Interactive Talk Radio for Legal Professionals. Our multimedia network lets you get the latest legal news, listen to Internet radio shows hosted by the leading attorneys across the U-S and access important legal resources and technology...all in one place. The Legal Talk Network will make a difference in the way you practice law! http://www.legaltalknetwork.com 2007 The Legal Talk Network, LLC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:21:17 -0400 admin4@legaltalknetwork.com (admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:44 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Legal Talk Network Podcasts This is the first truly interactive Internet radio network for the legal community. Each show is legal talk radio, highlighting important issues with high profile lawyers and experts. Get the latest legal news, and connections with colleagues that will help you meet the challenges of a changing legal world. Be sure to listen to the latest show and become a member of the LegalTalkNetwork! Legal Talk Network Legal Talk Network, LLC admin4@legaltalknetwork.com vioxx, legal, law, blawg, trial, williams, ambrogi, lawyer, structured settlement, lawsuit, podcast, ringler no no http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/LTN_144.jpg http://www.legaltalknetwork.com 144 144 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/lawyers-advertising-on-craigslist/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/lawyers-advertising-on-craigslist/ Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:20:25 -0400 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. 00:33:01 Legal Talk Network ABA, advertising, Craigslist, Legal ethics, legal services, Susan Beecher, William Hornsby no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/legal-three-point-oh/2009/07/choosing-practice-management-software/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/legal-three-point-oh/2009/07/choosing-practice-management-software/ Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:19:08 -0400 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. 27:20 Legal TalkNetwork Dan Berlin, legal software, Practice Management, Software Technology Inc no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/railroad-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/railroad-litigation/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:29:05 -0400 Railroad Litigation http://websrvr82il.audiovideoweb.com/ny60web16519/LTN/RINGLER/RR_040209_Railroad.mp3 35:46 Legal Talk Network FELA, Goldberg Segalla LLP, john jablonski, Railroad, Zachary Leonard no no Going green has gone mainstream, and companies everywhere are trying to cash in with eco-friendly product claims. Products labeled as green are flooding the market, but according to consumer advocates many of these products aren’t really green. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney Eric Lane of San Diego-based Luce Forward to discuss the increase in "greenwashing" lawsuits and help us stay current on this rapidly evolving area of law. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/06/greenwashing-claims-sprouting-up-across-the-country/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/06/greenwashing-claims-sprouting-up-across-the-country/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:27:37 -0400 Greenwashing Claims Sprouting Up Across the Country Going green has gone mainstream, and companies everywhere are trying to cash in with eco-friendly product claims. Products labeled as green are flooding the market, but according to consumer advocates many of these products aren’t really green. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney Eric Lane of San Diego-based Luce Forward to discuss the increase in "greenwashing" lawsuits and help us stay current on this rapidly evolving area of law. 20:42 Legal Talk Network Eric Lane, green, greenwashing, Luce Forward no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/air-france-crash-legal-issues/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/air-france-crash-legal-issues/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:43:36 -0400 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. 34:55 Legal Talk Network Air France, Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, Black Box, Flight 447, John Greaves, Justin Green, Kreindler no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/lawyers-and-smartphones/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/lawyers-and-smartphones/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:12:31 -0400 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. 24:50 Legal Talk Network blackberry, iphone, Palm Pre, Smartphone no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/06/legal-economic-and-pragmatic-considerations-in-cross-border-e-discovery/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/06/legal-economic-and-pragmatic-considerations-in-cross-border-e-discovery/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:14:37 -0400 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. 34:24 Legal Talk Network mark surguy, Mintel International Group, Neergheen, Pinset Masons LLP, Tracey Stretton no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/the-first-amendment-hate-speech-and-hate-crimes/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/the-first-amendment-hate-speech-and-hate-crimes/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:09:01 -0400 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. 32:58 Legal Talk Network Keywords: Anti-Defamation League, Brian Cuban, Civil Rights, First Amendment, Free Speech, Mark Cuban, Martin Garbus, Steve Freeman no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/06/the-sec-tackles-wall-street-meltdown/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/06/the-sec-tackles-wall-street-meltdown/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:26:39 -0400 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. 17:08 Legal Talk Network Credit Default Swap, David Bernsohn, Duane Morris LLP, Economy, Recession, sec no no Is the Workers’ Compensation system really there to protect us if we are injured on the job? On this Workers’ Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce welcomes Dr. Patrice Woeppel to take an inside look at the ins and outs of the workers' compensation system and discuss her new book, Depraved Indifference: the Workers' Compensation System. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/workers-comp-matters/2009/06/a-look-inside-the-workers-compensation-system/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/workers-comp-matters/2009/06/a-look-inside-the-workers-compensation-system/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:37:25 -0400 A Look Inside the Workers' Compensation System Is the Workers’ Compensation system really there to protect us if we are injured on the job? On this Workers’ Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce welcomes Dr. Patrice Woeppel to take an inside look at the ins and outs of the workers' compensation system and discuss her new book, Depraved Indifference: the Workers' Compensation System. 24:56 Legal Talk Network Depraved Indifference, Patrice Woeppel, workers compensation no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/custodial-issues/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/custodial-issues/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:22:15 -0400 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. 24:04 Legal Talk Network Medicare, Medicare set-asides, Mike Westcott, Workers Comp no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/job-insecurity-at-the-firm/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/job-insecurity-at-the-firm/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:16:29 -0400 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. 35:32 Legal Talk Network Ed Poll, Layoffs, Practice Management, Seckler Legal Consulting, Stephen Seckler no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/the-future-of-search/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/the-future-of-search/ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:34:37 -0400 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. 26:48 Legal Talk Network FriendFeed, Search, Wolfram Alpha, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/college-quarterback-vs-ea-sports-and-ncaa/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/college-quarterback-vs-ea-sports-and-ncaa/ Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:27:47 -0400 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. 32:20 Legal Talk Network Clay Travis, EA Sports, Florida Coastal School of Law, NCAA, Peter Goplerud, Sam Keller no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/06/greening-your-career-surviving-after-a-layoff/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/06/greening-your-career-surviving-after-a-layoff/ Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:11:17 -0400 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. 22:04 Legal Talk Network Babs Deacon, Capital Legal Solutions, Chris Braun, Incisive Media, Integron, Layoffs, legal tech, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Mark Reichenbach, Seth Chavez, WestCoast no no The Medicare mandatory reporting requirements have been pushed back and will go into effect on January 1, 2010. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Tim Doherty, MMSEA Advisor at Specialty Risk Services, LLC to discuss who will be affected by Medicare mandatory reporting requirements, look at real world consequences on handling claims and discuss the effect of SRS Medicare requirements on workers compensation claims as well as structured settlements. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/medicares-mandatory-reporting-requirements/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/medicares-mandatory-reporting-requirements/ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:50:56 -0400 Medicare's Mandatory Reporting Requirements The Medicare mandatory reporting requirements have been pushed back and will go into effect on January 1, 2010. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Tim Doherty, MMSEA Advisor at Specialty Risk Services, LLC to discuss who will be affected by Medicare mandatory reporting requirements, look at real world consequences on handling claims and discuss the effect of SRS Medicare requirements on workers compensation claims as well as structured settlements. 24:55 Legal Talk Network Tim Doherty, MMSEA, Specialty Risk Services, Medicare, Structured Settlements no no J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi discuss the Sotomayor nomination with Professor Jenny Rivera, Director of Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality and Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, and Professor Stephen Wermiel, Supreme Court expert and adjunct professor at American University Washington College. Together they offer a unique perspective on this important nomination. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-nomination-of-sonia-sotomayor-2/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-nomination-of-sonia-sotomayor-2/ Fri, 29 May 2009 12:46:28 -0400 The Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi discuss the Sotomayer nomination with CUNY School of Law Professors Jenny Rivera and Stephen Wermiel. Rivera is the Director of the Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality and Wermiel is a Supreme Court expert and adjunct professor at American University Washington College. Together they offer a unique perspective on this important nomination. 34:50 Legal Talk Network sotomayor, stephen wermiel, jenny rivera, cuny no no Three States, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Nevada are leading a national trend to protect consumer privacy, especially when personal data is transmitted electronically. Law Technology Now host, Monica Bay welcomes Melissa Krasnow, partner in the Minneapolis office of Dorsey and Whitney and Nick Ackerman, partner in the firm’s New York office to discuss their article in Law Technology News’ May issue, "Protecting Privacy". Learn about the new laws for business compliance and what your company or client needs to know! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/05/new-consumer-laws-safeguard-transmission-of-personal-data/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/05/new-consumer-laws-safeguard-transmission-of-personal-data/ Thu, 28 May 2009 08:21:46 -0400 New Consumer Laws Safeguard Transmission of Personal Data Three States, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Nevada are leading a national trend to protect consumer privacy, especially when personal data is transmitted electronically. Law Technology Now host, Monica Bay welcomes Melissa Krasnow, partner in the Minneapolis office of Dorsey & Whitney and Nick Ackerman, partner in the firm’s New York office to discuss their article in Law Technology News’ May issue, "Protecting Privacy". Learn about the new laws for business compliance and what your company or client needs to know! 22:01 Legal Talk Network privacy laws, melissa krasnow, nick ackerman no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/learn-to-use-new-technology/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/learn-to-use-new-technology/ Tue, 26 May 2009 14:57:36 -0400 Learn to use NEW Technology How do people learn to use new technology -- and is it different for lawyers & 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 & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 22:44 Legal Talk Network Adriana Linares, Dennis Kennedy, e-discovery, Tom Mighell no no The economic downturn has taken its toll on law firms, especially lawyers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Skip Simpson from the Law Offices of Skip Simpson to explore the rash of suicides hitting the legal community and what law firms need to do to prevent them. Later in the program, Bob and Craig welcome Peter Zeughauser from the Zeughauser Group to take a look at the long-term changes in law practice caused by the recession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-impact-of-the-recession-on-law-firms-and-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-impact-of-the-recession-on-law-firms-and-lawyers/ Thu, 21 May 2009 12:03:17 -0400 The Impact of the Recession on Law Firms and Lawyers The economic downturn has taken its toll on law firms, especially lawyers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Skip Simpson from the Law Offices of Skip Simpson to explore the rash of suicides hitting the legal community and what law firms need to do to prevent them. Later in the program, Bob and Craig welcome Peter Zeughauser from the Zeughauser Group to take a look at the long-term changes in law practice caused by the recession. 37:06 Legal Talk Network Depression, Economy, Peter Zeughauser, Recession, Skip Simpson, Suicide no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/05/compliance-in-pandemic-planning/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/05/compliance-in-pandemic-planning/ Tue, 19 May 2009 15:09:36 -0400 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. 22:47 Legal Talk Network employee handbook, healthcare compliance, Jay Shepherd, Pandemic, Swine Flu no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-two/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-two/ Mon, 18 May 2009 11:03:40 -0400 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. 17:55 Legal Talk Network COI, Cost of Illness, Dr. John Scarbrough, Forensic Economics, Life Care Plan, Litigation Analytics, Medicare set-asides no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/exploring-asbestos-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/exploring-asbestos-litigation/ Thu, 14 May 2009 14:08:48 -0400 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. 34:23 Legal Talk Network asbestos, Kirk Hartley, mesothelioma, Steven Kazan, W. R. Grace no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/05/jury-expectations-courtroom-impact-personal-e-mail-in-the-workplace/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/05/jury-expectations-courtroom-impact-personal-e-mail-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 12 May 2009 11:22:42 -0400 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. 30:11 Legal Talk Network Fred Whitmer, Jury, Kilpatrick Stockton, Laurie Kuslansky, Meridith Socha, Michele Lange, Stengart v. Loving Care Agency, TrialGraphix no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/kindle-me-this/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/kindle-me-this/ Mon, 11 May 2009 17:34:27 -0400 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. 26:02 Legal Talk Network 2.0, Adriana Linares, Dennis Kennedy, iPad, Kindle DX, Legal Pad, Tom Mighell no no The demands and responsibilities placed on in-house legal departments are at an unprecedented level and show no signs of abating. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton, Esq.,welcomes Attorney Jane Sender of Sender Legal Search to help explain the current thinking on how many lawyers a company should have and how to balance that with spending on outside counsel legal bills. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/05/right-sizing-the-in-house-legal-department/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/05/right-sizing-the-in-house-legal-department/ Fri, 8 May 2009 12:45:45 -0400 http://websrvr82il.audiovideoweb.com/ny60web16519/LTN/IHL/IHL_050609_RightSizing.mp3 The demands and responsibilities placed on in-house legal departments are at an unprecedented level and show no signs of abating. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton, Esq.,welcomes Attorney Jane Sender of Sender Legal Search to help explain the current thinking on how many lawyers a company should have and how to balance that with spending on outside counsel legal bills. 18:24 Legal Talk Network Employment, Jane Sender, Sender Legal Search no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/change-for-the-us-supreme-court/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/change-for-the-us-supreme-court/ Thu, 7 May 2009 15:28:57 -0400 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. 32:50 Legal Talk Network Daniel Meador, Justice Souter, Kermit Roosevelt, Supreme Court, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-one/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-one/ Mon, 4 May 2009 11:42:55 -0400 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. 19:11 Legal Talk Network Dr. John Scarbrough, Forensic Economics, Litigation Analytics, Pecuniary no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/craigslist-legal-scrutiny http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/craigslist-legal-scrutiny Fri, 1 May 2009 14:24:16 -0400 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. 35:10 Legal Talk Network Craigslist, Edward Wes, David Ardia, Berkman Center, Citizens Media Law Project no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/has-powerpoint-killed-the-presentation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/has-powerpoint-killed-the-presentation/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:52:56 -0400 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. 26:06 Legal Talk Network Dennis Kennedy, PowerPoint, Tom Mighell no no In this edition of the ESI Report, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney Gina Jytyla welcomes Tim Morgner, President of Complete Systems Integration and Rich Kessler, Managing Consultant in Kroll Ontrack’s ESI Consulting Group, to discuss how to best bridge the communication gap that can exist between Legal and IT and how these two departments can work together in creating an efficient e-discovery response to investigations or litigation. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in Bray & Gillespie Management LLC v. Lexington Insurance Company. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/04/crossing-the-e-discovery-border-production-format-issues-attorney-sanctions/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/04/crossing-the-e-discovery-border-production-format-issues-attorney-sanctions/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:56:17 -0400 Crossing the E-Discovery Border, Production Format Issues & Attorney Sanctions In this edition of the ESI Report, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney Gina Jytyla welcomes Tim Morgner, President of Complete Systems Integration and Rich Kessler, Managing Consultant in Kroll Ontrack’s ESI Consulting Group, to discuss how to best bridge the communication gap that can exist between Legal and IT and how these two departments can work together in creating an efficient e-discovery response to investigations or litigation. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in Bray & Gillespie Management LLC v. Lexington Insurance Company. 30:56 Legal Talk Network Bray & Gillespie Management LLC v. Lexington Insurance Company, Complete Systems Integration, gina jytyla, IT, kelly kubacki, Rich Kessler, Tim Morgner no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/legal-case-against-a-pirate/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/legal-case-against-a-pirate/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:19:18 -0400 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. 34:53 Legal Talk Network Joseph McFaul, Maersk Alabama, Ocean Law, Pirate, Richard Phillips, Samuel Menefee, University of Virginia no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/04/the-textron-case-attorney-work-product-privilege/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/04/the-textron-case-attorney-work-product-privilege/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:16:38 -0400 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. 18:47 Legal Talk Network Brian Bixby, burns & levinson, Confidentiality, Corporate Tax Shelters, IRS, Textron, Work-Product no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/boston-bar/2009/04/the-vanishing-civil-jury-trial/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/boston-bar/2009/04/the-vanishing-civil-jury-trial/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:11:18 -0400 The Vanishing Civil Jury Trial Is the civil jury trial an endangered species? On this special edition of the Boston Bar, hosts Attorney Jim M. Brady from Brady & Monac and Attorney Paul F. Kenney from Kenney & Conley welcome Judge 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. 51:15 Legal Talk Network Civil Jury, Holly Polglase, jim brady, Judge William Young, paul kenney, The Boston Bar no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/next-steps-after-the-money-is-gone/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/next-steps-after-the-money-is-gone/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:33:38 -0400 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. 25:54 Legal Talk Network Affluenza, Carmella Ginty, Dr. Ronit Lami, larry cohen no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/online-interference-in-the-jury-box/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/online-interference-in-the-jury-box/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:03:42 -0400 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. 35:20 Legal Talk Network Edward Schwartz, jurors, Mistrial, Peter Raben, Sean Ellsworth, twitter, google no no With so many layoffs and corporate restructuring, companies must be very careful not to blow their existing legal holds when employees leave and their work and computers are reassigned to others. Monica Bay, Editor-In-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes John J. Jablonski , partner with Goldberg Segalla LLP , to discuss how exiting personnel can compromise legal holds. Jablonski is the author of Law Technology News April cover story, E-DISCOVERY: Watch the Door. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/04/legal-hold-dont-destroy-those-documents-2/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/04/legal-hold-dont-destroy-those-documents-2/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:16:37 -0400 Legal Hold: Don't Destroy Those Documents With so many layoffs and corporate restructuring, companies must be very careful not to blow their existing legal holds when employees leave and their work and computers are reassigned to others. Monica Bay, Editor-In-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes John J. Jablonski , partner with Goldberg Segalla LLP , to discuss how exiting personnel can compromise legal holds. Jablonski is the author of Law Technology News April cover story, E-DISCOVERY: Watch the Door. 21:13 Legal Talk Network e-discovery, Goldberg Segalla LLP, john jablonski, Layoffs, Legal Holds, monica bay no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/aba-techshow-in-review/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/aba-techshow-in-review/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:32:46 -0400 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. 27:03 Legal Talk Network ABA, ABA Tech Show, Adriana Linares, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, twitter no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/software-as-a-service/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/software-as-a-service/ Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:27:31 -0400 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. 32:37 Legal Talk Network Centers for Practice Management, Clio, Erik Mazzone, Jack Newton, North Carolina Bar Association, SaaS, Software as a Service no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/04/patent-filing-rules-boosted-by-federal-court/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/04/patent-filing-rules-boosted-by-federal-court/ Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:46:25 -0400 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. 17:13 Legal Talk Network Intellectual Property, IP, James Hopenfeld, Ropes & Gray, US Patent and Trademark Office, USPTO no no Did you ever want to know about the benefits of using a reinsurance product? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he welcomes Paul S. Marshall, Sales Director at MetLife Structured Settlements in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to talk about reinsurance, reinsurance agreements and its role in the Structured Settlement marketplace. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/the-benefits-of-reinsurance/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/the-benefits-of-reinsurance/ Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:56:56 -0400 The Benefits of Reinsurance Did you ever want to know about the benefits of using a reinsurance product? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he welcomes Paul S. Marshall, Sales Director at MetLife Structured Settlements in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to talk about reinsurance, reinsurance agreements and its role in the Structured Settlement marketplace. 28:50 Legal Talk Network MetLife, Paul Marshall, Reinsurance no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/04/lawyers-at-the-ready-in-disasters/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/04/lawyers-at-the-ready-in-disasters/ Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:34:08 -0400 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. 30:11 Legal Talk Network Barbara Gislason, Humane Society, Melissa Rubin, National Strategy Forum, Richard Friedman no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/both-sides-of-the-employee-free-choice-act-debate/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/both-sides-of-the-employee-free-choice-act-debate/ Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:21:09 -0400 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. 36:12 Legal Talk Network Richard Epstein, Nancy Schiffer, AFL-CIO, EFCA, Employee Free Choice Act, Unions no no 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." http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/03/reality-check-the-impact-of-legal-technology-for-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/03/reality-check-the-impact-of-legal-technology-for-lawyers/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:59:44 -0400 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." 25:57 Legal Talk Network Planning for Legal Technology in a Recession, TREC Legal Trac, Twitter Search, ABA TECHSHOW BUZZ no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/aig-mess-executive-contracts/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/aig-mess-executive-contracts/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:16:12 -0400 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. 37:21 Legal Talk Network AIG, Contracts, ContractsProf, Deborah Post, Franklin Snyder, Texas Wesleyan, Touro Law Center no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/when-the-storms-surge-insurance-claims/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/when-the-storms-surge-insurance-claims/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:39:56 -0400 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. 29:32 Legal Talk Network Barbara Gislason, Disasterous Insurance Coverage, Emergency Management, Leo Jordan no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/03/persuasive-presentation-technology-jury-consulting-services-costly-discovery/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/esi-report/2009/03/persuasive-presentation-technology-jury-consulting-services-costly-discovery/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:17:10 -0400 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. 32:39 Legal Talk Network Fannie Mae, Gina Jytla, Jury Consulting, kelly kubacki, Leslie Ellis, Tessa Eckholm, TrialGraphix no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/msa-update/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/msa-update/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:59:23 -0400 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. 30:25 Legal Talk Network larry cohen, Joan P, peter foley, American Insurance Association, medicare set aside, MSA no no Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he welcomes two great guests. In our first segment, Paul welcomes Jim Durham, a former in-house lawyer and veteran law firm marketing consultant to discuss his book The Essential Little Book of Great Lawyering. In the second segment, Paul welcomes Attorney Marty A. Mazzone, vice president and associate general counsel in the legal department of Fidelity Investments in Boston, to explore the discovery process. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/03/the-essential-little-book-of-great-lawyering-and-the-discovery-process/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/03/the-essential-little-book-of-great-lawyering-and-the-discovery-process/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:06:07 -0400 The Essential Little Book of Great Lawyering and the Discovery Process Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he welcomes two great guests. In our first segment, Paul welcomes Jim Durham, a former in-house lawyer and veteran law firm marketing consultant to discuss his book The Essential Little Book of Great Lawyering. In the second segment, Paul welcomes Attorney Marty A. Mazzone, vice president and associate general counsel in the legal department of Fidelity Investments in Boston, to explore the discovery process. 30:13 Legal Talk Network books, Fidelity Investments, Jim Durham, Marty Mazzone, paul boynton, The Essential Little Book of Great Lawyering no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/bernie-madoff-a-look-inside-the-scandal/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/bernie-madoff-a-look-inside-the-scandal/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:00:19 -0400 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. 28:26 Legal Talk Network Bernie Madoff, Lawrence Velvel, Mass School of Law, Ross Intelisan, Ponzi no no On this edition of Legal TIPS program, join host Attorney Gilda Mariani, as she discusses with Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) leadership, Attorney Peter Bennett of Portland, Maine and Attorney Dick Semerdjian of San Diego, California how the organized bar can assist the judiciary to preserve and promote its independence and the importance of maintaining fair and impartial courts for the proper functioning of our government. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/abatips-promotes-judicial-independence/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/abatips-promotes-judicial-independence/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:55:26 -0400 ABA/TIPS Promotes Judicial Independence On this edition of Legal TIPS program, join host Attorney Gilda Mariani, as she discusses with Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) leadership, Attorney Peter Bennett of Portland, Maine and Attorney Dick Semerdjian of San Diego, California how the organized bar can assist the judiciary to preserve and promote its independence and the importance of maintaining fair and impartial courts for the proper functioning of our government. 25:45 Legal Talk Network Gilda Mariani, Peter Bennett, Dick Semerdjian, Impartial court no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/03/green-law-visiting-with-ed-begley-jr/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-technology-now/2009/03/green-law-visiting-with-ed-begley-jr/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:51:11 -0400 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. 23:33 Legal Talk Network Ed Begley Jr, Gardere Wynne Sewell, Jane Fergason, Jennifer King, Living with Ed, women's Council no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/technology-in-the-courtroom/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/technology-in-the-courtroom/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:32:25 -0400 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. 25:50 Legal Talk Network Gilda Mariani, Rebecca Morgan, Stetson University, John Christopher, DecisionQuest, Eleazer Courtroom no no How will the pharmaceutical companies, doctors and patients and legal cases be impacted by the recent SUPCO ruling in the Wyeth v. Levine case? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they welcome Wyeth’s attorney, Bert W. Rein, founding partner of the law firm, Wiley Rein LLP, to discuss the wide-reaching impact this ruling will have for many years to come. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/impact-of-supco-ruling-on-wyeth-v-levine/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/impact-of-supco-ruling-on-wyeth-v-levine/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:48:47 -0400 Impact of SUPCO Ruling on Wyeth v. Levine How will the pharmaceutical companies, doctors and patients and legal cases be impacted by the recent SUPCO ruling in the Wyeth v. Levine case? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they welcome Wyeth’s attorney, Bert W. Rein, founding partner of the law firm, Wiley Rein LLP, to discuss the wide-reaching impact this ruling will have for many years to come. 33:43 Legal Talk Network SUPCO, Wyeth V. Levine, Bert Rein, Phenergen, FDA no no Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he brings two important legal topics to the table. In our first segment, Paul welcomes Maria Rodriguez, a partner with Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles, to discuss the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and how it affects employers. Paul will also talk to Richard Stout, director of the Litigation Support Division for Counsel on Call and Dennis McKinnie, executive director of Counsel on Call’s Atlanta office, about how your legal department can save money through e-discovery. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/03/the-lilly-ledbetter-fair-pay-act-and-saving-through-e-discovery/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/in-house-legal/2009/03/the-lilly-ledbetter-fair-pay-act-and-saving-through-e-discovery/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:32:44 -0400 The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Saving through E-Discovery Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he brings two important legal topics to the table. In our first segment, Paul welcomes Maria Rodriguez, a partner with Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles, to discuss the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and how it affects employers. Paul will also talk to Richard Stout, director of the Litigation Support Division for Counsel on Call and Dennis McKinnie, executive director of Counsel on Call’s Atlanta office, about how your legal department can save money through e-discovery. 28:28 Legal Talk Network Ledbetter, Fair Pay, E-Discovery, Obama no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/litigation-management/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/litigation-management/ Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:18:57 -0400 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. 22:47 Legal Talk Network Litigation Management, Teddy Snyder, Adam Potter, Jim Greenlee, Training, Defense Research Institute, DRI, networking no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/when-a-dog-enters-the-courthouse/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-tips/2009/03/when-a-dog-enters-the-courthouse/ Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:15:13 -0500 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. 32:29 Legal Talk Network Decision Quest, Courthouse Dogs, Ellen O'Neil-Stephens, Deborah Starr no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/paralegals-in-a-down-economy/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/paralegals-in-a-down-economy/ Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:00:11 -0500 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. 31:14 Legal Talk Network Paralegals, NALA, ACP no no Freezing salaries and even layoffs are a coup