Topic: Gross Negligence

Delta Air Lines, represented by attorney David Boies, is pursuing a lawsuit against CrowdStrike for damages estimated at half a billion dollars following a massive IT outage. The legal strategy focuses on "gross negligence" and "willful misconduct" to bypass the liability limitations typically found in End User License Agreements (EULAs).

FBI Director James Comey testifies before a House committee regarding the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. Comey acknowledges that Clinton's actions met the definition of negligence and were "extremely careless," but claims there was no evidence of criminal intent. The hosts parse Comey's language, noting his distinction between administrative consequences and criminal prosecution.

A debate on PBS between law professor Stephen Vladeck and a former White House attorney centered on whether "gross negligence" in handling classified documents requires proof of actual loss of information. During the segment, the hosts note a recurring technical glitch affecting Flash and YouTube video playback.