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Podcast Episode Outline – “Shadow AI: Threats, Solutions, and Thoughts” * Report Spotlight: 1Password’s Annual Access‑Trust Gap study (5,000+ knowledge workers, IT pros, security leaders, CISOs) * Core Finding: A widening chasm between the access controls organizations think they govern and how employees actually reach sensitive data. Key Statistics & Insights * AI Adoption vs. Policy Adherence *...

When I originally recorded this footage of me riding my bike into downtown Nashville for an event, I had a different idea for what the content would be, of what I would talk about. Obviously, it was going to be in the legal realm, something I felt would benefit not just my clients, or potential clients, but laymen as well. Because my goal in making content is twofold. It is to inform, but it is al...

This video outlines the importance of responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools in the workplace to protect confidentiality, intellectual property, and privacy. It highlights risks such as data leaks, misinformation, and legal liability, and emphasizes the need for clear guidelines around permissible uses, transparency, oversight, and compliance. The policy recommends regular training, in...

On this episode, listen to interesting new laws taking effect in Tennessee on July 1st, 2025. The new laws include: Lower BAC for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide or Assault (House Bill 190) The minimum Blood Alcohol Concentration for Aggravated vehicular homicide or assault is lowered from .20 to .15. Good Samaritan Law Extended (HB 995) Tennessee’s existing Good Samaritan Law immunity protections a...

The episode explores the complex saga of TikTok’s potential ban in the United States and its implications for users, businesses, and national security. As political pressures evolve, the episode raises critical questions about data privacy, foreign influence, and the future of social media in America. • Overview of TikTok's history and rise to popularity  • Political concerns and investigatio...

In this episode, Robert Marks, Fractional General Counsel at Mercury Legal Group PLLC, dives into the Department of Treasury FinCen's Beneficial Owner Reporting Rule under the Corporate Transparency Act that was suppose to be mandatory on January 1st, 2025.  To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit https://mercurylegalgroup.com/ THE INFORMATION PROVID...

MLSE3: Last month, the US Copyright Office granted a key exemption under DMCA 1201, allowing repair advocates to decode diagnostic codes in food prep equipment—including McDonald’s McFlurry machines—without breaking the law. This means tools can now legally interpret scrambled error codes to make repairs easier. To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit htt...

In this episode, Robert Marks, Fractional General Counsel at Mercury Legal Group PLLC, dives into the story about a North Carolina musician's use of AI-Generated songs to defraud Spotify of millions of dollars. He discusses the rising use of AI and it's copyright implications.  To learn more about the services offered by Mercury Legal Group PLLC, please visit https://mercurylegalgroup.co...

In this episode, Robert Marks, Fractional General Counsel at Mercury Legal Group PLLC, dives into the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Disney after Kanokporn Tangsuan, a doctor in New York, experienced a fatal allergic reaction to food she ate at a restaurant located within a shopping center owned by The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the nuances of terms of service, arbitration, and more....