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AI is already shaping the litigation process. And while it can benefit that process, it also introduces new risks. In the latest Mintz On Air: Practical Policies episode, host  Jen Rubin  and Member  Mathilda McGee‑Tubb  explain where AI helps and where it creates exposure, and how litigators should approach both. They cover: How AI is reshaping and opening up court access, and the impact on the l...

An anonymous hotline complaint comes in. The allegations are serious. The clock is ticking. What should you do first? In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin  is joined by Mintz Member Marc Axelbaum  for a practical conversation on navigating the critical first hours of a crisis investigation. Together, Jen and Marc explore key factors organizations should k...

What happens when AI has a seat in the boardroom? In the latest episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies, Real vs. Robot: Bots in the Boardroom, host Jen Rubin is joined by Member Melanie Levy for an unscripted conversation on AI’s evolving role in corporate governance. They explore many key questions boards face today with AI’s rapid escalation and widespread adoption — how to discharge fiduci...

Employee stress is at an all-time high, and navigating the line between empathy and accountability has never been more challenging. In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Jen Rubin  is joined by fellow Mintz employment attorneys Natalie Groot  and Nikki Rivers  to discuss what empathetic management looks like today and how to practice it without creating legal risk....

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policiespodcast, Jen Rubin is joined by Dave Lagasse for an unscripted conversation about the transition of special operations forces veterans into the private-sector workplace, and the valuable skills and perspectives they can bring to employers. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace cha...

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Jen Rubin  is joined by Brad Tartick , an Employment Partner in Mintz’s Toronto office, for an unscripted conversation about key similarities in California and Canadian employment law — and some important differences. Together, Jen and Brad discuss commonalities and differences relating to important employment concepts concerni...

AI is reshaping the employment life cycle so quickly employers are racing to keep up. In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast titled “Real vs. Robot: AI’s Impact on the Workplace Life Cycle,” Mintz Member Jen Rubin  sits down with Associate Emma Follansbee  to discuss how AI is reshaping some employment systems and offers advice for employers on how best to adapt their work...

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Paul Huston for an unscripted conversation about the growing challenge of protecting trade secrets in an AI-driven workplace. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and...

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Yeilee Woo for an unscripted conversation about how employers should navigate stress-related accommodation requests. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Yeile...

In this episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller welcomes Mintz Members Daniel Cody and Deborah Daccord to unpack the latest legislative developments reshaping health care transactions in California, including the implications of California’s A.B. 1415 and S.B. 351. The conversation also dives into the rise of “mini HSR” laws and how other states are responding to investor-led...

Mintz’s PBM practice is pleased to present a combined Summer / Fall 2025 PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This edition builds upon prior issues and summarizes activity from April through September that affects the PBM industry. It highlights federal legislative updates, state legislative updates, legal challenges, and other noteworthy events and trends affecting the PBM industry.

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Judge Elizabeth Feffer and Curtis Holdsworth for an unscripted conversation about the potential benefits of AI-assisted mediation. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and h...

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller is joined by Associate Hassan Shaikh for a discussion on noteworthy developments relating to the IRA and drug pricing. Together, Bridgette and Hassan explore: The expansion and evolution of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Court challenges to the Negotiation Program Drug pricing reform and the OBBBA Impacts on pa...

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Nikki Rivers for an unscripted conversation on DEI developments and the proxy problem. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Nikki explore: Federal DEI guidance...

Mintz is pleased to share "Disparage Me Not," the latest episode of the Practical Policies podcast. This week’s release features Members Jen Rubin and Natalie Groot discussing non-disparagement clauses, a key topic for employers navigating workplace transitions and using these contractual provisions to mitigate legal and reputational risk. Explore: Why and how non-disparagement clauses protect bus...

Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Natashia Tidwell for an unscripted conversation about conducting effective workplace investigations. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Natashia explore: What “investigation” really means in the workplace context Credibility, objec...

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Tom Pagliarini to discuss the strategic use of restrictive covenants in private equity transactions. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Tom explore: Understa...

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of best practices for interacting and communicating with the FDA. Hear from Joanne Hawana and Ben Zegarelli, FDA specialists in the Health Practice at Mintz, and John Daley, VP SME at Compliance Architects, as they share war stories and offer advice for navigating communications with the FDA. Have questio...

In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin and Crisis Management and Strategic Response Chair Erek L. Barron dive into the world of crisis management and discuss the myriad of considerations a business needs to make in a time of turmoil. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand gene...

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Anne Bruno to discuss public company DEI reporting in today’s evolving federal legal landscape. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Anne examine: The current reg...

Mintz’s PBM practice is pleased to present its quarterly publication, PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This edition builds upon prior issues and summarizes activity from January through March (2025) that affects the PBM industry. It highlights (i) federal activities, (ii) state activities, and (iii) other noteworthy events and trends affecting the PBM industry. We hope you find the PBM Policy an...

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubindiscusses with colleague and Member Andrew Bernstein when the best time is to hire anemployment lawyer. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to helpemployers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin explores the concept of ‘DEI Diplomacy’ with Associate Corbin Carter and how the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion is shifting. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen an...

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on successful veteran transitions to the private sector. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.   Jen is joined by Associate Tara Dunn Jackson , to discuss:   Understanding military...

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, host Bridgette Keller discusses the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape impacting health care transactions, particularly for private equities and hedge funds. She is joined by Members Deb Daccord and Dan Cody , who share their insights on the likely impacts at the state level, including: An overview of state health care transaction review la...