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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‘The Originalism Trap’ author wants to see originalism dead, dead, dead
Originalism is the ascendant legal theory espoused by conservative legal thinkers, including the majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices. But far from being an…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsConstitutional Equal Rights - the Time is NOW! with Katherine Spillar
Kathy Spillar, Executive Director of Feminist Majority Foundation and Executive Editor of MS Magazine joins SideBar to discuss why ratification of the Equal…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCurrent Employment Law Issues in Trucking and Transportation Litigation
Attorneys Leonard Leicht, Harold Moroknek and Peggy Smith Bush from the law firm Marshall Dennehey address legal issues affecting the trucking and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsExpert Advice: Finding the Expert Witness Who Will Help You Win Your Case
Round Table Group is a Premier Sponsor of the ABA Litigation Section. On this Litigation Radio episode, we will hear from Dan Rubin, National Business…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat's Wrong With Your Emails? Common Legal Marketing Blunders Exposed with Tanya Brody
In this episode, we welcome email marketing consultant and copywriter Tanya Brody to discuss how law firms can utilize email marketing to attract and retain…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsIs there a New iPad in your Legal Toolbox?
There’s a new iPad on the market… Do lawyers need it? New, shiny tech is always a temptation for Dennis and Tom, and right now they’re mulling over this latest…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsAlternative Medicine and Workers’ Comp Coverage: A Puzzle.
Let’s talk about alternative medicine and coverage under Workers’ Comp’s hodgepodge of rules. Guest Maya Rashid is a recent graduate of Penn State Law and the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#507: Navigating Motherhood and Law, with Sarah Soucie Eyberg
Lawyers are pretty good at keeping our guards up—especially when it comes to the hard, messy, personal stuff. So, what happens when we let those guards down…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClients Care About Legal Tech: Dig Into Legal Tech and Tech Related Careers.
A new survey finds that clients care deeply about their attorney’s tech tools and tech skills. The numbers don’t lie: Legal tech matters. An efficient…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsSam Alito's In Distress Of His Own Making
An appeal to common sense is denied. ----- You might have thought flying a flag upside after January 6 would be the only "Sam Alito w/10 flag" story of the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow to strike up conversations that build your book of business
Networking is something that comes naturally to some people. But if the idea of talking to strangers makes you break out into a cold sweat, there’s help and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 509- Office Dynamics Part Three: Trial
When you are in trial, your support staff can and should be doing more than just ordering lunch. Hear how the Simon Law Firm staff handles logistics and builds…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsLawyers Can Help Revitalize Neighborhoods
Guests from a successful St. Louis collaboration discuss Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s (LSEM) Neighborhood Advocacy Program on Talk Justice. There are…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsIt’s About You: Surviving (And Thriving) In Your High-Stress Career.
Guest Charlène Gisèle is a former big-firm litigator turned professional high-performance coach. This show is about you. It’s about you being your best, taking…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCivil Forfeiture in Culley v. Marshall
Under the 14th Amendment, "No state shall...deprive any person of...property, without due process of law." This principle was at the heart of the matter of the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#506: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski (Replay)
In this episode, author and speaker Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsJunk Science - Undoing the Damage
When forensic evidence gets it wrong, how do we free the innocent? ----- In our history of criminal prosecutions, some types of evidence ended up being…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsMaking A Difference Through The Offices of the Inspector General
As a new lawyer, have you ever considered a career in government oversight? It’s a broad, important field that ensures a wide range of agencies work as…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsProductivity Software; What an IT Managed Service Provider Can Do For You; & “Hard Choices”—Boston Edition
Jared kicks it off by exploring the biggest players in productivity software you should be using, well, be more productive. But no productivity suite is…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYou're A Grand Old Flag, You're An Upside-Down Flag
Now, this is a story all about how Sam Alito's wife got flipped-turned upside down. ----- Sam Alito flew his flag upside down in the aftermath of the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#505: Get to Inbox Zero with the Help of a Virtual Assistant, with Stafi
Do you hear all this talk about how lawyers can use an assistant but worry it will never work for you? In this episode, Stephanie talks with law firm owner…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 810- Sorry, I Can't Take Your Case
You want to help that friend of a friend with their minor auto accident settlement, but taking the case is not a good business decision. However, there are…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWill generative AI (finally) spell the end of the billable hour?
It seems like every time that there’s a major disruption or event that threatens to upend the legal industry, it spells doom for the billable hour. But that…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics10 ESSENTIAL Digital Marketing Tools for Lawyers (MUST HAVE!)
Whether you have a DIY approach to your law firm marketing or an in-house team at your beck and call, you really should be using the top tools of the trade…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back with Madiba K. Dennie
Madiba K. Dennie is an attorney, columnist, author, and professor whose work focuses on fostering an equitable multiracial democracy. Dennie is the author of…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsLawyers Managing Stress: Living a Healthier, Happier, and Less Stressful Life
Being a lawyer involves constant pressure and stress. It’s a profession filled with challenges—everything from demanding partners and tight deadlines to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCan Your Law Firm’s Podcast Become a Go-To Legal Resource? With Alex Sanfilippo
In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch.com, joins me to discuss strategies for leveraging podcasts effectively, especially for law firms seeking…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsFresh Voices on Legal Tech with Dennis Garcia
For tech trends from an in-house perspective, Dennis and Tom welcome Dennis Garcia of Microsoft to their Fresh Voices series. In-house teams are riding the new…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#504: Leveraging Franchise Know-How in Law Practice, with Chad Fox
Zack talks with Lab Coach Chad Fox about how developing law firm processes can build value for a practice. They specifically discuss how his experience in…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsAdvancing Your Career: Advice From A Real-Life Success Story
Guest Shelly A. Walker has enjoyed a career spanning nearly three decades of perpetual growth and advancement. Hear how she learned to move forward with every…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhen states’ rights and healthcare access clash
From COVID-19 response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the results of 50 states having individual approaches to public health, medical outcomes and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTrump Defense Team Playing Tiddlywinks At A Chess Match
Trump's attorneys seems as asleep at the switch as their client. ----- Having called Stormy Daniels a liar repeatedly in its opening, the Trump defense team…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 508- Office Dynamics Part Two: Organization
Does your support staff see the big picture or are they trapped in old ruts? The Simon Law Firm support team discusses the importance of empowerment, autonomy…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCommunity Table: Hiring Your First Employee And A “Second In Command”
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Who should a solo attorney hire first? You’re building your firm. Who’s the next person you add to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsPutting AI to the Test for Legal Services
Legal tech experts discuss their research and experiments with generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal services on Talk Justice. Executive Director…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsA Better Perspective: How Mindset Shifts Can Enrich Life and Legal Practice
Legal practice can be stressful, and it is all too common to go through difficult seasons which, in turn, lead to negative impacts on our overall wellbeing…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Reclassification of Marijuana
In April of 2024, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency recently announced that they are proceeding with reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEmerging Legal Ethics for AI; How-Tos for AI in Law Practice; & “Michigan Man”
AI’s prime directive is to give you answers, buuuut… it might just be telling you what it thinks you want to hear—with no concern over providing actual…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCelebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with CBA President Ray Koenig III
The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building connections and making an impact in Chicago and beyond. In this episode…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#503: Hiring, Growing, and Investing in Your Firm, with Seth Price
Zack talks with lawyer and digital marketing guru, Seth Price, about the struggles of scaling a small law firm. They discuss how to think about hiring…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsJunk Science - Shaken Baby Syndrome
In the 1980s and 1990s, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) was a popular medical theory used to arrest and convict innocent parents of fatally abusing their children…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Gag Order Pt. 10
Donald Trump, Drake, And James Ho... punchlines write themselves. ----- Donald Trump's trial shenanigans continue. Is he going to violate the gag order again?…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 809- Define Success
What does success mean to you? Is it a monetary goal? A safe and comfortable home? Or simply the ability to shop at the “fancy” grocery store? Take a moment to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsGoogle Local Service Ads: To Brand or Not to Brand?
Y’know what’s super annoying?—Google thinking it was okay to just auto-enroll all LSA clients into their branded queries. Sheesh. Later, should we all be…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCriminalizing Motherhood and Reproductive Health with Dr. Michelle Goodwin
Since the Dobbs Supreme Court case was decided, we have gained a heightened awareness of the criminal laws surrounding pregnancies, including the decision to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Jigsaw Puzzle Of Old And New Laws Governing Today’s AI
Generative AI is everywhere, including inside many law practices, creating documents, analyzing data, researching, and creating content. But what happens when…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow Strong Branding Moves Clients Through the Marketing Funnel with Erin Andrea Craske
In this episode, Erin Andrea Craske joins me to discuss the critical aspects of branding, emphasizing the common pitfalls businesses face in their branding…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Year Ahead For NALA, Plus A Preview Of The 2024 Conference
The return of an annual tradition: NALA CEO Vanessa Finley joins hosts Jill Francisco and Tony Sipp to talk about all things NALA, including the upcoming NALA…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsFresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah Glassmeyer
What if, instead of tech competence being this scary, overwhelming thing, we showed lawyers how to engage with technology in a more lighthearted, even playful…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#502: How to Nourish Your Relationship, Even in a Busy Life, with Ellen Dorian
Could your marriage/relationship use a little spice? Maybe you’ve put your business before your partner? In this episode, Stephanie talks with relationship…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTexas’ Mental Health Court Programs
Should our criminal courts exist to punish or reform those who have broken the law? Every case is unique, but in those involving mental health, a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe First Law Of Whoever Smelt It, Dealt It
The New York courtroom where Donald Trump is on trial is apparently unpleasant. Is that the former president's doing? The world may never know. Also, the fact…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics'In the Shadow of Liberty' shines light on American immigration history
When the Trump administration's policy of separating families at the country's borders was announced, opposition from the public and the legal community was…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 507- Office Dynamics Part One: Communication
Big trials are keeping our TJIO team away from the mic, so the support staff hijacked the podcast to share their insights on office dynamics. Learn how to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsMarketing Musicals with Jacob Sanders and “Large Fathers”
Bored with your run-of-the-mill marketing campaigns? Maybe it’s time for you to make a musical! Jared brings on Jacob Sanders to learn all about the recent…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsNew Insights: How A Worker’s Mental State Influences Injury Recovery
When workers are recovering from a workplace injury, there are psychosocial factors, mental factors, which can impede the recovery from physical injuries…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Impact of AI on Claims
Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of Dee Gee Rehabilitation Ltd. discusses the impact of AI on the claims handling process.
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics“Newish Solo,” After A Year Or Two On Your Own, What Next?
You’ve opened your firm, hung out the shingle, and taken the leap. Now that you’ve made it a year or two, what’s next? There’s no step-by-step guide for small…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Importance of Jury Selection in Trump’s Criminal Cases
One of former President Trump’s criminal cases, the hush money trial, is currently underway in a New York City courtroom. Jury selection for this case was a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#501: Celebrating 500: The Evolution, the Journey, and What Lies Ahead, with Sam Glover
Stephanie catches up with the original Lawyerist podcast host, Sam Glover. In addition to a brief walk down memory lane, hear how Sam is working to make our…