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Why Can't Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.?
In every city and town in America, there has been an overwhelming reaction to the political gridlock in Washington D.C. over healthcare, economic recovery, taxes, Afghanistan (almost everything). So why can?t the lawyers in Congress who specialize in negotiating solutions to problems fix Washington? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Philip K. Howard, a well-known leader of legal reform in America and founder of Common Good, to examine the problem.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:30:04 -0400 Hiring & Compensation Trends for the Legal Profession
In this debut podcast of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Diane Domeyer, district director for Robert Half Legal, welcomes Attorney Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring and compensation trends for the legal profession. Diane and Charles will look at how 2010 is shaping up in terms of hiring, the impact of the recession on the hiring process and how to excel in a competitive job market.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:31:40 -0400 Lindsay Lohan v. ETrade Dispute
In this week?s Intellectual Property podcast, Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau, Co-Director of Suffolk Law?s Intellectual Property Concentration, discusses the right to publicity and Lindsay Lohan?s suit of E*Trade.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:02:16 -0400 Risk Management Techniques
On this edition of The Landy Law Letter, host John L. Torvi, from the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, Massachusetts welcomes Dan Reed, Second Vice President of Travelers Bond & Financial Products, Professional Liability and Joe Schmitt, Managing Director of Travelers Bond & Financial Products Claim, to discuss the latest in Risk Management. The discussion centers around risk management techniques for attorneys and law firms that can help an attorney to try to prevent legal malpractice claims and result in better practice management.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:14:25 -0400 Smart Ways to Work Together in 2010
From the Sedona Conference on e-discovery to the latest features of Office 2010, the hot technology topic of the day is collaboration. However, when most lawyers think of collaboration tools, their lists end after email and ?track changes.? What are the real stories of collaboration technology in 2010? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of affairs in collaboration tools for lawyers and the many ways these tools can benefit your practice. 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, 16 Mar 2010 09:56:36 -0400 Black Lung Litigation
It?s estimated that about one thousand coal miners die every year from a disease commonly known as black lung. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Stephen A. Sanders, public interest lawyer and the Director of the Appalachian Citizens? Law Center and Attorney John C. Cline, to discuss the latest in black lung litigation. Stephen and John will discuss the correlation between coal mine dust and black lung, legislation passed to help coal miners, the rise of black lung disease in younger miners and the impact this horrible disease has on miners and their families.
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:30:44 -0400 Securities Docket Radio and the SEC?s New Market Abuse Unit
This is the debut of Securities Docket Radio on the Legal Talk Network with host Bruce Carton, columnist at Compliance Week. Bruce welcomes Sanjay Wadhwa, Deputy Chief of the new Market Abuse Unit in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to discuss the new unit and investigations involving insider trading, specialist misconduct, offering fraud, and improper activities at hedge funds. Bruce and Sanjay also discuss the significant reorganization of the Division of Enforcement, and look inside the recent insider trading action brought against hedge fund giant Galleon, and the successful Reebok insider trading investigation.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:35:34 -0500 Google Books Settlement: Part Two
In the second part of Lawyer2Lawyer on the Google Books Settlement, attorneys and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jonathan Band and Attorney Cindy Cohn, Legal Director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , to take a closer look at the complex Google Books Settlement. They explore the deeper legal issues like privacy, copyright and antitrust issues, who this settlement could ultimately benefit or hurt and whether consumers are better off with or without a settlement.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:44:17 -0500 Patent Term Adjustment
Brian Landry, JD '07, a Boston-area lawyer practicing in the area of Intellectual Property law, discusses changes affecting patent term adjustment in this installment of our IP podcast series.
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:28:02 -0500 Patent Marking
Suffolk Law alumnus Paul Cronin, JD '98, a Boston-based patent lawyer, discusses changes impacting patent marking requirements in this week's Intellectual Property podcast.
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:52:32 -0500 Patent Failure
In this edition of the Boston University School of Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes Professor Michael Meurer, the Michaels Faculty Research Scholar of Law at BU School of Law, to discuss his new book, Patent Failure: How Judges, Bureaucrats, and Lawyers Put Innovators at Risk. Dan and Professor Meurer take a hard look at the American patent system and why many innovators consider this system and the institutions created to protect patents complete failures.
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:52:44 -0500 IOLTA Accounting: Part One
In this edition of the Legal ToolKit, host Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, welcomes Terrence D. Pricher, an assistant bar counsel in the Office of Bar Counsel and Attorney James S. Bolan, a partner with the firm of Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan, LLP, to take an in-depth look at IOLTA Accounting. Jim and Terry bring very different perspectives to this discussion and will explore IOLTA accounting and its purpose, three-way reconciliation, the biggest IOLTA pitfalls and how to handle large sums of client funds.
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:49:59 -0500 The Google Books Settlement
Access to more digital information or copyright infringement and privacy issues? Recently, Federal Judge Denny Chin postponed the controversial Google books settlement due to the voluminous amount of feedback on both sides of the settlement. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor James Grimmelmann, Associate Professor at New York Law School and a member of its Institute for Information Law and Policy and Attorney Jonathan Band, to talk about the latest developments in the Google Books Settlement. Later in the show, Bob and Craig will be joined by Lee Ann Enquist, Vice President of West Professional Development, to discuss the new partnership between West LegalEdcenter and Legal Talk Network.
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:54:30 -0500 Taming Chaos
On this edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Andrew Adkins III, Director of the University of Florida?s Legal Technology Institute, to talk about the recent case/practice management survey conducted by the Legal Technology Institute. Monica and Andy discuss why small firms tend to be resistant to this technology, how it can increase profitability and productivity and what managing partners need to know.
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:50:15 -0500 Social Media Common Sense
Hardly a day goes by without lawyers hearing that they need to be diving into social media. And many are already there - on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other platforms. Google stumbled on privacy on its launch of its new social media platform, Buzz. The privacy and security concerns in social media are very real. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a practical look at what you must understand to take control of your security and privacy, from basic account settings to smart approaches to social media common sense. 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, 3 Mar 2010 10:42:33 -0500 New Rules for Starting a Law Office
Attorneys are continuously seeking answers on their quest to start a successful law practice. In this edition of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, welcomes Erik Mazzone, Director of the Center for Practice Management at North Carolina Bar Association, to talk about the new rules for starting a law office. Rodney and Erik will look at financing your office, the need for bootstrapping and the importance of technology and marketing.
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:05:19 -0500 Trial Teams, Technology & Preservation Troubles
In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Doug Cohen, Senior Director of Business Development for Kroll Ontrack/TrialGraphix and Dr. Dan Wolfe, Director of Jury Consulting for Kroll Ontrack/TrialGraphix, to address the challenges faced by legal teams spurred by the increasing demand to perform more with less. The discussion will also include new and efficient ways to prepare for trial in 2010. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in Pension Committee of the University of Montreal Pension Plan v. Banc of America Securities, LLC.
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:47:49 -0500 The California Structured Settlement Protection Act
State legislatures have recognized the need to protect people who have structured settlements. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Ringler colleague, Jim Early, Senior Vice President-Eastern Region out of New Hampshire welcomes Attorney Peter Vodola from the law firm of Seiger, Gfeller, and Laurie in West Hartford, Connecticut, to discuss the California Structured Settlement Protection Act. They will discuss this new legislation, factoring and the role of the factoring companies and how this act will ultimately protect consumers.
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:17:35 -0500 Gay Marriage in New England
Professor Renee Landers, director of Suffolk Law?s Health and Biomedical Law Concentration, discusses New England states? legalization of gay marriage. To learn more about our Health and Biomedical Law Concentration, please visit http://law.suffolk.edu/academic/health/
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:01:16 -0500 IRS Taxing Cell Phones
Professor Meredith Conway discusses IRS plans to enforce laws to tax employee personal use of company-issued cell phones. Click to learn more about Professor Conway.
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:41:51 -0500 Inside the Death with Dignity Act
The legal and social debate over death with dignity and assisted suicide is reignited. Recently, the Death with Dignity bill surfaced in Massachusetts, where Representative Louis Kafka filed the bill on behalf of Al Lipkind of Stoughton, Massachusetts, who fought for legislation prior to his death after battling stomach cancer.Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Barbara Coombs Lee, President of Compassion & Choices to look at both sides of the controversial Death with Dignity Act, assisted suicide, ethical objections and current legislation here in the States and abroad.
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:50:28 -0500 The Occupational Disease Pilot Program & Healthcare
Health Care reform continues to be at the forefront of the Obama administration's agenda. Host and Attorney Alan S. Pierce welcomes Jon L. Gelman to discuss health care and workers' compensation and the Occupational Disease Pilot Program: a close look at the delivery of medical benefits when it comes to occupational disease and how workers compensation may or may not fit into the big picture of universal health care or health care reform.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:10:00 -0500 Evidence and Summary Judgment in Patent Cases
Suffolk Law is pleased to welcome Judge William G. Young to our Intellectual Property podcast series. To learn more about our IP concentration, please visit http://law.suffolk.edu/academic/ip/
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:05:09 -0500 Keeping Your House Clean: Compliance and Internal Investigations
In this edition of In-House Legal presented by Lex Mundi, host Tim Corcoran, senior consultant with Altman Weil, discusses the latest in compliance and internal investigations with special guests, Erin Reilly Lewis of Baker & Daniels (Lex Mundi member firm for Indiana), and Richard Korman, General Counsel/Organizational Integrity Officer for Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. The group explores the increased attention to compliance, the culture of compliance from the top - down and offers key advice for clients going through internal investigations.
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:55:05 -0500 Cyberbullying and the Law
Just recently 15-year old student Phoebe Prince from South Hadley, Massachusetts took her own life after she was being constantly "cyberbullied" by a group of students at her school. Phoebe's story is one of many that has left communities reeling, schools in the hot seat and parents enraged by the lack of protection of their children and a lack of discipline against the perpetrators. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome David T. Tirella, partner at the firm Eaton, Powell & Tirella and Debra Johnston, founder of Students For Safer Schools and mother of Jeffrey Johnston, a victim of cyberbullying, to discuss the latest in cyberbulling prevention, legislation against cyberbullying and what to do if your child becomes a victim.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:08:25 -0500 Opening Up to Open Source
Budgetary concerns have forced lawyers to take a hard look at software costs. That?s brought Open Source software onto their radar screens. The price - free - is obviously attractive, but Open Source is a completely different approach to software than lawyers expect. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell introduce the approach and philosophy of Open Source, the programs available, and when and where it might make sense for you. 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 Feb 2010 10:51:44 -0500 The Google Books Case
Stacey Friends, JD ?00, discusses the copyright issues surrounding Google?s initiative to digitize books.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:31:35 -0500 An Update on Tobacco Litigation with Dr. Jeffrey Wigand
Tobacco litigation continues to pop up across the states and is growing internationally. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes legendary tobacco industry insider and founder of the non-profit organization, Smoke-Free Kids, Inc., Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, to discuss the latest in tobacco litigation. Larry and Dr. Wigand will talk about the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, concerns about smokeless tobacco products and how to protect our children from the dangers of smoking.
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:24:22 -0500 Toyota Recall: Legal Troubles for Toyota
Car giant Toyota ordered a global recall of 400,000 Priuses for brake problems. This comes on the heels of earlier incidents where reported gas pedals were becoming stuck in floor mats in different makes and models of Toyotas. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Dee Miles from the law firm, Beasley Allen and Mike Rozembajgier, Director of Recalls for ExpertRECALL?, to discuss the latest. They take a look at the Toyota recall, the legal troubles that surround this recall and how the recall will impact customers and ultimately Toyota.
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:16:26 -0500 What Lawyers Should Look for in Liability Insurance
On this debut podcast of The Landy Law Letter, host John L. Torvi, from the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, Massachusetts welcomes Dan Reed, 2nd Vice President of the Bond & Professional Products Liability Division at Traveler?s Insurance, to help better understand how lawyers? professional liability insurance fits into your legal practice. John and Dan will discuss a firm's insurance needs, the ?classic? legal malpractice claim, negligence and what a lawyer should be looking for in professional liability insurance.
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:16:11 -0500 Salinger v Colting
Stacey Friends, JD ?00, discusses Salinger v Colting, the copyright case stemming from Fredrick Colting?s sequel to JD Salinger?s The Catcher in the Rye.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:03:21 -0500 The Power of a Paralegal Education
Education is vital to a successful paralegal career. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-host Vicki Voisin welcomes Linda J. Wolf, ACP, the current President of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and Attorney Elizabeth Mann, Department Head of the Paralegal Program at Greenville Technical College, to focus on the importance of paralegal education. They will also discuss entering and growing in the career field and what employers look for when hiring paralegals.
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:48:32 -0500 A Call to Action: Re-examine Laws on Domestic Violence
The murder of a young woman in Massachusetts raises new questions about the laws and the legal system in cases involving abusive relationships.
19-year old Allison Myrick was stabbed to death - her ex-boyfriend charged with murder. Authorities and family members revealed details including two restraining orders which did not prevent this tragic crime. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Marsha Kazarosian from the Kazarosian Law Offices and the Honorable Judge Eugene M. Hyman from the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California, to explore what could have gone so terribly wrong. They will look at how the legal system, lawyers, legislators and others can better protect victims in abusive relationships and how we as a community can prevent these tragedies.
Show Notes: If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or contact Break The Cycle. You may donate in Allison Myrick's honor on line at: www.breakthecycle.org/donate.html or by phone at, 310-286-3383 x805
Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:32:49 -0500 Constitutional Interpretation
In this edition of the Boston University School of Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes an expert on constitutional law, theory and interpretation, Professor James E. Fleming to discuss his new book, Constitutional Interpretation: The Basic Questions. Dan & Professor Fleming will discuss constitutional interpretation, who is qualified to interpret the Constitution and partisan approaches to constitutional interpretation.
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:35:21 -0500 Security Compliance Issues from an IT and Legal Perspective
In this special edition of the Legal ToolKit , we explore security compliance issues from The Massachusetts Information Security Summit (MassISS) with co-hosts, Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor with Mass. LOMAP and Ray Catuogno, Founder & CEO of Catuogno Court Reporting and Sten-Tel Transcription . Special guests are Diane Lawton, General Counsel of the Commonwealth?s Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) and Chris Squier, renowned speaker on national security issues from New Technology Systems, to discuss security compliance issues, including the hacker mindset and the best methods for protecting information on PDAs and smartphones.
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:37:37 -0500 The iPad: Gadget or Game Changer?
No product launch in recent memory has commanded the attention of Apple's iPad announcement. Is the iPad a game-changer, the must-have of 2010, or just one more imperfect choice for technology users already facing too many choices? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the iPad, hype vs. reality, and what this new product might mean for lawyers who use technology. Their conclusions might surprise you. 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 Feb 2010 16:16:28 -0500 Fair Use
Fred Koenig, JD '79, co-founder of Volpe and Koenig, discusses the doctrine of Fair Use.
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:41:38 -0500 NSSTA's Initiatives for 2010
On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Ringler colleague, Jim Early, Senior Vice President-Eastern Region out of New Hampshire and Dan Durbin, President of the National Structured Settlement Trade Association, to take a look at NSSTA's initiatives in the new year. They will discuss structured attorney fees, factoring and the special emphasis on educating plaintiffs about the security and value of structured settlements.
Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:26:26 -0500 Workers' Compensation in the Immigrant Community
Host and Attorney Alan S. Pierce welcomes Marcy Goldstein-Gelb, Executive Director of the Mass. Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) and Stacie A. Sobosik, Esq. from the Law Offices of Martin Kantrovitz in Boston, to discuss access to workers' compensation in the immigrant community and the overwhelming challenges immigrant communities face in the workers' comp system.
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:37:07 -0500 The Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance
Last week in a 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled under the First Amendment, the government may not ban political spending by corporations and unions in candidate elections, radically changing campaign finance law. Co-host and Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Professor Ned Foley, Professor of Law at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and Professor Adam Winkler, Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, to discuss this Supreme Court ruling and the impact this ruling will have on state, judicial and legislative elections.
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:13:03 -0500 Credit and Catastrophe
Professor Kathleen C. Engel, a Suffolk Law faculty member and national authority on mortgage finance and regulation, subprime and predatory lending, and housing discrimination, discusses her course, Credit and Catastrophe.
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:50:00 -0500 Careers in IP
As part of our Intellectual Property podcast series, Professor Jessica Silbey discusses career choices available to law school graduates interested in working in IP.
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:02:34 -0500 Intellectual Property as a Currency for Innovation
Gary C. Ganzi, JD '08, discusses the value of Intellectual Property as a currency for innovation in this week's IP podcast. To learn more about our IP concentration, please visit http://law.suffolk.edu/academic/ip/.
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:01:00 -0500 Taxing Matters
Is it time to start treating certain e-discovery tasks as ?taxable costs,? to be paid for at the conclusion of litigation by the prevailing party? On this edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay chats with Austin-based attorney and special master, Craig Ball, author of Law Technology News? monthly e-discovery column, Ball in Your Court , to discuss whether some EDD tasks should be really should treated like photocopying. Don't miss this lively discussion!
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:29:39 -0500 2009 Year in Review, Upcoming Trends for 2010 & Contempt Sanctions
Curious to know what e-discovery developments occurred in 2009? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Andrea Marshall, Legal Consultant with Kroll Ontrack and Tracey Stretton, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack in the UK office, to discuss hot topics and themes that emerged from 2009 case law and upcoming trends for 2010. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in TR Investors v. Genger.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:51:05 -0500 Two Big Stories: Stunning MA Senate Election and The Haiti Disaster - What Lawyers Can Do to Help
Seeing the people of Haiti suffer from the effects of a devastating earthquake is heart-wrenching. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Brian Concannon Jr., Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) and Ben Hemingway, Deputy Director of Operations for International Medical Corps, to discuss the enormous response by the medical profession and what lawyers are doing or can do to help. At the top of the show, Craig chats with Dan Rea, host of the radio talk show, NightSide on WBZ 1030 radio in Boston, about the historic election in Massachusetts.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:48:19 -0500 Favorite Law Practice Management Tips for A Successful 2010
In this edition of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, welcomes Reid Trautz, Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association?s Practice and Professionalism Center and Dan Pinnington, Director of practicePro at the Lawyers? Professional Indemnity Company, to provide essential tips for lawyers to run a successful practice. Later in the program, special guest, founder of AbacusLaw and author, Attorney Judd Kessler will discuss the advantages of using a case management software program in your law office.
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:06:41 -0500 From Early Adopters to Late Adopters and Everyone In Between
Lawyers are often considered "late adopters" of technology. While there is plenty of good evidence to support that view, you can find lawyers all across the adoption range, from early adopters to late adopters and everywhere in between. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the technology adoption continuum, the advantages and disadvantages of each category, and how you can make the best use of your technology adopter style. 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, 19 Jan 2010 14:57:27 -0500 Practice Management and Ethics Issues, Plus Choosing a Litigation Support Vendor
On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Attorney Beverly Michaelis, Practice Management Advisor for the Oregon State Bar's Professional Liability Fund, to discuss practice management, technology and current ethics issues for paralegals. Later in the program, Vicki will chat with Shawn Siek, Vice President of ESI Business Development at Teris, about what to look for in a service provider and hiring a litigation support vendor.
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:05:53 -0500 The Dangers of Pesticides Used on Golf Courses
The sport of golf serves not only as a social outing for many in the legal community, but also is a way to make business connections and to network with clients on the course. But what we don't often think about is some pesticides used on golf courses may be causing potential health and environmental hazards. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Jay Feldman, Executive Director of Beyond Pesticides, to take a look at the issues, the data and the goal to find a safer alternative for those who love the sport of golf.
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:46:05 -0500 Meet President-Elect of the American Bar Association: Stephen N. Zack
A new year is upon us and the American Bar Association is carving out a new agenda with a new President. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome President-elect of the American Bar Association, Attorney Stephen N. Zack, to discuss his new role as President, the importance of civic education, inspiring our students through law and his fight for Hispanic rights.
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:17:25 -0500 Intro To Persuasive Writing
Intro To Persuasive Writing
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:39:19 -0500 Transitioning from Objective to Persuasive
Transitioning from Objective to Persuasive
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:37:25 -0500 The Current Law School Admissions Environment
Dean Ellis discusses the 2009-2010 law and graduate school enrollment environment and the effects of an increased applicant pool on the law school admissions process.
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:40:46 -0500 Back to the Future
It's been three years now since the electronic data discovery rules were added to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the number of reported cases involving electronically stored information has skyrocketed. But some lawyers still "simply do not anticipate ESI issues. On this edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay chats with Cecil Lynn of counsel to Ryley Carlock and Applewhite, to discuss key 2009 rulings and why most of them are reiterating established principles. Later in the program, Monica is joined by Henry Dicker, vice president of ALM Events and executive director of LegalTech, to talk about the upcoming LegalTech NY 2010.
Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:37:55 -0500 The 2010 Annual Predictions Show
2009 was a tumultuous year, filled with lows and highs. From the inauguration of President Obama and Captain Sullenberger?s miraculous landing on the Hudson to layoffs and cutbacks in the legal community and the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guest, Attorney Stephen L. Kaplan, principal in the law firm of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to reflect on 2009 and look ahead to the new year of 2010 and a new decade!
Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:03:39 -0500 Exploring Gender Equality
It was the year of the woman with stand-outs like Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Judge Sonia Sotomayor taking center stage. In this edition of the Boston University School of Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 welcomes Professor Linda C. McClain, the Paul M. Siskind Research Scholar and Professor of Law at BU Law School, to discuss her new book, Gender Equality: Dimensions of Women?s Equal Citizenship. Dan and Professor McClain will explore gender equality, equal citizenship and why gender inequality persists.
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:30:14 -0500 Remedies for Patent Infringement
Remedies for Patent Infringement with Prof. Andrew Beckerman-Rodau
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:32:43 -0500 Looking Forward: Legal Technology in 2010
In part two of this two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell peer into the crystal ball to find the key trends and storylines to expect in legal technology in 2010. Will the economy keep a lid on significant developments? What role will Internet and mobile technologies play? What should lawyers, law firms and other legal organizations be putting into their strategic technology plans? In addition, Dennis and Tom make predictions about technology in general and legal technology in particular. 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, 5 Jan 2010 10:04:13 -0500 Health Care & Tort Reform
Health care reform was heavily debated over the past year and continues to be a huge issue going into the new year. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Don J. Engels, Jr., associate in the Chicago office and guest, Attorney Philip H. "Flip" Corboy, Jr., partner in the firm of Corboy & Demetrio, to take a look at Health care reform and how it affects lawyers, legislation and the legal community. Larry, Don and Phillip will discuss healthcare costs, medmal caps and the great debate over the public option.
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:41:16 -0500 Law Students & the Legal Job Market
Over the past year, the legal community has been dogged by a down economy resulting in layoffs, pay cuts and lack of jobs from the largest law firms down to the smallest law firms. What does this mean for law students? On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor William D. Henderson from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Dr. Silvia Hodges from Fordham University School of Law, to discuss what law students need to learn while in school, the present legal job market and what the future holds for law students when they graduate from law school.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:07:06 -0500 Participation in Standard Setting Organizations
Suffolk University Law School thanks K & L Gates for allowing us to include this podcast in our Intellectual Property podcast series.
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:16:09 -0500 The Joy of Adoption
Adoption does not only affect the families involved for a lifetime, but also the lawyers and judges who oversee the process. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Kathleen Hogan Morrison and Judge Bettina Borders, First Justice out of Bristol County, Massachusetts, to discuss the joy of adoption, the process and the work of attorneys and judges who complete the circle of bringing families together.
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:06:10 -0500 100 Years of Statutory Licensing Under Copyright Law
Suffolk University Law School graduate Walter McDonough, the founder of the Future of Music Coalition, discusses statutory copyright law with us in this week?s Intellectual Property podcast.
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:43:56 -0500 Looking Back: Legal Technology in 2009
In part one of a two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look back at the most significant developments in 2009. While the economy might have been the dominant story in 2009, a number of other currents were moving in legal tech waters. From ediscovery to social media to cloud computing to collaboration, you'll get an overview of where we've been and what where we've been suggests about where we are 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.
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:44:26 -0500 Third Annual ESI Trends Report, ESI Management & Workplace Privilege
In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Jason Straight, Senior Managing Director for the Computer Forensics and ESI Consulting Group at Kroll Ontrack and Rob Jones, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack in the UK office, to discuss the results and core themes that emerged from Kroll Ontrack?s Third Annual ESI Trends Report. They will also explore important lessons learned with regard to corporate management of electronically stored information and e-discovery best practices. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in Alamar Ranch, LLC v. County of Boise.
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:32:47 -0500 Lawyer2Lawyer Spreads Some Holiday Cheer
The holiday season is upon us?and we would like to wish all our listeners out there a happy holiday! On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate the holidays by spotlighting three very special attorneys who are spreading some holiday cheer in some shape or form this holiday season! Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Larry Savell from the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new album, Season?s Briefings from the LawTunes. In addition, Bob & Craig invite Attorney Reid Trautz of ReidMyBlog.com fame to share his gift ideas with The 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers and Attorney Lisa Solomon, Co-Founder of The Billable Hour Company, talks about her one-of-a-kind gifts and greeting cards for legal professionals.
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:34:10 -0500 Value Billing & the Use of Transparent Pricing
In this edition of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, talks about value billing and using transparent pricing to become more competitive. Rodney welcomes Attorney Jay Shepherd from the Shepherd Law Group, P.C , to discuss his thoughts on value billing and his passion for providing ?open/transparent pricing? to deliver value to his clients.
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:26:31 -0500 Inequitable Conduct and Larson v Aluminart
Suffolk University Law School offers, within our Intellectual Property concentration, a specialization in Patent Law. This podcast is part of what will be an ongoing series on topics in Intellectual Property law.
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:21:29 -0500 International Children's Rights
Suffolk University Law School offers a concentration for students in International Law. This podcast features Professor Sara Dillon discussing her course International Children's Rights and her forthcoming book on this topic.
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:20:09 -0500 The Latest in Chinese Drywall Litigation
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently reported that there is a "strong association" between homes built with Chinese drywall and levels of hydrogen sulfide in the indoor air. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Ervin A. Gonzalez, partner at Colson Hicks Eidson and Attorney Jerrold S. Parker, Managing Partner with the firm Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, to talk about the latest in Chinese drywall litigation. They will discuss the recent CPSC report, the property and health issues and next steps for homeowners.
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:23:21 -0500 Erin Brockovich: An Inspiration to the Paralegal World
Erin Brockovich began her career by taking a risk, looking into a case and ultimately helping the people of Hinkley, California who were battling medical problems due to the contamination of the water supply. From there, Erin has become a global speaker and a passionate environmental crusader. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Erin Brockovich to offer her advice to the paralegal community. Erin will discuss the power of a paralegal and their vital role in a case, the Million Baby Crawl and her neverending fight for awareness, the truth, and a person's right to know.
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:06:42 -0500 The Fight Against Homelessness
As we come to the end of a tough economic year, we take note of some of the effects of the recession, one of which is homelessness on the rise. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Steve Binder, a deputy public defender with the San Diego Office of the Public Defender and founder of the Homeless Court Program and Attorney Maria Foscarinis, founder and executive director of the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, to discuss the issues, including the jobless rate impact and the legal requirements of cities and towns to cope with homelessness.
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:09:25 -0500 12th Annual Elder Law Symposium: part 2
12th Annual Elder Law Symposium: Issues Arising from Our Mobile Society-The Practical Impact on Elder Law Practice
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:08:47 -0500 12th Annual Elder Law Symposium: part 1
12th Annual Elder Law Symposium: Issues Arising from Our Mobile Society-The Practical Impact on Elder Law Practice
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:05:36 -0500 Going Mobile: The Rise of the Mobile Platform
2009 has been the year of the smartphone. Lawyers are moving from traditional email access with a BlackBerry to apps and mobile browsing on iPhones and other smartphones. In this episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the growing movement to mobile and its implications for the legal profession. In addition, Tom & Dennis welcome Jeremy Diviney, Co-founder, Chief Architect and Director of Operations at Bill4time, to discuss the importance of using Mobile software. 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, 9 Dec 2009 11:36:02 -0500 Align Your Agendas
With so much attention on containing costs, it can be difficult for IT leaders to successfully advocate for projects. In this December edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Jo Haraf, former CIO of Morrison & Foerster and founder of Haraf Professional Services, to discuss how IT leaders can mesh their strategies with firm goals, by creating ?IT Portfolios.?
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:46:51 -0500 Inequitable Conduct and Exergen v Wal-Mart
Suffolk University Law School offers, within our Intellectual Property concentration, a specialization in Patent Law. This Podcast is part of what will be an ongoing series on topics in Intellectual Property Law.
Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -0500 Holy Hullabaloos with BU Law Professor Jay Wexler
Church versus State issues are the basis for some very interesting U.S. Supreme Court cases. In this first edition of the Boston University School of Law podcast, host and media veteran, Dan Rea of WBZ-Radio 1030 gets beyond the legal documents and summary judgments in a conversation with BU Law Professor Jay Wexler, who brings those cases to life in his book, Holy Hullabaloos: A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars. You will hear about the people and places involved in serious and sometimes funny cases involving religion and the law.
Sat, 5 Dec 2009 06:10:46 -0500 The Tiger Woods Saga
Golf pro Tiger Woods suffered injuries in a car crash in his own car near his home, igniting a media frenzy and a lot of public attention with speculation swirling about his public image. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Joshua P. Galper, partner in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Washington, D.C., office and Richard T. Karcher, Director of the Center for Law and Sports at Florida Coastal School of Law, to discuss the legal issues, privacy rights, the impact on endorsement contracts and ultimately Tiger Woods' public image.
Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:46:15 -0500 Compliance, Security & the Massachusetts Data Breach Notification Law
In this edition of the Legal ToolKit host Dean Whalen, General Counsel for Catuogno Court Reporting and Sten-Tel Transcription Services will call on the experts to talk more about the Massachusetts Data Breach Notification Law: 201CMR 17.00 and complying by March 1, 2010. In the first segment, Dean welcomes Charlie Christianson, President of Peritus Security Partners, LLC, to discuss the key elements of the compliance process and how to secure your business. Attorney Jared Corriea, advisor at The Law Office Management Assistance Program , will discuss the red flag rule, compliance and the upcoming Massachusetts Information Security Summit.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:02:41 -0500 Medicare Compliance & the Railroad Industry
As of January 1, 2010, there will be new rules pertaining to Medicare compliance. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Benjamin M. Basista from the law firm of Burns, White & Hickton, to look at the new rules regarding Medicare compliance and how they relate to the railroad industry. Larry and Ben will explore the Medicare reporting process, the issue of medical liens and how it all relates to the railroad industry.
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:12:08 -0500 Thanksgiving Edition: Giving Back to Those in Need
Thanksgiving is a time when we?re all reminded to be thankful for what we have and to think about those less fortunate than ourselves especially this year in this economy Co-host, Attorney Bob Ambrogi welcomes Elizabeth M. Lynch, Executive Director, of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Scott Inman, Senior Corporate Relations Manager at the Home for Little Wanderers and Attorney Neal J. Philip, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, to talk about their organizations and helping those in need, not only during the holidays but year round.
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:05 -0500 The Supreme Court Bilski Case
Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau, Co-Director of Suffolk Law?s Intellectual Property concentration, discusses the important patent law case Bilski and its recent oral argument before the US Supreme court in this podcast.
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:06 -0500 The Rappaport Fellows Program with Melanie Manoach, JD ?08
The Rappaport Fellows Program in Law and Public Policy, with Exec. Dir. Susan Prosnitz and Melanie Manoach, JD ?08
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:58:53 -0500 Deciding Between Patent & Trade Secret Protection
Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau, Co-Director of Suffolk Law?s Intellectual Property concentration, discusses deciding between patent and trade secret protection in this podcast.
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:52 -0500 Ariad v Eli Lilly
Suffolk University Law School offers, within out Intellectual Property concentration, a specialization in Patent Law. This podcast is part of what will be an ongoing series on topics in Patent Law.
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:56:18 -0500 IP Podcast Series Introduction
Suffolk University Law School offers, within our Intellectual Property concentration, a specialization in Patent Law. This podcast is part of what will be an ongoing series on topics in Patent Law.
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:54:35 -0500 Public Interest and Pro Bono with Dr. Harper
This week Michelle Harper (JD ?04) discusses her work administering the public interest and pro bono programs available through our Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service.
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:50:34 -0500 The Economy's Impact on In-House Counsel & Metadata as a Public Record
What effect has the economy had on in-house counsel?s role, specifically with regard to managing electronically stored information? In this edition of the ESI Report, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent fills in for Gina Jytyla and welcomes Everett Upshaw, Senior Litigation Counsel with Nokia and Lisa Spinelli, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack, to discuss the expansion of corporate counsel?s roles and responsibilities as a result of economic pressure and the need to streamline existing processes. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Gina and Kelly will take a look at the discovery order issued in Lake v. City of Phoenix.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:55:48 -0500 The Controversial Terror Trial in New York
The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero, to face a federal trial in civilian court and it is creating quite the controversy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Tara L. Murray, U.S. Counsel for Reprieve and Gregory S. McNeal, a visiting assistant professor of law at Penn State?s Dickinson School of Law , to discuss this controversial federal trial in a NY civilian court, the ongoing legal work in Guantanamo and ultimately the closing of Guantanamo.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:08 -0500 How to Operate a Successful Solo Practice
In this edition of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, will talk about the keys to operating a successful solo practice. Rodney welcomes Attorney Carolyn Elefant, a solo and small firm attorney, blogger and author of the book, "Solo by Choice, " to discuss the criteria attorneys should use when selecting clients, the keys to planning a successful start-up and how to develop a successful firm.
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:16 -0500 Making a List and Sharing it Too
We're at the time of year where everyone likes to make and share lists. Some new types of Internet tools let lawyers share useful lists of information in easier and more powerful ways. In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss why Twitter Lists, bookmark lists, OPML lists and other sharable lists should be making their way onto your list soon. 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, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:13 -0500 Railroad Cases & the Daubert Hearings
In the earlier 1990s, railroad workers claimed symptoms of what their lawyers call toxic encephalopathy. Ultimately, scores of lawsuits were filed in northern West Virginia in which those railroad employees sought compensation from the railroad. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney James W.Turner from the firm Huddleston Bolen to discuss the groundbreaking railroad case: Carter, et al v. CSX Transportation, Inc. Larry and Jim will explore this controversial solvent study and how a Judge's ruling in various Daubert hearings took center stage when it came to these cases.
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:18:32 -0500 The Impact of Civil Gideon
"Civil Gideon" is now law in the state of California providing counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases, predominantly child custody cases and foreclosures. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Robert L. Rothman, partner of the firm Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and Attorney James J. Brosnahan, senior partner with Morrison & Foerster and member of the California Commission on Access to Justice, to take a look at the impact of this new law in California and how it could potentially change the legal system nationwide.
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:04:33 -0500 The Days Before Final Exams
Law School Academic Support Program - The Days Before Final Exams
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:34:49 -0500 Catching up with Suffolk Law?s Rappaport Professor
Law School Faculty Voices - Catching Up with Suffolk Law?s Rappaport Professor of Law
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:33:24 -0500 Corporate Governance
Law School Special Events and Presentations - Corporate Governance
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:17:33 -0500 A knock at the Door
Law School Faculty Voices - A Knock at the Door
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:17 -0500 Attorneys Tap Paralegal Talent for Jury Selection
Paralegals are an important part of the trial team, and play a valuable role in jury selection. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome one of America?s most influential trial consultants, Dr. David Ball, to explore the many ways that paralegals can assist in jury selection and why attorneys should maximize paralegal support at trial. Dr. Ball explains why paralegals may be under-utilized and why they are ideally suited to help their attorneys during this critical phase of trial work.
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:06:04 -0500 The Fourth Amendment and Email
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution gives us protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But what about a search of your email - is it afforded the same protection? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Orin S. Kerr , Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School and Jason Paroff Esq. , Director of Computer Forensics Operations with the ESI Consulting practice at Kroll Ontrack to look at the recent opinion handed down by U.S. District Judge Mosman with respect to the Fourth Amendment and email along with our experts' look at what can be retrieved and used in court when it comes to email.
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:52:58 -0500 Challenges Facing a Medical Malpractice Plaintiff
It's no secret that today the medical malpractice area is one of the most difficult areas of litigation. Plaintiffs not only have to deal with the physical effects of medical malpractice but also the challenges that they face in the courts. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Barry J. Nace, senior partner at Paulson & Nace in Washington DC to look at the process for the medical malpractice plaintiff in the trial court and specifically deal with how the biases of some judges can affect the result.
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:44:34 -0500 Is Windows 7 Coming to Your Computer?
The recent release of Windows 7 hopefully ushers in a new era of peace and stability to the world of PC operating systems. But should lawyers rush out to upgrade now? In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss some of the new features in Windows 7, whether upgrading is the right move, and precautions to take before moving to the new operating system. 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, 3 Nov 2009 12:02:22 -0500 Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz and Yazmin
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is facing a growing number of lawsuits claiming that the company concealed the health risks associated with the top-selling birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Mike Danko from the Danko Law Firm and James T. O'Reilly, Professor of Law at University of Cincinnati College of Law, to a look at the basis for the litigation, the reported side affects, the FDA?s role, Bayer?s continued marketing campaign and the federal lawsuit against the makers of Yaz and Yasmin.
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:13:07 -0400 Raise Your Voice: Upgrading Your Blackberry Program
On Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Judi Flournoy, CIO of Loeb & Loeb, past president of ILTA, and a long-time member of the Law Technology News Editorial Advisory Board, to discuss how her firm upgraded its BlackBerry program. Monica and Judi will look at the new system, how it saves time and aggravation for users and administrators and dramatically cuts costs while increasing services.
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:26:44 -0400 Publishing in Landslide
Student Voices - Publishing in Landslide - Suffolk?s IP Law Concentration has developed into one of the most comprehensive IP programs in the country, giving students the opportunity to take advanced courses in each branch of intellectual property law.
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:30:25 -0400 Electronic Search and Seizure, Fourth Amendment & Inadvertent Production
In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Joe DeMarco, Partner with DeVore & DeMarco LLP and Jason Paroff, Senior Director of Computer Forensics Operations at Kroll Ontrack to discuss a recent case from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States v. Comprehensive Drug Testing, Inc. Mr. Demarco and Mr. Paroff will take an in-depth look into the court?s analysis, including the potential impact on law enforcement agencies who conduct investigations where digital evidence is at issue. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in United States v. Sensient Colors, Inc.
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:50:47 -0400 Inside Amended New York Labor Law: Section 195
Effective October 26, 2009, amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 will require employers to provide written notification to their employees, at the time of hiring, of their rate of pay and obtain a written acknowledgment from each employee of the receipt of this written notice. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, Partner in the NY office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and Barbara S. Mehlsack, Esq., Partner in the New York firm of Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. to get two perspectives on amended New York Labor Law: Section 195, compliance and what this newly amended law means for New York employers as well as their employees.
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:28:40 -0400 The Electronic Legal Pad and the Post-Paper Practice of Law
Will lawyers ever move past the ever-present legal pad as their most trusted tool for practicing law? Tablet PCs have been around for quite a while, but lawyers are now using iPhones, iPod Touches and other devices with touch screens. Are the days of the paper legal pad numbered? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss whether lawyers will ever embrace touch technologies. 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, 21 Oct 2009 10:41:07 -0400 Top 10 Things Patent Practitioners are Talking About
Faculty Voices - Top 10 Things Patent Practitioners are Talking About with Respect to KSR and Bilski - Suffolk University Law School offers five academic concentrations. Within our Intellectual Property concentration, we offer a specialization in Patent Law. In this podcast, Kirk Teska, a member of our adjunct faculty, discusses KSR and Bilski.
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:51:42 -0400 ER Errors: Medical Negligence & Prevention
On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague and co-host, Rachel D. Grant, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Detroit office, as they look at emergency room errors, traumatic birth injuries and neurological injuries within hospitals, with Attorney Brian J. McKeen from the firm of McKeen & Associates. They will discuss how to determine medical negligence, what is being done in hospitals to prevent ER errors and how a structured settlement can benefit clients
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:27:45 -0400 ACC Value Challenge
On this special edition of In-House Legal, Susan Hackett, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), explores important issues to in-house lawyers and to the outside counsel who provide services to them with two high profile guests. In the first segment, Susan welcomes David M. Dresden, a law department executive for McDonalds , to discuss the successful, global in-house management of legal services across country borders. In the second segment, Susan is joined by Jeffrey W. Carr, the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of FMC Technologies , to discuss his innovative approach to managing in-house staff and outside counsel costs using performance metrics that reconnect value and cost. And you'll hear about the new ACC Value Index, designed to help in-house counsel establish an online database for ACC members to share information and rate the firms they believe provide their clients with the greatest value.
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:49:13 -0400 The FTC's New Guidelines & the Blogosphere
Attention bloggers: The Federal Trade Commission approved new Web guidelines pertaining to "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." The FTC wants bloggers to disclose free products or payments they have received from companies for reviewing their products. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Eric P. Robinson, Staff Attorney at the Media Law Resource Center and Attorney Barry J. Reingold, partner in the Washington D.C. office of Perkins Coie, to clarify the FTC?s new guidelines, look at the ethics of blogging, blogger abuse and how these new guidelines will impact the blogosphere.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:35 -0400 Transitioning From the Classroom to the Examination Bluebook
Law School Academic Support Program - Transitioning From the Classroom to the Examination Bluebook
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:57:01 -0400 Legal Marketing for Success
In this debut podcast of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, will look at how attorneys can successfully market themselves and their practice to maximize their success. Rodney welcomes Attorney Lee S. Rosen, from the North Carolina family law firm, Rosen Law Firm, to discuss the keys to developing a successful marketing program for individual lawyers and law firms.
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:58:59 -0400 State Rulemaking Activity, E-Discovery Tips & Production in Texas
In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Linda Sharp, Senior Legal Consultant, Jonathan Sachs, Client Relationship Manager, and Andrea Marshall, Legal Consultant from Kroll Ontrack, to discuss state rulemaking activity since the enactment of the 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Specifically they will discuss the various approaches in three states: Texas, California and New York, and will explore best practices to efficiently navigate the e-discovery process. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in In re Weekly Homes, L.P.
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:23:34 -0400 The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP
In a landmark decision in Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co. Inc., the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a group of eight states, the City of New York and various environmental groups, who had filed a public nuisance lawsuit against five of the nation?s biggest coal-burning utilities. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Matthew F. Pawa from Law Offices of Matthew F. Pawa, P.C. and Attorney Thomas J. Heiden, partner in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, to dissect Connecticut v. AEP, get reaction from both sides of this landmark case and how this decision will impact power companies, as well as future environmental litigation.
Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:22:04 -0400 Bulls and Bears: Lawyers Using Social Media
Depending on where you look, lawyers are likely to read or hear that social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, et al.) are either a tremendous waste of time fraught with ethical dangers or an essential tool for communication and a necessary part of every lawyer's Internet presence. Are you falling behind or falling off the cliff? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take a fresh look at social media for lawyers and try to sort through the various claims, draw a few conclusions and provide some practical pointers. 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 Oct 2009 10:21:52 -0400 First Year Skills
Law School Exams - First Year Skills - Suffolk University Law School Professor Elbert Robertson shares an overview of the legal methods instruction he shares with students in his first yer Torts class. In addition to Torts, Professor Robertson teaches Anti-Trust law at Suffolk.
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:40:12 -0400 Wrongful Convictiond: Preventing Wrongful Convictions
ALS - Preventing Wrongful Convictions
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:38:47 -0400 Capturing Metrics for In-House Legal
Many companies and law firms have adopted financial reporting and collection systems, but aren?t fully exploiting their capabilities. On Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Kenneth Jones, chief operating officer of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran, & Arnold?s Xerdict Group, to discuss October's Law Technology News' article, "Capture Metrics. " They discuss how these technologies can not just help general counsel and corporate law departments monitor their company?s spending habits, but also can be used to analyze legal department expenditures. This helps the GC spot trends, and cut costs.
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:34:54 -0400 Roman Polanski?s Arrest
Law in the News - Professor Valerie Epps, Director of Suffolk University Law School?s International Law Concentration, speaks about the arrest and possible extradition of Roman Polanski as part of our series "Law in the News."
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:37:08 -0400 The Power of Losing
No one likes to lose - especially lawyers. On top of losing, the day to day stress of being an attorney can weigh on your soul, your mind and even your health. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen joins colleague, Doug Merritt from the Walnut Creek office, as they welcome Attorney Gary Gwilliam from the firm Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli and Brewer, to look at the power of losing and how attorneys should deal with stress during a trial. Gary will discuss the strength one can achieve from losing and offer pointers on how to de-stress before trial.
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:19:41 -0400 Working with the Expert Witness
What is a Paralegal 's role when it comes to working with expert witnesses? On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Bradley J. Beehler, Esq. and Candy Reilly, ACP, as they put the spotlight on the expert witness. They will share their experiences working with expert witnesses, explore a paralegal's duties when working with an expert witness, the Daubert standard, resources and practice tips for working with experts.
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:05:07 -0400 The Red Flags Rule Impact on the Legal Community
The American Bar Association filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission after they applied the Red Flags Rule to lawyers, leaving the legal communirty reeling. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Andrew M. Smith, Partner at the Washington DC office of Morrison & Foerster and chair of the American Bar Association?s Red Flags Task Force and privacy expert, Attorney Mari J. Frank to spotlight the Red Flags Rule. They will take a look at the controversial Red Flags Rule, the suit filed by the ABA, and how this rule could ultimately affect the legal community.
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:18:08 -0400 The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform
When the issue of medical liability reform came up in President Obama?s speech on Health Care reform in front of Congress, it was met with boos from Democrats and a standing ovation from Republicans. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome medical malpractice reform expert, Professor Stephan Landsman the Robert A. Clifford Chair in Tort Law and Social Policy from DePaul University College of Law and Darren McKinney Director of Communications from the American Tort Reform Association to look at both sides of medical liability reform as the debate plays out for trial attorneys and the medical profession.
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:44:08 -0400 A Close Look at the Data Breach Notification Law: Chapter 93H
With several high profile security breaches in Massachusetts, securing customer information is a necessity to business legally. In this debut podcast of the Legal ToolKit, host Dean Whalen, General Counsel for Catuogno Court Reporting and Sten-Tel Transcription Services welcomes Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of MassLOMAP and David M. Felper, senior partner with Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, to explore the details of Massachusetts' Data Breach Notification Law: Chapter 93H. They will discuss the protection of personal data, encryption, compliance and how new regulations will impact every Massachusetts businesses.
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:59:23 -0400 Interning in London
Student Voices - Suffolk Law?s relationship with the Center for International Legal Studies allows students to intern throughout the world. This podcast features one of our students talking about her experience in London.
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:05:21 -0400 The Yellow Ribbon Program
Admissions Process Information - Suffolk University proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Sawyer Business School and the Law School.
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:03:36 -0400 The Medical Profession's Relationship with the Legal Profession
With medical malpractice being a hot-button issue, the medical field and the legal field often times seem at odds with each other. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Wayne M. Willoughby, partner with the firm Gershon, Willoughby, Getz & Smith, LLC in Baltimore and Dr. Zev T. Gershon, team leader at Gershon, Willoughby, Getz & Smith, to take a closer look at the relationship between the legal profession and the medical profession. You?ll also hear about the misconceptions about medical malpractice and new developments in Cerebral Palsy.
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:20:03 -0400 Law Firms and Legal Technology: Trends and Challenges
Most discussion of the use of technology by law firms tends to be anecdotal. That?s why the annual release of the InsideLegal/ILTA Member Technology Purchasing Survey is welcome news for those looking for the numbers on which to base decisions and spot trends. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will dig into the survey and draw a few conclusions of their own. 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, 22 Sep 2009 15:22:50 -0400 Email Management: Part Two
In part two of this two part series on email management on Legal 3.0h!, co-hosts and legal technology consultants, Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster, conclude their discussion on email. They will explore the intricacies of Outlook, including controlling spam and highlight ?screen real estate.? Adriana and Debbie will also look at dealing with list mail and PM Software integration.
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:55:17 -0400 Inside the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Project
With a legal community today that is embracing technology and new media that we?re all too familiar with here at Legal Talk Network, our friends and colleagues in print media are turning to new media to expand and reach a growing audience. Co-Hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome the ABA Journal's editor, Edward A. Adams, and Rachael M. Zahorsky, legal affairs writer for the ABA Journal, to give you an inside look at the ABA Journal's latest venture, The Legal Rebels Project. They will explore the transition to new media, how lawyers and law firms are reinventing themselves in the current economy and take a look at life on the road on the Legal Rebels Tour ?09.
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:18:22 -0400 Safeguarding Sensitive Information, Data Breaches & Preservation Issues
In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Alan Brill, Senior Managing Director for Kroll Ontrack?s Information Security Services, and Steve Baird, Managing Director for Kroll Ontrack?s Information Security, Computer Forensics and ESI Consulting Group, to discuss pressing information security concerns. Specifically, the discussion addresses how to protect your sensitive data from the growing risk of data breaches and explores best practices in responding to a breach incident. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the order issued in Pinstripe, Inc. v. Manpower, Inc. and the important issue of litigation holds and preservation in discovery.
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:22:19 -0400 The Unveiling of UCI Law School
It's back to school and many law students face a new curriculum, the large workload and the hefty price of tuition. But University of California, Irvine School of Law stands out with a new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school, a concentration in public service and free tuition for their inaugural class through donations. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor at UCI Law, to chat about his new venture, the new approach to law school, students and what lies ahead.
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:43:05 -0400 Real About the Real-time Web?
Are you suffering from information overload? Soon you could be inundated by instantaneous updates and some are calling the next-generation Internet the "real-time web." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take you on a guided tour of this new stage in web evolution and discuss its implications for lawyers and others already overburdened with flow of information. 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, 9 Sep 2009 10:41:46 -0400 E-Discovery Trends in the Paralegal World
E-Discovery has become a necessary part of the legal profession and often it's paralegals and legal assistants are the gatekeepers for implementation at a law firm. On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin welcome Tom Mighell, a consultant with Fios and co-host of The Kennedy-Mighell Report on the Legal Talk Network and Dorothe Howell, senior paralegal at E.I. du Pont De Nemours and Company, to share their insights into current trends in e-discovery. They will discuss what it takes to work in this specialty area, e-discovery training and the importance of e-discovery to a paralegal's job.
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:40:10 -0400 Being a Plaintiff Attorney...and More
A work of a plaintiff attorney isn't always about filing lawsuits and going to trial. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen along with co-host and colleague, Manny Valdez Jr. welcome Attorney John Gomez nationally recognized trial attorney from the Gomez Law Firm in San Diego, to highlight the work of a plaintiff attorney, and connecting with members of the community through public service. You'll also hear about specific cases that plaintiff attorneys are taking on that might surprise you.
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:36:06 -0400 Interning in Valencia, Spain
Interning in Valencia, Spain - Suffolk Law's Relationship with the center for International Legal Studies allows students to intern throughout the world. This podcast features one of out students talking about her experience in Spain and her professional interest in immigration law.
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:04:49 -0400 Mock Trial, March 2009
Mock Classes and Mock Trials - Mock Trial, March 2009
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:02:35 -0400 Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Part 2
In part one of Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration, co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discussed consumer rights and mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the credit card holder and the credit card company arises. In part two, Bob & Craig welcome back Attorney Deepak Gupta, staff attorney at Public Citizen Litigation Group and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at the firm, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, to discuss the Arbitration Fairness Act, what's next in arbitration and add their insight to the already lively discussion on this controversial topic.
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:58:45 -0400 The Foreclosure Crisis
In The News - The Foreclosure Crisis
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:11:30 -0400 Successful Exams
Successfully Writing an Exam
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:09:25 -0400 Study Aids and Study Skills
Academic Support Program - Study Aids and Study Skills
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:06:10 -0400 Primary Authority
Legal Research Refresher - Primary Authority
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:59:21 -0400 Persuasive Rules and Rules Explanations
Legal Writing Tips - Persuasive Rules and Rules Explanations
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:57:40 -0400 National Women's Law Students Recruiting Event
Student Voices - National Women's Law Students Association's Women in the Judiciary Recruiting Event
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:52:49 -0400 Sea of Possibility: New Über Search Tools & Sneak Preview of Social Media: Risks & Rewards
On Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Bob Ambrogi, author of Law Technology News? Web Watch column and Jim Calloway, director of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Management Assistance Program, to discuss the latest web-based search tools, including the recent launch of Microsoft?s "Bing." Bob and Monica will give you a sneak preview of the September 21st Social Media: Risks & Rewards program and will help your organization exploit the best from social media tools, while protecting your intellectual property, reputation and employees.
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:46:28 -0400 Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration
Mandatory arbitration in credit card agreements are in the legal spotlight again after the Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the largest national arbitration firm, National Arbitration Forum. That resulted in a settlement shutting down part of NAF's business and has raised questions about the outcomes of arbitration versus action in civil court for consumers. Lawer2Lawyer co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams call on experts on both sides of this controversy, Attorney Deepak Gupta from Public Citizen Litigation Group, who focuses on consumer rights and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll in Philadelphia, who pioneered the use of pre-dispute arbitration.
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:54:01 -0400 Online Reputation Management
Have all of your posts, comments and mentions on the Internet, especially in social media, become the dreaded "permanent record?" Is what people see in Google about you what you want them to"know" about you? As lawyers participate in social media - Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, just to name a few - there's a growing sense that Internet presence is becoming online reputation. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell look at this important new phenomenon and suggest practical ways that you can find and manage your online reputation, while avoiding the most common pitfalls.
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:43:55 -0400 Structuring Attorney Fees
There are important benefits for trial lawyers using a deferred compensation plan when it comes to their contingent fees. How does it work and are there any restrictions for plaintiff attorneys who want to structure their fees? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen is joined by co-host Doug Merritt and special guest, nationally recognized tax attorney Robert W. Wood from the firm of Wood & Porter in San Francisco, to discuss the requirements and answer the questions that could help trial lawyers manage their incomes.
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:08:32 -0400 101 Year Old Lawyer Jack Borden
Why retire? So says Attorney Jack Borden, who is in his law office at 6:30 every morning, doing what he loves - practicing law. Recently, Borden celebrated his 101st birthday, being named 'America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009,' by Experience Works. Now he is the special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , who discuss the gamut with Borden, senior partner at Borden & Westhoff, LLP. Hear his vivid stories from the past century about the legal profession, tips for young lawyers and his secret to longevity.
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:03:46 -0400 An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System
It can be said that patents are the key to sustaining innovative products and patent law is certainly an active area of legal practice in the U.S. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark office has been overwhelmed and undermanned. Could the Peer-to-Patent system be the answer? Co-Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Mark Webbink, Executive Director of the Center for Patent Innovations, a research and development arm of New York Law School's Institute for Information Law & Property and Attorney Stephanie Scruggs , an expert in patent litigation from the firm of Hanify & King, to take an in-depth look at the innovative Peer-to Patent system, that employs a crowdsourcing and open source model using experts in the patent process.
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:46:58 -0400 The 2009 Socha Gelbmann E-Discovery Survey
In the 2009 Socha Gelbmann E-Discovery Survey, consultant/attorney George Socha, president of Socha Consulting and Tom Gelbmann, managing director of Gelbmann & Associates, have jettisoned their traditional vendor rankings and instead offer analysis of a turbulent e-discovery year. On Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes George and Tom to explore their survey findings, discuss the year ahead and look at the growth of EDD.
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:50:42 -0400 Email Management: Part One
In part one of this two part series on email management on Legal3.Oh!, co-hosts and legal technology consultants, Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster, put the spotlight on email. They discuss what your email address says about you. Should you have more than one email address? Adriana and Debbie will also look at transitioning to a new email address and tips for controlling spam as well as managing the information in your inbox.
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:15:20 -0400 Being a Trial Lawyer-A Love for the Courtroom
On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen sits down with famed Boston trial attorney, Leo V. Boyle, from the firm Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, P.C., to give you an inside look at his role as a trial attorney. Leo will talk about his love for the courtroom, the organization, Trial Lawyers Care, which provides free legal services to victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the importance of integrating storytelling into every aspect of the trial.
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:01:34 -0400 The State of the Blawgosphere
On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of legal blogging on the Internet and share with you what is new in the blawgosphere. In the "Stuff We've Been Talking About Ourselves" segment, Dennis & Tom will look at the "mobile platform" and how to make your site more mobile-friendly. In Parting Shots, Dennis and Tom leave you with lasting tips and observations. 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.
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:22:35 -0400 Swimsuits, Steroids & Regulations in the Sports World
Recently the world of sports has been plagued by scandal-from a controversial polyurethane swimsuit used in swimming to steroids putting a cloud over major league baseball. Co-hosts and attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor Matt Mitten, the Director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University Law School and Attorney John P. Collins from the firm Collins & Collins, to take a look at the impact of these controversies and regulations in sports today.
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:37:40 -0400 The Virtual Paralegal
On this edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin get an inside look at the virtual legal practice. Lynne and Vicki welcome Stephanie Kimbro, an attorney who operates a virtual law firm called Kimbro Legal Services and Denise Annunciata, who provides outsourced paralegal services at Virtual Paralegal Services, Inc. They both share their experiences in the field of a virtual legal practice and what it takes to work as a virtual paralegal or legal assistant.
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:00:10 -0400 Zicam Litigation
Recently, Zicam products have come under fire after people who used the popular over the counter nasal spray were losing their sense of smell. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Fred Thompson III from Motley Rice to take a look at the effects of Zicam, the FDA?s warning, consumer protection issues and Zicam litigation.
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:52:17 -0400 Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest
The arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ignited a wide range of legal and social debate as well as a media firestorm worldwide. Attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome famed attorney, Jack Greenberg, the former director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund who, together with Thurgood Marshall, argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court in 1954. Now the Alphonse Fletcher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, Greenberg shares his perspective on racial profiling, civil rights and what we still need to learn about race relations.
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:13:43 -0400 Funding a Pet Trust
In today?s segment of Legal TIPS, 2008-2009 TIPS Financial Officer Randy Aliment underscores the merit of adequately funding projects and as an example, co-host Attorney Gilda Mariani questions trusts and estates attorney Peggy Hoyt about ensuring the fiscal soundness of a Pet Trust.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:36:59 -0400 The Great Debate over Health Care Reform
Debate continues over Health Care reform. Co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dr. David Orentlicher, professor and co-director of the Center for Law and Health at Indiana University Schools of Law and Medicine and Attorney Joel L. Michaels, the partner-in-charge of the Health Law Department in McDermott Will & Emery LLP?s Washington, D.C. office, to discuss legal issues surrounding healthcare reform, its impact on businesses, hospitals, and individuals and the role of federal government in the marketplace of health care insurance.
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:30:36 -0400 Creating a Pet Trust
In this episode of Legal TIPS, 2008-2009 TIPS Vice-Chair Ginger Busby highlights TIPS diversity interests in a wide range of practice law areas and to make the point co-host Attorney Gilda Mariani interviews trusts and estates attorney Peggy Hoyt about forming a Pet Trust.
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:19:43 -0400 Email Etiquette 2.0
As the way we use and respond to email has evolved, has traditional email ?etiquette? changed too? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the "Email Golden Rule" and come up with some new guidelines to improve your email experience, and the experience of anyone who receives a message from you. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. 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 Jul 2009 14:05:02 -0400 Chinese Drywall Litigation
Lawsuits are on the rise from Chinese drywall used to build homes especially in Southeastern states causing crippling effects on residents? property, as well as their health. Co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Scott G. Wolfe, Jr. a construction litigator at Wolfe Law Group and Attorney John F. Mullen, Sr. from the firm, Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst, to look at both sides of Chinese drywall litigation, the effects of Chinese drywall, the mounting lawsuits and what the future holds for the affected residents.
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:04:15 -0400 Careers in Animal Law
On this Legal TIPS program, 2008-2009 TIPS Chair-Elect John Tarpley stresses the importance of bar membership in obtaining career opportunities and as an illustration, co-host Attorney Gilda Mariani chats with Joyce Tischler, the founder and general counsel of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, about forging a career in the practice area of animal law.
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:55:29 -0400 Trucking Cases
Trucking cases are on the rise and a structured settlement in this type of litigation makes absolute sense. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Anne Marie VonBank welcome Attorney Peter Kestner, from the firm Crawford and Kestner, to explore trucking litigation, the different phases of a case from beginning to end and the big differences between trucking and automobile accident litigation.
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:54:31 -0400 Federal Rule of Evidence 502, Privilege Review Strategies & Textbook Discovery Abuse
In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Patrick Oot, Senior Counsel & Director of Electronic Discovery for Verizon and Gina Day, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack, to discuss the recent developments and impact of Federal Rule of Evidence 502 since its enactment. Included in this discussion is a look at effective strategies for controlling costs during privilege review. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Meridith Socha, will look at the discovery order issued in Kipperman v. Onex Corp.
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:06:16 -0400 Legal Issues in Michael Jackson?s Will
With the passing of Michael Jackson, his will is being dissected and many questions remain on the future of his estate. Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lawrence H. Heller, an international tax and estate planning attorney at the firm Bryan Cave LLP and Professor Tom Featherston, the Mills Cox Professor of Law at Baylor Law School to discuss the fate of Michael Jackson's estate. They will take a look at the handling of Jackson's estate, the role of the appointed executors and the importance of having a will.
Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:53:34 -0400 How to Protect Your High Tech Gear this Summer
Want to know how to keep your high tech gear water and sand free this summer? Law Technology Now host Monica Bay welcomes Donna Payne, CEO and founder of Payne Consulting Group, to discuss her article in Law Technology News? July issue, High & Dry. Donna will offer up tips on how to to protect your cameras, Kindle, iPods and more and share what's new in coverups for your tech gadgets.
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:17:45 -0400 New Hiring Trends in the Paralegal World
On this first edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin debut with a topic on everyone's mind - hot jobs in today's market! We welcome guest Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring trends for paralegals. They will take a look at what specialty areas are in highest demand, international opportunities, experience as a factor in your job search as a paralegal and what skills are in high demand.
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:48:08 -0400 What Technology is Dead Today?
Twitter, Facebook, blogging? Hardly a day goes by without someone proclaiming that a technology is "dead." On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what technologies to stick with, what to abandon and how you can determine which are best for your law firm. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. 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, 6 Jul 2009 16:08:49 -0400 Lawyers Advertising on Craigslist
Solo and small-firm practitioners have discovered that Craigslist has been a great source for generating business, but are challenged by a growing number of lawyer ads and individual state?s advertising rules. Host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Susan Beecher, a solo practitioner out of Kent, Washington and Attorney William Hornsby, counsel in the American Bar Association's Division for Legal Services, to look at the upside and downside of advertising on Craigslist and the legal ethics issues surrounding advertising on these free online sites.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:20:25 -0400 Choosing Practice Management Software
In this first edition of Legal. 3.Oh!, co-hosts and legal technology consultants, Adriana Linares and Debbie Foster offer their insights that can unravel some of the complexities of technology for lawyers. Hear three good reasons why practice management software might help. Adriana and Debbie welcome special guest Dan Berlin, President of Software Technology Inc. to talk about what you need to know about practice management software and how it can work in your law firm.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:19:08 -0400 Railroad Litigation
Railroad litigation can be incredibly complex, ranging from accidents on the tracks to railroad employee claims against the company. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Zachery Leonard welcome Attorney John J Jablonski, from the firm Goldberg Segalla LLP in Buffalo, New York, with extensive experience defending large class one railroads in hundreds of FELA claims involving occupational exposure and traumatic injuries. Hear about some real life railroad litigation cases and see how a structured settlement can make a difference when trying to resolve these cases.
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:29:05 -0400 Greenwashing Claims Sprouting Up Across the Country
Going green has gone mainstream, and companies everywhere are trying to cash in with eco-friendly product claims. Products labeled as green are flooding the market, but according to consumer advocates many of these products aren?t really green. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney Eric Lane of San Diego-based Luce Forward to discuss the increase in "greenwashing" lawsuits and help us stay current on this rapidly evolving area of law.
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:27:37 -0400 Air France Crash Legal Issues
On May 31, 2009, Air France flight 447, out of Rio de Janerio bound for Paris, vanished into thin air. A frantic search for passengers and the black boxes, turned up with a number of bodies but no black boxes. Hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams invite Attorney Justin T. Green, partner with the firm Kreindler & Kreindler and Attorney John A. Greaves from the firm Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC , to discuss the crash, the litigation and jurisdiction issues and the quest for compensation for the victims' families.
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:43:36 -0400 Lawyers and Smartphones
Do the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre have what it takes to topple Blackberry as a lawyer's smartphone? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at all three devices - hardware, software, functionalities and services - to compare. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer an audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. 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, 22 Jun 2009 16:12:31 -0400 Legal, Economic, and Pragmatic Considerations in Cross-Border E-Discovery
Want to know more about cross-border e-discovery in the current economy? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack welcomes e-discovery experts, Tracey Stretton, Legal Consultant with Kroll Ontrack?s UK office and Mark Surguy, a UK solicitor at Pinsent Masons LLP specializing in large scale multi-party litigation. They will explore international litigation and investigations, specifically addressing the legal and pragmatic challenges of cross-border e-discovery in today?s economy. In Bits & Bytes, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in Mintel International Group, Ltd. v. Neergheen.
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:14:37 -0400 The First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes
When an 88-year old white supremacist walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC opening fire, reaction was swift to question if this tragedy could have been prevented. And with those questions comes the examination of First Amendment rights. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Brian Cuban, a Dallas Attorney working for Mark Cuban Companies, Attorney Steve Freeman, Director of Legal Affairs for the Anti-Defamation League and renowned trial lawyer and First Amendment lawyer, Attorney Martin Garbus, to discuss First Amendment rights - the balance between protecting free speech for the many and restricting hate speech for the few.
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:09:01 -0400 The SEC Tackles Wall Street Meltdown
The Securities and Exchange Commission is aggressively probing the financial world in the wake of the meltdown on Wall Street last fall. For the first time, the SEC filed an insider trading lawsuit involving the purchase of a credit default swap based on confidential, nonpublic material information. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney David B. Bernsohn of Duane Morris LLP to help explain the underpinnings of the SEC?s case and the legal issues it raises.
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:26:39 -0400 A Look Inside the Workers' Compensation System
Is the Workers? Compensation system really there to protect us if we are injured on the job? On this Workers? Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce welcomes Dr. Patrice Woeppel to take an inside look at the ins and outs of the workers' compensation system and discuss her new book, Depraved Indifference: the Workers' Compensation System.
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:37:25 -0400 Custodial Issues
In many workers' comp cases, claimants wrongly assume that Medicare should pay their medical expenses instead of their Medicare Set?Aside account. And this mistake could lead to some serious and sometimes financially disastrous consequences. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Mike Westcott, the new president of the National Alliance of Medicare Set?Aside Professionals, to discuss how to handle these workers' comp issues, explore some of the workers' comp and Medicare Set?Aside concerns and look at impending liability issues.
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:22:15 -0400 Job Insecurity at the Firm
Layoffs in the legal profession have been in the news lately, but downsizing from the top? More experienced attorneys, even senior partners in some larger law firms are not as secure in their jobs as they once were in what may be more signs of practicing law as a business. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ed Poll, a recognized expert and author in law practice management and Stephen E. Seckler, president of Seckler Legal Consulting, to discuss the new benchmarks the legal profession is seeing in job performance and what the business of law may look like in the future.
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:16:29 -0400 The Future of Search
On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss search, the new Wolfram Alpha"computational engine," the future of search on the Internet, and how it may apply to lawyers. In a brand new segment "Stuff That Dennis and Tom Are Talking About," Dennis and Tom will take an in-depth look at FriendFeed. Dennis and Tom will wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. 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, 8 Jun 2009 09:34:37 -0400 College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA
This month, former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller filed a lawsuit against EA Sports and its partner, the NCAA, claiming they illegally used the likenesses of college athletes in video games without sharing profits with players. Bob Ambrogi welcomes Peter Goplerud, Dean and Professor of Law at Florida Coastal School of Law and Clay Travis, attorney, former editor at Deadspin.com and writer for FanHouse.com, to discuss the legal issues behind this lawsuit and how athlete's can legally protect their image.
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:27:47 -0400 Greening Your Career: Surviving after a Layoff
Many in our legal community are coping with layoffs and firm/company restructuring. In this edition of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay welcomes Babs Deacon, director of consulting and data analytics with Integreon and Mark Reichenbach, vice president for client and industry development, Capital Legal Solutions, to talk about their experiences this winter finding new jobs. Later in the program, Monica is joined by Chris Braun, director of online recruitment for the North American division of Incisive Media (lawjobs.com), and Seth Chavez, marketing coordinator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association, to discuss the "Greening Your Career" networking breakfast at Legal Tech WestCoast.
Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:11:17 -0400 Medicare's Mandatory Reporting Requirements
The Medicare mandatory reporting requirements have been pushed back and will go into effect on January 1, 2010. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Tim Doherty, MMSEA Advisor at Specialty Risk Services, LLC to discuss who will be affected by Medicare mandatory reporting requirements, look at real world consequences on handling claims and discuss the effect of SRS Medicare requirements on workers compensation claims as well as structured settlements.
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:50:56 -0400 The Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor
J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi discuss the Sotomayor nomination with Professor Jenny Rivera, Director of Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality and Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, and Professor Stephen Wermiel, Supreme Court expert and adjunct professor at American University Washington College. Together they offer a unique perspective on this important nomination.
Fri, 29 May 2009 12:46:28 -0400 New Consumer Laws Safeguard Transmission of Personal Data
Three States, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Nevada are leading a national trend to protect consumer privacy, especially when personal data is transmitted electronically. Law Technology Now host, Monica Bay welcomes Melissa Krasnow, partner in the Minneapolis office of Dorsey and Whitney and Nick Ackerman, partner in the firm?s New York office to discuss their article in Law Technology News? May issue, "Protecting Privacy". Learn about the new laws for business compliance and what your company or client needs to know!
Thu, 28 May 2009 08:21:46 -0400 Learn to use NEW Technology
How do people learn to use new technology -- and is it different for lawyers and legal technology? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, discuss how to break it down so it isn't overwhelming. Learn where the best resources about technology are and how e-Discovery comes into play for your law practice. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. 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, 26 May 2009 14:57:36 -0400 The Impact of the Recession on Law Firms and Lawyers
The economic downturn has taken its toll on law firms, especially lawyers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Skip Simpson from the Law Offices of Skip Simpson to explore the rash of suicides hitting the legal community and what law firms need to do to prevent them. Later in the program, Bob and Craig welcome Peter Zeughauser from the Zeughauser Group to take a look at the long-term changes in law practice caused by the recession.
Thu, 21 May 2009 12:03:17 -0400 Compliance in Pandemic Planning
The concern over a global pandemic of swine flu has been easing a bit since the first couple of weeks of its outbreak--but questions about healthcare compliance linger. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton welcomes Attorney Jay Shepherd from the Shepherd Law Group to help explain what steps companies should be taking to be ready for a pandemic and what companies should be doing to ensure continued operations and to protect their employees.
Tue, 19 May 2009 15:09:36 -0400 Forensic Economics: Part Two
In the second edition of this two-part series on Forensic Economics, we take a look at a cost of illness study (COI) in comparison to a life care plan often used in plaintiff cases. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., who has over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. Larry and John examine real life cases and look at what happens when overstating cost of illness and explore how Medicare set-asides new rules could affect these life care plans.
Mon, 18 May 2009 11:03:40 -0400 Exploring Asbestos Litigation
There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about a revival of sorts in asbestos litigation. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kirk Hartley from the firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd and Attorney Steven Kazan Managing Partner at Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, to discuss the recent victory for W.R. Grace in a Montana trial, how attorneys have been filing cases in other states with friendlier courts and what is being done to put the asbestos litigation system on the right path.
Thu, 14 May 2009 14:08:48 -0400 Jury Expectations, Courtroom Impact & Personal E-Mail in the Workplace
What kind of impact has a weakened economy had on jury profiling and juror deliberations? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Dr. Laurie Kuslansky, Senior Jury Consultant for TrialGraphix/Kroll Ontrack and Fred Whitmer, partner at Kilpatrick Stockton, to discuss current juror trends, altered expectations and changing priorities in light of the recent economic downturn. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Meridith Socha, takes a look at the facts surrounding the recent discovery order issued in Stengart v. Loving Care Agency.
Tue, 12 May 2009 11:22:42 -0400 Kindle Me This
Are the Kindle DX and the iPad leading us to Legal Pad 2.0? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, will discuss how the new Kindle DX and the current Kindle might be used by lawyers and law students, explore related products like the iPad and question whether we are headed to an all electronic legal pad. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take questions from their growing audience and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. 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, 11 May 2009 17:34:27 -0400 "Right-Sizing" the In-House Legal Department
The demands and responsibilities placed on in-house legal departments are at an unprecedented level and show no signs of abating. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton, Esq.,welcomes Attorney Jane Sender of Sender Legal Search to help explain the current thinking on how many lawyers a company should have and how to balance that with spending on outside counsel legal bills.
Fri, 8 May 2009 12:45:45 -0400 Change for the U.S. Supreme Court
At the age of 69 and after 18 years on the Supreme Court, Justice David Souter made the announcement that he would be retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of this year?s term in June. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor Daniel J. Meador, James Monroe Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law and Kermit Roosevelt, Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School and Justice Souter's former law clerk, to reflect on Justice Souter's career, look at the potential list of replacements and the opportunity for President Obama to leave an imprint with his choice for the High Court.
Thu, 7 May 2009 15:28:57 -0400 Forensic Economics: Part One
Forensic economics is used to determine pecuniary awards in a lawsuit, commonly used in plaintiff cases. In part one of this two part-series, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., with over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. They will contrast the principles of mainstream economics with the myths often perpetrated in the courtroom. And hear about the important calculations of a life care plan and human capital in the analysis of the plaintiff's case in this podcast series.
Mon, 4 May 2009 11:42:55 -0400 Craigslist Legal Scrutiny
Recently the popular online advertising site, Craigslist was in the spotlight after a medical student was accused of killing a Boston masseuse who advertised on the site. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Edward Wes, Outside Counsel for Craigslist and David Ardia fellow at the Berkman Center and director of the Citizen Media Law Project, to talk about regulations on online advertising sites and what is being done to monitor illegal activity on these sites.
Fri, 1 May 2009 14:24:16 -0400 Has PowerPoint Killed the Presentation?
PowerPoint - can't live with it, can't live without it. So how best to make the most of PowerPoint? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the personal evolution of use of PowerPoint and offer their best ideas and tips for using PowerPoint. Dennis and Tom will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:52:56 -0400 Crossing the E-Discovery Border, Production Format Issues & Attorney Sanctions
In this edition of the ESI Report, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney Gina Jytyla welcomes Tim Morgner, President of Complete Systems Integration and Rich Kessler, Managing Consultant in Kroll Ontrack?s ESI Consulting Group, to discuss how to best bridge the communication gap that can exist between Legal and IT and how these two departments can work together in creating an efficient e-discovery response to investigations or litigation. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in Bray & Gillespie Management LLC v. Lexington Insurance Company.
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:56:17 -0400 Legal Case Against a Pirate
The first prosecution of a pirate in the U.S. in 100 years! The world watched closely as Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama cargo ship was rescued, after being held hostage by four Somali pirates. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome piracy law expert, Professor Samuel P. Menefee, Maury Fellow at University of Virgina?s Center for Ocean Law and Policy and Attorney Joseph R. McFaul from Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and a retired Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, to explore the legal issues on the high seas surrounding the Somali pirates, the future of the captured pirate and how this case could be a deterrent in other incidents of piracy.
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:19:18 -0400 The Textron Case & Attorney Work-Product Privilege
Earlier this year, the 1st Circuit stymied the IRS in its ongoing effort to attack aggressive corporate tax shelters. In a sharply divided 2-1 panel ruling, the court determined that internal documents of Rhode Island-based Textron didn?t have to be given to the IRS because they are protected by the attorney work-product privilege. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton, Esq., welcomes Attorney Brian Bixby of Burns & Levinson, to help assess the important issues in the Textron case, including the scope of the how much information companies need to divulge to the IRS and perhaps other government regulators.
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:16:38 -0400 The Vanishing Civil Jury Trial
Is the civil jury trial an endangered species? On this special edition of the Boston Bar, hosts Attorney Jim Brady from Brady & Monac and Attorney Paul F. Kenney from Kenney & Conley welcome Chief Justice William G. Young, United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts and Attorney Holly M. Polglase from Campbell, Campbell Edwards & Conroy, to discuss the vanishing civil jury trial against the backdrop of the constitutional right to a trial by jury.
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:11:18 -0400 Next Steps After the Money is Gone
As we begin to see signs of recovery, how has the economic downturn affected us financially and emotionally? On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Carmella Ginty from Ringler Associates welcome Dr. Ronit Lami , an expert in finance and psychology, to take a look at next steps after the money is gone. They will discuss the present state of the economy and its effect on people and offer tips for coping emotionally with financial losses.
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:33:38 -0400 Online Interference in the Jury Box
Jurors Twittering details of a trial. Jurors Googling information about a case. And last month, a Judge declaring a mistrial in a big federal drug case in Florida when jurors conducted research online. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, we're talking about the advances in technology, communication and information flow interfering with the justice system and the potential effect on 'trial by jury.' Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes jury behavior expert, Dr. Edward P. Schwartz, Attorney Peter Raben, defense attorney from Miami, Florida and Attorney Sean Ellsworth managing partner at Ellsworth Law Firm P.A, to discuss this hot legal topic.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:03:42 -0400 Legal Hold: Don't Destroy Those Documents
With so many layoffs and corporate restructuring, companies must be very careful not to blow their existing legal holds when employees leave and their work and computers are reassigned to others. Monica Bay, Editor-In-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes John J. Jablonski , partner with Goldberg Segalla LLP , to discuss how exiting personnel can compromise legal holds. Jablonski is the author of Law Technology News April cover story, E-DISCOVERY: Watch the Door.
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:16:37 -0400 ABA TECHSHOW in Review
On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares will be talking all things ABA TECHSHOW! They will take a look at Susskind's presentation, the social side of TECHSHOW and how Twitter is a game-changer for attending conferences in general. In the Parting Shots segment, Dennis, Tom & Adriana will leave you with that one hot tip, website, or observation you can use after the show. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration.
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:32:46 -0400 Software as a Service
If you've been hearing a lot about legal software as a service or SaaS lately, you'll want to listen to this Lawyer2Lawyer program. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Willliams with guests, Jack Newton, Co-founder and President of Clio, who holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Erik Mazzone, the Director of the Center for Practice Management for the North Carolina Bar Association to take an in-depth look at the advantages, disadvantages, risks and even ethical issues when it comes to legal SaaS.
Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:27:31 -0400 Patent Filing Rules Boosted by Federal Court
The Federal Circuit recently sided with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruling that the USPTO did not overstep its authority in adopting new rules that some companies and patent lawyers claim will stifle innovation and fundamentally alter patent practice. Join In-House Legal host Paul D. Boynton Esq, as he welcomes Attorney James E. Hopenfeld, a partner in Ropes & Gray's Intellectual Property Group, to discuss the immediate impact of this federal ruling and how patent practices and industries could be affected in real-world practice.
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:46:25 -0400 The Benefits of Reinsurance
Did you ever want to know about the benefits of using a reinsurance product? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he welcomes Paul S. Marshall, Sales Director at MetLife Structured Settlements in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to talk about reinsurance, reinsurance agreements and its role in the Structured Settlement marketplace.
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:56:56 -0400 Lawyers at the Ready in Disasters
Attorneys can be more than lawyers, when the next disaster strikes. In part two of this emergency management series on Legal TIPS, host Barbara J. Gislason interviews two visionary lawyers, with unique perspectives. First, lawyer Richard Friedman, President of the National Strategy Forum, discusses the dangers he sees on the horizon, and how lawyers can prepare. And Melissa Rubin, Vice President of Field and Emergency Services of the Humane Society of the United States shares a compelling story about pets in a disaster, and offers legal and practical advice.
Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:34:08 -0400 Both Sides of the Employee Free Choice Act Debate
There has been much debate as of late on the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they welcome Professor Richard A. Epstein, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and Attorney Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), to explore both sides of the Employee Free Choice Act debate and what the outcome would mean for the future of unions and employers and the lawyers who represent them.
Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:21:09 -0400 Reality Check: The Impact of Legal Technology for Lawyers
Technology can help you manage your law practice OR make you want to throw the computer or mobile device of choice out the window! Who better to talk about legal technology than three of the top legal technologists anywhere...and they speak YOUR language! Announcing (drum roll please) co-hosts and big-name legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares in this inaugural edition of the Kennedy- Mighell Report on Legal Talk Network! Insight, opinion, and maybe even a dose of advice about all the legal technology necessities and choices. On this edition: Economic reality check and the impact on legal technology for lawyers - the hard but helpful facts. Time?s up for computer illiterate lawyers - find out why! And too much stuff to search for discovery, case law, etc - what to do? Also hear their Parting Shots in the podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis? co-blog and book by the same name, "The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration."
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:59:44 -0400 AIG Mess: Executive Contracts
With outraged taxpayers reeling from AIG bonuses awarded to executives after a bailout, the question of executive contracts comes into play. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Franklin G. Snyder, Professor of Law at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and editor-in-chief of ContractsProf Blog and Professor Deborah W. Post, the interim dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro Law Center, as they take a look at how the AIG case will provide precedent going forward and maybe even change the future of contracts.
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:16:12 -0400 When the Storms Surge: Insurance Claims
In part one of this two part emergency management series on Legal TIPS, host, Attorney Barbara J. Gislason welcomes Attorney Leo Jordan, Chair of the ABA TIPS Task Force on Disaster Insurance Coverage to deconstruct the complexities of knotty wind and rain insurance. Gislason and Jordan also discuss the task force?s concerns and recommendations to improve the way insurance coverage is offered in an emergency, which have been adopted as policy by the American Bar Association.
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:39:56 -0400 Persuasive Presentation Technology, Jury Consulting Services & Costly Discovery
Want to know more about jury consulting and presentation technology? In this edition of the ESI Report, Gina Jytyla, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney, kicks the ESI Buzz off with special guests Tessa Eckholm, Design Director for TrialGraphix and Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant for TrialGraphix, to discuss why presentation technology is a persuasive part of trial, in addition to the significant benefits of having a jury consultant on your side. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki, will take a look at the discovery order issued in In re Fannie Mae Securities Litigation.
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:17:10 -0400 MSA Update
On July 1, 2009, new rules regarding Medicare Set-asides will go into effect. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his colleague, Joan L. Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office, welcome Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, as they unravel the mysteries of the new MSA regulations.
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:59:23 -0400 The Essential Little Book of Great Lawyering and the Discovery Process
Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he welcomes two great guests. In our first segment, Paul welcomes Jim Durham, a former in-house lawyer and veteran law firm marketing consultant to discuss his book The Essential Little Book of Great Lawyering. In the second segment, Paul welcomes Attorney Marty A. Mazzone, vice president and associate general counsel in the legal department of Fidelity Investments in Boston, to explore the discovery process.
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:06:07 -0400 Bernie Madoff: A Look Inside the Scandal
While Bernie Madoff awaits sentencing for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, hear from one of his victims - Lawrence R. Velvel, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law. Join Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams as Dean Velvel tells his story and how he is turning his experience into activism, along with special guest, Attorney Ross B. Intelisano, partner of the law firm Rich & Intelisano LLP, who represents other Madoff victims. They will take a look at the fate of the victims and who else could be involved.
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:00:19 -0400 ABA/TIPS Promotes Judicial Independence
On this edition of Legal TIPS program, join host Attorney Gilda Mariani, as she discusses with Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) leadership, Attorney Peter Bennett of Portland, Maine and Attorney Dick Semerdjian of San Diego, California how the organized bar can assist the judiciary to preserve and promote its independence and the importance of maintaining fair and impartial courts for the proper functioning of our government.
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:55:26 -0400 Green Law: Visiting with Ed (Begley Jr.)
The Gardere Wynne Sewell Women?s Council wanted to create a bit of drama and ended up with a slice of television when its leaders invited Ed Begley Jr., of "Living with Ed," to be the speaker at their law firm's networking cocktail party. Monica Bay, Editor-In-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes Attorney Jane Fergason, chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell Women?s Council and Jennifer King, assistant director of marketing & business development for Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, to talk about this star-powered celebration and how you too can plan your next ?green?event.
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:51:11 -0400 Technology in the Courtroom
In this episode host Attorney Gilda Mariani speaks with Professor Rebecca Morgan, the Director of the Center for Excellence in Elder Law at Stetson University College of Law, and John Christopher, a multi-media presentation consultant who works at DecisionQuest, about the innovative use of technology in the courtroom to provide the elderly and people with disabilities with equal access to justice. Hear a description of the model Eleazer Courtroom at Stetson?s main campus at Gulfport Florida.
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:32:25 -0400 Impact of SUPCO Ruling on Wyeth v. Levine
How will the pharmaceutical companies, doctors and patients and legal cases be impacted by the recent SUPCO ruling in the Wyeth v. Levine case? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they welcome Wyeth?s attorney, Bert W. Rein, founding partner of the law firm, Wiley Rein LLP, to discuss the wide-reaching impact this ruling will have for many years to come.
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:48:47 -0400 The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Saving through E-Discovery
Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he brings two important legal topics to the table. In our first segment, Paul welcomes Maria Rodriguez, a partner with Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles, to discuss the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 and how it affects employers. Paul will also talk to Richard Stout, director of the Litigation Support Division for Counsel on Call and Dennis McKinnie, executive director of Counsel on Call?s Atlanta office, about how your legal department can save money through e-discovery.
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:32:44 -0400 Litigation Management
In this edition of Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and colleague Teddy Snyder, attorney and a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, welcome Adam Potter, Founder and Executive Director of the Council on Litigation Management, to discuss the importance of litigation management in today?s world. They will discuss how you can polish your litigation management skills and use the power of networking.
Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:18:57 -0400 When a Dog Enters the Courthouse
In this episode host Attorney Gilda Mariani speaks with senior deputy prosecutor Ellen O?Neill-Stephens, founder of the Courthouse Dog Program, and Deborah Starr, a psychologist who works at DecisionQuest, about how trained and certified "courthouse" dogs provide emotional support for everyone in our criminal justice system and how these animals have changed lives. You won?t want to miss hearing about this fascinating program that is gaining national momentum.
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:15:13 -0500 Paralegals in a Down Economy
Layoffs at law firms and the recession seem to be putting a heavier load on paralegals to assist busy attorneys. Many paralegals are taking on huge projects, while working long hours and burning the midnight oil. Join Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , with guests, Linda J. Wolf, ACP the current President of NALA and Christine Parizo a PACE Registered Paralegal who writes the blog, ?A Paralegal?s Blog?, to discuss the work of a paralegal through the present economic crisis.
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:00:11 -0500 Life After Lawyering
Freezing salaries and even layoffs are a couple ways firms are dealing with their present economic situation, while law students look ahead to a potentially grim future. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J . Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi ,as they welcome William D. Henderson, Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Attorney Paul J. Semenza, a Trial Attorney, formerly with the Law Office of Arthur E. Levine, to discuss life after lawyering. They will hear a real life story from a trial attorney who has experienced the ups and downs after a layoff and look at the present economy and its impact on law firms, large & small.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:28:23 -0500 A Look Inside ABA TIPS Diversity Initiatives
On this Legal TIPS program, co-hosts Attorney Gilda Mariani and Attorney Barbara Gislason, chat with Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section ("TIPS") Chair Timothy Bouch about TIPS' diversity initiatives. And host Attorney Gilda Mariani explores the formation and development of one of TIPS diversity initiatives, the Leadership Academy, with its current dean Attorney Peter Neeson, as a vehicle for drawing young lawyers from diverse backgrounds who aspire to serve the public.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:21:48 -0500 Practice Management Tools for In-House Law Departments and the Effect of the Economy
Join In-House Legal, host Paul D. Boynton Esq., as he tackles two hot legal topics! In our first segment, Paul welcomes Rees Morrison, a consultant from Rees Morrison Associates, to discuss leading edge practice management tools for in-house law departments. In our second segment, Paul speaks with Jane Allen, President of Counsel on Call, who will explore the effect the economy is having on in-house departments and law firms with highlights for areas of greatest potential for cost savings.
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:16:45 -0500 People with Disabilities under the Obama Administration
According to the US Census Bureau, 54 million American personally experience some form of disability. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Andrew J. Imparato, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities to discuss living with disabilities under the new administration. Hear about the AAPD and its mission, President Obama's efforts to empower people with disabilities and and how structured settlements can help.
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:51:26 -0500 Live from LegalTech New York '09: Kimberly Townsan
This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Kimberly Townsan, senior manager, legal adminimistraiton, United Technologies Corp.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:54:33 -0500 Live from LegalTech New York '09: Michael Kraft
This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Michael Kraft, general counsel , Kraft Kennedy Inc.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:49:10 -0500 Live from LegalTech New York '09: Dawson Horn III
This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Dawson Horn III, senior litigation counsel , Tyco International (U.S.) Inc.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:47:44 -0500 Live from LegalTech New York '09: Janine Dascenzo
This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a fiesty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Janine Dascenzo, associate general counsel, GE
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:45:36 -0500 Live from LegalTech New York '09: David Cambria
This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a feisty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With David Cambria, director of operations, law department, Aon Corp.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:44:22 -0500 Live from LegalTech New York '09: Theodore Banks
This very special package of podcasts was recorded live at LegalTech New York 09. It features seven speakers who participated in a feisty panel, "What I Hate About Technology - and what I expect our outside counsel, opposing counsel, vendors & staff to do about it!" The provocative panel featured key members of general counsel departments, discussing friction points, with the goal of building bridges of understanding to help all of us deliver "better, faster, cheaper" legal services.
With Theodore Banks, principal, Compliance & Competition Consultants, LLC, formerly chief counsel and senior director, compliance policy, Kraft Foods Global Inc.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:42:13 -0500
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