Emerging Litigation Podcast
One Size Fits None in Modern Employment Law with Jerry Maatman
In this episode of the Emerging Litigation Podcast, Tom Hagy speaks with employment law expert Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. about how remote work, ADA compliance, workforce reductions, arbitration, DEI policies, and AI are reshaping modern employment law. The conversation highlights practical strategies for managing risk, ensuring compliance, and building defensible workplace policies in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
DOJ’s AI Litigation Task Force and What It Signals for Corporate AI Governance with Adria Perez
In this episode, host Tom Hagy speaks with Reed Smith partner Adria Perez about the DOJ’s AI Litigation Task Force and what it signals for corporate AI governance. They examine how regulators are shifting from high-level AI principles to demanding documented controls, audit trails, and defensible oversight—and what legal departments must do to meet rising enforcement and board-level expectations.
FTC Warns Law Firms: Rethink Your Diversity Collaborations — Listen Now!
The FTC has warned dozens of major U.S. law firms that participation in diversity certification programs could raise antitrust concerns. This episode examines the agency’s cautionary letters regarding the Mansfield Certification program, the potential for coordinated diversity efforts to be viewed as labor-market collusion, and the broader regulatory pressure facing law firms and media organizations. It also explores recent court decisions, executive branch enforcement trends, and the growing intersection of antitrust law, free speech, and diversity initiatives. As scrutiny intensifies, firms must navigate evolving legal risks while maintaining independence and competitive integrity.
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Emerging Litigation Journal
We Can’t Drive High, But Can We Own a Gun High? Supreme Court to Decide.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear United States v. Hemani, a case that could redefine the how gun rights and drug policy peacefully co-exist. At issue is whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)—which prohibits firearm possession by anyone who “is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance”—violates the Second Amendment as applied to cannabis users. Read about this precedents, counter positions, and a bit of history.
Cyber Risk Management & Insurance Part 2: Advanced Level Webinar
In this advanced-level webinar, Joshua Gold, Luma Al-Shibib, and Miranda Jannuzzi examine how evolving cyber threats, artificial intelligence risks, and expanding privacy laws are reshaping cyber insurance coverage and claims. The program explores emerging exposures—including pixel tracking litigation, system damage, and business interruption—while providing practical guidance on navigating underwriting, coverage disputes, and regulatory scrutiny in an increasingly adversarial cyber insurance landscape.
From AI Principles to Proof: What DOJ Scrutiny Means for Corporate Governance
In this article, Tom Hagy and Reed Smith partner Adria Perez examine how the Department of Justice’s new AI Litigation Task Force is shifting corporate expectations from AI principles to proof. Drawing on insights from The Emerging Litigation Podcast, they discuss how regulators now expect companies to demonstrate real oversight, documented controls, and defensible governance as AI becomes embedded in compliance, investigations, and corporate decision-making.
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Maryland Child Victims Act: Defending & Pursuing Insurance Coverage for Abuse Claims | Get CLE
Maryland’s Child Victims Act has opened the door to a surge of revived abuse claims, raising significant challenges for institutions, insurers, and counsel. In this CLE webinar, Cameron Argetsinger, Brian Della Torre, Glen Feinberg, and Sean Gugerty examine the law’s key provisions, emerging litigation trends, and complex insurance coverage issues. The program explores liability risks for schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations, and offers practical guidance on locating historic policies, managing notice obligations, and navigating insurer defenses. Essential insight for anyone handling CVA-related litigation or insurance recovery.
Sexual Abuse & Insurance
Join Marshall Gilinsky and John Lacey of Anderson Kill, along with Brian Della Torre of ARMR, for a CLE webinar focused on navigating sexual abuse claims through insurance recovery. Learn how to locate and leverage historic liability policies, understand allocation and occurrence issues, and overcome common insurer defenses. Discover how institutions can access valuable coverage through strategic claims, litigation tactics, and insurance archaeology.
Am I Covered For? . . . A Discussion of Insurance Coverage Issues
Join Steven J. Pudell and Christina Yousef of Anderson Kill and William Harrison of Gallagher for an engaging CLE webinar introducing the fundamentals of insurance coverage. This session breaks down the differences between first-party and third-party claims and provides an overview of key insurance policies—including general liability, property, D&O, E&O, employment practices, cyber, commercial crime, and product recall. Through real-world examples and practical tips, the panel will highlight common challenges policyholders face and how courts have addressed key coverage issues. Ideal for those new to insurance or looking for a comprehensive refresher.
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