The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies

In this episode of the Reminger Report Podcast on Emerging Technologies, host Zachary B. Pyers, Esq. is joined by associate Mackenzie Compton to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the legal profession, particularly focusing on its use and regulation.Key Discussion Points:Types of AI in the Legal Field:Mackenzie introduces two main categories: lay resources like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft CoPilot, and specialized legal resources like Westlaw and Lexis that have begun integrating AI to enhance legal research and case citation accuracy.Positives of AI in Legal Practice:AI can significantly aid legal practitioners by streamlining research, saving time on drafting, enhancing document review through e-discovery tools, and reducing attorney stress. However, concerns about AI completely replacing lawyers are largely exaggerated at this stage.Negatives and Cautionary Tales:Mackenzie addresses the infamous case of two New York attorneys who used AI to draft a brief that resulted in false citations, or "case hallucinations," leading to sanctions. This highlights the importance of understanding AI's limitations and verifying its outputs.Regulations Surrounding AI:The conversation covers the existing regulations, particularly the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which require lawyers to maintain competence in technology. Mackenzie also discusses specific court bans on AI use, like in the Southern District of Ohio, where strict rules have been implemented to prevent reliance on AI-generated content without proper verification.Future of AI Regulations:The discussion concludes with the need for more comprehensive, uniform regulations across jurisdictions to avoid confusion and ensure consistency in how AI is integrated into legal practice.This episode provides a balanced view of AI's potential benefits and risks in the legal field, emphasizing the need for careful implementation and adherence to evolving regulations.

In this episode of the Reminger Report Podcast, host Zachary B. Pyers, Esq., is joined by Abigail Downs, a law student at Ohio State's Moritz College of Law and a clerk at Reminger's Columbus office, to explore the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and mediation. The key points from this episode of the Reminger Report Podcast are:Introduction to AI in MediationCurrent Limitations of AIAddressing BiasAI's BenefitsChallenges and RisksFuture Potential

In this episode of the Reminger Report Podcast on Emerging Technologies, host Zachary Pyers, Esq., is joined by Kate Osterback, a rising 3L at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, to discuss the pervasive and escalating threat of ransomware attacks. Kate, who developed an interest in this topic after being personally affected by the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, provides a deep dive into the mechanics of ransomware, its history, and its devastating impact on the healthcare sector. Key Discussion Points:Understanding RansomwareChange Healthcare AttackLegal and Jurisdictional ChallengesPrevention and PreparednessPractical Advice for Law Firms

Zachary Pyers is joined by Reminger Law Clerk, Awa Camara, for an exploration of the complex world of biometric data and its implications for privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment. Join us as we explore how advancements in technology intersect with constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Zachary Pyers is joined by Zachary Durant, a professional liability attorney at Reminger Co., LPA, for an update on the fall of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges - FTX. FTX collapsed in early November 2022 and shook the crypto market, which lost billions and fell below a $1 trillion valuation. In December 2022, the U.S. government brought civil and criminal charges against Sam Bankman-Fried and top executives for misappropriating over $8 billion in customer deposits. Bankman-Fried was convicted in November 2023 on criminal charges for which he was extradited from The Bahamas to the U.S., except for one charge dropped in July 2023. A second trial is scheduled for March 2024, covering charges filed post-extradition.Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are self-operating, transparent entities that leverage blockchain technology and smart contracts to make decisions and execute actions without the need for intermediaries or centralized control. In this episode, Zachary Pyers and Sabhi Syed will review this emerging technology and its place in the legal world.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

The use of gig economy platforms (such as Uber, Doordash, and Fiverr) has grown at an explosive rate. Torts and employment disputes arising during gig economy transactions are becoming a regular occurrence. In this episode Zachary Pyers and Taylor Wade will discuss the following questions:Why are so many workers becoming gig economy workers? How is the gig economy evolving in the U.S. and abroad?What types of employee rights are being extended to gig workers?Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Gig economy workers are generally classified as independent contractors. However, this classification has been continuously challenged by the gig economy workers, and at times, by the App based companies through whom they find work. This has resulted in some state legislatures passing bills that require app-based companies to offer benefits, that are often reserved for employees of the app-based rideshare and delivery companies, to their independent contractors. The first such Bill was in California. Now, other states may be following suit. In March 2022, Washington state lawmakers passed House Bill (“HB”) 2076: The Expand Fairness Act. Effective January 1, 2023, the bill gave Washington app-based drivers the following rights:state Workers’ Compensation coveragepaid sick leavethe guaranteed minimum pay for minutes worked, miles driven, and trips madea requirement that drivers must be provided just cause before account deactivation protection from retaliation for exercising these rightsListen to this week's episode for the details on this ruling.

Workers are traditionally classified as either employees or independent contractors. Gig economy workers are generally classified as independent contractors by the companies. However, we have recently seen both the Courts and state legislatures struggle with this dichotomy as it is applied to gig economy workers, who primarily work as rideshare or delivery drivers.  On March 30, 2023, a federal district judge for the Northern District of California in the case Lawson v. Grubhub Holdings Inc., Case No. 3:15-cv-05128, ruled that a Grubhub delivery driver is an employee, not an independent contractor, for minimum wage and overtime claims, under the ABC test. Listen to this week's episode for the details on this ruling.

Workers have historically fallen into two categories: employees and independent contractors. In November 2020, California voters passed Proposition 22: a ballot initiative to create a third type of worker classification. In February 2021, three California drivers and the Service Employees International Union filed a complaint against the State of California in the Alameda County Superior Court of California. In their complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that Proposition 22 was unconstitutional because it: Intrudes on the Legislature’s exclusive authority to create workers’ compensation laws, Restricts the courts’ authority to interpret the Constitution, Limits the Legislature’s authority to enact legislation that would not constitute an amendment to Proposition 22, andViolates the single-subject rule for initiative statutes.Listen to today's podcast for the implications of this case on gig workers.Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

The collapse of cryptocurrency bank Celsius Network was one of the main drivers of the spring 2022 crypto crash, which erased nearly $1 trillion from the market and depleted the funds of thousands of investors. Hosts Zachary Pyers and Kenton Steele discuss the rise and fall of this crypto bank and where things stand now.Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Hosts Zachary Pyers and Kenton Steele discuss the basics of crypto, including blockchain, NFTs, and Bitcoin. They also review the current crypto regulation landscapeBe sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Zachary Pyers is joined by Zachary Durant, a professional liability attorney at Reminger Co., LPA, to review the rise and fall of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges - FTX. They'll discuss the ripple effects of this billion-dollar scandal, including the impact on future crypto regulations.Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Zachary Pyers is joined by Adam Ellis, Founder & CEO of Harmoni Solutions, Inc.  Based in Youngstown, Ohio, Adam aims to improve the way that humans interact with machines with Harmoni- a device that revolutionizes the way CNC machine shops track time and performance. Highlights of their discussion include:Adam's entrepreneurial journey and early exposure to the manufacturing industry.How Harmoni's technology could increase efficiency and profitability, making American manufacturers more competitive with their overseas counterparts.Trends in the skilled labor workforce.Areas of potential growth and anticipated challenges for Harmoni in the manufacturing industry.Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Join Reminger Co., LPA and the Columbus Bar Association for a collaborative podcast series on emoji law. Emojis (from the Japanese e, “picture,” and moji, “character”) are an increasingly important way that we express ourselves. It is estimated that 2.3 trillion mobile messages have an emoji or two.    Though they can be cute and fun, emojis can also contribute to misinterpretations and misunderstandings. Disputes concerning emojis can arise in many different legal contexts and there are currently no court guidelines for how judges should handle or interpret them.  We will discuss this burgeoning legal issue with various stakeholders including social media influencers and members of the bench and bar.   In our third episode, Kenton Steele (Associate, Reminger Co., LPA) interviews David H. Thomas (Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP). Dave discusses the proliferation of less formal/digital communications in legal cases, including:  Applying existing rules to help manage emojis in your civil and criminal cases How to assign meaning and relevancy to emojis to establish authenticity and admissibility  Advice for attorneys to stay up to date on all types of digital communications

Join Reminger Co., LPA and the Columbus Bar Association for a collaborative podcast series on emoji law. Emojis (from the Japanese e, “picture,” and moji, “character”) are an increasingly important way that we express ourselves. It is estimated that 2.3 trillion mobile messages have an emoji or two.   Though they can be cute and fun, emojis can also contribute to misinterpretations and misunderstandings. Disputes concerning emojis can arise in many different legal contexts and there are currently no court guidelines for how judges should handle or interpret them. We will discuss this burgeoning legal issue with various stakeholders including social media influencers and members of the bench and bar. In our second episode, Kenton Steele (Associate, Reminger Co., LPA) interviews Judge Carl A. Aveni (Franklin County Court of Common Pleas). Judge Aveni reviews how the handling of evidence has changed in recent years. They review the topics below: The move from hard copy to digitized documents in court The evidentiary record of text message and social media communications Emoji issues that have manifested in criminal cases Is a “thumbs-up" emoji a binding contract? Are emojis authentic and admissible?

Join Reminger Co., LPA and the Columbus Bar Association for a collaborative podcast series on emoji law. Emojis (from the Japanese e, “picture,” and moji, “character”) are an increasingly important way that we express ourselves. It is estimated that 2.3 trillion mobile messages have an emoji or two.   Though they can be cute and fun, emojis can also contribute to misinterpretations and misunderstandings. Disputes concerning emojis can arise in many different legal contexts and there are currently no court guidelines for how judges should handle or interpret them. We will discuss this burgeoning legal issue with various stakeholders including social media influencers and members of the bench and bar.  In our first episode, Kenton Steele (Associate, Reminger Co., LPA) chats with Tim Trad (CEO, @onlyincbus). Tim’s platform, @onlyincbus is one of the largest online community news outlets in central Ohio, producing over 4.5 million organic impressions every month. They review the following questions: What are emojis? How are they used in everyday conversation? How can they be used to convey tone/intent? How has digital communication evolved in recent years?

As the legal industry continues to evolve, blockchain may change how attorneys conduct a multitude of services including: smart contracts, land registry, intellectual property rights, chain of custody, litigation, settlements, and financial transactions.Bella Jagielski joins Zachary Pyers on the podcast today.  Bella is a law student at Capital University Law School and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Vol. 51 of the Capital University Law Review.Bella and Zach answer the questions:What is blockchain technology? What is a smart contract?What is decentralized justice? How can blockchain technology decentralize arbitration and juror networks? How is this technology being used today?What are the potential issues of using blockchain technology?Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

When it comes to travel insurance, one size does not fit all. Factors such as COVID-19, natural disasters, and the war on terrorism have greatly shifted the travel landscape across the globe. Sasha Gainullin joins Zachary Pyers on the podcast today.  Sasha is the CEO of battleface, a tech travel insurance company that is redefining what it means to protect travelers worldwide.Highlights of their discussion include:Sasha's journey from small-town Russia to small-town Wisconsin as an exchange student, where he first became involved in the travel insurance industry.Shifts among consumers (Airbnb, online travel agencies, budget airfare) and the world at large (pandemics, natural disasters) have transformed the travel industry. "Un-bundling" coverage to create relevant travel insurance plans. No "copy/paste" plans.The importance of transparency in the insurance industry- be upfront with customers.Scaling your start-up globally while remaining true to your mission.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

Zachary Pyers is once again joined by Devin Miller, Founder and CEO of Miller IP Law.  Based in Utah, Devin provides resources for start-ups and small businesses to learn about patents, trademarks, and copyrights and how they can build value into their business and protect their assets. In this episode, Zachary and Devin review common problems faced by start-up entrepreneurs and how to avoid/overcome them. Highlights of their discussion include:Why he started his podcast, The Inventive Journey, and what he's learned from interviewing 300+ entrepreneurs.Common start-up pitfalls: lack of focus, waiting too long to establish an LLC, and not having a quality website.How can entrepreneurs overcome/avoid common pitfalls? (Listen for Devin's Post-It note trick for evaluating new ideas).Opportunities and challenges he's faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his future for Devin Miller IP Law.Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.