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E-Discovery: Defining Documents -- Bye Bye Bates
One of the most challenging problems facing litigators is how to work with the massive volume of digital documents produced during discovery. In the past, each piece of paper was stamped with a "Bates" number -- to help manage exhibits. But with digital files, no "pages" and no "Bates" number! Now files may be anything from Excel spread sheets to Word files, to e-mail, to iPod downloads! What to do? Listen as Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News talks with Tom O'Connor, director of the Legal Electronic Document Institute (and a long-time member of Law Technology News' editorial advisory board) who says it's time to rethink how we process and review files. Hear about a simple step that controls costs, improves accuracy and could dramatically change the face of e-discovery. O'Connor also discusses this month's Louisiana Bar Solo and Small Firm Technology conference in New Orleans -- designed to help practitioners affected by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Both O'Connor and LTN's Monica Bay speak at the two-day event.
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Thu, 8 May 2008 16:07:27 -0400 The Am Law 100
The results of the AM Law 100 are in and total revenues for the Am Law 100 firms have reached $64.5 billion! Law.com blogger and host, Bob Ambrogi talks to the experts about the AM Law 100. Bob welcomes Aric Press, Editor-in-Chief of The American Lawyer Magazine and Bruce MacEwen, a lawyer and consultant to law firms on strategic and economic issues and blogger for ?Adam Smith, Esq.? On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, we will look at the AM Law 100, what goes into the research, discuss the final results, go back ten years to see how firms Revenue Per Lawyer has changed and look ahead to what the future looks like for law firms.
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Thu, 8 May 2008 12:43:33 -0400 Free Case Law
The legal publishing market is a nearly $5 billion business. However, some have taken case law into the public domain, calling it free case law, which allows attorneys, legal scholars, and the general public to have public access to decisions for State & Federal Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, discuss this hot topic with the experts: Professor Thomas F. Bruce, Director of the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University Law School, Carl Malamud, founder of Public.Resource.org and Andy Martens, Senior Vice President of New Product Development, from Thomson West. Bob, Craig and guests will explore the controversy over whose public records are they?
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Thu, 1 May 2008 17:49:24 -0400 Structured Settlement Survey
Knowledge is definitely power and the financial services industry needs to better educate consumers on the benefits and attributes of structured settlement products. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, welcomes special guest, Bobby Steele, President of AIG American General Structured Settlements, as they look at the results of a new consumer survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by Esearch.com and sponsored by AIG American General Structured Settlements, focused on structured settlements vs. lump sum settlements. Larry and Bobby discuss the results of the survey, the Grillo v. Pettiete case and the need to better educate Americans on structured settlements.
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:11:25 -0400 Religion, Polygamy and the Law
The raid of a polygamist compound in West Texas has raised some important issues of rights of children, women and family as well as religion. Host and blogger, Bob Ambrogi turns to the experts, Attorney Betsy Branch, from the firm of McCurley, Orsinger, McCurley, Nelson and Downing, LLP and lawyer and social critic, Wendy Kaminer, blogger on civil liberties at thefreeforall.net, to discuss the aftermath of the raid of the FLDS compound. Bob, Betsy and Wendy will explore DNA testing, civil liberties, the question of child abuse vs. religion, a sect?s legal rights and the fate of the children.
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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:05 -0400 The Federal Shield Law
The Federal Shield Law is pending in Congress. Meanwhile, reporters have come under fire for protecting the privacy of their sources resulting in jail time and high fines. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they explore the shield law with the experts: Lucy Dalglish, Executive Director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Geoffrey R. Stone, the Edward H. Levi Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago Law School and Attorney Joel Kurtzberg, partner at the firm, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP. They will discuss the federal shield law pending in Congress, high profile cases involving reporters, states? efforts to enact their own shield laws, punishment given to those who protect their sources and the rights of journalists.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:35:08 -0400 Vaccines & Litigation Issues
Vaccinations have been the first line of defense against illness for children. Now questions are being raised about complications resulting from vaccinations and a possible connection to autism. In fact, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Dennis English from Ringler Associates with special guests and experts: Advocate Mary Tocco, and Attorney Kevin Conway, from the firm, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. in Boston, sharing their experiences and expertise as they examine the current state of vaccine litigation, its evolution and history, including a prominent real-life case, and the importance of education, research, the personal rights of parents and what?s ahead.
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Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:38:42 -0400 Green Firms
With global warming and environmental issues plaguing the world, the legal community is doing its part by taking charge and partaking in individual tasks within their firms to save the environment. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi as he talks ?Green Firms? with the experts: Attorney Carolyn S. Kaplan, Chief Sustainability Officer from Nixon Peabody LLP and Attorney Daniel Eisenberg, the Public Service Vice Chair for the ABA Section on Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) Air Quality Committee. In this show, we will talk about the emergence of green firms worldwide, how firms can get involved, what going green can do for your firm and what employees within a firm need to do on a daily basis in order to stay green.
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Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:24:51 -0400 Mortgage Fraud
The sub-prime mortgage mess, foreclosures and housing downturn. The real estate world is stagnant and the U-S is now involved in a huge housing crisis leading many to take advantage and prey on vulnerable homeowners and Mortgage fraud is one product of the fall of the housing market. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they turn to the experts, real estate insider, Richard Hagar and Attorney Melissa Huelsman, to discuss the ins and out of the real estate crisis and mortage fraud. They will highlight the Operation Homewrecker case, the rise in mortgage fraud and how to protect yourself from mortgage fraud and rise above the present real estate crisis.
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Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:11:28 -0400 Workers Comp & the AMA Guides 6th Edition
Join host and Attorney Alan S. Pierce at the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Section (TIPS) conference in Chicago recently for a candid discussion of the AMA Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition in this Workers Comp Matters. Join Alan with special guest, Dr. Christopher Brigham, board certified in Occupational Medicine, President of Brigham and Associates and Senior Contributing Editor to AMA Guides effective now in 2008. What's the importance of the Guides in workers comp cases as a standard to define the impact of an injury or illness and what's the recent criticism from some lawyers in the plaintiff bar across the U.S.in workers comp cases? Hear the issues and answers!
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Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:51:34 -0400 Workers Comp National Trends & Issues
The future of Workers Compensation laws are changing. Trends show the laws are being reformed making it more difficult for employees and easier for big corporations when it comes to Workers Comp. Is there a trend to federalize the laws? The questions are raised during Attorney Alan S. Pierce's Workers Comp Matters program discussed before an audience at the recent ABA Tort Trial &Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) conference in Chicago. Listen as expert guests, Professor Ed Welch, School of Labor & Industrial Relations at Michigan State University and Professor John F. Burton, Jr., School of Management & Labor Relations at Rutgers University join Alan in this peek at the future and where we go from here in Workers Comp legal issues. Special thanks to TIPS Chair & Attorney Len Nason for inviting LegalTalkNetwork to the conference.
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Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:19:10 -0400 Test Drive - Mobile Gadgets
Join Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, as she interviews Donna Payne, author of LTN?s new ?Test Drive? column about mobile tools. Payne, president of Seattle?s Payne Consulting Company, and a former LTN board member, discusses several devices that make practice (and life) easier for mobile practitioners, including GPS devices, ultra-small video recorders, and new ?book readers? that help users stay informed while traveling. It?s a lively discussion full of useful info for legal road warriors.
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Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:44:56 -0400 Employment Lawsuits
As the landscape of employment has dramatically changed, so have the issues regarding employment lawsuits. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, alongside co-host, Tony Robinson, from Ringler?s Seattle office, welcome special guest, Attorney Sheryl Willert, managing director at the firm of, Williams Kastner, to give us her insight into the world of Employment Law. Larry, Tony and Attorney Willert will minimize this big topic by highlighting the importance of the Employment Handbook, the non-compete clause, specific employment litigation and discrimination claims.
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:38:38 -0400 Unmasking the Patent Troll Tracker Blogger
What are the implications of a blogger writing about someone anonymously? Last month, the burning question on everyone?s mind in the patent world was finally answered when the identity of the author of the anonymous, Patent Troll Tracker Blog, was revealed as Rick Frenkel, an IP Director and in-house patent attorney at Cisco Systems. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams, gets two different perspectives from the experts. In the first segment, Craig welcomes Attorney Raymond Niro Sr., the attorney who was once a target of Frenkel?s blog. In our second segment, Craig speaks with the popular patent blogger, Dennis Crouch from Patently-O, to get his perspective on the Troll Tracker and the dangers of blogging anonymously.
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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:53:52 -0400 What?s Important to In-House Counsel: Part I
In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, jumpstarts the Buzz with Karen Andersen, a technical consultant in Kroll Ontrack?s ESI Consulting Group, as they discuss common IT issues facing in-house counsel. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack?s Legal Correspondent, takes a look at the discovery order issued in Diabetes Centers of America, Inc. v. Healthpia America, Inc. Want to know what goes on in a day in the life of a corporate electronic discovery counsel? On the Spotlight, Allison Brecher, senior litigation counsel and e-discovery coordinator, for Marsh & McLennan Companies, focuses on a corporation?s e-discovery legal team.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:49:00 -0400 Eliot Spitzer: Reaction from the Legal Community
Considered a hero to many in the legal community for fighting for the little guy, Eliot Spitzer, the now former Governor of NY, became tangled up in a prostitution ring that led him to resign from office. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to the experts, David Frank from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Attorney Harvey Silverglate, criminal defense and civil liberties lawyer and Dan Slater, lead writer for The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog, to discuss the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer. Bob and Craig will discuss this scandal, take a look at Spitzer?s work as Attorney General, explore the potential criminal charges that he faces and get reaction from the legal community.
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Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:01:46 -0400 Personal Injury Victims as a Unique Investor Class Pt III
How can the issues that arise in behavioral finance specifically and profoundly affect personal injury victims as members of that unique investor class? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee from the Ringler office in Philadelphia, as they come full circle in part three of this tremendous series on the unique investor class. Ringler Radio welcomes returning guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne, from St. Joseph?s University, who will re-cap by exploring the three concepts within the investment decision-making process, how people behave even after they?ve decided to take a guaranteed tax-free structured settlement and how unique investors simply can?t afford risk.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:51:14 -0400 Paralegals: The Backbone of the Law Practice
The work of a paralegal is never done. Although paralegals cannot offer legal advice to clients like attorneys, they are considered the backbone of the law practice. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi as they explore the important role of a paralegal. Lawyer2Lawyer welcomes Tita A. Brewster, Current President of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and Chere Estrin, CEO of Estrin LegalEd, to discuss a paralegal?s importance to a firm, the hurdles paralegals face, the Richlin Security Service Co v. Chertoff case and the growth of this legal profession.
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Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:20:14 -0500 Me-too Evidence in Age Discrimination
Ellen Mendelsohn, a 51-year old manager for Sprint, was fired in company-wide layoffs and sued citing age discrimination. During the trial, five ex-employees claimed they had also been released because of their age or in lawyer terms "me-too evidence". Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi. as they discuss this highly-publicized case with the experts: Attorney Michael Ketchmark, from
Davis Ketchmark & McCreight, Attorney Jeannie DeVeney from Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP and Attorney George Lenard, from Harris, Dowell, Fisher & Harris, L.C. They discuss the case and the unanimous decision handed down by the Supreme Court.
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Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:33:38 -0500 New Rules for MSA's
New rules pertaining to the Medicare Set-Aside Secondary Payer issue will take effect on July 1, 2009, creating significant changes. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Teddy Snyder, from the Ringler Associates? Beverly Hills office and Attorney Nancy Adel, senior partner at Adel and Pollack, as they discuss the impact the new rules will have - how the new rules will affect settlements for Medicare beneficiaries and their lawyers.
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Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:56:12 -0500 Legal Software Magic Bullet?
Why are lawyers -- especially small firm attorneys so resistant to case/practice management software? Why do they rely more on Microsoft's Outlook than legal-specific tools to run their law offices? Andrew Adkins III, director of the University of Florida's Legal Technology Institute knows the answers, which start with "There's no Holy Grail" -- i.e., there is no single software "solution" that will do everything for everybody. Join Adkins and Monica Bay for the March 2008 edition of "Law Technology Now!"
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Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:55:14 -0500 Immigrants & The Law
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York issued an opinion that opened with these words: "With disturbing frequency, this Court encounters evidence of ineffective representation by attorneys retained by immigrants seeking legal status in this country." Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, discuss this hot-button issue as they turn to the experts: Attorney Lisa D. Ramirez, immigration lawyer from the Law Office of Lisa D. Ramirez, Attorney Nora Privitera, Special Projects Attorney for The Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Attorney Eleanor Newhoff, part time attorney for Greater Boston Legal Services. They will question the quality of legal representation of immigrants, why so many are receiving sub par legal assistance and what lawyers are doing to provide their clients with the best possible representation.
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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:13:51 -0500 Obama/Clinton: The Remaining Lawyer Candidates
Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are neck-in neck in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination and their experience as lawyers is a source of debate between the two. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, also lawyers, welcome the experts on Lawyer2Lawyer: Professor Paul Finkelman, the President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at Albany Law School and Robert J. Spitzer, Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at SUNY Cortland, to discuss lawyers as presidential candidates and presidents. Bob & Craig will also take a look at Obama/Clinton?s actual experience as attorneys.
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Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:18:09 -0500 Lawyer Marketing
What can lawyers do to market themselves and how do they rise above the competition? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Ann Marie VonBank from the Ringler office in Minneapolis as they take a look into the competitive world of lawyer marketing. Ringler Radio welcomes expert Robert Beeson, President and Director of Sales for the legal marketing company MCM Services Group. Get the latest in legal marketing strategy and implementation!
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Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:39:33 -0500 LegalTech Recap
Want insider information on what really happened at LegalTech New York? On this Lawyer2Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi reports in with the latest in legal tech straight from the show floor. Join Bob and J. Craig Williams as they discuss the highlights from the world?s leading legal tech trade show. Plus you'll hear interviews with many of the key players in legal technology!
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Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:02:11 -0500 What's New in Legal Technology?
If you're not at the hotspot in legal technology, LegalTech New York, then you need to check out this week's show! Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams, welcomes legal technology guru, Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News and host of Law Technology Now, to discuss what?s new in legal tech and explore the ins and outs of the world?s leading legal technology trade show! Host Bob Ambrogi will also give you a preview of his upcoming special report featuring interviews with the experts, straight from the floor of LegalTech!
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Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:24:10 -0500 E-discovery '08
Law Technology News' editor Monica Bay and LTN's award winning e-discovery columnist, Craig Ball, discuss this year's key trends in litigation, live from the 27th Annual LegalTech New York. They'll discuss the challenges that face law firms and law departments as they deal with new federal EDD rules; demands for cost containment from their clients; and the perils of international disputes. And special guest Henry Dicker, Managing Director of LegalTech, will brainstorm with Monica and Craig about how attendees can avoid getting overwhelmed -- and take full advantage of the educational programs and vendor demonstrations during LegalTech New York and Los Angeles.
This show is sponsored by Fios and CT Legal Solutions.
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Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:36:08 -0500 Behavioral Finance
Behavioral finance deals with what academics have seen people do, instead of what people ought to do and is an area of finance that?s getting increasing attention among academics and practitioners. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler?s Philadelphia office, as they discuss the growing area of behavioral finance. Ringler Radio welcomes the expert, Dr. Christopher Coyne of St. Joseph?s University, as they explore the behavioral aspects of financial decision, the concept of risk return vs. irrationality, the importance of utility and highlight Dr. Coyne?s involvement with studies on behavioral finance.
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Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:36:08 -0500 CLE Travel Programs
Having trouble getting excited about fulfilling your CLE requirements? Well that's all changed as lawyers are now signing up for CLE travel programs taking them to different parts of the world where beautiful scenery and CLE seminars can both be found. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we look at these CLE Programs in-depth, highlighting the pros and cons of the trips, the physicality of taking the attorney out of the office or offline, and give you a first-hand account of the various destinations offered. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi call on the experts: Attorney Jamie Duarte, from Duarte & Associates and Maryann McCool, Director of CLE Abroad, to discuss this fun alternative.
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Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:07:59 -0500 Virtual Law Firms
The emergence of virtual law firms came at the dawn of the internet and in recent years, the increased popularity of virtual firms has proven that the law is in fact changing. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will take a look at what goes on behind the scenes of a virtual law firm, the advantages and disadvantages of virtual law, and why many lawyers are trading in the traditional firm for a virtual one. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi call on the experts: Larry Bodine, business development consultant, Attorney Wyatt Durrette, from the XDL Group and Mark Harris, CEO of Axiom Legal, to discuss the ?future of law?.
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Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:07:17 -0500 Social Networking Sites
Social networking sites have reconnected old friends and former colleagues, created networking ties and have rekindled relationships all over the world. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will explore privacy rights, intellectual property issues and even defamation and cyber bullying, all rising from social networking sites. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome Chris Carfi, co-founder of Cerado, Eric Goldman, Director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law and Kara Swisher, co-executive editor of All Things Digital, to discuss the popularity of these sites and the legal issues surrounding the online world of social networking.
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Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:18:07 -0500 Captive Insurance
Have you ever heard of the growing industry of captive insurance? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen , as he takes a look inside the captive insurance marketplace. Larry is joined by Dana Sheppard, Associate Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, to discuss and define captives, see what's new in the captive insurance marketplace and to take a look ahead at this growing industry.
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Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:17:25 -0500 Two Good Books for Lawyers
Many lawyers out there are writing books to benefit their peers in the law, whether it is through giving advice or educating by writing about the history of law. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will feature two attorneys who have recently written books that will appeal to attorneys worldwide. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome returning guest, Attorney Carolyn Elefant, to talk about her new book, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. Also on the program is Attorney Alan Dershowitz, to discuss his new book entitled, Finding Jefferson: A Lost Letter, a Remarkable Discovery, and the First Amendment in an Age of Terrorism.
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Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:32:09 -0500 Medical Settlement Planning
Want to know more about medical settlement planning for both workers compensation and personal injury cases? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Hugh G. Bingham, from the Ringler office in Denver, Colorado, as they take a look into the world of medical settlement planning. Ringler Radio welcomes expert, Thomas F. Spratt, senior vice president of technical operations with Protocols LLC, to discuss Medicare set-asides, medical costs projections, and life care planning.
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Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:34:02 -0500 Predictions for 2008
2007- What a year it was! Now, what?s in store for 2008? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan, part-time seer and full-time partner in the Orange County California office of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan and Burns, as they present, ?The 3rd Annual Predictions Show.? Bob & Craig will take a look back on the year that was and make their predictions for the year ahead, highlighting such topics as, the decline of housing prices, the fate of Tom Delay, the big legal story of 2008 and their choice for the next President of the USA!
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Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:59:45 -0500 ESI Year in Review, Sanctions and E-mail Analysis Tools
The 2006 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure amendments have had a huge impact over the past year. On this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, kicks off the Buzz with expert, Jonathan Redgrave, partner at Redgrave Daley Ragan and Wagner in Washington D.C., to get his insight on the impact of the amendments on his practice, the Sedona Conference and what?s new in ESI trends. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack?s Staff Attorney, Joni Shogren, gives her legal analysis on the facts surrounding Hawaiian Airlines v. Mesa Air Group and the sanctions issued in that case. Want to know more about legal technologies software tools and specifically e-mail analysis tools? On the Spotlight, Barry Dop, manager of the enterprise software group at Kroll Ontrack, gives his input on a new product, Ontrack Firstview, which focuses on early case assessment and e-mail analysis.
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Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:21:08 -0500 Global E-Discovery: Barricades & Bridges
When legal disputes cross borders, e-discovery challenges become even more complex. Privacy laws, translation problems, and cultural differences are just a few of the issues that can complicate litigation. Monica Bay interviews Shearman & Sterling's George Rudoy about global e-discovery challenges -- and opportunities.
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Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:37:04 -0500 Holiday Show-Helping Our Veterans
On this special Holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will profile the work of those who help others not only during the holiday season, but year-round. Bob and Craig welcome Nicholas Henry, two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and co ?founder and administrative director from the John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center and Clinic and Veterans' advocate, Attorney Gordon P. Erspamer, from the law firm of Morrison & Foerster, to talk about their efforts to legally help wounded war veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Please go to the Veterans Legal Support Center or Swords to Plowshares to donate your time or funds to our Veterans. Happy Holidays!
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:33:08 -0500 Blackwater
Blackwater Worldwide is the largest private security firm protecting U.S. diplomats in Iraq and they face a number of allegations including the shooting deaths of 17 Iraqi civilians. Join Law.com blogger, J. Craig Williams as he takes a closer look along with the experts: Professor Jordan Paust, law professor from the University of Houston Law Center and Professor Paul R. Verkuil, Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School, Yeshiva University. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will discuss the investigation of Blackwater, the legal issues, the effect the use of private contractors is having on the US, and what the future holds for Blackwater and contractors like them.
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Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:30:58 -0500 Trusts and Structured Settlements
What is a settlement trust and in what cases are they best used? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler?s Philadelphia office, as they raise the important questions pertaining to settlement trusts. Ringler Radio welcomes David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to discuss what a settlement trust is, who is most likely to need one, the different types of trusts, how the trust works and the trust?s interaction with structured settlements.
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Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:16:33 -0500 Faith & the Law
From Presidential hopefuls trying to ?out-faith? each other on the campaign trail to law schools spreading their faith in the classroom, faith is all around us. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, call on the experts, Dean Jeffrey A. Brauch, from the Regent University School of Law and Rob Boston, assistant director of communications, for Americans United for Separation of Church and State, to tackle this hot topic. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss faith and the law, how some are using faith to educate law students, separation of church and state and how faith is coming to the forefront of the race for the Presidency and affecting present day policy issues. Closing the show, we will speak to Monica Bay about her new role as host of the new Legal Talk Network podcast, Law Technology Now.
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Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:01:17 -0500 Exploiting RSS' Potential
RSS -- really simple syndication -- is a terrific tool that can help you easily track key information you need to excel in your legal practice. David Whelan, manager of legal information for the Law Society of Upper Canada's Great Library, and a member of the Legal Technology News editorial advisory board, takes the mystery out of RSS in this inaugural podcast hosted by Monica Bay, Editor-in-Chief of the award winning ALM publication, Law Technology News.
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Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:17:51 -0500 The Daniel Tavares Case: Legal and Political Deja Vu
Join Attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, co-hosts and and Law.com bloggers for legal analysis on the Tavares case, and the effect this case may have on Mitt Romney?s run for the Presidency. Was the Massachusetts judge who released Daniel Tavares from prison within bounds? Lawyer 2 Lawyer welcomes Attorney and WBZ News reporter Dan Rea, also host of WBZ Radio's NightSide with Dan Rea and David Frank, Attorney and reporter from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
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Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:16:42 -0500 Law Schools Teaching ESI, White House E-mail Scandals, and A Day in the Life of a Trial Consultant
On this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, starts off the show by getting the Buzz from William Hamilton, a partner at Holland and Knight and adjunct professor at the University of Florida. Professor Hamilton is joined by students, Matt Detzel and Adam Losey, as they talk about benefits of teaching E-Discovery. In the Bits & Bytes legal analysis segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack?s Legal Correspondent, gives us the ins and outs of the White House E-Mail Scandal. And do you want to know more about trial consulting? Our Spotlight segment focuses on the life of a trial consultant, as Dan Wolfe discusses his experiences as Senior Trial Consultant and Director of Trial Consulting for TrialGraphix.
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Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:06:40 -0500 Workers Compensation Post 911
On this Workers? Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, turns to an expert to discuss the serious health problems of the World Trade Center rescue and the virtual collapse of the workers compensation system. Alan welcomes, Peter Rousmaniere, workers' compensation consultant and author, who will discuss his in-depth article in Risk & Insurance magazine entitled ?Breach of Trust? and explore the lives of the workers and workers compensation system six years after 911.
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Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:47:50 -0500 Healthcare & MedMal
How is healthcare in the U.S. being affected by recent legislated limits in the area of medical malpractice litigation and settlements? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, for the discussion with Attorney Jeffrey Goldberg, founder of Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices located in Chicago. They will also discuss the latest in tort reform and medmal caps and Attorney Goldberg?s specific cases.
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Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:49:34 -0500 The Vioxx Settlement
Just last week, Merck & Co. decided to settle tens of thousands of claims for $4.85 billion from patients who took the powerful painkiller Vioxx. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they talk to the experts and take us inside the Vioxx settlement. Lawyer2Lawyer welcomes Attorney Thomas V. Girardi from the law firm of Girardi & Keese and Attorney Leigh O?Dell, member of the Vioxx Litigation Team for the law firm Beasley Allen, as they discuss the Vioxx Settlement, Merck?s strategy, reaction to the settlement and the future of Merck and the drug industry. Don?t miss it.
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Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:47:12 -0500 What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Federal Worker Compensation
On this Workers? Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, is joined by one of the leading experts on representing the federal employee in workers comp cases. Alan welcomes, Attorney Daniel Shapiro of Shapiro & Associates, as they discuss the basics of federal workers compensation cases, the fate of the injured federal employee, representing the federal employee, the work of the OWCP and Attorney Shapiro?s involvement in these cases.
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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:56:27 -0500 Downloading Music Illegally and the Role of the RIAA
From musicians speaking out about the effect illegal downloading is having on the industry, to college students being sued, the issue of illegal music downloading is all around us. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they turn to the experts: Attorney Richard L. Gabriel, from the firm, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP and lead national counsel for the Recording Industry Association of America and Attorney Fred von Lohmann, senior staff attorney specializing in intellectual property issues with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the ethics behind dowloading music illegally, copyright law, the lawsuits brought by the RIAA, the fate of the music industry and alternatives to illegally downloading music.
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Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:35:05 -0500 A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul
Long hours, and the stress of the work, can take a toll on a lawyer?s professional and personal life. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he talks to Gary Gwilliam, consumer trial attorney from Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer and author of Getting A Winning Verdict in My Personal Life, A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul, about the highs and lows of life as an attorney. On this show, we will touch upon Gary?s personal and professional life, the stress of the profession, the importance of family and how to cope and rise above when faced with obstacles.
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Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:59:58 -0500 The Early Release of William Flynn
William Flynn, the teenage lover who murdered Pamela Smart's husband in 1990 is asking a judge to reduce his prison sentence 11 years before he is set to become eligible for parole in 2018. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they talk to the experts, Attorney Marsha Kazarosian and Attorney Allan H. Stokke, to discuss the potential early release of William Flynn. On Lawyer2 Lawyer, we will also discuss how the request is filed and the criteria, the pros and cons in this particular case, and Flynn?s juvenile status at the time of the murder vs. the expectation that ?he should pay for what he did?. Join us!
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Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:44:34 -0500 Blooks, Discovery Misconduct & Case Portals
Lawyers who want a primer on e-discovery will want to hear this edition of The ESI Report as host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, gets the Buzz from attorney Ralph Losey. Mr. Losey wrote one of the first legal blooks, titled E-Discovery: Current Trends and Cases, published by the American Bar Association. In the Bits & Bytes legal analysis segment, Joni Heikes, staff attorney at Kroll Ontrack, analyzes the discovery misconduct arising out of a recent patent litigation between Qualcomm and Broadcom. And want to know more about case extranet and intranet tools used to centralize workflow and reduce litigation costs? Our Spotlight segment focuses on these tools with Kevin TeGantvoort, Kroll Ontrack Systems Engineer.
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Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:57:28 -0500 The Southern California Fires
The California wildfires ripped through parts of Southern California last week destroying anything in their path and leaving many homeless. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they get first-hand accounts from three San Diego Lawyers affected by the fires: Attorney Mark C. Zebrowski and Katherine L. Parker both from Morrison & Foerster LLP and Attorney Dan Hull, from Hull McGuire PC. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will take a look at Morrison & Foerester?s, ?Helping Handbook?, which provides legal information for victims of the fires, discuss how law firms are coping with this disaster, the legal issues surrounding the fires, and take a look ahead at what is next for firms affected by the fires and how they are dealing with the aftermath of the fires legally.
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Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:24:25 -0400 Special Needs Trusts
There are some common misunderstandings when it comes to the complicated area of special needs trusts. However, a special needs trust can help a disabled person preserve their wealth and maximize their care and support. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, as they turn to Attorney Michael J. Durkin partner at the firm, Pedersen & Houpt in Chicago, to clear up these misunderstandings, talk about his experience dealing in special needs trusts, discuss how special needs trusts are funded and highlight the importance of putting the disabled person and their family first.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:22:52 -0400 Both Sides of a Federal Investigation
If a firm or company finds itself being investigated by the government what should it do? How does it prepare if one day the feds come knocking? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi turn to Roscoe C. Howard, Jr., who has been on both sides of federal investigations as a Washington-based partner with Troutman Sanders LLP and a former federal prosecutor. Attorney Howard will offer his advice to those who find themselves knee-deep in trouble and prepare those who work within the walls of a company or firm by discussing compliance programs, working with investigators and the importance of a right to counsel. Don?t miss out!
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Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:07:59 -0400 Legal Accountability
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, construction negligence and medical malpractice are some key areas where litigation is intended to assign accountability for wrongdoing or negligence. But there are also times when those boundaries are stretched. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Donald J. Engels, an Associate for Ringler Associates, out of the Chicago office, as they turn to Attorney Paul P. Wolf, founding partner at the firm, Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf in Chicago, a plaintiff attorney who also has been a defense attorney. Get an important viewpoint from both sides of the fence to discuss legal accountability.
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Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:58:12 -0400 2 Year Anniversary with Dean Chemerinsky and Chancellor Drake
It is official! This is the 2 year Anniversary Show of Lawyer 2 Lawyer! The past two years have been action-packed, covering a wide range of topics from controversial Supreme Court rulings and the effects of Global Warming to the power of E-discovery and the popularity of International Law. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, invite Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Chancellor Michael V. Drake to talk about what?s new at UC Irvine and a look ahead to a new Dean and a new Law School. Don?t miss this!
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Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:35:52 -0400 Electronic Evidence from Preservation to Trial Presentation
In this edition of the ESI Report, host and attorney Michele Lange, from Kroll Ontrack explores electronic evidence issues from preservation through trial presentation. Data downgrading is the focus of a Spotlight segment with very special guest, U.S. Magistrate Judge James Francis. In our Bits and Bytes Legal Analysis Michele explores the discovery sanctions issued in an insurance liability case arising out of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with Kroll Ontrack staff attorney, Amanda Karls. And the Buzz is all about Kroll Ontrack's recent acquisition of TrialGraphix. Tune in to learn more about that company's trial consulting and courtroom presentation services and hear Erica Holborn, President of TrialGraphix, discuss this exciting integration.
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Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:58:40 -0400 The Magic Circle
The latest Global 100 report shows the top U.K. firms growing, with a surge in profitability and it is creating quite a stir here in the States. The Magic Circle quintet?5 elite law firms are looking at world domination when it comes to global business and law. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the power of the Magic Circle, the competition between US and UK firms and other corners of the globe and take a look ahead at what the future holds for business and law in the UK. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi turn to Richard Lloyd, The American Lawyer Magazine?s, Chief European Correspondent, who recently wrote an article on this topic entitled, Magic Circle Firms Have the Magic Touch. Don?t miss it!
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Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:00:08 -0400 Legal Ethics and Marketing Behind Lawyer Ranking Sites
Many questions remain when it comes to lawyer ranking websites: What are the legal ethics issues? Are they credible? Does money play a part in upping a lawyer?s rank? Is it simply a popularity contest amongst peers? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the legal ethics and marketing that surround law ranking websites and what these sites are doing in a quest to build a credible ranking system for attorneys. Law.com blogger and host, Robert Ambrogi turns to the experts to give their vantage point: Katrina Dewey, the founder of Lawdragon, Mark Beese, Chief Marketing Officer for Holland & Hart and Legal Marketing Association Board Member and Ben Cowgill, lawyer, writer and teacher in the field of legal ethics. Don?t miss this riveting discussion.
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Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:58:53 -0400 Michigan Trial Lawyers
There have been many challenges when it comes to the law in the state of Michigan. On Ringler Radio, we will discuss the Michigan Association for Justice, the challenges that lawyers face in the state of Michigan , the birth injury arena and the importance of focus groups to a case. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Rachel Grant, settlement annuity specialist for Ringler Associates out of Detroit, as they turn to Attorney Jesse Reiter, co-owner of Gregory & Reiter P.C. and the American Baby and Child Law Centers, to discuss these tough issues. Don't miss it!
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Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:06:08 -0400 Marketing in the Technology Revolution
Want to keep up with the latest marketing with new media technology? Podcasting, webcasting, blogging, online video, social networking...is it confusing? This program will help sort it out with special guest and global marketing expert, Larry Weber, Chairman and Founder of W2 Group, Inc., Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange. Weber and his company help global brands and emerging companies harness social media strategies to enhance brand reputation, create partnerships, and increase demand generation. His recent book, Marketing to the Social Web:How Digital Customer Communities Build Your Business makes the marketing picture clearer. Don't miss this one-on-one conversation!
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Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:53:47 -0400 China's Toy Recall
The term, ?Made in China? has come under a lot of scrutiny as of late. The latest worldwide toy recall has created huge image problems for Chinese-manufactured goods. Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the toy recall, the effect of the recall on the global economy and the fate of global outsourcing. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Professor Peter Dean, from Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design and a former US toy industry executive and Arthur Kroeber, managing director and head of research at Dragonomics out of Beijing, to discuss this hot topic.
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Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:19:28 -0400 Whistleblowers
Medicare and medicaid fraud make up the biggest category of Qui Tam cases which are about whistleblowing on companies that are ripping off the federal government. Under a provision of federal law, an individual can file suit in the name of the Federal Government exposing fraud and share in the recovery of monies received. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Jim Volanti of Ringler Associates with an expert in this area of legal practice, Attorney Brian Labovick, from the firm of LaBovick & LaBovick, Civil Justice Prosecutors with four offices in Palm Beach County, Florida. Don't miss hearing about some very interesting cases involving whistleblowers and how the system works.
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Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:13:09 -0400 Lawyers Without Borders and Human Rights
There are many attorneys out there who are giving back to their communities, whether it is through pro bono work locally or internationally or donating their time and money to help those in need through their humanitarian efforts. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss how attorneys are helping others overseas and will be concentrating on those involved in Human Rights. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Christina M. Storm, Founder and Director of Lawyers Without Borders, Inc. and Attorney Jerry Shestack, trial attorney and world leader in the international human rights movement, to discuss the power of helping others internationally through the law.
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Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:48:50 -0400 Age Discrimination in the Legal Profession
Many senior attorneys or ?gray? lawyers are often forced into retirement by their firms or left jobless facing big decisions with their futures in the law. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer we will discuss age discrimination in the legal profession. Are older lawyers being pushed out? What alternatives are there for senior lawyers? What is being done to assist these attorneys? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome Jean Berman, Executive Director of the International Senior Lawyers Project and Kate Madigan, President of the NY State Bar Association, to discuss this growing issue in the legal profession.
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Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:15:01 -0400 Issues in Medical Malpractice
Caps on non-economic damages in wrongful death and no expert discovery in Oregon makes it hard to win medical malpractice cases. Now a state Supreme Court challenge to the caps in wrongful death may change that and may impact a tragic case involving the death of a baby in a medmal case. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Nolan Robinson from Ringler Associates with special guest, Attorney Susan Saladoff, from the law firm of Davis, Hearn, Saladoff, Bridges & Visser in Ashland, Oregon and past President of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice for a discussion about these important issues of tort claims and much more.
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Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:46:25 -0400 State Rule Update and Corporate Litigation Readiness
Trying to tackle the complexities of managing electronically stored information and preparing for litigation? Join ESI Report host and Attorney Michele Lange with special guest, Jeff Joyce, VP of Ontrack Consulting for a Spotlight discussion of important ESI issues facing today's corporations. You'll also hear Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent Kelly Kubacki report on a recent discovery order issued in Williams v. Taser International. And don't miss Tom Allman, Attorney and noted ESI expert, for an update on the state and uniform rules relating to e-discovery.
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Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:07:59 -0400 Baseball Law
Steroids scandals, homerun balls, suing for slander?Baseball has become a hotbed of legal activity. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will discuss what is new in Baseball Law, the reputation of Major League Baseball and preferential treatment of baseball players. Lawyer 2 Lawyer welcomes two of the world's leading experts on baseball and the law, Professor Paul Finkelman, from Albany Law School in Albany, N.Y., and Professor Howard Wasserman, Visiting Associate Professor of Law at St. Louis University School of Law and Associate Professor of Law at the Florida International University School of Law, who is also a contributor to ?Sports Law Blog.?
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:01:59 -0400 Birth Injuries
A birth injury is any sort of injury that a child sustains, or suffers, during the process of birth often resulting in a lawsuit. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co?host and Ringler Associate from the Louisville, Kentucky office Cindy L. Chanley, as they report from the 2007 AAJ Convention in Chicago. Ringler Radio welcomes expert guest, Attorney Paul Casi, partner in the firm of Hoffman & Casi PLLC located in Louisville, Kentucky, to discuss the definition of a birth injury, determining the standard of care, birth trauma, birth injury malpractice claims and the role of representing the child. Don?t miss this important discussion.
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:24:36 -0400 Big Dig Indictment
A company indicted for involuntary manslaughter? It raises interesting, timely legal questions involving the company that provided the epoxy blamed in the fatal Big Dig tunnel collapse in Boston killing a woman in a car. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcomes David Frank, News Reporter from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and Attorney Bradley M. Henry, partner in the Boston law firm of Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, P.C. and the "Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel" on behalf of the children of the victim in this case, Milena DelValle, to discuss the reaction to this indictment, charging Powers Fasteners with one count of involuntary manslaughter, the cap on criminal penalties for corporations and what the future holds for the other companies who could potentially be charged for this tragedy.
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Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:05:00 -0400 Victory in the case of Joe Salvati
A huge victory in the case of Joe Salvati, of Boston, an innocent man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Legal researchers say this case is the longest intentional wrongful imprisonment in U.S. history. Now a Federal Judge's ruling in Boston confirms the government's wrongdoing, awarding Joe Salvati and three others over $101 million dollars!
Listen to this LegalTalkNetwork Special Report with Joe Salvati, his attorney, Victor Garo, who has led the long legal journey for justice, and Dan Rea, the Boston reporter whose investigative reports brought this story to light. You'll hear about legal twists and turns that include FBI coverups, mob informants and hidden evidence as well as details of Federal Judge Nancy Gertner's recent ruling lambasting the government for intentional misconduct and the framing of innocent men! Don't miss this extraordinary story!
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Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:05:01 -0400 Searching, Sedona & Spying on "RAM"
Welcome to the first edition of The ESI Report with host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director, Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack. In this show, The Spotlight is on advanced e-discovery search technologies with guest Dave Chaplin, VP of Engenium Search. Ken Withers, Director, Judicial Education and Content at The Sedona Conference joins Michele for The Buzz, including news about the recently revised ?Sedona Principles.? And Joni Heikes, Staff Attorney at Kroll Ontrack provides a Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis of Columbia Pictures Industries v. Bunnell?better known as the RAM case. Don't miss this information-packed program.
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Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:37:45 -0400 Legal Funding
Legal funding barely existed just a few short years ago and now is perhaps the fastest emerging financial trend in the legal business community. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will explore what?s new in the industry of legal funding, talk to a plaintiff attorney about what goes into a case with the assistance of legal funding and discuss the ethics and the statues/regulations that apply to legal funding. Lawyer 2 Lawyer welcomes Gary Chodes, founder and CEO of Oasis Legal Finance, Robert Hawley, Deputy Executive Director of the State Bar of California and Ron Kramer, Plaintiff Attorney out of Utah, to tell us a little more about the Legal Funding Industry. Join us!
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Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:40:52 -0400 MSA & Compliance: Secondary Payer Statute
Medicare set asides, in compliance with the MSP, have become a hot topic in the area of workers compensation settlements with a wide range of approaches and interpretations. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and two expert guests to help sort this all out: Ken Paradis, CEO of Crowe Paradis Services Corp., and Rob Lewis, Chief Legal Officer at Crowe Paradis, the national Medicare compliance company based in the Boston area along with 6 other major locations. Crowe Paradis handles Medicare issues for a number of the nation?s leading carriers, third party administrators and self-insureds. Listen to this show and get all the information you need!
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Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:10:40 -0400 Climate Change Issues
The environment has taken center stage in the media, politics, throughout our households and how we live. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss recent legislation developments, the presence of global warming awareness and the operation of carbon credit trading dynamics. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome David J. Hayes, the Global Chair of the Environment, Land & Resources Department at Latham & Watkins and Michael J. Walsh, Executive Vice President of Chicago Climate Exchange. Don?t miss out on these important issues!
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Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:19:00 -0400 You Tube and the Law
YouTube has played a huge part in getting a message out. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will look at the vitality of YouTube as a business and marketing tool . We'll see how law firms are dealing with the popularity of this technology and using it to one-up the competition. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, welcome Neil Squillante, the publisher of TechnoLawyer, Kevin O?Keefe, the President and founder of LexBlog and Kelly Y. Chang, founder of Law Offices of Kelly Chang and a YouTube user, to discuss this hot topic. Don?t miss out on this program!
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Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:23:05 -0400 The Structured Settlement View from Canada
There are some major differences between how structured settlements are handled in Canada compared to the States. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co?host and Ringler Associate, Mark R. Vogel, from the Grand Rapid?s Michigan office, as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio welcomes, Bob Baxter, principal at Baxter Structured Settlements and Kyla Baxter, Managing Director for Baxter Structured Settlements in Toronto, to discuss the differences and similarities between how structured settlements are handled in two different countries. Don?t miss out on this important discussion.
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Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:37:16 -0400 Lawyer Depression
Depression among attorneys is becoming a serious problem in a high stress profession. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we focus on the topic of lawyers and their personal battles outside the court room, specifically in the area of mental health and substance abuse with some first hand accounts. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to the experts, Attorney Dan Lukasik of the firm Cantor, Lukasik, Dolce & Panepinto in Buffalo, New York and founder of Lawyers with Depression and Ellen Murphy, Executive Director of the non-profit website, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Please listen to this important show!
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Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:50:10 -0400 AVVO's Reaction
Avvo executives speak out on this week's Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi. Hear Avvo CEO and President, Mark Britton and VP of Products & Marketing, Paul Bloom with their reactions to our previous podcast about Avvo, the newest lawyer rating service against which a class action suit has been filed due to dissatisfaction with the service. Listen to their point of view, how they are dealing with feedback and what steps they're taking to improve Avvo. Check it out!
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Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:41:18 -0400 Managing Drug Costs in Workers Comp Cases
Medical care and pharmaceutical costs can get very complicated for an injured party in a lawsuit, particularly workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co?host and Ringler Associate, Bill Mathews, who heads the St. Petersburg office as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio welcomes, Lisa M. Datelle, Executive Vice President and Founder of Cypress Care, Inc., one of the nation's leading pharmacy benefits management companies focused entirely on the workers comp industry. There?s a lot to consider for the plaintiff as you?ll hear in this important discussion.
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Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:09:43 -0400 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Repetitive Stress Injuries
On this Workers? Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, turns to an expert to discuss Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Repetitive Stress Injuries. Alan welcomes, Dr. J. Mark Melhorn, an occupational orthopedic physician who specializes in hands and the upper extremities. In addition to his practice in orthopedics at the Hand Center in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Melhorn is a Clinical Assistant Professor, in the Section of Orthopedics, Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Be sure to listen!
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Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:10:13 -0400 Back Injuries and Treatments in the Workers Comp Setting
Workers? Comp Matters, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce, devotes this show to Back Injuries and Treatments in the Workers Comp Setting. Alan turns to the expert, Dr. Joseph Barr, Orthopedic Surgeon from Massachusetts General Hospital, specializing in spine surgery, to discuss this hot topic. And you won't want to miss 'Case of the Day,' as we put Dr. Barr to the test!
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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:31:50 -0400 This Week's Supreme Court Rulings and Wrap-up
A big week for the U.S. Supreme Court with five rulings involving free speech, religion and campaign finance. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss them and look ahead to upcoming SUPCO action. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi with the experts: Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times, American Lawyer Media, and Law.com and Amy Howe, Partner at Howe & Russell P.C in Washington D.C. and regular contributor to and editor of SCOTUSblog. Don?t miss it!
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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:31:06 -0400 Economics of Personal Injury Cases
Economics in the courtroom and in a settlement can be very different from what we think of in terms of economics. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with special guest Dr. John Scarbrough, who is president of Litigation Analytics, Inc. He has a PhD in economics, over 25 years' of experience in analyzing economic loss in the matters of personal injury and wrongful death and he has recently joined Ringler Associates. You'll hear about the concept of human capital and the ten myths of forensic economics.
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Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:40:58 -0400 Pet Food Contamination, Property Damage and Product Liability
On March 16, 2007, Ontario-based Menu Foods recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of pet food that it marketed under a variety of brand names. Many pets across the States became ill or even died. Join Law.com blogggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they discuss the pet food recall, the lawsuits and class actions filed against the distributor, product liability and property damage and the significance of pets in our society. Lawyer 2 Lawyer welcomes Attorney Jay Edelson, partner at the firm Blim & Edelson LLC out of Chicago, who filed one of the first class actions involving the contaminated pet food crisis and Attorney Bruce Wagman, partner with the firm Schiff Hardin LLP in San Francisco and Chief Outside Litigation Counsel of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Don?t miss it!
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Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:22:13 -0400 Avvo Class Action
The online numerical ranking system of lawyers, Avvo, launched last week with mixed reviews. Many attorneys complained about Avvo's information and some even called it a popularity contest. Two Seattle attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit against Avvo. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss thoughts about the product, the class action suit, competition among lawyers and the future of Avvo. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome our guests: Attorney John Henry Browne, criminal defense attorney at the Law offices of John Henry Browne out of Seattle and one of the attorneys filing the class action lawsuit, Carolyn Elefant, founder and principal attorney in the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant and blogger for MyShingle.com and Law.com's Legal Blog Watch and Denise Howell, appellate, intellectual property, and technology lawyer and blogger for Bag and Baggage. Don't miss it!
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Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:36:43 -0400 An Accident Victim's Inspiration
Ringler Radio?s special guest is Megan O?Neil, project manager for the World Institute on Disability?s ?Access to Assets? program. Following a car accident in 1995, Megan has been a paraplegic wheelchair user. At the suggestion of her attorney, she structured her settlement to provide for her financial future. Megan discusses her role as project manager, her experience as a beneficiary of a structured settlement and her goal to assist accident victims with their financial planning. She is an inspiration! Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Traci Kaas, from the Newport Beach, CA office of Ringler Associates, as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto.
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Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:19:37 -0400 Legal Liability and the TB Scare
A 31-year-old personal injury lawyer out of Atlanta, Andrew Speaker, stirred up an international public health emergency when he traveled to Europe after being diagnosed with a drug resistant form of tuberculosis. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will talk about the legal liability of this specific case. What can happen to Andrew Speaker legally? Can he be disbarred? As a lawyer, should he have known better? We will also discuss the doctors? liability. Did they give him permission to fly? Are they at fault? Join Law.com blogger and host J. Craig Williams as he gets insight from our guests: Professor Stephen Bainbridge, William D. Warren Professor of Law at UCLA and Dr. Robert Klitzman, co-founder of the Columbia University Center for Bioethics and an associate professor of clinical psychiatry at the university?s College of Physicians and Surgeons. Please join us!
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Wed, 6 Jun 2007 16:07:32 -0400 Cultural Differences Between Legal Systems
Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will talk to three attorneys to discuss their trip and ask them about the development of the legal system in China, what they learned and what they are bringing back to our legal system here in the States. We will also speak to another attorney who will give us his outlook on his experience as a lawyer in Hong Kong. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Nicholas Connon, from the firm Connon Wood Scheidemantle LLP, Malcolm S. McNeil, partner in the Los Angeles office of the Hawaii based law firm, Carlsmith Ball, Neville Asherson, Senior Partner in the law firm Asherson, Klein & Darbinian and Roderick Miller, lead partner in the law firm of Miller Peart which is based in Hong Kong. Don?t miss it!
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Mon, 4 Jun 2007 16:18:13 -0400 Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones Discusses Factoring
Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he reports from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio?s special guest is Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
In this show, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones will discuss factoring issues and the structured settlement, her political role and her goal to make a difference in her community.
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Tue, 29 May 2007 11:56:07 -0400 Celebrity Criminal Cases
On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we are going to discuss ?Celebrity Criminal Cases.? Why is the public so fascinated with seeing our stars in trouble? Is there special treatment when it comes to celebrities faced with legal problems or is it just the opposite. Does media coverage help or hurt a case or the image of the celebrity client? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi as they get the scoop from the experts. Lawyer 2 Lawyer welcomes Attorney Tom Mesereau, a partner with the firm of Mesereau & Yu, LLP in Los Angeles, and Attorney Jennifer Keller, a criminal defense attorney in Southern California, to discuss this hot topic! Don?t miss it!
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Wed, 23 May 2007 16:20:06 -0400 Lawyer Advertising
This month, verbal chaos ensued when the all-female law firm, Fetman, Garland & Associates, put up a racy 20 ft billboard in a trendy Chicago neighborhood, reading "Life is Short. Get a Divorce." Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we are going to discuss this controversial ad and question whether the firm went too far. We will also discuss the fallout and the advertising campaigns effect on the validity of attorneys. Join host and Law.com blogger, J. Craig Williams as he discusses this hot topic with the experts: Larry Bodine, a business development advisor who helps law firms, Tim O?Brien, President/CEO of The Personal Branding Group, Inc. and Jeffery Leving, national litigator and consultant from the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. in Chicago. Don?t miss it!
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Wed, 16 May 2007 16:01:10 -0400 Litigation in Brain Injury Cases
A lawsuit involving a person with a traumatic brain injury can be very complex as can be the injury itself. And the problems associated with brain injuries are life-long. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates with two very special guests who are experts on the topic; Boston attorney and well known litigator, Ken Kolpan who has vast experience in brain injury cases and a long time advocate for people with TBI along with Arlene Korab, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, whose personal experience with her son?s brain injury led her to devote her work to developing resources on a national level for the families of those injured. You?ll hear invaluable information for victims and attorneys and the launch of a new program to help American soldiers returning from Iraq with brain injuries.
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Mon, 14 May 2007 11:25:48 -0400 Legal Wikis
On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will explore the world of?Legal Wikis.? Are they helping or hurting the law? What does the future hold for Wikis? Are we reshaping years and years of facts through the click of a button? Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they hear from the experts: Martin Farley, an Intellectual Property Law librarian at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London, Tom Mighell, Senior Counsel and Litigation Technology Support Coordinator at Cowles & Thompson in Dallas and Daniel N. Lewis, entrepreneur and Vice President of Business Development and General Counsel of Wikia, Inc. Don?t miss this show!
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Thu, 10 May 2007 13:02:09 -0400 Historic Legal Cases: A Conversation with Attorney Joseph F. Rice about Big Tobacco
LegalTalkNetwork?s first in a series of special reports about important legal cases that changed the course of U.S. history. Kicking off the series with one of the largest cases against Big Tobacco and a landmark settlement that changed how tobacco companies operate today, we?re thrilled to bring you a conversation with one of the most well-known attorneys in the country, Joseph F. Rice from the prominent law firm of Motley Rice, LLC. Attorney Rice, who penned the historic tobacco settlement, brings us first-hand stories of that incredible case and how he and a cadre of courageous lawyers and whistleblowers made an impact.
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Mon, 7 May 2007 11:25:43 -0400 Patent Law and the Supreme Court
Two important Supreme Court rulings in patent cases this week KSR International Vs. Teleflex Inc., and Microsoft vs. AT&T. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss the decisions and talk to the experts about what this holds for the future of patent law. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome guests, Matthew I. Kreeger , a litigator in the San Francisco office of Morrison & Foerster, J. Matthew Buchanan from the firm, Dunlop, Codding and Rogers P.C in Oklahoma and Professor Joshua D. Sarnoff, Assistant Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, to discuss the Supreme Court's decisions on these patent law cases. Don't miss it!
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Wed, 2 May 2007 16:16:52 -0400 Legal Liability & Virginia Tech
On April 16, 2007, the tragedy at Virginia Tech rattled the world. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to the experts and discuss the issue of legal liability and the Virginia Tech shootings. Should University officials have done more to prevent the gunman? Does a recent Virginia Law prevent Universities from throwing out a student with suicidal tendencies? Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams as they get insight from our guests, Professor Anthony Sebok, Centennial Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research at the Brooklyn School of Law and Attorney Robert B. Smith from the firm Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau, & Saturley. Don?t miss it!
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Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:34:35 -0400 Productivity for Lawyers
Lawyers are understandably focused on winning their cases in court or in settlement. But often they don?t focus on the elements of running their business efficiently. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Brian Fillion, both of whom are experienced structured settlement brokers at Ringler Associates for a discussion with a well known business consulting expert, Guy Baker, Managing Director of BTA Advisory Group. You?ll hear some helpful tips about time management and communication skills that might help your law business run smoother.
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Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:25:40 -0400 Past & Future: Lawyer-Presidents
More than half of the 43 US Presidents have been lawyers! On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look back throughout history and reflect on the lawyers who used their legal background as a springboard to reach our Nation's highest office, and compare the backgrounds of the current list of lawyer candidates like Clinton, Edwards and Obama. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams turns to the experts, Dr. Barbara Perry, Carter Glass Professor of Government and Executive Director, at the Center for Civic Renewal at Sweet Briar College in Virginia, Professor Kinvin Wroth, Professor of Law at Vermont Law School and Professor David H. Bennett, Meredith Professor of History at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, to talk lawyer-presidents. Don?t miss it!
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Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:47:19 -0400 Sudden Wealth / Affluenza
Managing a sudden, large amount of money received by legal clients in a lawsuit or settlement award can be a daunting task. And studies show that most plaintiffs are not ready for it. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Steve Cochran, both of whom are from Ringler Associates for this discussion with one of the country?s preeminent experts on the topic, Dr. Ronit Lami, a Personal Growth and Development psychologist, a frequent speaker and well-known author on the topic of the psychology of money.
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Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:46:36 -0400 Legal Issues & the Imus Controversy
On his April 4th show, Don Imus, controversial radio host, went on the air and made derogatory remarks about the Rutgers? women?s basketball team that caused a groundswell of controversy. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will ask our experts what the legal issues are in this controversy. Are there legal issues or are there social issues that are being debated? Law.com blogger and host Bob Ambrogi turn to our guests Eileen O'Connor, counsel at Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe in Washington, D.C. and 24-year veteran broadcast journalist, Attorney Norman A. Pattis, criminal defense attorney and writer for the blog, Crime & Federalism, and Attorney Sandra S.Baron, Esq., Executive Director for the Media Law Resource Center to discuss the Imus controversy. Don?t miss this discussion!
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:48:01 -0400 InternetBar.org
Some lawyers can be ?set in their ways? or ?old-fashioned? when it comes to technology. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will take a look inside InternetBar.org and the InternetBar.org Institute and discuss how an online bar aims to shape the future of law worldwide. Law.com blogger and host Bob Ambrogi welcomes board members from InternetBar.org, Jeffrey M. Aresty, Esq., a Boston lawyer and President of InternetBar.org., Amelia ?Mel? Rea Maguire, partner in the law firm of Amelia Rea Maguire, P.A and Kenneth J. Vacovec, the founding partner of the firm, Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer. Tune in!
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Mon, 9 Apr 2007 13:15:45 -0400 Structured Settlement: How it Works
This Ringler Radio show is a comprehensive and convenient one-stop for information about how a structured settlement works. Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early, both of whom are from the New England operation of Ringler Associates and both of whom have over 25 years experience each, in the industry. Our special guest is Patricia J. Fairhurst, Director of the Structured Settlements Administration at Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. Liberty is among the top 10 writers of structured settlement annuities nationwide. Find out everything you need to know about the steps to a structured settlement in this program.
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Mon, 2 Apr 2007 11:36:44 -0400 The Misconceptions of E-Discovery
Today, e-discovery has become vital to attorneys and to their law businesses, however, some misconceptions exist such as Microsoft Vista?s effect on e-discovery. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi talks with the experts, Stephen D. Whetstone, Esq., VP of Client Development & Strategy for Stratify and Attorney Craig Ball, trial attorney and computer forensics examiner, to weigh in on the misconceptions of e-discovery and what the future holds for e-discovery. Co-host and attorney Craig Williams will be back on the next Lawyer 2 Lawyer show!
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Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:06:38 -0400 The 2007 ABA Tech Show
Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will be giving a preview of what?s new in the world of tech by taking you to the 2007 ABA Tech Show, taking place this week, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. We will be discussing the latest in tech gadgets, the education and training sessions offered at the ABA Tech Show and looking ahead to technology and how law firms are dealing with the ever-changing tech world. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Willams and Bob Ambrogi welcome the tech experts: Adriana Linares, legal technology trainer for LawTech Partners and blogger for I ? Tech and Dan Pinnington, Director of practicePRO and Chair of the 2007 ABA TechShow. Check it out!
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Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:32:18 -0400 Alternate Dispute Resolution
About 98% of all claims never make it to the courtroom. So the means by which they are settled can take many forms of alternate dispute resolution. Join us on this program with our very special guest, Attorney Tom Rutter, CEO of ADR Options in Philadelphia. He is a lawyer who has practiced law for over 40 years and specializes in complex cases of alternate dispute resolution. Listen as Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Ross Duncan, both of whom are from Ringler Associates and experienced experts in structured settlements walk through this discussion of negotiation, mediation and arbitration - one of the fastest growing fields of law.
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Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:25:51 -0400 International Constitutional Law & Counter-terrorism
With the invasion of Iraq and the adoption of a new constitution in Iraq, we have stepped into the arena of International Constitutional Law.In a post 9/11 world, we have also been introduced to the importance of Counter-terrorism. Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will explore International Constitutional Law, the countries involved, the many aspects, what the future holds for international countries and the importance of legal education. We will also take a look inside the world of counter-terrorism and the efforts taken by many to educate and secure the world. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi get insight from two very interesting guests: Professor Amos N. Guiora professor of law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy and Dean Tom Zwart International Dean and LLM-Director at the Utrecht School of Law in the Netherlands. Don?t miss this show!
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Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:21:17 -0400 Bench & the Bar
In the world of law, Judges and attorneys have been working side by side throughout history. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to our expert judges to discover what they look for in an attorney and what they expect. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Judge William W. Bedsworth, an Associate Justice for the California Fourth District Court of Appeal, Honorable William Dressel, President of the National Judicial College in Nevada and Judge Steve Leben, President of the American Judges Association, to discuss their view from behind the bench.
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Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:43:08 -0500 Structured Settlements in Workers Comp Cases
Sweeping changes in the law affecting workers? compensation cases in California have taken effect over the past two years. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates in Boston and Mike Zea, co-host from Ringler Associates in Newport Beach, CA with special guest, Attorney Nathan G. Halprin, managing partner at the Orange County law office of Tobin Lucks. Attorney Halprin has defended many employers in workers? comp cases and is a certified specialist in workers? comp at the California Bar, as well as a national speaker on the topic. Join us to explore all the changes in California including employer medical provider networks, utilization review and much more.
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Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:35:56 -0500 Special Edition of Workers Comp Matters
Join WCM host, Attorney Alan S. Pierce from the ABA Mid-Winter Meeting of the Workers Compensation Committee with special guests discussing emerging issues such as the current MSA problem, legislative reform to make settlements in WC easier and the unforeseen issue of volunteers who have had to cross state lines in disasters such as Katrina and how that affects WC cases. You won?t want to miss the important news from guests, Attorney James A. Reiter, Chairman of the National Workers Compensation Defense Network and partner at the Michigan firm of Pilchak Cohen & Tice, P.C as well as Attorney Hervey Levin from the Dallas, Texas law firm of Hervey Levin.
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Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:35:06 -0500 Marriage & Divorce Law
The idea of marriage and divorce is not what it was years ago for many people. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look at divorce law today and explore the world of marriage and how it has changed over the years. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome experts, Attorney Sherri Donovan, owner of the law firm, Sherri Donovan & Associates, P.C. and author of the published book, "Hit Him Where It Hurts-The Take No Prisoners Guide To Divorce" and Attorney Daniel E. Clement, principal in the Law Offices of Daniel E. Clement, and writer of the blog entitled, ?New York Divorce Report, New York?s Family and Law Blog.? Don?t miss it!
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Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:55:26 -0500 The Supreme Court & Phillip Morris
In the recent case, Philip Morris USA v. Williams, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the corporate giant in a punitive damage suit. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the power of the tobacco industry and big business, the Supreme Court justices and this controversial ruling. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi turn to the experts, Michael Gerhardt, professor of law at UNC School of Law, J. David Prince, professor of law at the William Mitchell College of Law and Mark Gottlieb, Executive Director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, to discuss this ruling. Don?t miss it!
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Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:43:23 -0500 NSSTA & The Plaintiff Bar
The Plaintiff Bar and the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) have a longstanding relationship critical to helping clients make the best financial choices after an award in a lawsuit. In fact 70% of plaintiff attorneys indicate they retain a structured settlement consultant to assist in the negotiations of claims settlements. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Tom Murray from Ringler Associates, with special guests, J.P. Steele, President of NSSTA and Randy Dyer, NSSTA Executive Vice President. Listen and hear about a new survey NSSTA commissioned on plaintiff lawyers and structured settlements.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:55:15 -0500 The Libby Trial & Freedom of Speech
The First Amendment and freedom of the press are front and center in the ?Scooter? Libby Trial. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we take a look at all the issues and discuss shield laws as well as bloggers in the courtroom. Attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, co-hosts of Lawyer2Lawyer, discuss the twists and turns with special guests, Ed Carter, Assistant Professor of Communications at Brigham Young University and Mark Obbie, Director of the Carnegie Legal Reporting Program at the Newhouse School, to get inside this action-packed trial.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:46:54 -0500 The Boston Terror Hoax
Last week, a guerilla marketing stunt headed by Turner Broadcasting went horribly wrong resulting in complete chaos in the city of Boston. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to expert, BU Professor of Law, Professor David Rossman to discuss this hot topic. Has guerilla marketing gone too far and who should pay for it? What sort of punishment should offenders who stir up this type of chaos face in a post 9/11 world? Do they deserve punishment at all? Listen to L2L for a powerful show.
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Fri, 9 Feb 2007 09:56:57 -0500 Special Report: Miscarriage of Justice
Joe Salvati, of Boston, was an innocent man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Legal researchers say this case is the longest, intentional wrongful imprisonment in the nation?s history. Listen to this LegalTalkNetwork Special Report with Salvati?s attorney, Victor Garo, who has led the long legal journey for justice, uncovering hidden evidence, and exposing false testimony from an FBI mob informant, Joe ?The Animal? Barboza. You?ll hear about legal twists and turns that sound like a movie plot. But it is real. Garo proved Salvati?s innocence to free him from prison, and now continues the battle in Federal Court in a civil suit for more than $100 million dollars against the government. Listen to this unbelievable story and hear how Attorney Garo and Boston reporter, Dan Rea, have kept the light shining on a miscarriage of justice.
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Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:50:23 -0500 Remembering Attorney Jay BloomBecker
Last year, workers comp attorney, Jay BloomBecker from Santa Cruz, California, was tragically gunned down in his office by a disgruntled client. The client had been upset with the settlement he received from his workers' comp claim. Today on Ringler Radio, we would like to address the difficulty of dealing with clients who either don?t understand the significance of their release signature or those who go to extreme measures when the money runs out. Host Larry Cohen of Ringler Associates reaches out to Attorney BloomBecker?s close friend, Attorney Bob Taren, to honor a man who did so much for the world of workers compensation.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:38:48 -0500 Part-Time GCs and their New Role
Bombarded by technology and issues of backdating stock options and fraud, how can General Counsel be an expert in everything? In this show, we discuss the popularity of hiring part-time GCs and the new role of the GC as the ?superhero? of the company. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to the experts, John J. Isaza, Esq. the principal of Isaza Consulting. LLC in Newport Coast, CA and Stuart Blake, co-founder of The General Counsel, LLC based in Newport Beach, Ca, to discuss this topic. Don?t miss it!
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Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:28:28 -0500 The Power of e-discovery
Most recently, some major companies have found themselves being investigated by authorities and many of them are discovering that they are losing the battle on how they handle their emails and important corporate documents. In this show, we will be discussing the recent issues plaguing companies and firms, the power of e-discovery, the world of limitless legal technology and the revised FRCP. Co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome e-discovery experts, Attorney Thomas I. Barnett, Special Counsel for Sullivan & Cromwell, Michele C.S. Lange, staff attorney in the Electronic Evidence Services group at KrollOntrack Inc. and Attorney Craig Ball, writer for the Law Technology News? column, "Ball in your Court.? Don?t miss it.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:04:06 -0500 Structured Sales
A structured sale, which is becoming very popular with baby boomers and retirees, is essentially a financial planning strategy in which an annuity is structured for sellers of appreciated businesses and real estate. How does it work and for whom is a structured sale best suited? Find out all the details on this Ringler Radio show, hosted by Larry Cohen of Ringler Associates, with expert guest, Cliff Brown, who is a member of Ringler Associates and President of Capstone Bay, a nationally recognized leader in wealth transfer planning. Cliff is a certified financial planner with more than 18 years of experience. As a Ringler Associate, Cliff provides structured sales annuities through Ringler Associates.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500 International Employment Law
Global business has raised the importance of International Employment Law. And Coast to Coast welcomes a global list of guests on this topic. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi introduce us to an attorney from the U.S., and employment law practitioners from the UK, Germany and France to discuss the many branches of International Employment Law. Listen as we hear from U.S. Attorney Nicholas Connon, partner in the law firm of Connon Wood Scheidemantle, Ramyar Moghadassi a dual-qualified lawyer specializing in international employment law at the firm of Moghadassi & Associates in London, Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen, partner and specialist in employment and labor law at the firm, CMS Hasche Sigle in Koln Germany and Patrick Thiébart, Esq., the Head of Franklin?s Labor & Employment team in Paris.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:12:59 -0500 Legal Predictions for 2007
Happy New Year! Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they ring in the New Year and welcome back last year?s guests for Coast to Coast?s ?2nd Annual Predictions Show.? Bob & Craig take a look back on the year that was and make predictions for the year ahead. C2C welcomes back, Attorney Stephen L. Kaplan, attorney from the law firm of Hicks, Mims & Kaplan out of Los Angeles, California and Attorney Carolyn Elefant, founder and principal attorney in the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant (LOCE) and author of www.myshingle.com. Don?t miss the predictions for ?07!
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Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:21:57 -0500 Structured Settlements and Financial Planning
You may not think of it at first, but a structured settlement broker and a financial planner can meet the needs of many clients who find themselves in the position of a large monetary award in a lawsuit. Designing a structured settlement and long-term financial planning can address both short-term financial needs and long-term investments collaboratively. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Tony Robinson both of whom are from Ringler Associates, with special guest and financial planning expert, Julie Robinson as they discuss the many important factors including tax free annuities, and risk tolerance for prospective clients.
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