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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.

Apr 29, 2010

The Arizona Immigration Law

Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, recently signed into law a strict immigration bill, the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (SB1070 Act), igniting a nationwide discussion. Attorneys and co-hosts, J....

Apr 22, 2010

The SEC vs. Goldman Sachs

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed civil fraud charges against investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jacob S. Frenkel, from...

Apr 15, 2010

Workers’ Compensation Claims for NFL Players Coping With Dementia

As first reported in a series of New York Times articles by reporter Alan Schwarz, researchers have linked pro football careers and concussions with climbing rates of depression, dementia and even Alzheimer’s...

Apr 9, 2010

Two Appointments & the Future of the NLRB

Recently, President Obama appointed two union lawyers, Craig Becker and Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) creating a labor law controversy. Some say that the addition of Becker and...

Apr 1, 2010

Legal Challenges to the New Health Care Law

Under a storm of controversy and additional “fixes” to healthcare reform, President Obama finally signed the highly contested health care bill into law. At least 14 States have filed suits challenging the...

Mar 25, 2010

The Clergy Abuse Cover-up: From Ireland to the Vatican and Beyond

A three and a half year government investigation in Ireland, called the Murphy report, revealed a cover-up of three decades of clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic church. And, in an official...

Mar 19, 2010

Why Can’t Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.?

In every city and town in America, there has been an overwhelming reaction to the political gridlock in Washington D.C. over healthcare, economic recovery, taxes, Afghanistan (almost everything). So why can’t the...

Mar 11, 2010

Google Books Settlement: Part Two

In the second part of Lawyer2Lawyer on the Google Books Settlement, attorneys and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jonathan Band and Attorney Cindy Cohn, Legal Director for the...

Mar 4, 2010

The Google Books Settlement

Access to more digital information or copyright infringement and privacy issues? Recently, Federal Judge Denny Chin postponed the controversial Google books settlement due to the voluminous amount of feedback on both sides...

Feb 26, 2010

Inside the Death with Dignity Act

The legal and social debate over death with dignity and assisted suicide is reignited. Recently, the Death with Dignity bill surfaced in Massachusetts, where Representative Louis Kafka filed the bill on behalf...

Feb 18, 2010

Cyberbullying and the Law

Just recently 15-year old student Phoebe Prince from South Hadley, Massachusetts took her own life after she was being constantly “cyberbullied” by a group of students at her school.  Phoebe’s story is...

Feb 11, 2010

Toyota Recall: Legal Troubles for Toyota

Car giant Toyota ordered a global recall of 400,000 Priuses for brake problems. This comes on the heels of earlier incidents where reported gas pedals were becoming stuck in floor mats in...

Feb 5, 2010

A Call to Action: Re-examine Laws on Domestic Violence

The murder of a young woman in Massachusetts raises new questions about the laws and the legal system in cases involving abusive relationships. 19-year old Allison Myrick was stabbed to death  – ...

Jan 26, 2010

The Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance

Last week in a 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,  the Supreme Court ruled under the First Amendment, the government may not ban political spending by corporations and unions...

Jan 21, 2010

Two Big Stories: Stunning MA Senate Election and The Haiti Disaster – What Lawyers Can Do to Help

Seeing the people of Haiti suffer from the effects of a devastating earthquake is heart-wrenching. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Brian Concannon Jr., Director of the Institute for...

Jan 14, 2010

Meet President-Elect of the American Bar Association: Stephen N. Zack

A new year is upon us and the American Bar Association is carving out a new agenda with a new President.  Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome President-elect...

Jan 7, 2010

The 2010 Annual Predictions Show

2009 was a tumultuous year, filled with lows and highs. From the inauguration of President Obama and Captain Sullenberger’s miraculous landing on the Hudson to layoffs and cutbacks in the legal community...

Dec 30, 2009

Law Students & the Legal Job Market

Over the past year, the legal community has been dogged by a down economy resulting in layoffs, pay cuts and lack of jobs from the largest law firms down to the smallest...

Dec 23, 2009

The Joy of Adoption

Adoption does not only affect the families involved for a lifetime, but also the lawyers and judges who oversee the process. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams...

Dec 17, 2009

Lawyer2Lawyer Spreads Some Holiday Cheer

The holiday season is upon us—and we would like to wish all our listeners out there a happy holiday! On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate the holidays by spotlighting three very special attorneys...

Dec 10, 2009

The Fight Against Homelessness

As we come to the end of a tough economic year, we take note of some of the effects of the recession, one of which is homelessness on the rise.  Attorneys and...

Dec 3, 2009

The Tiger Woods Saga

Golf pro Tiger Woods suffered injuries in a car crash in his own car near his home, igniting a media frenzy and a lot of public attention with speculation swirling about his...

Nov 25, 2009

Thanksgiving Edition: Giving Back to Those in Need

Thanksgiving is a time when we’re all reminded to be thankful for what we have and to think about those less fortunate than ourselves…especially this year in this economy Co-host, Attorney Bob...

Nov 19, 2009

The Controversial Terror Trial in New York

The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero,  to face a federal trial in civilian court...

Nov 12, 2009

The Impact of Civil Gideon

“Civil Gideon” is now law in the state of California providing counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases, predominantly child custody cases and foreclosures. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and...

Nov 5, 2009

The Fourth Amendment and Email

The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution gives us protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But what about a search of your email – is it afforded the same protection?   Co-hosts and attorneys...

Oct 29, 2009

Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz & Yasmin

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is facing a growing number of lawsuits claiming that the company concealed the health risks associated with the top-selling birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin.  Co-hosts and attorneys J....

Oct 22, 2009

Inside Amended New York Labor Law: Section 195

Effective October 26, 2009, amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 will require employers to provide written notification to their employees, at the time of hiring, of their rate of pay and...

Oct 15, 2009

The FTC’s New Guidelines & the Blogosphere

Attention bloggers: The Federal Trade Commission approved new Web guidelines pertaining to “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The FTC wants bloggers to disclose free products or payments...

Oct 8, 2009

The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP

In a landmark decision in Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co. Inc., the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a group of eight states, the City of New York and...

Oct 1, 2009

The Red Flags Rule Impact on the Legal Community

The American Bar Association filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission after they applied the Red Flags Rule to lawyers, leaving the legal community reeling.  Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J....

Sep 24, 2009

The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform

When the issue of medical liability reform came up in President Obama’s speech on Health Care reform in front of Congress, it was met with boos from Democrats and a standing ovation...

Sep 15, 2009

Inside the ABA Journal’s Legal Rebels Project

With a legal community today that is embracing technology and new media that we’re all too familiar with here at Legal Talk Network, our friends and colleagues in print media are turning...

Sep 10, 2009

The Unveiling of UCI Law School

It’s back to school and many law students face a new curriculum, the large workload and the hefty price of tuition. But University of California, Irvine School of Law stands out with...

Sep 3, 2009

Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Part 2

In part one of Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration, co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discussed consumer rights and mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the credit card holder and...

Aug 27, 2009

Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration

Mandatory arbitration in credit card agreements are in the legal spotlight again after the Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the largest national arbitration firm, National Arbitration Forum. That resulted in a settlement...

Aug 20, 2009

101 Year Old Lawyer Jack Borden

Why retire? So says Attorney Jack Borden, who is in his law office at 6:30 every morning, doing what he loves – practicing law. Recently, Borden celebrated his 101st birthday, being named...

Aug 13, 2009

An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System

It can be said that patents are the key to sustaining innovative products and patent law is certainly an active area of legal practice in the U.S. But the U.S. Patent and...

Aug 6, 2009

Swimsuits, Steroids & Regulations in the Sports World

Recently the world of sports has been plagued by scandal—from a controversial polyurethane swimsuit used in swimming  to steroids putting a cloud over major league baseball. Co-hosts and attorneys Bob Ambrogi and...

Jul 30, 2009

Lessons Learned from Professor Gates’ Arrest

The arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ignited a wide range of legal and social debate as well as a media firestorm worldwide. Attorneys...

Jul 22, 2009

The Great Debate over Health Care Reform

Debate continues over Health Care reform. Co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dr. David Orentlicher, professor and co-director of the Center for Law and Health at Indiana University Schools of...

Jul 16, 2009

Chinese Drywall Litigation

Lawsuits are on the rise from Chinese drywall used to build homes especially in Southeastern states causing crippling effects on residents’ property, as well as their health. Co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes...

Jul 9, 2009

Legal Issues in Michael Jackson’s Will

With the passing of Michael Jackson, his will is being dissected and many questions remain on the future of his estate.  Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lawrence H. Heller, an international tax...

Jul 2, 2009

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...

Jun 25, 2009

Air France Crash Legal Issues

On May 31, 2009, Air France flight 447, out of Rio de Janeiro bound for Paris, vanished into thin air. A frantic search for passengers and the black boxes, turned up with...

Jun 18, 2009

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...

Jun 11, 2009

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...

Jun 4, 2009

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...

May 29, 2009

The Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor

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...

May 21, 2009

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...

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