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Medicare Set Aside Arrangements and Mass Torts
On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen is talking about Medicare Set Asides with colleague and co-host, Lynn DeMauro Clark and guest, Attorney John "Jay" F. Kearns III from the firm Kearns & Kearns. They take a look at mass torts and the facts surrounding the US v. James J. Stricker case. In addition, Jay explores the Medicare Medicaid SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (MMSEA) and how it has created an uproar among insurers and personal injury lawyers and talks about Stricker?s overall significance to plaintiff attorneys.
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:59:39 -0500 Suffolk and the BITAHR Film Festival
Dean Seidman, a member of Suffolk Law's faculty and an Associate Dean, discusses the law school's support of the Boston Initiative to Advance Human Rights and its 2012 Film Festival. Learn more at bitahr.org and bitahrfilmforum.org.
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:45:22 -0500 The 2012 BITAHR Film Festival
Rebecca Merrill, JD '10, Executive Director of the Boston Initiative to Advance Human Rights, discusses BITAHR's 2012 Film Festival. Learn more at http://bitahrfilmforum.org/2012/ and bitahr.org.
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:38:50 -0500 2011 Intellectual Property Year in Review and Outlook for 2012 - Part II: Trademarks
Attorney Peter Lando, host of IP Counsel and partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes John Welch, Of Counsel with Lando & Anastasi, to discuss important trademark cases and issues of 2011 that may continue well into the new year. Peter and John discuss the high profile trademark battle between designers, Christian Louboutin and Yves St. Laurent, over a trademark for the color red for shoe soles; the trademark "bullying" report from the U.S. Commerce Department; recent happenings regarding fraud at the USPTO; the latest cases interpreting the trademark statute on dilution by blurring; and the effect of the recent launch of generic TLD?s on trademark owners.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:06:06 -0500 2011 Intellectual Property Year in Review and Outlook for 2012 ? Part I: Patents
IP Counsel host, Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes Craig Smith, partner at Lando & Anastasi, to discuss important patent cases and court decisions in 2011 from the United States Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit covering a wide range of issues, including patentable subject matter, inventor rights, inducement of patent infringement, damages, and inequitable conduct. Peter and Craig also discuss major cases on the dockets of the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit in 2012 that will be followed closely by practitioners and the business community.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:15:47 -0500 Super Bowl edition: Vince Lombardi, Civil Rights Pioneer
Professor David Yamada, Director of the New Workplace Institute at Suffolk Law, talks about legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi as an early pioneer for civil rights. Read Professor Yamada?s blog at http://newworkplace.wordpress.com.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:45:27 -0500 The Healthy Workplace Bill
Professor Yamada, director of the New Workplace Institute at Suffolk Law, describes the Healthy Workplace Bill, anti-bullying legislation he has written that is the template for bills across the country. Read his blog at newworkplace.wordpress.com.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:40:19 -0500 The Speech and Press Clauses, Revisited
David L. Lange, Melvin G. Shimm Professor of Law at Duke University Law School, discusses the First Amendment's speech and press clauses. Read more about Professor Lange at http://bit.ly/rw3ueY.
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:38:30 -0500 The Legal Crusade to Save Endangered Species
The world?s tiger population has declined by 97%. The African elephant population has been cut in half. 33% of open-ocean sharks are now threatened with extinction. These and other alarming statistics have created worldwide legal action to save the Earth?s endangered species. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney J. Craig Williams explores laws and initiatives designed to save threatened species with attorney and WildAid board member, David Kracke of Nichols and Associates in Portland, Oregon.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:57:38 -0500 Ultrabook Benefits for Attorneys
The big story at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was "ultrabooks." This new category of computer stole the thunder, at least for a few days, from tablet computers. Should lawyers be considering ultrabooks in 2012? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the new world of ultrabooks, whether tablet computers like the iPad are taking over the computer market, and what it all means for traditional notebook computers and desktop PCs.After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:18:36 -0500 How Pro Bono can be a market strategy for Solos and Law Students
Solos and Law Students-have you considered Pro Bono as an investment? It can expand your client base and knowledge, open doors for employment and networking, and enrich your standing in the community. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association discusses with Attorney Luz Herrera, Assistant Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California how she used Pro Bono to build her practice and strengthen her community.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:44 -0500 The Economic Impact of Lawsuits by Patent Trolls
Patent litigation has taken off in recent decades. While many of the most visible patent lawsuits are initiated by major technology companies seeking to gain leverage over competitors, an increasing number are brought by patent trolls?firms that acquire patents with no intention of developing a technology with them, but instead use them to threaten practicing companies with litigation over alleged infringements. In this BU Law podcast, host David Yas, a BU Law alum, former publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and a V.P. at Bernstein Global Wealth, joins James E. Bessen, lecturer in law at Boston University School of Law and a faculty associate at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard, to talk about his paper, The Private and Social Costs of Patent Trolls. Together they discuss the economic impact of the surge in lawsuits by patent trolls, the potential for legislation to solve this problem, and how the patent war is ultimately affecting innovation.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:29:33 -0500 The Surefire Way to End Online Piracy: End Copyright
Dr. Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C., discusses his recent article in the Huffington Post, "The Surefire Way to End Online Piracy: End Copyright." Read more about Dr. Baker at http://bit.ly/c6VVJo.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:51:34 -0500 America's First Great Depression: Economic Crisis and Political Disorder after the Panic of 1837
Alasdair Roberts, Suffolk Law's Rappaport Professor of Law and Public Policy, discusses his upcoming book and how it relates to the United States economy today. Learn more about Professor Roberts at http://bit.ly/zTKaZP.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:50:12 -0500 Gone Clio with Attorney Beate Weiss-Krull
Listen as Clio co-founder and CEO Jack Newton talks with special guest, Beate Weiss-Krull, a general practitioner based in Portland, Oregon. You?ll hear Jack and Beate talk about how #cloudcomputing helps her manage her US and German cases, her switch from PC to Mac, ScanSnap and other #paperless productivity tips.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:18:02 -0500 True Grit: BigLaw Struggles to Find the Right E-Discovery Formula
Management of e-discovery is a challenge for large firms, whose clients present complex litigation with literally millions of electronically stored documents. In today?s competitive environment, firms have been exploring everything from e-discovery practice groups to vendor alliances, in order to attract clients. On Law Technology Now, host and Law Technology News? editor-in-chief, Monica Bay joins John Rosenthal, partner at Winston & Strawn, and Paul Weiner, national e-discovery counsel and shareholder at Littler Mendelson, to discuss Law Technology News? February issue cover story, True Grit: Scrapping for E-discovery Business, Law firms Push New Creative Options.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:07:52 -0500 Securing Electronic Law Firm Data for Big and Small Firms
Law firms are increasingly being targeted by hackers seeking to access confidential business and personal information. On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Executive Director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and Director of LCL?s Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program welcomes Digital Detectives co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, to discuss a variety of issues including: computer security, why attorneys are targeted and malpractice and ethics risks related to having inadequate security.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:06:16 -0500 Liability in the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Tragedy
The capsizing of the luxury cruise ship, Costa Concordia, off the coast of Italy has created a torrent of possible criminal charges against the captain and civil litigation against the cruise line company in courtrooms around the world. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, along with Attorney Joseph McFaul, special counsel for Sedgwick LLP in Irvine, California, sort through the plethora of legal issues associated with this cruise ship tragedy.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:23:23 -0500 Inside the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Structured settlement brokers have the pleasure of working side by side trial attorneys to help structure the best settlements for the injured and the less fortunate and many of these lawyers credit their success to special training that they received at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague and co?host, Bill Wright from the Atlanta office of Ringler Associates and guest Attorney Joseph A. Fried, of Fried Rogers Goldberg, to talk about his experience and how he applies what he has learned to his law practice.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:14:20 -0500 A Fun Dose of Paralegal Ethics
Can paralegal ethics be fun? On The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join lawyer/humorist Sean Carter, founder of Lawpsided Seminars, to share his comedic approach to legal education, the biggest challenges for legal staffers today and his thoughts on his popular talk, Thou Shalt Not Lie, Cheat and Steal: The 10 Commandments of Legal Ethics.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:04:38 -0500 Smartphone Security
Is your smartphone really secure? On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, welcome guest, computer scientist, and certified forensic analyst Andrew Hoog, co-founder of viaForensics, to talk about the ins and outs of smartphone security. Andrew shares his insight on the most secure smartphone, whether mobile devices are really a target for sophisticated cyber-criminals and the policies corporations and law firms need to address mobile devices.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:29:35 -0500 Revisiting Citizens United in an Election Year
Since 2010, there has been great debate over the controversial ruling, Citizens United. Most recently, the Montana Supreme Court challenged the decision while Senator McCain called it "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen." Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome, Attorney Joseph M. Birkenstock, former chief counsel of the Democratic National Committee and Bradley A. Smith, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Center for Competitive Politics and former Commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, for an in-depth discussion on the impact of the ruling during an election year and its influence on the upcoming Presidential election.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:18:15 -0500 Creating Healthy Workplaces: The New Workplace Institute at Suffolk University Law School
Professor Yamada, founder of the New Workplace Institute at Suffolk Law, discussing his plans for the Institute, the work he's doing to address workplace bullying, and opportunities for Suffolk law students and alumni to become involved.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:46:50 -0500 Harvesting Intellectual Property: Inspired Beginnings and "Work-Makes-Work," Two Stages in the Creative Process of Artists and Innovators
Professor Jessica Silbey of Suffolk University Law School discusses her Intellectual Property law research, as described in her recent article in Notre Dame Law Review Volume 86, Issue 5 and her upcoming book. Read the article at http://bit.ly/A927vO.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:08:14 -0500 Making Collaboration Tools Work in 2012
People are collaborating more than ever before. There are more collaboration tools and technologies than ever before. Yet, the actual adoption of collaboration tools seems to lag behind the wish to use collaboration tools. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the gap between tools and people in collaboration, the common challenges faced when implementing collaboration tools, especially ones used by lawyers, and their best recommendations for improving the adoption of collaboration tools and technologies in 2012. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:18:50 -0500 Student Loan Management for Lawyers
Stressed about your student loans from law school? On The Legal ToolKit, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, joins Heather Jarvis, student loan expert and former capital defense attorney, to discuss student loan management. Heather offers her insight on consolidation, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Income Based Repayment and how lawyers can reduce, or better manage their payments.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:32:18 -0500 What?s Trending in 2012?
Decriminalizing medical marijuana, fighting to repeal healthcare reform and using social media as evidence are just a few of the topics trending in the legal industry in 2012. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams discusses the hottest trends currently transforming the legal world with attorney and legal trend-watcher Danny Cevallos, the founding partner of Cevallos & Wong, L.L.P.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:07 -0500 A Look Back at 2011 E-Discovery News and Hot ESI Trends for 2012
In 2012, we anticipate a riveting period of progression and change in the rapidly evolving context of e-discovery. On The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Thought Leadership at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Magistrate Judge David Waxse from the U.S. District Court in Kansas and Alitia Faccone, partner at McCarter & English, to discuss the forecast for e-discovery in the new year and countdown to some of the hottest trends in this vibrant intersection of law and technology. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Elliot Westman, looks back and navigates some of the biggest waves generated by e-discovery case law in 2011.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:47:41 -0500 The USLAW Network: Benefitting Clients
Many of the cases structured settlement brokers handle are very complex. Clients in these situations need great legal counsel to represent them in the courtroom and beyond. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Tony Robinson and guest, Attorney Sheryl Willert, the managing director of Williams Kastner and Chair of the USLAW Network Board of Directors. Sheryl explains the USLAW Network?s mission and how clients can access some of the best trial lawyers in the country and around the world, while also receiving cost-effective representation.
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:47:38 -0500 What is Parody?
Our Intellectual Property Podcast Series continues this week with Gordon Firemark, a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney, discusssing parody. Learn more about Suffolk's nationally ranked IP Concentration at http://bit.ly/xRWIht.
Fri, 6 Jan 2012 09:42:52 -0500 The 2011 Year in Review & Legal Predictions for 2012
From the spectacle of the Casey Anthony trial, to the great debate over the health care law, to the controversial immigration law in Arizona, 2011 was a big year in the law. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to review his 2011 predictions and look ahead to a brand new year, 2012!
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:56:15 -0500 E-Discovery: 2011 Year in Review
On this January edition of Law Technology Now, host and Law Technology News? editor-in-chief, Monica Bay joins Cecil Lynn III, e-discovery counsel at Littler. Lynn, who is based in Phoenix, offers a sneak preview of his second annual "Year in Review" analysis of 2011?s most important electronic data discovery rulings.
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:44:07 -0500 Pardon the Legal Technology Interruption 2011
What kind of year was 2011 for legal tech? What were the big developments and trends that you need to know? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell pay tribute to ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" and adopt its format for a fast-paced and fun discussion of what transpired in legal technology in 2011. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:29:37 -0500 Gender Equality in Citizenship Laws
There is great debate over a law that makes it easier for mothers to transmit citizenship to their out-of-wedlock children than it is for fathers. In this edition of the BU Law podcast, host David Yas, a BU Law alum, former publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and a V.P. at Bernstein Global Wealth welcomes Kristin A. Collins, Associate Professor of Law at BU School of Law, to spotlight the Supreme Court case Flores-Villar v. United States, the importance of gender equality in citizenship laws and reaction to the Supreme Court?s decision.
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:06:37 -0500 Blogging, Branding & Marketing for Solos
New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Frank A. Cseke, a Fort Collins, Colorado-based attorney and founder of the blog, The Solo Lawyer, to discuss some hot topics in the solo attorney community. Kyle & Frank take a look at the power of blogging, and a host of other topics including: marketing, rainmaking, "good" clientele and taking a Zen approach to the law.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:42:09 -0500 The Fight for the Legal Rights of War Dogs
War dogs serve bravely alongside the men and women of the U.S. Military. Their handlers consider them heroes, but the military still classifies military working dogs as equipment. Up until recently, these canine soldiers were left behind or even euthanized after the fighting stopped. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Ron Aiello, the president and co-founder of The United States War Dogs Association, and Carter Dillard, the director of litigation for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and discuss what laws need to change so that war dogs get the respect that they deserve from the U.S. military.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:33:56 -0500 Inside the DePuy Hip Replacement Recall
Back in August of 2010, Johnson & Johnson and DePuy announced the worldwide recall of parts used for hip replacements. Studies pointed to an unusually high rate of revision surgeries connected to the devices. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and Attorney Navan Ward, Jr., a Shareholder at the Beasley Allen law firm, take a look at the DePuy Hip Replacement Recall and the litigation surrounding DePuy.
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:40 -0500 The PeaceTones Legal Empowerment Project & the Power of Music
Music makes the world go ?round and on this holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi celebrate with a music themed show! First up, Bob and Craig welcome Attorney Jeffrey M. Aresty, founder and current President of Internetbar.org and Attorney Ruha Devanesan, the Executive Director & Vice President of IBO, to talk about the mission of the Internet Bar's PeaceTones Legal Empowerment project. Later in the program, we share a holiday treat from a great songwriter and longtime friend, Attorney Larry Savell! Happy Holidays!
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:07:04 -0500 America Invents Act: Micro Entity Status for Institutions of Higher Education
Janet Macleod and Christopher Kinkade of Fox Rothschild LLP, discuss their recent article America Invents Act: Micro Entity Status for Institutions of Higher Education. Read the article at http://bit.ly/vFi69v.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:13:11 -0500 Jumpstarting Your Practice: From Backpack to Briefcase
Eric Parker JD '86, discusses his upcoming presentation on marketing legal services in the digital age that will be part of a Suffolk Law Advanced Legal Studies conference January 13 and 20, 2012. Learn about the conference at http://bit.ly/uKxT4N.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:04:13 -0500 DIY Discovery Trends & the Federal Circuit?s New Model Order on E-Discovery
E-discovery is constantly evolving, so if organizations stand still, they will lose ground. Many corporations and law firms are now re-examining their e-discovery processes and tools. On The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of the Thought Leadership & Industry Relations division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Ken Ewell, Vice President of SaaS solutions for Kroll Ontrack, to explore do-it-yourself e-discovery trends and how law firms and corporations are re-evaluating their role in the Electronic Data Reference Model. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Elliot Westman, takes a look at the facts surrounding DCG Systems, Inc. v. Checkpoint Technologies and the recently issued Model Order on E-Discovery in Patent Cases coming out of the Federal Circuit.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:40:44 -0500 For Law Firm Success and Profit: Stress Management
Feeling Stressed? On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Executive Director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and Director of LCL?s Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program welcomes Attorney Eric MacLeish, principal of MacLeish & Woolverton, to talk about how firms can help their attorneys and staff handle the perils of stress.
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:03:37 -0500 Gone Clio with Attorney Jason Kohlmeyer
Listen as Clio co-founder and CEO Jack Newton talks with special guest, Jason Kohlmeyer, a founding attorney of Rosengren Kohlmeyer Law Office in Mankato, Minnesota, who transitioned from a Minnesota-large law firm to his own small law practice. You?ll hear Jack and Jason talk about transitioning to his own firm, and how #cloudcomputing helps make his firm efficient.
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:40:56 -0500 Who Moved My Social Media Cheese?
Many social media users have been surprised recently by changes to the design and user interface of the web pages and apps they have been accustomed to using with these services. These changes have been happening for quite a while, but this round of revision seems to have created a backlash from longtime users. Are these kinds of changes fair or foul? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss recent interface modifications by Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others, the response to these changes and the rollout of the changes, and the implications for users as rely more and more on cloud services. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:54:09 -0500 The Controversy over Cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court
Should the U.S. Supreme Court broadcast its sessions to the American public or should cameras be kept out of the SCOTUS chamber? Proponents of cameras say they are needed for transparency. Opponents call the idea potentially unconstitutional and harmful. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Nancy Marder, Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law and Eric P. Robinson, Deputy Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Courts and Media at the University of Nevada in Reno, for an in depth discussion on both sides of this very important issue.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:01:11 -0500 Update on the America Invents Act: Virtual Marking
Ryan C. Smith, Intellectual Property Associate at Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd., discusses his recent article, "Update on the America Invents Act: Virtual Marking." To read this article, visit http://bit.ly/uznhav.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:17:43 -0500 Cost-Effective E-Discovery in Small Cases
The high cost of e-discovery is a major problem for most small firms and solo lawyers. On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, welcome guest, Bruce Olson, the President of ONLAW Trial Technologies, and discuss cost-effective e-discovery for small cases. Find out what is the single most important step an attorney can take to minimize e-discovery costs, when is the right time to seek outside expert advice and which software tools and cloud based solutions can help contain costs.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:11:26 -0500 Top Web Apps for the Holidays
What apps are on your holiday wish list? On this edition of Legal ToolKit, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, joins returning guest Brett Owens, CEO and Co-Founder of Chrometa, LLC, to take a look at some of the top web apps for this holiday season. Brett offers up his favorite apps across a variety of categories, including for collaboration and file sharing. In addition to relaying his thoughts about the best buffalo wings on the planet, Brett makes some bonus prognostications for 2012 and beyond.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:45:42 -0500 Paralegals & Process Servers
Usually a law firm will hand off documents to a process server who will then take care of service. Locating a process server who will do this promptly and ethically is very important. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin joins Adam Camras, co-founder and CEO of LAWgical which operates ServeNow.com. Adam provides tips for locating a reputable process server, red flags paralegals should look for, and the questions they should ask of a process server before making a hiring decision.
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:10:25 -0500 Structured Settlements: A Smart Choice for Children
When a child is injured, families suffer not only from the devastation of injury, they also suffer financially. After a lawsuit settlement, they are then faced with the difficult decision of whether to accept a lump sum or a structured settlement in their case. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Rachel D. Grant, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Detroit office are joined by guest, Attorney James C. Lewis from the firm, Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton, P.C., in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jim shares his insights about why a structured settlement is the best choice when a child is injured and how this decision can benefit not only the child, but the entire family in the long run.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:47:15 -0500 Professor David L. Lange Discusses "Scorpions: The Battles and Triumphs of FDR's Great Supreme Court Justices"
David L. Lange, Melvin G. Shimm Professor of Law at Duke University Law School, discusses Law Professor Noah Feldman's recent book, "Scorpions: The Battles and Triumphs of FDR's Great Supreme Court Justices. Read about Prof. Lange at http://bit.ly/rw3ueY.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:26:16 -0500 Improving the Quality of Care for Injured Workers
In this edition of Workers? Comp Matters, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, welcomes Michael J. Shor MPH,
Managing Director of Best Doctors Occupational Health Institute. Michael talks about his view of workers? compensation, how to make sure that injured workers are getting the best medical care possible and how he works with both insurers and injured workers through their attorneys to achieve best the quality of care.
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:40:27 -0500 Legal Assistance for our Troops, Veterans & Military Families
With two wars winding down, there are great efforts in the legal community to help returning troops, their families and all other veterans with the many legal issues they face back home. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Nan Heald, the Executive Director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance and Jim Strickland, a nationally recognized expert on disability benefits, to discuss their personal missions to assist our service members with disability benefits and the Service Members Civil Relief Act. They also talk about the role of the VA and how lawyers can help these brave men and women who serve our country.
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:37:27 -0500 Twitteright: Finding Protection in 140 Characters or Less
Stephanie T. North JD '11 discusses her article, "Twitteright: Finding Protection in 140 Characters or Less," which was published in the Journal of High Technology Law. Read the article at http://bit.ly/tblf9I.
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:40:18 -0500 2012 Technology Gift Guide
'Tis the season for gift-giving. And the season for technology gift lists. The latest technology is always a great present - especially for lawyers. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell roll out their own technology gift guide for lawyers, give some of their favorite buying tips, and give you plenty of suggestions for your own wish list! After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:11:53 -0500 E-discovery Preservation: Reset to Neutral
The landmark Zubulake e-discovery decisions were the first of many to transform a narrow duty not to spoliate into a much broader duty to affirmatively preserve all possibly relevant evidence when there exists a "reasonable anticipation of litigation." But have these judicial opinions gone too far? In the December edition of Law Technology Now, Robert Owen, a partner at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, says it?s time to shift gears and restore the balance. He talks with Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, about his five proposed rules that he says will prevent substantial injustices, yet be comprehensive and comprehensible.
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:06:55 -0500 Queer Law Alliance at Suffolk University Law School
Jennifer Garner JD '13, Co-President of the Queer Law Alliance (QLA) at Suffolk University Law School, discusses the QLA and LGBT awareness in the legal profession. Learn more about the QLA and its events at http://bit.ly/pR3ZB1.
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:48:44 -0500 A Reason to Revisit Maine's Indian Claims Settlement Acts: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Ms. Nicole Friederichs, Practitioner in Residence at Suffolk Law School, discusses her recent article and upcoming Indian Law and Indigenous Peoples Clinic at Suffolk Law School. To learn more about Ms. Friederichs, visit http://bit.ly/vtHwNp.
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:43:30 -0500 The Legal Battle Against Drunk Driving
The fight against drunk driving has been going on for more than a century. On this week?s Lawyer2Lawyer, host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Atlanta DUI Defense Attorney, George Stein and the author of One for the Road: Drunk Driving since 1900, Dr. Barron Lerner of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, for an in-depth discussion on the history, laws, initiatives, and successes and failures surrounding drunk driving.
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:55:18 -0500 Inside the America Invents Act
On this edition of IP Counsel, host Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes Mike Crosby, Intellectual Property Counsel at Saint-Gobain Corporation in Worcester, MA, to discuss important aspects of the new United States Patent Statute, the America Invents Act, which is the most significant revision of the U.S. patent laws in over 50 years! Peter and Mike take a look at the new pre- and post-grant review procedures and discuss strategic considerations involved in using them.
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:45:39 -0500 Intellectual Property Law Certificate Program
Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau discusses the Intellectual Property Law Certificate Program offered by Suffolk University Law School. To learn more about the program, please visit the Law School's website, http://bit.ly/w0ZFRp.
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:13:00 -0500 How Solos Can Build an International Law Practice
Are you looking to build your international law practice? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Attorney Charles Whittier from the Whittier Law Firm, to talk about how solo attorneys can develop international law as a private practice area. Charles shares his insights on how a new lawyer can build an international law practice, avoid controversy in international advertising, and the risks and benefits of practicing international law.
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:20:07 -0500 Taming e-Discovery
In this episode of The Robert Half Legal Report, Charles Volkert, the executive director of Robert Half Legal, and Joel Wuesthoff, a director with Protiviti Inc., discuss how corporate legal departments are proactively managing e-discovery while limiting risks and containing costs. They share key findings from Future Law Office, Robert Half Legal's annual research program that examines important developments in the legal field.
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:39:07 -0500 New Developments in Medicare Secondary Compliance
On our last podcast, Understanding Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance, we explored Medicare Secondary Compliance and how to avoid pitfalls in your practice. On this edition of The Landy Law Letter, host John L. Torvi, from the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, Massachusetts follows up with Attorney Michael E. Civittolo from Lawrence & Associates, to talk about some of the new developments in Medicare Secondary Compliance.
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:50:29 -0500 Swimming Pool Lawsuits
There have been many lawsuits against some swimming pool companies, where individuals, more commonly children, have be trapped underwater due to faulty drains resulting in injury or even death. This is called suction entrapment and can be prevented by installing a device to shut off the pump when an object gets in the way. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Joan Pagnano and guest, Attorney Michael Andrews from the Beasley Allen law firm, take a look at swimming pool and spa safety, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and what swimming pool companies are doing to prevent these tragedies.
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:42:59 -0500 The Impact of Budget Cuts on the Court System
With court closings, dismissal of cases, and giant backlogs, the American court system is in crisis. In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Laura Abel from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Stephen N. Zack, former President of the American Bar Association, to take a look at the impact of massive budget cuts on our courts, the cases, the staff and just how long this will all last.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:41:27 -0500 Will Video Kill the Lawyer Star?
Forty-eight hours of video is added to YouTube every minute. Second graders make professional-quality movies using inexpensive cameras and standard software. It's no surprise that lawyers are tentatively beginning to think about using video in connection with their practices. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the growing use of video by lawyers, survey the tools for creating and distributing videos, and share some observations and tips about lawyers jumping into the world of video. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:21:29 -0500 FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on the Need for Universal Broadband Access and Public Service
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn discusses the importance of broadband connectivity for economic development. To learn more about Commissioner Clyburn, please visit http://bit.ly/uQuMqC.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:35:07 -0500 Outside Looking In: Selling Legal Services
One of the biggest challenges facing attorneys is how to acquire and maintain clients. A fundamental method of developing a client base is to create a referral network. On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Executive Director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and Director of LCL?s Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program welcomes Linda O?Koniewski, the broker/owner of ReMax Heritage , who tells us what it takes to get referrals from another professional. Linda gives tips on how to strengthen your network and how to develop and sustain those relationships.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:39:58 -0500 Gone Clio with Attorney Chad E. Burton
Listen as Clio co-founder and CEO Jack Newton talks with special guest, Chad E. Burton, founding attorney of Burton Law in Dayton, Ohio, who has developed a unique virtual law firm model. You?ll hear Jack and Chad talk about everything from the iPad to paperless depositions.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:52:39 -0400 Technology is No. 1 Priority for U.S. Copyright Office
Dr. Gerard P. Norton, chair of the Intellectual Property Department at Fox Rothschild, discusses the article he recently co-authored, entitled, "Technology is No. 1 Priority for U.S. Copyright Office."
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:13:13 -0500 The Penn State Football Scandal
With former defensive football coach Jerry Sandusky accused of raping children and university officials charged with covering up the crimes, the Penn State child sex abuse scandal raises countless legal questions. Could the university be held liable? Could other university officials, including legendary coach Joe Paterno face criminal charges? What laws need to be changed to prevent this from happening again? In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams along with Professor Marci Hamilton of the Cardozo School of Law and Attorney Philip Masorti, Senior Partner at Masorti-Sullivan P.C. discuss the complexities of this growing scandal.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:54:27 -0500 Cloud-Based E-Discovery, Survey Results & Taxation of Costs
On The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Attorney in the Thought Leadership & Industry Relations division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Erin Nardo, Senior Manager for Product Delivery Management with Kroll Ontrack and Katie Winseck, Solutions Architect with Kroll Ontrack, to explore how the landscape of e-discovery continues to evolve, as companies and firms move processes and technology in-house. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Mark Thompson takes a look at recent cases that delve into the taxation of e-discovery costs.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:59:56 -0500 The Future of E-Discovery
What does the future hold when it comes to e-discovery? On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, welcome John Munro, the Vice President and Managing Director of Orange Legal Technologies, to discuss some upcoming trends in e-discovery. John explores the future of predictive coding, shares his thoughts on amending the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, e-discovery in the cloud and the trend toward bringing e-discovery in-house.
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:26 -0500 Marketing Your Law Practice through CLE
On this month?s show, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, is joined by Tim Baran, Principal of BaranCLE and Community Manager at RocketMatter, as the two take a look at some ways to market a law practice through CLE participation. Tim and Jared talk about utilizing traditional and non-traditional marketing techniques for securing CLE faculty positions, discuss methods for approaching bar associations with respect to panel spots and cover the options that lawyers have for putting on their own CLE programming.
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:06:21 -0500 Spotlight on Attorney Howard Nations, President of The National Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers is an organization composed of the top 100 trial lawyers from each state. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Head of Midwest Operations for Ringler, welcome Attorney Howard Nations, President of The National Trial Lawyers, to talk about the organization, its members and its mission. Howard discusses NTL?s focus on training, networking, and education, major issues facing trial lawyers today and what it takes to be a good trial lawyer.
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:08:49 -0500 Legal Issues Facing Teens Today
Cyberbullying, sexting, downloading music illegally. What is a teen to do when they find themselves in legal trouble or maybe even a victim of a possible crime? On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Judge Thomas A. Jacobs, founder of AsktheJudge.info, about this interactive legal forum for teens. Judge Jacobs explains how technology has changed the face of law in the teen community, what teens everywhere need to know about their personal rights and how they can educate themselves through laws and recent court decisions.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:02:00 -0500 Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon
Gretchen Morgenson, a business columnist for the New York Times, discusses her new book "Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon." To learn more about Ms. Morgenson, visit http://nyti.ms/nwMU6x.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:38:42 -0500 Career Tips: How to Advance in the Paralegal Profession
Want some tips from the experts about how to get ahead in the paralegal profession? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join NALA President, Karen McGee, ACP and Charlsye Smith Diaz, Ph.D., as they take a look at career development and how to advance in the paralegal profession. They cover key topics including creating professional resumes, obtaining professional certification, and networking at CLE programs.
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:59:43 -0500 The Business Case for Information Governance
Information governance can be expensive, but not adopting compliance programs can cost much more. Attorney Christian Liipfert, president of Houston-based Christian Liipfert Consulting, and Chicago-based Theodore L. Banks, of counsel to Schoeman Updike & Kaufman (and president of Compliance & Competition Consultants) join Law Technology News? editor-in-chief Monica Bay, to discuss how compliance and risk management issues may soon eclipse e-discovery concerns. The pair also discuss CCH Wolters Kluwer?s MediRegs ComplyTrack Suite, a possible model for legal technology options, on the November edition of Law Technology Now!
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:44:58 -0500 Golan v. Holder: Copyright in the Image of the First Amendment
David L. Lange, Melvin G. Shimm Professor of Law at Duke University Law School, discusses his recent article, "Golan v. Holder: Copyright in the Image of the First Amendment." Read more about Professor Lange at http://bit.ly/rw3ueY.
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 09:11:53 -0500 The Odd Clauses of the U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land, and throughout history, legal provisions like the First Amendment and Second Amendment have taken center stage. But what about the lesser-known parts of our Constitution? In this edition of the BU Law podcast, host David Yas, a BU Law alum, former publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and a V.P. at Bernstein Global Wealth, welcomes law professor and humorist Jay Wexler to discuss his new book, The Odd Clauses: Understanding the Constitution Through Ten of its Most Curious Provisions. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on constitutional oddities such as the Titles of Nobility Clause and the Letters of Marque Clause, and discuss instances where these long-ignored provisions have suddenly become headline news after decades or centuries in hibernation.
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:46:24 -0500 Can Software Replace Lawyers?
From IBM?s Watson to Apple?s new Siri to the growth of predictive coding in e-discovery, it?s been a heck of a year for computers catching up to humans. Lately, there?s been a lot of discussion about the question, "Can software take the place of lawyers?' Can it, or will it? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the latest software advances and the likely impact on lawyers, how lawyers might benefit from these advances, and how worried lawyers should be about competition from machines. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:28:59 -0500 Attorney Horace Hunter?s Blog Controversy & First Amendment Rights
On our last podcast, Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights, we were joined by three bloggers who discussed the case surrounding Richmond, Virginia attorney, Horace Hunter and the Virginia State Bar Association, over a controversial blog post. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Attorney Horace F. Hunter from Hunter & Lipton, PC, about this widely-publicized controversy, his appeal and the impact of his now infamous blog post on the legal blogosphere.
Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:13:33 -0400 On Privacy: Liberty in the Digital Revolution
Christina M. Gagnier of Gagnier Margossian LLP discusses her recent article featured in the Suffolk Journal of High Technology Law that examines the right to privacy in the digital age. Learn more about Ms. Gagnier at http://bit.ly/uIuEpq.
Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:50:38 -0400 Stephen Fehr on the States' Fiscal Crisis
Stephen Fehr, the Project Director at the Pew Center on the States, discusses the current states' fiscal crisis in the United States with Professor Alasdair Roberts. Learn more about Mr. Fehr and the Pew Center at http://bit.ly/tdGKJq.
Wed, 2 Nov 2011 09:35:44 -0400 Computer-Assisted Coding Implementation, Judicial Commentary & Cloud Computing
On The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Attorney in the Thought Leadership & Industry Relations division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Jessica Jones, Litigation Support Senior Analyst at Ropes & Gray, and Allison Berres, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack, to discuss the hot issue of computer-assisted coding, including its defensibility, what judges are saying and how to actually implement this technology. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Elliot Westman, explores the recent case of Suzlon Energy Limited v. Microsoft Corporation.
Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:10:30 -0400 Federal Circuit takes a close look at patent assignment language
Courtenay Brinckerhoff, a partner at Foley & Lardner in Washington, D.C., discusses her article, "Federal Circuit takes a close look at patent assignment language." Learn more about Ms. Brinckerhoff at http://bit.ly/nuSset.
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:15 -0400 A Chat with American Bar Association President: Bill Robinson
From court underfunding, to transparency in legal education to technology, there are many hot-button issues facing the legal profession today. Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Head of Midwest Operations for Ringler, welcome William T. (Bill) Robinson III, the 2011-2012 President of the American Bar Association, to discuss some of these important initiatives, the impact of the down economy on the legal system and the ABA?s goals for the future.
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:46:33 -0400 Controversial Issues in E-Discovery
This has been quite a year of controversy and e-discovery! On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises welcome Ralph Losey, a partner in the law firm of Jackson Lewis and a nationally known expert, author and lecturer on e-discovery, to spotlight some recent controversial issues in e-discovery. Ralph explores issues such as predictive coding, e-discovery certifications, whether we need to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure again to address e-discovery problems and how to solve the problem of ?e-discovery extortion.?
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:32:42 -0400 Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights
Should lawyers blog about specifics in their cases? The Virginia State Bar Association has sanctioned Attorney Horace Hunter for blogging about a case and he?s appealing based on First Amendment rights. A Washington Post article first brought attention to this story which has wide impact in the legal blogosphere.. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Kevin O?Keefe, CEO and Publisher of LexBlog, Eric E. Johnson from The University of North Dakota School of Law and Peter Vieth, Legal Editor for Virginia Lawyers Weekly, to talk about this controversial case, lawyers blogging and their First Amendment rights.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:08:59 -0400 Using Technology to Provide Better Client Service
Looking for innovative, practical solutions to improve client services? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Catherine Sanders Reach, Director at the American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center, to highlight the many ways you can use technology to provide better client service. Catherine discusses Google tools and resources, information about credit card transaction services for lawyers, programs that would allow a client to "log in" and see the status of their case, and much more.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:18:53 -0400 Law Firm Administrators? Top Issues in Today?s Legal Environment
Law firm administrators are the backbone of every law practice and they are often times met with challenges on a daily basis. On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Executive Director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and Director of LCL?s Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program welcomes Joanne Schnare, Executive Director for a Boston law firm and President-Elect of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, to take a look at the top issues that law firm administrators need to be aware of in today?s legal environment and how these unsung heroes can help manage the law practice and be a part of a successful law firm.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:08:32 -0400 Suffolk Law Study Abroad in Lund, Sweden
Suffolk Law offers an annual summer study abroad in Lund, Sweden. The program provides U.S. law students with an opportunity to participate in comparative and international public and private law courses while living in the charming, medieval city of Lund, Sweden. The close interaction of law students and law faculty from the University of Lund and other international law faculties distinguishes Suffolk's program from most other foreign summer law programs and offers students an excellent opportunity to learn about different legal cultures.
This week we welcome four student participants from the 2011 program to discuss their experiences in Lund. Next summer?s program will be held from June 14 to July 10, 2012. Learn more at http://law.suffolk.edu/academic/abroad.cfm.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:34:28 -0400 October 2011 Massachusetts SJC Ruling on Foreclosure
Kathleen C. Engel, law professor and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life at Suffolk University Law School, discusses the Massachusetts foreclosure crisis and significant cases before the SJC. Learn more about Dean Engel at http://bit.ly/hBaALX.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:57:23 -0400 iPads for Lawyers
iPads are making serious inroads into the work environment, even for lawyers. What role might the iPad play in the daily lives of busy legal professionals? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell are joined by special guest David Sparks, author of the new book, iPad at Work, to discuss the potential benefits of using an iPad in legal work, practical iPad tips, and how the iPad and iPad apps are changing the way lawyers use technology. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:38:38 -0400 Space Law and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
On this edition of IP Counsel, host Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes Matt Kleiman, an expert in Space Law and Corporate Counsel for the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc, to explore extraterritoriality and the development of space law with regard to enforcement of intellectual property rights. Peter and Matt discuss the growth of the commercial space industry, the development of international space law, and jurisdictional issues that may arise as related intellectual property rights are created and enforced.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:29:29 -0400 Budget Cuts & Topeka?s Misdemeanor Domestic Battery Law
There is a public debate in Topeka, Kansas regarding prosecution of misdemeanors in some domestic violence prosecutions, stemming from serious budget cuts to the judicial system. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Joyce Grover, Executive Director at Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and Viktoria Kristiansson an Attorney Advisor for AEquitas, to take a look at this controversy?s impact on domestic abuse victims, the general public?s response, the District Attorney?s change of heart and spotlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:14:46 -0400 Flashpoints in Federalism: Challenges to State Regulation of Illegal Immigrants
Suffolk Law Constitutional Law professor and Supreme Court scholar Robert Smith discusses Immigration Reform in light of recent state regulation concerning illegal immigration. To learn more about Professor Smith, please visit http://bit.ly/nJwO70.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:57:18 -0400 Exploring Modern Redaction Methods for Paralegals
When it comes to redaction and the process of removing confidential information from legal documents, some paralegals still rely on the traditional yet cumbersome method of using a black marker and the copier machine. A new option is growing in popularity: the use of specialized electronic tools like Redact-It, which is specifically built for redaction. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin join Christine Musil, Director of Marketing for Informative Graphics Corporation, to discuss the benefits of this modern face of redaction and how paralegals can get current and step away from their redaction methods of yesterday.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:55:15 -0400 Global Economic Analysis: Perception v. Reality
The recent turmoil on Capitol Hill and downgrading of the U.S. credit rating by the Standard and Poor?s has been un-nerving, causing an environment of uncertainty, but what is the real story? Ringler Radio special guests, Ardavan Mobasheri, American International Group (AIG) chief economist and head of global economics and John Gatesman, Senior Vice President, Specialty Markets Group at American General, join host Larry Cohen to give some insights on stock market volatility and consumer confidence, perception versus reality regarding economic factors affecting people with regard to annuities and insurance and the status of economies overseas.
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:19:16 -0400 Jerusalem, Jerusalem
James Carroll, author and Suffolk University Distinguished Scholar in Residence, joins us for a special edition of our podcast series to discuss his newest book, Jerusalem, Jerusalem. Learn more about Mr. Carroll and his work at www.jamescarroll.net.
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:38:30 -0400 The Impact of Steve Jobs on the Legal Profession
Steve Jobs and Apple changed the way we communicate, listen to music, watch movies and conduct business through technology. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams joins Ben Stevens, a practicing attorney and blogger for the popular blog, The MacLawyer and Finis Price, attorney and co-founder of Technoesq Presentations, as they take a look at the influence of Steve Jobs and Apple on the legal profession, the current state of tech within the legal community and if Jobs? ideas have driven innovation in other ways that have impacted lawyers.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:24:11 -0400 Protecting Software Innovations in the Shifting IP Landscape
In the fourth episode of IP Issues with Lando & Anastasi, Tom McNulty and Tom McGinnis, attorneys with the Cambridge, Massachusetts firm Lando & Anastasi, discuss protecting software in the shifting IP landscape. Learn more at lalaw.com.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:15:04 -0400 Being a Fox News Legal Analyst
Attorney Rachel Self JD '04, discusses both her Boston-based private practice and her on-air work with Fox News. Learn more about Attorney Self and see her Fox News appearances at her website http://www.attorneyself.com.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:07:32 -0400 An Observation of Race and Reproductive Rights in a Medical Setting
There is great debate over the current healthcare system and the treatment of the poor and women of color in a medical setting. In this edition of the BU Law podcast, host David Yas, a BU Law alum, former publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and a V.P. at Bernstein Global Wealth welcomes Khiara M. Bridges, associate professor of law at BU School of Law and associate professor of anthropology, to discuss her new book, Reproducing Race: An Ethnography of Pregnancy as a Site of Racialization. Professor Bridges talks about her observations at a public hospital in Manhattan, her views on the state of the current healthcare system, how the new healthcare law will impact women of color and what needs to change in our society when it comes to race, public health and women?s issues.
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:26:20 -0400 Kindle en Fuego: Next Generation Tablets
Amazon has just announced a new generation of Kindle devices, including a touch version and the Kindle Fire, a low-cost tablet device. The new Kindles start at $79. Are these iPad competitors, a new category of devices or another harbinger of the Post-PC era? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how the new Kindles might help lawyers, whether the platform is now the message, and where the tablet category might go after the death of Steve Jobs. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:16:30 -0400 Practice Management & Cloud Trends
Is your practice management vision cloudy? We can help. On this month?s show, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, is joined by Jack Newton, Co-founder & CEO of Clio, as they take a look at the latest trends in practice management and cloud computing. Jared and Jack talk about the essential usefulness of practice management systems, the appeal of cloud programs (even for skittish lawyers!) and what the future looks like in the cloud.
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 14:34:33 -0400 Wall Street Protests, Dodd-Frank & Banking Law
With people filling the streets in "Occupy Wall Street" protests, Bank of America planning to charge for debit card usage and foreclosure rates on mortgages still on the rise, the general public has had enough. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Professor Tamar Frankel from Boston University School of Law and Attorney Lanny Davis, principal in the Washington D.C. law firm of Lanny J. Davis & Associates, as they take a look at banking laws after the so-called ?Dodd-Frank reform,? pending litigation relating to banking and try to examine this wave of dissatisfaction with our financial systems.
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:23:25 -0400 Suffolk Law. Patently Obvious.
Professor Michael Rustad, the Co-Director of Suffolk Law's IP concentration, discusses Suffolk graduates practicing Patent Law in top Boston law firms. Learn more about our nationally-ranked IP concentration at http://bit.ly/hxp8wt.
Tue, 4 Oct 2011 09:25:13 -0400 Alimony Reform in Massachusetts
Professor Kindregan, a member of the Suffolk Law faculty who teaches Family Law, discusses alimony reform in Massachusetts. Learn more about Professor Kindregan at http://bit.ly/qWffni.
Tue, 4 Oct 2011 10:46:51 -0400 Concussions and Sports Injuries: Preventing Brain Injury
From youth sports all the way up to professional teams, concussions are a very common injury, and they can have long term, lifelong effects if left untreated. Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Nolan Robinson join guest, Attorney David Kracke from the law firm of Nichols & Associates in Portland, Oregon, to discuss the severity of concussions. David talks about Max Conrad and Max's Law, litigation involving concussions and the importance of educating and training the general public about the dangers.
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:50:28 -0400 Wrong Way: How to "Recover" from (and Prevent) Courtroom Technology Snafus
In the high-profile Casey Anthony murder case, the defense team was able to capitalize on prosecutor missteps by using social media as a virtual "shadow jury" tailoring and tweaking their strategy based on reactions posted on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and other media. On Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay (editor of Law Technology News) is joined by Robyn Weisman, author of the October cover story for Law Technology News, Sedgwick partner Craig Williams (co-host of Lawyer2Lawyer on Legal Talk Network), and Amy Singer, president of Fort Lauderdale-based Trial Consultants to discuss how people, and technology, can stumble in the courtroom and how to gracefully recover.
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 10:22:47 -0400 Building your Client Portfolio
Want to know how you can build your client portfolio? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins marketing expert, Richard DeLuca, Principal of MarketerAtLaw.com, to offer tips on how to build a solid client base. Rich talks about the approach new lawyers should take if attending a conference, the importance of blogging and search engine optimization (SEO) and how a new lawyer can stay motivated when the phone is not ringing.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:36:39 -0400 Preservation Problems, Federal Rulemaking Efforts & E-Discovery in Criminal Actions
On The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Attorney in the Thought Leadership & Industry Relations division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Tom Allman, Attorney and Consultant, and Bill Butterfield, Partner with Hausfeld LLP in Washington, DC, to explore the recent efforts to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including a discussion on whether amendments are even necessary or an actual possibility. On the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Ben Kirk focuses on the facts surrounding United States v. Briggs.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:41:28 -0400 2011-2012 U.S. Supreme Court Term Preview
There are many cases on the U.S. Supreme Court docket to watch, from the highly publicized Fourth Amendment GPS tracking case in United States v. Jones, to indecency in FCC v. Fox Television, to a prisoner strip search case, Florence v. Board of Freeholders. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Amy Howe, editor of SCOTUSblog.com and Wilson R. Huhn , a C. Blake McDowell, Jr., Professor and a Constitutional Law Research Fellow at The University of Akron School of Law, to spotlight the biggest cases of the upcoming term, the Justices and which cases will get the most attention.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:33:58 -0400 Easy Productivity Improvements
Why are more lawyers than ever using two (or more) monitors at their desks? Others use surprisingly simple tricks to make their days more productive and their lives a little easier. Once you?ve learned some of these techniques, you often think that they are ?obvious? and something you should have implemented a long time ago. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a few simple productivity techniques like using multiple monitors that have made a big difference for them, how those tips might benefit you, and steps you can take to make yourself much more productive than you were before you listened to this podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:27:29 -0400 What is Work for Hire?
Mark Fischer, Partner at Duane Morris and Adjunct Professor of Copyright Law at Suffolk University Law School, discusses the recent copyright lawsuit filed by Victor Willis of the Village People. Learn more about Mr. Fischer at http://bit.ly/kkbmkT.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:49:45 -0400 Finance 101: Tracking the IOLTA Trust Account
A vast majority of attorneys in the United States and Canada must keep and maintain IOLTA trust accounts pursuant to very specific guidelines established by the governing body in each state. Despite the clearly defined rules, which in most jurisdictions, have been in place for years, some attorneys continue to put their license at risk. On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program and interim executive director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, talks with David Bilinsky, a Practice Management Consultant/Advisor for the Law Society of British Columbia, about why so many attorneys fail to properly do their IOLTA trust accounting, where they should go to learn how to properly do their accounting and shares his recommendations for trust accounting programs for attorneys.
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:07:49 -0400 Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 6 Year Anniversary
Six years ago, a little legal podcast, Lawyer2Lawyer, entered the world of podcasting and grew in popularity, thanks to our loyal listeners, great guests and two star attorneys! Today, Lawyer2Lawyer is the longest running legal podcast with 304 podcasts published at Legal Talk Network. Since 2005, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams have discussed everything from technology in the legal profession, controversial Supreme Court decisions to debates over legal topics in just about every legal practice area you can imagine. On this very special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Bob and Craig reflect on the past 6 years and share some of their favorite highlights, guests and shows and some words of wisdom! And for some fun - hear some outtakes of Bob and Craig too!
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:26:00 -0400 Paralegal Resume 101: How to Stand Out from the Competition
Is your resume up to par? Will it rise to the top in a stack of other paralegals? applications? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin present a 101 course about paralegal resumes. They share their own experiences on preparing and reviewing resumes, offer suggestions for handling the ?no experience? issue for newcomers to the field, discuss the recommended formats for paralegal resumes, and provide tips on how to separate yourself from the pack of competitors for every job.
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:56:27 -0400 Economic Reality in the Insurance Industry
Financial risk is on everyone's mind these days, so what's the economic landscape in the insurance industry? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, along with co-host Joan Pagnano, joins Michael F. Ceppi, President of Alan Gray Insurance Company, to talk about the importance of consumer confidence and how a structured settlement is a secure financial solution in hard economic times.
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:37:18 -0400 Transitioning to a First to File System
Leigh Martinson JD '03, an Intellectual Property partner at McDermott Will & Emery, discusses the transition from a first to invent to a first to file system. Learn more about our IP concentration at http://bit.ly/hxp8wt.
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:46:30 -0400 Post grant review under the America Invents Act of 2011
In this week's Intellectual Property podcast, Dr. Eldora Ellison, an IP Director at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox, discusses the America Invents Act of 2011 and its implications. Learn more about Dr. Ellison at http://bit.ly/qk4xON.
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:48:16 -0400 9/11: The Impact on the Legal System Ten Years Later
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 where our world changed forever. Since that tragic day, the legal community has pitched in - sometimes quietly advocating for victim?s families. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Leo Boyle from the law firm, Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow and one of the founders of Trial Lawyers Care and Marilyn Berger executive producer, writer and co-director of the film, Out of the Ashes: 9/11, to look back at 9/11, discuss how lawyers got involved after the attacks, the legal issues that remain, the Victim?s Compensation Fund and how this tragedy has impacted and shaped the legal system.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:56:54 -0400 Interactive Whiteboard Technology in Courtrooms and Law Firms
Want to know more about interactive whiteboard technology? On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, talk with Judy Miller, the President of SmartCourt Consulting about why the courts and legal community are interested in new technology pertaining to integration and presentation of digital media, the newest innovations being used for trial preparation and ultimately trial presentations and how judges, jurors and litigators are embracing this technology.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:45 -0400 Global Economics & Your Law Practice
Does global economics affect your law practice? The, perhaps surprising, answer is a resounding ?Yes?! On this month?s show, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, welcomes to the Legal Toolkit Susan Cartier Liebel, the Founder & CEO of Solo Practice University®, to address the effect that global economics and changing demographics have on attorneys and their practices. Susan and Jared discuss the present economic downturn in the context of the history of the United States, talk about why it is so important for the modern attorney to apply a client-centric viewpoint and consider potential growth opportunities in a compromised economy.
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:04:00 -0400 Technology in a Time of Emergency
From 9/11 anniversaries to hurricanes to earthquakes to power outages and much more, recent events are causing us to consider how our new technologies impact our behavior in emergency situations. Technology, especially mobile technology like smart phones, has obvious benefits in emergencies and disasters, but our reliance on technology has raised a whole new set of issues. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how new technology is changing our behavior and expectations in emergencies, what lessons we have learned, practical tips people have shared, and preparation and planning lawyers and the legal profession should consider. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:14:56 -0400 Antibiotic Resistance and Health Law
When we're sick, our immediate response is to go to the doctor, and often times we're given antibiotics to combat the ailment. There's a growing problem today, which is that many microbes that cause infections in people are becoming resistant to antibiotics. To tackle the legal bugs of this issue, host David Yas, a BU Law alum, former publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and a V.P. at Bernstein Global Wealth Management, talks with Kevin Outterson, associate professor and co-director of the Health Law Program at Boston University School of Law. They take a look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?s initiative to curb the overuse of antibiotics, the current legislation involving antibiotics and prescription privacy and how legal incentives can be used to address this public health issue.
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:35:08 -0400 Being an Evening Student
We are pleased to welcome Nicholas Holahan JD '13 to our latest Student Voices podcast to discuss his experience as an evening student at Suffolk. Learn more about our evening division at http://bit.ly/n9Mg2S.
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:14:00 -0400 Assistant Secretary of State Jose Fernandez discusses priorities and challenges in policymaking
For the latest installment of the Rappaport Center's Public Policy Podcast Series, Professor Roberts discusses policymaking at the federal level with Assistant Secretary of State Jose Fernandez. Learn about Mr. Fernandez at http://1.usa.gov/4ZW90g.
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:08:24 -0400 Feds Antitrust Challenge to AT&T Merger with T-Mobile
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T?s takeover of T-Mobile USA. After reviewing the details of the 39-billion-dollar deal, the DOJ said this acquisition would not be good for consumers. AT&T disagrees. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Maurice E. Stucke, from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Attorney Allen Grunes from the firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and Evan Koblentz, a reporter for Law Technology News, to discuss the suit and the impact on the mobile technology world and consumers.
Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:57:40 -0400 Rappaport Advisory Board Member Lyn Huckabee Discusses Her New Project Boston Food Swap
Self-described as "part silent auction/part village marketplace/part fun-loving open house," Boston Food Swap is a project co-organized by Advisory Board member Lyn Huckabee to help create a stronger Boston community through trading homegrown, made and foraged food. Listen to our ten minute podcast as Rappaport Center Communications Coordinator Austra Zubkovs chats with Lyn about why she started the food swap, the challenges she?s faced, and what she?s hoping it will accomplish for the community as a whole. Read the full article for details about the next swap and to find one foodswapper?s homemade recipe for fresh and spicy salsa.
Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:37:21 -0400 Lawyers Preventing Child Injuries
From your neighborhood streets, to your schools and even in your own home, your child?s safety is always a top priority. So, how can we protect our children and make sure they are living in a safe environment? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, along with co-hosts, Ann Marie VonBank and Mark Vogel, join Attorney Kenneth Levinson, a child advocate from the firm, Joseph, Lichtenstein & Levinson, who is leading the charge in promoting child safety and preventing child injury. Ken discusses his holistic approach to child safety, how parents can educate themselves and their children on safety and the role of structured settlements in cases involving children.
Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:27:45 -0400 The New Legal Battle over Song Rights
A little noted change in copyright law 35 years ago is starting a multi-billion dollar battle today between musicians and record companies. This provision gives artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand the right to reclaim ownership of their work and pocket all the profits, but record companies are singing a different tune. The industry says master recordings and profits belong to them in perpetuity. Where is this legal debate going? Listen as Attorney and Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams, along with Attorney and artist advocate Kenneth Abdo of the Lommen Abdo Law Firm and Attorney and author Steve Gordon of Steve Gordon Law discuss the intricate details of this fight over copyright law.
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:32:03 -0400 Apple in the Courtroom: Using an iPad to Persuade Jurors in a High-Profile Trial
On the September edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay (editor of Law Technology News) talks to Alabama trial lawyer James Moncus III, from the law firm of Hare Wynn Newell & Newton, about why and how he used an iPad to present his high-profile wrongful death case to the judge and jury. Jamie discusses his Law Technology News? article, Gambling On New Trial Technology, the risk involved, and how the iPad and TrialPad app took center stage in the courtroom.
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:56:32 -0400 E-Discovery Hot Trends: Social Media, Costs and Cooperation
Want to know what?s "hot" in the world of e-discovery? On The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Sarah Jane Gillett, Shareholder and Lead of the Electronic Discovery Practice Group at Hall Estill and Catherine Harris, Legal Consultant at Kroll Ontrack, to discuss current case law trends and best practices important to corporations and practitioners alike. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Ben Kirk, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, explores several recent cases and rules pertaining to the taxation and shifting of e-discovery costs.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:45:51 -0400 New Lawyers and Business Etiquette
Online profiles and posts, email and smartphone etiquette, courtroom attire and socializing with co-counsel - what to do? These are just some of the areas of interest and concern for new lawyers in an ever changing legal business environment. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association taps the expertise of Donna Gerson, attorney, frequent speaker and author of several books on legal career topics including Choosing Small, Choosing Smart, Building Career Connections and The Modern Rules of Business Etiquette as they discuss best practices and how to avoid making that new lawyer type of mistake.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:14:04 -0400 The Impact of Patent Trolls on Technology Companies
We are pleased to welcome Krish Gupta JD '96, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at EMC, to our latest Intellectual Property Podcast. Learn more about our IP Concentration at www.law.suffolk.edu/academic/ip.
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:36:14 -0400 Suffolk's LLM Program
Bridgett Halay, Director of Graduate Law Programs at Suffolk University Law School, discusses Suffolk's LLM in Global Law and Technology. Learn more about our LLM program at http://bit.ly/povMST.
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:28:49 -0400 The 2011 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey Says . . .
Solid, actionable data on what law firms are actually doing with technology can be surprisingly hard to find. In the medium and large firm space, the annual ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey provides detailed and comprehensive data about what law firms have been implementing and planning. The good news is that the 2011 Survey has just been released. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell dig into this year?s Survey, identify some key trends and developments, and suggest what this data might mean for law firms for the next year. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:42:00 -0400 Trends in the Paralegal Profession
How do you keep up with constantly evolving trends in the paralegal field and stay ahead of the pack? The Paralegal Voice, co-host Lynne DeVenny joins very special guest Jeannie S. Johnston, Founder and CEO of ParalegalGateway.com, to discuss the latest trends in the industry, how to use social media, their favorite publications and blogs, why they use RSS feed readers, and how to make the most of paralegal association membership. Listen in as Jeannie starts off the show by taking a look at Paralegal Gateway and what it offers.
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:26:57 -0400 Listening to Learn - Legal Podcasts as Educational Tools
Podcasts have become increasingly available and cover topics of all flavors. On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program and interim executive director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, welcomes St. Louis based legal technology writer and information technology lawyer and co-host of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, Dennis Kennedy, to talk about how attorneys can benefit from listening to podcasts, how to find the best podcast that suits you and how attorneys can improve their podcast listening experience. And don?t forget, you can listen to many Legal Talk Network podcasts here and get CLE credit!
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:54:28 -0400 The Release of the "West Memphis Three"
After serving eighteen years behind bars, three men, better known as the "West Memphis Three", were released from prison, after maintaining their innocence for years. Back In 1993, teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, Jr., were jailed after three eight year old boys were found brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams joins Laura H. Nirider, Staff Attorney and Adjunct Professor at the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth (CWCY), Attorney Ken Swindle, organizer of Attorneys of Conscience and Lonnie Soury, a media expert with experience in high profile criminal and civil litigation and wrongful convictions, to discuss this highly controversial case, reaction from the community, the Alford plea and what the future holds for these men and the victims? families.
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:20:19 -0400 The Power of Legal Referrals
Referrals are the lifeblood of the most successful law firms, but attorneys, like anyone else, have to get their potential referral sources to know, like and trust them. On this month?s Legal ToolKit, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, talks with Jaimie B. Field, Esq. founder of Marketing Field, LLC about the power of referrals. Jaimie and Jared consider potential referral sources for lawyers, mull over the age-old maxim that ?referrals beget referrals? and discuss the importance of training referral sources, in order to get them to get you the clients you really want.
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:40:28 -0400 Kim Kardashian and the Right of Publicity
Our Intellectual Property Podcast Series continues this week with Mark A. Fischer of Duane Morris LLP discussing Kim Kardashian's lawsuit against The Gap for violating her right of publicity. Learn more about our IP Program at http://bit.ly/lYk87M.
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:40:56 -0400 Understanding Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance
The mandatory insurer reporting program instituted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has received quite a bit of attention among practitioners in the liability and workers compensation cases. On The Landy Law Letter, host John L. Torvi, from the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, Massachusetts welcomes Attorney Michael E. Civittolo from Lawrence & Associates, to take a look at Medicare Secondary Compliance and how to avoid pitfalls in your legal cases. They discuss some of the issues to be concerned about with MSP compliance and the importance of to complying with MSP laws.
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:02:38 -0400 Revisiting Unique Investors
Over the past few years we have experienced a financial meltdown, impacting many, including personal injury victims who did not minimize risk. A full economic recovery is slow to come but there are ways to protect your financial future. Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Bill Wakelee, talk with returning guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne about how these difficult financial times have affected these unique investors of the structured settlement world. They talk about how structures deal with the volatility of the marketplace and the preservation of capital concept with the structured settlement.
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:26:52 -0400 Flash-Mob Protests, The First Amendment & Public Safety
Do authorities have a right to shut down cell phone service in the wake of flash-mob protests? Case in point: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), after a confrontation in San Francisco?s Civic Center station, sparking protests. Claiming public safety and fear of more protests, BART recently closed various San Francisco stations and disabled wireless reception, enraging passengers. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Marvin Ammori, Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet & Society and Gene Policinski, Executive Director of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, to take a look at this new challenge to public safety and balancing First Amendment rights.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:01:08 -0400 Are You Sure You Own the Copyrights in Your Code?
Our IP Podcast Series continues with Samuel Miller, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, discussing his recent article Are You Sure You Own the Copyrights in Your Code?. Learn more and read the article at http://bit.ly/oHr16q.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:04:16 -0400 E-Discovery - Without the High Price Tag
Lawyers are constantly complaining about the high cost of e-discovery, so why IS the price so high? On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises welcome Bill Gallivan, founding member and managing executive of Gallivan Gallivan & O?Melia (GGO), to discuss how to avoid the high cost of e-discovery. Bill talks about some trends that are driving costs down, GGO?s Digital WarRoom platform and the high demand for accessible, affordable tools.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:48:04 -0400 Genetically Related Children: Harvesting of Gametes from Deceased or Incompetent Persons
Professor Kindregan, who teaches Family Law at Suffolk, discusses his recently published article on harvesting gametes from deceased or incompetent people in this podcast. Professor Kindregan's article is online at http://bit.ly/pdSpO0.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:01:10 -0400 Presentation Tips When Time is Short
If you speak on a regular basis, you?ve undoubtedly found yourself in a situation where you have less time left than material to present. If you?ve ever been in audience where the speaker is running short on time, you?ve probably suffered as the speaker has tried to cope with (or even ignore) the problem. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell draw from their own speaking experiences to share some of their favorite practical tips for presenting when time is running out, getting your message across without short-changing your audience, and keeping your audience, co-panelists and program organizers happy with your clock management. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:01:50 -0400 Jane Wiseman on managing cutbacks in law enforcement agencies
Professor Roberts and Management Consultant and Rappaport Center Advisory Board member Jane Wiseman discuss Ms. Wiseman's recent article Strategic Cutback Management: Law Enforcement for Lean Times in our latest Rappaport Center Public Policy Podcast.
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:47 -0400 NBA Lockout and Lawsuits
Coming off the heels of an NFL Lockout, the NBA officially locked out its players on July 1, 2011, when players and owners failed to agree on a new contract. Then, the NBA filed two claims against the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) before union players could file an anti-trust lawsuit against them. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor Daniel E. Lazaroff, Director of the Loyola Sports Law Institute and Professor Gabriel A. Feldman, Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, to discuss the legal and business issues surrounding the lockout. They take a look at the impact of the lockout on players, employees and fans and the fate of the 2011-2012 season.
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:15:53 -0400 GCs Seek Value-Added Counsel
In this video podcast of The Robert Half Legal Report, Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal, and Robert Powell, general counsel of Optima Industrial Management, discuss what corporate legal departments are doing to better manage outside counsel and obtain quality legal services at reasonable rates. They share key findings from Future Law Office, Robert Half Legal's annual research program that examines important developments in the legal field.
Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:56:57 -0400 The Florida 5th District Court Ruling: Personal Injury, Minors and Annuities
The 5th District Court of Appeals in Florida just reversed an earlier court ruling that prohibited the annuity in a structured settlement for a minor child. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Kathleen Daniele, Settlement Annuity Specialist with the Ringler office in Orlando, Florida and guest, Attorney Samuel P. King from the law firm of Dellecker Wilson King McKenna Ruffier & Sos, discuss this case involving Traci Hancock and her daughter, Marisa, who was involved in a personal injury lawsuit. Hear how this ruling has an impact on minors in personal injury settlement cases.
Tue, 2 Aug 2011 10:31:55 -0400 The Debate over Background Checks & Hiring Practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission better known as the EEOC held a hearing last month to examine arrest and conviction records as a hiring barrier. The question today is whether employers? hiring practices today can be considered discriminatory. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, a partner in Sedgwick LLP?s New York office, Attorney Maurice Emsellem, Policy Co-Director of the National Employment Law Project and Attorney Ray P. McClain, Director of the Employment Discrimination Project from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, to explore the debate over background checks and applicants. They look at the process of conducting criminal background checks on applicants, the responsibility of employers when hiring and how the hiring process can impact those with criminal histories.
Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:46:50 -0400 Making a Case for Flexibility
In this video podcast of The Robert Half Legal Report, Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal, and Greenberg Traurig's executive chairman, Cesar Alvarez, discuss how law firms are responding to a rapidly-changing business environment. They share key findings from Future Law Office, Robert Half Legal's annual research program that examines important developments in the legal field, including what firms are doing to meet shifting client expectations and improve the quality and the delivery of legal services.
Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:32:22 -0400 Blogging at the Crossroads
With social media tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ capturing the lion?s share of attention and discussion, what is the role of blogs for the legal profession in 2011 and beyond? Does it still make sense to start up a new blog or continue an existing blog? Has blogging reached a crossroads? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell draw from their many years of blogging to talk about where blogs fit into todays? social media world for lawyers, where blogs might be going, and whether blogs should remain as part of your web presence and communications portfolio. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 2 Aug 2011 12:11:39 -0400 The Football Dispute in Court: Act 3
Suffolk Law Professor Marc Greenbaum continues his discussion of the NFL labor dispute in light of its recent conclusion. Learn more about Professor Greenbaum at http://bit.ly/exfV4d.
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:48:36 -0400 State Representative John Keenan discusses Green Technologies in Massachusetts
We are pleased to welcome Representative John Keenan JD '92 of the 7th Essex District of Massachusetts for the latest installment of the Rappaport Center's Public Policy Podcast Series. Learn more at www. johnkeenan.org and www.rappaportcenter.org.
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:38:57 -0400 Sham Exam? The Controversy over E-Discovery Certification
Providers are now offering certification courses and tests for e-discovery workers. Critics charge that the programs target the most vulnerable members of the legal community, advocates say they are a step in the right direction to provide better education and standards. On the August edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay (editor of Law Technology News) discusses the controversy with attorneys Patrick Oot, of Washington, D.C.?s eDiscovery Institute, and Albert Barsocchini, a San Francisco-based e-discovery consultant.
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:27:36 -0400 Navigating Bar Associations
Are you looking to get more actively involved in your Bar Association? In this July edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, is joined by Scott Heidorn, an associate in the Boston office of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy, to talk about how young lawyers can utilize bar associations for career advancement. Kyle and Scott discuss why a young lawyer would want to join a bar association, how to "give back" to the community through a bar association and take a look at some resources that bar associations offer to help bridge the learning gap from law school theory to actual lawyering.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:44:44 -0400 Lawyers Helping Victims of Disasters
2011 has been a year filled with devastating disasters from a record number of deadly tornadoes in the U.S., including Alabama, Missouri, and Massachusetts to the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Fukushima, Japan. Hear attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams on Lawyer2Lawyer talk with Attorney Randy J. Aliment, Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Attorney Dennis D. Palmer from the law firm Polsinelli Shughart out of Kansas City, Missouri, about the legal issues that victims can face, disaster preparedness and how lawyers deploy to help those affected.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:15:16 -0400 Scott Harshbarger on Regulation of Casino Gambling in Massachusetts
In our latest installment of the Rappaport Center's Public Policy Podcast Series, Professor Roberts speaks with Scott Harshbarger about casino gambling in Massachusetts. Mr. Harshbarger's article in online at www.rappaportbriefing.net.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:25:32 -0400 Confidential communications and agreements in the context of business relations.
On this edition of IP Counsel, host Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes Jeff Powers, Intellectual Property Counsel for Bausch+Lomb, to discuss best practices in managing the exchange of confidential information. Peter and Jeff discuss the timeline for identifying and controlling the disclosure of confidential information. They note that agreements address only one aspect of a business relationship; agreements do not solve all issues related to information exchange.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:16:32 -0400 Landmark Patent Decisions from The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Our IP Issues podcasts continue this week. Craig Smith and Thomas McNulty of Lando & Anastasi discuss recent decisions from the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Learn more at lalaw.com and law.suffolk.edu/academic/ip.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:22:39 -0400 Educational Programs, E-Discovery Certifications & In-House Counsel Sanctions
Interested in e-discovery education, but unsure where to begin? On The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes the Honorable David Waxse, United States Magistrate Judge in the District of Kansas, Ralph Losey, Partner and National e-Discovery Counsel at Jackson Lewis LLP and Rhea Frederick, Client Relationship Manager at Kroll Ontrack, to discuss an important topic for the legal and professional community ? e-discovery education and why it is an absolutely critical undertaking. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Ben Kirk, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, explores the recent case of Play Visions, Inc. v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:54:03 -0400 Is it Possible to Secure Law Firm Data?
Is your law firm secure? On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, welcome Matt Kesner, the CIO of Fenwick & West LLP, a West Coast law firm representing high tech and bio-tech clients, to discuss securing your law firm?s data. Matt talks about the current state of law firm information security in comparison to the rest of the business world, the dangers of taking smartphones and laptops into China and whether there is genuinely a "fix" for information security.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:44:42 -0400 Factoring of Structured Settlements and The Ceron Case
As factoring companies continue to inundate the airwaves with their high pitched promises of ready cash for structured settlements, vulnerable consumers in this tough economy are finding it more difficult to resist the hard sell; with many receiving far less than fair market value. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes co-host, Jim Early and special guest, Attorney Peter J. Vodola of Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP to discuss how the current legal system looks at these transactions. Peter explains how Ceron v. Henderson, a recent California case, has been impacting the factoring practice. He also reviews the scope of various state legislative efforts trying to provide greater protection for structured settlement recipients.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:43:25 -0400 Paralegal 101: How to Launch Your Paralegal Career
Are you thinking about becoming a paralegal, or are you already working toward a paralegal degree? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin address the most frequently asked questions from people interested in becoming paralegals. They talk about the realities of the profession, including assessing the traits paralegals need to succeed, working in a legal environment, and preparing for and finding that first job. Lynne and Vicki talk about the importance of networking, education and training, and share their personal experiences and their paths to becoming paralegals.
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:07:25 -0400 Inside Rupert Murdoch?s Phone Hacking Scandal
Media giant, Rupert Murdoch and his now defunct British tabloid, News of the World, are under fire over reports that journalists allegedly hacked into individuals? phones and allegedly took part in police bribery in a quest to get inside information. Hear Mike Koehler, Assistant Professor of Business Law at Butler University and Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota, talk with Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, Bob Ambrogi, about the legal issues including charges, privacy rights, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the scandal?s impact on journalism and the fate of the Murdoch news empire.
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:04:03 -0400 "Sister Wives" Family Challenges Utah's Anti-Polygamy Law
Professor Kindregan, who teaches Family Law at Suffolk, discusses the recent lawsuit brought by the Browns, a polygamist family who star in the reality TV show "Sister Wives," against the state of Utah challenging the state's statute banning polygamy.
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:49:08 -0400 The Pluses and Minuses of Google+
Google?s new social networking tool, Google Plus has burst onto the tech scene like a supernova. Are you already on it and thinking about abandoning Facebook, Twitter and all previous social networking tools? Is there still time to take a deep breath and a measured response? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about Google Plus ? both the tool and the phenomenon, its potential impact on social networking, and whether you need to be setting up Circles and moving to Google Plus. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:23:55 -0400 Lawyer Advertising and Marketing Online
Where do lawyers stand on the issues of advertising and ethics, especially when online technology is in the picture? Hear Andrew Perlman, the Chief Reporter for the American Bar Association?s Commission on Ethics 20/20 and Nathan Darling, the 2010 President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), talk with Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams to spotlight the ABA's Commission on Ethics 20/20?s preliminary issue paper about restrictions on lawyers? use of technology for marketing and advertising, reaction to the proposed rule changes and what this all means in reality.
Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:34:42 -0400 Solving Communication Avoidance in the Legal Profession
Why are the world?s best communicators often unable to have difficult conversations with clients, employees, partners, or even family members? Find out on The Un-Billable Hour, with host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program and interim executive director at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, along with Szifra Birke, counselor, consultant and co-host of Shrink Rap, a syndicated cable TV show. They discuss the impact on success and how legal professionals can start handling difficult conversations in a healthy manner.
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:17:16 -0400 The Clinical Programs are Ranked Nationally by US News
In our final podcast on our nationally ranked programs, Professor Jeffrey Pokorak, Director, discusses our Clinical Programs. Learn more about our Clinical Programs at http://bit.ly/nqnLfN.
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:58:34 -0400 Personal Branding for Lawyers
Need a "brand" aid? On this month?s episode of the Legal ToolKit, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, talks with Dorie Clark, CEO of Clark Strategic Communications, about personal branding for lawyers. Dorie is a regular blogger for the Harvard Business Review, and is working on, "What?s Next?: The Art of Reinventing Your Personal Brand", to be released by Harvard Business Review Press in 2012. Dorie and Jared cover what it means to have a "personal brand, " take a look at a the importance of developing a unique selling proposition and discuss some of the ways that attorneys can produce and leverage content, to stand out from the crowd.
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:50:29 -0400 Issues in the Whitey Bulger Case
We recently sat down with Suffolk Law Professor Christopher Dearborn to discuss issues in the Whitey Bulger case. Learn more about Professor Dearborn at http://bit.ly/p2F4jY.
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:25:25 -0400 468B Trusts and the Single Claimant
468B Trusts (derived from Internal Revenue Service Code Section 468B), were originally created to simplify the settlement of mass tort cases. More recently, they have been suggested for the settlement of single claimant cases, which has become a source of much debate. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes co-host, Carmella Limongelli and guest, Rick Woollams, Chief Claims Officer at Chartis U.S., to take an in-depth look at 468B trusts and the rather controversial area of their use in cases with a single claimant.
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:31:25 -0400 U.S. Supreme Court 2010-2011 Term in Review
With the Supreme Court?s 2010-2011 term over, looking back, there have been some decisions handed down by the Justices that have created a stir. From the controversial ruling of the Wal-Mart discrimination case, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, to the court?s rejection of a ban on violent video games, Brown v. EMA, this was by no means an ordinary term. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal, American Lawyer Media, and law.com and Amy Howe, editor of SCOTUSblog, to look back at the 2010-2011 term, the Justices, spotlight the biggest cases of the term and look ahead to the upcoming term.
Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:55:08 -0400 Dan Ryan JD '09: Advising on South Sudanese Independence
In our latest Rappaport Center Public Policy Podcast, Professor Alasdair Roberts is joined by Dan Ryan, a 2009 graduate of Suffolk working with the government of South Sudan in their move toward independence.
Thu, 7 Jul 2011 14:40:19 -0400 Going Fourth: Privacy Issues and GPS Devices
As smartphones and GPS devices become increasingly sophisticated, your every move can be tracked and your every communication read by law enforcement. On the July edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks with consultant Joshua Engel, the ?Fourth Amendment Guru? of the EDD Update blog, about privacy issues, and the U.S. Supreme Court?s announcement that it will hear a controversial case involving police planting GPS devices on suspected criminals.
Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:35:39 -0400 Using Social Media for Non-Marketing
There are times when it feels like everyone is saying that all lawyers must use social media for marketing. And there are times when it seems like marketing must be the only possible use for social media. Is that really true? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what else social media can do for lawyers, and whether it?s time to open up the ways lawyers think about using social media. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom and Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 5 Jul 2011 11:13:21 -0400 The North Carolina Racial Justice Act
When the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Racial Justice Act in 2009, it guaranteed that no individual would be put to death because of racial bias within the state?s justice system. Since then, there?s been a battle in the North Carolina legislature to repeal it. What?s behind this debate? Some say clogged courts and unfounded claims by death row inmates. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, along with Cassandra Stubbs, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU Capital Punishment Project and James E. Coleman Jr., the John S. Bradway Professor of Law at Duke University Law School and Co-director of Duke's Wrongful Convictions Clinic, take a look inside the issues. They explore the great debate, the repeal and what this means for inmates on death row.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:58:14 -0400 Patents and the Supreme Court?s decision in Microsoft v. i4i
Listen to IP Counsel, where host Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes Gary Ganzi, Managing Intellectual Property Counsel for Siemens Corporation (a subsidiary of Siemens, AG), and Chair of the Patent Office Practice Committee of the Intellectual Property Owners Association, to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in Microsoft v. I4i in which the Court affirmed that the patent statute requires clear and convincing evidence to invalidate a patent. Peter and Gary discuss how this important case got to the Supreme Court, how the Court arrived at its holding and its overall importance to practitioners and the economy.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:50:07 -0400 What Paralegals Need to Know about "The Cloud"
What exactly is this 'Cloud' that everyone is talking about? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, legal technology expert and senior consultant with Contoural Inc., author of the new book, iPad in One Hour for Lawyers, and Chair-Elect of the ABA Law Practice Management Section, to discuss what every paralegal needs to know about "The Cloud." Tom talks about how cloud-based services can improve the efficiency of a law practice, what paralegals should consider when evaluating cloud-based services for their firms, and how legal staffers can use the iPad to assist lawyers.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:41:14 -0400 Recent Grad Monika Bandyopadhyay discusses the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project
Professor Roberts and Monika Bandyopadhyay JD '11 discuss the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project in our latest Rappaport Center Public Policy Podcast. Learn more at http://www.rappaportcenter.org/probono/marshall_brennan/.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:11:42 -0400 Successfully Manage Legal Clients
Good clients are essential to any growing business. As a lawyer, what is the best way to manage your clients? In this June edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association is joined by solo attorney, Paul E. Mawn, Principal at The Law Office of Paul E. Mawn Jr., out of Newington, CT, to talk about how to conduct an initial client meeting, discuss fees with potential clients and how to best communicate with existing clients.
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:59:41 -0400 MSA Administration after Settlement in Workers Compensation
Medicare compliance is as important after the settlement as it is at the time of the settlement. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes co-host Angus Kennedy and guest, Hany Abdelsayed, Director of Business Development at Rising Financial Solutions, to take a look at Medicare Set-Asides in worker's compensation cases. Larry, Angus and Hany discuss the role of a professional administrator, the options individuals have when self-administering their own MSA's and the importance of Medicare compliance.
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:13:02 -0400 Future Law Office: Key Trends in the Legal Field
Robert Half Legal's executive director, Charles Volkert, and Michael Gibeault, vice president, discuss key findings from Future Law Office, the company's annual research program that examines important developments in the legal field.
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:36:31 -0400 Disaster Recovery and Disaster Planning
In light of the recent tornado damage sustained across the country, this month?s episode of the Legal ToolKit will cover ?Disaster Recovery and Disaster Planning?. Host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, welcomes Attorney Nerino J. Petro, Jr., the Practice Management Advisor for the Law Office Management Assistance program of the State Bar of Wisconsin, to discuss ways in which law firms affected by disaster can get back up and running, and how those unaffected can prepare for future potential disasters. Nerino talks about resources available to attorneys who have suffered practice interruptions due to natural disasters and the importance of having a disaster recovery plan and backup attorney(s) in place.
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:57:07 -0400 The Legal Case Against Mobster Whitey Bulger
One of the FBI?s Ten Most Wanted and infamous Boston gangster, James "Whitey" Bulger, is captured. Now the epic legal case begins. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams is joined by guests, F. Lee Bailey, famed defense attorney and best-selling author, Dan Rea, long-time TV and radio journalist and lawyer from Boston and David E. Frank, Managing Editor from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, to get inside this incredible story and unfolding legal case. They discuss the prosecution?s case against 81-year old Whitey Bulger and his long-time girlfriend, Catherine Greig, who eluded capture for more than 16 years, as well as the type of defense we should expect to see and the ultimate fate of the notorious crime boss.
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:22:15 -0400 Proportionality in e-Discovery: A UK Perspective
Few battlegrounds have been as bloody as the grounds on which proportionality in e-discovery are fought. On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises take a look at proportionality from across the pond. Sharon and John explore proportionality in the UK, the six proportionality principles from the Sedona Conference, the history of proportionality in the federal rules and recent rumblings in the courts.
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:04:13 -0400 SPILG Fellow Jen Bonar: Defending Wildlife in Alaska
Professor Alasdair Roberts talks to Suffolk Law student Jen Bonar JD '12 about her summer internship working with Defenders of Wildlife in Anchorage, Alaska. Learn more at www.rappaportcenter.org.
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:12:04 -0400 Data Migrations, Risk Management & "Unheard of" Sanctions
Concerned whether migrating data will lead to legal ramifications? On The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes John Connell, Managing Consultant at Kroll Ontrack, to discuss what it means for companies to conduct effective, compliant and low-risk data migrations and consolidations. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Laura Tushaus, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, discusses the recent case of DL v. District of Columbia.
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:26:50 -0400 In Defense of Women: Memoirs of an Unrepentant Advocate
On June 14, 2011 Judge Nancy Gertner spoke at a Massachusetts Women's Bar Association event held at Suffolk Law to discuss her new book, In Defense of Women: Memoirs of an Unrepentant Advocate. Learn more about the book at http://bit.ly/llqKj4.
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:12:24 -0400 Issues Facing Law Firms in the Labor & Employment Sector
The downturn in the economy has rattled law firms nationally and internationally, leaving many firms to pick up the pieces. On The Landy Law Letter, host John L. Torvi, from the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, Massachusetts welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, a partner in Sedgwick LLP?s New York office, to take a look at the current issues law firms are facing when it comes to labor and employment. John and Charlie discuss the latest business trends in how law firms and attorneys are dealing with the realities of downsizing, employment practices and retirement and what a law firm can do to stay ahead of the game regarding employment practice problems, downsizing or staff cuts.
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:34:35 -0400 Lawyers in the iCloud
We used to focus on new Windows announcements and the software we installed on our PCs. Times have changed. The recent Apple announcements about iOS 5, Lion and most important, iCloud, have captured most of the headlines. The action is increasingly happening outside Windows and outside PCs. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about the recent Apple iCloud announcement, the possible implications of iCloud, and where iCloud suggests legal technology is going. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:55:40 -0400 You Have the Right to an Attorney, but Not Right Now
Suffolk Law Professor Christopher Dearborn discusses his article on the right to counsel prior to custodial interrogation, You Have the Right to an Attorney, but Not Right Now. To access the article, please visit http://bit.ly/mgMxgF.
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:58:17 -0400 The National Association of Workers? Compensation Judiciary
The National Association of Workers? Compensation Judiciary (NAWCJ) was founded in 2009 to provide educational opportunities for the workers? compensation judiciary throughout the United States. On this Workers? Comp Matters, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce is joined by Judge John J. Lazzara and Judge Ellen Lorenzen, at the Workers? Compensation Centennial in Boston, Massachusetts, to spotlight The National Association of Workers? Compensation Judiciary. Judge Lazzarra talks about the mission of the NAWCJ, education and the monthly newsletter and Judge Lorenzen discusses membership, common battles in the workers? compensation field and the agenda of the Judiciary College.
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:41:19 -0400 Online Law Schools
With tuition costs for traditional law schools rising and law students struggling to pay off debt, online legal education can be an alternative for some. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ellen Murphy, the Program Director for Concord Law School?s Small Business Practice LLM and Attorney Ross E. Mitchell, a graduate of Concord Law School of Kaplan University, to get an inside look at an online legal education. They talk about the online process, interaction, accreditation and what the future holds for online legal education.
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:47:18 -0400 Android Phones: Getting Things Done in the Law Office
Today?s attorney can practice from anywhere at any time with the dramatic improvement in technology, most importantly, the rapid growth of smart phones. Smartphones made by Blackberry have been the big law phone, the iPhone, the hot tech geek phone, but for an affordable alternative we see the Android phones rapidly taking a substantial percentage of the the smartphone market. On The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, welcomes Courtney Kennaday, Director of the Practice Management Assistance Program at the South Carolina Bar, to help explain what an Android smartphone is and how it can make practicing attorneys more productive.
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:44:30 -0400 Fenton Award Winner on Public Service at Suffolk
Professor Alasdair Roberts talks with Mary O'Neill JD '11 about her receipt of a Fenton Public Service Award in our latest Rappaport Center Public Policy Podcast. Learn more at www.rappaportcenter.org.
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:41:56 -0400 Suffolk's Trial Advocacy Program is Ranked by US News
Professor Timothy Wilton discusses the recent ranking of Suffolk's Trial Advocacy Program by US News & World Report. Learn more about Professor Wilton on his faculty page, http://bit.ly/klnmtl.
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:40:26 -0400 A Claimant's Needs in a Structured Settlement
When an injured party has reached the settlement stage of litigation, their financial options can be overwhelming. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Bejan Shirvani, the Managing Sales Director of Structured Settlements for MetLife, to highlight how MetLife interfaces in the structured settlements industry and how to best handle a claimant?s needs. Larry and Bejan talk about life care plans, age ratings and how to better educate consumers on the benefits of structured settlements and annuities.
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:08:45 -0400 Campaign Finance Law in the John Edwards Indictment
Former presidential candidate John Edwards was recently indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, allegedly accepting campaign contributions to cover-up the extramarital affair with his former aide, Rielle Hunter. Did John Edwards violate federal election law? Or is this a campaign ethics violation? Attorneys and co-host J. Craig Williams welcome Peter J. Henning, Professor at Wayne State University Law School and Professor Richard L. Hasen, a nationally-recognized expert in election law and campaign finance regulation from the University of California, Irvine School of Law, to discuss the charges and how the prosecution and defense will handle this controversial legal case.
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:24:43 -0400 So You Want to Be a Legal Technologist
Over the last few years, legal technology has become a field, even a career for some. You will often hear the term "legal technologist" used to describe those in this field. How does someone get started in legal technology and what does it take to be considered a legal technologist? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the history of legal technologists, how to get started in the field, and what they wish they would have known when they started out. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 7 Jun 2011 14:20:37 -0400 Baby Boomer Lawyers and Retirement
Nelson Schwartz from The New York Times recently wrote an article titled, Easing Out the Gray-Haired. Or Not. , spotlighting the fate of the Baby Boomer generation within law firms. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Valerie C. Samuels, a partner in the firm Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP and co-chair of the Employment Law Group, and Attorney Roy Ginsburg, to take a look at this generation of baby boomers within law firms, retirement, their fate within the firm, options upon retirement and what this means for law firms: big, small and solo.
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:00:44 -0400 To Catch a Thief
What can CIOs (and other firm leaders) do to protect confidential client data from thieves - who are on the payroll? On the June edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay is joined by Tam Harbert, author of Law Technology News? June cover story, "Catch Me If You Can." They discuss how BigLaw is reacting in the wake of the latest insider trading scandal involving three top firms - and the dilemma faced by firms that want to protect data while providing an open exchange of ideas and collaboration by firm attorneys.
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:22:15 -0400 ICANN's expansion of generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)
On this edition of IP Counsel, host Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes Mary Wong, Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, and Director of the School's Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property, to discuss plans of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for new gTLDs and how they will be implemented. Peter and Mary take a look at several concerns raised by the international business community and how ICANN has attempted to address each of these issues.
Tue, 31 May 2011 15:10:19 -0400 Copyright and The Hangover 2
Mark A. Fischer, Duane Morris LLP and Suffolk Law Adjunct Professor of Advanced Copyright, discusses the suit over the use of Mike Tyson's tattoo in the newly released film The Hangover 2. Learn more about Mr. Fischer at http://bit.ly/kkbmkT.
Tue, 31 May 2011 10:29:37 -0400 The Ethics of Structured Settlements
A mediation cannot be successful without a measure of trust in the mediator and between the parties. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Teddy Snyder, Esq. welcome Seth J. Davis, a private mediator and the sole proprietor of ADJ Mediation Services, to discuss the ethics of structured settlements for lawyers and mediators. Larry, Teddy and Seth take a look at the preparation of a structured settlement proposal, the duties of the plaintiff attorney when advising the plaintiff on a structured settlement, the area of public benefits and the impact of the ethical rules on mediations.
Tue, 31 May 2011 09:48:16 -0400 Off-Shore Outsourcing of Document Reviews
In this edition of In-House Legal presented by Lex Mundi, host Tim Corcoran with Hubbard One, explores what In-House Counsel should know about Off-Shore Outsourcing of Document Reviews. Special guests include Cindy Courtney, with Day Pitney LLP (Lex Mundi member firm for New Jersey), and Kate Bertini, Assistant General Counsel with United Technologies Corporation in Hartford, Connecticut. The group discusses the nuances of eDiscovery, factors to consider when deciding to use off-shore reviewers and helpful tips and safeguards for In-House Counsel
Fri, 27 May 2011 14:54:55 -0400 The Debate over Law School Data Reporting
Many law students across the nation are concerned about jobs in the legal profession and are pushing for reform in data reporting as it pertains to legal education. Nate Burris, President of the Law Student Association at Boston College Law School and William D. Henderson, a Professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, are guests on Lawyer2Lawyer with Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams to discuss the issues, including the role of the ABA and law schools, law students? concerns about their education debt and the current legal job market.
Thu, 26 May 2011 15:15:11 -0400 Alternative Law Office Arrangements
How do you create a successful virtual law practice? In this May edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association welcomes Attorney Andrea J. Hable, to talk about her unique practice. Andrea discusses her alternative office arrangements, harnessing technology, dual admittance, differing fee structures and much more.
Thu, 26 May 2011 11:42:19 -0400 Leveraging the Patent Reexamination
The reexamination of patents in the United States Patent & Trademark Office has become a powerful and effective tool to clearly define the boundaries of a patent. In this podcast, Peter Lando and James De Vellis of Lando & Anastasi, LLP discuss how, when, and why to request or defend the reexamination of a patent, and how doing so can further business objectives in litigation, licensing, and other situations.
Tue, 24 May 2011 15:57:30 -0400 Missing Manners for the Digital Age
Should you really be checking your BlackBerry while I?m having a conversation with you? Do you need to reply to every email, text message, cell phone call and Twitter direct message? When is it OK to unfriend people on Facebook? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the evolving notion of "digital etiquette," where people are most likely to make missteps in digital manners, and their take on guiding principles for good and polite behavior in our digital world. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies.
Tue, 24 May 2011 14:50:25 -0400 Global E-discovery Rules and Challenges
Interested in e-discovery rules across the globe? On this May edition of The ESI Report, host Kelly Kubacki, Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Mark Surguy, Partner with Eversheds International and Tracey Stretton, Legal Consultant at Kroll Ontrack U.K., to explore electronic discovery rules, procedures and important developments from around the world. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Ben Kirk, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, takes a look at In re Facebook PPC Advertising Litigation.
Mon, 23 May 2011 16:45:45 -0400 The Meet and Confer: Getting it Right
Want to find out more about "Meet and Confer Sessions?" On Digital Detectives, co-hosts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President of Sensei Enterprises welcome Texas attorney and e-discovery expert, David Chaumette, partner in the law firm of De La Rosa & Chaumette, to get an inside look at meet and confer sessions. David talks about who should attend a meet and confer session with opposing counsel, what steps you should take if you do not know the answer to an issue that arises during a session, what topics must be covered and how to best document your efforts prior to having to defend your actions in front of a judge!
Fri, 20 May 2011 10:57:24 -0400 Ethics and Professionalism within the Paralegal Profession
Ethics and professionalism are essential to becoming a successful paralegal. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome paralegal, Camille Stell, Director of Client Services for Lawyers Mutual, who provides ethics tips for paralegals, talks about how paralegals can assist attorneys in the area of client communications and what paralegals can do every day to maintain the highest level of professionalism.
Thu, 19 May 2011 15:21:13 -0400
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