Holland & Knight Legal Podcast

In the second episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey delves into personnel security clearances (PCLs) with National Security, Defense, and Intelligence attorneys Andrew McAllister and Jacob Marco. They discuss the process of obtaining a clearance and its role in safeguarding classified information. The attorneys also explore important guidelines to foll...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small goes over how to avoid leading questions on direct examinations while still maintaining control. Mr. Small outlines six important steps to help ensure direct examinations go the way lawyer want it to: preparation, mistakes, pace, pieces, narrative and listen. These steps help both to control the witness...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," bankruptcy attorney Tyler Layne is joined by Gibbins Advisors managing directors Clare Moylan and Ron Winters to discuss their company's annual healthcare bankruptcy report. Their conversation highlights key findings in the report, specifically data from 2023 bankruptcy filings in the healthcare space. For more information, please visit: https://www.hklaw.c...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés habla con Anna Catalina Pérez, abogada del área corporativa, sobre lo que se cree que es el reclamo comercial más antiguo, que se remonta aproximadamente al año 1750 A.C. La abogada detalla esta disputa entre dos comerciantes, Nanni y Ea-nasir, que sucedió en la ciudad de Ur, lo que hoy es Irak.

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Takes Initiative to Stop Junk Fees," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta summarizes the FTC's proposed rule to prohibit junk fees. Mr. DiResta dives into the rule's provisions, including requiring disclosed prices to include all mandatory fees and prohibiting fee misrepresentation. He emphasizes junk fees as a top FTC p...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores how to avoid asking leading questions during direct examination. The Federal Rules of Evidence state that lawyers should not use these types of questions when examining a witness, except when necessary to develop the witness' testimony. Mr. Small recommends using concise and straightforward "W"...

In the inaugural episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey sits down with Government Contracts attorney Erin Estevez. They provide a basic introduction to facility security clearances (FCLs), explaining what they are, why they matter for contractors and how the process of obtaining one works. Ms. Estevez discusses key requirements like establishing a need-...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, Holland & Knight litigation attorney Dan Small outlines the basics of an effective direct examination. He walks listeners through the six key elements of a well thought out, well delivered direct examination. For more, visit: https://hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2024/03/podcast-the-basic-elements-of-direct-examination

In this episode of "Corporate Transparency Talk," litigation attorney Eddie Jauregui is joined by corporate attorney Michael Titens as they discuss a recent federal decision involving the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In the case, the plaintiffs challenged the constitutionality of the CTA and Congress' ability to enact it. The government argued that Congress had authority to pass the CTA becau...

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney Colin Luke examines transactions for hospitals and health systems, as well as what's driving that activity across the country with hospitals and health systems, partnering, acquisitions and sales. Mr. Luke is joined by Rex Burgdorfer, a partner at Juniper Advisory, which is an investment bank that partners with hospitals and health syste...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro Socio Edwin Cortés habla con Simón Escobar, abogado financiero, sobre el mundo de los criptoactivos, orientando sus comentarios hacia los principiantes. Describen la esencia y funcionamiento de las criptomonedas como Bitcoin, así como la situación regulatoria en Colombia frente a la avanzada normativa europea. Concluyen la conversación con c...

In this episode of our Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), national security attorney Dan Sennott sits down with corporate and securities attorney David Cole and public policy attorney Paul Stimers. Their discussion centers around general themes in the fiscal year 2024 (FY 2024) NDAA related to emerging technology.

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Takes a Look at Blurred Advertising to Children," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta analyzes a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff paper recommending that businesses, social media influencers and others that market or promote products online to children should avoid blurring advertising with other content. Mr. Di...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the complexities attorneys face in crafting an effective opening statement during a trial. He tackles common challenges such as introducing key legal concepts without crossing any lines, skillfully anticipating opponents' arguments, addressing your case's weaknesses from the outset and thanking...

In this episode of our Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), National Security attorney Dan Sennott is joined by Government Contracts attorney Eric Crusius. Their conversation focuses on cybersecurity provisions in the FY24 NDAA and what those provisions may indicate about future Department of Defense (DoD) priorities, regulations and po...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses some common mistakes that lawyers tend to make in opening statements. As he explains, although there’s no such thing as a perfect trial, or anything close to it, some mistakes are easier to avoid than others.

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro abogado Edwin Cortés habla con Daniel Fajardo, abogado corporativo, sobre la novedosa regulación en conflictos de interés, en particular la ampliación de la definición y los procedimientos detallados para operaciones conflictivas. El Sr. Fajardo introduce el "Business Judgment Rule", que protege a los administradores bajo la presunción de bu...

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commision's (FTC) recent actions against background check companies Truth Finder and Instant CheckMate. The FTC alleges the companies misrepresented criminal record information and violated the Fair Credit Reporting...

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the frequently stated rule that an opening statement is intended to be only a summary of the facts, not an argument. He examines types of statements that may be used in an opening that appear to blur the line between facts and argument, showing how the distinction between the two can be dif...

In the first episode of "Corporate Transparency Talk," tax attorney Alan Granwell offers a high-level overview of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), highlighting its aim to make companies disclose their real owners to fight illicit financial activities like money laundering and terrorism. Mr. Granwell explains how the act ensures that beneficial ownership information is reported to the federal...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small outlines the importance of connecting with jurors from the beginning of the trial. He explains that an important aspect of drawing the jurors in is by making them care about what you have to say, comparing presenting opening statements to telling a story.

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Acts Against Experian Customer Services," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action requiring Experian to pay $650,000 for violations of the CAN-SPAM Act. Mr. DiResta delves into CAN-SPAM compliance, offering a comprehensive guide to avoid potential legal pitfalls in...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro abogado Edwin Cortés conversa con Gustavo Pardo, socio del área tributaria, sobre el impacto de la reforma tributaria de 2022 en Colombia. Nuestros abogados abordan temas como las numerosas demandas presentadas y las decisiones jurídicas sobre su constitucionalidad.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small describes different approaches to opening statements in a trial, outlining three common styles: dramatic, theme-oriented and sequential. He emphasizes the importance of capturing jurors' attention from the start and recommends avoiding unnecessary details, focusing on the theme and facts to keep juro...

Litigation attorney Dan Small continues his insightful "Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series with a new episode focused on opening statements. Drawing from his extensive trial experience, Mr. Small offers practical tips for crafting a narrative that draws jurors in and sets the stage for your side's case. From understanding courtroom customs to anticipating opposing arguments to staying authent...