The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies

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 can arise in many different legal contexts and there are currently no court guidelines for how judges should handle or interpret them.

We will discuss this burgeoning legal issue with various stakeholders including social media influencers and members of the bench and bar.
In our first episode, Kenton Steele (Associate, Reminger Co., LPA) chats with Tim Trad (CEO, @onlyincbus). Tim’s platform, @onlyincbus is one of the largest online community news outlets in central Ohio, producing over 4.5 million organic impressions every month. They review the following questions:

• What are emojis? How are they used in everyday conversation?
• How can they be used to convey tone/intent?
• How has digital communication evolved in recent years?

In part three of our Intro to Ridesharing series, Zachary Pyers and Kenton Steele identify emerging trends for the future of ridesharing including: COVID-19, the gig economy, and autonomous vehicles.
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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 Microsoft CoPilot, and specialized legal resources like Westlaw and Lexis that have begun integrating AI to enhance legal research and case citation accuracy.
Positives of AI in Legal Practice:
AI can significantly aid legal practitioners by streamlining research, saving time on drafting, enhancing document review through e-discovery tools, and reducing attorney stress. However, concerns about AI completely replacing lawyers are largely exaggerated at this stage.
Negatives and Cautionary Tales:
Mackenzie addresses the infamous case of two New York attorneys who used AI to draft a brief that resulted in false citations, or "case hallucinations," leading to sanctions. This highlights the importance of understanding AI's limitations and verifying its outputs.
Regulations Surrounding AI:
The conversation covers the existing regulations, particularly the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which require lawyers to maintain competence in technology. Mackenzie also discusses specific court bans on AI use, like in the Southern District of Ohio, where strict rules have been implemented to prevent reliance on AI-generated content without proper verification.
Future of AI Regulations:
The discussion concludes with the need for more comprehensive, uniform regulations across jurisdictions to avoid confusion and ensure consistency in how AI is integrated into legal practice.
This episode provides a balanced view of AI's potential benefits and risks in the legal field, emphasizing the need for careful implementation and adherence to evolving regulations.

Hosts Zachary Pyers and Kenton Steele discuss the basics of crypto, including blockchain, NFTs, and Bitcoin. They also review the current crypto regulation landscape

Be sure to check out the video version of this interview on our YouTube page.
Visit our website for information about our legal services related to emerging technologies.

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 can arise in many different legal contexts and there are currently no court guidelines for how judges should handle or interpret them.

We will discuss this burgeoning legal issue with various stakeholders including social media influencers and members of the bench and bar.
In our third episode, Kenton Steele (Associate, Reminger Co., LPA) interviews David H. Thomas (Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP). Dave discusses the proliferation of less formal/digital communications in legal cases, including:

• Applying existing rules to help manage emojis in your civil and criminal cases
• How to assign meaning and relevancy to emojis to establish authenticity and admissibility
• Advice for attorneys to stay up to date on all types of digital communications