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Lawyer 2 Lawyer

Lawyer 2 Lawyer is an award-winning podcast covering relevant, contemporary news from a legal perspective. Host J. Craig Williams invites industry professionals to examine current events and recent rulings in discussions that raise contemplative questions for those involved in the legal industry. Launched in 2005, Lawyer 2 Lawyer is one of the longest-running podcasts on the Internet.

May 29, 2008

Books for Attorneys

Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird and John Grisham’s The Firm and The Client, all come to mind when thinking about classic books written about the law. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and Law.com...

May 22, 2008

The California Ruling & the Gay Marriage Debate

On May 15, 2008, in a 4-3 decision, California’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs-comprised of gay rights group Equality California, almost two dozen gay couples and the city of San...

May 15, 2008

The Battle for Superdelegates

The democratic race for the Presidential nominee has been an exciting one—and as of this week, Senator Obama bypassed Senator Clinton in superdelegates. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcomes the...

May 8, 2008

The AM Law 100

The results of the AM Law 100 are in and total revenues for the Am Law 100 firms have reached $64.5 billion! Law.com blogger and host, Bob Ambrogi talks to the experts...

May 1, 2008

Free Case Law

The legal publishing market is a nearly $5 billion business. However, some have taken case law into the public domain, calling it free case law, which allows attorneys, legal scholars, and the...

Apr 25, 2008

Religion, Polygamy & the Law

The raid of a polygamist compound in West Texas has raised some important issues of rights of children, women and family as well as religion. Host and Law.com blogger, Bob Ambrogi turns...

Apr 17, 2008

The Federal Shield Law

The Federal Shield Law is pending in Congress. Meanwhile, reporters have come under fire for protecting the privacy of their sources resulting in jail time and high fines. Join Law.com bloggers and...

Apr 10, 2008

Green Firms

With global warming and environmental issues plaguing the world, the legal community is doing its part by taking charge and partaking in individual tasks within their firms to save the environment. Join...

Apr 4, 2008

Mortgage Fraud

The sub-prime mortgage mess, foreclosures and housing downturn. The real estate world is stagnant and the U-S is now involved in a huge housing crisis leading many to take advantage and prey...

Mar 27, 2008

Unmasking the Patent Troll Tracker Blogger

What are the implications of a blogger writing about someone anonymously? Last month, the burning question on everyone’s mind in the patent world was finally answered when the identity of the author...

Mar 20, 2008

Eliot Spitzer: Reaction from the Legal Community

Considered a hero to many in the legal community for fighting for the little guy, Eliot Spitzer, the now former Governor of NY, became tangled up in a prostitution ring that led...

Mar 12, 2008

Paralegals: The Backbone of the Law Practice

The work of a paralegal is never done. Although paralegals cannot offer legal advice to clients like attorneys, they are considered the backbone of the law practice. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts,...

Mar 7, 2008

Me-too Evidence in Age Discrimination

Ellen Mendelsohn, a 51-year old manager for Sprint, was fired in company-wide layoffs and sued citing age discrimination. During the trial, five ex-employees claimed they had also been released because of their...

Feb 28, 2008

Immigrants & The Law

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York issued an opinion that opened with these words: “With disturbing frequency, this Court encounters evidence of ineffective representation by attorneys retained by immigrants...

Feb 20, 2008

Obama/Clinton: The Remaining Lawyer Candidates

Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are neck-in neck in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination and their experience as lawyers is a source of debate between the two. Law.com...

Feb 15, 2008

LegalTechNY 2008 Recap

Want insider information on what really happened at LegalTech New York? On this Lawyer2Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi reports in with the latest in legal tech straight from the show floor. Join Bob and...

Feb 6, 2008

What’s New in Legal Technology?

If you’re not at the hotspot in legal technology, LegalTech New York, then you need to check out this week’s show! Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams, welcomes legal technology guru,...

Feb 1, 2008

CLE Travel Programs

Having trouble getting excited about fulfilling your CLE requirements? Well that’s all changed as lawyers are now signing up for CLE travel programs taking them to different parts of the world where...

Jan 24, 2008

Virtual Law Firms

The emergence of virtual law firms came at the dawn of the internet and in recent years, the increased popularity of virtual firms has proven that the law is in fact changing....

Jan 21, 2008

Social Networking Sites

Social networking sites have reconnected old friends and former colleagues, created networking ties and have rekindled relationships all over the world. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will explore privacy rights, intellectual property issues and...

Jan 14, 2008

Two Good Books for Lawyers

Many lawyers out there are writing books to benefit their peers in the law, whether it is through giving advice or educating by writing about the history of law. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we...

Jan 7, 2008

Predictions for 2008

2007- What a year it was! Now, what’s in store for 2008? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan, part-time seer and full-time...

Dec 21, 2007

Holiday Show – Helping our Veterans

On this special Holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will profile the work of those who help others not only during the holiday season,...

Dec 17, 2007

Blackwater

Blackwater Worldwide is the largest private security firm protecting U.S. diplomats in Iraq and they face a number of allegations including the shooting deaths of 17 Iraqi civilians. Join Law.com blogger J....

Dec 6, 2007

Faith & the Law

From Presidential hopefuls trying to “out-faith” each other on the campaign trail to law schools spreading their faith in the classroom, faith is all around us. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig...

Dec 3, 2007

The Daniel Tavares Case: Legal and Political Deja Vu

Join Attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, co-hosts and and Law.com bloggers for legal analysis on the Tavares case, and the effect this case may have on Mitt Romney’s run for...

Nov 20, 2007

The Vioxx Settlement

Just last week, Merck & Co. decided to settle tens of thousands of claims for $4.85 billion from patients who took the powerful painkiller Vioxx. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig...

Nov 16, 2007

Downloading Music Illegally and the Role of the RIAA

From musicians speaking out about the effect illegal downloading is having on the industry, to college students being sued, the issue of illegal music downloading is all around us. Join co-hosts and...

Nov 7, 2007

The Early Release of William Flynn

William Flynn, the teenage lover who murdered Pamela Smart’s husband in 1990 is asking a judge to reduce his prison sentence 11 years before he is set to become eligible for parole...

Oct 31, 2007

The Southern California Fires

The California wildfires ripped through parts of Southern California last week destroying anything in their path and leaving many homeless. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as...

Oct 23, 2007

Both Sides of a Federal Investigation

If a firm or company finds itself being investigated by the government what should it do? How does it prepare if one day the feds come knocking? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J....

Oct 10, 2007

2 Year Anniversary with Dean Chemerinsky and Chancellor Drake

It is official! This is the 2 year Anniversary Show of Lawyer 2 Lawyer! The past two years have been action-packed, covering a wide range of topics from controversial Supreme Court rulings...

Oct 3, 2007

The Magic Circle

The latest Global 100 report shows the top U.K. firms growing, with a surge in profitability and it is creating quite a stir here in the States. The Magic Circle quintet—5 elite...

Oct 1, 2007

Legal Ethics and Marketing Behind Lawyer Ranking Sites

Many questions remain when it comes to lawyer ranking websites: What are the legal ethics issues? Are they credible? Does money play a part in upping a lawyer’s rank? Is it simply...

Sep 20, 2007

China’s Toy Recall

The term, “Made in China” has come under a lot of scrutiny as of late. The latest worldwide toy recall has created huge image problems for Chinese-manufactured goods. Today on Lawyer 2...

Sep 12, 2007

Lawyers Without Borders and Human Rights

There are many attorneys who are giving back to their communities, whether it is through pro bono work locally or internationally or donating their time and money to help those in need...

Sep 6, 2007

Age Discrimination in the Legal Profession

Many senior attorneys or “gray” lawyers are often forced into retirement by their firms or left jobless facing big decisions with their futures in the law. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer we will...

Aug 23, 2007

Baseball Law

Steroids scandals, homerun balls, suing for slander—Baseball has become a hotbed of legal activity. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will discuss what is...

Aug 15, 2007

Big Dig Indictment

A company indicted for involuntary manslaughter? It raises interesting, timely legal questions involving the company that provided the epoxy blamed in the fatal Big Dig tunnel collapse in Boston killing a woman...

Aug 8, 2007

Legal Funding

Legal funding barely existed just a few short years ago and now is perhaps the fastest emerging financial trend in the legal business community. On Lawyer2Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig...

Aug 2, 2007

Climate Change Issues

The environment has taken center stage in the media, politics, throughout our households and how we live. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss recent legislation developments, the presence of global warming...

Jul 26, 2007

YouTube and the Law

YouTube has played a huge part in getting a message out. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will look at the vitality of YouTube as a business and marketing tool . We’ll see...

Jul 19, 2007

Lawyer Depression

Depression among attorneys is becoming a serious problem in a high stress profession. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we focus on the topic of lawyers and their personal battles outside the court room,...

Jul 11, 2007

AVVO’s Reaction

Avvo executives speak out on this week’s Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi. Hear Avvo CEO and President, Mark Britton and VP of Products & Marketing,...

Jun 28, 2007

This Week’s Supreme Court Rulings and Wrap-up

A big week for the U.S. Supreme Court with five rulings involving free speech, religion and campaign finance. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss them and look ahead to upcoming SUPCO action....

Jun 21, 2007

Pet Food Contamination, Property Damage and Product Liability

On March 16, 2007, Ontario-based Menu Foods recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of pet food that it marketed under a variety of brand names. Many pets across the States...

Jun 18, 2007

Avvo Class Action

The online numerical ranking system of lawyers, Avvo, launched last week with mixed reviews. Many attorneys complained about Avvo‘s information and some even called it a popularity contest. Two Seattle attorneys have...

Jun 6, 2007

Legal Liability and the TB Scare

A 31-year-old personal injury lawyer out of Atlanta, Andrew Speaker, stirred up an international public health emergency when he traveled to Europe after being diagnosed with a drug resistant form of tuberculosis....

Jun 4, 2007

Cultural Differences Between Legal Systems

Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will talk to three attorneys to discuss their trip and ask them about the development of the legal system in China, what they learned and what...

May 23, 2007

Celebrity Criminal Cases

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we are going to discuss “Celebrity Criminal Cases.” Why is the public so fascinated with seeing our stars in trouble? Is there special treatment when it comes to...

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J. Craig Williams is admitted to practice law in Iowa, California, Massachusetts, and Washington. Before attending law...

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