In this episode, we dive into the record-breaking $18.5 million Huntsman v. Southwest Airlines settlement, the largest USERRA class action recovery ever reported, and what it means for employers. From policy audits to training and risk management, learn how proactive measures can help avoid costly litigation while supporting employees who serve.

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• Soaring to Service: $18.5M USERRA Settlement and HR Takeaways – What HR Needs to Know About Military Leave Pay

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• Andreas Mosby
• Martha J. Zackin

In this episode, we unpack the EPA and Army Corps’ proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act—a shift that could reshape federal jurisdiction and impact industries from construction to agriculture. With fewer permits and reduced oversight on the horizon, we explore what this means for businesses, environmental protections, and the regulatory landscape moving forward.

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• EPA and Army Corps Propose Narrower Definition of “Waters of the United States”

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• Lisa Rushton
• Ana Maria Gutiérrez
• Michael D. Miller
• Grace Hearn

Today, we’re cracking open a really significant resource in the world of high-stakes litigation. It's the updated White Collar Crime, Third Edition, 2025 Edition 9 volume legal treatise, edited by WBD’s Michael Clark and Luke Cass, published by Thomson Reuters.

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• Luke Cass
• Michael Clark

Parkinson's Disease is a relentless neurological disorder that affects millions globally. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and coordination difficulties, it severely disrupts daily life. For those living with it - and for their caregivers - finding effective symptom management strategies is paramount. This is where cannabis could come in. A plant often wrapped in controversy, cannabis seems to be emerging as a potential ally in managing symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.

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Exploring the Potential of Cannabis in Managing Parkinson's Disease

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Melissa Ratliff, RN, BSN, Legal Nurse Consultant

As the summer Olympic Games approach, we can expect to see some athletes being banned due to doping. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees American Olympic and Paralympic athletes, enforces stringent testing standards. Remember the female US track star banned from the Tokyo Games for testing positive for marijuana? Spoiler: she's back and faster than ever. Although marijuana remains banned in the Olympics, the NC double A Division 1 Council recently decided to remove cannabinoids from the banned drug class for NC double A championships and postseason football.

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Kim Beane

By now, we all know that Generative AI models are trained on massive amounts of data, much of which is collected from the Internet, as well as other sources.

This AI is also generating tons of new content, much of which ends up online. But what happens when this AI-generated content is used again to train the AI models?

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Dr. Christian E. Mammen

Today we’re digging into the energy demands of artificial intelligence and the political pressure it’s creating. Senate Democrats are calling out Big Tech over the skyrocketing electricity consumption of data centers powering AI, which makes this not just a tech topic, but a conversation about consumer costs, infrastructure, and the politics of energy.

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• Senate Democrats Press Big Tech on the Cost of AI’s Soaring Energy Demands

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• Kristina Moore

Today, we’re tackling part two of what it takes to find expert witnesses, and we’re following up with the next big question: once you’ve got a shortlist of candidates, how do you choose the best one? It turns out, it’s not just about degrees and licenses. There are multiple other factors that can make or break credibility in front of a jury.

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• Finding an Expert Witness (Part 2): Best Practices for Choosing the Best Candidate
• Part 1: Where to Look and What to Ask to Find the Right Witness for Your Case

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• Kim Beane