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Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 4)
April 16, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this Part 4, our coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial continues with Professor David Schultz as we discuss timelines, use of force, and what it means if Morris Hall (who was with George Floyd) does not testify at trial. Professor Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University returns! Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
@theBar : The Speaking of Speakers Edition: A Discussion with Illinois' New House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
April 15, 2021 23:09 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn this edition, host Trisha Rich and co-host Bob Glaves are joined by the new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel "Chris" Welch, who was elected on January 13, 2021, and became the first Black lawmaker to hold the position. He shares the inside story of the whirlwind process of being elected and stepping into the role famously held by Mike Madigan since 1983. He also previews his goals and plans for the State of Illinois, including his efforts to reach across the aisle ...
New Solo : Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok??
April 15, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBGuests: Taly Goody is a personal injury lawyer, and Michelle Fonseca-Kamana exclusively practices lemon law. Both immersed themselves in social media, successfully leveraging the platforms as free marketing channels. Topics: Using social media to market a practice Their process for creating videos “The Power of Planning” Why they use YouTube and Facebook and not LinkedIn or Twitter Repurposing their videos for multiple social media platforms What makes a good video? What makes a...
Lawyerist Podcast : #324: Inclusifying for Leaders & Teams, with Dr. Stefanie Johnson
April 15, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 39.2 MBAuthor and speaker, Dr. Stefanie Johnson, shares her best practices to forge strong relationships between leaders and teams, inspire greater productivity, and create a positive environment for everyone. 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 ESQ.Marketing, SweetProcess, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 3)
April 14, 2021 17:47 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this part three, our coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial continues. Professor David Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University returns. We talk about the witnesses, their emotional testimony, and distrust of the police as well as the importance of timing and vantage point for interpreting what was going on during George Floyd’s arrest. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : The First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
April 14, 2021 17:33 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBWhen Yale suspended one of its high profile professors for two years citing a pattern of sexual harassment, one wondered if the penalty went far enough considering former students believed Rubenfeld's wife Amy Chua bore some responsibility for the events and remained on the faculty. Fast forward and now Chua is publicly battling with the administration after students told the school that Chua was breaching the alleged terms of the agreement she reached with them over Rubenfeld's suspension. ...
Digital Detectives : Is This How the World Ends? Artificial Intelligence and American Security
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBAutonomous killer robots have certainly grabbed a lot of screen time over the years, but is our world really going to end in an AI-fueled war? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Brigadier General Patrick Huston to discuss his role at the Pentagon and dispel some of the most common myths about AI and its military applications. As a self-described “near pacifist,” General Huston shares his perspective on the military’s commitments to ethical and legal development of AI defenses and emphasize...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : How one firm is trying to convince technology clients to embrace subscription pricing
April 14, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBJoyce Tong Oelrich and Zohra Tejani, the founders of Tong Tejani, which specializes in government contracts and has mainly technology-sector clients, kept initial client feedback about subscription pricing in mind when they formally launched their firm in May 2020. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.
Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Conversion Confusion Cleared Up
April 14, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBGoogle takes center stage in news updates as Gyi and Conrad discuss two moves that may diminish opportunities for free lawyer advertising on the platform. Top billing goes to Google’s Local Pack change from a three-pack to a two-pack. The two also shift gears on earlier advice about Google My Business Messaging. Eek. Google is sending messages to your competitors when potential clients use the form. The “Word of the Day” is ‘conversion.’ To lawyers, conversion means a new client. But man...
Legal Talk Today : Heavy Weight Tax Fight!
April 12, 2021 18:18 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBNew Hampshire vs. Massachusetts is a monster case about taxes and federalism that could impact employers all over the United States. Who’s going to win and who’s going to lose? Sam Megally from K & L Gates joins us to law-splain. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: JD Supra article from K&L Gates by William LeDoux, Sam Megally, Cindy Ohlenforst, and Macie Wagner ‘New Hampshire v. Massachusetts: Potential for Remote Working Tax Uniformity’ SCOTUS Blog article ‘New Hampshire v....
State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : The Attorney Grievance Process in Michigan - Part 2
April 12, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBTo continue demystifying the attorney grievance and discipline process, On Balance hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome Mark Armitage of Michigan’s Attorney Discipline Board (ADB). Mark explains how complaints move from the Attorney Grievance Commission to the ADB, outlines the types of cases that often require disciplinary action, and clears up common misconceptions about the relationship between the ADB and the State Bar of Michigan. Mark Armitage is executive director and genera...
Young Lawyer Rising : COVID
April 12, 2021 14:05 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBThe pandemic impacted the practice of law in unpredictable ways, especially for new lawyers. Host Sonia Russo taps into the lessons learned by James Liu, Michelle Garcia, and Shawn Hoover on how to manage their careers and ensure clients have adequate representation during a time of scarce resources and more limited access to justice. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when show contributor Mathew Kerbis reveals practical tips for saving money. Special thanks to our sponsor, The ...
Young Lawyer Rising : Civility
April 12, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MBDealing with a rude, difficult, or offensive person can be a real challenge. But what happens when that person is a client, a co-worker, or even worse, your boss? It might be tempting to simply tell them off or quit but that could derail your career. Host Sonia Russo delves into the workplace experiences of Melissa Lessell, Eric Sternberg, Melanie Senosiain, and Professor Heidi Brown to find constructive ways to handle these tough situations as they come up on the job. Stay tuned for the Fin...
Legal Talk Today : Alternative Business Structures
April 09, 2021 18:05 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBWhy should clients care about who owns their lawyer’s law firm? Does it matter? Are the clients still being taken care of? We answer these questions and more about the new Alternative Business Structures for law firms taking root around the country. Andy Halaby from Greenberg Traurig joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: ABA Journal article by Debra Cassens Weiss ‘First Law Firm Owned entirely by Non-Lawyers Opens in Utah’ Martindale article by Andy Halaby ‘Arizona’s...
The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Second Brain Project: Sharing, Part 1
April 09, 2021 16:42 - 34 minutes - 48 MBIt’s time for the fourth and final pillar of the Second Brain project – sharing. Dennis and Tom discuss their differing theories on this pillar and explain what “sharing” might look like within their individual projects. Next, in the second installment of their “Hot or Not” segment, they discuss the increase in sales of desktop computers and give their take on this somewhat surprising trend. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the ...
Lawyerist Podcast : #323: Hiring a Virtual Assistant, with Paige Atkins
April 08, 2021 10:30 - 46 minutes - 54.1 MBLawyerist Operations Director, Paige Atkins, shares her best practices for hiring a virtual assistant. 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, ESQ.Marketing, SweetProcess, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 2)
April 07, 2021 17:56 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBIn the second part of this series, we continue our discussion about the Derek Chauvin Trial with Professor David Schultz, talking about the criminal charges and what the prosecution will need to prove to get a conviction. Later on, we discuss jury selection, concerns about security, and a unique Minnesota evidence law that might make the prosecution’s job much more difficult. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: CNN article by Amir Vera and Daniel Wolfe ‘Seeking Justice A Timelin...
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Does The T14 Even Matter? Asking For Some Hoyas.
April 07, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBNot since the NCAA tournament has Georgetown been so hyped and so disappointed. The GULC fell out of the vaunted "T14" in the US News Law School Rankings to be replaced by UCLA. But why do we persist in a "14" ranking? And what else did the new US News formula bring us? Joe and Kathryn also chat about vaccine appointments and the (potentially) coming work from home revolution. Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Increasing revenue while cutting down on billable hours? 'AI for Lawyers' says it's possible
April 07, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBAs the founders of a company that provides AI-powered contract analysis software, Kira Systems' Noah Waisberg and Dr. Alexander Hudek are used to facing skepticism, fear and doubt from attorneys. Will AI steal their jobs? Would using it violate ethics rules? How can it be good for a business model that relies on the billable hour to cut down on the amount of time it takes to review a contract? In their new book, AI for Lawyers: How Artificial Intelligence is Adding Value, Amplifying Expert...
Young Lawyer Rising : Trailer
April 06, 2021 23:27 - 4 minutes - 6.06 MBMeet the hosts of Young Lawyer Rising, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Sonia Russo and Mathew Kerbis tell us about the show’s mission and give us a preview of early episode topics. Stay tuned for episode 1...
Best's Insurance Law Podcast : The Surprising Impact of Low-Impact Auto Claims
April 06, 2021 16:57 - 23 minutes - 33 MBExpert Service Provider Dr. Ernest Chiodo discusses the analysis of low-impact automobile accidents and the impact on claims. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.
The Legal Toolkit : Larry Bird Stories; Getting the Reputation You Deserve; and the Rump Roast: The Gritty Origin Story
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBFrom his incredible skill to his entertainingly ruthless trash-talk, Larry Bird was one of the best. Jared shares some of his favorite stories about the Hick from French Lick, and points out that the L.A. Lakers were, and still are, a steaming pile of, well… you know. (1:50) Jared then welcomes guest Shawn Hill to chat about online reviews and their potential to help you grow your business. Shawn shares how effective management and response to reviews builds your reputation and draws in ne...
Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 1)
April 05, 2021 14:05 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBIt’s the biggest criminal trial in a generation and believe it or not we’re still learning a lot about George Floyd and Derek Chauvin. In this series of episodes, we’re going through it point by point to talk about evidence, witnesses, and legal strategies with Professor David Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University. Discussed in this episode: Updated timeline with new information from police body cams Impact of televising the trial The judge and la...
Legal Talk Today : Hot Pursuit!
April 02, 2021 17:40 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this episode we discuss when police officers are allowed to enter your home without a warrant and the Supreme Court case (Lange v. California) that could change how all of that works. Professor David Gray from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law joins us to break it down. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: Reuters article by Lawrence Hurley ‘U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Scope of Police Power to Enter Homes Without a Warrant’ SCOTUS Blog article by Am...
Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Open Carry Laws, Public Safety, and Young v. Hawaii
April 02, 2021 16:31 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBOn March 24th, 2021, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier ruling and upheld the effective ban on the open carry of firearms in the state of Hawaii. Coming in the wake of multiple high-profile mass shootings around the country, the case of Young v. Hawaii is likely to be a contentious development in the ongoing gun debate. To briefly recap, back in 2011, George Young, a resident of Hawaii County, unsuccessfully applied for a carry permit twice citing a need for self-defense...
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : The pandemic has not slowed down Howard Bashman of How Appealing
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 55.3 MBAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic has caused there to be fewer court filings in some jurisdictions, Howard Bashman’s blog, How Appealing, continues to share multiple posts on a daily basis about appellate law and legal news. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : 'Watergate Girl' give an inside look at special prosecution team that brought down Nixon
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MBJill Wine-Banks was barely 30 when she became an assistant Watergate special prosecutor investigating President Richard M. Nixon. In Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President, Wine-Banks (who was then known as Jill Wine Volner) shares her experience battling political obstruction, courtroom legal wrangling and the era's sexism. Though she'd originally attended law school with the thought it would help her become a hard-news journalist, she found herself inst...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Experienced cloud-based law firm thrives during COVID-19, firm co-founder says
March 17, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBWhen the spread of the novel coronavirus last spring prompted traditional law firms across the country to shutter their physical offices amid much economic uncertainty, the management team at cloud-based law firm FisherBroyles had very different concerns on its radar. The team wanted to make sure that the firm was ready to quickly ramp up hiring. Kevin E. Broyles, the firm’s co-founder and managing partner, says expanding was top of mind. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communication...
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Interested in infectious disease litigations? Before you accept a case, read this
March 10, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBWhen Davis M. Walsh and Samuel L. Tarry began assembling Infectious Disease Litigation: Science, Law, and Procedure, they had no idea that soon a pandemic was going to make the topic more relevant than ever. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Walsh and Tarry talk about the experience of editing the book, the unique challenges of litigating infectious disease cases, their advice for attorneys looking to get into the expanding field, and how COVID-19 might have changed juries' points o...
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Public defender with Patreon for FOIA lawsuits shares her thoughts on lawyers and social media
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBWhen she’s posting online, Beth Bourdon is not like most other lawyers, and she says that’s probably why she has more than 50,000 Twitter followers. She is a Florida public defender who represents people charged with homicide. She also helps journalists with Freedom of Information Act requests in her spare time—and that includes a Patreon account, a membership platform that provides funds for the work. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : What can Texas tell us about the rise and fall of the death penalty?
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBBy the late 1960s, use of the death penalty was on the decline in the United States. But after the U.S. Supreme Court declared in the 1972 case Furman v. Georgia that the death penalty as practiced violated the Eighth and 14th Amendments, there was a political backlash. By 1976, Georgia had a new capital punishment system that did pass Supreme Court muster, and other states followed suit–including Texas. In Let The Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty, Maurice Chammah exa...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Virtual onboarding has provided some unexpected benefits, firm shareholder says
February 10, 2021 17:51 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBVirtual trivia nights and happy hours are among the activities that Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks has hosted in recent months to help welcome new hires into the fold amid a remote working environment. John Van Amsterdam, a shareholder at the Boston-based intellectual property law firm, says the events hosted via video conferencing platforms because of COVID-19 have provided a surprisingly effective avenue for building personal connections. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications and ...
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Why do barristers wear wigs? 'Dress Codes' explores fashion and the law
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBAsk any attorney about the most outlandish clothing they've seen worn in a courtroom, and most will have a colorful story. But what determines the appropriateness of any outfit? In Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History, Stanford law professor Richard Thompson Ford looks at why we wear what we wear; how that has changed over the centuries; and the laws that were codified around what could be worn and in what situations. For example, in the legal profession, fashion is generally ...
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : How your firm can use technology to build business and keep clients
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBAs a longtime technology consultant to law firms, Heinan Landa knows that lawyers are cautious customers who can be resistant to change. But the old expectations around client service no longer exist, he says, and meeting the new standards requires a shift in the way law firms do business. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Landa tells the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles that he intends his new book, The Modern Law Firm: How to Thrive in an Era of Rapid Technological Change, to help ease ...
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Law prof focuses on positives from the COVID-19 pandemic
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBRather than focus on the restrictions of teaching via Zoom, Peter H. Huang zeroed in on how he could use the platform in innovative ways. This summer, the University of Colorado Law School professor enjoyed the creativity involved with thinking about different ways to conduct class, and he got pleasure from brainstorming with colleagues on efficient ways to navigate change. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : 'White Fright' author discusses historical lynch mobs and the attack on the Capitol
January 13, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBHistorian Jane Dailey discusses her new book, White Fright: The Sexual Panic at the Heart of America's Racist History, and what America's history with lynch mobs can teach us about the attack on the Capitol. She and the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles also discuss how the end of Reconstruction impacts us today, and several key court cases that influenced the way courts considered racial identity.
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Law firms should not rush lateral hiring, due diligence expert says
January 13, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBWith the shift to virtual recruitment amid the COVID-19 crisis, the speed at which law firms vet and hire lateral partners has increased, according to Michael Ellenhorn, the founder and CEO of Decipher. But Ellenhorn, whose company helps legal industry clients evaluate potential hires, says law firms would be wise not to quicken the hiring process too much. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications.
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : What it's like to argue before the Supreme Court during COVID-19
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBJeffrey L. Fisher has argued more than 40 U.S. Supreme Court cases, and he relies heavily on the justices’ body language during arguments. But that wasn’t possible for his last three, which were conducted by phone because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently shared his experiences with ABA Journal Senior Writer Stephanie Francis Ward. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Our favorite reads from 2020
December 23, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBAs a tumultuous year draws to a close, we gathered together ABA Journal editors and reporters to discuss what the past year has been like for them as readers. With the stress of the pandemic and national elections, how had their reading habits changed? Were they concentrating on current events or comfort reads? With our offices operating remotely, did they have more time for reading? Modern Law Library host Lee Rawles spoke to editor Victor Li and reporters Lyle Moran, Amanda Robert and Step...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Deloitte is monitoring regulatory reforms but is focused on growing new practice
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBDon Fancher, a principal in Deloitte’s legal business services practice in the United States, acknowledges that his firm has been monitoring the regulatory reform developments taking place in several states. But he says Deloitte has no current plans to apply to offer direct legal services in this country as it does in other nations. “These are issues happening in the industry that are important to our legal department clients, as well as our law firm clients, so we certainly pay attention,” ...
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Former corporate lawyer draws inspiration from her family for her tireless clemency work
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBBrittany K. Barnett was a perfect fit for corporate law. As a certified public accountant who comes from a family with an entrepreneurial spirit, it made sense to fulfill her childhood dream and become a lawyer. But the same east Texas upbringing that gave her the ambition to succeed as a corporate attorney also wound up pulling her towards what her mother calls her "heart work": clemency and sentencing reform. In A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom, Barnett describe...
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Law prof finds ways to connect remotely amid historic election and COVID-19 restrictions
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBApril Dawson, an associate dean and professor at the North Carolina Central University School of Law, misses seeing her constitutional law students in person. But the constitutional law and voting rights scholar has been finding creative ways to use technology in the classroom, even before the pandemic, and she says the experience helped her connect with students and foster meaningful discussions, even when classes can’t meet in person.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Lawyer recounts the life and legacy of the mysterious man behind Pilates
November 25, 2020 21:02 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBIn 1963, John Howard Steel was a 28-year-old attorney with a challenging litigation practice, an unhappy marriage and a stiff neck. At the urging of his mother, Steel decided to try physical therapy at a gym owned by an elderly German immigrant named Joseph Pilates. It was a decision that would change Steel's life. Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates & His Legacy is a memoir, history and biography that tells the story of Steel's intergenerational relationship with Joe Pilates and his wife Clara, an...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Constant communication has been key amid COVID-19, law school dean says
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBJust before students at the University of California at Irvine School of Law were set to return from spring break in March, the university decided that all classes would be moved online because of the spread of COVID-19. L. Song Richardson, the law school’s dean, says the news generated anxiety among students and faculty about how the rest of the spring semester would play out. Richardson emphasized to the law school community that they had experience addressing challenges together, and cons...
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Having a hard time connecting with your witness? Try these tips
November 11, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MBYou're a plaintiffs attorney with a promising tort case, but getting the narrative evidence you need from a particular witness is like squeezing blood from a stone. How can you get through to them and help ensure that your client gets the damages needed for long-term care? The real problem might be that your communication styles are fundamentally different, says author and trial consultant Katherine James. Properly preparing one's witness is key to a successful outcome, but lawyers can't a...
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : How to maximize your business development during the COVID-19 crisis
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBPlenty of lawyers in private practice worry about business development during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there may be more opportunities to discover new clients than they realize. And that is thanks to an increase in online events, says Karen Kaplowitz, a lawyer and business development coach. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Knowing when to tell your client 'no,' and other ethical dilemmas
October 21, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBOne of the most important ethical obligations a lawyer has is knowing when to tell their client “no.” But how do you know when that moment has come, and how do you deal with it? For legal ethics experts Lawrence J. Fox and Susan R. Martyn, teaching their fellow attorneys how to cope with the dilemmas they may run into at their practices has been a passion for years. It’s also behind their seventh book together, the recently released Fair Fight: Legal Ethics for Litigators. Told in a storytel...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Firms of the future: COVID-19 prompts more law firms to pursue real estate downsizing
October 14, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn recent years, a growing number of law firms reduced their brick-and-mortar office space as a way to cut costs and also better meet the changing workplace needs of their attorneys. Sherry Cushman says the COVID-19 pandemic has further enhanced the desire of firms to shrink their real estate footprint. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Voting rights attorney tells a tale of dark money chicanery in 'The Coyotes of Carthage'
October 07, 2020 16:23 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBSteven Wright spent six years at the Department of Justice Voting Section witnessing all manner of election chicanery, voter suppression and dark money campaigns. So when he turned his efforts towards fiction, he decided to write what he knew. The result was The Coyotes of Carthage, a literary novel following Toussaint Andre Ross, a Black political consultant sent from his Washington, D.C., agency in disgrace to run a dark money campaign and convince a small town in South Carolina to sell th...
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : How is the lawyer known as ‘Popehat’ on Twitter keeping busy during the pandemic?
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.9 MBLegal news about President Donald Trump often outrages people, but it shouldn’t. And at the same time, his administration makes outrageous legal statements that many accept as normal, says Kenneth White, a former assistant U.S. attorney known as "Popehat" on Twitter. Now a partner at Brown, White & Osborn in its Los Angeles office, White recently spoke with ABA Journal Senior Writer Stephanie Francis Ward. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.