Law & Candor Podcast

Law & Candor welcomes Michael Bohner, Managing Discovery Attorney at Cleary, and Justin Van Alstyne, Head of Discovery and Information Governance at T-Mobile, to explore the practical aspects of this partnership, including balancing responsibilities, employing technology, and building relationships., In demanding and highly contentious litigation or investigations it can often feel like it‚Äôs every person for themselves without much room for partnership. However, this is a lost opportunity. The relationship between the strong trio of corporate counsel, law firms, and legal technology providers is often an unacknowledged key to overcoming critical challenges. By sharing key information, balancing workloads, and building on each other‚Äôs expertise, these partners can work together to solve modern data challenges and the toughest matters. Law & Candor welcomes Michael Bohner , Managing Discovery Attorney at Cleary, and Justin Van Alstyne , Head of Discovery and Information Governance at T-Mobile, to explore the practical aspects of this partnership, including balancing responsibilities, employing technology, and building relationships. This episode‚Äôs sighing of radical brilliance: ‚Äú Meet Aleph Alpha, Europe‚Äôs Answer to Open AI ,‚Äù Morgan Meaker, Wired, August 30, 2023.   Learn more about the show and our speakers on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter . , legal-operations; ediscovery-review, legal operations, eDiscovery, Review, corporate-legal-ops; ediscovery; law-firm; legal-ops; legal; corporate; ediscovery-process

Brian Rafkin, counsel in Akin‚Äôs antitrust and competition practice, joins to examine the HSR rules and share advice for utilizing AI and workflows to manage increased scrutiny., <iframe height="200px" width="100%" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" seamless src="https://player.simplecast.com/f0b5195e-f4b6-4f49-a2ca-4d7aa3638bc2?dark=true"></iframe> ‚Äç Continuing a more aggressive posture toward corporate mergers, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission recently announced new HSR rules that dramatically change and expand the amount and type of information that needs to be submitted with HSR filings. How will this impact future M&A activity and Second Requests? Brian Rafkin , counsel in Akin‚Äôs antitrust and competition practice, joins the podcast to examine the new HSR rules and their potential implications. He also shares best practices for utilizing technology and workflows to manage increased scrutiny and pressure on deals.  This episode‚Äôs sighing of radical brilliance: ‚Äú United States takes on Google in biggest tech monopoly trial of 21st century ,‚Äù Dara Kerr, NPR, September 12, 2023. Learn more about the show and our speakers on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter . , antitrust; ai-and-analytics, antitrust, AI, analytics, HSR, antitrust, FTC, DOJ, M&A, ai-and-analytics; antitrust; artificial-intelligence; biden-administration; document-review; hsr-second-requests; mergers; regulation

Lighthouse’s Brooks Thompson, Executive Director of Spectra, provides use cases for scaling and diversifying your eDiscovery platform and technology., As the demands of modern data, litigation, investigations, and data privacy continue to grow in scale and complexity, solutions for them need to adapt accordingly. Although there is a lot of noise around the latest generative AI promises or capabilities for eDiscovery, often legal teams and counsel merely need solutions that can effectively scale to their matters at hand. Deploying platforms or technology intended only for larger or more specific matters can be cumbersome and drain resources, leaving teams ill equipped for the variety of projects they encounter. Lighthouse’s Brooks Thompson , Executive Director of Spectra Operations and Support, joins the podcast to provide some practical advice and use cases for scaling and diversifying your eDiscovery platform and technology to make them more comprehensive. This episode’s sighing of radical brilliance: “ Why Companies Can — and Should — Recommit to DEI in the Wake of the SCOTUS Decision , ”Tina Opie and Ella F. Washington, Harvard Business Review , July 27, 2023. Learn more about the show and our speakers on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter . , ediscovery-review, eDiscovery, Review, , ediscovery; ediscovery-process; analytics; big-data; ai-and-analytics

Lighthouse welcomes Ty Dedmon, Partner and lead of Bradley’s healthcare litigation team, to assess how generative AI is impacting litigation and what we can do to minimize the risk., Although the novel and often comical uses of generative AI have captured more recent headlines—think philosophical conversations with a chatbot or essays written in seconds using AI—there are big changes happening across sectors of the economy thanks to adoption of new tools and programs, including the legal and healthcare spaces. Recent case law and legislation highlights the new landscape emerging in healthcare litigation with potential long-term implications. Lighthouse welcomes Ty Dedmon , Partner at Bradley who leads their healthcare litigation team, to assess how generative AI is impacting litigation and what we can do to prepare, and to share advice on leverage AI innovation while minimizing the risk. This episode’s sighing of radical brilliance: “ Top AI companies agree to work together toward transparency and safety ,” Kevin Collier, NBCNews , July 21, 2023. Learn more about the show and our speakers on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter . , ai-and-analytics; ediscovery-review; information-governance, AI, analytics, eDiscovery, Review, information governance, generative AI, PHI, PII, healthcare, HIPAA, podcast, ai-and-analytics; analytics; artificial-intelligence; compliance; data-privacy; healthcare; healthcare-litigation; hipaa-phi; phi; pii; podcast; regulation

Michael Blank, Corporate Counsel ‚Äì eDiscovery, at DISH, and Lisa Lukaszewski, counsel at Gunster, discuss how the issues with hyperlinks and collaboration data continue to transform., Links, modern attachments, shared documents‚Äîthe descriptors for files exchanged through email and collaboration platforms continue to grow with no clear consensus on what to call them or how exactly to handle them. Despite their wide use, why are they a persistent challenge for eDiscovery and data governance teams? Beyond semantics, links and attachments raise bigger questions about how to manage collaboration data as it proliferates in the evolving workplace. Michael Blank , Corporate Counsel ‚Äì eDiscovery , at DISH, and Lisa Lukaszewski , Of Counsel at Gunster, join Law & Candor to discuss how the issues with links and collaboration data continue to transform‚Äîincluding changes to ESI protocols‚Äîhow recent legal decisions are contributing to the debate, and best practices for tackling these persistent challenges.  This episode‚Äôs sighing of radical brilliance: ‚Äú Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little or no control over data collected ,‚Äù Frank Bajak, AP, September 6, 2023. Learn more about the show and our speakers on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter . , chat-and-collaboration-data; information-governance, chat and collaboration data, information governance, Microsoft 365, big-data; compliance; corporate; emerging-data-sources; g-suite; information-governance; microsoft; podcast; preservation; legal-holds

Our guests discuss how grassroots campaigns, allyship, equitable pay policies, and executive visibility and sponsorship can contribute to greater equity in the workplace., June 19th is a day for celebration and a recognition of the continued fight for freedom and equity for African Americans. While progress has been made in recent years, there is still more that organizations in the legal and legal technology industries can invest in to meaningfully contribute to greater equity. Law & Candor welcomes Oral Pottinger , partner at Mayer Brown, and Stacy Ybarra , Chief Marketing Officer at Lighthouse, to discuss how grassroots campaigns, allyship, equitable pay policies, and executive visibility and sponsorship can contribute to greater equity in the workplace. This episode's sighting of radical brilliance:  Robert Smith Pledges To Pay Off Student Loans For Morehouse College's Class Of 2019 ,  NPR Theme music by Vitamin D For more Juneteenth stories and resources, please visit our Juneteenth page or check us out on LinkedIn .  , diversity-equity-and-inclusion, diversity-equity-and-inclusion, dei

In a special series, we unpack the history of Juneteenth, explore what it means for today’s society, and celebrate the successes of African Americans in the legal and legal technology industries., In 2021, Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was recognized in 1983. It was a significant acknowledgement at the national level, but Juneteenth has had a long and rich history in the African American community as a day of celebration and remembrance—of both the history of emancipation, and the past, present, and future fight for freedom. In a special release of Law & Candor, we commemorate Juneteenth with guest hosts Duval Miller and Reem Saffouri as they speak to African Americans in the legal space. In episode one, Ronique Richburg , Review Manager at Lighthouse, joins to explore the history of Juneteenth, discuss its significance today, and celebrate the success of African Americans in the legal and legal technology industries. This episode's sighting of radical brilliance: Black Girls CODE , diversity-equity-and-inclusion, diversity-equity-and-inclusion, dei

Jennifer Garone‚ÄîSenior Director of Privacy and Information Governance at Carnival Corporation‚Äîjoins Law & Candor to discuss what we should know about data privacy in 2023, including GDPR and CCPA.,   If there has been any constant in the wave of privacy changes since the enactment of GDPR, it‚Äôs been the need to stay vigilant about the impacts of evolving regulations and enforcement globally. From changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act to challenges with cross-border data transfers, there is more to keep up with than ever. Data privacy veteran Jennifer Garone ‚Äîwho is currently the Senior Director of Privacy and Information Governance at Carnival Corporation‚Äîjoins Law & Candor to discuss what we should know about data privacy in 2023 and what‚Äôs key for the future. This episode's sighting of radical brilliance:  Takeaways from the Supreme Court's hearing in blockbuster internet speech case , CNN,  February 21, 2023. If you enjoyed the show, learn more about our speakers and subscribe on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and  Twitter .  , data-privacy; information-governance, ccpa, gdpr, data-privacy, podcast, data-privacy, information-governance, ccpa; gdpr; data-privacy; podcast

Emily Dimond, Managing Senior Counsel, eDiscovery, at PNC Bank, shares practical strategies for managing updates in Microsoft 365 and how to develop an agile governance program.,   Collaborative technology‚Äîgreat for employee productivity but often challenging for legal and IT departments. Balancing the risk and reward requires a deep understanding of ever evolving updates while proactively managing those changes. As organizations adopt cloud-based enterprise software like Microsoft 365, previous change management and governance approaches are often no longer sufficient. Emily Dimond , Managing Senior Counsel, eDiscovery, at PNC Bank, shares practical strategies for managing updates in M365, including recent changes to transcripts and loop components, and how to develop a strong governance program equipped for today‚Äôs dynamic landscape.  This episode's sighting of radical brilliance:  Where is Tech Going in 2023? Harvard Business Review,  January 26, 2023. If you enjoyed the show, learn more about our speakers and subscribe on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and  Twitter .  , microsoft-365; chat-and-collaboration-data; lighting-the-path-to-better-information-governance, microsoft, emerging data sources, podcast, record management, microsoft-365, chat-and-collaboration-data, microsoft; emerging-data-sources; podcast; record-management

Cassie Blum, Senior Director of Review Consulting at Lighthouse, discusses how to implement a data reuse strategy, including what technology and workflows can optimize its success.,   Handling large volumes of data during an investigation or litigation can be anxiety-inducing for legal teams. Corporate datasets can become a minefield of sensitive, privileged, and proprietary information that legal teams must identify as quickly as possible in order to mitigate risk. Ironically, corporate data also provides a key to speeding up and improving this process. By reusing metadata and work product from past matters in combination with advanced analytics, organizations can significantly reduce risk and increase efficiency during the review process. Law & Candor welcomes Cassie Blum , Senior Director of Review Consulting at Lighthouse, to discuss how to implement this data strategy, including what technology and workflows can optimize its success. This episode's sighting of radical brilliance:  7 Ways to be a more inclusive colleague ,  Fast Company , February 24, 2023. If you enjoyed the show, learn more about our speakers and subscribe on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and  Twitter . , chat-and-collaboration-data; ediscovery-review; lighting-the-path-to-better-ediscovery, podcast, data reuse, document review, chat-and-collaboration-data, ediscovery-review, podcast; data-reuse; document-review

Lighthouse‚Äôs Mary Newman, Executive Director of Managed Review, joins the podcast to explore how adopting a technology-forward mindset can provide better results for document review teams.,   To keep up with the big data challenges in modern review, adopting a technology-enabled approach is critical. Modern technology like AI can help case teams defensibly cull datasets and gain unprecedented early insight into their data. But if downstream document review teams are unable to optimize technology within their workflows and review tasks, many of the early benefits gained by technology can quickly be lost. Lighthouse‚Äôs Mary Newman , Executive Director of Managed Review, joins the podcast to explore how document review teams that adopt a technology-forward mindset can provide better review results now and in the future. This episode's sighting of radical brilliance: An A.I. Pioneer on What We Should Really Fear , New York Times,  December 21, 2022.  If you enjoyed the show, learn more about our speakers and subscribe on lawandcandor.com , rate us wherever you get your podcasts, and join in the conversation on LinkedIn and  Twitter .  , ai-and-analytics; legal-operations; lighting-the-way-for-review; lighting-the-path-to-better-review; lighting-the-path-to-better-ediscovery, review, ai/big data, podcast, managed review, ai-and-analytics, legal-operations, review; ai-big-data; podcast; managed-review