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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
Our favorite pop culture picks in 2022
In our annual Year in Review episode, Lee Rawles speaks to her ABA Journal colleagues Blair Chavis, Julianne Hill and Stephanie Francis Ward to find out how…
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Sam Alito Successfully Deploys The Shaggy Defense
But they caught me with some contemporaneous third-party emails? We discuss the crackerjack investigation the Supreme Court performed into allegations that…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP409 - Presenting Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
What price should we put on a life lost? Whether it’s a father, mother, or child, jurors need guidance, context, and motivation when deciding damages. John…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP615 - Happy Holidaze!
Office parties. Co-worker gifts. Corporate giving. Hosting events. When do you possibly find time for making holiday feasts, visiting family, and preparing for…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsNarrow Your Focus, Establish a Niche and Grow Your Law Practice
For lawyers looking to expand and grow their law practice, their first thought may be to broaden their marketing efforts and client base. Offer more services…
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#420: Intake as an Iterative Process, with Wouter IJgosse from DecisionVault (Sponsored)
Zack sits down with Wouter IJgosse from DecisionVault to learn more about how their platform can streamline client intake for attorneys. DecisionVault takes a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat makes for the most successful website copy? with Erin Ollila
What makes for the most successful website copy? Is the text on your website actually that important? What makes your website copy stand out vs. your…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics'Vigilante Federalism' with David Noll (part 1)
David Noll, co-author of "Vigilante Federalism", is a lawyer, columnist, and Rutgers law professor who warns how the spread of private subordination laws…
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Hyped for “Cocaine Bear”; Filevine’s Ryan Anderson; and “The Magnificent Andersons”
Efficient back-and-forth communication in law firms has always been a necessity, but it’s not always easy to do it well. Finding the right collaboration tech…
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Dennis and Tom Go Full Scrooge-Mode On Technology
This year, instead of spreading Christmas Cheer, the guys offer a resounding “Bah, humbug!” to all the tech stuff that irks them. So, tech giants, listen up –…
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What The Rest of Us Need to Know About Bankruptcy Practice
Even though bankruptcy touches so many areas of the law, many attorneys outside bankruptcy practice lack an adequate understanding of how it all works. Rocky…
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#419: Free Yourself from Productivity, with Oliver Burkeman
Is your to-do list never-ending? When was the last time you really felt productive? When we are constantly trying to get things off our list, the list seems to…
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To Test Or Not To Test
ABA poised to eliminate standardized testing requirement... but should it? Taking the LSAT is the first step in the law school journey. But it doesn't have to…
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Networking, Marketing, ABA Techshow – How they are all closely interconnected.
The ABA Techshow isn’t just for tech wizards; rather, it should be a vital part of every solo lawyer’s networking plan! Guests Jeannine Abukhater Lambert and…
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Can change really come from within the system? These 13 prosecutors think so
Miriam Aroni Krinsky worked as a prosecutor in Los Angeles County in the 1980s and 1990s as the War on Drugs was waged. Mandatory minimum sentences and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP408 - Quantifying Emotional Harm in Closing Arguments
Significant physical injuries may be visible to the jury, but emotional harms are not. Are you doing everything you can to help the jury understand and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP614 - "If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage” Part Three
Female attorneys are still being asked to get the coffee. Will that ever change, and what can we do to make it change? Ladies, we need to find camaraderie and…
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The Killer Clown Edition: The Prosecution of John Wayne Gacy (Rebroadcast)
@theBar wishes to honor the career of retired Cook County judge William J. "Bill" Kunkle Jr. after his recent passing by re-broadcasting our interview with him…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhy is marketing strategy so important? with Sara Nay
Why is having a marketing strategy so important? Do you take the time to think about the marketing strategy you want to implement for yourself or your firm?…
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Worried about the 2023 lawyer jobs market? This legal search consultant has some tips
While 2022 was a phenomenal year for attorneys and “anyone with a pulse” and a law license could find work, 2023 might “go back to normal,” says Valerie A…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsSome Advice to the New, or Soon to be Lawyer
Launching your legal career after law school is exciting, energizing, and—let’s face it—discombobulating. And no matter how long you’ve been practicing…
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The Life of a Lawyer, Start to Finish: Retirement
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed Money Management for Lawyers with L.J. Jones. In this episode, we move on…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#418: More Income, Fewer Taxes, with Bernadette Harris
The end of the year is upon us and whether we like it or not, it’s time to think about wrapping up our finances. Do you have a plan in place for your financial…
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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2022
Your favorite nerdy-lawyer wishlist is back yet again! Tune in for Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson’s top picks for the gift-giving season. Happy Holidays! Tech…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsDriving A Stake Through U.S. News
Elite law schools are withdrawing from the U.S. News & World Report rankings one by one, but what does it all mean? We've never loved the USNWR methodology…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP407 - Presenting Damages in Closing Arguments
When you ask for damages, you expect jurors to put a tangible number on an intangible loss. How can you help them decide upon a full and fair amount? In our…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP613 - "If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage” Part Two
Even though you are a successful female attorney, do you ever feel like this career is not for you? You’re not alone. Women attorneys are twice as likely to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWorking From Home Or Living At Work? || Why No One Likes Your Law Firm
How setting boundaries when working from home can make you happier, plus knowing the difference between building brand recognition and building brand affinity…
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The Right Tech: Get Control of Your Practice Management Software
Let’s talk about practice management, tech, and production. How do you find and apply the right tech tools that help you deliver what you’ve promised to your…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat is the Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Act? – Coverage, Benefits and Compensation
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that grants workers’ compensation for employees disabled from on-the-job injuries…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow is speaking a marketing strategy? with Grant Baldwin
How is speaking a marketing strategy? How can you leverage speaking to grow your presence, your reputation, your firm, and bring on new clients? As founder and…
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Legal Tech’s Second Wave, A Different Take on Diversity in Business, and The Legal Toolkit Law Review Hour
Many business leaders are mis-educated about what diversity is, and, as such, lack the ability to support it in their organizations. Jared brings on diversity…
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Generative AI — Is It Going to Steal Your Job?
Uh-oh, the robots are gunning for your jobs again. Or… are they? Generative AI has the ability to analyze existing knowledge and then produce its very own…
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Starved Rock Murders: The Case for Chester Weger’s Innocence
In March 1960, Illinois Starved Rock State Park became the site of the brutal murder and possible sexual assault of three middle-aged women who were visiting…
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#417: Choosing to Stay a Small Firm, with Katie Roe
For some small law firm owners, growth isn’t the goal. In this episode, Sara talks with former Lawyerist Lab member Katie Roe about how and why she built her…
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The Ethics of Communicating with Your Clients and Using Your Smartphone
Communicating with clients is essential to good lawyering, but doing so without proper precautions could set you up for trouble. Sharon Nelson and John Simek…
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'By Hands Now Known' shines light on cold cases of lynchings and racial violence
In the summer of 2020, when the murder of George Floyd was igniting protests in Minneapolis and around the country, it occurred to Margaret A. Burnham that…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsReclaiming Democracy, with David Pepper (part 2)
In Episode 2, Reclaiming Democracy, David Pepper, the author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines, provides a stark wake-up call…
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Game Of Owns: The 2022 FedSoc Convention
Annual gathering aims to silence woke heretics... misses spectacularly. The Federalist Society national convention kicked off with Judge William Pryor mocking…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP406 - 49 Tips for Closing Arguments Part Two
Part Two of John Simon and Tim Cronin’s 49 Tips for Closing Arguments examines a range of issues including whether your close should suggest a range for…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP612 - "If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage” Part One
Decades of research tells us why women leave their legal careers; it's the same story on repeat. So what is the difference between women who love their legal…
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Hiring Trends, Career Guidance and Job Search Tips to Jump-start Your Legal Career
Are you looking to jump-start your career in the legal field? Whether you are a recent law school graduate, researching summer associate opportunities…
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The Importance of Early Case Management in the Litigation Process
Dr. Steven Wood, litigation consultant at Courtroom Sciences, Inc., discusses the benefits of early case management in the litigation process.
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Do Lawyers Ever Agree? Tips on "Meet and Confer" Conferences
Many areas of the law require attorneys to meet and confer, meaning lawyers must communicate the basis for their disagreement on a legal issue and make a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsClosing the Justice Gap with Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack
Michigan Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack joins LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss access to the courts in the wake of the pandemic, lessons learned from…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow do you dominate local search? with Stormy Knight
How do you dominate local search? How has Google My Business changed drastically over the years? Is it really enough to try and rank organically? Joining me…
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Empowering Working Parents
As a mother and a professional, Lori Mihalich-Levin experienced the many challenges of working parents firsthand and discovered that there is all too often…
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I Wish I’d Known - Michael Nava’s Perspectives on Minority Lawyer Challenges
Minority lawyers operating in white-dominated spaces face unique challenges as they navigate careers in the legal profession. As negative stereotypes assault…
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Water Law: Droughts, Climate Change, & Policy
Water is our most precious resource, but water, statewide and worldwide, is becoming scarce. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 55…
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#416: Working as a Legal Nomad, with Chrystan Carlton
If you could work from anywhere in the world, where would it be? What if we told you it could be possible with a little planning? In this episode, Sara talks…
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The Drumbeat Of Layoffs Getting Louder
It's not 2009 all over again, but it's not great. Layoffs are continuing to percolate through the legal industry. Will they stay contained to a few firms with…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP405 - 49 Tips for Closing Arguments Part One
The Simon Law Firm has earned over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements since the firm’s founding in 2000, so these attorneys obviously know how to close…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP611 - Compassion Fatigue
Yes, you are a counselor, but does that mean you have to be a therapist too? Our clients may expect more compassion from us because we are women, but how do we…
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It's a long road ahead for driverless cars, says Fastcase executive
There hasn’t been much progress when it comes to driverless cars. Most major car manufacturers have sunk hundreds of billions into developing and testing…
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Data that Makes Dashboards Dazzle || Lawyers, Your Clients Want Flat Fees
Gyi and Conrad talk about gorgeous data dashboards and the gorgeous-er data behind them. Then, the guys dig into how your clients really feel about fees and…
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Community Table: When It’s Time To Fire An Employee…
How To Decide A Timeline For Firing An Employee How To Craft A Good Job Package to Attract Better Quality Applicants How To Give An Employee An Ultimatum…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat are privacy policy best practices? with Donata
What are privacy policy best practices? What are the differences between privacy policies, cookie policies and terms and conditions? How can you ensure you’re…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsIt’s the Statehouses Stupid! with David Pepper (part 1)
It’s the Statehouses. Stupid. So says David Pepper, the author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines. State legislatures, often…
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Are You Expecting Digital Twins? – The New and Varied Uses of Digital Twin Technology
Even though the concept of digital twin technology has been around for several decades, it has recently started to make waves in the world at large. Businesses…
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The Skinny on Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Program; Perfect Albums Vol. 3; and “Forgive Me”
People have been alternately ticked, thrilled, and confused since the Biden Administration rolled out its loan forgiveness program. So, what’s the deal? Jared…