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IADC SpeaksPro Bono in Practice with Erin Farrell and Scott WilkovAs passionate advocates for pro bono work, Erin Farrell (Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP) and Scott Wilkov (Tucker Ellis LLP) are truly lawyers who lead. In this episode, IADC Speaks Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck LLP) speaks with Erin and Scott. Erin shares her experience as chair of the firm’s pro bono program spearheading efforts in Canada and Scott talks about his commitment to providing services to disabled veterans. Together they illustrate the power of giving back. Whether you are looking to implement a program in your own firm or seeking inspiration for how to inc...
2025-10-0624 minIADC SpeaksPro Bono in Practice with Bob Allen and Sandy WunderlichAs passionate advocates for pro bono work, Bob Allen (Allen Law Group) and Sandy Wunderlich (Tucker Ellis LLP) are truly lawyers who lead. In this episode, IADC Speaks Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck LLP) speaks with Bob and Sandy. Bob and Sandy share their personal experiences helping children in need. Bob reflects on a multi-issue insurance case that presented itself involving a family friend, and Sandy describes how she got involved with CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Together they discuss the impact of their work and share stories that illustrate the power of giving back.
2025-07-2121 minIADC Speaks2025 Annual Meeting Preview: What to Expect in Québec – Inside Scoop for Newcomers and VeteransGet ready for the IADC 2025 Annual Meeting in Québec City this July! IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) is joined by guests Convention Chair Chris Drewry (McCarter & English, LLP) and 2025 Annual Meeting CLE Steering Committee Chair Brandee Kowalzyk (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP) for a day-by-day preview of the event, highlighting the top educational sessions and exciting social events. From networking to professional development to family fun, this episode covers everything you need to know about this must-attend gathering. Tune in to learn about the incredible opportunities for growth, connection, and collaboration – and why you won’t want...
2025-06-0934 minIADC SpeaksNoah's Arc SyndromeOn this episode of IADC Speaks, Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) chats with guests Bernadette Catalana (Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP) and Heidi Friedman (Thompson Hine LLP) to explore “Noah’s Arc Syndrome”—the experience of navigating singlehood in a world that often feels built for couples. Together, they share their personal journeys from being in relationships to becoming single, and how that shift shaped their identities, outlooks, and resilience. The conversation touches on the unique challenges single professionals—especially lawyers—face in the workplace, how dating in mid-life builds unexpected skill sets, and why being single isn’t a probl...
2025-05-1232 minIADC SpeaksManaging Burnout for LawyersIn this episode, Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with Shayna Cook (Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan and Baum LLP) to talk about something all too common in the legal profession: burnout. Defined by exhaustion, loss of motivation, and a nagging sense that you're not doing a good job, burnout can feel like sinking into a hole—especially in high-stress work environments.But here’s the key takeaway: while burnout may not be entirely avoidable, it is manageable. Shayna shares research-backed techniques for coping with burnout, including using decompression rituals, having meaningful social connections, and the importance of trul...
2025-04-2138 minIADC SpeaksThe Other Side of Victory: Lessons from Trial LossesIn this raw and candid episode, IADC Speaks Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck LLP) sits down with accomplished trial lawyers Sherry Knutson (Tucker Ellis), Ken Murphy (DLA Piper), and Jimmy Ordeneaux (Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP) as they share personal stories of trial losses they’ve faced throughout their careers. From drug litigation to medical device cases and transportation disputes, each guest opens up about the challenges, regrets, and ultimate lessons learned from their toughest defeats. Tune in for their reflections on the importance of pre-trial preparation, understanding your venue, delivering the right message, and why some of the g...
2025-02-0322 minIADC SpeaksESG at IADCIn this episode, IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) sits down with IADC ESG Task Force Chairs Heidi Friedman (Thompson Hine LLP) and Döne Yalçin (CMS Türkiye) to explore the growing importance for ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance – in today’s workplace. ESG is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a framework that shapes how businesses operate sustainably and responsibly. Discover how the IADC is taking action with its dedicated ESG Task Force and learn why this initiative is essential for the future. Tune in to understand what ESG means, why it matters, and h...
2025-01-2116 minIADC SpeaksPro Bono in Practice with Alison McMinn and Jim ShelsonAs passionate advocates for pro bono work, Alison McMinn (Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP) and Jim Shelson (Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC) are truly lawyers who lead.In this episode, IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with Alison and Jim. Alison shares her experience of spearheading a pro bono committee at her firm, creating a structured approach to inspire colleagues to make a difference. Jim reflects on his impactful journey of giving back through legal service. Together they discuss strategies for incorporating pro bono work into your legal career, highlight how to connect with organizations, and share...
2024-12-2225 minIADC SpeaksPro Bono in Practice with Alison McMinn and Jim ShelsonAs passionate advocates for pro bono work, Alison McMinn (Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP) and Jim Shelson (Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC) are truly lawyers who lead.In this episode, IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with Alison and Jim. Alison shares her experience of spearheading a pro bono committee at her firm, creating a structured approach to inspire colleagues to make a difference. Jim reflects on his impactful journey of giving back through legal service. Together they discuss strategies for incorporating pro bono work into your legal career, highlight how to connect with organizations, and share...
2024-12-0925 minIADC SpeaksSpotlight on the Brand-New Product Liability RoundtableDevelopments in the product liability arena are ever-evolving, which is why you need to hear about this brand-new IADC program. IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with Co-Chairs Brandee Kowalzyk (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP) and Whitney Watt (Stites & Harbison PLLC), along with program speaker Matt Cairns (Textron Inc.), about the Product Liability Roundtable, held September 12 at J&J World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about what to expect from this roundtable and why, if your practice involves drug device or product liability, you want to make sure you don’t miss this event.
2024-08-1221 minIADC SpeaksDestination Vancouver!In this “Speaking With The Smiths” podcast episode, IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and Mitchell Smith (Germer PLLC) speak with IADC Convention Chairs Sandy Wunderlich (Tucker Ellis LLP) and Tom Wunderlich about all things 2024 Annual Meeting and all things Vancouver! Listen to this quick-paced 25-minute episode that covers it all: tips as you pack and prepare for travel, meeting and city highlights, and a small preview of the fun planned for attendees.
2024-07-0125 min
Capitalist InvestorNavigating AI Patents: Key Insights and Challenges, Ep. 253The latest episode of the "Capitalist Investor" podcast featured hosts Tony and Luke with special guest Mike Hudzinski, a prominent patent attorney from Tucker Ellis LLP in Cleveland. The trio delved into the intricate world of AI, patents, and the broader economic landscape. Here are five hot topics from the episode that shed light on the future of technology, law, and the economy.1. Patentability of AI Algorithms: The Human ElementOne of the primary discussions revolved around the complexities of patenting AI algorithms. Mike Hudzinski clarified that “you can't patent a naked algorithm because it...
2024-06-2713 minIADC SpeaksBreast Cancer: An Intimate ConversationOne in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s no surprise that many of us have a connection to breast cancer. In this week’s IADC Speaks episode, Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) has an intimate conversation with IADC members Meade Hartfield, Amy Sherry Fischer, and Whitney Frazier Watt. They each share their story and connection, and provide suggestions on how to support friends and colleagues going through this journey.
2024-03-1825 minIADC SpeaksThe Magic City: MiamiWe are headed to Miami!In this location series episode, IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with fellow members Sandy Wunderlich (2024 Midyear Meeting Convention Chair, Tucker Ellis LLP) and Spencer Silverglate (IADC Past President, Clarke Silverglate, P.A.) about all things Miami. In this episode, you will get an inside look at some of the fun experiences planned for attendees of the 2024 Midyear Meeting and recommendations for food, activities, and fun.
2024-02-0625 min
The SERMAPodThe SERMAPod Ep. 53 | Potential Exposure in Artificial Turf ClaimsGuest host Matt Liller is joined by attorney Jennifer Steinmetz of Tucker Ellis LLP to discuss potential claims from athletes injured while playing on artificial turf.Join SERMA today: www.theserma.orgJennifer Steinmetz: https://www.tuckerellis.com/people/jennifer-l-steinmetz/
2024-01-1921 minIADC SpeaksIADConnectsIADC’s wildly important goals focus on increasing satisfaction with business development opportunities and increasing member engagement. IADConnects launched in September 2023, and it helps achieve just that. IADConnects is an initiative encouraging members to gather casually for collegiality, networking, and fun. Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with Engagement and Retention Chair Kirstin Abel (Daimler Trucks North America, LLC), members Laura De Santos (Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP) and Chris Drewry (Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP), and IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) about the initiative and the upcoming event in Indianapolis.
2023-11-2716 minIADC SpeaksFraudsters Among Us: Transportation Industry Shipping FraudFraudsters lurk all around us. Guests Trea Southerland and Tom Murrey, in-house counsel with Federal Express Corporation, speak with Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) specifically on transportation industry shipping fraud. They provide an overview of three types of account fraud, how to identify the fraud, and what you can do to combat it.
2023-11-2030 min
Edifice Complex Podcast#81 Lew Harriman – Fearless About Learning
Our guest this episode is Lew Harriman talking about learning, moisture, ventilation and life lessons.
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Negative knowledge
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Information delivery systems
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Lew Harriman is retired, after 36 years as Director of Research & Consulting at Mason-Grant, 10 years in marketing and applications engineering for Munters...
2023-07-151h 13
The Straight Talk on FleetEp 12 | The First Steps in Developing a Fleet Safety Policy with the Fleet Safety GeeksDeveloping a fleet safety policy is a critical process and an integral part of managing a safe and efficient fleet. In this first of a three-part series on this topic, our own Erin Gilchrist appears as a guest on the Fleet Safety Geeks podcast to share her expertise and experience. She is hosted by long-time industry experts Bob Mossing, Global Fleet Director at Steris Corporation and Phil Moser, VP Customer Development at Driving Dynamics. In this episode, the group digs into the process and core components of developing a comprehensive fleet safety policy to include a legal point of...
2022-09-281h 04
Fleet Safety GeeksEpisode 9 - Part 1 of Developing a Fleet Safety PolicyBob and Phil geek out with Erin Gilchrist Rugg from Intellishift and Cliff Mendolsohn from Tucker Ellis LLP to discuss the beginning stage of developing a fleet safety policy.
2022-08-061h 04
DriverlessOxbotica Strives to Bring Autonomy to Any IndustryAny vehicle. Any time. Any environment. Universal autonomy is Oxbotica’s goal. On this episode of Driverless, Zach Adams and Tod Northman speak with Oxbotica’s Carolyn Coates, head of in-house legal for the UK-based autonomous driving software company. Founded in 2014 by Oxford professors, Oxbotica builds software for real-world application by drawing on principles of physics, robotics, maths, and artificial intelligence. Carolyn explains how she helps Oxbotica navigate the regulatory and legal framework of autonomous vehicles and describes some of Oxbotica’s current initiatives.
2021-07-2940 min
To the Extent That...Annual Review - Key Business Law Developments in Bite-size Pieces: Episode 2Episode 2: Recent Developments in Trial Practice
Interviewees: Trial Practice Chapter Editors Gina Ferrari, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Chelsea Mikula, Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP
In this episode of “Annual Review: Key business law developments in bite-size pieces”, we talk with Trial Practice Chapter Editors, Gina Ferrari and Chelsea Mikula about recent developments in trial practice, including how COVID-19 has impacted and will continue to impact these practices. Gina Ferrari is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP where she specializes in complex commercial litigation; she is a member of Seyfarth’s National Trial Team, co-chairs the San Francisco commercial litiga...
2020-07-2722 minDriverless29 - Ethical Dilemmas Raised by Autonomous Vehicles Part 1Proponents of autonomous vehicles tout myriad possible benefits, ranging from dramatically increased safety to increased mobility for people who are currently unable to drive. However, autonomous vehicles will not come without tradeoffs. Cleveland State University Professor Robert A. Simons, Tucker Ellis associate Jeffry Carr, and Tod Northman, a transactional lawyer at Tucker Ellis, discuss ethical challenges that AVs will raise as the technology improves, in the first of a two-part discussion.
2020-02-0528 minDriverless28 – VC-Backed Developer Explores Carless Multifamily Development in TempeCalling itself the “world’s first post-car real estate developer,” and armed with venture capital cash from the Silicon Valley, Culdesac has teamed with an experienced Phoenix metropolitan area real estate developer to launch the first car-less residential project in the United States. Based on urban planning principles derived from European cities such as Brussels, where cars are de-emphasized, Culdesac is “building spaces for the post-car era.” Culdesac Tempe’s residents “will be able to live life from their doorsteps, rather than seeing it through their windshields.” Host Zach Adams analyzes the planned community with Robert Simons, Professor in the Levin School of...
2019-11-2533 minDriverless27 - No Parking - Driverless Vehicles' Effect on Urban DevelopmentDriverless vehicles will reshape urban development. Robert A. Simons, Professor at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University, delves into the myriad factors, such as drivers foregoing ownership of vehicles to use shared vehicles and reduced travel times, that will change parking and land use in America's urban core. Professor Simons' book, which covers both technical and behavioral issues arising from autonomous vehicles, is scheduled to be released in spring 2020. He shares some of the salient lessons from his research.
2019-11-2025 minDriverless26 – Is Federal Regulation Necessary for the Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles in the United States?Autonomous vehicle developers, such as GM and Waymo, have submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that encourage the agency to establish new guidelines for autonomous vehicles that lack a steering wheel and gas/brake pedals. NHTSA asked automotive manufacturers and other autonomous vehicle technology companies to submit comments regarding changing regulations to include specific framework for AVs. Several commenters encouraged new rules for vehicles without a traditional steering wheel or brake and gas pedals in their comments. Host Zach Adams, litigator Jon Feczko and transactional lawyer Tod Northman discuss whether the absence of federal government regulation is...
2019-10-0224 min
Driverless25 - Sustainable and Affordable Mobility for All: An Interview with Chris Borroni-Bird25 – Sustainable and Affordable Mobility and Power for All
Host Zach Adams digs into global mobility with Dr. Chris Borroni-Bird, the founder of Afreecar LLC, which aims to provide solar-powered vehicles to African villages. Dr. Borroni-Bird’s particular interest is the fusion of technology and design, producing for example a “skateboard” vehicle. This far-ranging discussion covers the future of mobility. Before founding Afreecar, Dr. Borroni-Bird has worked at Waymo as Chief Engineer, Future Programs, and had a half-time appointment at MIT Media Lab, with a focus on the development and commercialization of a solar-powered mobility hub that could be applied to all comm...
2019-08-2038 minDriverless24 – How Novel is Tort Liability for Autonomous Vehicles? – Part 2On this episode of Driverless, Tod Northman and Emmanuel Sanders continue their discussion with Professor Mark Geistfeld, the Sheila Lubetsky Birnbaum Professor of Civil Litigation at the NYU School of Law, about his groundbreaking performance-based approach to liability for and regulation of Autonomous Vehicles. Professor Geistfeld discusses the “regulatory sweet-spot” for Autonomous Vehicle, and the kinds of claims manufacturers and programmers can expect during this wave of Autonomous Vehicle deployment. Professor Geistfeld further addresses the “bystander problem” and suggests that the problem is not unique to Autonomous Vehicles, but one that transcends all areas of tort.
2019-08-1325 minDriverless23 - How Novel is Tort Liability for Autonomous Vehicles? Part 1On this episode of Driverless Tod Northman and Emmanuel Sanders interview Professor Mark Geistfeld, the Sheila Lubetsky Birnbaum Professor of Civil Litigation at the NYU School of Law, about his groundbreaking performance-based approach to liability for and regulation of Autonomous Vehicles. Professor Geistfeld discusses the shortcomings of earlier approaches to Autonomous Vehicle liability, and the benefits of adopting a commonsense, performance-based approach. Professor Geistfeld further advocates for adoption of a performance-based regulatory framework, which will provide certainty to manufacturers and users of Autonomous Vehicles without hampering the innovation and improvement of this life-saving technology.
2019-08-0625 minDriverless22 - AEye's Different Vision for AV - Part 2Blair LaCorte is president of AEye, a pioneer in artificial perception systems. In part 2 of the interview, Jay Campbell, co-founder of Tucker Ellis’s autonomous vehicle and intellectual property group and an intellectual property trial lawyer, interviews Mr. LaCorte about AEye’s systems based approach to artificial intelligence and perception, inspired by how the human visual cortex conceptually focuses on and evaluates the environment around a vehicle, driving conditions, and road hazards. By actively scanning the surrounding environment with a combination of LiDAR and cameras, AEye offers a unique and efficient paradigm for driverless technology.
2019-07-0322 minDriverless21 - AEye's Different Vision For AV - Part 1Blair LaCorte is president of AEye, a pioneer in artificial perception systems. Jay Campbell, co-founder of Tucker Ellis’s autonomous vehicle and intellectual property group and an intellectual property trial lawyer, interviews Mr. LaCorte about AEye’s systems-based approach to artificial intelligence and perception, inspired by how the human visual cortex conceptually focuses on and evaluates the environment around a vehicle, driving conditions, and road hazards. By actively scanning the surrounding environment with a combination of LiDAR and cameras, AEye offers a unique and efficient paradigm for driverless technology.
2019-06-2731 minDriverless20 - When Will Autonomous Vehicles Be Available for Purchase?We flip the microphone on our podcast host Zachary Adams. Miami litigator Francisco “Frank” Ramos, Jr., speaks with Zach on “A Conversation With,” Defense Research Institute’s podcast where Frank interviews lawyers about their practice. Frank is a DRI member and a partner at Miami law firm Clarke Silverglate PA; he has written seven books about law and its practice and quickly digs into some of the most important questions about autonomous vehicles. The format gives Zach the opportunity to step back from the detail we frequently cover to address big-picture questions about autonomous vehicles and the state of laws and regula...
2019-06-1231 minDriverless19 - Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks– Digging Into the guts of an autonomous vehicle Part 3Dr. Bart Kosko, is a Professor of Electrical Engineering in the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering and a Professor of Engineering and Law in USC's Gould School of Law. Dr. Kosko wrote the book on fuzzy logic and is an expert on neural networks. Jay Campbell, co-founder of Tucker Ellis’s autonomous vehicle and intellectual property group and an intellectual property trial lawyer, interviews Dr. Kosko. Jay and Dr. Kosko have been friends for many years going back to a case they worked on together nearly twenty years ago. Since then, Jay has tried several cases involving ne...
2019-06-0425 minDriverless18 - Neural Networks - Moore's Law, Large Numbers, and More - Prof. Bart Kosko - Part 2Dr. Bart Kosko, is a Professor of Electrical Engineering in the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering and a Professor of Engineering and Law in USC's Gould School of Law. Dr. Kosko wrote the book on fuzzy logic and is an expert on neural networks. Jay Campbell, co-founder of Tucker Ellis’s autonomous vehicle and intellectual property group and an intellectual property trial lawyer, interviews Dr. Kosko. Jay and Dr. Kosko have been friends for many years going back to a case they worked on together nearly twenty years ago. Since then, Jay has tried several cases involving ne...
2019-05-1725 minDriverless17 - Continental Tires Counsel Explains that it is Much More Than a Tire CompanyChris S. Egner is a product liability attorney, and a member of the Global Expert Team, at Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. Despite having “tires” in its name, Continental provides a diverse range of parts and components to the automotive industry. Its approach to autonomous technology is similarly ambitious: rolling out a robotic delivery dog (ANYmal) and CUbE, the Continental Urban Mobility Experience, a driverless vehicle, for example. Chris’s responsibilities at Continental include risk assessment and case evaluation for complex product liability, asbestos, toxic tort, and automotive systems matters. She manages external counsel throughout the U.S. during all phases...
2019-05-0830 min
Driverless16 - Digging Into Neural Networks - Prof. Bart Kosko Part 1Jay Campbell, intellectual property litigator and co-founder of Tucker Ellis’ Autonomous Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence Technologies group, interviews Dr. Bart Kosko. Dr. Kosko is a Professor of Electrical Engineering in the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering and a Professor of Engineering and Law in USC's Gould School of Law. Dr. Kosko is a fellow of the IEEE, a fellow of the International Neural Network Society (INNS), and a fellow of the International Fuzzy Systems Association (IFSA). As will be discussed in future portions of this interview series, Dr. Kosko quite literally wrote the book on fuzzy logic.
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2019-04-3023 min
A Conversation With...Zachary AdamsThis podcast features Zach Adams from Tucker Ellis LLP and host of Driverless, a podcast covering the legal issues associated with the autonomous driving and artificial intelligence fields, to discuss the changing landscape of litigation in light of the impending arrival of autonomous cars.
2019-04-2331 minDriverless15 - The Future of Smart MobilityKristin Slanina, Chief Transformation Officer (and long-time automotive engineer), and Mohammad Hamid, Special Advisor in the Emerging Technologies Group, both of Thirdware Solutions, delve into the future of smart mobility with host Zach Adams, a litigator at Tucker Ellis. Kristin and Mo recently presented on the “The Business of Mobility” at the Automotive Futures Conference. They are key members of the smart mobility team at Thirdware, which is a long-time automotive IT company. Thirdware helps traditional automotive industry participants acclimate to the changing industry landscape, as traditional automotive companies seek ways to expand their revenue sources.
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2019-04-0124 minDriverless14 - Ride Hailing Launches 2019 Tech IPO Run2019 is expected to be the year of the unicorn on Wall Street. A number of privately held companies valued at more than $1 billion are expected to launch initial public offerings in 2019. Lyft filed its S-1 registration statement to go public on March 1. Lyft has consistently lost money on operations, but its chief executive officer John Zimmer has long suggested that deploying autonomous vehicles will reduce their operating costs dramatically, leading to big profits. Lyft has started limited autonomous operations (level 4) in several cities, including Las Vegas. In addition to battling for market share in the United States, Lyft face strong...
2019-03-2824 min
Driverless13 - AV Accidents; Data Privacy; and Fear of Technological Risk – Prof. Bryan H. Choi Part 2We continue our interview with Professor Bryan H. Choi, who has a joint appointment to the Ohio State University College of Law and Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Professor Choi and host Zach Adams, a Tucker Ellis litigator, discuss allocation of liability for crashes involving autonomous vehicles, explore the data privacy implications of autonomous vehicles, then consider how to alleviate fear of technological risk, both real and perceived.
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2019-03-0538 minDriverless12 – Cyberlaw, cybersecurity, cyberspace – Tort liability and cyberphysical systemsJointly appointed in the Ohio State University College of Law and Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Professor Bryan H. Choi is uniquely suited to assess legal liability and regulation for autonomous vehicles. In the first of a two-part interview, host Zach Adams, a Tucker Ellis litigator, and Professor Choi explore how cyber systems disrupt legal systems, and in turn how legal constraints can channel and elevate the development of cyber systems. Professor Choi’s current work explores the interaction between the tort liability regime and cyberphysical systems such as self-driving cars.
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2019-02-2729 min
Driverless11 - Tales from Disengagement Reports & Another AV UnicornCalifornia remains Ground Zero for autonomous vehicle testing, notwithstanding its regulatory scheme that requires companies that wish to test autonomous vehicles to obtain a permit and to file annual reports of “disengagements” experienced during testing. It’s a thoughtful approach that yields more information than the Department of Transportation’s “encouraged” annual safety report. Host and litigator Zach Adams discusses the just-released disengagement reports for 2018. With over 40 companies now testing, this is a rich field. We unpack the Apple disengagement reports in particular depth and chew on Timothy B. Lee’s provocative article about Waymo’s strategy. Finally, it has been a record-br...
2019-02-2024 minDriverless10 - Show Me The Money! Corporate News Takes A Star TurnBelying whispers of a slowdown in the autonomous vehicle industry – with doubters suggesting that AV’s potential had been oversold and the difficulty of execution underestimated –several news stories about AV companies caught our eye last week. Host Zach Adams, a litigator at Tucker Ellis, and Tucker Ellis corporate and transactional lawyer Tod Northman discuss the latest news to illustrate the trends they are seeing in the industry. In short, money continues to pour into the best companies as competitors vie for talent and technology leadership to realize the commercial potential of driverless transportation.
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2019-02-1233 minDriverless9 - CES2019 Assessment - Context for a Low-Key Las Vegas ExperienceCES2019 – Context for a Low-Key Las Vegas Experience
Although buzz is growing that the autonomous vehicle industry has fallen into Gartner’s Trough of Disillusionment, roll outs and technical improvements have continued apace. Host Zach Adams, litigator Jon Feczko and transactional lawyer Tod Northman discuss the state of the AV industry through the prism of the CES 2019 experience. They cover everything from the most eye-catching concept vehicles to the timeline for rolling out autonomous vehicles.
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2019-02-0429 minDriverless8 - Legal Standards for Autonomous VehiclesTucker Ellis product liability litigators Zach Adams and Jon Feczko are joined by Marc Hoag, a California lawyer, podcaster, entrepreneur and AV consultant, as they reason through the applicable legal standard, and related legal issues, for autonomous vehicles. Marc’s podcast “Autonomous Cars with Marc Hoag” is the number one search result in Google for autonomous vehicle podcasts. But it is the combination of Marc’s legal and engineering training with his knowledge of autonomous vehicles that makes him the perfect guest to talk through these matters with Zach and Jon.
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2019-01-3044 min
Driverless7 - How Autonomous Vehicles Will Reshape Our CitiesIn a wide-ranging discussion that includes a fascinating history of failed transportation revolutions, host Zach Adams, intellectual property litigator Jay Campbell and business lawyer Tod Northman discuss how autonomous vehicles will change our cities. From pocket calculators to Segway, high hopes for technology have produced disappointment. From autonomous vehicles to ride sharing to electric scooters, there is a lot of publicity about – and tremendous money behind – the mobility revolution. Will this time be different?
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2018-12-1830 min
Driverless6 - No Such Thing As Bad Publicity? Tesla and Waymo Square OffTesla drew plenty of unwanted attention when a Model 3 was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol after a 7-mile “chase” with the ostensible driver asleep and inebriated. Kudos to the safety officers for quick thinking to prevent a tragic end. But the incident sharpens the argument for those who believe that vehicles operating at SAE Level 2 and Level 3 of autonomy are inherently unsafe and highlights the role of robust driver monitoring. Waymo, by contrast, earned applause for its seamless launch of its “robot taxi fleet” – albeit with a safety driver behind the wheel. Video of a test ride shows how impres...
2018-12-1130 min
Driverless5 - GM Drops Sedans and PlantsDid AV Cause GM to Drop Sedans, Fire Workers, and Shutter Plants?
Notwithstanding five years of strong profits and anticipatable fiery backlash, GM announced plans to cut almost 15,000 jobs in North America and to end production at five North American plants. GM intends to drop passenger-cars from its lineup, including the Chevy Cruze, the newly redesigned Cadillac CT6, the Impala, and the Buick LaCrosse. The Company’s press release cited a plan to invest the saved costs in electric and self-driving vehicles. The Company also shifted Dan Amman from its president to chief executive officer of GM Cruise. Host Zach Ad...
2018-12-0324 min
Driverless4 - Columbus’ Role in Reinventing Mobility – An Interview with Mark PattonColumbus muscled its way to the front of forward-thinking cities in 2016 when it stunned six other U.S. cities with much greater tech cred to win the Department of Transportation’s Smart Cities Challenge and be designated America’s Smart City. On this week’s episode, host Zach Adams speaks with Mark Patton, Vice President of the Smart Columbus initiative. Mark and Zach explore Columbus’ role in helping transform American cities, including a preview of Columbus’ downtown autonomous bus service, which will begin shuttling passengers in December 2018. Columbus aims to deliver more diversified and nimble transportation options by using data and a conn...
2018-11-2758 min
Driverless3 - Thinking about Potential AV LitigationHost and litigator Zach Adams, products liability attorney Jon Feczko, and business and transactional attorney Tod Northman discuss what auto accident lawsuits will look like as autonomous vehicles start to share the roads with human-driven cars. In a wide-ranging conversation, each shares his vision of AV litigation.
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2018-11-1528 min
Driverless2 - Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0How are autonomous vehicles regulated in the United States? Is it the right approach? In the inaugural episode of DRIVERLESS, host Zach Adams speaks with product liability litigator Jonathan Feczko and business and transportation lawyer Tod Northman, both partners at Tucker Ellis, about “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicle 3.0.” The Department of Transportation issued the latest guidance in early October 2018, and the trio dig into the document, establish the regulatory context for the guidance, and evaluate the ramifications of the DOT’s approach. Drawing from their differing legal backgrounds, Zach, Jon and Tod assess who won with the docume...
2018-11-0741 min
2018-10-0301 min
ILTA VoicesMedia/Data Encryption – TrueCrypt or not to TrueCrypt: What’s the Question Again?How do you encrypt and transfer data to support your organization’s needs? This is a timely discussion with peer firm’s that are addressing the encryption process for data that his transferred to or from your organization. The discussion covers a few key considerations including: Why do we need to move data? It is important to identify your needs.
How do you remain in control of the data at each step?
Choosing a encryption solution that meets the needs of the client, vendor, firm, and/or government agency.
Cost of deployment.
Speed and efficiency considerations.
Speakers:
Stephen Dooley is the Sen...
2014-07-2925 min