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Podcast - Practical Policies Episode 22: Real vs. Robot: Holding AI Accountable for Trade Secret Theft

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Paul Huston for an unscripted conversation about the growing challenge of protecting trade secrets in an AI-driven workplace. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Together, Jen and Paul explore:

1.   How AI models could expose trade secrets – as well as use them
2.  Steps employers can and should take to create a culture of protection and responsibility through acceptable AI use
3.  Why banning AI isn’t realistic or desirable in the workplace – and how to balance adoption with risk mitigation
4.  The thorny question of accountability: How can a bot be held legally responsible for AI use?
Listen for insights on prevention strategies and future litigation trends in the age of AI.

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies Podcast – Accommodating Stress at Work: Legal Insights and Practical Strategies for Employers

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Yeilee Woo for an unscripted conversation about how employers should navigate stress-related accommodation requests. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Together, Jen and Yeilee explore:

Whether workplace stress is a disability Legal frameworks that apply to requests to accommodate workplace stress What the interactive process regarding disability accommodations requires The distinction between any accommodation and reasonable accommodation The importance of manager training and detailed documentation

Listen for insights on practical strategies for handling complex workplace scenarios.

Health Law Diagnosed – What California’s New Laws Mean for Health Care Investors

In this episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller welcomes Mintz Members Daniel Cody and Deborah Daccord to unpack the latest legislative developments reshaping health care transactions in California, including the implications of California’s A.B. 1415 and S.B. 351. The conversation also dives into the rise of “mini HSR” laws and how other states are responding to investor-led acquisitions. Listen to find out what health care entities need to do now to stay compliant.

Whether you’re an investor, provider, or policy watcher, this episode offers timely insights you won’t want to miss.

Have questions or want to connect with the team? Reach out to us at healthlawdiagnosed@mintz.com.

Health Law Diagnosed: PBM Update – Fall 2025

Mintz’s PBM practice is pleased to present a combined Summer / Fall 2025 PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This edition builds upon prior issues and summarizes activity from April through September that affects the PBM industry. It highlights federal legislative updates, state legislative updates, legal challenges, and other noteworthy events and trends affecting the PBM industry.

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies Podcast – Real Versus Robot: The Benefits of AI-Assisted Mediations

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Judge Elizabeth Feffer and Curtis Holdsworth for an unscripted conversation about the potential benefits of AI-assisted mediation. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and her guests explore: The role and value of mediation in legal disputes Introducing artificial intelligence into the mediation process Ethical and confidentiality considerations relevant in AI-assisted mediation Use cases and cost benefits for AI-assisted mediation Listen for insights on how artificial intelligence can help to achieve a more efficient, fair, cost-effective, and prompt way to mediate legal disputes for clients.

Health Law Diagnosed: Mintz IRA Update — Q3 2025 Edition

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller is joined by Associate Hassan Shaikh for a discussion on noteworthy developments relating to the IRA and drug pricing.

Together, Bridgette and Hassan explore:

1. The expansion and evolution of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
2. Court challenges to the Negotiation Program
3. Drug pricing reform and the OBBBA
4. Impacts on patients and hospitals related to Medicare Part D, 340B, and OPPS clawbacks
5. The rise of direct-to-consumer drug sales models

Bridgette and Hassan cut through the complexity and provide an overview of these topics, which are covered in greater depth in the Q3 2025 Edition of the Mintz IRA Update.

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies Podcast – DEI Developments: The Proxy Problem

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Nikki Rivers for an unscripted conversation on DEI developments and the proxy problem. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Together, Jen and Nikki explore: Federal DEI guidance and its legal implications for employers Proxy discrimination and how neutral practices may be interpreted as unlawful False Claims Act liability linked to DEI certifications Best practices for avoiding discriminatory hiring and training policies Risk assessment strategies for federal contractors versus private employers Listen for insights about the recent stream of regulations, executive orders, and guidances on DEI relevant for all aspects of employment law.

Mintz on Air: Practical Policies Podcast – Disparage Me Not

Mintz is pleased to share "Disparage Me Not," the latest episode of the Practical Policies podcast. This week’s release features Members Jen Rubin and Natalie Groot discussing non-disparagement clauses, a key topic for employers navigating workplace transitions and using these contractual provisions to mitigate legal and reputational risk. Explore: Why and how non-disparagement clauses protect businesses The legal restrictions on non-disparagement clauses The difference between disparagement vs. defamation Challenges in enforcement Listen for insights on how employers can use non-disparagement provisions effectively, the legal limits on what they can cover, and why setting realistic expectations is critical.