DRI Podcasts

Download or stream DRI podcasts to listen to them on the go. They cover an array of topics, ranging from managing teams remotely to law enforcement liability insurance to aviation law.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, and Spreaker!


Appellate Advocacy Committee

Appellate Advocacy
Published: April 25, 2017
Duration: 58 minutes 38 seconds

Appellate Advocacy presented by DRI.

Aviation Law Committee

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 25
Published: November 13, 2023
Duration: 6 minutes 35 seconds

Incoming Chair, Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit, Michigan, talks with incoming Vice-Chair, Stephanie Short of Great American Insurance Company in Washington State, about the upcoming year for the DRI Aviation Law Committee.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 24
Published: July 10, 2023
Duration: 22 minutes 59 seconds

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, TX speaks with Guinness World Record holder Jessica Cox about her experiences as the first person certified to fly an airplane with only her feet as well as her custom Impossible Airplane, the first exclusively foot-controlled airplane in aviation history.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 23
Published: July 10, 2023
Duration: 27 minutes 37 seconds

Lee Schmeer of Victor Rane in Philadelphia, PA speaks with Zipline's Aviation Regulatory Counsel Lauren Haertlein about the fascinating work Zipline is doing in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and autonomous aircraft delivery markets and how Lauren helps to guide Zipline as it works with regulatory bodies in the U.S. and abroad.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 22
Published: May 16, 2023
Duration: 29 minutes 14 seconds

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Emily Paslawski and Marin Leci of Borden Ladner and Gervais’ Toronto and Calgary offices, respectively, about their upcoming DRI article regarding competing in Canada’s defense sector and litigating aviation claims in Canada.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 21
Published: April 28, 2023
Duration: 27 minutes 5 seconds

Jim Kiser of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with aviation writer and safety specialist Christine Negroni about her insights and observations regarding aircraft investigations, both as a journalist and from her years of serving attorneys as chief of investigations for air accidents and aviation-related terrorism.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 20
Published: March 3, 2023
Duration: 18 minutes 20 seconds

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with David Knapp of Clyde & Co – New York about the New York Grieving Families Act and how it may have an impact on aviation wrongful death lawsuits.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 19
Published: September 20, 2022
Duration: 31 minutes 26 seconds

Stephanie Short of Great American Insurance Company in Bellingham, Washington speaks to Dennis R. Gardisser, Ph.D., P.E. of WRK of Arkansas, LLC in Lonoke, Arkansas about the exciting world of aerial application!

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 18
Published: August 31, 2022
Duration: 51 minutes 42 seconds

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Rick Alimonti, Senior Partner and Founder of Alimonti Law Offices and Alimonti Mediation Services in Valhalla, NY, about strategies and tactics in mediations, particularly in aviation cases, as well as how the pandemic changed mediations and what to expect for the future of mediations.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 17
Published: August 2, 2022
Duration: 49 minutes 25 seconds

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Former Secretary of the Navy, Dr. John F. Lehman Jr. about the origins of Top Gun, the movie starring Tom Cruise, as well as, the Navy Fighter Weapons School. Dr. Lehman shares his thoughts on the authenticity of the Top Gun movies, the legal and bureaucratic hurdles faced by Top Gun, and the future of innovation within aviation warfare.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 16
Published: February 17, 2022
Duration: 23 minutes 15 seconds

Incoming Aviation Committee Chair Tracy Morris of AIG Aerospace in Atlanta, Georgia and Vice-Chair Matthew Berard of Bowman and Brooke in Detroit, Michigan talk about what is on the horizon for the DRI Aviation Law Committee, upcoming events, opportunities, and the 2022 DRI Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 15
Published: February 2, 2022
Duration: 35 minutes 8 seconds

Denny Shupe of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, PA talks with Sagi Kfir, Senior Legal Counsel of Blue Origin, about the commercial spaceflight industry, including the evolving regulatory challenges and structures for space operations, the Biden Administration’s Space Priorities Framework, the recent flight of William Shatner (Captain Kirk) on New Shepard, the prospects for space travel for ordinary citizens within the next 5 to 10 years and beyond, and exciting career opportunities for those interested in working in the commercial spaceflight industry.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 14
Published: November 5, 2021
Duration: 37 minutes 46 seconds

Former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt joins host Mike Jones to discuss his path to and years at the NTSB serving under four Presidents, key initiatives and roles at the Board and what’s next in his career in aviation safety and innovation. He also shares some pro tips on interacting with the board and opportunities within the investigative party process and some bonus history on the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 13
Published: November 5, 2021
Duration: 24 minutes 43 seconds

Kamie Brown, Ray Quinney & Nebeker, speaks with guest Denny Shupe, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, on “Law, Life, and Lessons in Leadership."

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 12
Published: November 1, 2021
Duration: 16 minutes 54 seconds

Denny Shupe of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, PA talks with Paul Weber, General Counsel of Blue Origin, about the evolving legal landscape in the commercial spaceflight industry, the successful first flight of humans on New Shepard, and exciting opportunities for those interested in becoming “space lawyers”.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 11
Published: May 21, 2021
Duration: 33 minutes 42 seconds

Michael G. Jones Martin Pringle Oliver Wallace & Bauer LLP in Wichita, KS talks with Jarod Goff, Associate General Counsel – Litigation about his role with Garmin International, Inc.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 10
Published: May 21, 2021
Duration: 28 minutes 28 seconds

Stephanie Short of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Pittsburgh, PA talks with Ted Dunlap of the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.C. about his role within the NTSB as well as how the NTSB promotes aviation safety and interacts with aviation litigation.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 9
Published: April 21, 2021
Duration: 17 minutes 53 seconds

Matthew Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit talks with Fiona Turett of NASA's 2021 Class of Flight Directors for the International Space Station. Fiona describes her ascent to becoming a flight director, how NASA has created a culture of diversity and inclusion, and the laws and rules governing the operation of the International Space Station.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 8
Published: April 21, 2021
Duration: 23 minutes 33 seconds

Matthew Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit talks with Sherry Ortiz of USAIG about her role as a Senior Vice President - Airline Claims Manager, recent trends in airline claims and mask claims, what makes defense panel counsel stand out, and her background in aviation.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 7
Published: February 22, 2021
Duration: 23 minutes 55 seconds

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas talks with Kamie Brown of Ray Quinney & Nebeker in Salt Lake City, Utah.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 6
Published: February 19, 2021
Duration: 20 minutes 34 seconds

Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit, Michigan talks with Tamer Ahmed of Global Aerospace in Parsippany, New Jersey.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 5
Published: July 17, 2020
Duration: 35 minutes 58 seconds

Glenn Vallach of USAIG in New York, New York talks with Jason Bloom, founder of Bloom Strategic Consulting in Dallas, Texas.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 4
Published: June 5, 2020
Duration: 28 minutes 12 seconds

Tracy Morris of AIG Aerospace in Atlanta, Georgia talks with Armando Carlo, Director of Insurance Claims and Litigation at Boeing in Chicago, Illinois.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 3
Published: May 15, 2020
Duration: 40 minutes 6 seconds

Join host Michael G. Jones of Martin Pringle for a conversation with retired NASA astronaut Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson. Hear how he draws on his experience as a naval officer and aviator, test pilot, and aeronautical engineer when he is brought into a case as an expert witness.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 2
Published: March 18, 2020
Duration: 26 minutes 49 seconds

Host Matthew G. Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP is joined by guest Bruce Landsberg, a pilot and Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The discussion includes an overview of NTSB investigations, the meaning of "party status," and how drones and video doorbells are aiding the NTSB in its investigations.

DRI Aviation Wingtips: Episode 1
Published: March 18, 2020
Duration: 20 minutes 28 seconds

In this launch of DRI Aviation Wingtips, host Michael G. Jones of Martin Pringle and guest Michael McGrory of SmithAmundsen provide a preview of future podcast episodes. They also explore the work of DRI's Aviation Law Committee, opportunities to get involved, and the professional rewards of committee involvement.

Corporate Counsel

Path to the In-House Counsel Position: Conversation with John Gersch, Toyota
Published: August 27, 2021
Duration: 48 minutes 21 seconds

Have you ever wondered how in-house attorneys become in-house attorneys? This interview explores the different paths that DRI members have traveled in order to find themselves working in corporate legal environment.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

DRI Cyber Podcast: Episode 5
Published: October 5, 2023
Duration: 24 minutes

In this episode of DRI's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy podcast, hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry welcome business, entertainment, and technology attorney Afam Okeke to talk about Artificial Intelligence in the law.

DRI Cyber Podcast: Episode 4
Published: June 14, 2023
Duration: 36 minutes 20 seconds

Improving diversity is an issue that should be on every employer’s mind. Your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by Cedric A. Pickett, an adjunct professor at the North Carolina Central University School of Law and fellow with NCCU’s Technology Law & Policy Center. Cedric talks about his journey in the law and NCCU’s efforts to best prepare its students to enter the cybersecurity and data privacy legal workforce.

DRI Cyber Podcast: Episode 3
Published: March 22, 2023
Duration: 35 minutes 26 seconds

Who doesn’t love cookies? That may be more of a loaded question than one may think. Your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by privacy and data security attorney Alex Pearce of Wyrick Robbins to talk about cookies. No, not the never-ending debate between chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin: Cookies as a tracking technology.

DRI Cyber Podcast: Episode 2
Published: November 16, 2022
Duration: 38 minutes 17 seconds

Welcome to the metaverse! For Episode 2 of DRI’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Podcast, your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by Brent Arnold. Brent is a partner with Gowling WLG whose practice focuses on cybersecurity and data privacy.

DRI Cyber Podcast: Episode 1
Published: July 15, 2022
Duration: 34 minutes 18 seconds

In our inaugural podcast, DRI Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee Chair Laura Fey joins co-hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry to discuss the Elephant in the Room: Nation-state Hacking. Laura, Jeremy and Chris talk about potential cybersecurity threats from other countries, including Russia, and best practices for clients (and everyone) to reduce the risk of the nation-state threat.

DRI for Life

It's All About Connections - Remote Networking
Published: June 4, 2020
Duration: 49 minutes 7 seconds

Stacy Linn Moon of Gordon Rees Sully Mansukhani, LLP, Brian Rubin of Thomas Rubin & Kelley, P.C., and Stephanie Reed Traband of Levine Kellogg will discuss the challenges of continuing networking and business promotion while shut down or travel is still limited. Attendees will hear practical solutions for how to continue to promote their small or boutique firms without having industry meetings or CLE. Some of these solutions likely will become more of a norm even after the current emergency is over.

A Time of Loss: Dealing with Loss in Law Firms
Published: June 4, 2020
Duration: 57 minutes 6 seconds

Under the current atmosphere, more lawyers recognize the possibility that they may lose a lawyer or valued employee unexpectedly, whether to illness or accident. Handling and surviving that loss takes forethought, flexibility, and understanding. Our panel, John C. Trimble of Lewis Wagner LLP. and Diane Pumphrey of Wilkins Patterson, will discuss what they have learned, whether firsthand or through observation, regarding the emotional toll of such a loss, as well as ways to plan for the unexpected.

DRI for Life: COVID-19 Podcast
Published: May 26, 2020
Duration: 77 minutes 50 seconds

Since the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for insight into their mental health and are experiencing different or increased stress due to the pandemic. Host Alex Haggan of Ellis & Winters LLP welcomes Susan E. Gunter LL.M. of Dutton Brock, LLP and Doron Gold, Staff Clinician at Homewood Health, for a discussion of the impact of the pandemic on those in the legal profession and strategies for maintaining health and improving well-being during the pandemic.

DRI For life Podcast on Working From Home, Homeschooling, and the Issues Both Present
Published: May 8, 2020
Duration: 42 minutes 34 seconds

The pandemic has disrupted home, work, and school routines and schedules. It has also provided opportunities to spend more time with family. Host Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson with guests Stephanie F. Jones of Gordon & Rees, Nicholas D. Garrard of Wilkins Patterson, Laura D. Eschleman of Nall & Miller LLP, and Thomas E. "Ted" Dunlap of the National Transportation Safety Board share creative solutions and tips for balancing the practice of law, parenting, and homeschooling during the pandemic and into the next phases.

Battle Lines Drawn: Where Coronavirus and Coverage Intersect
Published: May 6, 2020
Duration: 69 minutes 34 seconds

Host Chris W. Martin of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom discusses the implications of the Coronavirus pandemic on various insurance policies and coverage law going forward, with guests Paul S. White of Wilson Elser and Dan D. Kohane of Hurwitz & Fine.

Managing Teams Remotely: Part One of the Work from Home Series
Published: March 27, 2020
Duration: 32 minutes 23 seconds

In this current climate surrounding COVID-19 and the many shelter in place orders, many lawyers and staff are working from home for the first time. Host Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson is joined by guest Becky Morrison, an executive coach with Grantley Coaching, for a discussion of how to motivate, manage, and cultivate a successful remote team that can enhance client service, retain key employees, and meet internal goals for success.

Constitutional Environmental Litigation
Published: August 22, 2019
Duration: 44 minutes 53 seconds

Local regulation often conflicts with federal and state law, including the United States Constitution and its state counterparts. This Podcast discusses litigation tools and strategies regarding the intersection of constitutional and environmental law, particularly in the case of local overreach.

Sound Healing
Published: September 24, 2018
Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds

No information available.

Playing to Your Strengths – We’re all Experts in Something
Published: February 1, 2018
Duration: 6 minutes 52 seconds

Spoken by Frank Ramos.

Less is More – Downsizing in Your Life
Published: February 1, 2018
Duration: 7 minutes 53 seconds

Spoken by Frank Ramos, a partner at Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device defense, employment, medical malpractice, general liability, class action and commercial litigation.

Personal Strategic Planning for 2018
Published: February 1, 2018
Duration: 9 minutes 25 seconds

Frank Ramos is a partner at Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device defense, employment, medical malpractice, general liability, class action and commercial litigation. In addition, he is a certified circuit and county court mediator. He is a summa cum laude grad with a B.A. from Florida International University in 1993 and a magna cum laude grad with a J.D. from the University of Miami in 1997.

Governmental Liability Committee

SCOTUS Update on Qualified Immunity and Civil Rights Cases
Published: May 19, 2021
Duration: 14 minutes 41 seconds

Join moderator Ryan Kunhart and Thomas Dupree, a Supreme Court practitioner and DRI Governmental Liability Seminar speaker, as he proves an update and analysis on Taylor v. Riojas, Torres v. Madrid, and other issues affecting the Supreme Court such as court packing proposals and Justice Breyer’s possible retirement.

Introduction to Law Enforcement Liability Insurance
Published: May 26, 2020
Duration: 29 minutes 31 seconds

For those new to the defense of law enforcement professionals, this podcast is a perfect beginner's course. An insurance professional and outside defense council will discuss the basics of law enforcement liability insurance. The discussion will include an overview of the standard law enforcement liability policy, what is covered, who is covered, common policy exclusions, and common issues arising in defense of litigated claims from an insurer's perspective and outside counsel's perspective.

Governmental Liability
Published: January 2, 2020
Duration: 20 minutes 22 seconds

Co-hosts Peter R. Jennetten of Quinn Johnston and Ryan M. Kunhart of Dvorak Law Group, LLC, welcome guest Thomas H. Dupree Jr. of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP. The discussion includes a review of U.S. Supreme Court highlights from the last term and a preview of cases in the current term.

Insurance Law

DRI ILC Transportation SLG: Episode 1

Published: December 20, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 37 seconds

SLG chair and vice chair Bill Bulfer and Phil Graham explain their vision for the SLG and the podcast.

DRI ILC Transportation SLG Trailer

Published: December 9, 2022
Duration: 59 seconds

Trailer.

Life, Health and Disability Committee

LHDE Podcast
Published: September 22, 2020
Duration: 17 minutes 39 seconds

DRI's Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Committee presents John Kirtley, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Illinois Mutual, and his interview with mediator and arbitrator Adrienne Publicover of JAMS.

Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee

Finding Value in Value Assurance Programs
Published: October 2, 2018
Duration: 37 minutes 30 seconds

A discussion on the use of value assurance programs for toxic tort matters, how companies have successfully used VAPs both proactively and reactively, and why they are considered a win-win for property owners and companies.

Trucking Law Committee

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 10
Published: October 14, 2022
Duration: 20 minutes 6 seconds

One of our favorite children’s books teaches us about the ripple effects that many decisions have. What’s the worst that could happen when you give a mouse a cookie and what in the world does it have to do with the practice of law and the defense of truck drivers, motor carriers, and the transportation industry. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler invite you to find out and see what happens when give that mouse something as simple as a small cookie.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 9
Published: October 14, 2022
Duration: 19 minutes 42 seconds

As parents, we want to teach our kids how to be independent, both in action and in thought. Particularly with young kids, it might be faster to do something for them rather than to teach them how to do it. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler put the old saying to work - Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime. It applies to lawyers, truck drivers, motor carrier personnel, and everyone equally.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 8
Published: October 14, 2022
Duration: 17 minutes 58 seconds

As a child of the 80s and 90s, this NBC tagline was everywhere. The same can be said of litigating truck accident claims. Blair Cash, Nick Rauch, and Jaynee Tyler discuss ways for trucking lawyers to better familiarize themselves with the industry and drivers they represent. We talk about lessons we learn from our colleagues, office personnel, experts, and courtroom staff. The More You Know, the better chance you have of achieving the best outcome for your client.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 7
Published: October 14, 2022
Duration: 18 minutes 9 seconds

Our kids must always feel like their parents are watching their every move. They must think that they can’t get away with anything, that every little mistake is discovered. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler discuss how this is true for lawyers as well. There is a common saying that character is what you do when no one is watching. This episode title isn’t meant to be creepy or sneaky, but rather a invitation to discuss the reality that everything we do as lawyers will be examined, dissected, and could very well end up in front of a Judge as “Exhibit A.”

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 6
Published: October 14, 2022
Duration: 21 minutes 9 seconds

We all need help sometimes. Our kids need help sometimes. Whether it’s learning to tie your shoes or learning the best way to cross examine an expert, we sometimes feel out of our depth. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler provide insight on the best ways, and the best people, to ask for help. It is not the perfection of law. It is the practice of law, something that trucking attorneys young and old encounter every day.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 5
Published: October 14, 2022
Duration: 21 minutes 20 seconds

Friends have an immeasurable impact on us. That’s what we tell our kids when we tell them to choose their friends wisely. The same can be said for lawyers. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler talk about how this plays out in their practice as trucking lawyers. What does it mean to choose your friends carefully as a lawyer, especially as a young lawyer? It may not be as easy as it sounds, but there is hope.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 4
Published: October 5, 2022
Duration: 29 minutes 49 seconds

Being a lawyer, especially a trucking litigator, is by its very nature an adversarial job. While some of that will never change, it does not have to always be that way. Blair Cash, Nick Rauch, and Jaynee Tyler are joined by Plaintiffs’ lawyer Mike Rafi, founding partner of the Rafi Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss what defense lawyers and plaintiffs lawyers can do better to Play Nice in the Sandbox. Are there any secrets? Join us and find out.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 3
Published: October 5, 2022
Duration: 24 minutes 44 seconds

Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler are joined by a very special guest, Meghan Hvizdos, the Director of Claims for Daseke, Inc. they explore a maxim that we have all learned since we were young kids – Play By The Rules. But it’s not always that simple. Join Blair, Jaynee, and Meghan as they discuss what rules are best for defense counsel to follow in order to best serve the industry and achieve the best outcome for their clients, all while following the rules - even the unwritten ones.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 2
Published: October 5, 2022
Duration: 20 minutes 17 seconds

Blair Cash, Nick Rauch, and Jaynee Tyler are joined by Al Dunn from SEA, Ltd. Al is a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, brake systems, braking and stability evaluations, and ABS system performance. Al shows his knowledge and helps us understand the ABCs of accident reconstruction and rapid response in addition to telling us about some new and emerging technologies. Al’s insight is perfect to help trucking lawyers of all ages and experience levels, getting us to learn how to Walk Before You Run.

DRI Trucking Law (Most) Everything I Need to Handle Series: Episode 1
Published: October 5, 2022
Duration: 20 minutes 40 seconds

On the first episode of the podcast series, “(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School”, Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler explore a maxim that we have all learned since we were young kids – Sharing is Caring. What does it mean? How will it help you in your practice? Is it just sharing deposition transcripts of experts and briefs on nuanced areas of the law, or is it more? Tune in to find out.

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 9
Published: March 5, 2021
Duration: 23 minutes 30 seconds

The Reserve Reptile – Mark Perkins, Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded October 19, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 8
Published: March 5, 2021
Duration: 33 minutes 11 seconds

Pre-trial strategies for addressing reptile theory – Mark Perkins; Maryam Danishwar; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded October 19, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 7
Published: March 5, 2021
Duration: 35 minutes 3 seconds

30(b)(6) Depositions – Jim Wescoe; Gene Zipperle; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded October 9, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 6
Published: March 5, 2021
Duration: 30 minutes 56 seconds

Reptile in cases where MC/driver violated policies – Sophia Bernard; Larry Hall; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded October 30, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 5
Published: March 4, 2021
Duration: 33 minutes 57 seconds

Using discovery to defend against the Reptile – Eric Miersma; Shane O’Dell; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded October 30, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 4
Published: March 4, 2021
Duration: 40 minutes 14 seconds

Responding to Reptile Discovery – Gene Zipperle; Larry Hall; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded August 7, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 3
Published: March 4, 2021
Duration: 29 minutes 16 seconds

Responding to a Reptile Complaint – Gene Zipperle; Tara Cross; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded July 31, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 2
Published: March 4, 2021
Duration: 29 minutes 58 seconds

Pre-Suit Investigation and Preservation of Evidence – Mike Bassett; Sophia Bernard; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded August 14, 2020

DRI Trucking Law Reptile Series: Episode 1
Published: March 4, 2021
Duration: 47 minutes 46 seconds

Introduction to “Reptile” (what it is and how to spot it) – Shane O’Dell; Matt Hefflefinger; Dr. Bill Kanasky.
Recorded July 31, 2020

Working With an Accident Reconstruction Expert: Part ‪3
Published: July 17, 2020
Duration: 46 minutes 43 seconds

The third part podcast by Mike H. Bassett and Mr. Steve Irwin is a conversation about getting ready for trial and how to leverage your reconstruction expert to build your defense.

Working With an Accident Reconstruction Expert: Part ‪2
Published: July 17, 2020
Duration: 45 minutes 40 seconds

The second part podcast by Mike H. Bassett and Mr. Steve Irwin is a conversation about working with the reconstruction expert during the discovery phase.

Working With an Accident Reconstruction Expert: Part ‪1
Published: July 17, 2020
Duration: 46 minutes 52 seconds

Have you ever wondered what in the heck accident reconstruction experts really do? Do you wonder sometimes if they’re worth the investment? And what the heck do you do with them once you’ve hired them? DRI is proud to announce a 4-part podcast with Mike H. Bassett of The Bassett Firm in Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Steve Irwin with Scientific Analysis, Inc., also out of Dallas. Mike and Steve have collectively been involved in trucking litigation for nearly 70 years. Irreverent and conversational, this podcast is a "must listen to" – whether you’re defending your first trucking case or have been doing as long as Mike and Steve.

The first part podcast is a conversation about what do to when you get the call after a truck wreck.

Workers' Compensation Committee

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 10
Published: November 25, 2024
Duration: 45 minutes 42 seconds

Walking the Line: Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence with your Ethics Intact panel discussion on Ethics in Social Media Discovery at 2024 DRI Annual Meeting. Think you know all there is to know about using gathering, using and admitting social media evidence in your case? Are you staying within ethical bounds in your practice? Listen and find out! Join Shane Dawson and Steve Armstrong for round table discussion with Marcus Pierre, Associate Attorney at Christovich & Kearney, LLP, Amber Barlow Garcia, Partner at Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P., and Michael Petri, Founder of Webutation, Inc. as we hear from them on how to investigate claims effectively on social media while avoiding ethical pitfalls.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 9
Published: November 4, 2024
Duration: 35 minutes 2 seconds

Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio. Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States. Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different types of workers’ compensation fraud, as well as some the tools and technology used to help detect and stop fraud.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 8
Published: September 25, 2024
Duration: 31 minutes 51 seconds

Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims. Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life outcomes of continued use of medical marijuana in his field. Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood is a pain management physician who has offices in Tennessee.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 7
Published: September 3, 2024
Duration: 44 minutes 44 seconds

In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 6
Published: June 13, 2024
Duration: 46 minutes 47 seconds

Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview Tommie Jo Brode of Venice Solutions Group regarding soft skills and how to deal with challenging people in challenging situations. Tommie is an attorney and consultant who focuses on workplace communication often between management and employees.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 5
Published: May 2, 2024
Duration: 21 minutes 15 seconds

Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC interview Dr. Scott Rosenthal, a pain management physician, on the topic of medical marijuana for patients who are injured at work. Dr. Scott Rosenthal is a pain management physician who has offices in Philadelphia, along with other offices in Pennsylvania.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 4
Published: March 25, 2024
Duration: 34 minutes 13 seconds

Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Steve Tipton of Flahive, Ogden & Latson to discuss the air ambulance billing controversy, and how the Airline Deregulation Act from the 1970s affects workers' compensation billing for air ambulance providers. Steve Tipton has been defending employers and insurers for many years on these claims. He discusses the arc of these claims with recent Federal litigation.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 3
Published: November 3, 2023
Duration: 38 minutes 3 seconds

This week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Michael Milstein of Downey & Lenkov to discuss the growth of Artificial Intelligence in the handling of workers’ compensation claims. Michael takes a dive into the use of AI by insurers and claims professionals and how the data obtained through AI can assist attorneys in better predicting the outcome of claims including the claim value and potential fraud. He discusses the uses and the state of AI in workers’ compensation currently, with an eye toward the future of AI for insurers and attorneys.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 2
Published: September 19, 2023
Duration: 42 minutes 54 seconds

Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Jake Acosta, a director at BDO LLP, a leading consultant for insurers, TPAs and self-insured employers to assist in improving their operations. Jake covers the recent trends discussing why workers' compensation adjusters and claims representatives leave for other jobs and what employers, insurers, TPAs and self-insured employers can do to retain their employees. Jake also covers streamlining operations and his research on team efficiency.

DRI Comp Conversations: Episode 1
Published: August 17, 2023
Duration: 50 minutes 38 seconds

In this initial episode of DRI’s Comp Conversations, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC speak with Rafael Gonzalez of Cattie and Gonzalez about Medicare secondary payer issues and compliance, including how best to consider and protect the interests of Medicare/ CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Rafael discusses the history of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and how we got to where we are today. Most importantly, he discusses coming changes in this arena with stringent fines and new rules becoming effective February 2024.

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