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In this episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies, attorney Richik Sarkar joins host Kevin Skrzysowski to explore the evolving landscape of commercial litigation.  They discuss the rise of defense-side class actions, the impact of AI on legal strategy, and how modern litigators can stay ahead of regulatory and technological change.

In the 34th episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies, Kevin Skrzysowski speaks with Alex Parkinson, a partner at Kellogg Hansen and the author of Practising Law Institute‘s (PLI) newest treatise on multidistrict litigation. Alex dives into how MDLs have shaped federal litigation, what inspired him to compile a comprehensive review of JPML decisions, and how attorneys […] The post Demystifying MDLs with Alex Parkinson of Kellogg Hansen appeared first on Certum Group.

AI, IP, and the Future of Litigation Funding. I had an insightful conversation with my latest guest and colleague, Bryce Barcelo, Director of IP Strategy at Certum Group and a professor of patent litigation at the University of Houston Law Center. In this episode, we dive into how AI is (and isn’t) being used in […] The post AI, IP, and the Future of Litigation Funding appeared first on Certum Group.

Settlement Counsel: A Unique and Powerful Asset to Control Litigation Risk. It was a great pleasure to speak with my latest guest, Mike Connery, a Partner in the Philadelphia office of the law firm Maron Marvel and leader of the firm’s Settlement Counsel Practice Group. Mike is a trailblazer in redesigning the litigation risk landscape for […] The post Settlement Counsel: A Unique and Powerful Asset to Control Litigation Risk appeared first on Certum Group.

In this episode of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast, host Kevin Skrzysowski interviews Brian Beckcom, an AI expert, trial lawyer, and computer scientist, about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession and beyond. Brian, who leads VB Attorneys and has earned hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients, shares his insights on […] The post Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Society appeared first on Certum Group.

As both the litigation funding and litigation insurance industries grow, Certum Group Legal Director Kirstine Rogers recently appeared on Ted Farrell’s All Things Litigation Finance Podcast. Rogers talked about the diligence process that funders undertake before investing in a case. At first, litigation funding “sounded a little too good to be true,” Rogers said. “Now […] The post “All Things Litigation” Podcast: Kirstine Rogers on the interplay of litigation funding and insurance appeared first on Certum Group.

On Episode #30 of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast, host Kevin Skrzysowski sits down with author and technology evangelist W. Curtis Preston to discuss the latest eDiscovery challenges, strategies, and best practices for law firms and in-house legal departments.  Kevin and Curtis discuss what surprises lawyers the most about eDiscovery, the challenges of extracting backup […] The post Data Insights – Best Practices For Working With Your eDiscovery Partner appeared first on Certum Group.

In the latest episode of Certum Group’s podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, host Kevin Skrzysowski had the pleasure of speaking with Drs. Jaine and Bo Fraser of the Trial Psychology Institute.  You don’t to miss this episode to learn about the benefits of leveraging trial psychologists, when you should engage with them, the critical importance of […] The post The Benefits of Leveraging Trial Psychology with Drs. Jaine and Bo Fraser of the Trial Psychology Institute appeared first on Certum Group.

In the latest episode of the Alternative Litigation Strategy Podcast, I had a fascinating discussion with Professor Tom Baker and Lecturer in Law, Will Marra, about their litigation finance course at the Penn Carey Law School.   We explored the history, economics, business practice, law, and social implications of this burgeoning field.  We discussed this new […] The post Litigation Finance – An Academic Perspective from Penn Carey Law School appeared first on Certum Group.

You don’t want to miss the 27th episode of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast where we discuss one of the most innovative and transformative legal technology platforms to hit the litigation marketplace in the last several years – Optimal Legal Audio (OLA).  In this episode Certum Group Director, Kevin Skrzysowski, interviews Adam Feldman, a lawyer, political scientist, […] The post Optimal Legal Audio (OLA) – an Artificial Intelligence Platform for Oral Arguments appeared first on Certum Group.

On this 26th episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies, Kevin speaks with one of Certum’s Legal Directors, W. Tyler Perry, about leveraging litigation to advance your career – Here’s a summary: back when law was a profession and not a business, landing a job at an established firm reasonably set you up for a long and fruitful […] The post Litigation Finance and Your Career appeared first on Certum Group.

In the latest episode of Certum Group’s podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, Kevin sits down with Jennifer Riley, a Partner and Vice Chair of Duane Morris’ Class Action Group and General Editor of their annual Class Action Review.  The Duane Morris Review is a one-of-a-kind 650 page comprehensive analysis of class action litigation trends and significant rulings and […] The post Key Insights from Duane Morris’ Annual Class Action Review appeared first on Certum Group.

If you handle advertising litigation you don’t want to miss this episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies!  In the latest show Kevin interviews litigation Partner, Tyler Young from Faegre Drinker.  Tyler defends food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods companies in consumer fraud class actions and complex litigation across the country.  Kevin and Tyler discuss some of the […] The post What’s Cooking In Food And Beverage Class Action Litigation in 2024 appeared first on Certum Group.

In this episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies, Certum Group’s Kevin Skrzysowski speaks with litigation partner, podcast host, and author, Kent Schmidt, about his recently released book, Avoiding and Managing U.S. Litigation Risks: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners and the Attorneys Who Advise Them.  Kevin and Kent discuss his system, “The Five-C’s”, to help companies better understand the sources […] The post Avoiding and Managing U.S. Litigation Risks appeared first on Certum Group.

Listen to the latest episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies for practical step by step guidance on how in-house legal departments and large law firms can increase profitability through litigation risk transfer solutions.  Kevin and Vinny discuss how in-house legal departments can create and leverage litigation funding and claim monetization programs to transform their departments from […] The post Show Me The Funding! (…And Monetization and Insurance) – How Legal Departments and Law Firms Can Leverage Litigation Risk Transfer Solutions to Increase Profitability. appeared first on Certum Group.

Effectively managing litigation risks entails understanding what litigation risk transfer vehicles are available to companies. The most apparent way to transfer risk is obtaining appropriately comprehensive liability insurance prior to a claim being filed. Today’s sophisticated legal market brings new ways to allow a company to hedge liability, limiting exposure in connection with even pending […] The post Sharkcast: New Trends in Managing Litigation Outcomes: Litigation Risk Transfer Arrangements appeared first on Certum Group.

Class action claims administration is currently threatened by unprecedented fraud. Over the past year digital fraud from foreign agents, chat bots, GPT software, and other sources have wreaked havoc on settlement administration. Listen to episode 21 of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast where Kevin Skrzysowski interviews Jim Prutsman, a Senior Director at Kroll Settlement Administration, on ways to identify […] The post The New Fraud Phenomena in Class Action Settlement Administration appeared first on Certum Group.

Don’t miss Episode 20 of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast featuring Rebecca Berrebi, the Founder and CEO of the litigation finance consulting firm, Avenue 33, and Kirstine Rogers and Kevin Skrzysowski from Certum Group. In this program, Rebecca shares keen insights on how all parties to a financing transaction can become better dealmakers. Listen now […] The post What Funders and Lawyers Should Do (or Stop Doing!) to Be Better Dealmakers During Funding Discussions appeared first on Certum Group.

In Episode #19 of Alternative Litigation Strategies, Kevin Skrzysowski speaks with Ken Suh from Locke Lord on the surge in BIPA litigation since the Black Horse Carriers and White Castle IL Supreme Court decisions, potential ramifications given the statutory penalties, whether these penalties are mandatory or discretionary, the impact on future individual and class-wide settlements, and guidance to remain […] The post BIPA Litigation Soars After Seminal IL Supreme Court Decisions appeared first on Certum Group.

Don’t miss Episode 18 of Certum Group’s podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, where Kevin Skrzysowski interviews Jack Clabby, a Shareholder at the law firm Carlton Fields, and Co-Director of the firm’s annual Class Action Survey, now in its 12th year of publication. Kevin and Jack review all of the valuable class action litigation and settlement trends […] The post Insights From the 12th Annual Carlton Fields Class Action Survey appeared first on Certum Group.

In Episode #17 of Certum Group’s podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, Kevin Skrzysowski interviews Jason Karp, a Partner with Outside GC LLC, a firm providing on-demand outside general counsel legal services. Kevin and Jason discuss the four main principles in-house attorneys should follow to add value to their organizations, including: know your client’s business, understand the real […] The post Adding Value as In-House Counsel – Four Principles to Follow appeared first on Certum Group.

Listen to Episode 16 of Certum Group’s (FKA Risk Settlements’) podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, to hear Aaron Weiss and Charles Throckmorton, Shareholders at Carlton Fields, take a deep dive into the status of Article III standing in TCPA cases in the 11th Circuit. Aaron and Charles provide a masterclass in the nuances of the Florence, Salcedo, Cordoba, and Glasser decisions which address different subparts of […] The post The Murky Status of TCPA Standing in the 11th Circuit appeared first on Certum Group.

Listen to Episode 15 of Risk Settlements’ podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, to hear Dan Blynn, a Partner at Venable LLP, take a deep dive into Alvarez v. Sunshine Life & Health Advisors, the first FTSA case to settle on a class-wide basis.  Kevin and Dan examine the avalanche of litigation under the FTSA, trending decisions on […] The post About That First Florida Telephone Solicitation Act Class Action Settlement… appeared first on Certum Group.

Listen to Episode #14 of Risk Settlements’ podcast, Alternative Litigation Strategies, as Kevin Skrzysowski interviews Alex Krasovec, a Partner at Manatt, Phelps and Phillips on the proliferation of state “Mini-TCPA” laws around the country.  Kevin and Alex discuss why states are now getting into the mix, which states have mini-TCPA laws on the books, how […] The post State Mini TCPA Laws – The New Frontier appeared first on Certum Group.

Listen now to take a deep dive into a discussion on arbitration clauses and class action waivers as Kevin interviews Sophia Gold of Kaliel Gold. Kevin and Sophia discuss threshold issues for arbitration, motions to compel and defenses against them, the impact of arbitration clauses on companies, consumers, and employees, the pros and cons of […] The post Arbitration Clauses and Class Action Waivers – A Plaintiff’s Perspective appeared first on Certum Group.

Don’t miss the latest episode of Alternative Litigation Strategies as Kevin interviews Katten Class Action Partner, Stu Richter, on overdraft litigation and its impact on banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions.  Kevin and Stu discuss filing trends, effective defenses, dispositive motion strategies, settlement and trial considerations, copycat lawsuits, class action settlement insurance, arbitration agreements, […] The post The Renewed Focus on Bank-Fee Class Action Litigation appeared first on Certum Group.

Don’t miss the latest episode of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast as Kevin interviews Fred Burnside, a Partner with the law firm Davis, Wright and Tremaine. Kevin and Fred discuss the biggest changes and challenges to the practice of class action litigation over the last several years. The two discuss changes in fee structures, fix […] The post Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Class Action Lawyers appeared first on Certum Group.

In the latest episode of Risk Settlements’ podcast, Kevin interviews Danny Karon, a class action attorney, Chair of the ABA National Institute of Class Actions, professor, prolific author, and now the founder of the legal wellness movement and creator of the YouTube channel, Your Lovable Lawyer. Kevin and Danny discuss the societal bias to access […] The post Legal Wellness and Access to Justice with Your Lovable Lawyer – Danny Karon appeared first on Certum Group.

In Episode 9 of the Alternative Litigation Strategies podcast, Kevin interviews Rachel Gupta, an independent mediator and arbitrator. Rachel is the Founder and Principal at Gupta Dispute Resolutions and a JAMS Diversity Fellow. Kevin and Rachel discuss the most critical behaviors parties to ADR should avoid in order to achieve a successful resolution and tackle additional issues such as: anchoring too high […] The post Five Mediation Mistakes That Create Obstacles to Settlement appeared first on Certum Group.