IMS Insights Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIMS Consulting & Expert Services delivers consultative trial and expert services for the most influential attorneys and global firms. Each episode features timely discussions with prominent guests including Big Law leaders and litigators, in-house counsel, top experts, trial consultants, jury researchers, legal industry reporters, and the most influential voices in the litigation community. We delve into the pressing issues, latest trends, and notable cases at the intersection of innovation, law, policy, tech, and business.
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How Safetyism Is Driving High Plaintiff Verdicts
November 16, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBOur podcast guests IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury Consultant Dr. Nick Polavin share their newest safetyism research and how safetyist beliefs are driving high plaintiff verdicts—especially in medical malpractice, trucking, pharmaceutical, and toxic tort cases. They also explain how defense counsel can use strategic voir dire questions and trial themes to address safetyism in the courtroom. Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or y...
The Art of Teaching Complex Technology in Patent Litigation
November 01, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, IMS Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg is joined by Professor Ian Cullimore, expert witness and patent inventor, and IMS Trial Consulting Lead Dan Martin to explain how to simplify sophisticated intellectual property into compelling presentations that judges, juries, and tribunals can comprehend. Our guests also discuss strategies for expert reports, requirements for Markman hearings and technology tutorials, collaborating with experts and graphic designers, and re...
Overcoming Safetyism & the Plaintiff Media Machine
October 20, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBOur podcast guests, Jill Leibold, PhD, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor and Dave Poston, Esq., CEO, General Counsel, and Co-Managing Partner at Poston Communications explain how safetyism, social inflation, and the plaintiff media machine are impacting juror perspectives and driving damage awards. They also offer strategies for corporate defendants to navigate and overcome these trends. Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform. Visit ...
Visual Storytelling in Complex Arbitration
September 13, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBOur podcast guest, Clea Bigelow-Nuttall, is a partner at Pinsent Masons’ London office who specializes in commercial and investment arbitration, including the mining and energy sector. She joins IMS | Z-Axis Consultant & Advisor Cindy Buxton to discuss their work on a gold mine dispute and explain why it is so important to tell a visual story to the tribunal. Be sure to subscribe to the IMS Insights Podcast on YouTube or your favorite listening platform. Visit our website for more podcasts ...
Jury Selection Strategy in Product Liability Litigation
August 02, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBSidley Austin Partner Jennifer Saulino joins IMS Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Dr. Christina Marinakis to discuss their work on a recent product liability case. They also share insights on the goals of jury research, voir dire and jury selection strategies, rural and metro venue considerations, cross-examination, and closing arguments. Jennifer Saulino is a seasoned trial lawyer who specializes in complex commercial disputes, product liability, and white-collar crimes. Dr. Christina Ma...
The Power of Visuals in International Arbitration
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBPartner at Quinn Emanuel Mark McNeill and former legal and commercial director at Cairn Energy Duncan Holland join IMS | Z-Axis Global Consultant and Advisor Cindy Buxton to discuss the power of visuals in international arbitration and the importance of effectively communicating with the tribunal. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for mo...
IMS Insights Episode 62: Digital Assets: The Evolving Landscape from a Regulatory, Litigation & Tax Standpoint
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBExpert guests David Gannaway and Frank Weigand join IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg to discuss how the latest trends in digital asset regulation, cryptocurrency litigation, and tax compliance are shaping US financial markets. They will also cover recent SEC developments with Binance and Coinbase. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and For...
IMS Insights Episode 61: Safetyism & Jury Trials
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBTexas defense lawyer Scott Self and IMS jury consultants Dr. Jill Leibold and Dr. Nick Polavin join IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg to discuss the evolution of “safetyism” and its impact on jury trials and nuclear verdicts. With nearly 50 total years of experience, our guests will share courtroom and research insights to explain why safetyism is dangerous for defense counsel, and then provide strategies for identifying and speaking to safetyist jurors in product l...
IMS Insights Episode 61: Safety-ism & Jury Trials
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBTexas defense lawyer Scott Self and IMS jury consultants Dr. Jill Leibold and Dr. Nick Polavin join IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg to discuss the evolution of “safety-ism” and its impact on jury trials and nuclear verdicts. With nearly 50 total years of experience, our guests will share courtroom and research insights to explain why safety-ism is dangerous for defense counsel, and then provide strategies for identifying and speaking to safety-ist jurors in produc...
IMS Insights Episode 60: Employee Assistance Programs & Career Balance
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBOrganizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman, MA joins IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg for a special series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, they discuss employee assistance programs and balancing mental well-being with a stressful career. (Part 3 of 3) View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leadin...
IMS Insights Episode 59: Mental Health in the Legal Field
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBOrganizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman, MA joins IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg for a special series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, they discuss mental health in the legal field and how to focus on mental well-being during high-stress situations like trial. (Part 2 of 3) View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert...
IMS Insights Episode 58: Talking About Mental Health at Work
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOrganizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman, MA joins IMS Client Success Advisor and podcast host Adam Bloomberg for a special series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, they discuss the importance of mental health conversations at work, how leaders can set the example, and why post-pandemic stress levels are so high. (Part 1 of 3) View the video version on YouTube. Visit our website for more of the IMS Insights Podcast. IMS has delivered strategic litigati...
IMS Insights Episode 57: The Value of Visual Storytelling & Early Jury Research
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIMS Senior Jury Consultant Aref Jabbour, PhD and podcast host Adam Bloomberg discuss the importance of storytelling and effective trial graphics, online and onsite jury research, and mental health in the legal industry. (Part 2 of 2) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investiga...
IMS Insights Episode 56: The Strategic Advantages of Working with Jury Consultants
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIMS Senior Jury Consultant Aref Jabbour, PhD joins podcast host and IMS Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg to discuss jury consultants’ work with attorneys and witnesses, juror perception of the trial process, and the strategic value of jury pool research. (Part 1 of 2) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension o...
IMS Insights Episode 55: Witness Testimony Themes, Cross Examination, & Preparation Consultants
February 22, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Merrie Jo Pitera explains why themes are important for testimony, how to prep witnesses for cross, and what attorneys can gain from working with consultants. (Part 2 of 2) Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your lega...
IMS Insights Episode 54: Witness Prep Goals, Credibility Factors, & Juror Comprehension
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Merrie Jo Pitera joins podcast host and IMS Client Services Advisor Adam Bloomberg to discuss the goals of witness preparation, what makes a witness credible, and how witnesses can testify so jurors will understand. (Part 1 of 2) Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,0...
IMS Insights Episode 53: Trademarks, Copyrights, & the Future of the Apparel Industry
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MBIMS Elite Expert Gabriele Goldaper shares her insights about intellectual property disputes and emerging trends within the apparel industry and offers advice for those looking to become an expert witness. (Part 3 of 3) Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of ...
IMS Insights Episode 52: Expert Reports, Testimony Strategy, & Apparel Industry Disputes
January 11, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBIMS Elite Expert Gabriele Goldaper discusses juror engagement, expert witness reports and visual aids, preparing for testimony and cross examination, and common apparel industry disputes. (Part 2 of 3) View the video version of this podcast on YouTube. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team fr...
IMS Insights Episode 51: Apparel Expert Witness Experience & Discovery Advantages
January 04, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBApparel Expert Gabriele Goldaper discusses her experiences as an expert witness and the strategic advantages of working with experts early in discovery. (Part 1 of 3) Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services...
IMS Insights Episode 50: Chemical Engineering Trends, Intellectual Property Litigation, & Industry Predictions
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBIMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston explores current trends and future predictions for the chemical engineering industry, including green energy, biofuels, and intellectual property litigation. Listen, watch, and/or read the transcript below. (Part 3 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team fr...
IMS Insights Episode 49: Chemical Engineering Industry Bias, Supply Chain Disruption, & IP Disputes
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.94 MBChemical engineering expert and IMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston examines common chemical industry misconceptions, petrochemical exportation, international supply chain disruption, and intellectual property litigation. (Part 2 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investiga...
IMS Insights Episode 49: Chemical Engineering Industry Bias, Supply Chain Disruption, & IP Disputes
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.94 MBChemical engineering expert and IMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston examines common chemical industry misconceptions, petrochemical exportation, international supply chain disruption, and intellectual property litigation. (Part 2 of 3)
IMS Insights Episode 48: Chemical Engineering Expert Witness Experience & Discovery
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBChemical engineering expert and IMS Elite Expert Terry Livingston discusses the role of an expert witness and the advantage of working with experts early in discovery. (Part 1 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitratio...
IMS Insights Episode 47: Uncovering Juror Bias, Counteracting Nuclear Verdicts, & the Future of Massive Damages
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIMS Strategy Consultant Dr. Clint Townson delves into jurors’ anti-corporate bias—including how to uncover biases through social media research and counteract them with an impactful company story—as well as ways to avoid nuclear verdicts among the recent trend in massive damages awards. (Part 2 of 2) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consul...
IMS Insights Episode 46: Integrated Case Themes & Nuclear Verdict Causes
October 26, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIMS Strategy Consultant Dr. Clint Townson discusses the benefits of early case theme development and the factors leading jurors to award massive damages. (Part 1 of 2) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. L...
IMS Insights Episode 45: Content Creators, DMCA Takedown, & Future of the Industry
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn the conclusion to his podcast interview, IMS Elite Expert Sam Rogers explains the evolution of YouTube content infringement issues, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) “takedown” process, and copyright considerations for cloud-based corporate training programs. Listen above or read the interview transcript below. (Part 3 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years,...
IMS Insights Episode 44: Discovery, Disputes, & YouTube Content ID
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIMS Elite Expert Sam Rogers discusses the impact of global content creation on infringement disputes and the importance of YouTube’s Content ID tool. (Part 2 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Learn...
IMS Insights Episode 43: Instructional Technology & Expert Witness Success
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBSam Rogers, IMS Elite Expert in social media industry and instructional technology, discusses the relationship between innovation and litigation, as well as the challenges involved in developing corporate training programs that are both effective and interesting. (Part 1 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extens...
IMS Insights Episode 42: Jury Research Design, Pandemic Progress, & Legal Mentors
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBDr. Christina Marinakis discusses the importance of designing jury research projects to align with overall case goals, the advantages and disadvantages of pandemic-era virtual hearings, and the impact of mentorship in the legal industry. (Part 2 of 2; Originally recorded July 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an ext...
IMS Insights Episode 41: Is the Jury on Your Side?
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBDr. Christina Marinakis discusses the importance of storytelling for trial attorneys and expert witnesses and shares effective voir dire strategies. (Part 1 of 2; Originally recorded July 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on ...
IMS Insights Episode 40: Mental Illness & Gun Ownership, The Stigma of Mental Health, Industry Trends, & Mentors
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBForensic psychiatrist Dr. Neil Kaye speaks on mental illness and guns, mental health stigmas, psychiatry and healthcare trends, and expert witness mentors. (Part 3 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial....
IMS Insights Episode 39: Legal Strategy, Mental Health Conditions & Rising Social Media Illnesses
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBForensic psychiatrist Dr. Neil Kaye discusses legal strategy, common clinical and forensic mental health issues, and the rise in social media-related cases. (Part 2 of 3)
IMS Insights Episode 39: Legal Strategy, Mental Health Conditions & Rising Social Media Illnesses
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBForensic psychiatrist Dr. Neil Kaye discusses legal strategy, common clinical and forensic mental health issues, and the rise in social media-related cases. (Part 2 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial...
IMS Insights Episode 38: Psychiatry, Law, & Expert Witness Experience
June 08, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBForensic psychiatrist and elite expert witness Dr. Neil Kaye talks to host Adam Bloomberg about psychiatry, law, and preparing for cross-examination. (Part 1 of 3) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. Lear...
IMS Insights Episode 37: Expert Witness Qualifications, Trends, & Leadership
May 26, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIMS’ own Erica Evans discusses jury-friendly expert witnesses, post-pandemic trends, tips for new expert witnesses, and supporting teams in the workplace. (Part 2 of 2) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and trial. ...
IMS Insights Episode 36: Expert Witness Case Complexity & Vetting
May 12, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIMS Director of Expert Search Services Erica Evans joins host Adam Bloomberg to discuss expert witness recruiting, case complexity, and vetting implications. (Part 1 of 2) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to arbitration and tria...
IMS Insights Episode 35: Changes in the Employment Landscape
April 13, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBDr. Chuck Cowan, economics and statistical expert, speaks about the increasing divide between the physical and remote workforce in the pandemic era. (Part 5 of 5; Originally recorded May 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to...
IMS Insights Episode 34: Workforce Culture & Real Estate
April 13, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBEconomics expert Dr. Chuck Cowan joins speaks with IMS about key considerations for the future of post-pandemic company culture and business development. (Part 4 of 5; Originally recorded May 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then ...
IMS Insights Episode 33: Reshaping HR Analytics: Long-Term Value
April 12, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBEconomics and statistical expert Dr. Chuck Cowan offers his insight on HR analytics and the importance of human capital in a post-pandemic economy. (Part 3 of 5; Originally recorded May 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on to...
IMS Insights Episode 32: Financial Feasibility of Brick and Mortar
April 04, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBDr. Chuck Cowan, economics and statistical expert, discusses the post-pandemic effect of economic pressure on commercial real estate and the workplace. (Part 2 of 5; Originally recorded May 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then on...
IMS Insights Episode 31: Retaining Customers & Developing Markets
April 01, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBDr. Chuck Cowan, economics and statistical expert, shares his take on pandemic-era innovation as it relates to customer retention and market development. (Part 1 of 5; Originally recorded May 2021) IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 years, in more than 43,000 cases. IMS consultants become an extension of your legal team from pre-suit investigation services to discovery and then ...
IMS Insights Episode 30: King & Spalding’s Darren Gardner on Innovation in Big Law and How Team-building and Collaboration Translate to Client Success
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBDarren Gardner, a pioneer in the area of international employment law and the head of King & Spalding’s Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice, returns to IMS Insights Podcast to share more of his experiences. Darren talks the importance of good mentoring, what makes the Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice such a strong team, and his advice for recent law school graduates looking to break into the field.
IMS Insights Episode 30: King & Spalding’s Darren Gardner on Innovation in Big Law and How Team-building and Collaboration Translate to Client Success
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBDarren Gardner, a pioneer in the area of international employment law and the head of King & Spalding’s Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice, returns to IMS Insights Podcast to share more of his experiences. Darren talks the importance of good mentoring, what makes the Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice such a strong team, and his advice for recent law school graduates looking to break into the field. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness ser...
IMS Insights Episode 29: Structured Finance Markets Expert Dan Castro on Best Practices for Expert Witness Engagements and Emerging Litigation Trends in the Wake of COVID-19
June 23, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBDaniel J. Castro Jr., a globally-recognized expert in fixed income and structured finance markets, joins the discussion on IMS Insights Podcast to share his thoughts on a wide range of subjects. He discusses best practices for expert witness engagements in high-stakes litigation, talks about the importance of good mentorship and provides career advice for younger people just starting out in the field, and looks ahead to the emerging litigation trends he’s seeing in the wake of the COVID-19 p...
IMS Insights Episode 28: King & Spalding’s Darren Gardner on the Rise of Internationals and Multijurisdictional Workforce Issues, and Why a Globally-integrated Practice Group Approach is Critical
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDarren Gardner, a pioneer in the area of international employment law, joins IMS Insights Podcast to share his thoughts on helping companies manage an increasingly global workforce. Darren discusses King & Spalding’s groundbreaking Global Human Capital and Compliance Practice, provides tips for navigating the complexities that can emerge with an international workforce, and identifies the new workplace innovations that he’s seeing emerge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. IMS has delive...
IMS Insights Episode 27: Structured Finance Expert Daniel Castro, Jr. on Post-pandemic Trends, ESG Investments, and Emerging Risks in the Subprime Auto Loan Market
May 19, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBDan Castro, an expert in fixed income and structured finance markets, joins IMS Insights Podcast to discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on a number of different industries. He shares his thoughts on the recent trends in office spaces and ESG investments amid the pandemic, as well as the parallels between the current subprime auto loan market and the 2008 financial crisis. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortu...
IMS Insights Episode 26: Troutman Pepper Partner Ashley Taylor on Mentorship, Advice for New Law School Grads, and Thinking Like a Regulator
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBAshley L. Taylor, Jr., a partner with Troutman Pepper specializing in Consumer Financial Services, joins IMS Insights Podcast to share unique tips on thinking like a regulator and how listeners can spot trends and evaluate litigation risks based on enforcement actions. In this episode, we explore key lessons Ashley has learned over the course of his distinguished career. We also examine the importance of good mentorship, and Ashley reveals the key advice that he would give to recent law scho...
IMS Insights Episode 25: Troutman Pepper's Ashley Taylor on Enforcement Actions Amid COVID-19 and the Evolution of State AG Roles
April 28, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAshley Taylor, a partner with Troutman Pepper specializing in Consumer Financial Services, joins IMS Insights Podcast to share some of his decades-long experience with state attorneys general and consumer protection issues. He discusses the roles that attorney generals have historically played in both regulating and enforcing consumer protection issues, how regulatory and enforcement actions have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the legal industry has been innovating to keep p...
Episode 22: Remote Litigation Trends, Featuring Littler Mendelson’s Helene Wasserman
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, we speak with Littler Mendelson Shareholder and former Litigation and Trial Practice Group Co-Chair, Helene Wasserman. Helene joins us to discuss emerging trends in litigation, and the potential for sustained adoption of remote depositions, hearings, and trials post-COVID. We review practical considerations and tips for advancing litigation in the new remote normal, and explore the potential benefits of the remote environment for certain case resolution types. IMS has de...
Episode 23: Advancing Culture and DEI Initiatives Remotely, Featuring Littler Mendson's Helene Wasserman
February 19, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MBIn this episode, we speak with Littler Mendelson Shareholder and former Litigation and Trial Practice Group Co-Chair, Helene Wasserman. Helene joins us to share practical tips for law firm leaders, corporate executives, and in-house counsel on advancing culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in a remote working environment. IMS has delivered strategic litigation consulting and expert witness services to leading global law firms and Fortune 500 companies for more than 30 y...