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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.

Show artwork for new podcast In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed HistoryPlease also explore Craig’s new podcast, In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History, released June 2024.

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...

May 16, 2007

Lawyer Advertising

This month, verbal chaos ensued when the all-female law firm, Fetman, Garland & Associates, put up a racy 20 ft billboard in a trendy Chicago neighborhood, reading “Life is Short. Get a...

May 10, 2007

Legal Wikis

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will explore the world of “Legal Wikis.” Are they helping or hurting the law? What does the future hold for Wikis? Are we reshaping years and years...

May 2, 2007

Patent Law and the Supreme Court

Two important Supreme Court rulings in patent cases this week KSR International Vs. Teleflex Inc., and Microsoft vs. AT&T. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss the decisions and talk to the experts...

Apr 30, 2007

Legal Liability & Virginia Tech

On April 16, 2007, the tragedy at Virginia Tech rattled the world. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to the experts and discuss the issue of legal liability and the Virginia...

Apr 18, 2007

Past & Future: Lawyer-Presidents

More than half of the 43 US Presidents have been lawyers! On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look back throughout history and reflect on the lawyers who used their legal background as a...

Apr 13, 2007

Legal Issues & the Imus Controversy

On his April 4th show, Don Imus, controversial radio host, went on the air and made derogatory remarks about the Rutgers’ women’s basketball team that caused a groundswell of controversy. On Lawyer...

Apr 9, 2007

InternetBar.org

Some lawyers can be “set in their ways” or “old-fashioned” when it comes to technology. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will take a look inside InternetBar.org and the InternetBar.org Institute and discuss...

Mar 29, 2007

The Misconceptions of E-Discovery

Today, e-discovery has become vital to attorneys and to their law businesses, however, some misconceptions exist such as Microsoft Vista’s effect on e-discovery. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi talks with the...

Mar 22, 2007

The 2007 ABA Tech Show

Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will be giving a preview of what’s new in the world of tech by taking you to the 2007 ABA Tech Show, taking place this week,...

Mar 14, 2007

International Constitutional Law & Counter-terrorism

With the invasion of Iraq and the adoption of a new constitution in Iraq, we have stepped into the arena of International Constitutional Law. In a post 9/11 world, we have also...

Mar 7, 2007

Bench & the Bar

In the world of law, Judges and attorneys have been working side by side throughout history. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to our expert judges to discover what they look...

Feb 28, 2007

Marriage & Divorce Law

The idea of marriage and divorce is not what it was years ago for many people. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look at divorce law today and explore the world of marriage...

Feb 23, 2007

The Supreme Court & Phillip Morris

In the recent case, Philip Morris USA v. Williams, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the corporate giant in a punitive damage suit. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the...

Feb 15, 2007

The Libby Trial & Freedom of Speech

The First Amendment and freedom of the press are front and center in the “Scooter” Libby Trial. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we take a look at all the issues and discuss shield laws as...

Feb 9, 2007

The Boston Terror Hoax

Last week, a guerilla marketing stunt headed by Turner Broadcasting went horribly wrong resulting in complete chaos in the city of Boston. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig...

Jan 24, 2007

Part-Time GCs and their New Role

Bombarded by technology and issues of backdating stock options and fraud, how can General Counsel be an expert in everything? In this show, we discuss the popularity of hiring part-time GCs and...

Jan 19, 2007

The Power of E-Discovery

Most recently, some major companies have found themselves being investigated by authorities and many of them are discovering that they are losing the battle on how they handle their emails and important...

Jan 12, 2007

International Employment Law

Global business has raised the importance of International Employment Law. And Coast to Coast welcomes a global list of guests on this topic. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert...

Jan 4, 2007

Legal Predictions for 2007

Happy New Year! Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they ring in the New Year and welcome back last year’s guests for Coast to Coast’s “2nd...

Dec 20, 2006

Celebrating the Holidays with the Year in Review

It’s about that time of the year where we put as aside the legal briefs, slip out of the courthouse, turn up those holiday tunes and spread some holiday cheer. Today on...

Dec 14, 2006

A Day in the Life of a JAG Officer in Iraq

The world of a JAG officer is a challenging one. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will turn to Major John A. Engels and discuss his role as...

Dec 8, 2006

Global Warming & the Supreme Court

The highly debated issue of Global Warming takes center stage in the US Supreme Court. Justices questioned the effects of auto and truck emissions on the environment. The other questions raised were...

Nov 30, 2006

Compliance Issues/Biggest GC Worry

Corporate governance is one of the main concerns for American corporations. In this show, we will discuss the compliance issues that companies are facing and the General Counsel’s role. Is the GC...

Nov 15, 2006

The NLJ 250 & the Growth of Large Law Firms

Many believe that business has been bad for the economy, but not for the top law firms. In this show we will explore the trends behind the growth in partners, associates and...

Nov 13, 2006

Reporting on the Law

From print journalists and blawggers to television reporters and radio personalities, the law is constantly changing and we are kept informed by the individuals who bring us the news. On this show...

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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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