Webinar | Nelson Law, LLC https://nelson.legal Law of Motion Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:03:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://nelson.legal/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nelson-Law-LLC-Law-of-Motion-Favicon-150x150.png Webinar | Nelson Law, LLC https://nelson.legal 32 32 Story Behind the Verdict What the Tesla Trial Evidence Tells Us https://nelson.legal/event/story-behind-the-verdict-what-the-tesla-trial-evidence-tells-us/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://nelson.legal/?post_type=tribe_events&p=283516 The Benavides v. Tesla Inc. verdict has become one of the most closely watched product liability cases in recent years. On August 1, 2025, a Miami federal jury found Tesla 33% responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, awarding $243 million in damages, including $200 million in punitive damages.

Just days after the trial concluded, Mike Nelson and Dr. Phil Koopman recorded an initial podcast sharing early reactions. At that time, the trial transcript and exhibits were not yet available.

Now, with the full record in hand, Mike and Phil are getting together again to revisit the case—this time diving into the transcripts and exhibits to uncover what really emerged in court. They will explore the issues that shaped the jury’s decision, the role of data integrity and safety claims, and what this means for accountability and the future of mobility.

Join us for this important conversation that goes beyond headlines to examine the evidence, strategies, and lasting implications of this landmark verdict.

]]> Part 2: 10 Myths About Connected Vehicles & Legal Risks https://nelson.legal/event/part-2-10-myths-about-connected-vehicles-legal-risks/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://nelson.legal/?post_type=tribe_events&p=282715 In Part 2 of our series on connected vehicles, we take a deeper dive into 10 of the most common myths shaping public perception, policymaking, and legal strategy around connected cars—and confront the legal realities beneath them. From assumptions that existing traffic laws are sufficient, to misunderstandings about Event Data Recorders (EDRs), Chinese EV makers like BYD, and the persistence of EV range anxiety, we’ll explore where popular beliefs fall short of the technological and regulatory truth. We’ll also unpack the widely held notion that people “love to drive” and examine how evolving preferences and automation challenge that idea.

Topics include:

  • Do we really need new laws for connected vehicles?
  • The misunderstood role of Event Data Recorders (EDRs)
  • Legal and strategic concerns around Chinese automakers like BYD
  • The reality—and exaggeration—of EV range anxiety
  • The myth of the joyful driver in a world of automation

Join us for a myth-busting session that brings legal clarity to a fast-moving technological frontier.

 Who should attend:
Attorneys, policymakers, insurers, mobility experts, auto industry professionals, and anyone navigating the legal implications of connected and automated vehicles.

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