Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger, attorneys at Offit Kurman, discuss how businesses can keep up with compliance as both laws and business activities change over time. They explain that new services, expansions into new states, or shifts in operations can trigger new requirements. Russell recommends doing an annual assessment of business changes, reviewing end-of-legislative-session summaries of new laws, and staying current on industry and state developments. They highlight making compliance process-oriented by centralizing obligations on a compliance calendar. Sarah adds that delegating to roles like HR or operations, continuing education, and routine seasonal check-ins can help prevent penalties and operational disruptions.

• (00:00) - Welcome and Topic
• (00:54) - Why Compliance Shifts
• (01:11) - Annual Check and Law Updates
• (01:43) - Build a Compliance Calendar
• (02:52) - Delegate and Stay Informed
• (03:30) - Seasonal Routine Mindset
• (04:29) - Consequences of Falling Behind
• (05:09) - Wrap Up and Goodbye

In this episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Burger of Offit Kurman discuss how employers should respond to employees using AI at work. They recommend adopting a standalone generative AI policy that sets guardrails on permitted software, confidential information, and acceptable and prohibited uses. Sarah and Russell also stress reducing legal risks such as bias and discrimination, guiding employees away from unofficial sources, and using approved platforms with controls for sensitive areas like management and recruiting.

• (00:00) - AI at Work Overview
• (01:04) - Assume Employees Use AI
• (01:37) - Why You Need an AI Policy
• (01:53) - Confidentiality and Safe Tools
• (02:16) - Accuracy and Human Accountability
• (02:35) - Bias and Discrimination Risks
• (02:52) - Guidance and Managing Output
• (03:55) - Platform Controls and Guardrails
• (04:49) - Wrap Up and Next Steps

Attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss online reputation and the law in the context of reviews on platforms like Nextdoor, Glassdoor, Google Reviews, and Yelp. They explain that clients often want a quick cease-and-desist response, but that is not always the best answer. They emphasize setting clear goals, weighing cost and practicality of litigation, and considering how the reviewer might react to legal pressure versus being ignored. The episode highlights alternative approaches such as marketing/PR strategies, increasing positive reviews, responding publicly to invite direct contact, and engaging the reviewer to resolve issues.

00:00 Online Reviews Overview

00:48 Client Panic and Options

01:17 Cease and Desist Reality

02:28 Set Goals and Strategy

03:08 PR and Response Tactics

04:10 When to Do Nothing

04:22 Reputation Pros and Wrap Up

• (00:00) - Online Reviews Overview
• (00:48) - Client Panic and Options
• (01:17) - Cease and Desist Reality
• (02:28) - Set Goals and Strategy
• (03:08) - PR and Response Tactics
• (04:10) - When to Do Nothing
• (04:22) - Reputation Pros and Wrap Up