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Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
The Legal Talk Network feed is curated weekly by the Legal Talk Network team, featuring three standout episodes from across the network. Each selection showcases smart conversations, timely topics, and leading voices in the legal industry making it easy to stay up to date with the most compelling content LTN has to offer. Legal Talk Network is the premier provider of podcasts for attorneys and legal professionals, with more than 25 shows exploring today’s most important legal issues, current…
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- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Leadership Vision for 2024-25 (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Incoming Bar President Steve Benesh and TYLA President Hisham Masri join Rocky Dhir to discuss their leadership priorities and plans for the coming year. Steve…
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#512: Tech Things You Should Know but Are Too Afraid to Ask, with Zack Glaser
Stephanie talks with Zack about tech things you should know but might be too afraid to ask. They get into the why behind password managers, discuss the…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Supreme Court Goes Out In Blaze Of Mendacity
Textualism and Originalism evaporate in face of partisan objectives. ----- The Supreme Court closed out its season sidestepping text, precedent, and history --…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Keynote Speaker David Grenardo (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Civility is one of the cornerstones of the practice of law, ensuring an efficient justice system and improving the lives of both legal professionals and…
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EP 813- Mentorship Within The Firm Part Two
Listen up, clerks! Today we’re talking about what makes a clerk (or any mentee) stand out in the crowd. We’ll wrap up our discussion with top tips for making…
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Smokeball Bill: The Free Trust Accounting & Billing Software for State Bar of Texas
In conjunction with the State Bar of Texas, Smokeball is providing free trust accounting and billing software for all Texas attorneys. If you’re a Texas…
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NYU’s Civil Jury Project (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Data shows that jury trials are declining rapidly, but what is causing this tendency? Rocky Dhir hosts Judge Mark Drummond to learn more about the factors…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground with Nisha Anand
Nisha Anand, the Chief Executive Officer of Dream.org, joins SideBar to discuss how she builds bridges across political divides to find real solutions. Nisha…
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How to Fix a Law Firm Website That’s Not Delivering Results with Monica Pitts
In this episode, Monica Pitts, founder of MayeCreate Design and host of the 'Marketing with Purpose' podcast, shares insights on transforming a non-performing…
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Remembering Hernandez v. Texas (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
The 1954 case Hernandez v. Texas was the first and only Mexican-American civil rights case heard and decided by the United States Supreme Court. In 1951, a…
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Managing the Client Relationship – Family Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Emotions can run high in family law cases, but creating realistic expectations can help your client effectively navigate the ups and downs of their legal…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
A New Approach to Workers’ Comp: Being Nice?
Guest Claire C. Muselman’s recent publication in WorkersCompensation.com encourages adjusters to take a new look at Workers’ Compensation’s goals. Maybe we…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
DOJ v. Live Nation-Ticketmaster
According to a May 23rd U.S. Department of Justice press release, “the Justice Department, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, filed a civil…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsFresh Voices on Legal Tech with Jack Shepherd
To gain a new perspective on technology from outside the US, Dennis and Tom welcome UK-based legal business consultant Jack Shepherd. Jack offers his thoughts…
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What We’ve Learned and Where We're Heading
School’s out for the summer, and the ABA Law Student podcast is wrapping up for the season. Faculty host Todd Berger and student hosts Leah Haberman and Chay…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Celebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with Former CBA Executive Director Terry Murphy
The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building connections and making an impact in Chicago and beyond. In this episode…
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What’s the Spread? Legislating Sports Betting & Fantasy Sports in TX (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Currently, all sports betting in Texas is illegal, despite the fact that many people believe there is a gray area around app-based betting. In reality, Texas…
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#511: The Perks, Pitfalls, and Economics of Adjunct Teaching with Markus Funk
We consider it a great honor to serve as an adjunct professor at a law school, but is the juice worth the squeeze? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Markus…
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AI, Legal Tech, and Ethics: The Florida Bar’s Groundbreaking Guidelines
Two friends of the podcast return for this episode of New Solo to talk all things legal tech and the latest in AI services for lawyers. Guests Renee Thompson…
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Founder Stories: Lawmatics — And the Greatest Rap Diss Tracks of All Time
Nowadays, all the cool kids are using customer relationship management (CRM) software, and you should too. It’s not new technology, but if you’ve missed the…
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Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started... Will They Continue?
Also, the Supreme Court's really sticking it to the Fifth Circuit. ----- We've got a few firms dipping into the summer bonus pool. But so far the pack hasn't…
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Navigating Texas Business Courts (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Both the governor and legislature of Texas have hoped to drive more business to Texas, but previously, businesses have expressed concerns over the potential…
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EP 511- Work/Life Balancing Act Part Two
When you love what you do, you are already standing on a solid work/life balance that works for you. Listen as successful attorneys at different stages of…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow Much Marketing Is Enough? – Legal Marketers Explain
Lawyers can’t just take a backseat when it comes to marketing, but what do you actually need to know to make sure your marketing approach holds water? Later…
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Keynote Speaker Camille Vasquez (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Camille Vasquez joins Rocky Dhir to talk about her path to becoming a lawyer and what led to her involvement in the highly publicized defamation trial between…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Engagement for Law Firm Leadership: Get the Most From Your Team
Law firms often focus on revenue generation, client retention, and financial performance. But guest Tracy LaLone says true success is driven by the (very real)…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Senator Ben Cardin on Equal Justice and Supporting Legal Aid
United States Senator Ben Cardin joins LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss his perspective on access to justice as a legislator and lawyer on Talk Justice. The…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
The Intricacies of AI Policy and Governance (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
Lawyers have been getting into ethical hot water over both the use and misuse of AI, failing in their duties of competence, diligence, and more, so where do we…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Smokeball Bill: The Free Perk for Texas Lawyers
Who says the best things in life aren’t free?! The State Bar of Texas partnered up with Smokeball to offer a free trust accounting and billing software…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
First Native American Woman President of the ABA: Mary Smith's Incredible Career
Guest Mary Smith is an accomplished attorney and the first Native American woman to become president of the American Bar Association. In addition to a…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
New Law School Rankings And Old Supreme Court Drama
We talk about finding the right law school for you, and wonder how deep the SCOTUS drama goes. ----- The Above the Law Top 50 Law Schools ranking is here and…
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#510: Why It’s Time to Embrace Laziness, with Dr. Devon Price
Do you ever beat yourself up over all the things you think you should be doing? Do you work even when you’re sick or when your body tells you it’s time for a…
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Plea Deals: Why Innocent People Give Up and Go to Prison
Believe it or not, there are many reasons to plead guilty when you’re not. ----- Plea deals are necessary to fight crime. Without them, our criminal justice…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Risk Mitigation for Lithium-ion Battery Failures
Sanket Kadam of Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses risk mitigation for battery failures and available methodologies for proper assessment.
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics'The Lawyer Millionaire’ author shares the 7 biggest money mistakes lawyers can make
Finances are a fraught area for many attorneys. Despite a high earning potential, new lawyers often start out with a financial disadvantage due to the…
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EP 812- Mentorship within the Firm Part One
You, your firm and the legal profession will benefit when you make mentorship a meaningful experience in your firm. We offer tips on how you can enhance the…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Introducing: In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History
J. Craig Williams has a brand new show 'In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed' right here on Legal Talk Network! Join us as we take a journey through time…
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Banking, Regulations, and Litigation: A Perfect Match
America’s banks play a critical role in our economy, and the industry is one of the most heavily regulated, with rules that affect nearly every consumer…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsJustice Bent, Not Broken with Elie Honig
Senior CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig challenges whether the rule of law is under attack when powerful people square off against judges and juries. As author of…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsSalem Witch Trials: How The Hysteria Went Terribly Awry
In 1692, claims of satanic rituals, ghosts, and seemingly “afflicted” children stirred puritanical imaginations, deepened by petty rifts between powerful…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Online Reputation and Referral Growth with Gert Mellak
In this episode, Gert Mellak joins me once again to talk about the crucial importance of online reputation and referral growth for law firms. The discussion…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
First Look at In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History
Enjoy this exclusive first look at the J. Craig Williams' new podcast series 'In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History' coming to Legal Talk Network…
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The Caitlin Clark Experience; Being a Camera-Ready Professional; and “Candid Camera”
Getting in front of an audience to communicate on camera certainly doesn’t come naturally to all (most?) attorneys, but if you’re feeling embarrassed by your…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Current State of Legal Blogging
Blogs were a colorful, dynamic part of the internet in their heyday, but how do they fit into our world today? Dennis and Tom take a hard look at the latest…
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#509: Pain in the SaaS: How to Select the Right Tech for Your Firm, with Britt Lorish
Zack talks with legal tech expert Britt Lorish about the process of selecting and managing technology in large and small law firms. Listen in as they talk…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Clarence Thomas Turned Supreme Court Service Into An ATM Machine
Except ATM machines have limits. ----- When ProPublica first reported that Clarence Thomas had taken half a million in gifts, it turns out they had only…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
Can generative AI tools make it easier for lawyers to offer pro bono services?
A commonly cited solution to helping bridge the access-to-justice canyon is for lawyers to provide more pro bono work. In that regard, have generative…
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EP 510- Work/Life Balancing Act Part One
Three generations of attorneys discuss what it’s like teetering on the factors that affect work/life balance, how it changes depending on your profession, what…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsGoogle’s Algorithm EXPOSED – What Matters and What Doesn’t
The secrets of Google’s algorithm are out! So, what (if anything) should you do? ----- Is this the biggest news to hit the SEO industry ever? Google has had…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCommunity Table: Branding vs. Marketing (And How to Use Both)
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: A lawyer who’s falling behind wants to know why her leads are down. Should she focus on “branding” or…
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Results from the First Field Study of AI for Legal Aid
Legal tech researchers discuss their recent field study of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal aid on Talk Justice. Colleen Chien and Miriam Kim…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
The Official Trailer for In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History
Join us as we take a journey through time to discover the most interesting and impactful court cases in world history. Go beyond the basic historical accounts…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
What Are the Limits of Students’ First Amendment Rights on College Campuses?
Recent protests at universities across the country pushed the boundaries of free speech, and outcomes for protestors were varied, to say the least. The world…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
How to Dissect and Understand Your Cyber Insurance Policy
Cyber threats abound in our modern world, and lawyers and law firms are prime targets due to the sensitive nature of the information they hold in trust for…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
The Hush Money Conviction & Sentencing Trump
On May 31, 2024, a New York jury found former president Donald J. Trump guilty on all 34 counts in his highly watched hush money trial. He will be sentenced on…
- Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
What Texas Attorneys Need to Know About Vacation Letters, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health & This Year’s Annual Meeting
The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting is just around the corner, happening June 20-21 in Dallas! With this meeting comes a change of leadership for the Bar…
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#508: From Retreat to Rebrand: How a Retreat Led to a Transformation, with Patricia Mancabelli
Sara joins Labster Patricia Mancabelli in a conversation about how an in-person, Lawyerist-facilitated retreat sparked a firm rebranding and enabled her team…
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Marilyn’s Story: A Plea Deal Turned Deadly
Marilyn Mulero was wrongfully suspected of a Chicago gang murder in 1992. Naive to the criminal justice system, she was frightened into signing a statement by…
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Trump's Lawyers Somehow Doing A Worse Job On TV Than In Court
The Trump conviction excuse tour is not going well for his attorneys. ----- Donald Trump is now a convicted felon and everyone wants to know why his attorneys…
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EP 811- Difficult Clients
Are you dealing with a client who is needy, mean, lies to you or is just plain unrealistic? Boy, we have too. Today we’re talking about how to serve difficult…