Holland & Knight Legal Podcast

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores the importance of feedback for trial lawyers and the challenges they face in obtaining it. Mr. Small explains that trial attorneys often lack substantive feedback on their courtroom performance, which necessitates creative and proactive approaches to seek constructive criticism. He discusses var...

In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Government Section Leader Karen Walker and litigation attorney Tiffany Roddenberry discuss the intricacies of protecting trade secrets in the realm of public procurement and dealing with Florida government. They highlight the broad definition of public records under Florida law, the potential for private entities to be subject...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Andy Kriha and Liz Craddock sit down for a conversation about hot topics in nuclear waste. This jampacked episode covers updates involving the Hobbs Act, Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA), ultra vires exception and Atomic Energy Act, plus a comprehensive preview of what to...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small analyzes the similarities and differences between real-life trials and ones portrayed in television and movies. Mr. Small pulls from his experience as a consultant for a legal TV show to illustrate that, although court proceedings on the big screen aren't always realistic, developing litigators can a...

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The CFPB Highlights Alleged Deceptive Debt Collection Practices," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Summer 2024 Supervisory Highlights. The publication focuses on several areas of concern in consumer financial services, including auto and student loan servicing, debt...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés habla con Anna Catalina Pérez, abogada del área corporativa, sobre las complejidades de la firma electrónica y la firma digital. Los abogados discuten sobre el marco legal de este tipo de firmas en Colombia, enfatizando la importancia cambiante de las firmas electrónicas en el contexto de mayores interacciones digitales de...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Halley Townsend, Eddie Jauregui and Alexander Holtan explore the intricate world of voluntary carbon markets and the effects of the first federal action against fraud within these markets. They discuss the emerging regulatory focus toward ensuring the integrity of carbon...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the value of observing other lawyers in action, highlighting trials as opportunities to witness persuasive skills and strategies firsthand. Mr. Small advocates for borrowing effective techniques from successful attorneys while stressing the importance of authenticity in court. He advises l...

In the 12th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey and International Trade attorney Andrew McAllister provide insights on foreign influence, ownership or control (FOCI) mitigation instruments. The attorneys elaborate on the following key topics regarding FOCI mitigation: why FOCI mitigation is necessary proxy agreements, special security agreements and...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney John Arnold and Erika Haanpaa, a managing director at Cain Brothers, discuss mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends in the behavioral health industry. Mr. Arnold and Ms. Haanpaa highlight increased investor interest in the sector, particularly in autism-related services and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, along with labor challeng...

In this special Eyes on Washington miniseries, Public Policy & Regulation Group members Peter Tabor, Liz Craddock, Kayla Gebeck Carroll, Isabel Lane and Chris DeLacy explore the potential effects of the upcoming November elections on food and agriculture policy. The episode takes a deep dive into important issues to consider and plan for ahead of the next Congress. Topics covered include: - the cu...

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) efforts to remove medical debt from credit reports. The CFPB believes the move will enhance consumer privacy, improve credit scores and end coercive debt collection practices. Mr. DiResta explores the potential benefits for both consu...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores three pivotal trends that have significantly impacted courtroom advocacy in recent years: the digital revolution, shortened attention spans and a lack of trial experience among attorneys. Mr. Small reflects on the increasing prevalence of these trends and underscores the need for attorneys t...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses how to learn the intricate process of trials. He shares valuable advice for attorneys looking to improve their courtroom skills, including reading educational books, observing other professionals in action, seeking guidance from seasoned trial attorneys, honing skills outside the courtroom and...

In this episode of "The Eyes on Washington Podcast," Senior Policy Advisor Peter Tabor discusses the impact of GLP-1 drugs and cultivated meat on the food and agriculture industry with Jack Bobo, director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham. They delve into GLP-1 drugs, which help manage diabetes and also aid in weight loss, exploring current marketplace trends surroundin...

The 11th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances" explores the role of outside directors and proxy holders within the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) framework and their significance in insulating a cleared company from its foreign owners. Host Molly O'Casey and International Trade attorney Antonia Tzinova discuss practical approaches to the se...

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Supreme Court Upholds CFPB Funding Structure," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses a U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding mechanism by a 7-2 vote. This episode unpacks the historical and legal significance of the court's decision that overturned a lower court'...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores the vital role of storytelling in court cases, highlighting the need to construct, narrate and display a story effectively. He emphasizes the importance of establishing central themes for a case, customizing the narrative to suit the court and audience, and humanizing the case to make it rel...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney John Saran and PitchBook Lead Healthcare Analyst Rebecca Springer, Ph. D., discuss the state of healthcare transaction laws and their future in 2025. Mr. Saran and Ms. Springer examine the new amended version of Pennsylvania House Bill 2344, released just days before this episode was recorded, and look at the implications of California G...

En este episodio de nuestra serie "A Lo Legal Con Energía", Inés Elvira Vesga, socia del área de Energía y Recursos Naturales, conversa con Gustavo Adolfo Guerrero, Procurador Delegado para Asuntos Ambientales, Mineros, Energéticos y Agrarios de Colombia. Juntos, discuten el papel de la Procuraduria General para garantizar la seguridad energética del país, enfatizando sus cargos de prevención de v...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses effective strategies for closing arguments in trials. Mr. Small emphasizes two key principles: not asking for more than necessary to win the case and clearly articulating what you want from the jury. He stresses not only the importance of clearly explaining the desired outcome but also how...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés conversa con Víctor Cabezas, abogado de la Universidad de San Francisco en Ecuador, sobre un caso de Oklahoma durante los años 70 que vinculó los derechos de las mujeres y la cerveza. Analizan cómo este caso, argumentado por Ruth Bader Ginsburg, contribuyó a un hito significativo para el movimiento feminista al eliminar la...

In the next episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation attorney Charles Weiss and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt sit down with Ohio State Senator William DeMora for an important conversation concerning a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling involving boneless chicken wings – specifically, a personal injury case in which a restaurant patron was badly injure...

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "FTC and CFPB Focus on Medical, Rental Debt Collection Practices," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recent efforts to protect consumers in the debt collection industry. Mr. DiResta discusses the agencies' annual reports, highlighting...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small zeroes in on the enemies of impactful closing arguments: disorganization and verbal clutter. He critiques the common pitfall of overloading jurors with unnecessary words, demonstrating how a streamlined approach can significantly bolster an argument's clarity and force. Mr. Small advocates for concise la...