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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 TopicsHow to Succeed as a Trial Lawyer? –Tips in Appellate Litigation
Unlike trials, appeals involve different strategies, procedures, and perspective. That’s why understanding how the appellate process works, and the strategies…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow can lawyers use the power of story? with Bridget Cook-Burch
How can lawyers use the power of story to build better relationships and a more loyal client-base? There is a lot of power in owning your story, and knowing…
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Checking the Pulse of Artificial Intelligence
As we look back over its history, artificial intelligence has been lauded as the “next big thing” for decades. In some ways, it has developed by noticeable…
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Has the “Great Bargain” Worked? Well … It’s Complicated
Continuing our discussion of the 50th anniversary of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation (as it was called) report. We’ve come a long way…
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#398: Bringing Technology to the Courtroom, with Judge Scott Schlegel
Zack talks with Judge Scott Schlegel about how he layers technology on top of courtroom workflows. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read…
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Contract AI, The Game Changer for Corporate Paralegals
Guest Memme Onwudiwe was a speaker at July’s NALA 2022 Conference & Expo delivering a presentation titled “Corporate Paralegals in the Age of Contract AI.”…
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Don't Do What This Lawyer Did
Mistakes were made. A lawyer tried to get away with a little misogynistic insulting in open court. It did not end well for him. Meanwhile, a Biglaw partner…
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SCOTUS, Dobbs, & the Fate of the 4th
With a ruling as momentous as we’ve seen in the recent Dobbs decision, one episode is just not enough to cover the extent of its significance. On our last…
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After collaborating with bestselling author, judge discusses new solo book
After several collaborations with bestselling author James Patterson, Judge David Ellis of Illinois decided to go it alone for his latest book, Look Closer. In…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP326 - The Authentic Lawyer with Brad Winters Part Two
As a mediator for more than 600 civil cases, Brad Winters is an expert on the skill and science of mediation. Surprisingly, his goal is not to settle the case…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP517 - Learning From Losing Part One
Even the best plaintiff’s attorneys statistically lose more cases than they win. When the trial attorneys from Heels in the Courtroom experience a loss, they…
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Court Packing Explained, with Professor Todd Berger
Arguably, a Supreme Court appointment is the greatest prize in American politics, perhaps more so than the presidency. In consequence, these positions lend…
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Is Link Building Worth It Anymore? || Top 10 Link Building Tips
Meh, links. A recent article claims that the hard work of building backlinks to drive traffic to your law firm’s website isn’t worth it. Is that right? Spoiler…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsIn Conversation with Trailblazing Minnesota Justice Anne McKeig
Associate Justice Anne McKeig of the Minnesota Supreme Court joins Talk Justice to discuss her trailblazing legal career and how courts can expand access to…
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Marketing Is Messaging, Express Yourself
Marketing is about message, not volume. Before big advertising spends, figure out who you are and what you want to say. What makes you special? Look inside…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhy do lawyers need a happiness formula? with Mike Duffy
Why do lawyers need a happiness formula? How do we create more happiness in our jobs, relationships, businesses, with our coworkers and within our firms?…
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Following her experiences, former law clerk seeks support for the Judiciary Accountability Act
Aliza Shatzman didn’t realize that federal judicial employees are not protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. That is until the judge she worked for in…
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#397: Hiring a Legal Administrator Can Increase Your Bottom Line, with Matthew Sullivan
Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab member, Matthew Sullivan, who is the Executive Director of Finance and Operations at Sullivan Law and Associates. Together…
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Putting Yourself Out There, Key to Your Solo Practice
Guest Levi Barlavi is a “niche practice” solo attorney, focusing on the needs of medical providers. He started his own practice just three years after law…
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What’s New in Law Practice Management Software?
Many law practice management software vendors have been working to provide one-stop shop platforms that meet all the basic needs of a law firm, thereby…
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Maybe Elon Musk Shouldn't Have Waived All Those Protections?
Due diligence is your friend, Elon. Twitter has sued Elon Musk for walking away from his plans to purchase the company and it's hard to see how Musk gets out…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP103 Encore - Professional Building Blocks: Rapport
How can you establish immediate rapport with your client in order for them to trust you, listen to you, and make sure your advice is getting through? In this…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP325 - The Authentic Lawyer with Brad Winters Part One
There’s no substitute for experience, and today’s podcast with John, Erich, and renowned attorney and mediator Brad Winters brings 120 years of experience and…
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How technology can improve immigration policy and practice
Immigration is an area of law that lends itself well to technological innovations. It is in that intersection in which immigration lawyer Greg Siskind does his…
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Content Marketing with Real Personality; Perfect Albums Vol. 2; and a Game Called “Bag of Dicks”
Being so weird, so unique, so nerdy, and so “you” CAN actually be the foundation of your business plan. Jared talks with Mike Whelan about the ins and outs of…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhat sources of failure should lawyers plan for? with Drs. Kim & Todd Saxton
What sources of failure should lawyers plan for? How do we navigate the failures that undoubtedly will come up? Joining me for this conversation are Drs. Kim…
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The Creation of Sustainable, Healthy, and Inclusive Workspaces
Healthier indoor spaces are good for both you and the environment! On Balance hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns get a unique perspective on sustainable…
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All About Microsoft Power Platform with Joe Camp
Tom’s a big fan of the Power Platform, both for its versatility and ease of use. To take a deeper look, the guys welcome Joe Camp of Microsoft to give…
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: A Conversation with Michelle Wetzel General Counsel of Planned Parenthood of Illinois
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the landmark case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which held that the Constitution of the…
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#396: How My Life (and Law Practice) Changed When I Became a Sober Lawyer, with Sarah Soucie Eyberg
Sara talks with principal attorney of Soucie Eyberg Law, Sarah Soucie Eyberg, about her sobriety journey while practicing law and what being a sober lawyer…
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Doth Protest Too Much? Not According To The Supreme Court
Plus Texas targets Biglaw. Since the Dobbs opinion came down, Supreme Court justices have faced protests outside their homes and outside their favorite…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP110 Encore - Thread the Needle: Aggressive v Assertive
Women attorneys walk a fine line between being perceived as being powerful and assertive or aggressive and not-very-nice. Knowing when to channel each is a…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP324 - Cognitive Science with Dan Holloway Part Two
Honesty and authenticity. Competence and trust. Cognitive science provides a research-based road map on how to project these positive points of connection…
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The modern US Border Patrol is a national police force with dangerous capabilities, author warns
In Nobody is Protected: How the Border Patrol Became the Most Dangerous Police Force in the United States, geographer Reece Jones argues that Supreme Court…
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Viral Customer Service || What Does Dobbs Have To Do With Law Firm Marketing?
Chewy’s eating your marketing lunch straight outta the bowl, and Supreme Court rulings may seem removed from legal marketing, but this could be the moment to…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsModern Approaches to Expungement
In this episode, we're talking about criminal records – or at least, how to get rid of them. In the U.S. approximately 1/3 of all people have a criminal…
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Community Table: Structuring bonuses, pro hac vice agreements, and marketing educational courses!
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How should I structure a bonus plan for my client intake specialist? How should I construct a pro hac…
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#395: Law Firm Marketing Educational Resources, with GNGF (Sponsored)
Zack talks with GNGF’s Community Director, Jamie Kohls, about educational resources for law firm marketing. They dig into GNGF’s book, Online Law Practice…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow are lead gen and personal branding the same? with Mary Henderson
How are lead generation and personal branding the same? Did you know they go hand in hand? Your personal brand amplifies your lead generation strategy, and…
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SCOTUS & the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
On May 13th, 2022, we released an episode entitledSCOTUS & the Future of Roe v. Wade. At that time, a leaked draft opinion in the matter of Dobbs v. Jackson…
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SpaceX and the Future of Aerospace Law
Space innovation is ramping up in Brownsville, Texas. The city experienced rapid change in the past decade after SpaceX set up operations, and many lawyers are…
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#394: Choosing the Right Law Practice Management Software, with Zack Glaser
Jennifer Whigham talks with Lawyerist’s legal tech advisor, Zack Glaser, about the components to a successful law practice management system. If today’s…
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Hearsay Schmearsay
January 6 hearings invite a more hearsay mistakes than the bar exam. Hearsay isn't the easiest concept in the world in application, but compared to the…
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50 Years After a Review of Workplace Protections, Time for Another Look?
July marks the 50th anniversary of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation laws. The system we have in place wasn’t always so. Even after the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP203 Encore - “We Need to Talk.” Directing Difficult Discussions
Have you ever avoided talking to a co-worker who is not performing up to expectations, or put off telling a client you can’t take their case just because you…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP323 - Cognitive Science with Dan Holloway Part One
Do you structure your case strategy based on the idea that our brains are designed for truth? You might be very wrong. In his book, Lawyers, Judges and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow to Effectively Depose a Financial Expert Witness
The opinions of financial experts are critical to many litigation cases. Financial experts can help suggest financial damages, provide testimony on causation…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsWhy do you need to read more? with Dr. Danny Brassell
Why do you need to read more? This is what we’re exploring in today’s conversation with Dr. Danny Brassell. There are so many benefits to reading that span…
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The Internet of Things is Watching You
Billions of devices are now internet-connected and collecting data at a prodigious rate, and there seems to be no end to the development of smart things we…
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A Deep Dive Into the Released Dobbs Decision, with Vice Dean Keith Bybee
Even though much has been said about the prematurely leaked draft decision of Dobbs, there’s a great deal to unpack now that the final opinion has been issued…
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#393: How My Firm Changed When I Got Intentional, with Victoria Winterberg
Sara talks with Victoria Winterberg, an immigration attorney in El Paso about how things changed when she got intentional about the clients she works with. If…
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Team Coco; An Insider’s View on Great CLEs; and “Course Correction”
Continuing legal education was slowly moving online even before COVID-19 hit, but nowadays, online, in-person, and hybrid CLE programs are all just part of the…
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Supreme Court Isn't Even Trying Anymore
Constitutional law is more of a vibe now. Well there's not much to talk about in the legal world besides the Supreme Court so... let's do that. The Court ruled…
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The Scarlet A Edition (Rebroadcast)
This episode was previously recorded in 2019 before the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade, but…
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Authors of '50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers' share some top tips
Even during times less tumultuous than the one we are in now, lawyers as a profession report high levels of stress. Finding the way to keep motivated and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP516 - Communication Goalsetting
Opposing counsel is being difficult, or the client is confused. You’re trying to be nice, but the message isn’t getting through. Before you throw up your hands…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEncore Presentation: EP134 - Settlements Part Two
Settlement negotiations are not always successful. But a disappointing negotiation can yield important information about your case, and your opponent, that you…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsA Conversation with NLADA President April Frazier Camara
Newly appointed National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) President and CEO April Frazier Camara shares her goals for the NLADA and the personal…
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You Can’t Do It All (And You Shouldn’t Try)
If there’s a key lesson in this episode, it’s “Don’t try to do it all.” Guest Mike Morse founded the largest personal injury law firm in Michigan. But it…
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Effective Interviewing and Interrogation in the Insurance Claims Process
John Czuba of Best’s Insurance Professional Resources interviews Jim Barbieri from Claims Advantage, Inc. on the purpose and preparation of the interview…