About this podcast
SharkCast uncovers why companies are so frequently sued in U.S. Courts and shares ways to mitigate and navigate these lawsuits. Hosted by Dorsey attorney and author, Kent Schmidt, the podcast provides insights from guests on practical guidance for assessing litigation risks and managing the litigation process.
Episodes
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- PFAS for Food and Agribusiness Companies · 34 minPFAS regulations and litigation continue to evolve, creating new challenges for companies across the food and agribusiness sector. From product manufacturing and packaging to…
- Effective Collaboration Between In-House and Outside Counsel · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 2Effective collaboration between in-house counsel and outside counsel is essential to managing legal risks, controlling costs, and supporting business objectives. Differing…
- Employment Claims in the UK and US, A Comparison of Two Common Law Regimes · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 1The U.S. and U.K. legal systems share many similarities rooted in their common law heritage. However, important differences have developed over time, including those related to…
- How Cybersecurity Standards and False Claims Act Heighten Litigation Risks · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 6The connection between changes on the regulatory horizon and the creation of new theories of liabilities in civil litigation is well known. A new regulation often creates or…
- How AI is Reshaping US Copyright Law · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 5The creative industries, including music and all forms of publishing, have been disrupted perhaps more than any other in the wake of the AI revolution, as new creative powers are…
- Heightened Employment Litigation Risks in the Era of Social Backlash · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 4In the current volatile environment, societal and political shifts have resulted in increased uncertainty about how employers are to respond to issues ranging from the reversal…
- Litigation Risks Arising from Hidden or “Junk” Fees · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 3Hidden fees that consumers learn about late in the process of completing a transaction are increasingly targeted in state and federal legislation. Using names such as “junk fees”…
- The National Advertising Division’s Connection with Identifying and Avoiding Consumer Litigation Risks · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 2Consumer litigation risks are a significant concern for companies selling products and services for personal use, including consumer class action lawsuits, as well as scrutiny…
- Understanding the Intricacies of Internal Investigations · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 1A key aspect of identifying litigation risks is uncovering where a company deviated from its established practices, best practices, internal guidelines, or stated values. This…
- Key Strategies for Employers to Avoid Pitfalls in Employment Law · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 9Wage claims make up a significant portion of employment litigation, often presenting unique challenges for companies. In this episode, SharkCast host Kent Schmidt interviews…
- The Nuances of Antitrust Law · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 8Antitrust law is complex, demanding a clear grasp of its nuances, especially in identifying permitted versus prohibited conduct. In this episode, SharkCast host Kent Schmidt…
- Dealing with Hostile Adversaries in Contentious Litigation · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 7Litigation is an inherently adversarial process. At times the contentiousness and acrimony become a challenge for the parties to address. Hostility increases the costs of…
- Navigating the New FTC Rule Against Non-Compete Provisions · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 5On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning the use of non-compete provisions in employment contracts. While subject to legal challenges…
- The Tidal Wave of Website Privacy Class Actions and Mass Arbitration Claims · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 4We often hear of litigation trends described in dramatic terms: “the floodgates will open” or “a tidal wave of claims is coming.” Often the predictions end up being off the mark…
- Climate Change Disclosures – How Regulatory Compliance Leads to Future Litigation Risks · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 3Mandate disclosures relating to climate change represent a new trend in the U.S. and around the world. Recent additions to the climate change regulatory landscape include a new…
- Crossing the Pond: Managing Litigation Expectations in Europe and the U.S. · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 2The challenges of navigating complex litigation increase substantially when parties are required to litigate in a far flung jurisdiction. Litigation in an unfamiliar jurisdiction…
- Consumer Surveys – Separating Pseudo Science from Admissible Evidence · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 1Many complex litigation claims turn on the ultimate question of how a reasonable person perceives an advertisement, marketing message, or business practice. Courts in recent…
- The New Trap Doors in Employment Litigation · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 12One of the most evolving and dynamic categories of litigation risks relates to a company’s employees. Crewmember litigation is what we refer to as the fifth C of the Five…
- Thinking Offensively and Defensively About a Trademark Portfolio · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 11A prudent step in avoiding litigation claims is securing protection for trademarks and other distinctive marks from the time of a company’s initial launch through its maturation…
- European Data Privacy and New Regulations Governing Transfer of Data to the U.S. · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 10The U.S. and European economies collectively represent a third of global trade in goods and services, and close to a third of the world’s GDP. It follows that a staggering amount…
