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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 TopicsFrom Hype to Practice: Using Microsoft Copilot in Your Law Firm, with Ben Schorr | Lawyerist Podcast
In episode #598 of the Lawyerist Podcast, learn how Microsoft Copilot can help lawyers work more efficiently inside Microsoft 365—without compromising…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Venezuela Invasion, the Monroe Doctrine, International Law, and Trump Takeovers | Lawyer 2 Lawyer
On January 3, 2026, the U.S. military captured Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro and his wife and brought them back to the United States where they faced…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsPresumed Guilty: The Framing of William Michael Dillon || For the Innocent
We trust the justice system to protect the innocent and prosecute the guilty, but what happens when it gets things catastrophically wrong? In 1981, 21-year-old…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsConrad’s Crystal Ball V: Lawyer Marketing Predictions for 2026 || Lunch Hour Legal Marketing
Mystic for hire! Conrad dusts off the ol’ prophetic orb for a look at what 2026 has in store for lawyers and legal marketers. ----- We know you’re itching to…
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Dennis & Tom’s 2026 Tech Resolutions
Dennis and Tom continue their proud tradition of pondering the panorama of timely tech happenings and sharing personal resolutions for learning and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsBeyond the Algorithm: How TRAIGA Will Rewrite AI Governance in Texas
New Texas AI legislation will take effect January 1, 2026. What will this mean for your legal practice? The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat place do prisons have in democracies?
The idea that prisoners should be treated humanely was discussed by Enlightenment Era aristocrats, "but the idea that they are people who are peers is new,"…
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Building a Successful Paralegal Career, Step by Step. Yes You Can.
Once you’ve landed your first job as a paralegal professional, what next? How do you build your career, advance into management, and leverage affiliations and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCreating a Referral Network That Actually Works with Lee Rosen | First Flight #12
When family lawyer and podcaster Lee Rosen talks about referrals, he doesn’t call them a network. He calls them friends. He explains why you only need about 20…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Athlete’s Mindset for Lawyers, with Jess Sargus
High performance in law requires more than technical skill—it requires the right mindset. In episode #596 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with Jess…
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2026 Prediction Time!
Welcome to another dumpster fire of a year. ----- We begin the year by peering into our crystal balls and issuing some predictions for 2026. Who will be fired?…
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EP 701- Peter Dunne Part Two
Attorney Peter Dunne shares stories about other legendary St. Louis lawyers and the entertaining ways they handled paper correspondence in the days before…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP09: Exploring the Taylor Swift ticket case
The Case Doctors explore what legal recourse Taylor Swift fans might have when the tickets they bought for $14,000 didn’t turn out to be what they paid for…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsLeading with Purpose: Nate Alder on Service and Stewardship
Leadership doesn’t always come naturally; it is a skill developed through service, mentorship, and a deep commitment to others. In this episode, Amanda Arriaga…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsKPIs for Lawyers: Measuring Your Law Firm's Financial Health, with Bernadette L. Harris (Remastered)
In episode 595 of the Lawyerist Podcast, we’re revisiting Stephanie’s conversation with Lawyerist financial coach Bernadette L. Harris about the financial KPIs…
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A Look Back At The 2025 Dumpster Fire
Three trends dominated this year's coverage. ----- We've made it to the end of the year! And what do we have to show for it as a profession? Our most elite law…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 925- Tips on a Slip and Fall Win
A document dump. Disappearing evidence. And a new depo the first night of trial. Despite all this, Katie pulled off a win and shares what she learned…
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Have JD, Will Work Remotely. Contract Attorneys Fill Gaps When Firms Have Short-Term Needs.
Let the record show, records were meant to be corrected. In this episode, we revisit something we mentioned that might not have been the full story, the role…
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Pardon the Interruption: 2025 Edition
Another year gone! With 2025 rapidly bidding us adieu, Dennis, Tom, and their good pal Debbie Foster send us off with their annual Kennedy-Mighell edition of…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsOur Favorite Lawyerist Episodes of the Year, with Stephanie Everett & Zack Glaser
As the year comes to a close, Stephanie Everett and Zack Glaser look back at the Lawyerist Podcast episodes that stood out most to them in episode 594 of the…
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Closing Out The Year With Mergers And Attacks On The Rule Of Law
Ho ho ho...gan Lovells merging. ----- A critical analysis of the best variety of Coca-Cola product gives way to a conversation about law this week. Cadwalader…
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EP 626- Attorney and Professor Peter Dunne Part One
With over 40 years of courtroom experience, attorney Peter Dunne is still learning by teaching. Hear some of his favorite lessons from the classroom and the…
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Connecting with Faith Communities to Serve Those in Need
Leaders from faith organizations and mission-driven nonprofits discuss the connections between faith communities and legal services on Talk Justice. For many…
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What Would the Brand Do? Marketing Without a Big-Firm Budget
Every firm knows it should be marketing. But go deeper. How should you be thinking about your firm’s own individual goals, brand, and budget? If you’re at a…
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Are Trial Lawyers an Endangered Species? – Legal Up Virtual Conference 2025 by InfoTrack
Fewer lawyers are gaining real courtroom experience, and the future of trial advocacy is at risk. In this special episode of On the Road, veteran trial…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment: SCOTUS & Copyright Law
On December 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the landmark copyright case, Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsPop culture picks of 2025
Looking for something to occupy yourself over the holidays, or to kick off your 2026? Lee Rawles is joined by her fellow Legal Talk Network hosts Stephanie…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Hidden Cost of Bad Clients, with Jeff Krause
Not all clients are created equal—and some quietly drain your firm’s time, energy, and profits. In episode 593 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett…
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At Least The Robots In The Coming War Against Humans Will Understand War Crimes
If you want 2025 in a nutshell, it doesn't get much better than a blundering Secretary of Defense bragging that the Pentagon bought an expensive, bespoke AI…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 924- $10M Med Mal Verdict
We’re so proud to have won a $10 million verdict for our client in a battle that took seven years and two trials. Mary Simon shares her courtroom story…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsSurvivors Guide to Prison: Examining a Broken System with Matthew Cooke
The failure rate of our prison systems is staggering, with recidivism exceeding 70% in nearly every state. What should this tell us about the success—or lack…
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Former EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows on the State of Workplace Protections
Live from Denver and the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Conference, a conversation with guest Charlotte Burrows on gender discrimination and the…
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Understanding Neurodivergence in the Legal Workplace – Legal Up Virtual Conference 2025 by InfoTrack
Neurodivergence is far more common in the legal profession than many realize and when supported thoughtfully, it can be a powerful asset. In this special…
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Discussion with Melissa Johnson, Past President of the San Diego Bar Association
This bonus episode of Leading the Bar features a special installment from the Council of Firsts series, which spotlights trailblazing leaders who were the…
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Thriving in Big Law: Insights for the Next Generation
In this episode of The Legal Report from Robert Half, host Jamy Sullivan sits down with Imani Maatuka, Commercial Litigation Managing Associate at Sidley…
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When Does AI Content Use Cross the Line?
Many are relying heavily on genAI to create their content—whether it be emails, marketing copy, social posts, or a seeming myriad of other applications. But…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClient Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O’Neal
Episode 592 of the Lawyerist Podcast shows how strengthening your leadership can become the most reliable lever for firm growth. Stephanie Everett and service…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCreating a Tech-Driven Solo Practice with Nate Cade | First Flight #11
When Milwaukee attorney Nate Cade left big law, he wasn’t just starting a firm — he was rebuilding his entire work life around flexibility, technology, and…
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How the Legal Workplace Is Evolving and What it Means for You!
How is the legal profession evolving, and what does it mean for your career? In this episode, host Tony Sipp welcomes a very special, nationally renowned…
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This Is Why We Have Bar Exams
And the DOJ continues to be a hot mess. ----- Kim Kardashian is trying to enter the legal profession without a law school education. The bar exam is a deeply…
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2025 Year in Review: Generative AI, access to justice and law schools
All in all, it’s shown that the legal industry, traditionally known as a staid, conservative and risk-averse profession, is undergoing a period of rapid change…
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EP 625- Working Up A Big Win Part 2
John Simon remarked, “If the jury thinks this case is about rocks, you’re in trouble.” How we creatively framed the case and presented punitives set our client…
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Community Table: Client Relations From First Call to Alternative Fee and Payment Methods
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table, recorded in person at the October 2025 ClioCon legal tech conference: After a new client comes on…
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Creating New Pathways for DV Survivors to Access Legal Help
Innovative programs that leverage unlicensed practice of law reform to create new pathways to justice for domestic violence (DV) survivors are featured in this…
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Building Client Trust Through Trauma-Informed Advocacy – Legal Up Virtual Conference 2025 by InfoTrack
Employment disputes strike at a person’s identity, security, and sense of control. In this special episode of On the Road, employment attorney Drew Levine…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsIllegal Orders, Military Law, and Investigations
Last month, six Democrat lawmakers, all with military or intelligence backgrounds, released a controversial video urging service members to refuse illegal…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCrypto Clarity: What Lawyers Should Know About Digital Currency
Ever since cryptocurrency made its debut, many have repeatedly questioned its validity. Is it legal tender? A scam? Well, in today’s digital ether, both exist…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsSurviving the Zero-Click Era: What Lawyers Must Know About SEO and AI, with Cyrus Shepard
Episode 591 of the Lawyerist Podcast explores one of the most urgent questions facing law firms today: how do you stay findable when Google and AI are…
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A Bad Week For Trump's Fake U.S. Attorneys
And a shorter summer associate program. ----- While most of us celebrated Thanksgiving, some of Trump's phony U.S. Attorneys were the real turkeys. First, a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP 923- Parental Support Benefits Part Two
Data shows that family building benefits improve productivity and support employee’s mental and physical health. It’s a win-win, but many employers may balk at…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsJohn Lennon's lawyer explains how the musician's deportation case changed immigration law | Rebroadcast
December 8th marks the 45th anniversary of John Lennon's death in 1980. In this special rebroadcast of Modern Law Library, we're looking back at how his…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP08: Ghost of a Chance
What to do when your client wants to sue for nondisclosure of paranormal interference. Plus, is there a case when a service dog literally crashes a wedding?…
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Strategies for Mindful Business Development.
In this episode, we discuss the topic every litigator must deal with at some point: effective business development strategies. Guests Maureen Cruz, Ph.D., and…
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Future-Proofing Your Paralegal Career with AI – Legal Up Virtual Conference 2025 by InfoTrack
AI isn’t replacing legal professionals — it’s reshaping the work they do. In this special episode of On the Road, award-winning paralegals and educators Kelly…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWomen Leading the Way: Conversations with NCBP Trailblazers
The National Council of Bar Presidents has had only 10 female presidents in its 75-year history, but women have become increasingly prominent in leadership in…
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Building an AI Chief of Staff
What if you had an AI that not only assisted you, but acted as a highly trained source of strategic support in your day-to-day work? Dennis and Tom explore the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsInnovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers, with Graydon Trusler
In episode 590 of Lawyerist Podcast, learn how practical, everyday AI can help lawyers work smarter—not harder. Zack Glaser sits down with Graydon Trusler, a…
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Security. There Is Nothing More Important in Law Firm Tech
Security, security, security. In your law firm’s tech package, there is probably no more important word than security. Your clients depend on it. Your business…
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Bonus Season Begins In Earnest
Bonuses and botched prosecutions. ----- Bonus season is underway, and Biglaw firms are lining up to reward associates for a year's worth of effort. The market…
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EP 624- Working Up A Big Win Part 1
John Simon remarked, “If the jury thinks this case is about rocks, you’re in trouble.” How we creatively framed the case and presented punitives set our client…