Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics Episodes - | The Controversial Terror Trial in New York | The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero, to face a federal trial in civilian court and it is creating quite the controversy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Tara L. Murray, U.S. Counsel for Reprieve and Gregory S. McNeal, a visiting assistant professor of law at Penn State?s Dickinson School of Law , to discuss this controversial federal trial in a NY civilian court, the ongoing legal work in Guantanamo and ultimately the closing of Guantanamo. | Get at Short URL | Download The Controversial Terror Trial in New York | Play in Popup.
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| How to Operate a Successful Solo Practice | In this edition of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, will talk about the keys to operating a successful solo practice. Rodney welcomes Attorney Carolyn Elefant, a solo and small firm attorney, blogger and author of the book, "Solo by Choice, " to discuss the criteria attorneys should use when selecting clients, the keys to planning a successful start-up and how to develop a successful firm. | Get at Short URL | Download How to Operate a Successful Solo Practice | Play in Popup.
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| Making a List and Sharing it Too | We're at the time of year where everyone likes to make and share lists. Some new types of Internet tools let lawyers share useful lists of information in easier and more powerful ways. In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss why Twitter Lists, bookmark lists, OPML lists and other sharable lists should be making their way onto your list soon. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Making a List and Sharing it Too | Play in Popup.
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| Railroad Cases & the Daubert Hearings | In the earlier 1990s, railroad workers claimed symptoms of what their lawyers call toxic encephalopathy. Ultimately, scores of lawsuits were filed in northern West Virginia in which those railroad employees sought compensation from the railroad. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney James W.Turner from the firm Huddleston Bolen to discuss the groundbreaking railroad case: Carter, et al v. CSX Transportation, Inc. Larry and Jim will explore this controversial solvent study and how a Judge's ruling in various Daubert hearings took center stage when it came to these cases. | Get at Short URL | Download Railroad Cases & the Daubert Hearings | Play in Popup.
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| The Impact of Civil Gideon | "Civil Gideon" is now law in the state of California providing counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases, predominantly child custody cases and foreclosures. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Robert L. Rothman, partner of the firm Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and Attorney James J. Brosnahan, senior partner with Morrison & Foerster and member of the California Commission on Access to Justice, to take a look at the impact of this new law in California and how it could potentially change the legal system nationwide. | Get at Short URL | Download The Impact of Civil Gideon | Play in Popup.
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| The Fourth Amendment and Email | The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution gives us protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But what about a search of your email - is it afforded the same protection? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Orin S. Kerr , Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School and Jason Paroff Esq. , Director of Computer Forensics Operations with the ESI Consulting practice at Kroll Ontrack to look at the recent opinion handed down by U.S. District Judge Mosman with respect to the Fourth Amendment and email along with our experts' look at what can be retrieved and used in court when it comes to email. | Get at Short URL | Download The Fourth Amendment and Email | Play in Popup.
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| Is Windows 7 Coming to Your Computer? | The recent release of Windows 7 hopefully ushers in a new era of peace and stability to the world of PC operating systems. But should lawyers rush out to upgrade now? In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss some of the new features in Windows 7, whether upgrading is the right move, and precautions to take before moving to the new operating system. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Is Windows 7 Coming to Your Computer? | Play in Popup.
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| Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz and Yazmin | Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is facing a growing number of lawsuits claiming that the company concealed the health risks associated with the top-selling birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Mike Danko from the Danko Law Firm and James T. O'Reilly, Professor of Law at University of Cincinnati College of Law, to a look at the basis for the litigation, the reported side affects, the FDA?s role, Bayer?s continued marketing campaign and the federal lawsuit against the makers of Yaz and Yasmin. | Get at Short URL | Download Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz and Yazmin | Play in Popup.
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| Electronic Search and Seizure, Fourth Amendment & Inadvertent Production | In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Joe DeMarco, Partner with DeVore & DeMarco LLP and Jason Paroff, Senior Director of Computer Forensics Operations at Kroll Ontrack to discuss a recent case from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States v. Comprehensive Drug Testing, Inc. Mr. Demarco and Mr. Paroff will take an in-depth look into the court?s analysis, including the potential impact on law enforcement agencies who conduct investigations where digital evidence is at issue. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in United States v. Sensient Colors, Inc. | Get at Short URL | Download Electronic Search and Seizure, Fourth Amendment & Inadvertent Production | Play in Popup.
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| Inside Amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 | Effective October 26, 2009, amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 will require employers to provide written notification to their employees, at the time of hiring, of their rate of pay and obtain a written acknowledgment from each employee of the receipt of this written notice. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, Partner in the NY office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and Barbara S. Mehlsack, Esq., Partner in the New York firm of Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. to get two perspectives on amended New York Labor Law: Section 195, compliance and what this newly amended law means for New York employers as well as their employees. | Get at Short URL | Download Inside Amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 | Play in Popup.
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| ER Errors: Medical Negligence & Prevention | On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague and co-host, Rachel D. Grant, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Detroit office, as they look at emergency room errors, traumatic birth injuries and neurological injuries within hospitals, with Attorney Brian J. McKeen from the firm of McKeen & Associates. They will discuss how to determine medical negligence, what is being done in hospitals to prevent ER errors and how a structured settlement can benefit clients | Get at Short URL | Download ER Errors: Medical Negligence & Prevention | Play in Popup.
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| ACC Value Challenge | On this special edition of In-House Legal, Susan Hackett, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), explores important issues to in-house lawyers and to the outside counsel who provide services to them with two high profile guests. In the first segment, Susan welcomes David M. Dresden, a law department executive for McDonalds , to discuss the successful, global in-house management of legal services across country borders. In the second segment, Susan is joined by Jeffrey W. Carr, the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of FMC Technologies , to discuss his innovative approach to managing in-house staff and outside counsel costs using performance metrics that reconnect value and cost. And you'll hear about the new ACC Value Index, designed to help in-house counsel establish an online database for ACC members to share information and rate the firms they believe provide their clients with the greatest value. | Get at Short URL | Download ACC Value Challenge | Play in Popup.
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| The FTC's New Guidelines & the Blogosphere | Attention bloggers: The Federal Trade Commission approved new Web guidelines pertaining to "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." The FTC wants bloggers to disclose free products or payments they have received from companies for reviewing their products. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Eric P. Robinson, Staff Attorney at the Media Law Resource Center and Attorney Barry J. Reingold, partner in the Washington D.C. office of Perkins Coie, to clarify the FTC?s new guidelines, look at the ethics of blogging, blogger abuse and how these new guidelines will impact the blogosphere. | Get at Short URL | Download The FTC's New Guidelines & the Blogosphere | Play in Popup.
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| Legal Marketing for Success | In this debut podcast of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, will look at how attorneys can successfully market themselves and their practice to maximize their success. Rodney welcomes Attorney Lee S. Rosen, from the North Carolina family law firm, Rosen Law Firm, to discuss the keys to developing a successful marketing program for individual lawyers and law firms. | Get at Short URL | Download Legal Marketing for Success | Play in Popup.
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| State Rulemaking Activity, E-Discovery Tips & Production in Texas | In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Linda Sharp, Senior Legal Consultant, Jonathan Sachs, Client Relationship Manager, and Andrea Marshall, Legal Consultant from Kroll Ontrack, to discuss state rulemaking activity since the enactment of the 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Specifically they will discuss the various approaches in three states: Texas, California and New York, and will explore best practices to efficiently navigate the e-discovery process. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in In re Weekly Homes, L.P. | Get at Short URL | Download State Rulemaking Activity, E-Discovery Tips & Production in Texas | Play in Popup.
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| The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP | In a landmark decision in Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co. Inc., the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a group of eight states, the City of New York and various environmental groups, who had filed a public nuisance lawsuit against five of the nation?s biggest coal-burning utilities. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Matthew F. Pawa from Law Offices of Matthew F. Pawa, P.C. and Attorney Thomas J. Heiden, partner in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, to dissect Connecticut v. AEP, get reaction from both sides of this landmark case and how this decision will impact power companies, as well as future environmental litigation. | Get at Short URL | Download The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP | Play in Popup.
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| Bulls and Bears: Lawyers Using Social Media | Depending on where you look, lawyers are likely to read or hear that social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, et al.) are either a tremendous waste of time fraught with ethical dangers or an essential tool for communication and a necessary part of every lawyer's Internet presence. Are you falling behind or falling off the cliff? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take a fresh look at social media for lawyers and try to sort through the various claims, draw a few conclusions and provide some practical pointers. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Bulls and Bears: Lawyers Using Social Media | Play in Popup.
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| Capturing Metrics for In-House Legal | Many companies and law firms have adopted financial reporting and collection systems, but aren?t fully exploiting their capabilities. On Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Kenneth Jones, chief operating officer of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran, & Arnold?s Xerdict Group, to discuss October's Law Technology News' article, "Capture Metrics. " They discuss how these technologies can not just help general counsel and corporate law departments monitor their company?s spending habits, but also can be used to analyze legal department expenditures. This helps the GC spot trends, and cut costs. | Get at Short URL | Download Capturing Metrics for In-House Legal | Play in Popup.
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| The Power of Losing | No one likes to lose - especially lawyers. On top of losing, the day to day stress of being an attorney can weigh on your soul, your mind and even your health. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen joins colleague, Doug Merritt from the Walnut Creek office, as they welcome Attorney Gary Gwilliam from the firm Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli and Brewer, to look at the power of losing and how attorneys should deal with stress during a trial. Gary will discuss the strength one can achieve from losing and offer pointers on how to de-stress before trial. | Get at Short URL | Download The Power of Losing | Play in Popup.
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| Working with the Expert Witness | What is a Paralegal 's role when it comes to working with expert witnesses? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Bradley J. Beehler, Esq. and Candy Reilly, ACP, as they put the spotlight on the expert witness. They will share their experiences working with expert witnesses, explore a paralegal's duties when working with an expert witness, the Daubert standard, resources and practice tips for working with experts. | Get at Short URL | Download Working with the Expert Witness | Play in Popup.
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| The Red Flags Rule Impact on the Legal Community | The American Bar Association filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission after they applied the Red Flags Rule to lawyers, leaving the legal communirty reeling. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Andrew M. Smith, Partner at the Washington DC office of Morrison & Foerster and chair of the American Bar Association?s Red Flags Task Force and privacy expert, Attorney Mari J. Frank to spotlight the Red Flags Rule. They will take a look at the controversial Red Flags Rule, the suit filed by the ABA, and how this rule could ultimately affect the legal community. | Get at Short URL | Download The Red Flags Rule Impact on the Legal Community | Play in Popup.
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| The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform | When the issue of medical liability reform came up in President Obama?s speech on Health Care reform in front of Congress, it was met with boos from Democrats and a standing ovation from Republicans. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome medical malpractice reform expert, Professor Stephan Landsman the Robert A. Clifford Chair in Tort Law and Social Policy from DePaul University College of Law and Darren McKinney Director of Communications from the American Tort Reform Association to look at both sides of medical liability reform as the debate plays out for trial attorneys and the medical profession. | Get at Short URL | Download The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform | Play in Popup.
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| The Medical Profession's Relationship with the Legal Profession | With medical malpractice being a hot-button issue, the medical field and the legal field often times seem at odds with each other. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Wayne M. Willoughby, partner with the firm Gershon, Willoughby, Getz & Smith, LLC in Baltimore and Dr. Zev T. Gershon, team leader at Gershon, Willoughby, Getz & Smith, to take a closer look at the relationship between the legal profession and the medical profession. You?ll also hear about the misconceptions about medical malpractice and new developments in Cerebral Palsy. | Get at Short URL | Download The Medical Profession's Relationship with the Legal Profession | Play in Popup.
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| Email Management: Part Two | In part two of this two part series on email management on Legal 3.0h!, co-hosts and legal technology consultants, Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster, conclude their discussion on email. They will explore the intricacies of Outlook, including controlling spam and highlight ?screen real estate.? Adriana and Debbie will also look at dealing with list mail and PM Software integration. | Get at Short URL | Download Email Management: Part Two | Play in Popup.
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| Inside the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Project | With a legal community today that is embracing technology and new media that we?re all too familiar with here at Legal Talk Network, our friends and colleagues in print media are turning to new media to expand and reach a growing audience. Co-Hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome the ABA Journal's editor, Edward A. Adams, and Rachael M. Zahorsky, legal affairs writer for the ABA Journal, to give you an inside look at the ABA Journal's latest venture, The Legal Rebels Project. They will explore the transition to new media, how lawyers and law firms are reinventing themselves in the current economy and take a look at life on the road on the Legal Rebels Tour ?09. | Get at Short URL | Download Inside the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Project | Play in Popup.
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| Safeguarding Sensitive Information, Data Breaches & Preservation Issues | In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Alan Brill, Senior Managing Director for Kroll Ontrack?s Information Security Services, and Steve Baird, Managing Director for Kroll Ontrack?s Information Security, Computer Forensics and ESI Consulting Group, to discuss pressing information security concerns. Specifically, the discussion addresses how to protect your sensitive data from the growing risk of data breaches and explores best practices in responding to a breach incident. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the order issued in Pinstripe, Inc. v. Manpower, Inc. and the important issue of litigation holds and preservation in discovery. | Get at Short URL | Download Safeguarding Sensitive Information, Data Breaches & Preservation Issues | Play in Popup.
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| The Unveiling of UCI Law School | It's back to school and many law students face a new curriculum, the large workload and the hefty price of tuition. But University of California, Irvine School of Law stands out with a new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school, a concentration in public service and free tuition for their inaugural class through donations. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor at UCI Law, to chat about his new venture, the new approach to law school, students and what lies ahead. | Get at Short URL | Download The Unveiling of UCI Law School | Play in Popup.
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| Real About the Real-time Web? | Are you suffering from information overload? Soon you could be inundated by instantaneous updates and some are calling the next-generation Internet the "real-time web." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take you on a guided tour of this new stage in web evolution and discuss its implications for lawyers and others already overburdened with flow of information. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Real About the Real-time Web? | Play in Popup.
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| E-Discovery Trends in the Paralegal World | E-Discovery has become a necessary part of the legal profession and often it's paralegals and legal assistants are the gatekeepers for implementation at a law firm. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, a consultant with Fios and co-host of The Kennedy-Mighell Report on the Legal Talk Network and Dorothe Howell, senior paralegal at E.I. du Pont De Nemours and Company, to share their insights into current trends in e-discovery. They will discuss what it takes to work in this specialty area, e-discovery training and the importance of e-discovery to a paralegal's job. | Get at Short URL | Download E-Discovery Trends in the Paralegal World | Play in Popup.
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| Being a Plaintiff Attorney...and More | A work of a plaintiff attorney isn't always about filing lawsuits and going to trial. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host and colleague, Manny Valdez Jr. welcome Attorney John Gomez nationally recognized trial attorney from the Gomez Law Firm in San Diego, to highlight the work of a plaintiff attorney, and connecting with members of the community through public service. You'll also hear about specific cases that plaintiff attorneys are taking on that might surprise you. | Get at Short URL | Download Being a Plaintiff Attorney...and More | Play in Popup.
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| Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Part 2 | In part one of Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration, co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discussed consumer rights and mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the credit card holder and the credit card company arises. In part two, Bob & Craig welcome back Attorney Deepak Gupta, staff attorney at Public Citizen Litigation Group and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at the firm, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, to discuss the Arbitration Fairness Act, what's next in arbitration and add their insight to the already lively discussion on this controversial topic. | Get at Short URL | Download Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Part 2 | Play in Popup.
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| Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration | Mandatory arbitration in credit card agreements are in the legal spotlight again after the Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the largest national arbitration firm, National Arbitration Forum. That resulted in a settlement shutting down part of NAF's business and has raised questions about the outcomes of arbitration versus action in civil court for consumers. Lawer2Lawyer co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams call on experts on both sides of this controversy, Attorney Deepak Gupta from Public Citizen Litigation Group, who focuses on consumer rights and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll in Philadelphia, who pioneered the use of pre-dispute arbitration. | Get at Short URL | Download Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration | Play in Popup.
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| Online Reputation Management | Have all of your posts, comments and mentions on the Internet, especially in social media, become the dreaded "permanent record?" Is what people see in Google about you what you want them to"know" about you? As lawyers participate in social media - Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, just to name a few - there's a growing sense that Internet presence is becoming online reputation. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell look at this important new phenomenon and suggest practical ways that you can find and manage your online reputation, while avoiding the most common pitfalls. | Get at Short URL | Download Online Reputation Management | Play in Popup.
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| Structuring Attorney Fees | There are important benefits for trial lawyers using a deferred compensation plan when it comes to their contingent fees. How does it work and are there any restrictions for plaintiff attorneys who want to structure their fees? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen is joined by co-host Doug Merritt and special guest, nationally recognized tax attorney Robert W. Wood from the firm of Wood & Porter in San Francisco, to discuss the requirements and answer the questions that could help trial lawyers manage their incomes. | Get at Short URL | Download Structuring Attorney Fees | Play in Popup.
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| 101 Year Old Lawyer Jack Borden | Why retire? So says Attorney Jack Borden, who is in his law office at 6:30 every morning, doing what he loves - practicing law. Recently, Borden celebrated his 101st birthday, being named 'America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009,' by Experience Works. Now he is the special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , who discuss the gamut with Borden, senior partner at Borden & Westhoff, LLP. Hear his vivid stories from the past century about the legal profession, tips for young lawyers and his secret to longevity. | Get at Short URL | Download 101 Year Old Lawyer Jack Borden | Play in Popup.
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| An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System | It can be said that patents are the key to sustaining innovative products and patent law is certainly an active area of legal practice in the U.S. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark office has been overwhelmed and undermanned. Could the Peer-to-Patent system be the answer? Co-Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Mark Webbink, Executive Director of the Center for Patent Innovations, a research and development arm of New York Law School's Institute for Information Law & Property and Attorney Stephanie Scruggs , an expert in patent litigation from the firm of Hanify & King, to take an in-depth look at the innovative Peer-to Patent system, that employs a crowdsourcing and open source model using experts in the patent process. | Get at Short URL | Download An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System | Play in Popup.
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| Email Management: Part One | In part one of this two part series on email management on Legal3.Oh!, co-hosts and legal technology consultants, Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster, put the spotlight on email. They discuss what your email address says about you. Should you have more than one email address? Adriana and Debbie will also look at transitioning to a new email address and tips for controlling spam as well as managing the information in your inbox. | Get at Short URL | Download Email Management: Part One | Play in Popup.
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| Being a Trial Lawyer-A Love for the Courtroom | On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen sits down with famed Boston trial attorney, Leo V. Boyle, from the firm Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, P.C., to give you an inside look at his role as a trial attorney. Leo will talk about his love for the courtroom, the organization, Trial Lawyers Care, which provides free legal services to victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the importance of integrating storytelling into every aspect of the trial. | Get at Short URL | Download Being a Trial Lawyer-A Love for the Courtroom | Play in Popup.
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| The State of the Blawgosphere | On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of legal blogging on the Internet and share with you what is new in the blawgosphere. In the "Stuff We've Been Talking About Ourselves" segment, Dennis & Tom will look at the "mobile platform" and how to make your site more mobile-friendly. In Parting Shots, Dennis and Tom leave you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download The State of the Blawgosphere | Play in Popup.
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| The Virtual Paralegal | On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin get an inside look at the virtual legal practice. Lynne and Vicki welcome Stephanie Kimbro, an attorney who operates a virtual law firm called Kimbro Legal Services and Denise Annunciata, who provides outsourced paralegal services at Virtual Paralegal Services, Inc. They both share their experiences in the field of a virtual legal practice and what it takes to work as a virtual paralegal or legal assistant. | Get at Short URL | Download The Virtual Paralegal | Play in Popup.
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| Zicam Litigation | Recently, Zicam products have come under fire after people who used the popular over the counter nasal spray were losing their sense of smell. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Fred Thompson III from Motley Rice to take a look at the effects of Zicam, the FDA?s warning, consumer protection issues and Zicam litigation. | Get at Short URL | Download Zicam Litigation | Play in Popup.
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| Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest | The arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ignited a wide range of legal and social debate as well as a media firestorm worldwide. Attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome famed attorney, Jack Greenberg, the former director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund who, together with Thurgood Marshall, argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court in 1954. Now the Alphonse Fletcher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, Greenberg shares his perspective on racial profiling, civil rights and what we still need to learn about race relations. | Get at Short URL | Download Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest | Play in Popup.
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| The Great Debate over Health Care Reform | Debate continues over Health Care reform. Co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dr. David Orentlicher, professor and co-director of the Center for Law and Health at Indiana University Schools of Law and Medicine and Attorney Joel L. Michaels, the partner-in-charge of the Health Law Department in McDermott Will & Emery LLP?s Washington, D.C. office, to discuss legal issues surrounding healthcare reform, its impact on businesses, hospitals, and individuals and the role of federal government in the marketplace of health care insurance. | Get at Short URL | Download The Great Debate over Health Care Reform | Play in Popup.
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| Email Etiquette 2.0 | As the way we use and respond to email has evolved, has traditional email ?etiquette? changed too? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the "Email Golden Rule" and come up with some new guidelines to improve your email experience, and the experience of anyone who receives a message from you. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Email Etiquette 2.0 | Play in Popup.
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| Chinese Drywall Litigation | Lawsuits are on the rise from Chinese drywall used to build homes especially in Southeastern states causing crippling effects on residents? property, as well as their health. Co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Scott G. Wolfe, Jr. a construction litigator at Wolfe Law Group and Attorney John F. Mullen, Sr. from the firm, Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst, to look at both sides of Chinese drywall litigation, the effects of Chinese drywall, the mounting lawsuits and what the future holds for the affected residents. | Get at Short URL | Download Chinese Drywall Litigation | Play in Popup.
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| Careers in Animal Law | On this Legal TIPS program, 2008-2009 TIPS Chair-Elect John Tarpley stresses the importance of bar membership in obtaining career opportunities and as an illustration, co-host Attorney Gilda Mariani chats with Joyce Tischler, the founder and general counsel of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, about forging a career in the practice area of animal law. | Get at Short URL | Download Careers in Animal Law | Play in Popup.
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| Trucking Cases | Trucking cases are on the rise and a structured settlement in this type of litigation makes absolute sense. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Anne Marie VonBank welcome Attorney Peter Kestner, from the firm Crawford and Kestner, to explore trucking litigation, the different phases of a case from beginning to end and the big differences between trucking and automobile accident litigation. | Get at Short URL | Download Trucking Cases | Play in Popup.
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| Federal Rule of Evidence 502, Privilege Review Strategies & Textbook Discovery Abuse | In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Patrick Oot, Senior Counsel & Director of Electronic Discovery for Verizon and Gina Day, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack, to discuss the recent developments and impact of Federal Rule of Evidence 502 since its enactment. Included in this discussion is a look at effective strategies for controlling costs during privilege review. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Meridith Socha, will look at the discovery order issued in Kipperman v. Onex Corp. | Get at Short URL | Download Federal Rule of Evidence 502, Privilege Review Strategies & Textbook Discovery Abuse | Play in Popup.
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| Legal Issues in Michael Jackson’s Will | With the passing of Michael Jackson, his will is being dissected and many questions remain on the future of his estate. Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lawrence H. Heller, an international tax and estate planning attorney at the firm Bryan Cave LLP and Professor Tom Featherston, the Mills Cox Professor of Law at Baylor Law School to discuss the fate of Michael Jackson's estate. They will take a look at the handling of Jackson's estate, the role of the appointed executors and the importance of having a will. | Get at Short URL | Download Legal Issues in Michael Jackson’s Will | Play in Popup.
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| New Hiring Trends in the Paralegal World | On this first edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin debut with a topic on everyone's mind - hot jobs in today's market! We welcome guest Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring trends for paralegals. They will take a look at what specialty areas are in highest demand, international opportunities, experience as a factor in your job search as a paralegal and what skills are in high demand. | Get at Short URL | Download New Hiring Trends in the Paralegal World | Play in Popup.
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| What Technology is Dead Today? | Twitter, Facebook, blogging? Hardly a day goes by without someone proclaiming that a technology is "dead." On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what technologies to stick with, what to abandon and how you can determine which are best for your law firm. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download What Technology is Dead Today? | Play in Popup.
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| Lawyers Advertising on Craigslist | Solo and small-firm practitioners have discovered that Craigslist has been a great source for generating business, but are challenged by a growing number of lawyer ads and individual state?s advertising rules. Host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Susan Beecher, a solo practitioner out of Kent, Washington and Attorney William Hornsby, counsel in the American Bar Association's Division for Legal Services, to look at the upside and downside of advertising on Craigslist and the legal ethics issues surrounding advertising on these free online sites. | Get at Short URL | Download Lawyers Advertising on Craigslist | Play in Popup.
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| Choosing Practice Management Software | In this first edition of Legal. 3.Oh!, co-hosts and legal technology consultants, Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster offer their insights that can unravel some of the complexities of technology for lawyers. Hear three good reasons why practice management software might help. Adriana and Debbie welcome special guest Dan Berlin, President of Software Technology Inc. to talk about what you need to know about practice management software and how it can work in your law firm. | Get at Short URL | Download Choosing Practice Management Software | Play in Popup.
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| Railroad Litigation | Railroad litigation can be incredibly complex, ranging from accidents on the tracks to railroad employee claims against the company. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Zachery Leonard welcome Attorney John J Jablonski, from the firm Goldberg Segalla LLP in Buffalo, New York, with extensive experience defending large class one railroads in hundreds of FELA claims involving occupational exposure and traumatic injuries. Hear about some real life railroad litigation cases and see how a structured settlement can make a difference when trying to resolve these cases. | Get at Short URL | Download Railroad Litigation | Play in Popup.
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| Air France Crash Legal Issues | On May 31, 2009, Air France flight 447, out of Rio de Janerio bound for Paris, vanished into thin air. A frantic search for passengers and the black boxes, turned up with a number of bodies but no black boxes. Hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams invite Attorney Justin T. Green, partner with the firm Kreindler & Kreindler and Attorney John A. Greaves from the firm Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC , to discuss the crash, the litigation and jurisdiction issues and the quest for compensation for the victims' families. | Get at Short URL | Download Air France Crash Legal Issues | Play in Popup.
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| Lawyers and Smartphones | Do the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre have what it takes to topple Blackberry as a lawyer's smartphone? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at all three devices - hardware, software, functionalities and services - to compare. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer an audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Lawyers and Smartphones | Play in Popup.
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| Legal, Economic, and Pragmatic Considerations in Cross-Border E-Discovery | Want to know more about cross-border e-discovery in the current economy? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes e-discovery experts, Tracey Stretton, Legal Consultant with Kroll Ontrack?s UK office and Mark Surguy, a UK solicitor at Pinsent Masons LLP specializing in large scale multi-party litigation. They will explore international litigation and investigations, specifically addressing the legal and pragmatic challenges of cross-border e-discovery in today?s economy. In Bits & Bytes, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in Mintel International Group, Ltd. v. Neergheen. | Get at Short URL | Download Legal, Economic, and Pragmatic Considerations in Cross-Border E-Discovery | Play in Popup.
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| The First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes | When an 88-year old white supremacist walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC opening fire, reaction was swift to question if this tragedy could have been prevented. And with those questions comes the examination of First Amendment rights. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Brian Cuban, a Dallas Attorney working for Mark Cuban Companies, Attorney Steve Freeman, Director of Legal Affairs for the Anti-Defamation League and renowned trial lawyer and First Amendment lawyer, Attorney Martin Garbus, to discuss First Amendment rights - the balance between protecting free speech for the many and restricting hate speech for the few. | Get at Short URL | Download The First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes | Play in Popup.
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| The SEC Tackles Wall Street Meltdown | The Securities and Exchange Commission is aggressively probing the financial world in the wake of the meltdown on Wall Street last fall. For the first time, the SEC filed an insider trading lawsuit involving the purchase of a credit default swap based on confidential, nonpublic material information. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney David B. Bernsohn of Duane Morris LLP to help explain the underpinnings of the SEC?s case and the legal issues it raises. | Get at Short URL | Download The SEC Tackles Wall Street Meltdown | Play in Popup.
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| Custodial Issues | In many workers' comp cases, claimants wrongly assume that Medicare should pay their medical expenses instead of their Medicare Set?Aside account. And this mistake could lead to some serious and sometimes financially disastrous consequences. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Mike Westcott, the new president of the National Alliance of Medicare Set?Aside Professionals, to discuss how to handle these workers' comp issues, explore some of the workers' comp and Medicare Set?Aside concerns and look at impending liability issues. | Get at Short URL | Download Custodial Issues | Play in Popup.
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| Job Insecurity at the Firm | Layoffs in the legal profession have been in the news lately, but downsizing from the top? More experienced attorneys, even senior partners in some larger law firms are not as secure in their jobs as they once were in what may be more signs of practicing law as a business. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ed Poll, a recognized expert and author in law practice management and Stephen E. Seckler, president of Seckler Legal Consulting, to discuss the new benchmarks the legal profession is seeing in job performance and what the business of law may look like in the future. | Get at Short URL | Download Job Insecurity at the Firm | Play in Popup.
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| The Future of Search | On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss search, the new Wolfram Alpha"computational engine," the future of search on the Internet, and how it may apply to lawyers. In a brand new segment "Stuff That Dennis and Tom Are Talking About," Dennis and Tom will take an in-depth look at FriendFeed. Dennis and Tom will wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download The Future of Search | Play in Popup.
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| College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA | This month, former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller filed a lawsuit against EA Sports and its partner, the NCAA, claiming they illegally used the likenesses of college athletes in video games without sharing profits with players. Bob Ambrogi welcomes Peter Goplerud, Dean and Professor of Law at Florida Coastal School of Law and Clay Travis, attorney, former editor at Deadspin.com and writer for FanHouse.com, to discuss the legal issues behind this lawsuit and how athlete's can legally protect their image. | Get at Short URL | Download College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA | Play in Popup.
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| Greening Your Career: Surviving after a Layoff | Many in our legal community are coping with layoffs and firm/company restructuring. In this edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Babs Deacon, director of consulting and data analytics with Integreon and Mark Reichenbach, vice president for client and industry development, Capital Legal Solutions, to talk about their experiences this winter finding new jobs. Later in the program, Monica is joined by Chris Braun, director of online recruitment for the North American division of Incisive Media (lawjobs.com), and Seth Chavez, marketing coordinator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association, to discuss the "Greening Your Career" networking breakfast at Legal Tech WestCoast. | Get at Short URL | Download Greening Your Career: Surviving after a Layoff | Play in Popup.
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| Learn to use NEW Technology | How do people learn to use new technology -- and is it different for lawyers and legal technology? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, discuss how to break it down so it isn't overwhelming. Learn where the best resources about technology are and how e-Discovery comes into play for your law practice. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom and Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Learn to use NEW Technology | Play in Popup.
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| Compliance in Pandemic Planning | The concern over a global pandemic of swine flu has been easing a bit since the first couple of weeks of its outbreak--but questions about healthcare compliance linger. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney Jay Shepherd from the Shepherd Law Group to help explain what steps companies should be taking to be ready for a pandemic and what companies should be doing to ensure continued operations and to protect their employees. | Get at Short URL | Download Compliance in Pandemic Planning | Play in Popup.
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| Forensic Economics: Part Two | In the second edition of this two-part series on Forensic Economics, we take a look at a cost of illness study (COI) in comparison to a life care plan often used in plaintiff cases. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., who has over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. Larry and John examine real life cases and look at what happens when overstating cost of illness and explore how Medicare set-asides new rules could affect these life care plans. | Get at Short URL | Download Forensic Economics: Part Two | Play in Popup.
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| Exploring Asbestos Litigation | There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about a revival of sorts in asbestos litigation. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kirk Hartley from the firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd and Attorney Steven Kazan Managing Partner at Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, to discuss the recent victory for W.R. Grace in a Montana trial, how attorneys have been filing cases in other states with friendlier courts and what is being done to put the asbestos litigation system on the right path. | Get at Short URL | Download Exploring Asbestos Litigation | Play in Popup.
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| Jury Expectations, Courtroom Impact & Personal E-Mail in the Workplace | What kind of impact has a weakened economy had on jury profiling and juror deliberations? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Dr. Laurie Kuslansky, Senior Jury Consultant for TrialGraphix/Kroll Ontrack and Fred Whitmer, partner at Kilpatrick Stockton, to discuss current juror trends, altered expectations and changing priorities in light of the recent economic downturn. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Meridith Socha, takes a look at the facts surrounding the recent discovery order issued in Stengart v. Loving Care Agency. | Get at Short URL | Download Jury Expectations, Courtroom Impact & Personal E-Mail in the Workplace | Play in Popup.
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| Kindle Me This | Are the Kindle DX and the iPad leading us to Legal Pad 2.0? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, will discuss how the new Kindle DX and the current Kindle might be used by lawyers and law students, explore related products like the iPad and question whether we are headed to an all electronic legal pad. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take questions from their growing audience and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. | Get at Short URL | Download Kindle Me This | Play in Popup.
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| Change for the U.S. Supreme Court | At the age of 69 and after 18 years on the Supreme Court, Justice David Souter made the announcement that he would be retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of this year?s term in June. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor Daniel J. Meador, James Monroe Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law and Kermit Roosevelt, Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School and Justice Souter's former law clerk, to reflect on Justice Souter's career, look at the potential list of replacements and the opportunity for President Obama to leave an imprint with his choice for the High Court. | Get at Short URL | Download Change for the U.S. Supreme Court | Play in Popup.
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| Forensic Economics: Part One | Forensic economics is used to determine pecuniary awards in a lawsuit, commonly used in plaintiff cases. In part one of this two part-series, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., with over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. They will contrast the principles of mainstream economics with the myths often perpetrated in the courtroom. And hear about the important calculations of a life care plan and human capital in the analysis of the plaintiff's case in this podcast series. | Get at Short URL | Download Forensic Economics: Part One | Play in Popup.
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| Craigslist Legal Scrutiny | Recently the popular online advertising site, Craigslist was in the spotlight after a medical student was accused of killing a Boston masseuse who advertised on the site. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Edward Wes, Outside Counsel for Craigslist and David Ardia fellow at the Berkman Center and director of the Citizen Media Law Project, to talk about regulations on online advertising sites and what is being done to monitor illegal activity on these sites. | Get at Short URL | Download Craigslist Legal Scrutiny | Play in Popup.
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| Has PowerPoint Killed the Presentation? | PowerPoint - can't live with it, can't live without it. So how best to make the most of PowerPoint? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the personal evolution of use of PowerPoint and offer their best ideas and tips for using PowerPoint. Dennis and Tom will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. | Get at Short URL | Download Has PowerPoint Killed the Presentation? | Play in Popup.
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| Legal Case Against a Pirate | The first prosecution of a pirate in the U.S. in 100 years! The world watched closely as Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama cargo ship was rescued, after being held hostage by four Somali pirates. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome piracy law expert, Professor Samuel P. Menefee, Maury Fellow at University of Virgina?s Center for Ocean Law and Policy and Attorney Joseph R. McFaul from Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and a retired Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, to explore the legal issues on the high seas surrounding the Somali pirates, the future of the captured pirate and how this case could be a deterrent in other incidents of piracy. | Get at Short URL | Download Legal Case Against a Pirate | Play in Popup.
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| The Textron Case & Attorney Work-Product Privilege | Earlier this year, the 1st Circuit stymied the IRS in its ongoing effort to attack aggressive corporate tax shelters. In a sharply divided 2-1 panel ruling, the court determined that internal documents of Rhode Island-based Textron didn?t have to be given to the IRS because they are protected by the attorney work-product privilege. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton, Esq., welcomes Attorney Brian Bixby of Burns & Levinson, to help assess the important issues in the Textron case, including the scope of the how much information companies need to divulge to the IRS and perhaps other government regulators. | Get at Short URL | Download The Textron Case & Attorney Work-Product Privilege | Play in Popup.
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| The Vanishing Civil Jury Trial | Is the civil jury trial an endangered species? On this special edition of the Boston Bar, hosts Attorney Jim Brady from Brady & Monac and Attorney Paul F. Kenney from Kenney & Conley welcome Chief Justice William G. Young, United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts and Attorney Holly M. Polglase from Campbell, Campbell Edwards & Conroy, to discuss the vanishing civil jury trial against the backdrop of the constitutional right to a trial by jury. | Get at Short URL | Download The Vanishing Civil Jury Trial | Play in Popup.
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| Next Steps After the Money is Gone | As we begin to see signs of recovery, how has the economic downturn affected us financially and emotionally? On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Carmella Ginty from Ringler Associates welcome Dr. Ronit Lami , an expert in finance and psychology, to take a look at next steps after the money is gone. They will discuss the present state of the economy and its effect on people and offer tips for coping emotionally with financial losses. | Get at Short URL | Download Next Steps After the Money is Gone | Play in Popup.
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| Online Interference in the Jury Box | Jurors Twittering details of a trial. Jurors Googling information about a case. And last month, a Judge declaring a mistrial in a big federal drug case in Florida when jurors conducted research online. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, we're talking about the advances in technology, communication and information flow interfering with the justice system and the potential effect on 'trial by jury.' Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes jury behavior expert, Dr. Edward P. Schwartz, Attorney Peter Raben, defense attorney from Miami, Florida and Attorney Sean Ellsworth managing partner at Ellsworth Law Firm P.A, to discuss this hot legal topic. | Get at Short URL | Download Online Interference in the Jury Box | Play in Popup.
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| ABA TECHSHOW in Review | On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares will be talking all things ABA TECHSHOW! They will take a look at Susskind's presentation, the social side of TECHSHOW and how Twitter is a game-changer for attending conferences in general. In the Parting Shots segment, Dennis, Tom & Adriana will leave you with that one hot tip, website, or observation you can use after the show. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. | Get at Short URL | Download ABA TECHSHOW in Review | Play in Popup.
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| Software as a Service | If you've been hearing a lot about legal software as a service or SaaS lately, you'll want to listen to this Lawyer2Lawyer program. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Willliams with guests, Jack Newton, Co-founder and President of Clio, who holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Erik Mazzone, the Director of the Center for Practice Management for the North Carolina Bar Association to take an in-depth look at the advantages, disadvantages, risks and even ethical issues when it comes to legal SaaS. | Get at Short URL | Download Software as a Service | Play in Popup.
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| Patent Filing Rules Boosted by Federal Court | The Federal Circuit recently sided with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruling that the USPTO did not overstep its authority in adopting new rules that some companies and patent lawyers claim will stifle innovation and fundamentally alter patent practice. Join In-House Legal host Paul D. Boynton Esq, as he welcomes Attorney James E. Hopenfeld, a partner in Ropes & Gray's Intellectual Property Group, to discuss the immediate impact of this federal ruling and how patent practices and industries could be affected in real-world practice. | Get at Short URL | Download Patent Filing Rules Boosted by Federal Court | Play in Popup.
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| Lawyers at the Ready in Disasters | Attorneys can be more than lawyers, when the next disaster strikes. In part two of this emergency management series on Legal TIPS, host Barbara J. Gislason interviews two visionary lawyers, with unique perspectives. First, lawyer Richard Friedman, President of the National Strategy Forum, discusses the dangers he sees on the horizon, and how lawyers can prepare. And Melissa Rubin, Vice President of Field and Emergency Services of the Humane Society of the United States shares a compelling story about pets in a disaster, and offers legal and practical advice. | Get at Short URL | Download Lawyers at the Ready in Disasters | Play in Popup.
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| Both Sides of the Employee Free Choice Act Debate | There has been much debate as of late on the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they welcome Professor Richard A. Epstein, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and Attorney Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), to explore both sides of the Employee Free Choice Act debate and what the outcome would mean for the future of unions and employers and the lawyers who represent them. | Get at Short URL | Download Both Sides of the Employee Free Choice Act Debate | Play in Popup.
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| Reality Check: The Impact of Legal Technology for Lawyers | Technology can help you manage your law practice OR make you want to throw the computer or mobile device of choice out the window! Who better to talk about legal technology than three of the top legal technologists anywhere...and they speak YOUR language! Announcing (drum roll please) co-hosts and big-name legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares in this inaugural edition of the Kennedy- Mighell Report on Legal Talk Network! Insight, opinion, and maybe even a dose of advice about all the legal technology necessities and choices. On this edition: Economic reality check and the impact on legal technology for lawyers - the hard but helpful facts. Time?s up for computer illiterate lawyers - find out why! And too much stuff to search for discovery, case law, etc - what to do? Also hear their Parting Shots in the podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, "The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration." | Get at Short URL | Download Reality Check: The Impact of Legal Technology for Lawyers | Play in Popup.
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| AIG Mess: Executive Contracts | With outraged taxpayers reeling from AIG bonuses awarded to executives after a bailout, the question of executive contracts comes into play. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Franklin G. Snyder, Professor of Law at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and editor-in-chief of ContractsProf Blog and Professor Deborah W. Post, the interim dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro Law Center, as they take a look at how the AIG case will provide precedent going forward and maybe even change the future of contracts. | Get at Short URL | Download AIG Mess: Executive Contracts | Play in Popup.
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| When the Storms Surge: Insurance Claims | In part one of this two part emergency management series on Legal TIPS, host, Attorney Barbara J. Gislason welcomes Attorney Leo Jordan, Chair of the ABA TIPS Task Force on Disaster Insurance Coverage to deconstruct the complexities of knotty wind and rain insurance. Gislason and Jordan also discuss the task force?s concerns and recommendations to improve the way insurance coverage is offered in an emergency, which have been adopted as policy by the American Bar Association. | Get at Short URL | Download When the Storms Surge: Insurance Claims | Play in Popup.
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| Persuasive Presentation Technology, Jury Consulting Services & Costly Discovery | Want to know more about jury consulting and presentation technology? In this edition of the ESI Report, Gina Jytyla, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney, kicks the ESI Buzz off with special guests Tessa Eckholm, Design Director for TrialGraphix and Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant for TrialGraphix, to discuss why presentation technology is a persuasive part of trial, in addition to the significant benefits of having a jury consultant on your side. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in In re Fannie Mae Securities Litigation. | Get at Short URL | Download Persuasive Presentation Technology, Jury Consulting Services & Costly Discovery | Play in Popup.
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| MSA Update | On July 1, 2009, new rules regarding Medicare Set-asides will go into effect. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his colleague, Joan L. Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office, welcome Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, as they unravel the mysteries of the new MSA regulations. | Get at Short URL | Download MSA Update | Play in Popup.
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| Bernie Madoff: A Look Inside the Scandal | While Bernie Madoff awaits sentencing for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, hear from one of his victims - Lawrence R. Velvel, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law. Join Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams as Dean Velvel tells his story and how he is turning his experience into activism, along with special guest, Attorney Ross B. Intelisano, partner of the law firm Rich & Intelisano LLP, who represents other Madoff victims. They will take a look at the fate of the victims and who else could be involved. | Get at Short URL | Download Bernie Madoff: A Look Inside the Scandal | Play in Popup.
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| Green Law: Visiting with Ed (Begley Jr.) | The Gardere Wynne Sewell Women?s Council wanted to create a bit of drama and ended up with a slice of television when its leaders invited Ed Begley Jr., of "Living with Ed," to be the speaker at their law firm's networking cocktail party. Monica Bay, Editor-In-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes Attorney Jane Fergason, chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell Women?s Council and Jennifer King, assistant director of marketing & business development for Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, to talk about this star-powered celebration and how you too can plan your next ?green?event. | Get at Short URL | Download Green Law: Visiting with Ed (Begley Jr.) | Play in Popup.
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| Technology in the Courtroom | In this episode host Attorney Gilda Mariani speaks with Professor Rebecca Morgan, the Director of the Center for Excellence in Elder Law at Stetson University College of Law, and John Christopher, a multi-media presentation consultant who works at DecisionQuest, about the innovative use of technology in the courtroom to provide the elderly and people with disabilities with equal access to justice. Hear a description of the model Eleazer Courtroom at Stetson?s main campus at Gulfport Florida. | Get at Short URL | Download Technology in the Courtroom | Play in Popup.
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| Litigation Management | In this edition of Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and colleague Teddy Snyder, attorney and a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, welcome Adam Potter, Founder and Executive Director of the Council on Litigation Management, to discuss the importance of litigation management in today?s world. They will discuss how you can polish your litigation management skills and use the power of networking. | Get at Short URL | Download Litigation Management | Play in Popup.
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| When a Dog Enters the Courthouse | In this episode host Attorney Gilda Mariani speaks with senior deputy prosecutor Ellen O?Neill-Stephens, founder of the Courthouse Dog Program, and Deborah Starr, a psychologist who works at DecisionQuest, about how trained and certified "courthouse" dogs provide emotional support for everyone in our criminal justice system and how these animals have changed lives. You won?t want to miss hearing about this fascinating program that is gaining national momentum. | Get at Short URL | Download When a Dog Enters the Courthouse | Play in Popup.
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| Paralegals in a Down Economy | Layoffs at law firms and the recession seem to be putting a heavier load on paralegals to assist busy attorneys. Many paralegals are taking on huge projects, while working long hours and burning the midnight oil. Join Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , with guests, Linda J. Wolf, ACP the current President of NALA and Christine Parizo a PACE Registered Paralegal who writes the blog, ?A Paralegal?s Blog?, to discuss the work of a paralegal through the present economic crisis. | Get at Short URL | Download Paralegals in a Down Economy | Play in Popup.
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| Life After Lawyering | Freezing salaries and even layoffs are a couple ways firms are dealing with their present economic situation, while law students look ahead to a potentially grim future. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J . Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi ,as they welcome William D. Henderson, Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Attorney Paul J. Semenza, a Trial Attorney, formerly with the Law Office of Arthur E. Levine, to discuss life after lawyering. They will hear a real life story from a trial attorney who has experienced the ups and downs after a layoff and look at the present economy and its impact on law firms, large & small. | Get at Short URL | Download Life After Lawyering | Play in Popup.
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| Live from LegalTech New York '09: Kimberly Townsan | This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Kimberly Townsan, senior manager, legal adminimistraiton, United Technologies Corp. | Get at Short URL | Download Live from LegalTech New York '09: Kimberly Townsan | Play in Popup.
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| Live from LegalTech New York '09: Michael Kraft | This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Michael Kraft, general counsel , Kraft Kennedy Inc. | Get at Short URL | Download Live from LegalTech New York '09: Michael Kraft | Play in Popup.
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| Live from LegalTech New York '09: Dawson Horn III | This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Dawson Horn III, senior litigation counsel , Tyco International (U.S.) Inc. | Get at Short URL | Download Live from LegalTech New York '09: Dawson Horn III | Play in Popup.
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| Live from LegalTech New York '09: David Cambria | This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a feisty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With David Cambria, director of operations, law department, Aon Corp. | Get at Short URL | Download Live from LegalTech New York '09: David Cambria | Play in Popup.
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| Live from LegalTech New York '09: Theodore Banks | This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a feisty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Theodore Banks, principal, Compliance & Competition Consultants, LLC, formerly chief counsel and senior director, compliance policy, Kraft Foods Global Inc. | Get at Short URL | Download Live from LegalTech New York '09: Theodore Banks | Play in Popup.
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| Live from LegalTech New York '09: Alexander Arato | his very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Alexander Arato, vice president, associate general counsel, CA | Get at Short URL | Download Live from LegalTech New York '09: Alexander Arato | Play in Popup.
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| Celebrating Abraham Lincoln | Abraham Lincoln has become synonymous with the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as they welcome Lincoln historians Professor Paul Finkelman from the Albany Law School and Professor Jennifer L. Weber, assistant professor of history at the University of Kansas, to discuss the legacy of the first Republican president on his 200th birthday. | Get at Short URL | Download Celebrating Abraham Lincoln | Play in Popup.
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| Dissecting Fraud | On this Workers' Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce and Attorney Michael I. Fish, founding member of the Birmingham insurance defense law firm of Fish Nelson, LLC, will talk about the "F" word-fraud. It is something that makes workers comp attorneys on both sides of any case cringe. They will highlight employer fraud and hone in on premium misclassification and failure to obtain coverage by citing real life cases. | Get at Short URL | Download Dissecting Fraud | Play in Popup.
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| Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently underwent surgery for "early-stage" pancreatic cancer. While everyone is concerned about Justice Ginsburg?s health first, there is also speculation about a possible opening on the U.S. Supreme Court if she retires early. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi along with Attorney Patricia A. Millett from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and contributor to the SCOTUSblog and Professor Cruz Reynoso from UC Davis School of Law, to discuss the impact on the high court and how the Obama adminstration would fill a possible vacancy. | Get at Short URL | Download Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Play in Popup.
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| Globalization Colliding with the Complexity of E-Discovery | In this special edition of The ESI Report live from LegalTech New York, Joni Shogren, Staff Attorney at Kroll Ontrack and ESI Report special correspondent, will speak with the panel members from one of LegalTech's educational programs titled, "Multilingual Madness: Globalization is Colliding with the Complexity of E-Discovery," This program was one of the most popular at LegalTech this year, coming from the Kroll Ontrack sponsored Hot, Hot, Hot Topics in E-Discovery track. During this discussion, Joni seeks a global perspective on e-discovery and the issues it presents across the globe from the panel of experts, including: Michelle Mahoney, Director for Applied Legal Technology at Mallesons Stephen Jaques in Australia, Mark Surguy, Senior Associate with Pinsent Masons LLP in the United Kingdom and Ken Nourse, the Managing Director for Legal Technologies for Kroll Ontrack in the Asia-Pacific region. You won?t want to miss this exciting show! | Get at Short URL | Download Globalization Colliding with the Complexity of E-Discovery | Play in Popup.
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| The Economy of Structured Settlements | In this edition of Ringler Radio, join host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler?s Philadelphia office, as they turn to Dr. Christopher Coyne, Associate Professor in the Department of Finance from Haub School of Business at St. Joseph's University to discuss the state of the economy, the importance of a structured settlement especially now and how we all need to have hope during these hard times. | Get at Short URL | Download The Economy of Structured Settlements | Play in Popup.
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| Taming the Litigation Beast | Play in Popup. | At the first sniff of a claim or a lawsuit against your company, the in-house legal department must take charge of a case and not let go. Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., with trial attorney, Barry Weiner, from the law firm Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, as they discuss how to tame the litigation beast and share thoughts and insights on how in-house lawyers can effectively control their litigation budgets. |
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| Sneak Peek at LTNY 09 | LegalTech New York 09 will be a three-day whirlwind, with vendor demonstrations, panels, parties and blogging! A feast for the legal community, with plenty of activity to inspire both veterans and novices. Joining host, Monica Bay, Editor-In-Chief of Law Technology News, for a preview of some of this year?s highlights is Henry Dicker, vice-president of Incisive Media Events, and Donna Payne, CEO of Payne Consulting Group, and winner of LTN?s first Consultant of the Year award. | Get at Short URL | Download Sneak Peek at LTNY 09 | Play in Popup.
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| Layoffs & Lawsuits | Unemployment numbers are rising as companies are shedding workers at an alarming rate. In-house lawyers are front and center to make sure their companies don?t run afoul of laws that protect workers during layoffs. Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., with guest Bret A. Cohen, an employment law specialist and partner at Mintz Levin in Boston, for insight on layoffs and lawsuits - how in-house lawyers can effectively advise their companies on this pressing issue. | Get at Short URL | Download Layoffs & Lawsuits | Play in Popup.
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| 2008 Year in Review, Production Format & ESI Cooperation | Want to know what went on in the world of e-discovery in 2008? Would you like a peek into what's new on the horizon? In this edition of The ESI Report, Gina Jytyla, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney, opens the ESI Buzz with special guests Andrea Marshall, legal consultant for Kroll Ontrack and Attorney Todd Newton from the Mitchell Williams law firm, as they review 2008?s ESI developments and discuss predictions for the year ahead. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Gina Jytyla and Kroll Ontrack legal correspondent Meridith Socha, focus on the facts surrounding Covad Communications Co. v. Revonet, Inc. | Get at Short URL | Download 2008 Year in Review, Production Format & ESI Cooperation | Play in Popup.
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| The Aftermath of the TVA Disaster | On December 22, 2008, there was a major coal ash spill at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant, which poured 1.1 billion gallons of toxic material over 300 acres. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he turns to the experts, Attorney Robin Greenwald, head of Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental Toxic Tort practice and Attorney Lisa Evans from Earthjustice, as they discuss the aftermath of this disaster. They will take a look at the TVA disaster, environmental litigation and get a first-hand account of the damage and the effect on the surrounding residents. | Get at Short URL | Download The Aftermath of the TVA Disaster | Play in Popup.
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| Grimm Prognosis | Are lawyers qualified to craft key words for searching discovery documents? That's one of the most important questions addressed in a landmark 2008 case, Victor Stanley Inc. v. Creative Pipe Inc. Craig Ball, Law Technology News' e-discovery columnist and editor Monica Bay discuss why Judge Grimm is hailed for his insightful rulings in the case, and how his opinion is helping shape trends in e-discovery. | Get at Short URL | Download Grimm Prognosis | Play in Popup.
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| Brain Drain | What happens when your ex-employee walks out with crucial, proprietary company data, and joins your biggest competitor? Craig Ball, Law Technology News' e-discovery columnist and editor Monica Bay discuss What should you do - and not do - to protect your interests, and information. | Get at Short URL | Download Brain Drain | Play in Popup.
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| The Marvel of Randy Snow | At the peak of a blossoming tennis career, Randy Snow was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a business owner and nationally recognized sales associate, a Fortune 500 speaker and one of the most successful gold medal wheelchair athletes in history. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Randy Snow, the first Paralympian to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, to share his inspirational story. Larry and Randy will discuss the tools needed to overcome obstacles and succeed and the power of preparation, focus and teamwork. | Get at Short URL | Download The Marvel of Randy Snow | Play in Popup.
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| The Pros & Cons of Twitter | The stand-out free social networking and micro-blogging service, Twitter, has been praised and shunned by legal professionals. What do YOU think? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Kevin O?Keefe, CEO of LexBlog and Owner of LexMonitor and Attorney Scott Greenfield who writes the blog, Simple Justice, to discuss the pros and cons of Twitter and discuss whether it is a phenomenon or a necessity for lawyers and law firms. | Get at Short URL | Download The Pros & Cons of Twitter | Play in Popup.
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| The Value Challenge Initiative | For years, in-house lawyers have struggled with keeping the lid on legal expenses. On In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., welcomes guests Susan Hackett, senior vice president and general counsel of the Association of Corporate Counsel and Jeffrey E. Stone partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, to discuss the Value Challenge Initiative and the relationship in-house lawyers need to have with outside law firms to get more accountability and value from their service providers. | Get at Short URL | Download The Value Challenge Initiative | Play in Popup.
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| Cardiac Injury Claims | Cardiac injury claims in workers comp cases can be tricky. On this Workers? Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, turns to Dr. Julian M. Aroesty, cardiologist from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, to explore the basics of proving and defending a work related cardiac injury claim focusing on basic causation issues, the importance of accurate history and a look at the role of a pre-existing condition. | Get at Short URL | Download Cardiac Injury Claims | Play in Popup.
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| Breast Cancer Litigation | In October of 2008, the husband of a woman named Genevieve Lupp was awarded over $1.2 million by a jury after a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania radiology group failed to timely diagnose and treat her for breast cancer, which ultimately resulted in her untimely death. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome Attorney Peter M. Villari, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C and the plaintiff lawyer who pursued this case to a judgment, to discuss the case and breast cancer litigation. They will take a look at this case, focus on the verdict and discuss the importance of timely diagnosis and treatments of breast cancer. | Get at Short URL | Download Breast Cancer Litigation | Play in Popup.
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| Predictions 2009 | What a year it has been! From the economic crisis, to the auto industry bailout, foreclosures, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the election of Barack Obama and many important court decisions. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they welcome returning guest and prediction guru, Stephen L. Kaplan, partner in the Orange County California office of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan and Burns to discuss his 2009 Predictions and you'll find out his track record! | Get at Short URL | Download Predictions 2009 | Play in Popup.
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| The "So-Called Death" of the Billable Hour | For about 50 years the ?billable hour? has been a dominant feature of the legal profession. Coined by some as the ?cockroach of the legal world,? many argue that it?s all about the ?quality? of time spent on a client, not ?quantity?. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they welcome Attorney Stewart Weltman from the Weltman Law Firm to discuss the status of the ?billable hour?. They talk about the shift in legal billing practices and reaction from the legal community. | Get at Short URL | Download The "So-Called Death" of the Billable Hour | Play in Popup.
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| The Controversy Surrounding Gardasil | You may have heard about the Gardasil vaccine for teenage girls, but you may not have heard about the serious side effects, allegedly affecting some young women. Merck, the company that manufactures the vaccine, the CDC and the FDA all say Gardasil is safe, effective, and important. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, who will discuss this controversy and the litigation swirling around Gardasil with experts, Attorney Tom Girardi, nationally known plaintiff lawyer from the California firm, Girardi & Keese and Erin Brockovich, (yes the real Erin Brockovich from the movie by the same name), President of Brockovich Research & Consulting. They will take a look at the side effects in some cases, Gardasil litigation and focus in on the efforts to educate young women about this controversial vaccine. | Get at Short URL | Download The Controversy Surrounding Gardasil | Play in Popup.
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| Diversity in the Legal Profession | People are making a difference in the legal community. The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession recently announced their selection of judges, lawyers, a legislator and a law professor to receive the 2009 Spirit of Excellence Awards, honoring efforts to promote a more diverse legal profession. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Fred Alvarez, chair of the ABA Commission on Opportunities for Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession and award recipients Attorney Richard A. Soden, of counsel to the Boston office of the national law firm of Goodwin Procter LLP and Justice Dan Sosa Jr., retired Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, to talk about diversity in the legal profession. They will discuss the progress over the years, how they have overcome barriers and made opportunities available to others and how they encourage young people to pursue law as a career. | Get at Short URL | Download Diversity in the Legal Profession | Play in Popup.
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| Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation | It's no secret that millions of Americans depend on pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices to improve their health and quality of life. Unfortunately, sometimes medications come with side effects and each year, over a quarter of a million side effects related to prescription drugs are reported. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-hosts, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Head of Midwest Operations for Ringler and Brad Mathers from the Dublin, Ohio office, welcome Attorney John A. Lancione, Jr. from the firm Lancione & Lancione, to talk about pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. They will explore the role of the FDA, highlight the drug Gentamicin and see what needs to be done to stop the side effects from medications and defects from devices. | Get at Short URL | Download Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation | Play in Popup.
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| The Economy's Effect on UK Law Firms | The failing economy is having an impact on law firms and not just in the U.S. Firms are cutting staff, scrapping bonuses and some law firms are even collapsing. Across the pond in the UK, law firms are facing similar troubles. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Ronnie Fox, Principal of the UK law firm Fox and Jonathan Fagan, Solicitor and Managing Director of Ten Percent Legal Recruitment, also in the UK, to talk about how the present economic crisis is affecting not only law firms here, but firms in the UK. They will discuss the obstacles that UK law firms face and what needs to be done to get through these hard times. | Get at Short URL | Download The Economy's Effect on UK Law Firms | Play in Popup.
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| Document Review, Protective Orders & Production Requests | Did you ever wonder what goes into reviewing vast amounts of discoverable electronically stored information? In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, opens the ESI Buzz with experts, Joe White, a System Engineer for Kroll Ontrack and Kara Kirkeby, Manager of Document Review at Kroll Ontrack, to discuss what tools and techniques litigation professionals can use to successfully navigate the document review process. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Gina Jytyla and Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, focus on the facts surrounding Containment Technologies Group Inc. v. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. | Get at Short URL | Download Document Review, Protective Orders & Production Requests | Play in Popup.
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| Corporate Governance: In Need of Reform? | It was only six years ago that Sarbanes-Oxley was passed by Congress with the intent on restoring public confidence after corporate scandals affected companies like Enron. However in light of recent bailout requests from AIG, Citigroup and now GM, the focus is once again on more stringent corporate governance. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi with special guests Mary Mack, Corporate Technology Counsel at Fios, Inc and Professor Nancy Rapoport, Gordon & Silver, Ltd. Professor at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Together they look at this important new phase of corporate governance. | Get at Short URL | Download Corporate Governance: In Need of Reform? | Play in Popup.
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| Economic Bailout: Options & Legal Perspectives | Bailout or bankruptcy for the U.S. automakers to the tune of 25-Billion? Law. com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes experts, Professor Eugene F. Fama, the Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Attorney Andrew Z. Schwartz,head of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group, at Foley Hoag LLP and Attorney Lisa C. Wood, Partner and Co-Chair of Securities and Corporate Disputes Practice,at Foley Hoag LLP, to discuss the economic and legal options and consequences. | Get at Short URL | Download Economic Bailout: Options & Legal Perspectives | Play in Popup.
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| Public Defenders' Side of Justice | It takes a special kind of lawyer to be a public defender today. Case overload is just one issue causing seven Public Defender's offices across the country to refuse to take on new cases or sue to limit their workload. Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Bennett H. Brummer, Public Defender in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami-Dade County and David Carroll, Director of Research for the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) to take a look at the state of the public defender system. They will discuss the common issues that public defenders are struggling with, the effect on defendants and what is being done to faciliate the process and put the quality back into public representation. | Get at Short URL | Download Public Defenders' Side of Justice | Play in Popup.
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| Financial Strength in these Uncertain Economic Times | The economic troubles in the U.S. have hit hard and no one is sure how long before things begin to rebound. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Ron McHugh, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Fixed Products for John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. and Betty Gregware, Sales Executive and Certified Structured Settlement Consultant with John Hancock Structured Settlements, to discuss the importance of financial strength of the insurance industry in these uncertain economic times. They will explore the bright spots in the current crisis, why ratings matter and get an overview of Fixed Products and how Structured Settlements fit into the mix. | Get at Short URL | Download Financial Strength in these Uncertain Economic Times | Play in Popup.
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| The Business Case of the Century: Wyeth V. Levine | This week, the highly publicized case of Wyeth V. Levine came before the Supreme Court. The case involves Diana Levine, who lost her arm to gangrene due to an IV push with the drug, Phenergen. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Attorney Michael A. Ferrara, Jr. from the Ferrara Law firm and Attorney James Beck from the firm Dechert LLP and blogger for Drug and Device Law Blog, to discuss this big case. They will will look at Wyeth v. Levine, discuss the power of the FDA, federal pre-emption and what the upcoming ruling means for the future of Pharmaceutical companies and the FDA. | Get at Short URL | Download The Business Case of the Century: Wyeth V. Levine | Play in Popup.
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| Social Media, Twitter & Law Firms | Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook-social networking has hit the mainstream. How about in the legal community? Some firms look at social networking as a great PR tool for business, where others fear it. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome experts, Brian Carter, keynote speaker and Director of Search Engine Marketing (PPC), SEO, and Social Media at Fuel Interactive and Heather M. Milligan, Director of Marketing at Barger & Wolen LLP. They will explore Twitter, discuss why some lawyers are skeptical of Web 2.0. and take a look at how networking sites can be a marketing and business tool. | Get at Short URL | Download Social Media, Twitter & Law Firms | Play in Popup.
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| Navigating Social Security Disability | Many lawyers and their clients are interested in the nuances of the Social Security Administration and how it works especially in today's market. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Woodyard, an associate in the Dallas and London offices, welcome Barbara Mountain, Director of Marketing/Client Relations for Integrated Benefits, Inc, to explore the world of social security. Ms. Mountain has over 14 years disability claims and Social Security disability experience. They will discuss social security, how the social security system works, how benefits are awarded, how the appeal system works and who can be the best advocate for best results. | Get at Short URL | Download Navigating Social Security Disability | Play in Popup.
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| Voter Fraud & Election Law | Voter fraud, faulty equipment, voter purges, 3rd party registration problems-These are just some of the issues plaguing elections past and present. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcome experts, Attorney Brenda Wright, Legal Director of Demos, and Attorney Edward Still a Birmingham lawyer who specializes in voting law and founder of the blog, Votelaw.com. They will discuss legal issues surrounding voter?s rights, voter fraud, election litigation and what can and can't be done to recruit voters. | Get at Short URL | Download Voter Fraud & Election Law | Play in Popup.
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| The New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 | Every lawyer knows the costs of discovery can escalate. Last month on September 19, 2008, President Bush signed Senate Bill 2450 into law, which establishes Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and is effective immediately. This law creates a new rule of evidence limiting certain attorney-client privilege and work product waivers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Attorney Robert D. Owen, a partner in Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., to take a look at New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and see how this new rule will affect litigation and litigation costs as well as clients. | Get at Short URL | Download The New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 | Play in Popup.
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| What's Important to In-House Counsel: Part 2 | Did you want to know how corporations can arm themselves with the knowledge and tools to be prepared for dealing with electronic discovery before litigation commences? In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, opens the ESI Buzz with experts, Patrick Oot, Director of Electronic Discovery and Senior Litigation Counsel at Verizon in Washington and Chris Wall, Manager with Kroll Ontrack?s Legal Technologies Consulting Group, to discuss this exciting topic. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Gina Jytyla and Joni Shogren, Kroll Ontrack Staff Attorneys, focus on the facts surrounding Nursing Home Pension Fund v. Oracle Corp. Don?t miss it! | Get at Short URL | Download What's Important to In-House Counsel: Part 2 | Play in Popup.
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| Life Cycle of a Lawsuit Part 2 | How does a case proceed once it does get selected by a firm? In part two of this discussion on the life cycle of a lawsuit, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome back Attorney Paul Brandes, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C, to discuss next steps in proceeding with a case. They will discuss the secondary process of pre-filing of the lawsuit, how to be thorough in the process, risk versus reward situation and get a real life example of a case that came full circle. | Get at Short URL | Download Life Cycle of a Lawsuit Part 2 | Play in Popup.
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| Altria V. Good: Deceptive Advertising Before the Supreme Court | Will the U.S. Supreme Court dismiss a class action suit brought by smokers in Maine, who say they were misled into believing that "low tar" and "light" cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes? Arguments heard before the high court this week, pit tobacco giant, Phillip Morris against smokers. Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, a nationally known whistleblower involving tobacco company, Brown & Williamson. Wigand's courageous story ultimately led to a landmark case against big tobacco, changes in cigarette advertising and was the basis for the movie, The Insider. He is now founder of SMOKE-FREE KIDS, Inc. Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times and Law.com, also joins us to discuss this important case with insights from inside the courtroom. | Get at Short URL | Download Altria V. Good: Deceptive Advertising Before the Supreme Court | Play in Popup.
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| Green Yields Green | In challenging economic times, IT leaders can implement "green" policies that help their organizations save money and keep their technology edge. Monica Bay, LawTechnologyNow host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, welcomes Tom Ranalli, technical services manager for Kirkland & Ellis, to offer concrete tips to help your firm decide when to "do it yourself" or outsource technology, how to negotiate with vendors and how to get your professionals to compute and travel "smart." | Get at Short URL | Download Green Yields Green | Play in Popup.
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| Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 3rd Anniversary! | A special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, marking our 3rd anniversary and our 150th show! We have covered a lot of legal stories over the course of three years and Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guests and play clips from some stand out shows with guests who have inspired, educated and even made us laugh. Bob & Craig welcome back Professor Eugene Volokh, professor at the UCLA School of Law and blogger for the Volokh Conspiracy and Attorney/musician Larry Savell of Chadbourne & Parke to discuss his new album, "The Lawtunes: Live At Blackacre" and introduce a new theme song made especially for Lawyer2Lawyer! And extra thanks to YOU, our audience, for making Lawyer2Lawyer one of the top legal podcasts in the legal community! | Get at Short URL | Download Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 3rd Anniversary! | Play in Popup.
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| A 101 on Traumatic Brain Injuries | A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Ringler Radiohost, Larry Cohen and co-host and Ringler Associate, Cindy Chanley, speak to the experts, Attorney Joseph Cammarata and Attorney Ira Sherman, from the firm Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C., to give some real life examples of TBI's and take a look at signs, prevention and treatment for traumatic brain injuries. | Get at Short URL | Download A 101 on Traumatic Brain Injuries | Play in Popup.
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| The Aftermath of Hurricane Ike | When Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast, many were left to deal with the devastation of the storm which toppled businesses, firms and homes. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams & Bob Ambrogi as they speak to Bill Livesay, Executive Director from Andrews Kurth LLP and Miriam Rozen, staff reporter from Texas Lawyer, to get their personal accounts of Hurricane Ike. On Lawyer2Lawyer, you'll hear how it has affected law firms and look at what firms are doing to assist their employees, their clients and those in need.
* If you would like to help those affected by Hurricane Ike, you can donate here at the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund. | Get at Short URL | Download The Aftermath of Hurricane Ike | Play in Popup.
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| The Legal Side of the Lehman Brothers Collapse | The largest bankruptcy case in U.S. history is playing out before us with the fall of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., creating chaos in the financial community. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they talk to the top legal experts, Attorney John D. Penn, Partner at the firm, Haynes and Boone, LLP and Attorney Victor Bass, Partner at the firm, Burns & Levinson LLP, about how lawyers will unravel the company?s assets, what will happen to stockholders and customers along with the impact of all that on the economy. Hear their take on the legal options and strategies being used in this unprecedented case. | Get at Short URL | Download The Legal Side of the Lehman Brothers Collapse | Play in Popup.
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| Healthcare, Data Security & Preservation Inadequacies | Hospitals and healthcare facilities routinely collect sensitive patient information that if stolen could lead to damaging personal consequences. In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, opens the Buzz with experts, Brian Lapidus, Chief Operating Officer in Kroll's Fraud Solutions division and Alan Brill, Senior Managing Director for Technology Services at Kroll Ontrack, to discuss how health care facilities can strengthen their security to safeguard against data breaches. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division of Kroll Ontrack, joins Kroll Ontrack Staff Attorney, Aaron Hall, to discuss the defendant's failure to preserve electronic data and resulting sanctions ordered in Keithley v. Homestore.com, Inc. | Get at Short URL | Download Healthcare, Data Security & Preservation Inadequacies | Play in Popup.
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| Life Cycle of a Lawsuit | How do lawyers choose their cases? In part one of this discussion on the life cycle of a lawsuit, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome Attorney Paul Brandes, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C, to discuss the rigid process of picking a case, who needs to be involved in the case and what criteria a case needs to have to be accepted by a firm. | Get at Short URL | Download Life Cycle of a Lawsuit | Play in Popup.
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| Check Scam Targeting Law Firms | Attorneys have fallen prey to a new email scam circulating that specifically targets law firms. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he dissects this check scam sweeping law firms. Craig welcomes Attorney Gregory Bartko, an Atlanta securities and corporate attorney and Attorney John P. Donohue, Senior Counsel from Thorp Reed & Armstrong in Philadelphia to talk about the details of the scam, how they were targeted, how one lawyer was victimized and one narrowly escaped - this is a story you can't afford to miss! | Get at Short URL | Download Check Scam Targeting Law Firms | Play in Popup.
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| Federal Copyright Law & Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy | Last week, the FBI arrested blogger, Kevin Cogill of Culver City, California, on suspicion of violating a federal copyright law for posting nine tracks from the unreleased and much anticipated Guns n? Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his blog. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they discuss this hot legal topic with Attorney Lisa Borodkin, an entertainment attorney in private practice in Los Angeles and Attorney Philip Daniels an associate in the Entertainment, Media and Communications Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. Hear about the legal issues in this case, the new federal copyright law and what the future looks like for Cogill. | Get at Short URL | Download Federal Copyright Law & Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy | Play in Popup.
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| Social Networking: Not Just for Teens | Social networking websites have grown up and are becoming important tools for lawyers, firms and companies. From keeping track of colleagues, to finding referrals and introductions, to vetting an expert witness, these ?profiles on steroids? can provide critical competitive intelligence to help your practice blossom. Monica Bay, LawTechnologyNow host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes Massachusetts lawyer Robert J. Ambrogi, who writes Law Technology News? Web Watch column, and is a veteran legal industry observer, to share his insights about LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, Legal OnRamp, Martindale Hubbell Connected, and other sites. | Get at Short URL | Download Social Networking: Not Just for Teens | Play in Popup.
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| The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus | In 1977, an informal group of five women trial lawyers assembled to talk about issues that affected them as women in law. In 1979, the American Association for Justice officially established the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and from then grew to what it is today. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Gayle Christen from the Ohio office of Ringler Associates, welcome special guest, Attorney Rhonda Gail Davis, who has chaired the Women Caucus at the AAJ for the term 2007-2008. Larry, Gayle and Attorney Davis will discuss the origin of the Women Trial Lawyer Caucus, unique issues that women trial attorneys face, women attorneys venturing into smaller firms or solo practice, gender bias in the legal profession and the women trial attorneys who have inspired her to excel in the legal profession. | Get at Short URL | Download The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus | Play in Popup.
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| MBTA v. Anderson | It all started when three MIT students put together a presentation for their Network Security Class at MIT about their findings regarding the security vulnerabilities of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Charlie Card and Charlie Ticket. The MBTA sued the students and MIT in United States District Court in Massachusetts. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they discuss this case with Tuna Chaterjee, a fellow at the Berkman Center and a Staff Attorney with the Citizen Media Law Project and Attorney Marc Randazza, First Amendment attorney with the law firm of Weston, Garrou, Walters & Mooney. They we will take a look at the legal issues involved in MBTA vs. Anderson, the rights of these students, the lawsuit filed, First Amendment issues, security issues and what the future holds for these students. | Get at Short URL | Download MBTA v. Anderson | Play in Popup.
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| The Recruitment Story: Large Firms & Law Students | Law students are back at school, thinking ahead to the job they want once they graduate. And big firms are looking at the cream of the crop of law students. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams gets two different perspectives on that process. Craig welcomes David Leinwand, Partner and Chair of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton?s Recruiting Committee, Matthew Donnelly, third year law student at the University of Iowa College of Law and Roger Smerage third year law student at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, to discuss how large firms are recruiting, the interview process, the competitive environment, and what students are looking for in a firm. Hear the insights you won't get anywhere else! | Get at Short URL | Download The Recruitment Story: Large Firms & Law Students | Play in Popup.
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| Legendary Trial Attorney: Gerry Spence | Attorney Gerry Spence has practiced law for over fifty years, has never lost a criminal case and is the author of sixteen books. On Lawyer2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi talk to Attorney Spence about his most prominent cases, life as a trial attorney, his founding of the Trial Lawyers College, his opinion about law school, stepping into the world of blogging and his mission to represent the poor, the injured and the forgotten. Listen and find out why he says "Lawyers disappoint me." | Get at Short URL | Download Legendary Trial Attorney: Gerry Spence | Play in Popup.
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| Summer Associates | How do summer associates programs at major law firms work? Hear the perspectives from current associates who were summers and a leader in the recruitment strategy at a large firm on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, both attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers. We welcome guests, Attorney Lydia Kelley, partner and co-chair of the recruiting committee at McDermott, Will & Emery in Chicago along with two young Associates now working at big firms, Claudine Coumbres at White & Case, LLP in New York and Michel Ayer at Quarles & Brady, LLP in Phoenix. Listen to their first hand experiences and opinions. | Get at Short URL | Download Summer Associates | Play in Popup.
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| Brain Injuries & Aluminum Bats | Baseball -America?s favorite past time is equated with good old-fashion fun-but in recent years there have been a number of brain injuries stemming from the use of aluminum bats in baseball games from Little League on up. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors, welcome Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci to discuss this controversial topic. They will discuss real life cases, Attorney Romanucci?s efforts to pass a bill in his home state to exclude aluminum bats from baseball games and look ahead and what is being done to make baseball safer on the baseball diamond. | Get at Short URL | Download Brain Injuries & Aluminum Bats | Play in Popup.
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| Keyword Clues, International Forensics & Waiver of Privilege | This edition of The ESI Report, features a member of the federal judiciary and an international computer forensics expert, along with recent e-discovery case law. In the Buzz, Chief Magistrate Judge Paul W. Grimm discusses adequate keyword searches, inadvertent waivers of privilege and Victor Stanley v. Creative Pipe with Special Correspondent Gina Jytyla, Kroll Ontrack Staff Attorney. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Meridith Socha, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, focuses on e-discovery issues examined in In re Intel Corp. Microprocessor Antitrust Litigation. Want to know more about international e-discovery and forensics? In the Spotlight, Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, talks with Ben Pasco Managing Director of Legal Technologies, Kroll Ontrack in the Asia Pacific region. | Get at Short URL | Download Keyword Clues, International Forensics & Waiver of Privilege | Play in Popup.
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| Privacy and Piracy: Viacom v. YouTube | Viacom accused Google's video sharing website, YouTube of violating its copyright in a $1 billion lawsuit. And as of last week, Google and Viacom reached an agreement to allow Google's YouTube to mask important user information from records before the handover to Viacom. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kevin A. Thompson from the firm Davis McGrath LLC, and Lauren Gelman, Executive Director of Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society to discuss this case. They will discuss the legal issues, privacy rights, piracy issues and what this case means for the users, the source of business for these companies. | Get at Short URL | Download Privacy and Piracy: Viacom v. YouTube | Play in Popup.
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| Case Resolution | Listen to this behind the scenes look at Alternate Dispute Resolution with Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Joan Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office and special guest, Plaintiff Attorney Robert H. Flynn from The Flynn Law Firm, P.C. in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Larry, Joan and Attorney Flynn will explore the differences and similarities between arbitration and mediation, real life cases involving ADR?s, and Attorney Flynn?s experience with structured settlements from the plaintiff?s perspective. | Get at Short URL | Download Case Resolution | Play in Popup.
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| Federal Jurist & Legal Blogger | A very special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Judge Nancy Gertner from the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, speaks out about her experience as a criminal defense attorney, her career rise to jurist and...blogging as a Judge. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams as they welcome the Honorable Nancy Gertner, recipient of the 2008 Thurgood Marshall Award of the American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, recognizing her contributions to advancing human rights and civil liberties. | Get at Short URL | Download Federal Jurist & Legal Blogger | Play in Popup.
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| Posse Comitatus in 2008 | The global war on terrorism has shined a new light on the Posse Comitatus Act which dates back to 1878 and defined the role of the US military in our lives here at home in America. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wright, Settlement Annuity Specialist from Ringler?s Atlanta office, explore Posse Comitatus with Attorney Robert L. Shannon, Jr., an expert on the topic and a partner in the Atlanta law firm of Hall, Booth, Smith and Slover, PC. They will define Posse Comiatus, look back at the history, discuss how it pertains to national tragedies like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, the military?s role and what Posse Comitatus has to do with the state of affairs in 2008. | Get at Short URL | Download Posse Comitatus in 2008 | Play in Popup.
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| Peter Hsiao - CleanTech: Almost Live from LegalTech West Coast | Join Law Technology Now host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, Monica Bay, with six experts, who presented at LegalTech West Coast 2008, as part of the "FutureTech" track. The panel featured six industry leaders who each looked forward to the changing world of our legal technology community. From e-discovery to leadership, each expert shared his or her vision of what's in our FutureTech and now you can listen to each in six separate podcasts sponsored by BlueArc right here!
Peter Hsiao, Head, Land Use & Environmental Law Group, Morrison & Foerster: CleanTech -- Firms are beginning to embrace "green" practices and strategies that will help us all better serve our clients and our communities. | Get at Short URL | Download Peter Hsiao - CleanTech: Almost Live from LegalTech West Coast | Play in Popup.
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| Supreme Court Rulings Wrap-Up '08 | The Supreme Court wrapped up on June 26th with its final ruling-an Individual Right to Bear Arms. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they talk shop with the experts: Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times, American Lawyer Media and Law.com and Amy Howe, from the firm Howe & Russell, PC. and contributor to the SCOTUS Blog. They will discuss these wrap-up rulings, get reactions to the rulings and look at what the Supreme Court will look like at the same time next year when we are under the rule of a new President. | Get at Short URL | Download Supreme Court Rulings Wrap-Up '08 | Play in Popup.
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| The Demise of Bear Stearns | Last week Ralph R. Cioffi and Matthew M. Tannin, both former hedge fund managers for Bear Stearns, surrendered to federal agents and were charged with nine counts of securities, mail and wire fraud. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Rich Strassberg, a partner in Goodwin Procter?s Litigation Department and chair of its White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice, to discuss the details of this criminal case. They will explore the Bear Stearns scandal, look into the criminal charges against the ex-managers, the state of the mortgage market, the evidence in their email correspondence, tackle the topic of white-collar crime and look at what criminally can happen to these once successful fund managers. | Get at Short URL | Download The Demise of Bear Stearns | Play in Popup.
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| Medicare Set-Asides and New CMS Rules | Medicare set-asides and the new CMS rules regarding the liability side of the house will take effect in July 2009. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Joan Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler offices, revisit this hot topic with Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, to explore next steps after the new rules take effect. They will discuss Peter?s role as liason to CMS, how these new rules may affect settlements and the insurance industry and get a structured settlement perspective on how to educate plaintiff attorneys about these new rules. | Get at Short URL | Download Medicare Set-Asides and New CMS Rules | Play in Popup.
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| Boumediene v. Bush, Habeas Corpus & the Future of Guantanamo | In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Boumediene v. Bush, that suspected terrorists and foreign fighters held by the U.S. military at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have the right to challenge their detention in federal court. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams, welcomes experts, Aziz Huq, Deputy Director from The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Edward Lazarus, partner at the firm, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court to explore this significant ruling. They will discuss habeas corpus rights of Guantanamo detainees and others, the effect on the war on terrorism and what this means for detainees. | Get at Short URL | Download Boumediene v. Bush, Habeas Corpus & the Future of Guantanamo | Play in Popup.
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| Data Privacy, Multilingual Discovery & Text Messages | Want to know more about data privacy and protection in cross border litigation? In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, opens the Buzz with experts, Tracey Stretton, Legal Consultant with Kroll Ontrack?s UK office and Mark Surguy, a UK solicitor specializing in large scale multiparty litigation, to tackle this hot topic in the e-discovery world. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, will take a look at the text messaging review and production protocol issued in Flagg v. City of Detroit. | Get at Short URL | Download Data Privacy, Multilingual Discovery & Text Messages | Play in Popup.
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| The Emergence of New Law Schools | A sign of the times ~ more law schools? According to the National Law Journal, law schools are on the rise with as many as ten new ones, and a majority set to open on the East Coast. That's what Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi discuss with experts, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean of the Donald Bren School of Law at UC Irvine and Dean Thomas F. Guernsey, President and Dean, Albany Law School. They explore traditional vs. new age law schools, what these new law schools have to offer, the ABA accreditation process and take a look at the reality after law school for students. | Get at Short URL | Download The Emergence of New Law Schools | Play in Popup.
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| Time to Time Manage | Every manager's and leader's mission is to positively influence. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes guests, William Oncken, III and Alan Boal to describe The William Oncken Corporation?s leadership seminar, Managing Management Time? (MMT), and proprietary techniques, which provide the road map and process for accomplishing that mission. They will take an in depth look at the Oncken philosophy, discretionary time, controlling your events, the Oncken professional, and the professional versus the amateur in today?s workplace. | Get at Short URL | Download Time to Time Manage | Play in Popup.
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