Holland & Knight Legal Podcast

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in daily life, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has signaled it has no immediate plans to implement AI-specific rules. In this episode, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta analyzes recent statements by FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Chris Mufarrige and compares the agency's current enforcement outlook with past regulatory acti...

La Superintendencia de Sociedades de Colombia publicó recientemente el proyecto de modificación de la Circular Básica Jurídica, mediante el cual se unifican el Sistema de Autocontrol y Gestión del Riesgo Integral LA/FT/FPADM (SAGRILAFT) y el Programa de Transparencia y Ética Empresarial (PTEE). Este proyecto busca identificar, gestionar y medir, a través de un solo programa, los riesgos de lavado...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Miami, and the implications will reach far beyond the stadium. Partner Isabel Diaz and Associate Alexa Duarte sit down with Alina Hudak, president and CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee to explore what it takes to deliver seven matches and more than 30 days of citywide activation. Ms. Hudak breaks down the projected billion-dollar economic impa...

In a high-profile case, if you do not fill the silence, someone else will. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small continues discussing his representation of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards and the challenge of managing public opinion in a case that drew intense media attention. Mr. Small explains how his arrival from Boston quickly became a story of its...

Sometimes, cases arrive when you least expect them. For litigation attorney Dan Small, one such moment involved stepping into an already high‑profile federal matter. In the latest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, he recounts being brought in from Massachusetts to Louisiana to represent former Gov. Edwin Edwards in a criminal proceeding. Mr. Small shares the background of th...

Online reviews are critical to developing consumer trust, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has signaled it's ready to track down anyone trying to manipulate such reviews. Consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down the FTC's latest warning letters targeting potential violations of the consumer review rule, an enforcement move that puts online reviews and testimonials at the cent...

Keeping one of America's oldest – and most decorated – sports alive in a fast-changing day and age is no easy task. It requires vision, leadership and stakeholder input to modernize the industry and ensure future growth. Partners Kayla Pragid and William Shepherd welcome Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), on this episode of "The Tack Room" to unpa...

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to revisit constitutional questions surrounding property tax forfeitures in Pung v. Isabella County, the latest state and local tax (SALT) case on its docket. In this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," Partners Alexander Lycoyannis and Jennifer Karpchuk examine the background of the case and share their perspectives on how the justices may view the arguments from...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", Edwin Cortés, socio, y Manuel Ocampo, abogado de derecho minero-energético, conversan sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley minera presentado por el Gobierno Nacional el 1 de octubre de 2025, que busca modificar el Código de Minas vigente (Ley 685 de 2001). El Sr. Ocampo destaca tres cambios potenciales clave incluidos en el proyecto: una mayor estatizació...

Healthcare private equity enters 2026 seeking more creativity in deal structures and a sharper focus on operational value creation, while remaining mindful of a regulatory environment that continues to shape how transactions are executed. In this episode, Holland & Knight Healthcare attorneys David Marks and John Arnold and Clairvest Group Vice President Rahil Manji discuss what's driving investme...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small continues the story of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) civil case against internet game company SG Limited, recounting how an initial courtroom win was undone when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed the lower court decision against a motion to dismiss. Mr. Small...

What happens when the government treats online "play money" like real securities? In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small recounts a civil enforcement action brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against SG Limited, an early internet stock market game created by programmers overseas that built a large U.S. player base. He explains the...

Wound care is rapidly becoming one of healthcare's most closely watched – and most consequential – growth sectors, and this episode of "Counsel That Cares" gets to the heart of why. Holland & Knight Healthcare attorney Juliet McBride and HealBridge CEO Jon Belsher to unpack the forces reshaping wound care across the continuum, especially in post-acute and skilled nursing settings where patients ar...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", Edwin Cortés, socio, conversa con Alberto Posada Gutiérrez, abogado tributario, sobre las implicaciones legales y fiscales de "maquillar" las cifras de una empresa. A partir de la novela colombiana "Betty la Fea", analizan la situación en la que Betty recibe la instrucción de alterar el balance para convencer a la junta de que la compañía está logra...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast, litigation attorney Dan Small delves deeper into the naval architect negligence case introduced in the previous episode. During the trial, the two experts disagreed, resulting in a credibility contest. Mr. Small shares the strategy he used to successfully cross-examine the other side's expert witness. In technical cases such as this one, it...

On this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," Partners Miriam Ramos and Andres Fernandez speak with Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Juan Fernandez-Barquin and Miami-Dade General Counsel and Chief Deputy Clerk Luis Montaldo about the sweeping operational and financial changes triggered by Florida's Amendment 10. The conversation covers the transfer of key county finance functions to...

Deal activity may be picking up, but expectations for 2026 are best described as cautious and practical. In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," Holland & Knight Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran and Bailey & Company Director of Market Development Rebecca Springer recap the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, sharing what they heard from sponsors, bankers and operators about...

In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down why social media advertising has become a top Federal Trade Commission (FTC) priority for 2026 and how long‑standing consumer protection rules against deception and unfairness apply to today's influencer-heavy and algorithm-driven marketing. He explains how brands use social platforms to leverage tru...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small introduces a new case that illustrates a new strategy for trial. Naval architect Jack Gilbert was accused of selling a boat with stability issues and was sued by the owner of the 93-foot fishing vessel for negligence in federal court in Portland, Maine. Mr. Small provides an overview of the case and the...

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", Edwin Cortés, socio, y María Paula Zarco, abogado del área de litigios, analizan las principales novedades de la Ley 2540 de 2025 sobre la ejecución de medidas cautelares en el arbitraje en Colombia. La Sra. Zarco explica cómo esta norma permite ahora iniciar procesos ejecutivos a través de tribunales arbitrales y presenta dos nuevas figuras clave:...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small continues the discussion of U.S. v. Rendle and explains why reading the room matters in court. Mr. Small shows how judges, juries and the pace of a trial should guide your choices across all aspects of the proceeding, not just your arguments. He shares a Boston case where a defense lawyer's approach at sentencing hurt...

On this episode of "Real Estate Law Unlocked," Deputy Real Estate Section leader Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz sits down with Partners Joel Roberson and Andrew Siracuse to break down what the new year could have in store following passage of the landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025. The conversation focuses on the often-overlooked implementation phase, in which executive agencies such as the U....

On the fourth episode of "The Tack Room," Partners Kayla Pragid, Elizabeth Craddock and Public Affairs Advisor Tori Deal bring insight into the fast-moving state and federal policy issues shaping the equine industry, breaking down what mattered in 2025 and what stakeholders should watch in 2026. This episode highlights how legislation can directly affect racing, animal welfare and day-to-day opera...

In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta previews the top Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorney general enforcement priorities for 2026, stressing a shift from one-off misrepresentations to systematic enforcement focused on governance, design and individual accountability. He highlights key risk areas including privacy and data security, so...

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small uses the white-collar corruption case of United States v. Rendle and his experience before the famously pro-defense Judge Joseph Tauro to explore the central role of respect in the courtroom. Drawing on stories from his time as a federal prosecutor, Mr. Small explains how rigorous preparation and sound j...