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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.

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...

Nov 2, 2006

New E-Discovery Rules in the Federal Courts

On December 1, 2006, new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will take effect and change how civil cases will be tried forever. In this Coast to Coast we discuss...

Oct 26, 2006

Merck’s Perspective on the Vioxx Trials

Recently a federal jury ruled in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. in a lawsuit over the painkiller Vioxx, finding there was not enough evidence to link the drug to a Kentucky...

Oct 18, 2006

Church, State & the First Amendment

Weeks ago, Congress removed a provision in a military bill that would have allowed chaplains to offer prayer at mandatory non-denominational events. Christian conservatives in Congress are expected to renew their fight...

Oct 12, 2006

The HP Spying Scandal

The HP Spying Scandal has rocked Corporate America. After learning that there were in-house leaks sharing confidential company information with the news media, the top executives of Hewlett-Packard apparently came up with...

Oct 6, 2006

The Baseball Uncyclopedia & the Law

It’s October and it is that time of season again! You can smell the hot dogs and cracker jacks in the air! It’s the baseball Playoffs! Baseball is not only America’s favorite...

Sep 28, 2006

Online CLE

The days of sitting in a stuffy classroom are over! With the popularity of the internet, online classes have been accessible to many lawyers. Online CLE is continuing legal education and many...

Sep 21, 2006

Backdating Stock Options

The Justice Department and SEC are serious, investigating companies for falsifying documents and as a result, lying to shareholders about what stock option awards cost the company. Criminal and civil charges are...

Sep 14, 2006

9/11 Anniversary and Comair Flight 5191

This week on Coast to Coast we would like to remember the victims of 9/11 and their families. It has been 5 years since the United States was attacked on 9/11 on...

Sep 7, 2006

The Latest in Vioxx

In an interesting development in Vioxx news, a New Orleans judge ruled that the $50M in compensatory damages were “grossly excessive.” The judge upheld the verdict finding Merck liable in the case,...

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J. Craig Williams

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

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