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Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — The Risks of AI Prompt Injections in the Workplace
AI prompt injections are an emerging workplace risk that can manipulate AI-driven hiring and decision-making systems using hidden instructions embedded in otherwise ordinary documents. In this Mintz On Air podcast, employment attorneys Jen Rubin and Kevin Kim discuss how candidates can game AI tools through prompt and data injections, the security and confidentiality risks posed by unauthorized AI use, and practical steps employers can take, including human oversight, employee training, vendor diligence, and stronger AI governance.
Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — Taking Your Candidates to the Vet
As candidate screening becomes more complex with the rise of AI-generated applications, deepfakes, and evolving background check regulations, employers must balance effective vetting with legal compliance. This article discusses common screening pitfalls, key requirements under federal, state, and local laws, and practical strategies for designing background check processes that mitigate hiring risks while ensuring fair and individualized candidate assessments.
Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — Real vs. Robot: Bots in the Boardroom
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into corporate decision-making, boards must balance the benefits of AI with their fiduciary obligations to shareholders. While AI can enhance efficiency, research, and strategic analysis, it cannot replace the human judgment, accountability, and oversight required of board members. This article explores the legal, governance, and confidentiality risks associated with AI in the boardroom and highlights practical considerations for developing policies that support responsible AI use.
VC Law: Episode 44: Warehousing Investments with Daniel DeWolf of Mintz
Host Gary J. Ross talks with Daniel DeWolf, Co-chair of the VC/EC practice at Mintz and adjunct professor at NYU School of Law, about the practice of venture capital funds warehousing investments.
From the Edge - MintzEdge Entrepreneur Perspective: Mintz Awards Winners Share Strategies for Success
Join Mintz Corporate and Securities Associate, Jason Miller, in a conversation with Margaret Yu, founder and CEO of Reliacare, and Andrew Gladue, founder and CEO of Plethys. Both are recent winners of Mintz Awards, an annual entrepreneurship award that Mintz sponsors through San Diego State University’s Lavin Entrepreneurship Center and Zahn Innovation Platform (or ZIP) Launchpad. Reliacare is developing a mobile app to help patients and healthcare providers manage pre- and post-operative care, while Plethys is developing a technology to improve smartwatch sensors for a variety of users.
Learn about their entrepreneurial journeys, including their motivations, challenges, and strategies for success.
Client Corner: Meet CEO and COO of Suono Bio, Scott Kellogg & Skip Farinha
In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Suono Bio’s CEO Scott Kellogg and COO Skip Farinha. Scott and Skip discuss the importance of active listening in managing a team, strategies for navigating the medical device approval process in the US, key factors to consider when selecting investors, and insights on managing unforeseen challenges.
Client Corner: Meet Co-founder & CEO of Axoft, Paul Le Floch
In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Paul Le Floch, Co-founder & CEO of Axoft. Paul discusses his journey from growing up in France to becoming a founder and the CEO of a neurotechnology startup. He provides insight into forming Axoft and navigating the fundraising process and offers advice to individuals starting new ventures.
Hsu Untied Interview with Steve Osborn
Podcaster Richard Hsu interviewed San Francisco Managing Member Steve Osborn on his podcast Hsu Untied. In the episode, Steve reflects on his career journey, including his start in law school to becoming an attorney advising on international work in London and Hong Kong, and his rise from launching a boutique firm to his current role as a tech and life sciences-focused Managing Member. Steve also highlights the importance of calculated risks for professional growth.
Client Corner: Gio Traverso’s Journey Starting Biotech Companies
In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Gio Traverso, MIT professor, founder of several biotech companies, and a physician. Gio discusses his experience starting six different companies with Josh, comprising both for-profit and nonprofit entities. He reflects upon the process of deciding whether to start a business using a nonprofit or a for-profit structure, bringing together a strong team, evaluating potential investors, and licensing intellectual property from a university.
Client Corner: Carlos Araque on Leading a Startup
Josh Fox speaks to Carlos Araque, Co-founder and CEO of Quaise Energy. Carlos discusses his motivation in developing Quaise Energy and his guiding philosophy of impact over probability of success. He provides advice to other first-time CEOs and offers insights on the state of diversity in the technology sector.
Client Corner: Anna Turetsky on Venture Investing
Josh chats with Anna Turetsky, Principal, Venture Investments for the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. Anna discusses the Mark Foundation’s mission and her journey from a traditional venture capital firm to a nonprofit.
Client Corner: Meet Syntis Bio Co-founder and CEO Rahul Dhanda
In this episode of Client Corner, Josh chats with Rahul Dhanda, co-founder and CEO of Syntis Bio, a late-stage, preclinical company developing a new class of therapy.
Client Corner: Meet Biotech Executive John Edwards
In this episode of Client Corner, Josh chats with John Edwards, an executive chair, board member, and senior adviser to start-up and clinical-stage biotechnology companies.
Client Corner: Ridhi Tariyal, Co-Founder & CEO of NextGen Jane
In this episode of Client Corner, Josh chats with Ridhi Tariyal, co-founder and CEO of NextGen Jane, a company that is defining the next generation of obstetric and gynecological health.
Client Corner: Jerry Williamson, CEO of Sengenics
In this episode of Client Corner, Joshua Fox chats with Jerry Williamson, CEO of Sengenics. Jerry has more than 30 years of experience in bioscience markets for life science research, diagnostics, and analytical products.
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