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Lawyer 2 Lawyer : The Legal Issues Surrounding Homelessness
July 23, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn cities across our nation, homelessness is an ongoing problem. According to the 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, completed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to COVID, roughly 580,000 people were experiencing homelessness in the United States on a single night in 2020. This represented the fourth consecutive year in which homelessness increased nationwide. The severity of this problem has led to high profile conflicts on how to address ...
Lawyerist Podcast : #338: Reframing Your Client Experience, with Spencer Keys
July 22, 2021 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBLabster Spencer Keys shares with us what he has done to make sure his firm stays client centered. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to DK Global, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : House Arrest!
July 21, 2021 20:15 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Democratic side of the Texas Legislature escapes to DC while Republicans plot revenge. It seems no one is trying to make friends. What will happen next? Professor Randall Erben from the University of Texas School of Law walks us through this parliamentary predicament. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Clients Need To Mind Their Own Business About Returning To The Office
July 21, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBJones Day continues to be a black box -- let's break that open. Morgan Stanley is urging its outside counsel to get back to the office. To what extent do clients get to dictate how law firms run their business? And we talk about cruise lines suing Florida and a Catholic school suing Michigan claiming that making schoolchildren wear masks is sacrilegious, which seems like a stretch. Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Can the raucous history of Chicago's lakefront teach us how to preserve land for public use?
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBChicago's lakefront with its parks, museums, beaches and public spaces is an accident of history. But can we take lessons from that history to create sustainable and environmentally responsible public spaces? Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrill look at the political, commercial and legal wrangling–some of which involved very strange bedfellows–that led to the development of lakefront land and its preservation for public use in their new book, Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : How one bankruptcy software company had a banner year despite filings hitting a low
July 21, 2021 10:59 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWhen COVID-19 began hitting the United States hard in spring 2020, Janine Sickmeyer was among those in the bankruptcy world who thought that there would be a tsunami of cases. But contrary to the prognostications of many, the influx of bankruptcy matters never materialized. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.
Legal Talk Today : Leggo my Crypto!
July 19, 2021 17:35 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBKraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, was forced by a court to provide user lists to the IRS. But, without probable cause and a warrant, isn’t that a violation of the 4th Amendment for traders not currently under investigation? Donna F. Hartl and Jake Nicholson from the law firm of Roetzel & Andress join us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Legal Talk Today : Trump vs. Social Media
July 16, 2021 18:01 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOur 200th Episode! Former President Donald Trump files a class action lawsuit against the world’s biggest social media companies. Does that mean we will lose Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube? Ken White (of Popehat) returns to Ken-Splain. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Does it Take 10,000 Hours to Become a Legal Tech Expert?
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBAre there good ways to develop your legal technology expertise in a hurry? Well, Dennis and Tom’s short answer is no, but don’t let that get you down! Tune in for their tips and resources for building your knowledge base and gaining a greater understanding of the ever-expanding relationship between technology and law. This time on “Hot or Not?”, the guys examine asynchronous audio/video tools and offer their take on this tech’s practicality in the workplace. As always, stay tuned for t...
The Paralegal Voice : Paralegal Pathways: Legal Operations
July 15, 2021 14:49 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBAs part of a continuing effort to show the different career paths open to paralegals, host Carl Morrison welcomes a fellow legal operations expert to share his backstory. Tom Stephenson, legal operations manager at Teladoc Health, shares his career trajectory from paralegal in private practice, legal tech consultant to the head of legal operations. Stephenson and Morrison discuss the increasing value of legal operations in helping legal teams run more efficiently and make better decisio...
Lawyerist Podcast : #337: Establishing Systems for Your Firm, with Valentina Rose
July 15, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBLabster Valentina Rose shares about how systems and technology she put in place have helped propel her firm forward. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Rocket Matter, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : The Greatest Legal Research Hack
July 14, 2021 16:50 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat can you do if you don't have the law on your side? Have you considered telling the judge that legal research is an insult to you both? Because that's what one of the lawyers in the various Trump election suits tried. The judge didn't go for it. Meanwhile, the big man himself is searching for lawyers around Mar-a-Lago and this gets Joe wondering how regular folks find lawyers these days. Kathryn fills us in on a reality TV personality turned lawyer who has joined the Biden administration...
Legal Talk Today : Climate Disclosures?!
July 14, 2021 15:38 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBNation leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall, England discussed the possibility of mandating certain “climate disclosures” on the financial reports of their nation's corporations. Does that mean American Corporations will be subject to foreign regulations on their home exchanges and how much could compliance cost? Jacob Hupart from the Mintz law firm joins us to answer those questions. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Young Lawyer Rising : Financial Wellness (Part 2)
July 14, 2021 15:26 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBIn this part two of two, Sonia continues her conversation with Ravi Ramanathan and Mathew Kerbis about financial health. In this episode, they discuss what you need to consider before refinancing your student loans, the recommended savings everyone should have, and whether or not the Nintendo Switch can save you money. {hint} ... It’s about less subscriptions and more Mario. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.
Young Lawyer Rising : Financial Wellness (Part 1)
July 14, 2021 15:09 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBIn this part one of two, Sonia Russo is joined by her friend and unofficial financial advisor Ravi Ramanathan as well as our financial wellness segment host Mathew Kerbis to talk about ways to become and remain financially healthy (even early in your career). Among the many topics of discussion are higher cost of living, managing student loans, and living within your means. {hint} ... It’s either brunch or property. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.
Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : You Down With CPCs?
July 14, 2021 06:01 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBIn the news, market consolidation continues with Litify’s purchase of LegalStratus. And the guys discuss Ohio’s recent short-sighted decision to roll back lawyer advertising by banning competitive brand bidding. Gyi and Conrad have more schooling to do when it comes to lawyer ad regulation. But first, the two create a glossary of online ad payment types: CPC, CPM, CPL, and CPA. Listen carefully. There may be a quiz down the line. In a new segment, “Dear State Bar Regulator,” Gyi appeals...
The Legal Toolkit : Document Management; Kara Vaval’s Unconventional Legal Career; and “What Would ‘Florida Man’ Do?”
July 13, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBJared’s got a long list of how law firms’ poorly manage documents, and, well, maybe you’re no better. Tune in for his advice on how to manage your law firm files the right way. (1:44) Next, Kara Vaval seriously debunks the myth that lawyers have to choose career over family, sharing how her unique life experiences motivated her to overhaul her goals and create a flexible, lucrative legal career. (9:34) And, finally, lots of crazy shit happens in Florida, so Jared turned the “Florida Man”...
Legal Talk Today : Reckless but not Violent
July 12, 2021 16:48 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Supreme Court gave the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) an update with a recent decision but where does that leave state criminal laws? Will our streets become more dangerous? Professor Douglas Berman from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law returns to do a lot of law-splainin’. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : The SOLACE Program — Helping Michigan’s Legal Professionals and Law Students
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIf a crisis has affected you or someone you know in the legal community, the State Bar of Michigan wants to help! Their newly implemented SOLACE Program offers support in the event of a catastrophic illness, accident, or event; and this help is available to all legal professionals and law students in Michigan. On Balance hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns welcome Bruce Courtade and Rob Mathis to discuss how this program operates and how Michigan’s legal community can learn more and get inv...
Legal Talk Today : Giuliani’s Suspension
July 09, 2021 18:25 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBLawyers are expected to go to great lengths to represent their client’s interests. But what is actually required of them and when does zealous advocacy go too far? Stacie Rosenzweig from Halling & Cayo joins us to talk about Rudy Giuliani’s suspension and what we can learn from it. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Rights of Nature & the Law
July 09, 2021 10:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Declaration of Independence famously states "that all men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”. But do those or similar unalienable rights extend beyond people? According to groups like the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, our ecosystem - the trees, oceans, animals and mountains - are entitled to rights of their own. So was the Declaration of Independence too limited in its language? Does nature have its own “self-evident” rights? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, h...
Lawyerist Podcast : #336: Dream Without Limitations: Rethink Your Strategy, with Ryan McKeen
July 08, 2021 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBLab coach Ryan McKeen about the components of a business strategy and how to put one together to create a firm you’re proud of. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Lawmatics, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : Can Unions Demand Access to Your Property?
July 07, 2021 19:07 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBCedar Point Nursery vs. Hassid is a Supreme Court case that determines if property owners can be forced to let union bosses into their businesses to negotiate with their employees against them? Ilya Shapiro from the CATO Institute returns to guide us through the analysis. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Supremely Disappointing
July 07, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBThe SCOTUS Term is over and so is any remotely text-based interpretation of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Alito pulled off a smooth rewriting of the statute with nary a peep from his textualist colleagues. It looks like this is going to be our future for a while. And it's a future that will apparently include Justice Breyer who appears to have locked in to staying on the Court, all common sense aside. Speaking of common sense, how much money might you sacrifice to have work from home flexib...
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Do we need to rethink how we handle classified leaks?
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBAs the 50th anniversary of the Pentagon Papers case approached, First Amendment scholars Lee Bollinger and Geoffrey Stone knew they wanted to mark the occasion somehow. Much has changed since RAND Corporation employee Daniel Ellsberg decided spend weeks photocopying some 7,000 pages of a classified report on the war in Vietnam and sneaking them out via his briefcase to be published by the New York Times and the Washington Post. For one thing, since 2011, the complete report has been made...
Litigation Radio : Presidential Impeachment Trials
July 06, 2021 18:02 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBCongressman Jamie Raskin joins Dave Scriven-Young to give us a behind-the-scenes tour of what a Presidential Impeachment trial looks like as they discuss the last efforts from the House of Representatives to impeach former President Donald J. Trump. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on artificial intelligence and the legal issues that may arise.
Best's Insurance Law Podcast : How New Technology is Changing Marine Loss Claims
July 06, 2021 14:30 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBJohn Gow and Craig Sylvester from expert service provider Jensen Hughes discuss how the latest technologies are impacting marine loss claims. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.john
Legal Talk Today : Future of Telehealth
July 05, 2021 14:57 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBOut-of-state Doctors are remote-treating patients in Arizona. But what are the limitations and will this actually be the future of medicine? Professor Katharine Van Tassel from Case Western Reserve University School of Law walks us through it. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Legal Talk Today : Declaration of Independence
July 02, 2021 16:12 - 4 minutes - 6.54 MBWishing you a wonderful holiday weekend with pomp, parade, and Illuminations from one end of this continent to the other... Happy 4th of July!
The Un-Billable Hour : Herding Cats
July 02, 2021 14:07 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBClose to leaving the profession she worked so hard to join, Giugi Carminati realized what was missing: Legal project management. But there was a problem. By their very natures, lawyers are resistant to the methods and processes that make legal project management most effective. Carminati and host Christopher Anderson talk about how legal project management is slowly being adopted and embraced in the legal profession. Carminati explains how this change in management can help firms retain ...
The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Don’t Make Me Go Back to the Office!
July 02, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBNot everyone is thrilled about going back to the office, but it seems that more and more businesses are setting dates for their employees’ required return. This begs the question – should employers be able to demand their workers’ physical presence? Dennis and Tom talk through the many issues at play here, and whether we ever can (or should) get things “back to normal.” This time on “Hot or Not?”, Dennis and Tom give an update on their Second Brain projects, sharing their individual progr...
State Bar of Texas Podcast : A Conversation with Sylvia Borunda Firth—Your New State Bar of Texas President
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBSylvia Borunda Firth has been sworn in as the new president of the State Bar of Texas! Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Sylvia to discuss her hopes for the presidency, particularly her passion for diversity and inclusion. As the first Hispanic woman and first person from El Paso to ascend to the presidency, Sylvia discusses her unique campaign path, the importance of these “firsts” and the progress they represent, and then also zeros in on two specific issues: her hopes to tackle the problem of “leg...
Lawyerist Podcast : #335: 5 Traits of Future Firm Leaders, with Mike Howard
July 01, 2021 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLabster Mike Howard talks about how he is using the traits we teach in The Small Firm Roadmap to grow and improve his criminal defense firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Termageddon, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : Amazon’s Trojan Horse is Alive!
June 30, 2021 19:12 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat is “Amazon Sidewalk” and does it come in peace? Professor Bryant Walker Smith from the University of South Carolina School of Law joins us to explain how Jeff Bezos turned our home wifi into his free network using our smart devices. How does it work? What does it do? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The Paralegal Voice : Job Growth Alert: Paralegals In Demand
June 30, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBThe National Association of Legal Assistants is seeing record registration numbers for its second all-virtual annual meeting in July. NALA CEO Vanessa Finley joins host Jill Francisco to preview this year’s catalog of hot topics, standards, and certification courses. And Finley explains how to register to attend public events for free. At its July meeting, courses cover a range of trending issues – qualified immunity and immigration law – to practical skills, such as case planning with...
@theBar : The Art of Shameless Self-Promotion Edition
June 30, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this edition, guest host Trisha Rich and co-host Jennifer Byrne are joined by public relations and legal marketing expert Debra Pickett of Page 2 Communications for a discussion about how lawyers can shift their mindset from lawyer to entrepreneur and embrace the art of shameless self-promotion to build their book of business. Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : So, You're Saying Billing To Non-Existent Matters Is Frowned Upon?
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBJoe and Kathryn welcome Chris Williams, the newest writer to the Above the Law staff, to discuss the latest Above the Law law school rankings. Chris's alma mater tied with Harvard this year and we discuss the ATL model and how it comes up with these numbers. We also discuss last week's biggest story: an associate who billed for over a year to a closed matter. Yikes. Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.
The Legal Toolkit : Growing Up Quickly; Law Firm Spring Cleaning; and “How Minnesota is That”
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBCan you recall the moment your childhood ended? Jared does. For him, it all dates back to a fateful day in 1986. (1:50) Next, Jess Birken of the Birken Law Office joins Jared to share the best tips for “spring cleaning” your law firm. Tune in to learn how to eliminate the waste holding you back. (9:16) And finally, we find out what makes Minnesota so unique. (Duck, Duck, Gray Duck? What is that mess about?). (25:27) Every good “spring clean” needs a good soundtrack, so check out the...
Legal Talk Today : Defunding Cash Bail
June 28, 2021 17:45 - 14 minutes - 20 MBLos Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon introduces Special Directive 20-06 which curtails the use of cash bail for certain types of crime. So what are those offenses and what happens when offenders are instantly allowed back on the streets? Deputy District Attorney Michele Hanisee from Los Angeles County joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Saying yes has been part of this law school dean’s strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic
June 28, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBAs the dean of Pennsylvania State University's law school during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at a time of significant social unrest, Hari Osofsky tried to say yes whenever possible. Leadership involves taking in a variety of viewpoints, she explains, and recognizing what students, professors and administration want is a good way to guarantee people that they are being heard. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
Legal Talk Today : California vs. Texas
June 25, 2021 16:36 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Affordable Care Act survived another Supreme Court challenge in ‘California vs. Texas’. But what was actually resolved and what does that mean for future challenges to Obama Care? Aron Solomon from Esquire Digital law-splains. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Lawyer 2 Lawyer : SCOTUS & Religious Freedom
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThe Supreme Court has seen a number of religious freedom cases so far in 2021. In a 5-4 ruling in Tandon v. Newsom, the high court struck down COVID-related restrictions on group religious activities in private homes. Also, in Fulton v. Philadelphia, a case involving a Catholic group that objects to placing foster children with same-sex couples, SCOTUS ruled that the city of Philadelphia violated the First Amendment when it froze the contract of the Catholic Foster Care Agency. So, did the...
The Digital Edge : The Southern Poverty Law Center: A View From the Inside
June 24, 2021 14:28 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBKnown nationwide for her technology and legal management expertise, Natalie Kelly has recently brought her skills to the Southern Poverty Law Center to help them modernize their legal department operations. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Natalie about her new role and the work done by the center to advance civil rights and racial justice. Natalie discusses the technology used to help the center refresh its operations, highlights her focus on promoting collaboration, and gives an ov...
New Solo : A Listener's Guide to the New Solo Back Catalog
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBGuest: Dean Blachford just hanged his solo shingle eight weeks ago. But he didn’t jump into solo practice blind. Instead, he reviewed New Solo’s back catalog and sought advice from host Adriana Linares. He joins Linares to share his crash course on striking out on his own. Five Categories of Must-Listen Episodes: 5) Inspirations from famous people What New Solos can Learn from Han Solo New Trends in Practice Management Implementing the Right Processes with Ernie Svenson 4) Bu...
Lawyerist Podcast : #334: Carrying your Client’s Trauma, with Sherry Walling
June 24, 2021 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLab coach Kelly Street is talking with therapist Sherry Walling about what it looks like to carry your client’s trauma. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to DK Global, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : Elder Fraud on the Rise
June 23, 2021 17:53 - 16 minutes - 23 MBCOVID’s isolation plus reliance on new technology left our senior citizens more vulnerable to fraudsters. But how can we stop these criminals? Josh Jones from Bressler Aimery & Ross gives us tips and information. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Supreme Court Treats NCAA Like Amateurs
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThe NCAA's amateurism model got obliterated 9-0 by the Supreme Court, with a concurrence inviting more lawsuits to tear the whole thing down. Meanwhile raises continue throughout the legal world and we grapple with whether or not we're contributing to a culture of greed. Finally, the Kraken lawyers face a reckoning not seen since Perseus pulled out Medusa's head. Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Summer reading and a book coming to the silver screen
June 23, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBSummer is upon us, vaccinations are making travel safer, and you may be looking forward to getting some leisure reading done. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, host Lee Rawles shares some of the books she’s read since our favorites reads of 2020 episode. We are also re-airing a 2017 interview we did with David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. A film adaptation of the book is currently in production, with Martin Scorsese dire...
Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Pricing to Get Hired: Bridging the Gap Between Lawyers & Clients
June 23, 2021 06:01 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThe latest news about Google’s update to Core Web Vitals has led to a flurry of opportunistic emails from SEO companies offering their services to “fix” problem points for firms. Gyi and Conrad offer some reassurance, buyer beware tips, and what to focus on with this latest Google rollout. Their predictions for further market consolidations hit the mark again, this time with news of the acquisition of SEO industry leader Moz by IContact Marketing Corp. Rounding out the news, they explain ...
Legal Talk Today : Is Google a Public Utility?
June 21, 2021 16:29 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBOhio’s Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit to turn Google into a public utility so it can be regulated as a common carrier. This might sound far out but Ohio’s unique law gives them legal grounds to try it. But what does all this mean? Harold Feld from Public Knowledge gives us the skinny. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.