The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies

 In this special edition of the Reminger Report Podcast on Emerging Technologies, host Zachary Pyers is joined by Chloe Schelhaas, a law clerk at Reminger Co., LPA, to discuss the growing concerns around children’s privacy in the digital world. Chloe provides an in-depth look at the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), explaining how it aims to safeguard children’s personal information online, especially on platfo...

In this episode of The Reminger Report Podcast on Emerging Technologies, host Zachary Pyers welcomes Nathan Whittacre, a seasoned expert with nearly 30 years in the tech industry. They explore transformative trends shaping the future of technology, including the rapid evolution of AI, the promise of increased global connectivity, and the potential of quantum computing. 

Key Topics and Highlights:

1. The Rapid Evolution of Technology

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In this episode of The Reminger Report Podcast on Emerging Technologies, host Zachary B. Pyers speaks with Nathan Whittacre, CEO and founder of Stimulus Technologies, and author of The CEO’s Digital Survival Guide. The conversation delves into key IT challenges facing modern businesses, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity, effective IT maintenance, and the evolving role of technology in the workplace.

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In this episode of the Reminger Report Podcast on Emerging Technologies, host Zachary Pyers welcomes back Mackenzie Smith Compton to discuss the American Bar Association’s latest guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice. Building on their previous conversation, Mackenzie shares insights into the ABA's July pronouncement and its impact on attorneys utilizing AI.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Compete...

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...

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:

1. Introduction to AI in Mediation
2. Current Limitations of AI
3. A...

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, ...

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. 

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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 execu...

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.

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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 ar...

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 com...

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 Distr...

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...

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.

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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.

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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 techn...

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...