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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 TopicsWhat I Wish I’d Known
Most lawyers remember what their first two years of practicing law were like. There’s a lot to learn and sometimes not much guidance. What do you know now that…
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Coping With Stress in the Legal Profession
Adapting and growing through stressful circumstances creates more resilient lawyers. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway get some positive tips from Anne Chambers…
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Dennis and Tom’s Second Brain Update
It’s been awhile, but the guys have been hard at work on their Second Brain projects! They each share the progress they’ve made and hash out their diverging…
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What Automated Certificates of Service Mean for Texas Lawyers
E-filing systems are quicker and more efficient, but there is certainly still room for human error, as was seen in a recent case heard by the 5th U.S. Circuit…
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“Law’s Finest Hour,” Tort Lawyers and 9/11
Guest Leo V. Boyle recalls the frantic 60 hours after the 9/11 terror attacks of 2001. He calls that time “law’s finest hour” as pro bono tort attorneys…
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Supreme Court Preview: It Ain't Gonna Be Pretty
What's the next Supreme Court Term going to look like? Not great! We've got full-on assaults aimed at abortion, gun regulations, and affirmative action and…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP230 - Case Framing with Mark Mandell
Betrayal. Do your job. The value of a handshake. Case frames like these help summarize the “I can’t get over it” issues of your argument in simple terms the…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP401 - Back in the Saddle
Feel like you’re drowning in a tidal wave of escalating work responsibilities, COVID-occasion catch-up, and every single thing in the world piling on right…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe New Supreme Court Term
Dave Scriven-Young sits down with Erwin Chemerinsky to talk about what we can expect from the upcoming Supreme Court Term. Together they discuss the…
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Norm Macdonald; Niche Legal Practice; and “Chicago vs. Kansas City”
Maybe he wasn’t the funniest Canadian ever (who could unseat Jim Carey?), but Norm Macdonald still deserves his due. Jared pays homage to the late comedian…
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The Explosion of Mediation: An Alternative to Trials
At the beginning of the pandemic, the eruption of COVID cases forced courts across the nation to close their doors. In its place, attorneys, judges and clients…
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A Short Primer on Microsoft Accounts, OneDrive, and SharePoint
In a special episode of New Solo, legal tech whiz Adriana Linares tackles a topic that baffles many legal practitioners: the dreaded Microsoft suite of…
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Justice For All, the Paralegal’s Role
It’s not just the poor. Even the middle class struggles with a complex and costly American legal system. Our guest, Toni Marsh, JD, is a professor and director…
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New Horizons for the ABA Journal
Judge Herbert Dixon, newly elected chair of the ABA Journal Board of Editors, joins Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway to discuss the publication’s plans for the…
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Career Shift: How Krystal Williams Pivoted from Business to Law
Meg Steenburgh welcomes Krystal Williams to discuss her unconventional path to law. After many years as a business professional, Krystal’s hunger for learning…
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That's Not How Contracts Work
Did you know you could sue for $100 million for breaching an NDA that says breaches cannot be monetized? Neither did we. But Donald Trump has found a new…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP320 - Otherness in Life and Law with Ellie Krug
Ellie Krug was the first Iowa lawyer to transition gender. She lost her practice and for a while, her family, to become her authentic self. Today, Ellie Krug…
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Vision to Values to Victory
Guest Mark Rockwell helps lawyers and law firms build purpose, passion, and profit. Learn the five biggest – and crazy simple – mistakes lawyers make every day…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHow State Attorneys General Can Work with Legal Aid Providers to Serve Low-Income Americans
Five Attorneys General discuss civil justice initiatives in their jurisdictions and how they can work more effectively with legal aid providers to help…
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Planning Your Cybersecurity Budget for 2022
Prevention is key when it comes to cybersecurity, and lawyers simply can’t afford to skimp on security technologies. Sharon and John talk with expert Sherri…
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Prepare Now: California’s New Legislation Raises the Privacy Bar
On Nov. 1, 2020, California voters passed Proposition 24, known as the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). Beyond establishing new and comprehensive…
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How has practicing in the Supreme Court changed throughout the years?
A few decades ago, there were no page limits for U.S. Supreme Court briefs, and that brought considerable headaches for the clerks who had to read them. Also…
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New Ransomware Surge – Protect Your Law Firm Now
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a special alert in September to warn companies to be on guard against alarming increases in ransomware. With…
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The Law School Deans Roundtable Edition
In this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Kernisha Padilla are joined by Dean Hari Osofsky of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Dean Jennifer…
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A Trip Down Memory Lane
Joe and Kathryn break down the long-awaited John Durham indictment that tagged former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann and find it... less than…
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How to market your legal services to Hispanic clients
Hispanics are becoming an increasingly large segment of the U.S. population, and for an enterprising lawyer, serving the legal needs of Spanish-speaking…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP228 - Cognitive Science in the Courtroom
How we think influences how we persuade and how we respond to what we see and hear. Learn the science behind effective metaphors, the power of familiarity…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP319 - Onboarding New Employees
Is your practice a revolving door of ever-changing paralegals and assistants? Maybe it’s not a people problem… it could be a process problem. And if you’re…
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Hello, Erin Levine of Hello Divorce!
Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, joins Conrad and Gyi to explain how her innovative tech platform streamlines and demystifies the divorce process for…
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Your Intake Mistakes; Leveraging Modern Phone Systems; and “Kiwi Colloquialisms”
Jared wants to know—how’s your intake process working for you? If you’re like a lot of law firms, with potential leads just quietly slipping into a black hole……
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SB 8, Its Impact, and the Future of Roe v. Wade
Back in May of this year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Texas Senate Bill 8, better known as SB 8, one of the most restrictive abortion bills in…
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The Lanham Act Turns 75!
We may not give much thought to how trademark laws affect our daily lives, but the Lanham Act has played a huge role in protecting us as consumers. How? Rocky…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising: Season 2 Trailer
Sonia Russo returns for a special announcement about upcoming season two. Stay tuned for new episodes.
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“A Patriotic Obligation”: Kenneth Feinberg and the 9/11 Fund
Guest Kenneth Feinberg was appointed by President George W. Bush to administer the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund after one of our greatest tragedies…
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Lawyers Behaving All Kinds Of Badly
We talk about misbehaving lawyers a lot, but there must be a full moon (per statute a moon "at least 95 percent wholly spherical when measured by appropriate…
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Why an online legal marketplace has added tech companies and other alternative providers
Priori is an online platform known for using data and technology to connect in-house legal teams with lawyers and law firms who can assist with a wide variety…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHeels in the Courtroom: EP318 - Impostor Syndrome
Ever think you aren’t good enough or smart enough and it’s only a matter of time before you’re found out? Or do you secretly believe you’re just lucky and not…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsThe Jury is Out: EP227 - Fighting Among Friends with Defense Attorney Tim Gearin
You throw down the gloves in the courtroom. But when the trial is over, should you still maintain an adversarial relationship with opposing counsel? Defense…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTalk Justice: How the Pandemic Is Impacting the Opioid Crisis and People in Recovery
Legal Services Corporation President Ron Flagg discusses how the COVID pandemic is deepening the opioid crisis and complicating the lives of persons in…
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Supporting Resilience and Mental Health for Law Firm Employees
With ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and new uncertainty arising from the Delta variant, many attorneys are feeling stuck, unsure how and when to move forward…
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Practicing Productization
The idea of “productizing” legal services may seem like a fad, but really the concept of turning something you’ve created into a useful tool for clients has…
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A tale of love, loss and conservatorships in the Golden Age of Hollywood
Britney Spears' legal battle over the conservatorship that put her under the control of her father brought international attention to the conservatorship…
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Neither Novel Nor Procedural Nor Questions
In light of the Supreme Court's abortion ruling, we talk about the nature of the mysterious shadow docket and how it's been transformed over the last few…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP226 - Anti-Trust Litigation with Tony Simon
As corporations become more powerful and pervasive, individuals are finding it harder to protect their products and intellectual properties. Tony Simon shares…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP317 - Deposition Objections
Opposing counsel is leading his witness, again. You’ve pointed out speaking objections but he just won’t stop. What do you do? This instructive discussion…
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LHLM 101: Positioning vs. Branding
We know you’re a lawyer, so what? That’s not enough. What makes you stand out? Gyi and Conrad share tips on making your practice stand out in a country awash…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsCOVID Protocols: The Return to Normal
COVID-19 and its variants have made the return-to-normal very difficult whether you’re talking about work, worship, or schools. Many dispute the proper course…
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Masks in our Schools: Controversy, Litigation & Politics
As students across the country return to classrooms, the controversy surrounding masks has reached a fever pitch. In at least 14 states, lawsuits have been…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics#344: Life After Lab & Owning Your Time, with Patrick Palace
Patrick Palace joins us today and discusses how he’s created a successful firm that can run on the day to day without him. He shares how he spends some of his…
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That's Not What We Meant By Remote Work
Big firms are experimenting with hybrid and flexible office models in the hopefully waning days of COVID. And there's a lot of momentum behind transitioning…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP225 - Alvin Wolff’s 40 Tips from 40 Years Part Two
Shortcuts never work out. Make a list of 20 ways you can lose your case. And It's okay to trust opposing counsel until you catch them lying, then never trust…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsEP316 - Men as Allies in the Workplace
Enlisting men as allies is a great way to expand awareness of women’s issues and level the playing field for inclusion and understanding. Tune in to this…
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WWE Smackdown- Are Professional Wrestlers Employees?
In the potentially dangerous spectacle of big time WWE pro wrestling, performers work without Workers’ Comp or other recourse. Guest Mary Catena, a scholar and…
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Your Information, Their Decision
Initial prospect consultations are lost hours if the prospect doesn’t become a client. Guest Theophan McKenzie is a professional sales consultant who helps…
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Paralegals Back to School: It’s a New (Tech) World
The legal profession was already going online and high-tech. But COVID disruptions, working from home, and remote legal processes have supercharged those…
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Following a viral video, Harvard Law School student finds ways to connect remotely
Many Harvard Law School students knew of classmate Rehan Staton through a July 2020 video that went viral, which featured him opening a Harvard Law School…
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsUpdating the Buy American Act?
A new rule is being proposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council in response to Executive Order 14005 from January. If enacted, this rule would…
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Legal Tech During COVID-19: Have Law Firms Adapted or Not?
As we come to the 18-month mark of this pandemic, Dennis and Tom feel it’s time to take a look at how legal tech has progressed throughout this crazy time…
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Get Organized! Leverage Tech for Work/Life Balance
Guest: Kimberley Felton is an immigration attorney, consultant, and supermom and the founder of virtual immigration law firm Onward Immigration and consulting…