Offit Kurman

Understanding Corporate Designee Depositions

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Litigator’s Lounge, Anders Sleight and Offit Kurman partner Niall McMillan explain how depositions work when the witness is a company, focusing on corporate designee depositions. They discuss how the noticing party must list specific topics. The company must produce one or more prepared representatives who have conducted a reasonable investigation. This is different from an individual’s deposition limited to personal knowledge. Niall covers how to draft and review topic notices, when and how to object to overly broad or privacy-invading topics, and the obligation to meet and confer to reach reasonable topics.

Handling State and Federal Subpoenas in Business

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

On Litigator’s Lounge, Offit Kurman’s Niall McMillan and partner Anders Sleight discuss how businesses should respond to government investigatory or administrative subpoenas from federal, state, or local authorities. Sleight outlines three common subpoena categories—civil investigative demands, administrative subpoenas, and grand jury subpoenas—and emphasizes not panicking but acting quickly due to response deadlines. They recommend pausing to analyze what records are sought, identifying internal decision-makers and custodians, preserving relevant documents, and having counsel contact the issuing office to understand the investigation and potentially narrow an overly broad scope to reduce response burden and cost. They also note that while parties can object or file a motion to quash, negotiating a narrowed subpoena is often more practical. The episode closes with Offit Kurman’s litigation service offerings and an invitation to contact the hosts.

Exploring Legal Trends in Social Media Liability

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this Litigators Lounge episode, Anders Sleight and Niall McMillan of Offit Kurman discuss recent jury verdicts in California and New Mexico holding Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Alphabet/Google (YouTube) liable for alleged harms tied to social media platform design, including algorithm-driven, “never-ending” feeds and resulting emotional distress and mental health injuries, especially to children. They note thousands of similar cases pending, including roughly 1,300 in California, and explain key legal issues likely to shape appeals. Anders and Niall also highlight broader implications for consumer-facing internet companies, including emerging concerns around AI and chatbot use.

Recent Shifts in Non-Compete Regulations

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Litigators Lounge, Offit Kurman commercial litigators Niall McMillan and Anders Slight discuss recent developments affecting non-compete agreements, including a Virginia Court of Appeals decision in Sentry Force Security v. Barrera. They explain that while non-competes commonly restrict employees from competing, states are increasingly regulating or prohibiting them. In Virginia, the court held employers may prohibit a former employee from soliciting customers but may not bar that employee from soliciting coworkers to join a new competing venture. Anders advises employers to closely review restrictive covenants across jurisdictions, considering varying state laws and factors.

The Role of an Expert Witness

Anders Sleight, Niall McMillan — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Join Anders Sleight and Niall McMillan from Offit Kurman as they explore the significance of expert witnesses in commercial litigation. This episode of Litigators Lounge explains the difference between fact witnesses and expert witnesses, highlights when expert witnesses are essential, and outlines their impact on shaping the case. The discussion also covers who bears the cost of expert witnesses and the strategic importance of choosing the right expert for your case. Whether you’re dealing with construction defects, contract disputes, or shareholder disputes, this episode provides key insights into leveraging expert witnesses effectively in court.

AI's Impact on Litigation

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Litigator's Lounge! In this episode, Niall McMillan and Anders Sleight from Offit Kurman discuss how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. They explore several key areas of concern, including AI-driven hiring tools leading to discrimination lawsuits, intellectual property disputes from AI content scraping, and data privacy violations. Anders also provides practical guidance on cautious AI usage for business operations. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the legal challenges AI presents and how to navigate them.

Overcoming Missed Deadlines

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join Anders Sleight and Niall McMillan in the Litigators Lounge as they discuss how to handle missed deadlines in commercial litigation. They break down the process of addressing default entries and judgments, offer guidance for plaintiffs and defendants, and emphasize the importance of acting quickly and consulting with an attorney to improve chances of a favorable outcome.

How to Handle Service of Process Effectively

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learn the essential steps for completing service of process in legal proceedings. This video explains what service of process is, why it matters, and how to ensure it is done correctly. Whether you are new to legal procedures or need a refresher, you’ll gain practical tips and clear guidance to help you navigate this important process with confidence.

Quick Guide to Administrative Hearings

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join the Litigators Lounge with Offit Kurman’s Anders Sleight and Niall McMillan as they dive into the nuances of administrative proceedings versus typical civil court cases, focusing on the process, discovery limitations, appeal rights, and the importance of having legal counsel. Learn what to expect when facing actions from regulatory agencies and how to best navigate these hearings for a favorable outcome.

Understanding Discovery in Commercial Litigation

Niall McMillan, Anders Sleight — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join Niall McMillan and Anders Sleight from Offit Kurman in this episode of Litigators Lounge as they delve into the discovery process in commercial litigation. They discuss various tools such as interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions, explaining their importance and how they are utilized to gather evidence for a case. The episode also covers the implications of failing to comply with discovery requests and the role of subpoenas in obtaining information from third parties. For more insights on navigating the intricacies of commercial litigation, tune in now.