J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi are top law bloggers that together host Lawyer2Lawyer. They bring us their (sometimes opposing!) views on a variety of hot legal topics from literally across the country. Williams, defense attorney and partner at Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, specializes in civil and business criminal cases that involve complex business lawsuits, contract actions and environmental issues. Williams is a prolific writer and former journalist. Ambrogi represents clients at the intersection of law, media and technology. His firm, Law Offices of Robert J. Ambrogi is located in Massachusetts and focuses on media and new media law as well as mediation and arbitration. Ambrogi is the only person ever to hold the top editorial positions at both national U.S. legal newspapers, the National Law Journal and Lawyers Weekly USA. We're thrilled to bring the two together in this first-of-its-kind Internet radio show! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/ (c) www.LegalTalkNetwork.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:08:49 -0500 admin@legaltalknetwork.com (admin) Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:24:43 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com Lawyer2Lawyer - Law News and Legal Topics J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi are top law bloggers that together host Lawyer2Lawyer. They bring us their (sometimes opposing!) views on a variety of hot legal topics from literally across the country. Williams, defense attorney and partner at Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, specializes in civil and business criminal cases that involve complex business lawsuits, contract actions and environmental issues. Williams is a prolific writer and former journalist. Ambrogi represents clients at the intersection of law, media and technology. His firm, Law Offices of Robert J. Ambrogi is located in Massachusetts and focuses on media and new media law as well as mediation and arbitration. Ambrogi is the only person ever to hold the top editorial positions at both national U.S. legal newspapers, the National Law Journal and Lawyers Weekly USA. We're thrilled to bring the two together in this first-of-its-kind Internet radio show! Legal Talk Network Legal Talk Network admin@legaltalknetwork.com vioxx, Ambrogi, Williams, legal, law, trial, lawyer, attorney,legal talk,settlement, legal news, no no http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/C2C_144.jpg http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/ 141 141 The world’s tiger population has declined by 97%. The African elephant population has been cut in half. 33% of open-ocean sharks are now threatened with extinction. These and other alarming statistics have created worldwide legal action to save the Earth’s endangered species. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney J. Craig Williams explores laws and initiatives designed to save threatened species with attorney and WildAid board member, David Kracke of Nichols and Associates in Portland, Oregon. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/02/the-legal-crusade-to-save-endangered-species/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/02/the-legal-crusade-to-save-endangered-species/ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:57:38 -0500 The Legal Crusade to Save Endangered Species The world’s tiger population has declined by 97%. The African elephant population has been cut in half. 33% of open-ocean sharks are now threatened with extinction. These and other alarming statistics have created worldwide legal action to save the Earth’s endangered species. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney J. Craig Williams explores laws and initiatives designed to save threatened species with attorney and WildAid board member, David Kracke of Nichols and Associates in Portland, Oregon. 35:51 Legal Talk Network Animal Law, canned hunting, Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species, David Kracke, Endangered Species Act, endangered Species Law, Federal Endangered Species Act, International Endangered Species Laws, Rhino horn, Shark Fins, WildAid no no The capsizing of the luxury cruise ship, Costa Concordia, off the coast of Italy has created a torrent of possible criminal charges against the captain and civil litigation against the cruise line company in courtrooms around the world. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, along with Attorney Joseph McFaul, special counsel for Sedgwick LLP in Irvine, California, sort through the plethora of legal issues associated with this cruise ship tragedy. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/liability-in-the-costa-concordia-cruise-ship-tragedy/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/liability-in-the-costa-concordia-cruise-ship-tragedy/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:23:23 -0500 Liability in the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Tragedy The capsizing of the luxury cruise ship, Costa Concordia, off the coast of Italy has created a torrent of possible criminal charges against the captain and civil litigation against the cruise line company in courtrooms around the world. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, along with Attorney Joseph McFaul, special counsel for Sedgwick LLP in Irvine, California, sort through the plethora of legal issues associated with this cruise ship tragedy. 35:07 Legal Talk Network abandon ship, admiralty law, captain responsibilities, Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Concordia, cruise ship liability, forum selection clause, international liability, international maritime organization, Joseph McFaul, Maritime Law, salvage rights no no Since 2010, there has been great debate over the controversial ruling, Citizens United. Most recently, the Montana Supreme Court challenged the decision while Senator McCain called it "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen." Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome, Attorney Joseph M. Birkenstock, former chief counsel of the Democratic National Committee and Bradley A. Smith, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Center for Competitive Politics and former Commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, for an in-depth discussion on the impact of the ruling during an election year and its influence on the upcoming Presidential election. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/revisiting-citizens-united-in-an-election-year/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/revisiting-citizens-united-in-an-election-year/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:18:15 -0500 Revisiting Citizens United in an Election Year Since 2010, there has been great debate over the controversial ruling, Citizens United. Most recently, the Montana Supreme Court challenged the decision while Senator McCain called it "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen." Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome, Attorney Joseph M. Birkenstock, former chief counsel of the Democratic National Committee and Bradley A. Smith, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Center for Competitive Politics and former Commissioner on the Federal Election Commission, for an in-depth discussion on the impact of the ruling during an election year and its influence on the upcoming Presidential election. 35:05 Legal Talk Network 2012 election, Bradley Smith, Campaign finanace regulation, Campaign Finance Law, citizens united, election law, First Amendment, Independant Expenditures by Corporations, Joseph Birkenstock, McCain-Feingold, Super PAC no no Decriminalizing medical marijuana, fighting to repeal healthcare reform and using social media as evidence are just a few of the topics trending in the legal industry in 2012. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams discusses the hottest trends currently transforming the legal world with attorney and legal trend-watcher Danny Cevallos, the founding partner of Cevallos & Wong, L.L.P. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/what%E2%80%99s-trending-in-2012/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/what%E2%80%99s-trending-in-2012/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:07 -0500 What’s Trending in 2012? Decriminalizing medical marijuana, fighting to repeal healthcare reform and using social media as evidence are just a few of the topics trending in the legal industry in 2012. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams discusses the hottest trends currently transforming the legal world with attorney and legal trend-watcher Danny Cevallos, the founding partner of Cevallos & Wong, L.L.P. 34:12 Legal Talk Network Danny Cevallos, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA rights, gay marriage, law student employment, marijuana reform, Overtime Law, privileged facebook data, social media discovery, social media evidence, Surveillance, virtual law firm no no From the spectacle of the Casey Anthony trial, to the great debate over the health care law, to the controversial immigration law in Arizona, 2011 was a big year in the law. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to review his 2011 predictions and look ahead to a brand new year, 2012! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/the-2011-year-in-review-legal-predictions-for-2012/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/01/the-2011-year-in-review-legal-predictions-for-2012/ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:56:15 -0500 The 2011 Year in Review & Legal Predictions for 2012 From the spectacle of the Casey Anthony trial, to the great debate over the health care law, to the controversial immigration law in Arizona, 2011 was a big year in the law. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to review his 2011 predictions and look ahead to a brand new year, 2012! 38:33 Legal Talk Network 2012 election, amazon smartphone, campaign contribution, Facebook IPO, interest rates, IOLTA, iphone, legal predictions, legal services, municipal bankruptcy, stephen kaplan, world economy no no War dogs serve bravely alongside the men and women of the U.S. Military. Their handlers consider them heroes, but the military still classifies military working dogs as equipment. Up until recently, these canine soldiers were left behind or even euthanized after the fighting stopped. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Ron Aiello, the president and co-founder of The United States War Dogs Association, and Carter Dillard, the director of litigation for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and discuss what laws need to change so that war dogs get the respect that they deserve from the U.S. military. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-fight-for-the-legal-rights-of-war-dogs/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-fight-for-the-legal-rights-of-war-dogs/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:33:56 -0500 The Fight for the Legal Rights of War Dogs War dogs serve bravely alongside the men and women of the U.S. Military. Their handlers consider them heroes, but the military still classifies military working dogs as equipment. Up until recently, these canine soldiers were left behind or even euthanized after the fighting stopped. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Ron Aiello, the president and co-founder of The United States War Dogs Association, and Carter Dillard, the director of litigation for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and discuss what laws need to change so that war dogs get the respect that they deserve from the U.S. military. 39:37 Legal Talk Network animal cruelty, Animal Law, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Carter Dillard, dogs for defense, euthanasia, k-9 veteran, military dogs, robbie's law, Ron Aiello, US War Dogs, war dogs no no Music makes the world go ‘round and on this holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi celebrate with a music themed show! First up, Bob and Craig welcome Attorney Jeffrey M. Aresty, founder and current President of Internetbar.org and Attorney Ruha Devanesan, the Executive Director & Vice President of IBO, to talk about the mission of the Internet Bar's PeaceTones Legal Empowerment project. Later in the program, we share a holiday treat from a great songwriter and longtime friend, Attorney Larry Savell! Happy Holidays! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-peacetones-legal-empowerment-project-the-power-of-music/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-peacetones-legal-empowerment-project-the-power-of-music/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:07:04 -0500 The PeaceTones Legal Empowerment Project & the Power of Music Music makes the world go ‘round and on this holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi celebrate with a music themed show! First up, Bob and Craig welcome Attorney Jeffrey M. Aresty, founder and current President of Internetbar.org and Attorney Ruha Devanesan, the Executive Director & Vice President of IBO, to talk about the mission of the Internet Bar's PeaceTones Legal Empowerment project. Later in the program, we share a holiday treat from a great songwriter and longtime friend, Attorney Larry Savell! Happy Holidays! 33:51 Legal Talk Network copyright, Intellectual Property, internet bar, InternetBar.org, Jeffrey Aresty, larry savell, lawtunes, legal empowerment network, Music Law, peacetones, Ruha Devanesan, Wanito no no Should the U.S. Supreme Court broadcast its sessions to the American public or should cameras be kept out of the SCOTUS chamber? Proponents of cameras say they are needed for transparency. Opponents call the idea potentially unconstitutional and harmful. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Nancy Marder, Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law and Eric P. Robinson, Deputy Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Courts and Media at the University of Nevada in Reno, for an in depth discussion on both sides of this very important issue. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-controversy-over-cameras-in-the-u-s-supreme-court/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-controversy-over-cameras-in-the-u-s-supreme-court/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:01:11 -0500 The Controversy over Cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court Should the U.S. Supreme Court broadcast its sessions to the American public or should cameras be kept out of the SCOTUS chamber? Proponents of cameras say they are needed for transparency. Opponents call the idea potentially unconstitutional and harmful. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Nancy Marder, Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law and Eric P. Robinson, Deputy Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Courts and Media at the University of Nevada in Reno, for an in depth discussion on both sides of this very important issue. 39:42 Legal Talk Network Affordable Care Act, cameras in the courtroom act, media law, open courts, Open Government, Supreme Court, technology in the courtroom, video vs. audio no no With two wars winding down, there are great efforts in the legal community to help returning troops, their families and all other veterans with the many legal issues they face back home. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Nan Heald, the Executive Director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance and Jim Strickland, a nationally recognized expert on disability benefits, to discuss their personal missions to assist our service members with disability benefits and the Service Members Civil Relief Act. They also talk about the role of the VA and how lawyers can help these brave men and women who serve our country. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/legal-assistance-for-our-troops-veterans-military-families/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/legal-assistance-for-our-troops-veterans-military-families/ Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:37:27 -0500 Legal Assistance for our Troops, Veterans & Military Families With two wars winding down, there are great efforts in the legal community to help returning troops, their families and all other veterans with the many legal issues they face back home. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Nan Heald, the Executive Director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance and Jim Strickland, a nationally recognized expert on disability benefits, to discuss their personal missions to assist our service members with disability benefits and the Service Members Civil Relief Act. They also talk about the role of the VA and how lawyers can help these brave men and women who serve our country. 38:57 Legal Talk Network Jim Strickland, Military Legal Assistance, Nan Heald, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Post traumatic stress syndrome, PTSD, Service member civil relief act, USERRA, veteran benefits, Veterans rights no no The fight against drunk driving has been going on for more than a century. On this week’s Lawyer2Lawyer, host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Atlanta DUI Defense Attorney, George Stein and the author of One for the Road: Drunk Driving since 1900, Dr. Barron Lerner of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, for an in-depth discussion on the history, laws, initiatives, and successes and failures surrounding drunk driving. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-legal-battle-against-drunk-driving/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/12/the-legal-battle-against-drunk-driving/ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:55:18 -0500 The Legal Battle Against Drunk Driving The fight against drunk driving has been going on for more than a century. On this week’s Lawyer2Lawyer, host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Atlanta DUI Defense Attorney, George Stein and the author of One for the Road: Drunk Driving since 1900, Dr. Barron Lerner of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, for an in-depth discussion on the history, laws, initiatives, and successes and failures surrounding drunk driving. 38:46 Legal Talk Network alcohol tolerance, BAC, Barron Lerner, Blood alcohol Content, Drunk Driving, Drunk Driving Law, DUI, DUI law, Field Sobriety Test, George Stein, Ignition interlock, traffic safety no no With court closings, dismissal of cases, and giant backlogs, the American court system is in crisis. In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Laura Abel from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Stephen N. Zack, former President of the American Bar Association, to take a look at the impact of massive budget cuts on our courts, the cases, the staff and just how long this will all last. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/the-impact-of-budget-cuts-on-the-court-system/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/the-impact-of-budget-cuts-on-the-court-system/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:41:27 -0500 The Impact of Budget Cuts on the Court System With court closings, dismissal of cases, and giant backlogs, the American court system is in crisis. In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Laura Abel from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Stephen N. Zack, former President of the American Bar Association, to take a look at the impact of massive budget cuts on our courts, the cases, the staff and just how long this will all last. 37:30 Legal Talk Network ABA Commission on Preservation of Justice System, Civics, Court underfunding, justice index, Laura Abel, Legal aid, Legal Funding, legal services, Public Defenders, Stephen Zack, IOLTA no no With former defensive football coach Jerry Sandusky accused of raping children and university officials charged with covering up the crimes, the Penn State child sex abuse scandal raises countless legal questions. Could the university be held liable? Could other university officials, including legendary coach Joe Paterno face criminal charges? What laws need to be changed to prevent this from happening again? In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams along with Professor Marci Hamilton of the Cardozo School of Law and Attorney Philip Masorti, Senior Partner at Masorti-Sullivan P.C. discuss the complexities of this growing scandal. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/the-penn-state-football-scandal/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/the-penn-state-football-scandal/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:54:27 -0500 The Penn State Football Scandal With former defensive football coach Jerry Sandusky accused of raping children and university officials charged with covering up the crimes, the Penn State child sex abuse scandal raises countless legal questions. Could the university be held liable? Could other university officials, including legendary coach Joe Paterno face criminal charges? What laws need to be changed to prevent this from happening again? In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams along with Professor Marci Hamilton of the Cardozo School of Law and Attorney Philip Masorti, Senior Partner at Masorti-Sullivan P.C. discuss the complexities of this growing scandal. 38:31 Legal Talk Network child abuse, Clergy Sex abuse, First Amendment, mandatory abuse reporting, Marci Hamilton, mcmartin preschool, Penn State, penn state litigation, Philip Masorti, Sexual Abuse, sexual abuse cover-up, vicil window statute of limitations no no Cyberbullying, sexting, downloading music illegally. What is a teen to do when they find themselves in legal trouble or maybe even a victim of a possible crime? On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Judge Thomas A. Jacobs, founder of AsktheJudge.info, about this interactive legal forum for teens. Judge Jacobs explains how technology has changed the face of law in the teen community, what teens everywhere need to know about their personal rights and how they can educate themselves through laws and recent court decisions. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/legal-issues-facing-teens-today/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/legal-issues-facing-teens-today/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:02:00 -0500 Legal Issues Facing Teens Today Cyberbullying, sexting, downloading music illegally. What is a teen to do when they find themselves in legal trouble or maybe even a victim of a possible crime? On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Judge Thomas A. Jacobs, founder of AsktheJudge.info, about this interactive legal forum for teens. Judge Jacobs explains how technology has changed the face of law in the teen community, what teens everywhere need to know about their personal rights and how they can educate themselves through laws and recent court decisions. 39:53 Legal Talk Network askthejudge.info, cell phone free speech, Cyberbullying, free spirit publishing, internet free speech, legal issues of teens, shoplifting, teen law, truancy, what are my rights no no On our last podcast, Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights, we were joined by three bloggers who discussed the case surrounding Richmond, Virginia attorney, Horace Hunter and the Virginia State Bar Association, over a controversial blog post. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Attorney Horace F. Hunter from Hunter & Lipton, PC, about this widely-publicized controversy, his appeal and the impact of his now infamous blog post on the legal blogosphere. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/attorney-horace-hunters-blog-controversy-first-amendment-rights/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/11/attorney-horace-hunters-blog-controversy-first-amendment-rights/ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:13:33 -0400 Attorney Horace Hunter’s Blog Controversy & First Amendment Rights On our last podcast, Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights, we were joined by three bloggers who discussed the case surrounding Richmond, Virginia attorney, Horace Hunter and the Virginia State Bar Association, over a controversial blog post. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Attorney Horace F. Hunter from Hunter & Lipton, PC, about this widely-publicized controversy, his appeal and the impact of his now infamous blog post on the legal blogosphere. 36:32 Legal Talk Network First Amendment, Free Speech, Horace Hunter, lawyer advertising, lawyer blogging, Legal ethics, Rules of professional conduct, rules of professional responsibility, virginia state bar association no no Should lawyers blog about specifics in their cases? The Virginia State Bar Association has sanctioned Attorney Horace Hunter for blogging about a case and he’s appealing based on First Amendment rights. A Washington Post article first brought attention to this story which has wide impact in the legal blogosphere.. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Kevin O’Keefe, CEO and Publisher of LexBlog, Eric E. Johnson from The University of North Dakota School of Law and Peter Vieth, Legal Editor for Virginia Lawyers Weekly, to talk about this controversial case, lawyers blogging and their First Amendment rights. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/legal-blogging-ethics-and-first-amendment-rights/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/legal-blogging-ethics-and-first-amendment-rights/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:08:59 -0400 Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights Should lawyers blog about specifics in their cases? The Virginia State Bar Association has sanctioned Attorney Horace Hunter for blogging about a case and he’s appealing based on First Amendment rights. A Washington Post article first brought attention to this story which has wide impact in the legal blogosphere.. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Kevin O’Keefe, CEO and Publisher of LexBlog, Eric E. Johnson from The University of North Dakota School of Law and Peter Vieth, Legal Editor for Virginia Lawyers Weekly, to talk about this controversial case, lawyers blogging and their First Amendment rights. 37:52 Legal Talk Network Confidentiality, Eric Johnson, First Amendment, Free Speech, Horace Hunter, kevin okeefe, lawyer advertising, lawyer blogging, Lawyers Weekly, Legal ethics, lexblog, Peter Vieth no no There is a public debate in Topeka, Kansas regarding prosecution of misdemeanors in some domestic violence prosecutions, stemming from serious budget cuts to the judicial system. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Joyce Grover, Executive Director at Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and Viktoria Kristiansson an Attorney Advisor for AEquitas, to take a look at this controversy’s impact on domestic abuse victims, the general public’s response, the District Attorney’s change of heart and spotlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/budget-cuts-topeka%e2%80%99s-misdemeanor-domestic-battery-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/budget-cuts-topeka%e2%80%99s-misdemeanor-domestic-battery-law/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:14:46 -0400 Budget Cuts & Topeka’s Misdemeanor Domestic Battery Law There is a public debate in Topeka, Kansas regarding prosecution of misdemeanors in some domestic violence prosecutions, stemming from serious budget cuts to the judicial system. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Joyce Grover, Executive Director at Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and Viktoria Kristiansson an Attorney Advisor for AEquitas, to take a look at this controversy’s impact on domestic abuse victims, the general public’s response, the District Attorney’s change of heart and spotlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 38:11 Legal Talk Network AEquitas, budget cuts, budget cuts in judicial system, concurrent jurisdiction, domestic abuse law, Domestic Violence, KCSDV, misdemeanor domestic battery law no no Steve Jobs and Apple changed the way we communicate, listen to music, watch movies and conduct business through technology. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams joins Ben Stevens, a practicing attorney and blogger for the popular blog, The MacLawyer and Finis Price, attorney and co-founder of Technoesq Presentations, as they take a look at the influence of Steve Jobs and Apple on the legal profession, the current state of tech within the legal community and if Jobs’ ideas have driven innovation in other ways that have impacted lawyers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/the-impact-of-steve-jobs-on-the-legal-profession/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/the-impact-of-steve-jobs-on-the-legal-profession/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:24:11 -0400 The Impact of Steve Jobs on the Legal Profession Steve Jobs and Apple changed the way we communicate, listen to music, watch movies and conduct business through technology. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams joins Ben Stevens, a practicing attorney and blogger for the popular blog, The MacLawyer and Finis Price, attorney and co-founder of Technoesq Presentations, as they take a look at the influence of Steve Jobs and Apple on the legal profession, the current state of tech within the legal community and if Jobs’ ideas have driven innovation in other ways that have impacted lawyers. 38:55 Legal Talk Network Apple, Cloud Computing, iPad, iphone, lawyers and technology, legal apps, mac lawyer, Macintosh, Smartphone, steve jobs, technoesq no no With people filling the streets in "Occupy Wall Street" protests, Bank of America planning to charge for debit card usage and foreclosure rates on mortgages still on the rise, the general public has had enough. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Professor Tamar Frankel from Boston University School of Law and Attorney Lanny Davis, principal in the Washington D.C. law firm of Lanny J. Davis & Associates, as they take a look at banking laws after the so-called ‘Dodd-Frank reform,’ pending litigation relating to banking and try to examine this wave of dissatisfaction with our financial systems. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/wall-street-protests-dodd-frank-banking-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/10/wall-street-protests-dodd-frank-banking-law/ Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:23:25 -0400 Wall Street Protests, Dodd-Frank & Banking Law With people filling the streets in "Occupy Wall Street" protests, Bank of America planning to charge for debit card usage and foreclosure rates on mortgages still on the rise, the general public has had enough. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Professor Tamar Frankel from Boston University School of Law and Attorney Lanny Davis, principal in the Washington D.C. law firm of Lanny J. Davis & Associates, as they take a look at banking laws after the so-called ‘Dodd-Frank reform,’ pending litigation relating to banking and try to examine this wave of dissatisfaction with our financial systems. 37:29 Legal Talk Network banking legislation, commercial banking, Consumer Protection, dirivitive commercial paper, Dodd frank, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform, glass-steagall, lanny davis, tamar frankel, Uncollateralized debt no no There are many cases on the U.S. Supreme Court docket to watch, from the highly publicized Fourth Amendment GPS tracking case in United States v. Jones, to indecency in FCC v. Fox Television, to a prisoner strip search case, Florence v. Board of Freeholders. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Amy Howe, editor of SCOTUSblog.com and Wilson R. Huhn , a C. Blake McDowell, Jr., Professor and a Constitutional Law Research Fellow at The University of Akron School of Law, to spotlight the biggest cases of the upcoming term, the Justices and which cases will get the most attention. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/2011-2012-u-s-supreme-court-term-preview/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/2011-2012-u-s-supreme-court-term-preview/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:33:58 -0400 2011-2012 U.S. Supreme Court Term Preview There are many cases on the U.S. Supreme Court docket to watch, from the highly publicized Fourth Amendment GPS tracking case in United States v. Jones, to indecency in FCC v. Fox Television, to a prisoner strip search case, Florence v. Board of Freeholders. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Amy Howe, editor of SCOTUSblog.com and Wilson R. Huhn , a C. Blake McDowell, Jr., Professor and a Constitutional Law Research Fellow at The University of Akron School of Law, to spotlight the biggest cases of the upcoming term, the Justices and which cases will get the most attention. 37:42 Legal Talk Network affirmitive action, amy howe, FCC Policy, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, gay marriage, gps tracking, bscotusblog, Supreme Court, University of Akron, US Supreme Court, Wilson Huhn no no Six years ago, a little legal podcast, Lawyer2Lawyer, entered the world of podcasting and grew in popularity, thanks to our loyal listeners, great guests and two star attorneys! Today, Lawyer2Lawyer is the longest running legal podcast with 304 podcasts published at Legal Talk Network. Since 2005, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams have discussed everything from technology in the legal profession, controversial Supreme Court decisions to debates over legal topics in just about every legal practice area you can imagine. On this very special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Bob and Craig reflect on the past 6 years and share some of their favorite highlights, guests and shows and some words of wisdom! And for some fun - hear some outtakes of Bob and Craig too! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/lawyer2lawyer-celebrates-6-year-anniversary/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/lawyer2lawyer-celebrates-6-year-anniversary/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:26:00 -0400 Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 6 Year Anniversary Six years ago, a little legal podcast, Lawyer2Lawyer, entered the world of podcasting and grew in popularity, thanks to our loyal listeners, great guests and two star attorneys! Today, Lawyer2Lawyer is the longest running legal podcast with 304 podcasts published at Legal Talk Network. Since 2005, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams have discussed everything from technology in the legal profession, controversial Supreme Court decisions to debates over legal topics in just about every legal practice area you can imagine. On this very special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Bob and Craig reflect on the past 6 years and share some of their favorite highlights, guests and shows and some words of wisdom! And for some fun - hear some outtakes of Bob and Craig too! 47:50 Legal Talk Network Anniversary, Civil Rights, gay marriage, job search, legal services, war crimes no no This year marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 where our world changed forever. Since that tragic day, the legal community has pitched in - sometimes quietly advocating for victim’s families. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Leo Boyle from the law firm, Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow and one of the founders of Trial Lawyers Care and Marilyn Berger executive producer, writer and co-director of the film, Out of the Ashes: 9/11, to look back at 9/11, discuss how lawyers got involved after the attacks, the legal issues that remain, the Victim’s Compensation Fund and how this tragedy has impacted and shaped the legal system. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/911-the-impact-on-the-legal-system-ten-years-later/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/911-the-impact-on-the-legal-system-ten-years-later/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:56:54 -0400 9/11: The Impact on the Legal System Ten Years Later This year marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 where our world changed forever. Since that tragic day, the legal community has pitched in - sometimes quietly advocating for victim’s families. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Leo Boyle from the law firm, Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow and one of the founders of Trial Lawyers Care and Marilyn Berger executive producer, writer and co-director of the film, Out of the Ashes: 9/11, to look back at 9/11, discuss how lawyers got involved after the attacks, the legal issues that remain, the Victim’s Compensation Fund and how this tragedy has impacted and shaped the legal system. 38:22 Legal Talk Network 9/11, lawyers helping disaster victims, leo boyle, Marilyn Berger, Out of the Ashes, pro bono, Trial Lawyers Care, Victim Compensation Fund no no The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T’s takeover of T-Mobile USA. After reviewing the details of the 39-billion-dollar deal, the DOJ said this acquisition would not be good for consumers. AT&T disagrees. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Maurice E. Stucke, from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Attorney Allen Grunes from the firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and Evan Koblentz, a reporter for Law Technology News, to discuss the suit and the impact on the mobile technology world and consumers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/feds-antitrust-challenge-to-att-merger-with-t-mobile/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/feds-antitrust-challenge-to-att-merger-with-t-mobile/ Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:57:40 -0400 Feds Antitrust Challenge to AT&T Merger with T-Mobile The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T’s takeover of T-Mobile USA. After reviewing the details of the 39-billion-dollar deal, the DOJ said this acquisition would not be good for consumers. AT&T disagrees. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Maurice E. Stucke, from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Attorney Allen Grunes from the firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and Evan Koblentz, a reporter for Law Technology News, to discuss the suit and the impact on the mobile technology world and consumers. 37:44 Legal Talk Network 2010 merger guidelines, Allen Grunes, AT&T Mobile, clayton act, concentrated industries, Evan Koblentz, heartgard rubino act, Maurice Stucke, Mergers and acquisitions, Sherman antitrust act no no A little noted change in copyright law 35 years ago is starting a multi-billion dollar battle today between musicians and record companies. This provision gives artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand the right to reclaim ownership of their work and pocket all the profits, but record companies are singing a different tune. The industry says master recordings and profits belong to them in perpetuity. Where is this legal debate going? Listen as Attorney and Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams, along with Attorney and artist advocate Kenneth Abdo of the Lommen Abdo Law Firm and Attorney and author Steve Gordon of Steve Gordon Law discuss the intricate details of this fight over copyright law. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/the-new-legal-battle-over-song-rights/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/09/the-new-legal-battle-over-song-rights/ Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:32:03 -0400 The New Legal Battle over Song Rights A little noted change in copyright law 35 years ago is starting a multi-billion dollar battle today between musicians and record companies. This provision gives artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand the right to reclaim ownership of their work and pocket all the profits, but record companies are singing a different tune. The industry says master recordings and profits belong to them in perpetuity. Where is this legal debate going? Listen as Attorney and Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams, along with Attorney and artist advocate Kenneth Abdo of the Lommen Abdo Law Firm and Attorney and author Steve Gordon of Steve Gordon Law discuss the intricate details of this fight over copyright law. 39:49 Legal Talk Network copyright, copyright owners rights, copyright revision of 1976, copyright termination rights, digital music industry, entertainment law, intra-author disputes, Ken Abdo, multiple participants as authors, music law transactions, Steve Gordon no no After serving eighteen years behind bars, three men, better known as the "West Memphis Three", were released from prison, after maintaining their innocence for years. Back In 1993, teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, Jr., were jailed after three eight year old boys were found brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams joins Laura H. Nirider, Staff Attorney and Adjunct Professor at the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth (CWCY), Attorney Ken Swindle, organizer of Attorneys of Conscience and Lonnie Soury, a media expert with experience in high profile criminal and civil litigation and wrongful convictions, to discuss this highly controversial case, reaction from the community, the Alford plea and what the future holds for these men and the victims’ families. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/the-release-of-the-west-memphis-three/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/the-release-of-the-west-memphis-three/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:20:19 -0400 The Release of the "West Memphis Three" After serving eighteen years behind bars, three men, better known as the "West Memphis Three", were released from prison, after maintaining their innocence for years. Back In 1993, teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, Jr., were jailed after three eight year old boys were found brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams joins Laura H. Nirider, Staff Attorney and Adjunct Professor at the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth (CWCY), Attorney Ken Swindle, organizer of Attorneys of Conscience and Lonnie Soury, a media expert with experience in high profile criminal and civil litigation and wrongful convictions, to discuss this highly controversial case, reaction from the community, the Alford plea and what the future holds for these men and the victims’ families. 35:45 Legal Talk Network Alfred plea, attorneys of Conscience, Devils Know, DNA Evidence, false confession, interrogation technique, involuntary confession, Ken Swindle, Laura Nirider, Lonnie Soury, police interrogation of children, wrongful conviction no no Do authorities have a right to shut down cell phone service in the wake of flash-mob protests? Case in point: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), after a confrontation in San Francisco’s Civic Center station, sparking protests. Claiming public safety and fear of more protests, BART recently closed various San Francisco stations and disabled wireless reception, enraging passengers. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Marvin Ammori, Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet & Society and Gene Policinski, Executive Director of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, to take a look at this new challenge to public safety and balancing First Amendment rights. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/flash-mob-protests-the-first-amendment-public-safety/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/flash-mob-protests-the-first-amendment-public-safety/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:01:08 -0400 Flash-Mob Protests, The First Amendment & Public Safety Do authorities have a right to shut down cell phone service in the wake of flash-mob protests? Case in point: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), after a confrontation in San Francisco’s Civic Center station, sparking protests. Claiming public safety and fear of more protests, BART recently closed various San Francisco stations and disabled wireless reception, enraging passengers. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Marvin Ammori, Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet & Society and Gene Policinski, Executive Director of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, to take a look at this new challenge to public safety and balancing First Amendment rights. 34:16 Legal Talk Network BART protest, First Amendment, first amendment center, flash-mobs, Free Speech, Free Speech on government property, Gene Policinski, Marvin Ammori, public forums, right of association no no Coming off the heels of an NFL Lockout, the NBA officially locked out its players on July 1, 2011, when players and owners failed to agree on a new contract. Then, the NBA filed two claims against the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) before union players could file an anti-trust lawsuit against them. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor Daniel E. Lazaroff, Director of the Loyola Sports Law Institute and Professor Gabriel A. Feldman, Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, to discuss the legal and business issues surrounding the lockout. They take a look at the impact of the lockout on players, employees and fans and the fate of the 2011-2012 season. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/nba-lockout-and-lawsuits/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/nba-lockout-and-lawsuits/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:15:53 -0400 NBA Lockout and Lawsuits Coming off the heels of an NFL Lockout, the NBA officially locked out its players on July 1, 2011, when players and owners failed to agree on a new contract. Then, the NBA filed two claims against the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) before union players could file an anti-trust lawsuit against them. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor Daniel E. Lazaroff, Director of the Loyola Sports Law Institute and Professor Gabriel A. Feldman, Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, to discuss the legal and business issues surrounding the lockout. They take a look at the impact of the lockout on players, employees and fans and the fate of the 2011-2012 season. 34:30 Legal Talk Network anti-trust, anti-trust boycott law, anti-trust claim, anti-trust exemption, collective bargaining agreement, daniel lazaroff, decertification, declaratory judgment suit, federal anti-trust laws, gabriel feldman, revenue sharing no no The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission better known as the EEOC held a hearing last month to examine arrest and conviction records as a hiring barrier. The question today is whether employers’ hiring practices today can be considered discriminatory. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, a partner in Sedgwick LLP’s New York office, Attorney Maurice Emsellem, Policy Co-Director of the National Employment Law Project and Attorney Ray P. McClain, Director of the Employment Discrimination Project from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, to explore the debate over background checks and applicants. They look at the process of conducting criminal background checks on applicants, the responsibility of employers when hiring and how the hiring process can impact those with criminal histories. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/the-debate-over-background-checks-hiring-practices/ 8671EA19-23B8-4CC6-946B-5Ahttp://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/08/the-debate-over-background-checks-hiring-practices/AD5157C050 Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:46:50 -0400 The Debate over Background Checks & Hiring Practices The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission better known as the EEOC held a hearing last month to examine arrest and conviction records as a hiring barrier. The question today is whether employers’ hiring practices today can be considered discriminatory. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, a partner in Sedgwick LLP’s New York office, Attorney Maurice Emsellem, Policy Co-Director of the National Employment Law Project and Attorney Ray P. McClain, Director of the Employment Discrimination Project from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, to explore the debate over background checks and applicants. They look at the process of conducting criminal background checks on applicants, the responsibility of employers when hiring and how the hiring process can impact those with criminal histories. 38:13 Legal Talk Network background checks, Civil Rights, Discrimination, EEOC, employers liability, employment background checks, employment discrimination, equal employment opportunity commission, national employment law project, workers rights no no 2011 has been a year filled with devastating disasters from a record number of deadly tornadoes in the U.S., including Alabama, Missouri, and Massachusetts to the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Fukushima, Japan. Hear attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams on Lawyer2Lawyer talk with Attorney Randy J. Aliment, Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Attorney Dennis D. Palmer from the law firm Polsinelli Shughart out of Kansas City, Missouri, about the legal issues that victims can face, disaster preparedness and how lawyers deploy to help those affected. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/lawyers-helping-victims-of-disasters/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/lawyers-helping-victims-of-disasters/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:15:16 -0400 Lawyers Helping Victims of Disasters 2011 has been a year filled with devastating disasters from a record number of deadly tornadoes in the U.S., including Alabama, Missouri, and Massachusetts to the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Fukushima, Japan. Hear attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams on Lawyer2Lawyer talk with Attorney Randy J. Aliment, Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and Attorney Dennis D. Palmer from the law firm Polsinelli Shughart out of Kansas City, Missouri, about the legal issues that victims can face, disaster preparedness and how lawyers deploy to help those affected. 34:44 Legal Talk Network ABA TIPS, Dennis Palmer, Disaster CLE, disaster preparedness, disaster readiness, Disaster victim compensation, emergency exception to bar admissions, lawyers helping disaster victims, Legal aid, Randy Aliment no no Media giant, Rupert Murdoch and his now defunct British tabloid, News of the World, are under fire over reports that journalists allegedly hacked into individuals’ phones and allegedly took part in police bribery in a quest to get inside information. Hear Mike Koehler, Assistant Professor of Business Law at Butler University and Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota, talk with Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, Bob Ambrogi, about the legal issues including charges, privacy rights, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the scandal’s impact on journalism and the fate of the Murdoch news empire. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/inside-rupert-murdochs-phone-hacking-scandal/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/inside-rupert-murdochs-phone-hacking-scandal/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:04:03 -0400 Inside Rupert Murdoch’s Phone Hacking Scandal Media giant, Rupert Murdoch and his now defunct British tabloid, News of the World, are under fire over reports that journalists allegedly hacked into individuals’ phones and allegedly took part in police bribery in a quest to get inside information. Hear Mike Koehler, Assistant Professor of Business Law at Butler University and Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota, talk with Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, Bob Ambrogi, about the legal issues including charges, privacy rights, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the scandal’s impact on journalism and the fate of the Murdoch news empire. 37:25 Legal Talk Network FCPA, Foreign corrupt practices act, FRCP, frcp jurisdiction, jane kirtley, journalist bribery, mike koehler, murdoch phone hacking liability, news corp phone hacking, news corp police bribery, Shield Law, uk bribery act no no Where do lawyers stand on the issues of advertising and ethics, especially when online technology is in the picture? Hear Andrew Perlman, the Chief Reporter for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Ethics 20/20 and Nathan Darling, the 2010 President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), talk with Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams to spotlight the ABA's Commission on Ethics 20/20’s preliminary issue paper about restrictions on lawyers’ use of technology for marketing and advertising, reaction to the proposed rule changes and what this all means in reality. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/lawyer-advertising-and-marketing-online/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/lawyer-advertising-and-marketing-online/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:34:42 -0400 Lawyer Advertising and Marketing Online Where do lawyers stand on the issues of advertising and ethics, especially when online technology is in the picture? Hear Andrew Perlman, the Chief Reporter for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Ethics 20/20 and Nathan Darling, the 2010 President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), talk with Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams to spotlight the ABA's Commission on Ethics 20/20’s preliminary issue paper about restrictions on lawyers’ use of technology for marketing and advertising, reaction to the proposed rule changes and what this all means in reality. 37:43 Legal Talk Network ABA ethics commission 20/20, ABA model rules, Andrew Perlman, duty to prospective clients, lawyer advertising, Legal ethics, legal marketing association, Nathan Darling, reasonable expectation of representation no no With the Supreme Court’s 2010-2011 term over, looking back, there have been some decisions handed down by the Justices that have created a stir. From the controversial ruling of the Wal-Mart discrimination case, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, to the court’s rejection of a ban on violent video games, Brown v. EMA, this was by no means an ordinary term. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal, American Lawyer Media, and law.com and Amy Howe, editor of SCOTUSblog, to look back at the 2010-2011 term, the Justices, spotlight the biggest cases of the term and look ahead to the upcoming term. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/the-supreme-court-2010-2011-term-in-review/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/07/the-supreme-court-2010-2011-term-in-review/ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:55:08 -0400 U.S. Supreme Court 2010-2011 Term in Review With the Supreme Court’s 2010-2011 term over, looking back, there have been some decisions handed down by the Justices that have created a stir. From the controversial ruling of the Wal-Mart discrimination case, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, to the court’s rejection of a ban on violent video games, Brown v. EMA, this was by no means an ordinary term. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal, American Lawyer Media, and law.com and Amy Howe, editor of SCOTUSblog, to look back at the 2010-2011 term, the Justices, spotlight the biggest cases of the term and look ahead to the upcoming term. 36:29 Legal Talk Network 2010 supreme court term, amy howe, arbitration clause, Campaign Finance Law, election campaign laws, Elena Kagan, First Amendment, scotusblog, Supreme Court Term Review, tony mauro, Wal-Mart Discrimination no no When the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Racial Justice Act in 2009, it guaranteed that no individual would be put to death because of racial bias within the state’s justice system. Since then, there’s been a battle in the North Carolina legislature to repeal it. What’s behind this debate? Some say clogged courts and unfounded claims by death row inmates. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, along with Cassandra Stubbs, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU Capital Punishment Project and James E. Coleman Jr., the John S. Bradway Professor of Law at Duke University Law School and Co-director of Duke's Wrongful Convictions Clinic, take a look inside the issues. They explore the great debate, the repeal and what this means for inmates on death row. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/the-north-carolina-racial-justice-act/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/the-north-carolina-racial-justice-act/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:58:14 -0400 The North Carolina Racial Justice Act When the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Racial Justice Act in 2009, it guaranteed that no individual would be put to death because of racial bias within the state’s justice system. Since then, there’s been a battle in the North Carolina legislature to repeal it. What’s behind this debate? Some say clogged courts and unfounded claims by death row inmates. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, along with Cassandra Stubbs, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU Capital Punishment Project and James E. Coleman Jr., the John S. Bradway Professor of Law at Duke University Law School and Co-director of Duke's Wrongful Convictions Clinic, take a look inside the issues. They explore the great debate, the repeal and what this means for inmates on death row. 34:57 Legal Talk Network ACLU Capital Punishment Project, Cassandra Stubbs, Death penalty, Death Row Bias, Duke law school, James Coleman, Jury Discrimination, racial bias, racial Justice Act, wrongful conviction no no One of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted and infamous Boston gangster, James "Whitey" Bulger, is captured. Now the epic legal case begins. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams is joined by guests, F. Lee Bailey, famed defense attorney and best-selling author, Dan Rea, long-time TV and radio journalist and lawyer from Boston and David E. Frank, Managing Editor from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, to get inside this incredible story and unfolding legal case. They discuss the prosecution’s case against 81-year old Whitey Bulger and his long-time girlfriend, Catherine Greig, who eluded capture for more than 16 years, as well as the type of defense we should expect to see and the ultimate fate of the notorious crime boss. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/the-legal-case-against-mobster-whitey-bulger/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/the-legal-case-against-mobster-whitey-bulger/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:22:15 -0400 The Legal Case Against Mobster Whitey Bulger One of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted and infamous Boston gangster, James "Whitey" Bulger, is captured. Now the epic legal case begins. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams is joined by guests, F. Lee Bailey, famed defense attorney and best-selling author, Dan Rea, long-time TV and radio journalist and lawyer from Boston and David E. Frank, Managing Editor from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, to get inside this incredible story and unfolding legal case. They discuss the prosecution’s case against 81-year old Whitey Bulger and his long-time girlfriend, Catherine Greig, who eluded capture for more than 16 years, as well as the type of defense we should expect to see and the ultimate fate of the notorious crime boss. 36:20 Legal Talk Network Boston gangster whitey bulger, Bulger indictment, Bulger Plea deal, Catherine Greig, Criminal defense, Dan Rea, david frank, F. Lee Bailey, FBI Corruption, Whitey Bulger, Whitey Bulger Defense no no With tuition costs for traditional law schools rising and law students struggling to pay off debt, online legal education can be an alternative for some. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ellen Murphy, the Program Director for Concord Law School’s Small Business Practice LLM and Attorney Ross E. Mitchell, a graduate of Concord Law School of Kaplan University, to get an inside look at an online legal education. They talk about the online process, interaction, accreditation and what the future holds for online legal education. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/online-law-schools/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/online-law-schools/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:47:18 -0400 Online Law Schools With tuition costs for traditional law schools rising and law students struggling to pay off debt, online legal education can be an alternative for some. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ellen Murphy, the Program Director for Concord Law School’s Small Business Practice LLM and Attorney Ross E. Mitchell, a graduate of Concord Law School of Kaplan University, to get an inside look at an online legal education. They talk about the online process, interaction, accreditation and what the future holds for online legal education. 32:24 Legal Talk Network ABA accreditation, Baby bar, Concord Law School, Ellen Murphy, Kaplan University Law School, law school tuition, law student loans, online education, Online JD, online law school, Ross Mitchell, Small Business Practice LLM no no Former presidential candidate John Edwards was recently indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, allegedly accepting campaign contributions to cover-up the extramarital affair with his former aide, Rielle Hunter. Did John Edwards violate federal election law? Or is this a campaign ethics violation? Attorneys and co-host J. Craig Williams welcome Peter J. Henning, Professor at Wayne State University Law School and Professor Richard L. Hasen, a nationally-recognized expert in election law and campaign finance regulation from the University of California, Irvine School of Law, to discuss the charges and how the prosecution and defense will handle this controversial legal case. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/campaign-finance-law-in-the-john-edwards-indictment/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/campaign-finance-law-in-the-john-edwards-indictment/ Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:24:43 -0400 Campaign Finance Law in the John Edwards Indictment Former presidential candidate John Edwards was recently indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, allegedly accepting campaign contributions to cover-up the extramarital affair with his former aide, Rielle Hunter. Did John Edwards violate federal election law? Or is this a campaign ethics violation? Attorneys and co-host J. Craig Williams welcome Peter J. Henning, Professor at Wayne State University Law School and Professor Richard L. Hasen, a nationally-recognized expert in election law and campaign finance regulation from the University of California, Irvine School of Law, to discuss the charges and how the prosecution and defense will handle this controversial legal case. 35:24 Legal Talk Network campaign contributution, Campaign Finance Law, edwards indictment, election law, federal election comission, indictment, John Edwards, Paul Mellon, Peter Henning, Richard Hasen, Rielle Hunter, white collar crime no no Nelson Schwartz from The New York Times recently wrote an article titled, Easing Out the Gray-Haired. Or Not. , spotlighting the fate of the Baby Boomer generation within law firms. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Valerie C. Samuels, a partner in the firm Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP and co-chair of the Employment Law Group, and Attorney Roy Ginsburg, to take a look at this generation of baby boomers within law firms, retirement, their fate within the firm, options upon retirement and what this means for law firms: big, small and solo. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/baby-boomer-lawyers-and-retirement/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/06/baby-boomer-lawyers-and-retirement/ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:00:44 -0400 Baby Boomer Lawyers and Retirement Nelson Schwartz from The New York Times recently wrote an article titled, Easing Out the Gray-Haired. Or Not. , spotlighting the fate of the Baby Boomer generation within law firms. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Valerie C. Samuels, a partner in the firm Posternak Blankstein & Lund LLP and co-chair of the Employment Law Group, and Attorney Roy Ginsburg, to take a look at this generation of baby boomers within law firms, retirement, their fate within the firm, options upon retirement and what this means for law firms: big, small and solo. 37:01 Legal Talk Network age discrimination, baby boomer, EEOC, employment law, equal employment opportunity commission, lawyer layoffs, Retirement, Roy Ginsburg, sidley austin, Valerie Samuels no no Many law students across the nation are concerned about jobs in the legal profession and are pushing for reform in data reporting as it pertains to legal education. Nate Burris, President of the Law Student Association at Boston College Law School and William D. Henderson, a Professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, are guests on Lawyer2Lawyer with Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams to discuss the issues, including the role of the ABA and law schools, law students’ concerns about their education debt and the current legal job market. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/the-debate-over-law-school-data-reporting/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/the-debate-over-law-school-data-reporting/ Thu, 26 May 2011 15:15:11 -0400 The Debate over Law School Data Reporting Many law students across the nation are concerned about jobs in the legal profession and are pushing for reform in data reporting as it pertains to legal education. Nate Burris, President of the Law Student Association at Boston College Law School and William D. Henderson, a Professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, are guests on Lawyer2Lawyer with Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams to discuss the issues, including the role of the ABA and law schools, law students’ concerns about their education debt and the current legal job market. 38:41 Legal Talk Network ABA, Boston College Law School, Employment, Indiana University, job search, NALP, nate burris, Rankings, salary, Stephen Zack, student loans, William Henderson no no Recently in North Carolina, Judge Nancy Gordon ruled that Alaina Giordano, a mother of two living with Stage 4 breast cancer, be denied primary custody of her children after a bitter custody battle with her husband. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lee S. Rosen from the Rosen Law firm and Attorney Sherri Donovan from Sherri Donovan & Associates, PC, to discuss the many components to this controversial custody case. Lee and Sherri take a look at the ruling, the power of the media and social media, the impact of custody battles and how illness should be treated in custody disputes http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/divorce-custody-battles-and-illness/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/divorce-custody-battles-and-illness/ Thu, 19 May 2011 12:04:04 -0400 Divorce, Custody Battles and Illness Recently in North Carolina, Judge Nancy Gordon ruled that Alaina Giordano, a mother of two living with Stage 4 breast cancer, be denied primary custody of her children after a bitter custody battle with her husband. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lee S. Rosen from the Rosen Law firm and Attorney Sherri Donovan from Sherri Donovan & Associates, PC, to discuss the many components to this controversial custody case. Lee and Sherri take a look at the ruling, the power of the media and social media, the impact of custody battles and how illness should be treated in custody disputes 37:48 Legal Talk Network Alaina Giordano, Attorney Sherri Donovan, Cancer, Child Custody, divorce, e-discovery, Lee Rosen, Rights of the Child, social media discovery no no Sony Corporation suffered a huge security breach in its video game online network with names, addresses, and credit card numbers of 100 million PlayStation and PC game network users stolen by hackers. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Justin Brookman, the Director for the Center for Democracy & Technology’s Project on Consumer Privacy and Attorney John H. Lacey from the McCormack Firm, LLC and author of "Massachusetts Data Privacy Law Blog,” to take a look at one of the largest online security breaches. Justin and John talk about litigation, potential legislation and how this breach could impact Sony. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/the-sony-playstation-security-breach/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/the-sony-playstation-security-breach/ Thu, 12 May 2011 11:37:47 -0400 The Sony PlayStation Security Breach Sony Corporation suffered a huge security breach in its video game online network with names, addresses, and credit card numbers of 100 million PlayStation and PC game network users stolen by hackers. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Justin Brookman, the Director for the Center for Democracy & Technology’s Project on Consumer Privacy and Attorney John H. Lacey from the McCormack Firm, LLC and author of "Massachusetts Data Privacy Law Blog,” to take a look at one of the largest online security breaches. Justin and John talk about litigation, potential legislation and how this breach could impact Sony. 37:56 Legal Talk Network Class Action, Consumer Protection, data breach notification, data security, FTC, Hacker, John Lacey, Justin Brookman, mass data privacy laws, Privacy laws, SONY, TJX no no The debate over digital privacy is making big headlines with a recent controversy surrounding iPhone/iPad location tracking. Attorneys and co-host J. Craig Williams welcome Joshua A. Engel, Vice President and General Counsel for the Lycurgus Group and author of the Stockycat blog and Jeff Hermes, Associate Director of the Digital Media Law Project and a Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard, to discuss the controversy. Joshua and Jeff look at privacy, legal concerns with the collection and storage of information and current litigation. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/digital-privacy-and-your-smartphone/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/05/digital-privacy-and-your-smartphone/ Wed, 4 May 2011 15:40:46 -0400 Digital Privacy and Your Smartphone The debate over digital privacy is making big headlines with a recent controversy surrounding iPhone/iPad location tracking. Attorneys and co-host J. Craig Williams welcome Joshua A. Engel, Vice President and General Counsel for the Lycurgus Group and author of the Stockycat blog and Jeff Hermes, Associate Director of the Digital Media Law Project and a Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard, to discuss the controversy. Joshua and Jeff look at privacy, legal concerns with the collection and storage of information and current litigation. 36:00 Legal Talk Network Android, berkman center, Computer Forensics, google, gps tracking, invasion of privacy, iphone, Jeff Hermes, Joshua Engel, Location Based, Privacy, Smartphone no no Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently spoke at Golden Gate University School of Law's third annual Intellectual Property Distinguished Speaker Program, where he created a buzz when he shared his insight on technology today and how it has greatly impacted the First Amendment. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome the Honorable Alex Kozinski to the program and talk about technology, bloggers, the First Amendment, his role as a Judge and a lot more. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/chief-judge-alex-kozinski-the-first-amendment-technology-and-more/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/chief-judge-alex-kozinski-the-first-amendment-technology-and-more/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:42:20 -0400 Chief Judge Alex Kozinski: The First Amendment, Technology and More Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently spoke at Golden Gate University School of Law's third annual Intellectual Property Distinguished Speaker Program, where he created a buzz when he shared his insight on technology today and how it has greatly impacted the First Amendment. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome the Honorable Alex Kozinski to the program and talk about technology, bloggers, the First Amendment, his role as a Judge and a lot more. 43:22 Legal Talk Network 9th circuit, Appelate Circuit, Chief Judge Kozinski, copyright, ethics, First Amendment, Free Speech, Kozinski, Privacy, Prop 8, WikiLeaks no no Some estimates say 20 million Americans use internet dating services to find romance. But when things don’t work out, should the dating service be held accountable and to what extent? Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Mark Brooks, an authority on the business of internet dating and Principal Consultant at Courtland Brooks and Brian Carver, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley's School of Information, to discuss recent litigation against dating sites. Mark and Brian take a look at a recent lawsuits, background checks and online dating sites legal responsibility. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/love-and-the-law-online-dating-lawsuits/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/love-and-the-law-online-dating-lawsuits/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:48:55 -0400 Love and the Law: Online Dating Lawsuits Some estimates say 20 million Americans use internet dating services to find romance. But when things don’t work out, should the dating service be held accountable and to what extent? Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Mark Brooks, an authority on the business of internet dating and Principal Consultant at Courtland Brooks and Brian Carver, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley's School of Information, to discuss recent litigation against dating sites. Mark and Brian take a look at a recent lawsuits, background checks and online dating sites legal responsibility. 36:13 Legal Talk Network background checks, Brian Carver, communications decency act, internet dating, Liability, Mark Brooks, match.com, online dating, online privacy, sex offender database, sex offenders, UC Berkeley no no The National Football League (NFL) ordered a lockout on March 12th, after negotiations between the league and the players’ union collapsed. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes legal analyst for Sport Illustrated, Professor Michael McCann of The Vermont Law School and attorney, blogger, author and radio host, Clay Travis, to get an in-depth look at the NFL lockout. Mike and Clay discuss the circumstances that led up to the lockout, recent developments and how long this battle between owners and players could go on. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/legal-play-in-the-nfl-lockout/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/legal-play-in-the-nfl-lockout/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:17:07 -0400 Legal Play in the NFL Lockout The National Football League (NFL) ordered a lockout on March 12th, after negotiations between the league and the players’ union collapsed. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes legal analyst for Sport Illustrated, Professor Michael McCann of The Vermont Law School and attorney, blogger, author and radio host, Clay Travis, to get an in-depth look at the NFL lockout. Mike and Clay discuss the circumstances that led up to the lockout, recent developments and how long this battle between owners and players could go on. 30:51 Legal Talk Network antitrust, Clay Travis, Football Strike, Labor Dispute, Labor Law, Michael McCann, NFL, NLRB, Players union, Sports Illustrated, Sports law, Vermont Law School no no Google and a group of authors and publishers who sued the internet giant, are heading back to the bargaining table after a federal court judge declined to approve a proposed 125-million-dollar settlement between the two parties. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes George H. Pike, Director of the Barco Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Attorney Lois F. Wasoff General Counsel for Publishers International Linking Association ("CrossRef"), to discuss this latest decision. They talk about the Judge’s decision and his reasons for rejecting the settlement, the “opt-in” vs.“opt-out” agreement and the possibility of Microsoft or Amazon fighting any new settlement. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/google-books-settlement-overturned-now-what/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/04/google-books-settlement-overturned-now-what/ Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:02:11 -0400 Google Books Settlement Overturned: Now What? Google and a group of authors and publishers who sued the internet giant, are heading back to the bargaining table after a federal court judge declined to approve a proposed 125-million-dollar settlement between the two parties. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes George H. Pike, Director of the Barco Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Attorney Lois F. Wasoff General Counsel for Publishers International Linking Association ("CrossRef"), to discuss this latest decision. They talk about the Judge’s decision and his reasons for rejecting the settlement, the "opt-in" vs."opt-out" agreement and the possibility of Microsoft or Amazon fighting any new settlement. 29:16 Legal Talk Network antitrust, books, Class Action, copyright infringement, CrossRef, Fair Use, George Pike, google, licensing, Lois Wasoff, Publishers International Linking Association, University of Pittsburgh School of Law no no There is an ongoing debate in the legal community about whether the iPhone or the Android is best for attorneys and their practices. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Richard M. Georges, blogger for FutureLawyer and Attorney Jeff Richardson, from Adams and Reese LLP and blogger for iPhone J.D., to take the gloves off on Lawyer2Lawyer about the pros and cons of each, look at the best applications for attorneys and security issues surrounding smartphones. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/battle-of-the-smartphones-iphone-v-android/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/battle-of-the-smartphones-iphone-v-android/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:57:08 -0400 Battle of the Smartphones: iPhone v. Android There is an ongoing debate in the legal community about whether the iPhone or the Android is best for attorneys and their practices. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Richard M. Georges, blogger for FutureLawyer and Attorney Jeff Richardson, from Adams and Reese LLP and blogger for iPhone J.D., to take the gloves off on Lawyer2Lawyer about the pros and cons of each, look at the best applications for attorneys and security issues surrounding smartphones. 37:27 Legal Talk Network Android, data security, FutureLawyer, iphone, iPhone JD, Jeff Richardson, malware, mobile apps, mobile gadgets, mobile security, Richard Georges no no As the world anxiously watches the nuclear crisis unfold in Japan, there are growing concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants right here in the United States. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Martin G. Malsch, a partner with Egan, Fitzpatrick, Malsch & Lawrence, PLLC and Geoffrey H. Fettus, a senior project attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC's) nuclear program, to discuss the aftermath of the nuclear crisis in Japan and the safety of nuclear plants here in the States. Marty and Geoff question if American plants are safe, who would be held legally responsible in case of a nuclear accident in America and how this recent disaster has affected the environment. Later in the program, Bob and Craig visit the great debate over the iPhone v. Android. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/fallout-in-japan-and-the-safety-of-nuclear-power-plants/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/fallout-in-japan-and-the-safety-of-nuclear-power-plants/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:27:28 -0400 Fallout in Japan and the Safety of Nuclear Power Plants As the world anxiously watches the nuclear crisis unfold in Japan, there are growing concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants right here in the United States. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Martin G. Malsch, a partner with Egan, Fitzpatrick, Malsch & Lawrence, PLLC and Geoffrey H. Fettus, a senior project attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC's) nuclear program, to discuss the aftermath of the nuclear crisis in Japan and the safety of nuclear plants here in the States. Marty and Geoff question if American plants are safe, who would be held legally responsible in case of a nuclear accident in America and how this recent disaster has affected the environment. Later in the program, Bob and Craig visit the great debate over the iPhone v. Android. 40:18 Legal Talk Network Android, Environment, Geoffrey Fettus, iphone, Japan, Martin Malsch, mobile gadgets, nrdc, nuclear litigation, Radiation, Tsunami no no Transparency in government is talked about but is it reality? Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Mark Rumold, the Open Government Legal Fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Kenneth Bunting, Executive Director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, to take a look inside Sunshine Week. Mark and Ken discuss which states have made the most strides for transparency, if technological advances are helping governments be more transparent and why it is important for government to stay transparent. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/sunshine-week/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/sunshine-week/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:46:05 -0400 Sunshine Week Transparency in government is talked about but is it reality? Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Mark Rumold, the Open Government Legal Fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Kenneth Bunting, Executive Director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, to take a look inside Sunshine Week. Mark and Ken discuss which states have made the most strides for transparency, if technological advances are helping governments be more transparent and why it is important for government to stay transparent. 35:00 Legal Talk Network EFF, Electronic Fronteier Foundation, First Amendment, FOIA, Freedom of Information, Government Transparency, Kenneth Bunting, Mark Rumold, National security, Sunshine Week no no There is no doubt that the legal industry has gone global. Political, economic, social and technological advances around the world have created a very competitive environment. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Nick Jervis, Director and Founder of Samson Consulting in Bristol, England, to discuss the best ways to market to clients and the importance of a legal marketing strategy. Later in the program, Bob and Craig chat with Ross Fishman, JD, CEO of Fishman Marketing, about new legal marketing trends and how a law firm can stay ahead of the competition through their marketing, stateside and worldwide. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/legal-marketing-stateside-and-worldwide/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/legal-marketing-stateside-and-worldwide/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:26:09 -0500 Legal Marketing: Stateside and Worldwide There is no doubt that the legal industry has gone global. Political, economic, social and technological advances around the world have created a very competitive environment. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Nick Jervis, Director and Founder of Samson Consulting in Bristol, England, to discuss the best ways to market to clients and the importance of a legal marketing strategy. Later in the program, Bob and Craig chat with Ross Fishman, JD, CEO of Fishman Marketing, about new legal marketing trends and how a law firm can stay ahead of the competition through their marketing, stateside and worldwide. 42:46 Legal Talk Network advertising, Fishman Marketing, lawyer marketing, legal marketing, Nick Jervis, Ross Fishman, Samson Consulting, Social media, web presence, website no no On February 23rd, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Obama administration would no longer defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in cases pending in federal court. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Tobias Barrington Wolff, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Ken Klukowski, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council, to discuss this controversial decision. Tobias and Ken discuss how this decision could affect current court cases, the impact on same sex-marriage and if this is the beginning of a DOMA repeal. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/the-defense-of-marriage-act/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/03/the-defense-of-marriage-act/ Fri, 4 Mar 2011 15:02:09 -0500 The Defense of Marriage Act On February 23rd, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Obama administration would no longer defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in cases pending in federal court. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Tobias Barrington Wolff, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Ken Klukowski, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council, to discuss this controversial decision. Tobias and Ken discuss how this decision could affect current court cases, the impact on same sex-marriage and if this is the beginning of a DOMA repeal. 39:36 Legal Talk Network Civil Rights, constitutional rights, DOMA, Equal Protection Clause, Family Research Council, gay marriage, Ken Klukowski, Marriage, Prop 8, same-sex marriage, Tobias Wolff, UPenn law school no no Just days after the devastation of September 11, 2001, the federal government created the Victim Compensation Fund, a fund designed to help grieving families get through the tragedy. From this tragedy a documentary titled, Out of the Ashes: 9/11 was born. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes executive producer, writer and co-director of this documentary, Marilyn J. Berger from the Seattle University School of Law and Debra Brown Steinberg, partner with the firm, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, to get an in-depth look at the making of the incredibly compelling documentary. This documentary examines the legal, moral, and ethical ramifications of the Victim Compensation Fund and its impact on the civil justice system. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/the-making-of-out-of-the-ashes-911/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/the-making-of-out-of-the-ashes-911/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:22:11 -0500 The Making of Out of the Ashes: 9/11 Just days after the devastation of September 11, 2001, the federal government created the Victim Compensation Fund, a fund designed to help grieving families get through the tragedy. From this tragedy a documentary titled, Out of the Ashes: 9/11 was born. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes executive producer, writer and co-director of this documentary, Marilyn J. Berger from the Seattle University School of Law and Debra Brown Steinberg, partner with the firm, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, to get an in-depth look at the making of the incredibly compelling documentary. This documentary examines the legal, moral, and ethical ramifications of the Victim Compensation Fund and its impact on the civil justice system. 38:15 Legal Talk Network 9/11, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Debra Steinberg, documentary, Environmental law, Ken Feinberg, Marilyn Berger, Out of the Ashes, pro bono, Public interest, Special Master, Victims Compensation Fund no no Recently a young woman, Mareena Silva, was mistakenly given the wrong medication intended for another customer, Maria Silva, at a Safeway pharmacy in Colorado. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Chad Cook, a member of the Mass Torts Section at Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. and Dr. Shannon J. Johnson, a pharmacist with PharmDmand, a private pharmacy-consulting firm, to take a look at this incident and pharmacy errors. They talk about the legal issues pharmacies can face due to prescription errors and pharmacy misfills, get a pharmacist’s perspective and discuss how these errors can be prevented. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/the-legal-issues-surrounding-pharmacy-errors/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/the-legal-issues-surrounding-pharmacy-errors/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:48:34 -0500 The Legal Issues Surrounding Pharmacy Errors Recently a young woman, Mareena Silva, was mistakenly given the wrong medication intended for another customer, Maria Silva, at a Safeway pharmacy in Colorado. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Chad Cook, a member of the Mass Torts Section at Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. and Dr. Shannon J. Johnson, a pharmacist with PharmDmand, a private pharmacy-consulting firm, to take a look at this incident and pharmacy errors. They talk about the legal issues pharmacies can face due to prescription errors and pharmacy misfills, get a pharmacist’s perspective and discuss how these errors can be prevented. 34:44 Legal Talk Network Beasley Allen, Chad Cook, Mareena Silva, medical error, medical errors, pharmacy errors, PharmDmand, pharmeceutical litigation, prescriptions, Safeway, Shannon Johnson, tort no no From roof collapse to slip and falls to property damage, the recent snowstorms across the country have created a variety of problems. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney David W. White, founding member of the law firm Breakstone, White & Gluck, PC and Attorney James T. Scamby, partner in the law firm of Tucker, Heifetz & Saltzman, LLP, to discuss the legal risks associated with snow and ice and who is responsible for slips, falls and injuries after a storm. They spotlight the Papadopoulos v. Target Corp case, the Massachusetts court ruling which raised the legal risk for property owners who don't shovel their snow and the responsibility of the property owner or manager. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/snow-and-ice-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/snow-and-ice-litigation/ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:08:41 -0500 Snow and Ice Litigation From roof collapse to slip and falls to property damage, the recent snowstorms across the country have created a variety of problems. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney David W. White, founding member of the law firm Breakstone, White & Gluck, PC and Attorney James T. Scamby, partner in the law firm of Tucker, Heifetz & Saltzman, LLP, to discuss the legal risks associated with snow and ice and who is responsible for slips, falls and injuries after a storm. They spotlight the Papadopoulos v. Target Corp case, the Massachusetts court ruling which raised the legal risk for property owners who don't shovel their snow and the responsibility of the property owner or manager. 37:43 Legal Talk Network David White, James Scamby, Liability, natural hazards, Papadopoulos v Target, property liability, reasonable, roof collapse, slip and fall, snow, tort, weather no no The legal job market has been greatly impacted by the down economy, but has there been a turnaround? Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles "Chad" Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to give an update on the legal job market. Attorney Volkert talks about the current job market for lawyers and recent law school graduates and offers advice for job seekers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/the-current-legal-job-market/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/02/the-current-legal-job-market/ Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:08:03 -0500 The Current Legal Job Market The legal job market has been greatly impacted by the down economy, but has there been a turnaround? Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles "Chad" Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to give an update on the legal job market. Attorney Volkert talks about the current job market for lawyers and recent law school graduates and offers advice for job seekers. 34:53 Legal Talk Network bankruptcy, Charles Volkert, Economy, employment benefits, Environmental law, Hiring trends, job search, Law Students, litigation, Robert Half Legal, staffing, transitioning no no 2010 was a big year for jury verdicts in courts across the nation. From tobacco litigation to asbestos to car roll-overs, plaintiffs were big winners in the courts. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Reni Gertner, News Editor of Lawyers USA and Attorney Kevin J. Dunne from the law office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, to discuss Lawyers USA’s "Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010". They take an in-depth look at these specific cases and get a defense attorney’s perspective. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/lawyers-usa-top-ten-jury-verdicts-of-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/lawyers-usa-top-ten-jury-verdicts-of-2010/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:14:18 -0500 Lawyers USA: Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010 2010 was a big year for jury verdicts in courts across the nation. From tobacco litigation to asbestos to car roll-overs, plaintiffs were big winners in the courts. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Reni Gertner, News Editor of Lawyers USA and Attorney Kevin J. Dunne from the law office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, to discuss Lawyers USA’s "Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010". They take an in-depth look at these specific cases and get a defense attorney’s perspective. 35:55 Legal Talk Network asbestos, jury verdict, Kevin Dunne, Lawyers USA, punitive damages, Reni Gertner, sedwick Deter Moran & Arnold, tobacco, tort reform no no The recent shootings in Tucson, Arizona rocked the nation and the world. Since this tragedy, a nationwide gun debate has raged on between gun rights supporters and gun control supporters. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome David B. Kopel, Research Director at the Independence Institute in Golden, Colorado and Adam Winkler, professor of constitutional law at UCLA School of Law and author of the soon-to-be released book, Gunfight, to discuss the gun debate. They a look at the law at the heart of this debate and new legislation prompted by the shootings. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/gun-control-legislation-debate-after-the-tucson-shootings/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/gun-control-legislation-debate-after-the-tucson-shootings/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:13:54 -0500 Gun Control Legislation Debate after the Tucson shootings The recent shootings in Tucson, Arizona rocked the nation and the world. Since this tragedy, a nationwide gun debate has raged on between gun rights supporters and gun control supporters. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome David B. Kopel, Research Director at the Independence Institute in Golden, Colorado and Adam Winkler, professor of constitutional law at UCLA School of Law and author of the soon-to-be released book, Gunfight, to discuss the gun debate. They a look at the law at the heart of this debate and new legislation prompted by the shootings. 35:54 Legal Talk Network Adam Winkler, background checks, constitutional rights, David Kopel, gun control, gun legislation, Independence Institute, Loughner, Right to Bear Arms, sarah palin, second amendment no no A challenge to Massachusetts’ Universal Health Care law may reveal some insight into what may lie ahead for the Federal Health Care law. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Michael Merlina, a resident of Massachusetts who is representing himself in court after being fined $2,000 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for not having health insurance and Attorney David Harlow, a seasoned Health Care attorney, consultant and blogger, to talk about this case and the questions this case raises in our nationwide debate. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/challenging-universal-health-care-merlina-vs-massachusetts/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/challenging-universal-health-care-merlina-vs-massachusetts/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:20:09 -0500 Challenging Universal Health Care: Merlina vs. Massachusetts A challenge to Massachusetts’ Universal Health Care law may reveal some insight into what may lie ahead for the Federal Health Care law. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Michael Merlina, a resident of Massachusetts who is representing himself in court after being fined $2,000 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for not having health insurance and Attorney David Harlow, a seasoned Health Care attorney, consultant and blogger, to talk about this case and the questions this case raises in our nationwide debate. 35:30 Legal Talk Network david harlow, employment benefits, EMTELA, Health care, Health care law, Health Connector, health insurance, income scale health care, MA Healthcare, Michael Merlina, Universal Health Care no no If 2011 is as busy as last year, we’ll have plenty of legal stories to discuss. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns out of Orange County, California, to review his 2010 predictions and look ahead to a brand new year- 2011! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/lawyer2lawyers-annual-predictions-show/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2011/01/lawyer2lawyers-annual-predictions-show/ Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:46:10 -0500 Lawyer2Lawyer’s Annual Predictions Show If 2011 is as busy as last year, we’ll have plenty of legal stories to discuss. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns out of Orange County, California, to review his 2010 predictions and look ahead to a brand new year- 2011! 38:17 Legal Talk Network Hicks Mims Kaplan & Burns, predictions, stephen kaplan no no It is that time of year where we recover from the holiday madness, dig ourselves out of the snow and look ahead to a brand new year! Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome returning musical guest, Attorney Larry Savell from the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new album, Yule Hear from Our Lawyers. Later in the show, Bob and Craig reflect on this past year with Lawyer2Lawyer’s Best of 2010! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/yule-hear-from-our-lawyers-lawyer2lawyers-best-of-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/yule-hear-from-our-lawyers-lawyer2lawyers-best-of-2010/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:06:46 -0500 Yule Hear from our Lawyers & Lawyer2Lawyer’s Best of 2010! It is that time of year where we recover from the holiday madness, dig ourselves out of the snow and look ahead to a brand new year! Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome returning musical guest, Attorney Larry Savell from the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new album, Yule Hear from Our Lawyers. Later in the show, Bob and Craig reflect on this past year with Lawyer2Lawyer’s Best of 2010! 48:56 Legal Talk Network chadbourne & parke, Larry Sevell, lawtunes no no Recently in an Oakland, California courtroom, a jury awarded Oracle Corp., a whopping $1.3 billion verdict against competitor, SAP AG, a market and technology leader in business management software, for damages due to copyright infringement by a now-defunct software maintenance unit called, TomorrowNow. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Carol Smith, from Hiaring + Smith LLP and David H. Levitt, Partner at the firm, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, as they take a look at this complicated case that is sweeping the legal community. They discuss copyright infringement and stolen intellectual property, SAP’s admitted liability, the significance of the billion-dollar jury award and the impact of this case on future cases. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/oracles-billion-dollar-verdict/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/oracles-billion-dollar-verdict/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:48:42 -0500 Oracle’s Billion Dollar Verdict Recently in an Oakland, California courtroom, a jury awarded Oracle Corp., a whopping $1.3 billion verdict against competitor, SAP AG, a market and technology leader in business management software, for damages due to copyright infringement by a now-defunct software maintenance unit called, TomorrowNow. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Carol Smith, from Hiaring + Smith LLP and David H. Levitt, Partner at the firm, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, as they take a look at this complicated case that is sweeping the legal community. They discuss copyright infringement and stolen intellectual property, SAP’s admitted liability, the significance of the billion–dollar jury award and the impact of this case on future cases. 36:15 Legal Talk Network Carol Smith, copyright, copyright infringement, David Levitt, Intellectual Property, jury verdict, Oracle, SAP AG, settlement, TomorrowNow no no A major blow to the National Health Care Law! Just this week in Richmond, Virginia, U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson determined a central provision of the national health care law, the Affordable Care Act, to be unconstitutional. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome health care law expert Professor Timothy S. Jost from the Washington and Lee University School of Law and Adam Winkler, a constitutional law specialist from UCLA Law School, to discuss this recent ruling, the constitutionality of this provision and the health care law and the impact of this ruling on other states and those in need of health care. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/judge-finds-health-care-law-provision-unconstitutional/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/judge-finds-health-care-law-provision-unconstitutional/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:37:31 -0500 Judge Finds Health Care Law Provision Unconstitutional A major blow to the National Health Care Law! Just this week in Richmond, Virginia, U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson determined a central provision of the national health care law, the Affordable Care Act, to be unconstitutional. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome health care law expert Professor Timothy S. Jost from the Washington and Lee University School of Law and Adam Winkler, a constitutional law specialist from UCLA Law School, to discuss this recent ruling, the constitutionality of this provision and the health care law and the impact of this ruling on other states and those in need of health care. 36:08 Legal Talk Network Adam Winkler, Affordable Care Act, Commerce, Necessary and Proper, Constitution, Judge Hudson, National Health Care, police powers, standing, Tim Jost, ucla, Washington and Lee no no A lawsuit on behalf of 500,000 women employees against Walmart is under review by the Supreme Court to decide whether it can proceed as a class action. Guest host, Attorney Marsha Kazarosian welcomes Professor Marcia L. McCormick, from Saint Louis University School of Law and co-editor and contributor to the Workplace Prof Blog, to discuss the largest employment discrimination case in U.S. history. They take a look at the alleged gender discrimination at Walmart, the criteria for the Supreme Court to decide on this class action issue and the impact this case could have on employment law and discrimination within companies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/the-supreme-court-and-the-walmart-gender-discrimination-class-action/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/12/the-supreme-court-and-the-walmart-gender-discrimination-class-action/ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:20:28 -0500 The Supreme Court and the Walmart Gender Discrimination Class-Action A lawsuit on behalf of 500,000 women employees against Walmart is under review by the Supreme Court to decide whether it can proceed as a class action. Guest host, Attorney Marsha Kazarosian welcomes Professor Marcia L. McCormick, from Saint Louis University School of Law and co-editor and contributor to the Workplace Prof Blog, to discuss the largest employment discrimination case in U.S. history. They take a look at the alleged gender discrimination at Walmart, the criteria for the Supreme Court to decide on this class action issue and the impact this case could have on employment law and discrimination within companies. 32:08 Legal Talk Network Class Action, Discrimination, employment law, FRCP, Gender, Injunctive Relief, Marcia McCormick, Marsha Kazarosian, St. Louis University School of Law, Supreme Court, Walmart no no In recent weeks, there has been a huge backlash against the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) over full-body scanners and pat downs at select airports across the country. Attorneys and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Patrick Smith, airline pilot, author, and air travel columnist, who writes the column, Ask the Pilot, for Salon.com and Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, to discuss the latest on this nationwide controversy. They take a look at the fallout from travelers, the potential legal issues, the impact on traveling and what the future holds for security and the TSA on their quest to fight terrorism. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/full-body-scans-pat-downs-the-tsa/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/full-body-scans-pat-downs-the-tsa/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:07:52 -0500 Full-Body Scans, Pat Downs & the TSA In recent weeks, there has been a huge backlash against the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) over full-body scanners and pat downs at select airports across the country. Attorneys and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Patrick Smith, airline pilot, author, and air travel columnist, who writes the column, Ask the Pilot, for Salon.com and Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, to discuss the latest on this nationwide controversy. They take a look at the fallout from travelers, the potential legal issues, the impact on traveling and what the future holds for security and the TSA on their quest to fight terrorism. 36:03 Legal Talk Network airport security, Ask the Pilot, cato institute, Civil Rights, Full body Scan, jim harper, Patrick Smith, Privacy, Salon.com, terrorists, Transportation Safety Administration, TSA no no The Order in the Court 2.0 project will turn a Massachusetts courtroom into a test lab for how courts deal with social media, electronic journalism and digital technology. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discuss this pioneering project with John Davidow, the wbur.org executive editor who helped WBUR win a $250,000 grant from the Knight News Challenge to launch the project, and Judge Mark S. Coven, presiding justice at Quincy District Court, where the project will be based. They take a look at the program’s goals and challenges and the broader issues raised by bloggers, tweeters and other forms of new media in courtrooms nationwide. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/a-test-lab-for-social-media-in-the-courts/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/a-test-lab-for-social-media-in-the-courts/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:07:41 -0500 A Test Lab for Social Media in the Courts The Order in the Court 2.0 project will turn a Massachusetts courtroom into a test lab for how courts deal with social media, electronic journalism and digital technology. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discuss this pioneering project with John Davidow, the wbur.org executive editor who helped WBUR win a $250,000 grant from the Knight News Challenge to launch the project, and Judge Mark S. Coven, presiding justice at Quincy District Court, where the project will be based. They take a look at the program’s goals and challenges and the broader issues raised by bloggers, tweeters and other forms of new media in courtrooms nationwide. 39:21 Legal Talk Network Court Reporting, John Davidow, Judge Coven, Knight News Challenge, legal blogging, new media, Order in the Court, public, Social media, WBUR no no Civics education is vital to developing the skills and dispositions that young people need to succeed in the 21st Century. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Stephen N. Zack, President of the American Bar Association, to discuss his fight to bring civic education to our schools and to the people of our nation. Bob and Stephen talk about the Commission on Civic Education in the Nation’s Schools, the Constitution and civic engagement and inspiring the Latino community to enter the legal profession through the Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/the-power-of-civic-education/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/the-power-of-civic-education/ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:25:02 -0500 The Power of Civics Education Civics education is vital to developing the skills and dispositions that young people need to succeed in the 21st Century. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Stephen N. Zack, President of the American Bar Association, to discuss his fight to bring civic education to our schools and to the people of our nation. Bob and Stephen talk about the Commission on Civic Education in the Nation’s Schools, the Constitution and civic engagement and inspiring the Latino community to enter the legal profession through the Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities. 38:15 Legal Talk Network ABA, American Bar Association, Civics, ethics, Hispanic Rights, law day, Stephen Zack no no Attorney Issac Lidsky was the first blind law clerk to serve the U.S. Supreme Court, working under Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recently, Tony Mauro highlighted Issac in the National Law Journal. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Issac J. Lidsky from the firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and founder of Hope For Vision, to discuss his legal career, his Supreme Court clerkship, being visually impaired and a lawyer and take a look at Hope For Vision, which is raising awareness and helping those with blinding diseases. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/legal-pioneer-hope-for-vision/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/11/legal-pioneer-hope-for-vision/ Fri, 5 Nov 2010 16:36:35 -0400 Legal Pioneer & Hope For Vision Attorney Issac Lidsky was the first blind law clerk to serve the U.S. Supreme Court, working under Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recently, Tony Mauro highlighted Issac in the National Law Journal. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Issac J. Lidsky from the firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and founder of Hope For Vision, to discuss his legal career, his Supreme Court clerkship, being visually impaired and a lawyer and take a look at Hope For Vision, which is raising awareness and helping those with blinding diseases. 34:56 Legal Talk Network Adaptive Technoloty, Akin Gump, Appelate advocacy, Blind Law Clerk, Clio, Hope for Vision, Issac Lidsky, JAWS, National Law Journal, Suntrust, tony mauro no no From music to film to theatre, celebrities can be a challenge in an entertainment law practice. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Gordon Firemark, an entertainment and new media lawyer in Los Angeles, to take a look at entertainment litigation and working with a celebrity. Bob & Gordon look at the various legal cases in Hollywood and chat about Gordon’s new e-book, The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/entertainment-law-the-challenges-of-celebrity/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/entertainment-law-the-challenges-of-celebrity/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:12:15 -0400 Entertainment Law & the Challenges of Celebrity From music to film to theatre, celebrities can be a challenge in an entertainment law practice. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Gordon Firemark, an entertainment and new media lawyer in Los Angeles, to take a look at entertainment litigation and working with a celebrity. Bob & Gordon look at the various legal cases in Hollywood and chat about Gordon’s new e-book, The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide. 37:27 Legal Talk Network books, Celebrity Crimes, entertainment law, Gordin Firemark, litigation, media law, new media no no According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, many of the public’s favorite Facebook applications like Farmville, Texas HoldEm Poker and FrontierVille, are allegedly sharing users’ personal information with third-party advertisers and Internet tracking companies. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Kimberley Isbell, a Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Mark G. McCreary from the firm Fox Rothschild LLP, to discuss this matter. They look at the potential impact of this privacy breach, the legal issues and how this breach could affect the business of Facebook. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/the-facebook-privacy-breach/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/the-facebook-privacy-breach/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:20:17 -0400 The Facebook Privacy Breach According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, many of the public’s favorite Facebook applications like Farmville, Texas HoldEm Poker and FrontierVille, are allegedly sharing users’ personal information with third-party advertisers and Internet tracking companies. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Kimberley Isbell, a Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Mark G. McCreary from the firm Fox Rothschild LLP, to discuss this matter. They look at the potential impact of this privacy breach, the legal issues and how this breach could affect the business of Facebook. 35:11 Legal Talk Network berkman center, facebook, Fox Rothschild, Kimberley Isbell, Mark McCreary, online privacy, Privacy, Social media, UID, wall street journal no no In the film Conviction, Betty Anne Waters, a wife and mother of two, puts herself through high school, college and ultimately law school, in an 18 year long crusade to prove her brother Kenny’s innocence after he is convicted of murder sentenced to life without parole. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams spotlight Betty Anne , her story and her thoughts on the new film and how she continues to help others like her brother. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/betty-anne-waters-a-crusade-for-innocence/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/betty-anne-waters-a-crusade-for-innocence/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:39:49 -0400 Betty Anne Waters: A Crusade for Innocence In the film Conviction, Betty Anne Waters, a wife and mother of two, puts herself through high school, college and ultimately law school, in an 18 year long crusade to prove her brother Kenny’s innocence after he is convicted of murder sentenced to life without parole. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams spotlight Betty Anne , her story and her thoughts on the new film and how she continues to help others like her brother. 26:56 Legal Talk Network Barry Scheck, Betty Ann Waters, DNA, DNA Evidence, Innocence Project, wrongful conviction, wrongful imprisonment no no Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student, jumped to his death after his college roommate used a hidden webcam to stream a sexual encounter between Clementi and another man online. Two students, Dharun Rhavi and Molly Wei were charged with invasion of privacy and could face additional charges. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams discusses these complex legal issues with three guests: Attorney Henry E. Klingeman, defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, Attorney Nancy Willard, Executive Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, and Attorney Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. They take an inside legal look at invasion of privacy through technology and the potential criminal case against the two students involved. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/suicide-of-rutgers-student-tyler-clementi-legal-issues/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/suicide-of-rutgers-student-tyler-clementi-legal-issues/ Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:39:03 -0400 Suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi: Legal Issues Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student, jumped to his death after his college roommate used a hidden webcam to stream a sexual encounter between Clementi and another man online. Two students, Dharun Rhavi and Molly Wei were charged with invasion of privacy and could face additional charges. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams discusses these complex legal issues with three guests: Attorney Henry E. Klingeman, defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, Attorney Nancy Willard, Executive Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, and Attorney Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. They take an inside legal look at invasion of privacy through technology and the potential criminal case against the two students involved. 36:25 Legal Talk Network cato institute, Cyberbullying, Dharum Rhavi, hate crime, henry klineman, invasion of privacy, jim harper, Molly Wei, nancy willard, Privacy, rutgers, tyler clementi no no The 2010-2011 Supreme Court term is upon us, with controversial issues like same-sex marriage and health care reform that will likely play a role when the session gets underway Monday, October 4th. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, welcome Professor Wilson R. Huhn, Constitutional Law Research Fellow at the University of Akron School of Law, Professor Steven H. Goldberg, from Pace Law School and Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Reporter, to explore the standout cases. They discuss the role of Justice Elena Kagan on the High Court and spotlight the big issues that are sure to keep the court busy and the legal community and general public talking. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/the-upcoming-2010-2011-supreme-court-term/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/10/the-upcoming-2010-2011-supreme-court-term/ Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:48:44 -0400 The Upcoming 2010-2011 Supreme Court Term The 2010-2011 Supreme Court term is upon us, with controversial issues like same-sex marriage and health care reform that will likely play a role when the session gets underway Monday, October 4th. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, welcome Professor Wilson R. Huhn, Constitutional Law Research Fellow at the University of Akron School of Law, Professor Steven H. Goldberg, from Pace Law School and Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Reporter, to explore the standout cases. They discuss the role of Justice Elena Kagan on the High Court and spotlight the big issues that are sure to keep the court busy and the legal community and general public talking. 37:27 Legal Talk Network Bloomberg news, Elena Kagan, equal protection, First Amendment, greg stohr, healthcare reform, Pace law school, same-sex marriage, Steven Goldberg, Supreme Court, University of Akron, Wilson Huhn no no U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth recently ruled to temporarily block federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, citing a violation of the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, a 1996 law that prohibits the destruction of human embryos. The ban has been temporarily lifted, but the court battle continues. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, welcome Russell Korobkin, Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law and Author of Stem Cell Century: Law and Policy for a Breakthrough Technology and Charles P. Kindregan Jr., professor of family law and assisted reproduction law at Suffolk University Law School, to explore this controversial debate, legislative, ethical and religious aspects of stem cell research and this recent legal ruling’s impact on scientific research. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/the-stem-cell-research-court-battle/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/the-stem-cell-research-court-battle/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:40:11 -0400 The Stem Cell Research Court Battle U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth recently ruled to temporarily block federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, citing a violation of the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, a 1996 law that prohibits the destruction of human embryos. The ban has been temporarily lifted, but the court battle continues. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, welcome Russell Korobkin, Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law and Author of Stem Cell Century: Law and Policy for a Breakthrough Technology and Charles P. Kindregan Jr., professor of family law and assisted reproduction law at Suffolk University Law School, to explore this controversial debate, legislative, ethical and religious aspects of stem cell research and this recent legal ruling’s impact on scientific research. 39:11 Legal Talk Network Alzheimer's, Charles Kindregan, dickey-wicker, human embryos, Judge Lamberth, obama, Russell Korobkin, spinal cord injuries, stem cell century, stem cells, Suffolk Law School, ucla no no While many around the world were paying tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Pastor Terry Jones, from the Dove World Outreach Center, had announced that he would burn 200 copies of the Quran on the anniversary of 9/11 in a protest against Islam. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams joins Mark Potok, Director of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Dr. Charles C. Haynes, Director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum and senior scholar at the First Amendment Center, to look inside this controversy. They discuss the First Amendment, religion, Jones’ potential impact on national security, attitude toward the Muslim community and how other countries view America when it comes to religion. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/pastor-terry-jones-religion-the-first-amendment/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/pastor-terry-jones-religion-the-first-amendment/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:31:44 -0400 Pastor Terry Jones, Religion & The First Amendment While many around the world were paying tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Pastor Terry Jones, from the Dove World Outreach Center, had announced that he would burn 200 copies of the Quran on the anniversary of 9/11 in a protest against Islam. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams joins Mark Potok, Director of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Dr. Charles C. Haynes, Director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum and senior scholar at the First Amendment Center, to look inside this controversy. They discuss the First Amendment, religion, Jones’ potential impact on national security, attitude toward the Muslim community and how other countries view America when it comes to religion. 34:49 Legal Talk Network 9/11, Civil Rights, Dove World Outreach Center, Dr. Charles Haynes, First Amendment, Free Speech, hate crime, Mark Potok, Newseum, Pastor Jones, quran, Southern Poverty Law Center no no In the US vs. Pineda-Moreno decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Law enforcement agents can legally place a GPS device on an individual’s car without their knowledge and without a warrant from a judge. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, welcome Orin S. Kerr, contributing blogger to the Volokh Conspiracy and Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School, to discuss the legality of GPS tracking in light of the Fourth Amendment, privacy rights, the role of technology and the possibility that this case and others like it will reach the Supreme Court. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/is-gps-tracking-legal-for-law-enforcement/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/is-gps-tracking-legal-for-law-enforcement/ Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:24:40 -0400 Is GPS Tracking Legal for Law Enforcement? In the US vs. Pineda-Moreno decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Law enforcement agents can legally place a GPS device on an individual’s car without their knowledge and without a warrant from a judge. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, welcome Orin S. Kerr, contributing blogger to the Volokh Conspiracy and Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School, to discuss the legality of GPS tracking in light of the Fourth Amendment, privacy rights, the role of technology and the possibility that this case and others like it will reach the Supreme Court. 35:04 Legal Talk Network 9th circuit, cell phone tracking, Fourth Amendment, George Washington University Law School, gps tracking, Orin Kerr, Search warrant, US v Pineda-Morena, volokh no no Back on August 31st 2005, the Legal Talk Network launched this podcast that would become the longest running legal podcast. And 250 podcasts later, the award-winning Lawyer2Lawyer podcast is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J.Craig Williams, spotlight two other pioneers of legal podcasting, Denise Howell, the host of This Week in Law and Struan Robertson, Legal Director for Pinsent Masons LLP and founding editor of OUT-LAW.com/OUT-LAW Radio . They take a look at the value of a podcast for a lawyer today, as well as time commitment, differentiation, and a bit of fun. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/lawyer2lawyer-pioneers-of-legal-podcasting/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/09/lawyer2lawyer-pioneers-of-legal-podcasting/ Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:23:22 -0400 Lawyer2Lawyer & Pioneers of Legal Podcasting Back on August 31st 2005, the Legal Talk Network launched this podcast that would become the longest running legal podcast. And 250 podcasts later, the award-winning Lawyer2Lawyer podcast is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J.Craig Williams, spotlight two other pioneers of legal podcasting, Denise Howell, the host of This Week in Law and Struan Robertson, Legal Director for Pinsent Masons LLP and founding editor of OUT-LAW.com/OUT-LAW Radio . They take a look at the value of a podcast for a lawyer today, as well as time commitment, differentiation, and a bit of fun. 36:38 Legal Talk Network Clio, Denise Howell, OUT-LAW, OUT-LAW Radio, Pinset Masons LLP, podcast, podcasting, Struan Robertson, Suntrust, TWIT no no Should former MLB pitcher, Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee take polygraph tests? That's just one of the topics discussed on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J.Craig Williams, welcome legendary defense counsel, Attorney F. Lee Bailey and Michael S. Schmidt, reporter for The New York Times, to discuss the Clemens indictment on charges that he allegedly lied to Congress back in 2008, when he testified that he never used performance-enhancing drugs. They explore legal strategy, the use of physical evidence, the credibility of testimonies and the future of Roger Clemens. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/the-clemens-indictment-f-lee-bailey-on-legal-strategy/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/the-clemens-indictment-f-lee-bailey-on-legal-strategy/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:56:24 -0400 The Clemens Indictment: F. Lee Bailey on Legal Strategy Should former MLB pitcher, Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee take polygraph tests? That's just one of the topics discussed on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J.Craig Williams, welcome legendary defense counsel, Attorney F. Lee Bailey and Michael S. Schmidt, reporter for The New York Times, to discuss the Clemens indictment on charges that he allegedly lied to Congress back in 2008, when he testified that he never used performance-enhancing drugs. They explore legal strategy, the use of physical evidence, the credibility of testimonies and the future of Roger Clemens. 36:15 Legal Talk Network f. lee bailey, roger clemens, michael schmidt, steroids, brian mcnamee, rusty hardin no no A Boston medical student and accused Craigslist killer, Philip Markoff commits suicide in jail awaiting trial for first degree murder, prompting reactions ranging from frustration to relief. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Douglas Berman, Law Professor at Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University, who first prompts the question on his blog, Sentencing Law and Policy, about how we react to this turn of events in the legal process, along with special guests Elie Mystal, Editor at Above the Law, and Leslie Walker, Executive Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services in Boston for a discussion about justice denied. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/justice-denied-in-philip-markoff-case/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/justice-denied-in-philip-markoff-case/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:04:09 -0400 Justice Denied in Philip Markoff case? A Boston medical student and accused Craigslist killer, Philip Markoff commits suicide in jail awaiting trial for first degree murder, prompting reactions ranging from frustration to relief. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Douglas Berman, Law Professor at Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University, who first prompts the question on his blog, Sentencing Law and Policy, about how we react to this turn of events in the legal process, along with special guests Elie Mystal, Editor at Above the Law, and Leslie Walker, Executive Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services in Boston for a discussion about justice denied. 37:09 Legal Talk Network Above the Law, Craigslist, Douglas Berman, Elie Mystal, Leslie Walker, Moritz College of Law, murder, Philip Markoff, Prisoners' Legal Services, Sentancing Law and Policy no no With a vote of 63-37, the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice making her the 112th justice, and the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Joel Grossman, a professor of political science, and a constitutional law scholar from Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland School of Law and Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal and for ALM Media, to discuss the latest on the confirmation of Elena Kagan. They look at her background, some of the controversy over her confirmation and what kind of impact she will ultimately have on the Supreme Court. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/elena-kagans-supreme-court-confirmation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/elena-kagans-supreme-court-confirmation/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:45:46 -0400 Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court Confirmation With a vote of 63-37, the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice making her the 112th justice, and the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Joel Grossman, a professor of political science, and a constitutional law scholar from Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland School of Law and Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal and for ALM Media, to discuss the latest on the confirmation of Elena Kagan. They look at her background, some of the controversy over her confirmation and what kind of impact she will ultimately have on the Supreme Court. 35:28 Legal Talk Network Elena Kagan, Joel Grossman, Johns Hopkins University, National Law Journal, Supreme Court, tony mauro, University of Maryland School of Law no no In a landmark decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in San Francisco struck down the controversial and highly-debated, Proposition 8 in California, which was approved by the state's voters in November 2008 and overturned a state supreme court ruling that resulted in the legalization of same sex marriage. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Adam Winkler from UCLA Law School, Professor Nelson Tebbe from Brooklyn Law School and Attorney Thomas J. Barbar, the Mass Bar Association's Family Law Chair and principal with Deutsch Williams, Brooks, DeRensis & Holland PC., to sort through all the twists and turns. They look at reaction to the ruling, the legal issues surrounding gay marriage and the likelihood of this issue reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/a-landmark-decision-on-prop-8/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/08/a-landmark-decision-on-prop-8/ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:02:20 -0400 A Landmark Decision on Prop 8 In a landmark decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in San Francisco struck down the controversial and highly-debated, Proposition 8 in California, which was approved by the state's voters in November 2008 and overturned a state supreme court ruling that resulted in the legalization of same sex marriage. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Adam Winkler from UCLA Law School, Professor Nelson Tebbe from Brooklyn Law School and Attorney Thomas J. Barbar, the Mass Bar Association's Family Law Chair and principal with Deutsch Williams, Brooks, DeRensis & Holland PC., to sort through all the twists and turns. They look at reaction to the ruling, the legal issues surrounding gay marriage and the likelihood of this issue reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. 38:14 Legal Talk Network Prop 8, gay marriage, same-sex marriage, Judge Vaughn Walker, equality, Supreme Court, DOMA, gay rights, constitutional rights, Equal Protection Clause no no President Obama recently signed into law the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, better known as the Financial Reform Bill. This new legislation is aimed to crack down on the excesses of Wall Street and corporate America by overhauling banking and Wall Street regulations. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Martin E. Lybecker, a partner in Wilmer Hale’s Regulatory and Government Affairs and Securities Departments, to discuss the latest on this legislation. They look at the new financial reform law, the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and how this new legislation impacts the banking industry, businesses, law firms’ workload and consumers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/the-impact-of-the-new-financial-reform-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/the-impact-of-the-new-financial-reform-law/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:56:47 -0400 The Impact of the New Financial Reform Law President Obama recently signed into law the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, better known as the Financial Reform Bill. This new legislation is aimed to crack down on the excesses of Wall Street and corporate America by overhauling banking and Wall Street regulations. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Martin E. Lybecker, a partner in Wilmer Hale’s Regulatory and Government Affairs and Securities Departments, to discuss the latest on this legislation. They look at the new financial reform law, the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and how this new legislation impacts the banking industry, businesses, law firms’ workload and consumers. 34:20 Legal Talk Network Regulatory actions, Wall Street, Corporate America, Financial Reform Bill, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform, Consumer Protection Act, AIG no no 2010 marks the first year for the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth, the state’s first public law school. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dean Robert V. Ward, Jr., to talk about the new UMass Law school. They discuss the rise in applications in a down economy, the incoming class and faculty, accreditation and the opportunities available for students after they leave law school. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/law-student-applications-rise-massachusetts%E2%80%99-first-public-law-school/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/law-student-applications-rise-massachusetts%E2%80%99-first-public-law-school/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:22:36 -0400 Law Student Applications Rise: Massachusetts’ First Public Law School 2010 marks the first year for the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth, the state’s first public law school. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dean Robert V. Ward, Jr., to talk about the new UMass Law school. They discuss the rise in applications in a down economy, the incoming class and faculty, accreditation and the opportunities available for students after they leave law school. 33:45 Legal Talk Network accreditation, Clio, Dean Ward, Law Students, Mass School of Law, Public interest, Public law school, Robert Ward, student loans, Suntrust no no The allure of social media has attracted businesses, law firms and the general public, but with the popularity of social media in and out of the workplace, comes potential legal issues. Attorney and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Daliah Saper, Principal at Saper Law Offices and Attorney Bradley S. Shear, Founder and Managing Partner of the Law Office of Bradley S. Shear, LLC, to take a look at legal issues such as defamation, privacy issues, employee use of social media and how firms and businesses can protect themselves from a potential lawsuit. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/legal-issues-surrounding-social-media/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/legal-issues-surrounding-social-media/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:52:49 -0400 Legal Issues Surrounding Social Media The allure of social media has attracted businesses, law firms and the general public, but with the popularity of social media in and out of the workplace, comes potential legal issues. Attorney and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Daliah Saper, Principal at Saper Law Offices and Attorney Bradley S. Shear, Founder and Managing Partner of the Law Office of Bradley S. Shear, LLC, to take a look at legal issues such as defamation, privacy issues, employee use of social media and how firms and businesses can protect themselves from a potential lawsuit. 33:14 Legal Talk Network Bradley Shear, Daliah Saper, defamation, facebook, infringement, online provacy, privacy rights, Social media, social networking no no With the end of the U.S. Supreme Court term came some stand-out rulings including handgun case, McDonald v. City of Chicago and patent law case, Bilski v. Kappos. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Adam Winkler, a constitutional law specialist from UCLA School of Law and Attorney Amy Howe, the editor of SCOTUSblog, to discuss the Supreme Court round-up. In addition, they discuss recent rulings, a liberal vs. conservative Supreme Court, the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings and take a look back at some landmark decisions. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/the-u-s-supreme-court-review-july-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/the-u-s-supreme-court-review-july-2010/ Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:47:43 -0400 The U.S. Supreme Court Review July 2010 With the end of the U.S. Supreme Court term came some stand-out rulings including handgun case, McDonald v. City of Chicago and patent law case, Bilski v. Kappos. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Adam Winkler, a constitutional law specialist from UCLA School of Law and Attorney Amy Howe, the editor of SCOTUSblog, to discuss the Supreme Court round-up. In addition, they discuss recent rulings, a liberal vs. conservative Supreme Court, the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings and take a look back at some landmark decisions. 36:48 Legal Talk Network Adam Winkler, amy howe, Bilsky v Kappos, citizens united, Elena Kagan, gun control, Mcdonald v City of Chicago, patent, patent reform, scotus, Supreme Court, ucla no no Preserving the professional rules with regard to original content reporting and attribution to original sources is the topic on this Lawyer2Lawyer. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Alan Schwarz, a prolific sports writer from The New York Times, to discuss the legal and ethical issues pertaining to digital media. They discuss copyright law, the extent to which bloggers should give credit to original reportorial sources and the ethical guidelines bloggers and journalists should be following when it comes to content. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/the-legal-issues-of-blogs-fair-use-and-attribution/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/07/the-legal-issues-of-blogs-fair-use-and-attribution/ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:49:22 -0400 The Legal Issues of Blogs, Fair Use and Attribution Preserving the professional rules with regard to original content reporting and attribution to original sources is the topic on this Lawyer2Lawyer. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Alan Schwarz, a prolific sports writer from The New York Times, to discuss the legal and ethical issues pertaining to digital media. They discuss copyright law, the extent to which bloggers should give credit to original reportorial sources and the ethical guidelines bloggers and journalists should be following when it comes to content. 35:42 Legal Talk Network Alan Schwarz, attribution, bloggers, Clio, content, copyright, journalism, New York Times, Suntrust no no Senate resolution 519 opposes U.S. signing of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, a human rights treaty protecting the rights of children. Attorney and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Michael P. Farris, President of ParentalRights.org and Sara A. Dillon, Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School. They take a look at the treaty, Senate Resolution 519, the key issues of debate on the signing of this treaty and the potential legal conflicts. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/states-rights-or-international-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/states-rights-or-international-law/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:24:13 -0400 States Rights or International Law Senate resolution 519 opposes U.S. signing of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, a human rights treaty protecting the rights of children. Attorney and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Michael P. Farris, President of ParentalRights.org and Sara A. Dillon, Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School. They take a look at the treaty, Senate Resolution 519, the key issues of debate on the signing of this treaty and the potential legal conflicts. 37:22 Legal Talk Network no no With the wave of technology dominating the legal world, reporting from the courtroom has gone from scribbling notes on a pad of paper to live coverage through blogs, video and even tweets. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Ron Sylvester, Staff Writer for Interactive News for The Wichita Eagle/Kansas.com and Attorney Eric P. Robinson, an attorney in New York who specializes in media and Internet law, to talk about the latest in live reporting from the courtroom. They discuss procedure for getting permission from a Judge, cameras in the courtroom and how live reporting has affected traditional journalism in the courtroom. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/tweeting-and-blogging-from-the-courtroom/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/tweeting-and-blogging-from-the-courtroom/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:02:23 -0400 Tweeting and Blogging from the Courtroom With the wave of technology dominating the legal world, reporting from the courtroom has gone from scribbling notes on a pad of paper to live coverage through blogs, video and even tweets. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Ron Sylvester, Staff Writer for Interactive News for The Wichita Eagle/Kansas.com and Attorney Eric P. Robinson, an attorney in New York who specializes in media and Internet law, to talk about the latest in live reporting from the courtroom. They discuss procedure for getting permission from a Judge, cameras in the courtroom and how live reporting has affected traditional journalism in the courtroom. 35:17 Legal Talk Network Court Reporting, Eric Robinson, internet law, legal blogging, media law, Ron Sylvester, twitter, Wichita Eagle no no The "Law.Gov" movement is a campaign to put all primary legal materials in the public domain. Some call it "democratizing" law. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Carl Malamud, founder of Public.Resource.org and Tom Bruce, the Director of the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University Law School, to share with us the latest on Law.Gov. Carl and Tom explore the Law.Gov movement, the benefit of public access to legal materials and who opposes the idea as well as the various workshops across the states. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/the-law-gov-movement/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/the-law-gov-movement/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:28:44 -0400 The Law.Gov Movement The "Law.Gov" movement is a campaign to put all primary legal materials in the public domain. Some call it "democratizing" law. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Carl Malamud, founder of Public.Resource.org and Tom Bruce, the Director of the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University Law School, to share with us the latest on Law.Gov. Carl and Tom explore the Law.Gov movement, the benefit of public access to legal materials and who opposes the idea as well as the various workshops across the states. 35:50 Legal Talk Network carl malamud, Cornell, Cornell University Law School, Law.gov, legal materials, public domain, Public.Resource.org, Tom Bruce no no The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in recent years, with gallons of oil seeping into the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Rhon E. Jones, Environmental Section Head at Beasley Allen, Crow, Methvin, Ports & Miles, and P.C. and Professor Robert Force, Director of the Maritime Law Center at Tulane University Law School, to discuss the latest on this devastating spill. They look at the environmental legal issues and concerns surrounding the spill, maritime law and touch upon the launching of a criminal investigation. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/the-bp-oil-spill-environmental-concerns-maritime-liability-a-criminal-investigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/06/the-bp-oil-spill-environmental-concerns-maritime-liability-a-criminal-investigation/ Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:30:26 -0400 The BP Oil Spill: Environmental Concerns, Maritime Liability & a Criminal Investigation The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in recent years, with gallons of oil seeping into the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Rhon E. Jones, Environmental Section Head at Beasley Allen, Crow, Methvin, Ports & Miles, and P.C. and Professor Robert Force, Director of the Maritime Law Center at Tulane University Law School, to discuss the latest on this devastating spill. They look at the environmental legal issues and concerns surrounding the spill, maritime law and touch upon the launching of a criminal investigation. 36:50 Legal Talk Network Beasley Allen, BP, BP Criminal investigation, Deepwater Horizon, environmental disaster, Environmental law, gulf of mexico, Maritime Law, Oil spill, Rhon Jones, Robert Force, Tulane University no no With a unanimous vote, the Surpreme Court ruled 9-0 against the NFL in the American Needle v. NFL case—one of the most important legal cases in sports. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Marc Edelman from Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and Professor Michael McCann, Associate Law Professor at Vermont Law School and Legal Analyst for Sports Illustrated, to discuss this latest ruling. They talk about anti-trust law, intellectual property issues and how this decision could affect the NFL and other sports franchises. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/american-needle-inc-v-nfl/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/american-needle-inc-v-nfl/ Thu, 27 May 2010 13:15:59 -0400 American Needle, Inc. v. NFL With a unanimous vote, the Surpreme Court ruled 9-0 against the NFL in the American Needle v. NFL case—one of the most important legal cases in sports. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Marc Edelman from Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and Professor Michael McCann, Associate Law Professor at Vermont Law School and Legal Analyst for Sports Illustrated, to discuss this latest ruling. They talk about anti-trust law, intellectual property issues and how this decision could affect the NFL and other sports franchises. 34:19 Legal Talk Network American Needle, anti-trust, Barry University, Intellectual Property, Marc Edelman, Michael McCann, NFL, sports, Sports Illustrated, Sports law, Supreme Court, Vermont Law School no no The North Carolina State Bar has just finished drafting a proposed Formal Ethics Opinion that allows the use of cloud computing in a law office. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Alice N. Mine, Senior Ethics Counsel and Assistant Executive Director for the North Carolina State Bar and Jack Newton, Co-founder and President of Clio, to look at the legal ethical issues surrounding cloud computing. They explore the proposed Formal Ethics Opinion, what it mean for lawyers and the future of cloud computing. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/the-north-carolina-state-bar-cloud-computing/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/the-north-carolina-state-bar-cloud-computing/ Thu, 20 May 2010 14:41:50 -0400 The North Carolina State Bar & Cloud Computing The North Carolina State Bar has just finished drafting a proposed Formal Ethics Opinion that allows the use of cloud computing in a law office. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Alice N. Mine, Senior Ethics Counsel and Assistant Executive Director for the North Carolina State Bar and Jack Newton, Co-founder and President of Clio, to look at the legal ethical issues surrounding cloud computing. They explore the proposed Formal Ethics Opinion, what it mean for lawyers and the future of cloud computing. 37:46 Legal Talk Network Alice Mine, cloud, Cloud Computing, Formal Ethics, Jack Newton, North Carolina State Bar no no Joe Salvati of Boston spent nearly 30 years in prison as an innocent man, along with three other men, convicted for a murder they did not commit. After years of legal twists and some unbelievable turns, the Justice Department declined an appeal of a $101.7 million settlement for all four men. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Victor J. Garo, Joe Salvati’s lawyer for more than 30 years and Attorney and Journalist Dan Rea, to discuss one of the worst cases of injustice and wrongful imprisonment. They talk about Federal Judge Nancy Gertner’s ruling and her criticism of the FBI, the power of the press, reaction to this bittersweet victory and fighting to the end for your client. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/justice-finally-prevails-for-joseph-salvati/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/justice-finally-prevails-for-joseph-salvati/ Thu, 13 May 2010 10:46:25 -0400 Justice Finally Prevails for Joseph Salvati Joe Salvati of Boston spent nearly 30 years in prison as an innocent man, along with three other men, convicted for a murder they did not commit. After years of legal twists and some unbelievable turns, the Justice Department declined an appeal of a $101.7 million settlement for all four men. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Victor J. Garo, Joe Salvati’s lawyer for more than 30 years and Attorney and Journalist Dan Rea, to discuss one of the worst cases of injustice and wrongful imprisonment. They talk about Federal Judge Nancy Gertner’s ruling and her criticism of the FBI, the power of the press, reaction to this bittersweet victory and fighting to the end for your client. 43:09 Legal Talk Network Court of Public Opinion, Dan Rea, fbi, injustice, joe salvati, Nancy Gertner, Power of the Press, victor garo, wrongful imprisonment no no The technology and legal world was abuzz over an incident involving a prototype of the iPhone 4G. An Apple engineer allegedly left behind the iPhone, which eventually ended up in the hands of Gizmodo.com, a technology weblog. After pictures surfaced on the Gizmodo site, a search of a Gizmodo editor’s home and computer was issued. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Sam Bayard, the Assistant Director of the Citizen Media Law Project and Eric Goldman, Director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law, to discuss the legal issues behind this complex debacle. They look at the shield law, the validity of the search warrant and the legal battle that could possibly lie ahead. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/the-mystery-of-the-missing-iphone/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/05/the-mystery-of-the-missing-iphone/ Thu, 6 May 2010 16:48:53 -0400 The Mystery of the Missing iPhone The technology and legal world was abuzz over an incident involving a prototype of the iPhone 4G. An Apple engineer allegedly left behind the iPhone, which eventually ended up in the hands of Gizmodo.com, a technology weblog. After pictures surfaced on the Gizmodo site, a search of a Gizmodo editor’s home and computer was issued. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Sam Bayard, the Assistant Director of the Citizen Media Law Project and Eric Goldman, Director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law, to discuss the legal issues behind this complex debacle. They look at the shield law, the validity of the search warrant and the legal battle that could possibly lie ahead. 35:59 Legal Talk Network berkman center, Citizens Media Law Project, eric goldman, Federal Shield Law, gizmodo, High Tech, iphone, prototype, Sam Bayard, Santa Clara, Search warrant, Shield Law no no Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, recently signed into law a strict immigration bill, the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (SB1070 Act), igniting a nationwide discussion. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Marielena Hincapié, Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center and Professor Paul Bender, at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, to look at both sides of this controversial debate . They discuss the legality and constitutionality of this new law and what this means for the state of Arizona and immigration reform. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/the-arizona-immigration-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/the-arizona-immigration-law/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:08:09 -0400 The Arizona Immigration Law Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, recently signed into law a strict immigration bill, the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (SB1070 Act), igniting a nationwide discussion. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Marielena Hincapié, Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center and Professor Paul Bender, at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, to look at both sides of this controversial debate . They discuss the legality and constitutionality of this new law and what this means for the state of Arizona and immigration reform. 33:10 Legal Talk Network Arizona, Bender, Hincapie, Immigration, Immigration Laws, Jan Brewer, Marilena Hincapie, National Immigration Law Center, Paul Bender, Safe Neighborhood, SB1070 no no The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed civil fraud charges against investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jacob S. Frenkel, from Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A and Attorney Palmer C. Hamilton, a member of the Government Relations Practice Group at Jones Walker, to discuss the details of this lawsuit. They take a look at the SEC’s current role, the impact of the lawsuit, financial regulation legislation and what this means for Wall Street. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/the-sec-vs-goldman-sachs/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/the-sec-vs-goldman-sachs/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:37:09 -0400 The SEC vs. Goldman Sachs The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed civil fraud charges against investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jacob S. Frenkel, from Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A and Attorney Palmer C. Hamilton, a member of the Government Relations Practice Group at Jones Walker, to discuss the details of this lawsuit. They take a look at the SEC’s current role, the impact of the lawsuit, financial regulation legislation and what this means for Wall Street. 36:41 Legal Talk Network Clio, Financial legislation, Goldman Sachs, Jacob Frenkel, Jones Walker, Palmer Hamilton, sec, Securities and Exchange Commission, Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy Ecker, Suntrust no no As first reported in a series of New York Times articles by reporter Alan Schwartz, researchers have linked pro football careers and concussions with climbing rates of depression, dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Christopher Nowinski, President and CEO of the Sports Legacy Institute and Attorney Alan S. Pierce from the Law offices of Alan S. Pierce & Associates and host of Workers’ Comp Matters, to discuss the latest in workers’ comp claims against the NFL. They focus on the long-term effects of concussions from football, the NFL’s role in helping these players, the workers’ comp issues involved and creating public awareness about this serious issue in the NFL and in other sports. For more information on this important issue, including over 100 New York Times articles by Alan Schwarz, click here. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/workers%E2%80%99-compensation-claims-for-nfl-players-coping-with-dementia/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/workers%E2%80%99-compensation-claims-for-nfl-players-coping-with-dementia/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:11:37 -0400 Workers’ Compensation Claims for NFL Players Coping With Dementia As first reported in a series of New York Times articles by reporter Alan Schwartz, researchers have linked pro football careers and concussions with climbing rates of depression, dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Christopher Nowinski, President and CEO of the Sports Legacy Institute and Attorney Alan S. Pierce from the Law offices of Alan S. Pierce & Associates and host of Workers’ Comp Matters, to discuss the latest in workers’ comp claims against the NFL. They focus on the long-term effects of concussions from football, the NFL’s role in helping these players, the workers’ comp issues involved and creating public awareness about this serious issue in the NFL and in other sports. For more information on this important issue, including over 100 New York Times articles by Alan Schwarz, click here. 34:52 Legal Talk Network Alan Pierce, Alzheimer's, Christopher Nowinski, Clio, Depression, Football, NFL, Sports Legacy Insititute, Suntrust, Workers Comp, workers compensation no no Recently, President Obama appointed two union lawyers, Craig Becker and Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) creating a labor law controversy. Some say that the addition of Becker and Pearce will restore balance, while others, like business groups, fear their influence on the board will cater to unions on big issues. Co-host and Attorney Bob Ambrogi welcomes Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, (AFL-CIO) and Attorney Charles I. Cohen, senior counsel in Morgan Lewis & Bockius’ Labor and Employment Practice, to get their reaction to the recess appointments of Becker and Pearce to the NLRB. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/two-appointments-the-future-of-the-nlrb/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/two-appointments-the-future-of-the-nlrb/ Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:11:08 -0400 Two Appointments & the Future of the NLRB Recently, President Obama appointed two union lawyers, Craig Becker and Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) creating a labor law controversy. Some say that the addition of Becker and Pearce will restore balance, while others, like business groups, fear their influence on the board will cater to unions on big issues. Co-host and Attorney Bob Ambrogi welcomes Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, (AFL-CIO) and Attorney Charles I. Cohen, senior counsel in Morgan Lewis & Bockius’ Labor and Employment Practice, to get their reaction to the recess appointments of Becker and Pearce to the NLRB. 35:16 Legal Talk Network AFL-CIO, American Federation of Labor, Charles Cohen, Congress of Industrial Organization, Craig Becker, employment law, Labor Law, Mark Pearce, Nancy Schiffer, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, Unions no no Under a storm of controversy and additional “fixes” to healthcare reform, President Obama finally signed the highly contested health care bill into law. At least 14 States have filed suits challenging the constitutionality of the new Health Care Law. Lawyer2Lawyer host, J. Craig Williams, and guest co-host, David E. Frank welcome Lanny J. Davis, partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and David B. Rivkin, Jr., partner in the Washington office of Baker Hostetler LLP, to talk about these legal challenges to the new law. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/legal-challenges-to-the-new-health-care-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/04/legal-challenges-to-the-new-health-care-law/ Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:00:32 -0400 Legal Challenges to the New Health Care Law Under a storm of controversy and additional “fixes” to healthcare reform, President Obama finally signed the highly contested health care bill into law. At least 14 States have filed suits challenging the constitutionality of the new Health Care Law. Lawyer2Lawyer host, J. Craig Williams, and guest co-host, David E. Frank welcome Lanny J. Davis, partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and David B. Rivkin, Jr., partner in the Washington office of Baker Hostetler LLP, to talk about these legal challenges to the new law. 34:41 Legal Talk Network Baker Hostetler, david frank, David Rivkin, Health care, Health Care Reform, lanny davis, McDermott Will & Emory LLP no no A three and a half year government investigation in Ireland, called the Murphy report, revealed a cover-up of three decades of clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic church. And, in an official pastoral letter to Irish sexual abuse victims, Pope Benedict XVI apologized to Ireland’s Catholics. Co-Host and attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes guests Attorney Helen L. McGonigle, a victim of clergy abuse and victim’s advocate and Vincent Shannon, Senior Partner of Shannons Solicitors in Dublin, Ireland. They discuss the investigations into allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, the Vatican’s tepid response, legal jurisdictions versus canon law and what victims of clergy sexual abuse can do legally here and abroad. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/the-clergy-abuse-cover-up-from-ireland-to-the-vatican-and-beyond/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/the-clergy-abuse-cover-up-from-ireland-to-the-vatican-and-beyond/ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:06:29 -0400 The Clergy Abuse Cover-up: From Ireland to the Vatican and Beyond A three and a half year government investigation in Ireland, called the Murphy report, revealed a cover-up of three decades of clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic church. And, in an official pastoral letter to Irish sexual abuse victims, Pope Benedict XVI apologized to Ireland’s Catholics. Co-Host and attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes guests Attorney Helen L. McGonigle, a victim of clergy abuse and victim’s advocate and Vincent Shannon, Senior Partner of Shannons Solicitors in Dublin, Ireland. They discuss the investigations into allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, the Vatican’s tepid response, legal jurisdictions versus canon law and what victims of clergy sexual abuse can do legally here and abroad. 34:19 Legal Talk Network Helen McGonigle, Murphy Report, Pope Benedict XVI, Sexual Abuse, Vincent Shannon no no In every city and town in America, there has been an overwhelming reaction to the political gridlock in Washington D.C. over healthcare, economic recovery, taxes, Afghanistan (almost everything). So why can’t the lawyers in Congress who specialize in negotiating solutions to problems fix Washington? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Philip K. Howard, a well-known leader of legal reform in America and founder of Common Good, to examine the problem. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/why-cant-lawyers-fix-washington-d-c/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/why-cant-lawyers-fix-washington-d-c/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:30:04 -0400 Why Can't Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.? In every city and town in America, there has been an overwhelming reaction to the political gridlock in Washington D.C. over healthcare, economic recovery, taxes, Afghanistan (almost everything). So why can’t the lawyers in Congress who specialize in negotiating solutions to problems fix Washington? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Philip K. Howard, a well-known leader of legal reform in America and founder of Common Good, to examine the problem. 32:31 Legal Talk Network Common Good, Economy, Health care, Legislative Reform, Philip Howard no no In the second part of Lawyer2Lawyer on the Google Books Settlement, attorneys and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jonathan Band and Attorney Cindy Cohn, Legal Director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , to take a closer look at the complex Google Books Settlement. They explore the deeper legal issues like privacy, copyright and antitrust issues, who this settlement could ultimately benefit or hurt and whether consumers are better off with or without a settlement. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/google-books-settlement-part-two/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/google-books-settlement-part-two/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:44:17 -0500 Google Books Settlement: Part Two In the second part of Lawyer2Lawyer on the Google Books Settlement, attorneys and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jonathan Band and Attorney Cindy Cohn, Legal Director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , to take a closer look at the complex Google Books Settlement. They explore the deeper legal issues like privacy, copyright and antitrust issues, who this settlement could ultimately benefit or hurt and whether consumers are better off with or without a settlement. 37:25 Legal Talk Network antitrust, books, cindy Cohn, copyright, Electronic Fronteier Foundation, google, Jonathan Band no no Access to more digital information or copyright infringement and privacy issues? Recently, Federal Judge Denny Chin postponed the controversial Google books settlement due to the voluminous amount of feedback on both sides of the settlement. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor James Grimmelmann, Associate Professor at New York Law School and a member of its Institute for Information Law and Policy and Attorney Jonathan Band, to talk about the latest developments in the Google Books Settlement. Later in the show, Bob and Craig will be joined by Lee Ann Enquist, Vice President of West Professional Development, to discuss the new partnership between West LegalEdcenter and Legal Talk Network. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/the-google-books-settlement/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/03/the-google-books-settlement/ Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:54:30 -0500 The Google Books Settlement Access to more digital information or copyright infringement and privacy issues? Recently, Federal Judge Denny Chin postponed the controversial Google books settlement due to the voluminous amount of feedback on both sides of the settlement. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor James Grimmelmann, Associate Professor at New York Law School and a member of its Institute for Information Law and Policy and Attorney Jonathan Band, to talk about the latest developments in the Google Books Settlement. Later in the show, Bob and Craig will be joined by Lee Ann Enquist, Vice President of West Professional Development, to discuss the new partnership between West LegalEdcenter and Legal Talk Network. 34:52 Legal Talk Network copyright, google, infringement, Institute for Information Law and Policy, James Grimmelmann, Jonathan Band, Lee Ann Enquist, New York Law School, West Professional Development, Westlaw no no The legal and social debate over death with dignity and assisted suicide is reignited. Recently, the Death with Dignity bill surfaced in Massachusetts, where Representative Louis Kafka filed the bill on behalf of Al Lipkind of Stoughton, Massachusetts, who fought for legislation prior to his death after battling stomach cancer.Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Barbara Coombs Lee, President of Compassion & Choices to look at both sides of the controversial Death with Dignity Act, assisted suicide, ethical objections and current legislation here in the States and abroad. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/inside-the-death-with-dignity-act/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/inside-the-death-with-dignity-act/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:50:28 -0500 Inside the Death with Dignity Act The legal and social debate over death with dignity and assisted suicide is reignited. Recently, the Death with Dignity bill surfaced in Massachusetts, where Representative Louis Kafka filed the bill on behalf of Al Lipkind of Stoughton, Massachusetts, who fought for legislation prior to his death after battling stomach cancer.Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Barbara Coombs Lee, President of Compassion & Choices to look at both sides of the controversial Death with Dignity Act, assisted suicide, ethical objections and current legislation here in the States and abroad. 32:08 Legal Talk Network Al Lipkind, Assisted Suicide, Barbara Lee, Cancer, Compassion & Choices, Death with Dignity, Louis Kafka no no Just recently 15-year old student Phoebe Prince from South Hadley, Massachusetts took her own life after she was being constantly "cyberbullied" by a group of students at her school. Phoebe's story is one of many that has left communities reeling, schools in the hot seat and parents enraged by the lack of protection of their children and a lack of discipline against the perpetrators. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome David T. Tirella, partner at the firm Eaton, Powell & Tirella and Debra Johnston, founder of Students For Safer Schools and mother of Jeffrey Johnston, a victim of cyberbullying, to discuss the latest in cyberbulling prevention, legislation against cyberbullying and what to do if your child becomes a victim. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/cyberbullying-and-the-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/cyberbullying-and-the-law/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:08:25 -0500 Cyberbullying and the Law Just recently 15-year old student Phoebe Prince from South Hadley, Massachusetts took her own life after she was being constantly "cyberbullied" by a group of students at her school. Phoebe's story is one of many that has left communities reeling, schools in the hot seat and parents enraged by the lack of protection of their children and a lack of discipline against the perpetrators. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome David T. Tirella, partner at the firm Eaton, Powell & Tirella and Debra Johnston, founder of Students For Safer Schools and mother of Jeffrey Johnston, a victim of cyberbullying, to discuss the latest in cyberbulling prevention, legislation against cyberbullying and what to do if your child becomes a victim. 35:32 Legal Talk Network Cyberbullying, David Tirella, Debra Johnston, Eaton Powell & Tirella, Phoebe Prince, School, Students for a Safer School no no Car giant Toyota ordered a global recall of 400,000 Priuses for brake problems. This comes on the heels of earlier incidents where reported gas pedals were becoming stuck in floor mats in different makes and models of Toyotas. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Dee Miles from the law firm, Beasley Allen and Mike Rozembajgier, Director of Recalls for ExpertRECALL™, to discuss the latest. They take a look at the Toyota recall, the legal troubles that surround this recall and how the recall will impact customers and ultimately Toyota. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/toyota-recall-legal-troubles-for-toyota/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/toyota-recall-legal-troubles-for-toyota/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:16:26 -0500 Toyota Recall: Legal Troubles for Toyota Car giant Toyota ordered a global recall of 400,000 Priuses for brake problems. This comes on the heels of earlier incidents where reported gas pedals were becoming stuck in floor mats in different makes and models of Toyotas. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Dee Miles from the law firm, Beasley Allen and Mike Rozembajgier, Director of Recalls for ExpertRECALL™, to discuss the latest. They take a look at the Toyota recall, the legal troubles that surround this recall and how the recall will impact customers and ultimately Toyota. 33:17 Legal Talk Network Beasley Allen, Dee Miles, ExpertRECALL, Mike Rozembajgier, Product Liability, recall, Toyota, warranty no no The murder of a young woman in Massachusetts raises new questions about the laws and the legal system in cases involving abusive relationships. 19-year old Allison Myrick was stabbed to death - her ex-boyfriend charged with murder. Authorities and family members revealed details including two restraining orders which did not prevent this tragic crime. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Marsha Kazarosian from the Kazarosian Law Offices and the Honorable Judge Eugene M. Hyman from the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California, to explore what could have gone so terribly wrong. They will look at how the legal system, lawyers, legislators and others can better protect victims in abusive relationships and how we as a community can prevent these tragedies. Show Notes: If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or contact Break The Cycle. You may donate in Allison Myrick's honor on line at: www.breakthecycle.org/donate.html or by phone at, 310-286-3383 x805 http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/a-call-to-action-re-examine-laws-on-domestic-violence/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/02/a-call-to-action-re-examine-laws-on-domestic-violence/ Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:32:49 -0500 A Call to Action: Re-examine Laws on Domestic Violence The murder of a young woman in Massachusetts raises new questions about the laws and the legal system in cases involving abusive relationships. 19-year old Allison Myrick was stabbed to death - her ex-boyfriend charged with murder. Authorities and family members revealed details including two restraining orders which did not prevent this tragic crime. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Marsha Kazarosian from the Kazarosian Law Offices and the Honorable Judge Eugene M. Hyman from the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California, to explore what could have gone so terribly wrong. They will look at how the legal system, lawyers, legislators and others can better protect victims in abusive relationships and how we as a community can prevent these tragedies. Show Notes: If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or contact Break The Cycle. You may donate in Allison Myrick's honor on line at: www.breakthecycle.org/donate.html or by phone at, 310-286-3383 x805 37:11 Legal Talk Network abuse, Domestic Violence, Judge Eugene Hyman, Marsha Kazarosian, restraining order, Santa Clara County Superior Court no no Last week in a 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled under the First Amendment, the government may not ban political spending by corporations and unions in candidate elections, radically changing campaign finance law. Co-host and Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Professor Ned Foley, Professor of Law at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and Professor Adam Winkler, Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, to discuss this Supreme Court ruling and the impact this ruling will have on state, judicial and legislative elections. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/the-supreme-court-ruling-on-campaign-finance/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/the-supreme-court-ruling-on-campaign-finance/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:13:03 -0500 The Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance Last week in a 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled under the First Amendment, the government may not ban political spending by corporations and unions in candidate elections, radically changing campaign finance law. Co-host and Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Professor Ned Foley, Professor of Law at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and Professor Adam Winkler, Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, to discuss this Supreme Court ruling and the impact this ruling will have on state, judicial and legislative elections. 32:20 Legal Talk Network Adam Winkler, Campaign Finance Law, election, First Amendment, Moritz College of Law, Ned Foley, Ohio State University, ucla no no Seeing the people of Haiti suffer from the effects of a devastating earthquake is heart-wrenching. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Brian Concannon Jr., Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) and Ben Hemingway, Deputy Director of Operations for International Medical Corps, to discuss the enormous response by the medical profession and what lawyers are doing or can do to help. At the top of the show, Craig chats with Dan Rea, host of the radio talk show, NightSide on WBZ 1030 radio in Boston, about the historic election in Massachusetts. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/two-big-stories-stunning-ma-senate-election-and-the-haiti-disaster-what-lawyers-can-do-to-help/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/two-big-stories-stunning-ma-senate-election-and-the-haiti-disaster-what-lawyers-can-do-to-help/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:48:19 -0500 Two Big Stories: Stunning MA Senate Election and The Haiti Disaster - What Lawyers Can Do to Help Seeing the people of Haiti suffer from the effects of a devastating earthquake is heart-wrenching. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Brian Concannon Jr., Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) and Ben Hemingway, Deputy Director of Operations for International Medical Corps, to discuss the enormous response by the medical profession and what lawyers are doing or can do to help. At the top of the show, Craig chats with Dan Rea, host of the radio talk show, NightSide on WBZ 1030 radio in Boston, about the historic election in Massachusetts. 32:53 Legal Talk Network Ben Hemingway, Brian Concannon, Dan Rea, Haiti, IJDH, Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, International Medical Corps, MA Senate no no A new year is upon us and the American Bar Association is carving out a new agenda with a new President. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome President-elect of the American Bar Association, Attorney Stephen N. Zack, to discuss his new role as President, the importance of civics education, inspiring our students through law and his fight for Hispanic rights. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/meet-president-elect-of-the-american-bar-association-stephen-n-zack/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/meet-president-elect-of-the-american-bar-association-stephen-n-zack/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:17:25 -0500 Meet President-Elect of the American Bar Association: Stephen N. Zack A new year is upon us and the American Bar Association is carving out a new agenda with a new President. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome President-elect of the American Bar Association, Attorney Stephen N. Zack, to discuss his new role as President, the importance of civics education, inspiring our students through law and his fight for Hispanic rights. 33:08 Legal Talk Network ABA, Civics, Hispanic Rights, Stephen Zack no no 2009 was a tumultuous year, filled with lows and highs. From the inauguration of President Obama and Captain Sullenberger’s miraculous landing on the Hudson to layoffs and cutbacks in the legal community and the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guest, Attorney Stephen L. Kaplan, principal in the law firm of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to reflect on 2009 and look ahead to the new year of 2010 and a new decade! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/the-2010-annual-predictions-show/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2010/01/the-2010-annual-predictions-show/ Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:03:39 -0500 The 2010 Annual Predictions Show 2009 was a tumultuous year, filled with lows and highs. From the inauguration of President Obama and Captain Sullenberger’s miraculous landing on the Hudson to layoffs and cutbacks in the legal community and the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guest, Attorney Stephen L. Kaplan, principal in the law firm of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to reflect on 2009 and look ahead to the new year of 2010 and a new decade! 35:03 Legal Talk Network Hicks Mims Kaplan & Burns, Kennedy, obama, stephen kaplan, Sullenberger no no Over the past year, the legal community has been dogged by a down economy resulting in layoffs, pay cuts and lack of jobs from the largest law firms down to the smallest law firms. What does this mean for law students? On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor William D. Henderson from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Dr. Silvia Hodges from Fordham University School of Law, to discuss what law students need to learn while in school, the present legal job market and what the future holds for law students when they graduate from law school. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/law-students-the-legal-job-market/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/law-students-the-legal-job-market/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:07:06 -0500 Law Students & the Legal Job Market Over the past year, the legal community has been dogged by a down economy resulting in layoffs, pay cuts and lack of jobs from the largest law firms down to the smallest law firms. What does this mean for law students? On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor William D. Henderson from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Dr. Silvia Hodges from Fordham University School of Law, to discuss what law students need to learn while in school, the present legal job market and what the future holds for law students when they graduate from law school. 33:00 Legal Talk Network Economy, Fordham University, Indiana University, lawyer layoffs, Silvia Hodges, William Henderson no no Adoption does not only affect the families involved for a lifetime, but also the lawyers and judges who oversee the process. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Kathleen Hogan Morrison and Judge Bettina Borders, First Justice out of Bristol County, Massachusetts, to discuss the joy of adoption, the process and the work of attorneys and judges who complete the circle of bringing families together. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/the-joy-of-adoption/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/the-joy-of-adoption/ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:06:10 -0500 The Joy of Adoption Adoption does not only affect the families involved for a lifetime, but also the lawyers and judges who oversee the process. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Kathleen Hogan Morrison and Judge Bettina Borders, First Justice out of Bristol County, Massachusetts, to discuss the joy of adoption, the process and the work of attorneys and judges who complete the circle of bringing families together. 34:48 Legal Talk Network Adoption, Judge Borders, Kathleen Morrison no no The holiday season is upon us—and we would like to wish all our listeners out there a happy holiday! On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate the holidays by spotlighting three very special attorneys who are spreading some holiday cheer in some shape or form this holiday season! Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Larry Savell from the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new album, Season’s Briefings from the LawTunes. In addition, Bob & Craig invite Attorney Reid Trautz of ReidMyBlog.com fame to share his gift ideas with The 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers and Attorney Lisa Solomon, Co-Founder of The Billable Hour Company, talks about her one-of-a-kind gifts and greeting cards for legal professionals. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/lawyer2lawyer-spreads-some-holiday-cheer/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/lawyer2lawyer-spreads-some-holiday-cheer/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:34:10 -0500 Lawyer2Lawyer Spreads Some Holiday Cheer The holiday season is upon us—and we would like to wish all our listeners out there a happy holiday! On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate the holidays by spotlighting three very special attorneys who are spreading some holiday cheer in some shape or form this holiday season! Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Larry Savell from the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP, to talk about his new album, Season’s Briefings from the LawTunes. In addition, Bob & Craig invite Attorney Reid Trautz of ReidMyBlog.com fame to share his gift ideas with The 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers and Attorney Lisa Solomon, Co-Founder of The Billable Hour Company, talks about her one-of-a-kind gifts and greeting cards for legal professionals. 33:47 Legal Talk Network billable hour, chadbourne & parke, Gift, larry savell, lawtunes, Lisa Solomon, Reid Trautz no no As we come to the end of a tough economic year, we take note of some of the effects of the recession, one of which is homelessness on the rise. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Steve Binder, a deputy public defender with the San Diego Office of the Public Defender and founder of the Homeless Court Program and Attorney Maria Foscarinis, founder and executive director of the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, to discuss the issues, including the jobless rate impact and the legal requirements of cities and towns to cope with homelessness. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/the-fight-against-homelessness/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/the-fight-against-homelessness/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:09:25 -0500 The Fight Against Homelessness As we come to the end of a tough economic year, we take note of some of the effects of the recession, one of which is homelessness on the rise. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Steve Binder, a deputy public defender with the San Diego Office of the Public Defender and founder of the Homeless Court Program and Attorney Maria Foscarinis, founder and executive director of the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, to discuss the issues, including the jobless rate impact and the legal requirements of cities and towns to cope with homelessness. 32:17 Legal Talk Network.com Economy, homeless, Homeless Court Program, Maria Foscarinis, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, Recession, Steve Binder, Veterans Village no no Golf pro Tiger Woods suffered injuries in a car crash in his own car near his home, igniting a media frenzy and a lot of public attention with speculation swirling about his public image. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Joshua P. Galper, partner in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Washington, D.C., office and Richard T. Karcher, Director of the Center for Law and Sports at Florida Coastal School of Law, to discuss the legal issues, privacy rights, the impact on endorsement contracts and ultimately Tiger Woods' public image. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/the-tiger-woods-saga/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/12/the-tiger-woods-saga/ Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:46:15 -0500 The Tiger Woods Saga Golf pro Tiger Woods suffered injuries in a car crash in his own car near his home, igniting a media frenzy and a lot of public attention with speculation swirling about his public image. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Joshua P. Galper, partner in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Washington, D.C., office and Richard T. Karcher, Director of the Center for Law and Sports at Florida Coastal School of Law, to discuss the legal issues, privacy rights, the impact on endorsement contracts and ultimately Tiger Woods' public image. 33:52 Legal Talk Network Car Crash, Florida Coastal School of Law, Joshua Galper, Orrick Herrington Sutcliffe, Richard Karcher, Tiger Woods no no Thanksgiving is a time when we’re all reminded to be thankful for what we have and to think about those less fortunate than ourselves especially this year in this economy Co-host, Attorney Bob Ambrogi welcomes Elizabeth M. Lynch, Executive Director, of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Scott Inman, Senior Corporate Relations Manager at the Home for Little Wanderers and Attorney Neal J. Philip, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, to talk about their organizations and helping those in need, not only during the holidays but year round. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/thanksgiving-edition-giving-back-to-those-in-need/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/thanksgiving-edition-giving-back-to-those-in-need/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:09:05 -0500 Thanksgiving Edition: Giving Back to Those in Need Thanksgiving is a time when we’re all reminded to be thankful for what we have and to think about those less fortunate than ourselves especially this year in this economy Co-host, Attorney Bob Ambrogi welcomes Elizabeth M. Lynch, Executive Director, of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Scott Inman, Senior Corporate Relations Manager at the Home for Little Wanderers and Attorney Neal J. Philip, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, to talk about their organizations and helping those in need, not only during the holidays but year round. 35:14 Legal Talk Network Economy, Elizabeth Lynch, Home for Little Wanderers, Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Neal Phillip, Scott Inman no no The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero, to face a federal trial in civilian court and it is creating quite the controversy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Tara L. Murray, U.S. Counsel for Reprieve and Gregory S. McNeal, a visiting assistant professor of law at Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law , to discuss this controversial federal trial in a NY civilian court, the ongoing legal work in Guantanamo and ultimately the closing of Guantanamo. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/the-controversial-terror-trial-in-new-york/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/the-controversial-terror-trial-in-new-york/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:08 -0500 The Controversial Terror Trial in New York The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero, to face a federal trial in civilian court and it is creating quite the controversy. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Tara L. Murray, U.S. Counsel for Reprieve and Gregory S. McNeal, a visiting assistant professor of law at Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law , to discuss this controversial federal trial in a NY civilian court, the ongoing legal work in Guantanamo and ultimately the closing of Guantanamo. 33:28 Legal Talk Network 9/11, Gregory McNeal, guantanamo, Penn State, Reprieve, Tara Murray no no "Civil Gideon" is now law in the state of California providing counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases, predominantly child custody cases and foreclosures. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Robert L. Rothman, partner of the firm Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and Attorney James J. Brosnahan, senior partner with Morrison & Foerster and member of the California Commission on Access to Justice, to take a look at the impact of this new law in California and how it could potentially change the legal system nationwide. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/the-impact-of-civil-gideon/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/the-impact-of-civil-gideon/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:04:33 -0500 The Impact of Civil Gideon "Civil Gideon" is now law in the state of California providing counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases, predominantly child custody cases and foreclosures. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Robert L. Rothman, partner of the firm Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and Attorney James J. Brosnahan, senior partner with Morrison & Foerster and member of the California Commission on Access to Justice, to take a look at the impact of this new law in California and how it could potentially change the legal system nationwide. 38:54 Legal Talk Network Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, California Comission on Access to Justice, Child Custody, Foreclosure, Gideon, James Brosnahan, Morrison & Foerster, Robert Rothman, State Bar of california no no The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution gives us protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But what about a search of your email - is it afforded the same protection? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Orin S. Kerr , Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School and Jason Paroff Esq. , Director of Computer Forensics Operations with the ESI Consulting practice at Kroll Ontrack to look at the recent opinion handed down by U.S. District Judge Mosman with respect to the Fourth Amendment and email along with our experts' look at what can be retrieved and used in court when it comes to email. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/the-fourth-amendment-and-email/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/11/the-fourth-amendment-and-email/ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:52:58 -0500 The Fourth Amendment and Email The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution gives us protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But what about a search of your email - is it afforded the same protection? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Orin S. Kerr , Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School and Jason Paroff Esq. , Director of Computer Forensics Operations with the ESI Consulting practice at Kroll Ontrack to look at the recent opinion handed down by U.S. District Judge Mosman with respect to the Fourth Amendment and email along with our experts' look at what can be retrieved and used in court when it comes to email. 33:57 Legal Talk Network Email, Fourth Amendment, George Washington University Law School, Jason Paroff, kroll, Orin Kerr no no Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is facing a growing number of lawsuits claiming that the company concealed the health risks associated with the top-selling birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Mike Danko from the Danko Law Firm and James T. O'Reilly, Professor of Law at University of Cincinnati College of Law, to a look at the basis for the litigation, the reported side affects, the FDA’s role, Bayer’s continued marketing campaign and the federal lawsuit against the makers of Yaz and Yasmin. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/lawsuits-over-birth-control-pills-yaz-yazmin/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/lawsuits-over-birth-control-pills-yaz-yazmin/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:13:07 -0400 Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz and Yazmin Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is facing a growing number of lawsuits claiming that the company concealed the health risks associated with the top-selling birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Mike Danko from the Danko Law Firm and James T. O'Reilly, Professor of Law at University of Cincinnati College of Law, to a look at the basis for the litigation, the reported side affects, the FDA’s role, Bayer’s continued marketing campaign and the federal lawsuit against the makers of Yaz & Yasmin. 33:02 Legal Talk Network Bayer, birth control, lawsuit, Yaz, Yasmin, Danko Law, James O'Reilly, FDA no no Effective October 26, 2009, amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 will require employers to provide written notification to their employees, at the time of hiring, of their rate of pay and obtain a written acknowledgment from each employee of the receipt of this written notice. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, Partner in the NY office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and Barbara S. Mehlsack, Esq., Partner in the New York firm of Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. to get two perspectives on amended New York Labor Law: Section 195, compliance and what this newly amended law means for New York employers as well as their employees. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/inside-amended-new-york-labor-law-section-195/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/inside-amended-new-york-labor-law-section-195/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:28:40 -0400 Inside Amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 Effective October 26, 2009, amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 will require employers to provide written notification to their employees, at the time of hiring, of their rate of pay and obtain a written acknowledgment from each employee of the receipt of this written notice. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles H. Kaplan, Partner in the NY office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and Barbara S. Mehlsack, Esq., Partner in the New York firm of Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. to get two perspectives on amended New York Labor Law: Section 195, compliance and what this newly amended law means for New York employers as well as their employees. 36:00 Legal Talk Network Barbara Mehlsack, Charles Kaplan, Employment, employment law, Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus, Labor Law, New York, sedwick Deter Moran & Arnold no no Attention bloggers: The Federal Trade Commission approved new Web guidelines pertaining to "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." The FTC wants bloggers to disclose free products or payments they have received from companies for reviewing their products. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Eric P. Robinson, Staff Attorney at the Media Law Resource Center and Attorney Barry J. Reingold, partner in the Washington D.C. office of Perkins Coie, to clarify the FTC’s new guidelines, look at the ethics of blogging, blogger abuse and how these new guidelines will impact the blogosphere. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/the-ftcs-new-guidelines-the-blogosphere/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/the-ftcs-new-guidelines-the-blogosphere/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:35 -0400 The FTC's New Guidelines & the Blogosphere Attention bloggers: The Federal Trade Commission approved new Web guidelines pertaining to "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." The FTC wants bloggers to disclose free products or payments they have received from companies for reviewing their products. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Eric P. Robinson, Staff Attorney at the Media Law Resource Center and Attorney Barry J. Reingold, partner in the Washington D.C. office of Perkins Coie, to clarify the FTC’s new guidelines, look at the ethics of blogging, blogger abuse and how these new guidelines will impact the blogosphere. 35:16 Legal Talk Network advertising, Barry Reingold, blogging, Eric Robinson, ethics, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Media Law Resource Center, Perkins Coie no no In a landmark decision in Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co. Inc., the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a group of eight states, the City of New York and various environmental groups, who had filed a public nuisance lawsuit against five of the nation’s biggest coal-burning utilities. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Matthew F. Pawa from Law Offices of Matthew F. Pawa, P.C. and Attorney Thomas J. Heiden, partner in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, to dissect Connecticut v. AEP, get reaction from both sides of this landmark case and how this decision will impact power companies, as well as future environmental litigation. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/the-landmark-decision-in-connecticut-v-aep/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/the-landmark-decision-in-connecticut-v-aep/ Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:22:04 -0400 The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP In a landmark decision in Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co. Inc., the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a group of eight states, the City of New York and various environmental groups, who had filed a public nuisance lawsuit against five of the nation’s biggest coal-burning utilities. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Matthew F. Pawa from Law Offices of Matthew F. Pawa, P.C. and Attorney Thomas J. Heiden, partner in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, to dissect Connecticut v. AEP, get reaction from both sides of this landmark case and how this decision will impact power companies, as well as future environmental litigation. 31:11 Legal Talk Network 2nd Circuit, Connecticut v AEP, Environment, Latham & Watkins, Matthew Pawa, Thomas Heiden no no The American Bar Association filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission after they applied the Red Flags Rule to lawyers, leaving the legal communirty reeling. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Andrew M. Smith, Partner at the Washington DC office of Morrison & Foerster and chair of the American Bar Association’s Red Flags Task Force and privacy expert, Attorney Mari J. Frank to spotlight the Red Flags Rule. They will take a look at the controversial Red Flags Rule, the suit filed by the ABA, and how this rule could ultimately affect the legal community. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/the-red-flags-rule-impact-on-the-legal-community/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/10/the-red-flags-rule-impact-on-the-legal-community/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:18:08 -0400 The Red Flags Rule Impact on the Legal Community The American Bar Association filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission after they applied the Red Flags Rule to lawyers, leaving the legal communirty reeling. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Andrew M. Smith, Partner at the Washington DC office of Morrison & Foerster and chair of the American Bar Association’s Red Flags Task Force and privacy expert, Attorney Mari J. Frank to spotlight the Red Flags Rule. They will take a look at the controversial Red Flags Rule, the suit filed by the ABA, and how this rule could ultimately affect the legal community. 34:28 Legal Talk Network ABA, Andrew Smith, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Identity Theft, Mari Frank, Morrison & Foerster, Red Flags Rule no no When the issue of medical liability reform came up in President Obama’s speech on Health Care reform in front of Congress, it was met with boos from Democrats and a standing ovation from Republicans. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome medical malpractice reform expert, Professor Stephan Landsman the Robert A. Clifford Chair in Tort Law and Social Policy from DePaul University College of Law and Darren McKinney Director of Communications from the American Tort Reform Association to look at both sides of medical liability reform as the debate plays out for trial attorneys and the medical profession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/the-great-debate-over-medical-liability-reform/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/the-great-debate-over-medical-liability-reform/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:44:08 -0400 The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform When the issue of medical liability reform came up in President Obama’s speech on Health Care reform in front of Congress, it was met with boos from Democrats and a standing ovation from Republicans. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome medical malpractice reform expert, Professor Stephan Landsman the Robert A. Clifford Chair in Tort Law and Social Policy from DePaul University College of Law and Darren McKinney Director of Communications from the American Tort Reform Association to look at both sides of medical liability reform as the debate plays out for trial attorneys and the medical profession. 39:54 Legal Talk Network American Tort Reform Association, Darren McKinney, Health care, medical malpractice, obama, Stephan Landsman, tort no no With a legal community today that is embracing technology and new media that we’re all too familiar with here at Legal Talk Network, our friends and colleagues in print media are turning to new media to expand and reach a growing audience. Co-Hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome the ABA Journal's editor, Edward A. Adams, and Rachael M. Zahorsky, legal affairs writer for the ABA Journal, to give you an inside look at the ABA Journal's latest venture, The Legal Rebels Project. They will explore the transition to new media, how lawyers and law firms are reinventing themselves in the current economy and take a look at life on the road on the Legal Rebels Tour ’09. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/inside-the-aba-journals-legal-rebels-project/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/inside-the-aba-journals-legal-rebels-project/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:20:10 -0400 Inside the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Project With a legal community today that is embracing technology and new media that we’re all too familiar with here at Legal Talk Network, our friends and colleagues in print media are turning to new media to expand and reach a growing audience. Co-Hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome the ABA Journal's editor, Edward A. Adams, and Rachael M. Zahorsky, legal affairs writer for the ABA Journal, to give you an inside look at the ABA Journal's latest venture, The Legal Rebels Project. They will explore the transition to new media, how lawyers and law firms are reinventing themselves in the current economy and take a look at life on the road on the Legal Rebels Tour ’09. 36:03 Legal Talk Network ABA Journal, Economy, edward adams, Legal Rebels, legal technology, Rachael Zahorsky no no It's back to school and many law students face a new curriculum, the large workload and the hefty price of tuition. But University of California, Irvine School of Law stands out with a new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school, a concentration in public service and free tuition for their inaugural class through donations. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor at UCI Law, to chat about his new venture, the new approach to law school, students and what lies ahead. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/the-unveiling-of-uci-law-school/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/the-unveiling-of-uci-law-school/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:41:10 -0400 The Unveiling of UCI Law School It's back to school and many law students face a new curriculum, the large workload and the hefty price of tuition. But University of California, Irvine School of Law stands out with a new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school, a concentration in public service and free tuition for their inaugural class through donations. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor at UCI Law, to chat about his new venture, the new approach to law school, students and what lies ahead. 31:35 Legal Talk Network Chemerinsky, law school, Public Service, UCI Law no no In part one of Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration, co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discussed consumer rights and mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the credit card holder and the credit card company arises. In part two, Bob & Craig welcome back Attorney Deepak Gupta, staff attorney at Public Citizen Litigation Group and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at the firm, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, to discuss the Arbitration Fairness Act, what's next in arbitration and add their insight to the already lively discussion on this controversial topic. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/credit-card-consumers-arbitration-part-2/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/09/credit-card-consumers-arbitration-part-2/ Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:02:22 -0400 Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Part 2 In part one of Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration, co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discussed consumer rights and mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the credit card holder and the credit card company arises. In part two, Bob & Craig welcome back Attorney Deepak Gupta, staff attorney at Public Citizen Litigation Group and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at the firm, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, to discuss the Arbitration Fairness Act, what's next in arbitration and add their insight to the already lively discussion on this controversial topic. 36:27 Legal Talk Network Alan Kaplinsky, arbitration, arbitration fairness act, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, Credit Card, Deepak Gupta, Public Citizen Litigation Group no no Mandatory arbitration in credit card agreements are in the legal spotlight again after the Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the largest national arbitration firm, National Arbitration Forum. That resulted in a settlement shutting down part of NAF's business and has raised questions about the outcomes of arbitration versus action in civil court for consumers. Lawer2Lawyer co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams call on experts on both sides of this controversy, Attorney Deepak Gupta from Public Citizen Litigation Group, who focuses on consumer rights and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll in Philadelphia, who pioneered the use of pre-dispute arbitration. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/credit-card-consumers-arbitration/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/credit-card-consumers-arbitration/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:50:22 -0400 Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Mandatory arbitration in credit card agreements are in the legal spotlight again after the Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the largest national arbitration firm, National Arbitration Forum. That resulted in a settlement shutting down part of NAF's business and has raised questions about the outcomes of arbitration versus action in civil court for consumers. Lawer2Lawyer co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams call on experts on both sides of this controversy, Attorney Deepak Gupta from Public Citizen Litigation Group, who focuses on consumer rights and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll in Philadelphia, who pioneered the use of pre-dispute arbitration. 37:33 Legal Talk Network Alan Kaplinsky, arbitration, Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, Consumer Protection, Deepak Gupta, NAF, Public Citizen Litigation Group no no Why retire? So says Attorney Jack Borden, who is in his law office at 6:30 every morning, doing what he loves - practicing law. Recently, Borden celebrated his 101st birthday, being named 'America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009,' by Experience Works. Now he is the special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , who discuss the gamut with Borden, senior partner at Borden & Westhoff, LLP. Hear his vivid stories from the past century about the legal profession, tips for young lawyers and his secret to longevity. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/101-year-old-lawyer-jack-borden/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/101-year-old-lawyer-jack-borden/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:02:16 -0400 101 Year Old Lawyer Jack Borden Why retire? So says Attorney Jack Borden, who is in his law office at 6:30 every morning, doing what he loves - practicing law. Recently, Borden celebrated his 101st birthday, being named 'America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009,' by Experience Works. Now he is the special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , who discuss the gamut with Borden, senior partner at Borden & Westhoff, LLP. Hear his vivid stories from the past century about the legal profession, tips for young lawyers and his secret to longevity. 34:42 Legal Talk Network deposition, divorce, Experience Works, Jack Borden, mediation, Oldest Worker no no It can be said that patents are the key to sustaining innovative products and patent law is certainly an active area of legal practice in the U.S. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark office has been overwhelmed and undermanned. Could the Peer-to-Patent system be the answer? Co-Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Mark Webbink, Executive Director of the Center for Patent Innovations, a research and development arm of New York Law School's Institute for Information Law & Property and Attorney Stephanie Scruggs , an expert in patent litigation from the firm of Hanify & King, to take an in-depth look at the innovative Peer-to Patent system, that employs a crowdsourcing and open source model using experts in the patent process. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/an-inside-look-at-the-peer-to-patent-system/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/an-inside-look-at-the-peer-to-patent-system/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:45:25 -0400 An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System It can be said that patents are the key to sustaining innovative products and patent law is certainly an active area of legal practice in the U.S. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark office has been overwhelmed and undermanned. Could the Peer-to-Patent system be the answer? Co-Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Mark Webbink, Executive Director of the Center for Patent Innovations, a research and development arm of New York Law School's Institute for Information Law & Property and Attorney Stephanie Scruggs , an expert in patent litigation from the firm of Hanify & King, to take an in-depth look at the innovative Peer-to Patent system, that employs a crowdsourcing and open source model using experts in the patent process. 35:51 Legal Talk Network Hanify & King, Mark Webbink, New York Law School, patent, Peer-to-Patent, Stephanie Scruggs, US Patent and Trademark Office no no Recently the world of sports has been plagued by scandal - from a controversial polyurethane swimsuit used in swimming to steroids putting a cloud over major league baseball. Co-hosts and attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor Matt Mitten, the Director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University Law School and Attorney John P. Collins from the firm Collins & Collins, to take a look at the impact of these controversies and regulations in sports today. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/swimsuits-steroids-regulations-in-the-sports-world/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/08/swimsuits-steroids-regulations-in-the-sports-world/ Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:35:52 -0400 Swimsuits, Steroids & Regulations in the Sports World Recently the world of sports has been plagued by scandal - from a controversial polyurethane swimsuit used in swimming to steroids putting a cloud over major league baseball. Co-hosts and attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor Matt Mitten, the Director of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University Law School and Attorney John P. Collins from the firm Collins & Collins, to take a look at the impact of these controversies and regulations in sports today. 35:02 Legal Talk Network John Collins, Marquette University Law School, Matt Mitten, National Sports Law Institute, Phelps, Sports law, Steroids no no The arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ignited a wide range of legal and social debate as well as a media firestorm worldwide. Attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome famed attorney, Jack Greenberg, the former director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund who, together with Thurgood Marshall, argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court in 1954. Now the Alphonse Fletcher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, Greenberg shares his perspective on racial profiling, civil rights and what we still need to learn about race relations. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/lessons-learned-from-professor-gates-arrest/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/lessons-learned-from-professor-gates-arrest/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:08:47 -0400 Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest The arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ignited a wide range of legal and social debate as well as a media firestorm worldwide. Attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome famed attorney, Jack Greenberg, the former director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund who, together with Thurgood Marshall, argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court in 1954. Now the Alphonse Fletcher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, Greenberg shares his perspective on racial profiling, civil rights and what we still need to learn about race relations. 27:58 Legal Talk Network Civil Rights, Columbia Law School, harvard law, Henry Gates, Jack Greenberg, Legal Defense Fund, NAACP, Racial Profiling no no Debate continues over Health Care reform. Co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dr. David Orentlicher, professor and co-director of the Center for Law and Health at Indiana University Schools of Law and Medicine and Attorney Joel L. Michaels, the partner-in-charge of the Health Law Department in McDermott Will & Emery LLP’s Washington, D.C. office, to discuss legal issues surrounding healthcare reform, its impact on businesses, hospitals, and individuals and the role of federal government in the marketplace of health care insurance. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/the-great-debate-over-health-care-reform/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/the-great-debate-over-health-care-reform/ Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:29:19 -0400 The Great Debate over Health Care Reform Debate continues over Health Care reform. Co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dr. David Orentlicher, professor and co-director of the Center for Law and Health at Indiana University Schools of Law and Medicine and Attorney Joel L. Michaels, the partner-in-charge of the Health Law Department in McDermott Will & Emery LLP’s Washington, D.C. office, to discuss legal issues surrounding healthcare reform, its impact on businesses, hospitals, and individuals and the role of federal government in the marketplace of health care insurance. 40:29 Legal Talk Network David Orentlicher, Health care, Indiana University, Joel Michaels, McDermott Will & Emory LLP no no Lawsuits are on the rise from Chinese drywall used to build homes especially in Southeastern states causing crippling effects on residents’ property, as well as their health. Co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Scott G. Wolfe, Jr. a construction litigator at Wolfe Law Group and Attorney John F. Mullen, Sr. from the firm, Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst, to look at both sides of Chinese drywall litigation, the effects of Chinese drywall, the mounting lawsuits and what the future holds for the affected residents. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/chinese-drywall-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/chinese-drywall-litigation/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:01:47 -0400 Chinese Drywall Litigation Lawsuits are on the rise from Chinese drywall used to build homes especially in Southeastern states causing crippling effects on residents’ property, as well as their health. Co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Scott G. Wolfe, Jr. a construction litigator at Wolfe Law Group and Attorney John F. Mullen, Sr. from the firm, Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst, to look at both sides of Chinese drywall litigation, the effects of Chinese drywall, the mounting lawsuits and what the future holds for the affected residents. 31:40 Legal Talk Network china, drywall, John Mullen Sr, Katrin, katrina, made in china, scott wolfe no no With the passing of Michael Jackson, his will is being dissected and many questions remain on the future of his estate. Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lawrence H. Heller, an international tax and estate planning attorney at the firm Bryan Cave LLP and Professor Tom Featherston, the Mills Cox Professor of Law at Baylor Law School to discuss the fate of Michael Jackson's estate. They will take a look at the handling of Jackson's estate, the role of the appointed executors and the importance of having a will. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/legal-issues-in-michael-jacksons-will/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/legal-issues-in-michael-jacksons-will/ Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:51:38 -0400 Legal Issues in Michael Jackson’s Will With the passing of Michael Jackson, his will is being dissected and many questions remain on the future of his estate. Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lawrence H. Heller, an international tax and estate planning attorney at the firm Bryan Cave LLP and Professor Tom Featherston, the Mills Cox Professor of Law at Baylor Law School to discuss the fate of Michael Jackson's estate. They will take a look at the handling of Jackson's estate, the role of the appointed executors and the importance of having a will. 33:58 Legal Talk Network Baylor Law School, Bryan Cave LLP, Estate planning, Lawrence Heller, Michael Jackson, Tom Featherston, Will no no Solo and small-firm practitioners have discovered that Craigslist has been a great source for generating business, but are challenged by a growing number of lawyer ads and individual state’s advertising rules. Host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Susan Beecher, a solo practitioner out of Kent, Washington and Attorney William Hornsby, counsel in the American Bar Association's Division for Legal Services, to look at the upside and downside of advertising on Craigslist and the legal ethics issues surrounding advertising on these free online sites. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/lawyers-advertising-on-craigslist/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/07/lawyers-advertising-on-craigslist/ Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:18:15 -0400 Lawyers Advertising on Craigslist Solo and small-firm practitioners have discovered that Craigslist has been a great source for generating business, but are challenged by a growing number of lawyer ads and individual state’s advertising rules. Host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Susan Beecher, a solo practitioner out of Kent, Washington and Attorney William Hornsby, counsel in the American Bar Association's Division for Legal Services, to look at the upside and downside of advertising on Craigslist and the legal ethics issues surrounding advertising on these free online sites. 33:01 Legal Talk Network ABA, advertising, Craigslist, Legal ethics, legal services, Susan Beecher, William Hornsby no no On May 31, 2009, Air France flight 447, out of Rio de Janerio bound for Paris, vanished into thin air. A frantic search for passengers and the black boxes, turned up with a number of bodies but no black boxes. Hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams invite Attorney Justin T. Green, partner with the firm Kreindler & Kreindler and Attorney John A. Greaves from the firm Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC , to discuss the crash, the litigation and jurisdiction issues and the quest for compensation for the victims' families. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/air-france-crash-legal-issues/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/air-france-crash-legal-issues/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:41:23 -0400 Air France Crash Legal Issues On May 31, 2009, Air France flight 447, out of Rio de Janerio bound for Paris, vanished into thin air. A frantic search for passengers and the black boxes, turned up with a number of bodies but no black boxes. Hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams invite Attorney Justin T. Green, partner with the firm Kreindler & Kreindler and Attorney John A. Greaves from the firm Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC , to discuss the crash, the litigation and jurisdiction issues and the quest for compensation for the victims' families. 34:55 Legal Talk Network Air France, Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, Black Box, Flight 447, John Greaves, Justin Green, Kreindler no no When an 88-year old white supremacist walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC opening fire, reaction was swift to question if this tragedy could have been prevented. And with those questions comes the examination of First Amendment rights. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Brian Cuban, a Dallas Attorney working for Mark Cuban Companies, Attorney Steve Freeman, Director of Legal Affairs for the Anti-Defamation League and renowned trial lawyer and First Amendment lawyer, Attorney Martin Garbus, to discuss First Amendment rights - the balance between protecting free speech for the many and restricting hate speech for the few. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/the-first-amendment-hate-speech-and-hate-crimes/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/the-first-amendment-hate-speech-and-hate-crimes/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:06:48 -0400 The First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes When an 88-year old white supremacist walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC opening fire, reaction was swift to question if this tragedy could have been prevented. And with those questions comes the examination of First Amendment rights. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Brian Cuban, a Dallas Attorney working for Mark Cuban Companies, Attorney Steve Freeman, Director of Legal Affairs for the Anti-Defamation League and renowned trial lawyer and First Amendment lawyer, Attorney Martin Garbus, to discuss First Amendment rights - the balance between protecting free speech for the many and restricting hate speech for the few. 32:58 Legal Talk Network Anti-Defamation League, Brian Cuban, Civil Rights, First Amendment, Free Speech, Mark Cuban, Martin Garbus, Steve Freeman no no Layoffs in the legal profession have been in the news lately, but downsizing from the top? More experienced attorneys, even senior partners in some larger law firms are not as secure in their jobs as they once were in what may be more signs of practicing law as a business. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ed Poll, a recognized expert and author in law practice management and Stephen E. Seckler, president of Seckler Legal Consulting, to discuss the new benchmarks the legal profession is seeing in job performance and what the business of law may look like in the future. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/job-insecurity-at-the-firm/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/job-insecurity-at-the-firm/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:10:48 -0400 Job Insecurity at the Firm Layoffs in the legal profession have been in the news lately, but downsizing from the top? More experienced attorneys, even senior partners in some larger law firms are not as secure in their jobs as they once were in what may be more signs of practicing law as a business. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ed Poll, a recognized expert and author in law practice management and Stephen E. Seckler, president of Seckler Legal Consulting, to discuss the new benchmarks the legal profession is seeing in job performance and what the business of law may look like in the future. 35:32 Legal Talk Network Ed Poll, Layoffs, Practice Management, Seckler Legal Consulting, Stephen Seckler no no This month, former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller filed a lawsuit against EA Sports and its partner, the NCAA, claiming they illegally used the likenesses of college athletes in video games without sharing profits with players. Bob Ambrogi welcomes Peter Goplerud, Dean and Professor of Law at Florida Coastal School of Law and Clay Travis, attorney, former editor at Deadspin.com and writer for FanHouse.com, to discuss the legal issues behind this lawsuit and how athlete's can legally protect their image. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/college-quarterback-vs-ea-sports-and-ncaa/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/06/college-quarterback-vs-ea-sports-and-ncaa/ Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:25:47 -0400 College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA This month, former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller filed a lawsuit against EA Sports and its partner, the NCAA, claiming they illegally used the likenesses of college athletes in video games without sharing profits with players. Bob Ambrogi welcomes Peter Goplerud, Dean and Professor of Law at Florida Coastal School of Law and Clay Travis, attorney, former editor at Deadspin.com and writer for FanHouse.com, to discuss the legal issues behind this lawsuit and how athlete's can legally protect their image. 32:20 Legal Talk Network Clay Travis, EA Sports, Florida Coastal School of Law, NCAA, Peter Goplerud, Sam Keller no no J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi discuss the Sotomayor nomination with Professor Jenny Rivera, Director of Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality and Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, and Professor Stephen Wermiel, Supreme Court expert and adjunct professor at American University Washington College. Together they offer a unique perspective on this important nomination. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-nomination-of-sonia-sotomayor-2/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-nomination-of-sonia-sotomayor-2/ Fri, 29 May 2009 12:46:28 -0400 The Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi discuss the Sotomayer nomination with CUNY School of Law Professors Jenny Rivera and Stephen Wermiel. Rivera is the Director of the Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality and Wermiel is a Supreme Court expert and adjunct professor at American University Washington College. Together they offer a unique perspective on this important nomination. 34:50 Legal Talk Network sotomayor, stephen wermiel, jenny rivera, cuny no no The economic downturn has taken its toll on law firms, especially lawyers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Skip Simpson from the Law Offices of Skip Simpson to explore the rash of suicides hitting the legal community and what law firms need to do to prevent them. Later in the program, Bob and Craig welcome Peter Zeughauser from the Zeughauser Group to take a look at the long-term changes in law practice caused by the recession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-impact-of-the-recession-on-law-firms-and-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/the-impact-of-the-recession-on-law-firms-and-lawyers/ Thu, 21 May 2009 12:01:09 -0400 The Impact of the Recession on Law Firms and Lawyers The economic downturn has taken its toll on law firms, especially lawyers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Skip Simpson from the Law Offices of Skip Simpson to explore the rash of suicides hitting the legal community and what law firms need to do to prevent them. Later in the program, Bob and Craig welcome Peter Zeughauser from the Zeughauser Group to take a look at the long-term changes in law practice caused by the recession. 37:06 Legal Talk Network Depression, Economy, Peter Zeughauser, Recession, Skip Simpson, Suicide no no There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about a revival of sorts in asbestos litigation. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kirk Hartley from the firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd and Attorney Steven Kazan Managing Partner at Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, to discuss the recent victory for W.R. Grace in a Montana trial, how attorneys have been filing cases in other states with friendlier courts and what is being done to put the asbestos litigation system on the right path. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/exploring-asbestos-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/exploring-asbestos-litigation/ Thu, 14 May 2009 14:07:16 -0400 Exploring Asbestos Litigation There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about a revival of sorts in asbestos litigation. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kirk Hartley from the firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd and Attorney Steven Kazan Managing Partner at Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley, to discuss the recent victory for W.R. Grace in a Montana trial, how attorneys have been filing cases in other states with friendlier courts and what is being done to put the asbestos litigation system on the right path. 34:23 Legal Talk Network asbestos, Kirk Hartley, mesothelioma, Steven Kazan, W. R. Grace no no At the age of 69 and after 18 years on the Supreme Court, Justice David Souter made the announcement that he would be retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of this year’s term in June. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor Daniel J. Meador, James Monroe Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law and Kermit Roosevelt, Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School and Justice Souter's former law clerk, to reflect on Justice Souter's career, look at the potential list of replacements and the opportunity for President Obama to leave an imprint with his choice for the High Court. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/change-for-the-us-supreme-court/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/change-for-the-us-supreme-court/ Thu, 7 May 2009 15:25:33 -0400 Change for the U.S. Supreme Court At the age of 69 and after 18 years on the Supreme Court, Justice David Souter made the announcement that he would be retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of this year’s term in June. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Professor Daniel J. Meador, James Monroe Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law and Kermit Roosevelt, Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School and Justice Souter's former law clerk, to reflect on Justice Souter's career, look at the potential list of replacements and the opportunity for President Obama to leave an imprint with his choice for the High Court. 32:50 Legal Talk Network Daniel Meador, Justice Souter, Kermit Roosevelt, Supreme Court, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia no no Recently the popular online advertising site, Craigslist was in the spotlight after a medical student was accused of killing a Boston masseuse who advertised on the site. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Edward Wes, Outside Counsel for Craigslist and David Ardia fellow at the Berkman Center and director of the Citizen Media Law Project, to talk about regulations on online advertising sites and what is being done to monitor illegal activity on these sites. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/craigslist-legal-scrutiny/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/05/craigslist-legal-scrutiny/ Fri, 1 May 2009 14:16:20 -0400 Craigslist Legal Scrutiny Recently the popular online advertising site, Craigslist was in the spotlight after a medical student was accused of killing a Boston masseuse who advertised on the site. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Edward Wes, Outside Counsel for Craigslist and David Ardia fellow at the Berkman Center and director of the Citizen Media Law Project, to talk about regulations on online advertising sites and what is being done to monitor illegal activity on these sites. 35:10 Legal Talk Network Craigslist, Edward Wes, David Ardia, Berkman Center, Citizens Media Law Project no no The first prosecution of a pirate in the U.S. in 100 years! The world watched closely as Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama cargo ship was rescued, after being held hostage by four Somali pirates. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome piracy law expert, Professor Samuel P. Menefee, Maury Fellow at University of Virgina’s Center for Ocean Law and Policy and Attorney Joseph R. McFaul from Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and a retired Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, to explore the legal issues on the high seas surrounding the Somali pirates, the future of the captured pirate and how this case could be a deterrent in other incidents of piracy. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/legal-case-against-a-pirate/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/legal-case-against-a-pirate/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:17:06 -0400 Legal Case Against a Pirate The first prosecution of a pirate in the U.S. in 100 years! The world watched closely as Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama cargo ship was rescued, after being held hostage by four Somali pirates. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome piracy law expert, Professor Samuel P. Menefee, Maury Fellow at University of Virgina’s Center for Ocean Law and Policy and Attorney Joseph R. McFaul from Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP and a retired Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, to explore the legal issues on the high seas surrounding the Somali pirates, the future of the captured pirate and how this case could be a deterrent in other incidents of piracy. 34:53 Legal Talk Network Joseph McFaul, Maersk Alabama, Ocean Law, Pirate, Richard Phillips, Samuel Menefee, University of Virginia no no Jurors Twittering details of a trial. Jurors Googling information about a case. And last month, a Judge declaring a mistrial in a big federal drug case in Florida when jurors conducted research online. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, we're talking about the advances in technology, communication and information flow interfering with the justice system and the potential effect on 'trial by jury.' Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes jury behavior expert, Dr. Edward P. Schwartz, Attorney Peter Raben, defense attorney from Miami, Florida and Attorney Sean Ellsworth managing partner at Ellsworth Law Firm P.A, to discuss this hot legal topic. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/online-interference-in-the-jury-box/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/online-interference-in-the-jury-box/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:52 -0400 Online Interference in the Jury Box Jurors Twittering details of a trial. Jurors Googling information about a case. And last month, a Judge declaring a mistrial in a big federal drug case in Florida when jurors conducted research online. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, we're talking about the advances in technology, communication and information flow interfering with the justice system and the potential effect on 'trial by jury.' Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes jury behavior expert, Dr. Edward P. Schwartz, Attorney Peter Raben, defense attorney from Miami, Florida and Attorney Sean Ellsworth managing partner at Ellsworth Law Firm P.A, to discuss this hot legal topic. 35:20 Legal Talk Network Edward Schwartz, jurors, Mistrial, Peter Raben, Sean Ellsworth, twitter, google no no If you've been hearing a lot about legal software as a service or SaaS lately, you'll want to listen to this Lawyer2Lawyer program. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Willliams with guests, Jack Newton, Co-founder and President of Clio, who holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Erik Mazzone, the Director of the Center for Practice Management for the North Carolina Bar Association to take an in-depth look at the advantages, disadvantages, risks and even ethical issues when it comes to legal (SaaS). http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/software-as-a-service/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/software-as-a-service/ Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:24:13 -0400 Software as a Service If you've been hearing a lot about legal software as a service or SaaS lately, you'll want to listen to this Lawyer2Lawyer program. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Willliams with guests, Jack Newton, Co-founder and President of Clio, who holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Erik Mazzone, the Director of the Center for Practice Management for the North Carolina Bar Association to take an in-depth look at the advantages, disadvantages, risks and even ethical issues when it comes to legal (SaaS). 32:37 Legal Talk Network Centers for Practice Management, Clio, Erik Mazzone, Jack Newton, North Carolina Bar Association, SaaS, Software as a Service no no There has been much debate as of late on the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they welcome Professor Richard A. Epstein, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and Attorney Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), to explore both sides of the Employee Free Choice Act debate and what the outcome would mean for the future of unions and employers and the lawyers who represent them. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/both-sides-of-the-employee-free-choice-act-debate/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/04/both-sides-of-the-employee-free-choice-act-debate/ Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:18:58 -0400 Both Sides of the Employee Free Choice Act Debate There has been much debate as of late on the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they welcome Professor Richard A. Epstein, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and Attorney Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), to explore both sides of the Employee Free Choice Act debate and what the outcome would mean for the future of unions and employers and the lawyers who represent them. 36:12 Legal Talk Network Richard Epstein, Nancy Schiffer, AFL-CIO, EFCA, Employee Free Choice Act, Unions no no With outraged taxpayers reeling from AIG bonuses awarded to executives after a bailout, the question of executive contracts comes into play. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Franklin G. Snyder, Professor of Law at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and editor-in-chief of ContractsProf Blog and Professor Deborah W. Post, the interim dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro Law Center, as they take a look at how the AIG case will provide precedent going forward and maybe even change the future of contracts. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/aig-mess-executive-contracts/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/aig-mess-executive-contracts/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:14:37 -0400 AIG Mess: Executive Contracts With outraged taxpayers reeling from AIG bonuses awarded to executives after a bailout, the question of executive contracts comes into play. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Franklin G. Snyder, Professor of Law at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and editor-in-chief of ContractsProf Blog and Professor Deborah W. Post, the interim dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro Law Center, as they take a look at how the AIG case will provide precedent going forward and maybe even change the future of contracts. 37:21 Legal Talk Network AIG, Contracts, ContractsProf, Deborah Post, Franklin Snyder, Texas Wesleyan, Touro Law Center no no While Bernie Madoff awaits sentencing for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, hear from one of his victims - Lawrence R. Velvel, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law. Join Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams as Dean Velvel tells his story and how he is turning his experience into activism, along with special guest, Attorney Ross B. Intelisano, partner of the law firm Rich & Intelisano LLP, who represents other Madoff victims. They will take a look at the fate of the victims and who else could be involved. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/bernie-madoff-a-look-inside-the-scandal/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/bernie-madoff-a-look-inside-the-scandal/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:57:53 -0400 Bernie Madoff: A Look Inside the Scandal While Bernie Madoff awaits sentencing for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, hear from one of his victims - Lawrence R. Velvel, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law. Join Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams as Dean Velvel tells his story and how he is turning his experience into activism, along with special guest, Attorney Ross B. Intelisano, partner of the law firm Rich & Intelisano LLP, who represents other Madoff victims. They will take a look at the fate of the victims and who else could be involved. 38:26 Legal Talk Network Bernie Madoff, Lawrence Velvel, Mass School of Law, Ross Intelisan, Ponzi no no How will the pharmaceutical companies, doctors and patients and legal cases be impacted by the recent SUPCO ruling in the Wyeth v. Levine case? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they welcome Wyeth’s attorney, Bert W. Rein, founding partner of the law firm, Wiley Rein LLP, to discuss the wide-reaching impact this ruling will have for many years to come. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/impact-of-supco-ruling-on-wyeth-v-levine/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/impact-of-supco-ruling-on-wyeth-v-levine/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:52:40 -0400 Impact of SUPCO Ruling on Wyeth v. Levine How will the pharmaceutical companies, doctors and patients and legal cases be impacted by the recent SUPCO ruling in the Wyeth v. Levine case? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they welcome Wyeth’s attorney, Bert W. Rein, founding partner of the law firm, Wiley Rein LLP, to discuss the wide-reaching impact this ruling will have for many years to come. 33:43 Legal Talk Network SUPCO, Wyeth V. Levine, Bert Rein, Phenergen, FDA no no Layoffs at law firms and the recession seem to be putting a heavier load on paralegals to assist busy attorneys. Many paralegals are taking on huge projects, while working long hours and burning the midnight oil. Join Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , with guests, Linda J. Wolf, ACP the current President of NALA and Christine Parizo a PACE Registered Paralegal who writes the blog, “A Paralegal’s Blog”, to discuss the work of a paralegal through the present economic crisis. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/paralegals-in-a-down-economy/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/03/paralegals-in-a-down-economy/ Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:58:42 -0500 Paralegals in a Down Economy Layoffs at law firms and the recession seem to be putting a heavier load on paralegals to assist busy attorneys. Many paralegals are taking on huge projects, while working long hours and burning the midnight oil. Join Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , with guests, Linda J. Wolf, ACP the current President of NALA and Christine Parizo a PACE Registered Paralegal who writes the blog, “A Paralegal’s Blog”, to discuss the work of a paralegal through the present economic crisis. 31:14 Legal Talk Network Paralegals, NALA, ACP no no Freezing salaries and even layoffs are a couple ways firms are dealing with their present economic situation, while law students look ahead to a potentially grim future. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J . Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi ,as they welcome William D. Henderson, Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Attorney Paul J. Semenza, a Trial Attorney, formerly with the Law Office of Arthur E. Levine, to discuss life after lawyering. They will hear a real life story from a trial attorney who has experienced the ups and downs after a layoff and look at the present economy and its impact on law firms, large & small. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/life-after-lawyering/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/life-after-lawyering/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:29:54 -0500 Life After Lawyering Freezing salaries and even layoffs are a couple ways firms are dealing with their present economic situation, while law students look ahead to a potentially grim future. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J . Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi ,as they welcome William D. Henderson, Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Attorney Paul J. Semenza, a Trial Attorney, formerly with the Law Office of Arthur E. Levine, to discuss life after lawyering. They will hear a real life story from a trial attorney who has experienced the ups and downs after a layoff and look at the present economy and its impact on law firms, large & small. 33:41 Legal Talk Network Economy, Employment, Students, layoff no no Abraham Lincoln has become synonymous with the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as they welcome Lincoln historians Professor Paul Finkelman from the Albany Law School and Professor Jennifer L. Weber, assistant professor of history at the University of Kansas, to discuss the legacy of the first Republican president on his 200th birthday. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/celebrating-abraham-lincoln/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/celebrating-abraham-lincoln/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:39:41 -0500 Celebrating Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln has become synonymous with the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as they welcome Lincoln historians Professor Paul Finkelman from the Albany Law School and Professor Jennifer L. Weber, assistant professor of history at the University of Kansas, to discuss the legacy of the first Republican president on his 200th birthday. 39:22 Legal Talk Network Abraham, Lincoln, Civil War, Obama, President no no Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently underwent surgery for "early-stage" pancreatic cancer. While everyone is concerned about Justice Ginsburg’s health first, there is also speculation about a possible opening on the U.S. Supreme Court if she retires early. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi along with Attorney Patricia A. Millett from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and contributor to the SCOTUSblog and Professor Cruz Reynoso from UC Davis School of Law, to discuss the impact on the high court and how the Obama adminstration would fill a possible vacancy. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:53:52 -0500 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently underwent surgery for "early-stage" pancreatic cancer. While everyone is concerned about Justice Ginsburg’s health first, there is also speculation about a possible opening on the U.S. Supreme Court if she retires early. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi along with Attorney Patricia A. Millett from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and contributor to the SCOTUSblog and Professor Cruz Reynoso from UC Davis School of Law, to discuss the impact on the high court and how the Obama adminstration would fill a possible vacancy. 39:09 Legal Talk Network no no Want to know what's hot in technology from LegalTech NY 2009? Join Law.com hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as Bob reports from Legal Tech NY 2009. Bob will walk the floors of LegalTech NY, check out the latest in technology and fill us in on the stand-out tech stars! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/legaltech-ny-2009-ten-tech-stars/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/02/legaltech-ny-2009-ten-tech-stars/ Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:55:22 -0500 LegalTech NY 2009 Ten Tech Stars Want to know what's hot in technology from LegalTech NY 2009? Join Law.com hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as Bob reports from Legal Tech NY 2009. Bob will walk the floors of LegalTech NY, check out the latest in technology and fill us in on the stand-out tech stars! 25:49 Legal Talk Network Incisive, Thomson, Kroll, Merrill, Mimisa, Clio, ABBYY, Fujitsu, LexisNexis, Legal Technology Institute no no President Obama and his administration have quickly implemented changes in a lot of categories including the closing of Guantanamo. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Aziz Huq, Deputy Director from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, to discuss the legal implications surrounding the closing of Guantanamo, discuss the fear of critics and the future of the detainees. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-legal-implications-of-guantanamo/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-legal-implications-of-guantanamo/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:59:55 -0500 The Legal Implications of Guantanamo President Obama and his administration have quickly implemented changes in a lot of categories including the closing of Guantanamo. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Aziz Huq, Deputy Director from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, to discuss the legal implications surrounding the closing of Guantanamo, discuss the fear of critics and the future of the detainees. 34:10 Legal Talk Network Guantanamo, Obama, Terrorist, Torture, Fair, Trial, Detention no no On December 22, 2008, there was a major coal ash spill at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant, which poured 1.1 billion gallons of toxic material over 300 acres. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he turns to the experts, Attorney Robin Greenwald, head of Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental Toxic Tort practice and Attorney Lisa Evans from Earthjustice, as they discuss the aftermath of this disaster. They will take a look at the TVA disaster, environmental litigation and get a first-hand account of the damage and the effect on the surrounding residents. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-aftermath-of-the-tva-disaster/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-aftermath-of-the-tva-disaster/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:10:19 -0500 The Aftermath of the TVA Disaster On December 22, 2008, there was a major coal ash spill at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant, which poured 1.1 billion gallons of toxic material over 300 acres. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he turns to the experts, Attorney Robin Greenwald, head of Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental Toxic Tort practice and Attorney Lisa Evans from Earthjustice, as they discuss the aftermath of this disaster. They will take a look at the TVA disaster, environmental litigation and get a first-hand account of the damage and the effect on the surrounding residents. 37:50 Legal Talk Network Environmental, Tennessee, Valley, Authority, TVA, Coal Lake, Toxins, Salenium no no The stand-out free social networking and micro-blogging service, Twitter, has been praised and shunned by legal professionals. What do YOU think? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Kevin O’Keefe, CEO of LexBlog and Owner of LexMonitor and Attorney Scott Greenfield who writes the blog, Simple Justice, to discuss the pros and cons of Twitter and discuss whether it is a phenomenon or a necessity for lawyers and law firms. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-pros-cons-of-twitter/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-pros-cons-of-twitter/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:42:14 -0500 The Pros & Cons of Twitter The stand-out free social networking and micro-blogging service, Twitter, has been praised and shunned by legal professionals. What do YOU think? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Kevin O’Keefe, CEO of LexBlog and Owner of LexMonitor and Attorney Scott Greenfield who writes the blog, Simple Justice, to discuss the pros and cons of Twitter and discuss whether it is a phenomenon or a necessity for lawyers and law firms. 37:54 Legal Talk Network Twitter, micro-blog, Social Networking, Tweet, Mumbai, Simple Justice, Lex Blog no no 2008 brought a lot of legal stories into the headlines, from the dismal economy affecting law firms to the always controversial Supreme Court rulings. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, along with the editors from two of the most prominent legal publications, Edward Adams, editor and publisher of the ABA Journal and Steven Fromm, Editor-in-Chief of the National Law Journal, to discuss the top legal stories of 2008, standout lawyers from the year gone by and look ahead to what may be on the horizon for 2009. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-top-legal-stories-and-stand-out-attorneys-of-2008/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2009/01/the-top-legal-stories-and-stand-out-attorneys-of-2008/ Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:12:44 -0500 The Top Legal Stories and Stand-Out Attorneys of 2008 2008 brought a lot of legal stories into the headlines, from the dismal economy affecting law firms to the always controversial Supreme Court rulings. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, along with the editors from two of the most prominent legal publications, Edward Adams, editor and publisher of the ABA Journal and Steven Fromm, Editor-in-Chief of the National Law Journal, to discuss the top legal stories of 2008, standout lawyers from the year gone by and look ahead to what may be on the horizon for 2009. 41:20 Legal Talk Network Economy, Obama, Law Firms, Top Stories, Law Journal, ABA Journal no no What a year it has been! From the economic crisis, to the auto industry bailout, foreclosures, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the election of Barack Obama and many important court decisions. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they welcome returning guest and prediction guru, Stephen L. Kaplan, partner in the Orange County California office of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan and Burns to discuss his 2009 Predictions and you'll find out his track record! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/predictions-2009/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/predictions-2009/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:43:13 -0500 Predictions 2009 What a year it has been! From the economic crisis, to the auto industry bailout, foreclosures, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the election of Barack Obama and many important court decisions. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they welcome returning guest and prediction guru, Stephen L. Kaplan, partner in the Orange County California office of Hicks, Mims, Kaplan and Burns to discuss his 2009 Predictions and you'll find out his track record! 37:46 Legal Talk Network Predictions, Economy, Supreme Court, Bailout no no For about 50 years the ‘billable hour’ has been a dominant feature of the legal profession. Coined by some as the “cockroach of the legal world,” many argue that it’s all about the ‘quality’ of time spent on a client, not ‘quantity’. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they welcome Attorney Stewart Weltman from the Weltman Law Firm to discuss the status of the ‘billable hour’. They talk about the shift in legal billing practices and reaction from the legal community. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/the-so-called-death-of-the-billable-hour/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/the-so-called-death-of-the-billable-hour/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:26:11 -0500 The "So-Called Death" of the Billable Hour For about 50 years the ‘billable hour’ has been a dominant feature of the legal profession. Coined by some as the “cockroach of the legal world,” many argue that it’s all about the ‘quality’ of time spent on a client, not ‘quantity’. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they welcome Attorney Stewart Weltman from the Weltman Law Firm to discuss the status of the ‘billable hour’. They talk about the shift in legal billing practices and reaction from the legal community. 35:46 Legal Talk Network Billing, Hour, Legal, Fees, General, Counsel, Death, Litigation no no You may have heard about the Gardasil vaccine for teenage girls, but you may not have heard about the serious side effects, allegedly affecting some young women. Merck, the company that manufactures the vaccine, the CDC and the FDA all say Gardasil is safe, effective, and important. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, who will discuss this controversy and the litigation swirling around Gardasil with experts, Attorney Tom Girardi, nationally known plaintiff lawyer from the California firm, Girardi & Keese and Erin Brockovich, (yes the real Erin Brockovich from the movie by the same name), President of Brockovich Research & Consulting. They will take a look at the side effects in some cases, Gardasil litigation and focus in on the efforts to educate young women about this controversial vaccine. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/the-controversy-surrounding-gardasil/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/the-controversy-surrounding-gardasil/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:03:24 -0500 The Controversy Surrounding Gardasil You may have heard about the Gardasil vaccine for teenage girls, but you may not have heard about the serious side effects, allegedly affecting some young women. Merck, the company that manufactures the vaccine, the CDC and the FDA all say Gardasil is safe, effective, and important. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, who will discuss this controversy and the litigation swirling around Gardasil with experts, Attorney Tom Girardi, nationally known plaintiff lawyer from the California firm, Girardi & Keese and Erin Brockovich, (yes the real Erin Brockovich from the movie by the same name), President of Brockovich Research & Consulting. They will take a look at the side effects in some cases, Gardasil litigation and focus in on the efforts to educate young women about this controversial vaccine. 37:53 Legal Talk Network Gardasil, Brockovich, Girardi, Merck, CDC, FDA, Vaccine no no People are making a difference in the legal community. The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession recently announced their selection of judges, lawyers, a legislator and a law professor to receive the 2009 Spirit of Excellence Awards, honoring efforts to promote a more diverse legal profession. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Fred Alvarez, chair of the ABA Commission on Opportunities for Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession and award recipients Attorney Richard A. Soden, of counsel to the Boston office of the national law firm of Goodwin Procter LLP and Justice Dan Sosa Jr., retired Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, to talk about diversity in the legal profession. They will discuss the progress over the years, how they have overcome barriers and made opportunities available to others and how they encourage young people to pursue law as a career. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/diversity-in-the-legal-profession/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/diversity-in-the-legal-profession/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:39:11 -0500 Diversity in the Legal Profession People are making a difference in the legal community. The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession recently announced their selection of judges, lawyers, a legislator and a law professor to receive the 2009 Spirit of Excellence Awards, honoring efforts to promote a more diverse legal profession. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Fred Alvarez, chair of the ABA Commission on Opportunities for Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession and award recipients Attorney Richard A. Soden, of counsel to the Boston office of the national law firm of Goodwin Procter LLP and Justice Dan Sosa Jr., retired Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, to talk about diversity in the legal profession. They will discuss the progress over the years, how they have overcome barriers and made opportunities available to others and how they encourage young people to pursue law as a career. 37:32 Legal Talk Network Diversity, Spirit of Excellence, Minorities, Racial, Ethnicity no no The failing economy is having an impact on law firms and not just in the U.S. Firms are cutting staff, scrapping bonuses and some law firms are even collapsing. Across the pond in the UK, law firms are facing similar troubles. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Ronnie Fox, Principal of the UK law firm Fox and Jonathan Fagan, Solicitor and Managing Director of Ten Percent Legal Recruitment, also in the UK, to talk about how the present economic crisis is affecting not only law firms here, but firms in the UK. They will discuss the obstacles that UK law firms face and what needs to be done to get through these hard times. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/the-economys-effect-on-uk-law-firms/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/12/the-economys-effect-on-uk-law-firms/ Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:30:54 -0500 The Economy's Effect on UK Law Firms The failing economy is having an impact on law firms and not just in the U.S. Firms are cutting staff, scrapping bonuses and some law firms are even collapsing. Across the pond in the UK, law firms are facing similar troubles. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Ronnie Fox, Principal of the UK law firm Fox and Jonathan Fagan, Solicitor and Managing Director of Ten Percent Legal Recruitment, also in the UK, to talk about how the present economic crisis is affecting not only law firms here, but firms in the UK. They will discuss the obstacles that UK law firms face and what needs to be done to get through these hard times. 32:06 Legal Talk Network UK Firms, Legal Recruitment Economy Law no no It was only six years ago that Sarbanes-Oxley was passed by Congress with the intent on restoring public confidence after corporate scandals affected companies like Enron. However in light of recent bailout requests from AIG, Citigroup and now GM, the focus is once again on more stringent corporate governance. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi with special guests Mary Mack, Corporate Technology Counsel at Fios, Inc and Professor Nancy Rapoport, Gordon & Silver, Ltd. Professor at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Together they look at this important new phase of corporate governance. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/corporate-governance-in-need-of-reform/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/corporate-governance-in-need-of-reform/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:39:03 -0500 Corporate Governance: In Need of Reform? It was only six years ago that Sarbanes-Oxley was passed by Congress with the intent on restoring public confidence after corporate scandals affected companies like Enron. However in light of recent bailout requests from AIG, Citigroup and now GM, the focus is once again on more stringent corporate governance. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi with special guests Mary Mack, Corporate Technology Counsel at Fios, Inc and Professor Nancy Rapoport, Gordon & Silver, Ltd. Professor at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Together they look at this important new phase of corporate governance. 35:59 Legal Talk Network no no Bailout or bankruptcy for the U.S. automakers to the tune of 25-Billion? Law. com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes experts, Professor Eugene F. Fama, the Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Attorney Andrew Z. Schwartz,head of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group, at Foley Hoag LLP and Attorney Lisa C. Wood, Partner and Co-Chair of Securities and Corporate Disputes Practice,at Foley Hoag LLP, to discuss the economic and legal options and consequences. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/economic-bailout-options-legal-perspectives/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/economic-bailout-options-legal-perspectives/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:04:11 -0500 Economic Bailout: Options & Legal Perspectives Bailout or bankruptcy for the U.S. automakers to the tune of 25-Billion? Law. com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes experts, Professor Eugene F. Fama, the Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Attorney Andrew Z. Schwartz,head of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group, at Foley Hoag LLP and Attorney Lisa C. Wood, Partner and Co-Chair of Securities and Corporate Disputes Practice,at Foley Hoag LLP, to discuss the economic and legal options and consequences. 34:51 Legal Talk Network no no It takes a special kind of lawyer to be a public defender today. Case overload is just one issue causing seven Public Defender's offices across the country to refuse to take on new cases or sue to limit their workload. Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Bennett H. Brummer, Public Defender in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami-Dade County and David Carroll, Director of Research for the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) to take a look at the state of the public defender system. They will discuss the common issues that public defenders are struggling with, the effect on defendants and what is being done to faciliate the process and put the quality back into public representation. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/public-defenders-side-of-justice/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/public-defenders-side-of-justice/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:41:37 -0500 Public Defenders' Side of Justice It takes a special kind of lawyer to be a pubic defender today. Case overload is just one issue causing seven Public Defender's offices across the country to refuse to take on new cases or sue to limit their workload. Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Bennett H. Brummer, Public Defender in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami-Dade County and David Carroll, Director of Research for the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) to take a look at the state of the public defender system. They will discuss the common issues that public defenders are struggling with, the effect on defendants and what is being done to faciliate the process and put the quality back into public representation. 38:45 Legal Talk Network no no This week, the highly publicized case of Wyeth V. Levine came before the Supreme Court. The case involves Diana Levine, who lost her arm to gangrene due to an IV push with the drug, Phenergen. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Attorney Michael A. Ferrara, Jr. from the Ferrara Law firm and Attorney James Beck from the firm Dechert LLP and blogger for Drug and Device Law Blog, to discuss this big case. They will will look at Wyeth v. Levine, discuss the power of the FDA, federal pre-emption and what the upcoming ruling means for the future of Pharmaceutical companies and the FDA. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/the-business-case-of-the-century-wyeth-v-levine/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/11/the-business-case-of-the-century-wyeth-v-levine/ Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:07:29 -0500 The Business Case of the Century: Wyeth V. Levine This week, the highly publicized case of Wyeth V. Levine came before the Supreme Court. The case involves Diana Levine, who lost her arm to gangrene due to an IV push with the drug, Phenergen. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Attorney Michael A. Ferrara, Jr. from the Ferrara Law firm and Attorney James Beck from the firm Dechert LLP and blogger for Drug and Device Law Blog, to discuss this big case. They will will look at Wyeth v. Levine, discuss the power of the FDA, federal pre-emption and what the upcoming ruling means for the future of Pharmaceutical companies and the FDA. 36:21 Legal Talk Network no no Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook-social networking has hit the mainstream. How about in the legal community? Some firms look at social networking as a great PR tool for business, where others fear it. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome experts, Brian Carter, keynote speaker and Director of Search Engine Marketing (PPC), SEO, and Social Media at Fuel Interactive and Heather M. Milligan, Director of Marketing at Barger & Wolen LLP. They will explore Twitter, discuss why some lawyers are skeptical of Web 2.0. and take a look at how networking sites can be a marketing and business tool. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/social-media-twitter-law-firms/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/social-media-twitter-law-firms/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:26:38 -0400 Social Media, Twitter & Law Firms Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook-social networking has hit the mainstream. How about in the legal community? Some firms look at social networking as a great PR tool for business, where others fear it. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome experts, Brian Carter, keynote speaker and Director of Search Engine Marketing (PPC), SEO, and Social Media at Fuel Interactive and Heather M. Milligan, Director of Marketing at Barger & Wolen LLP. They will explore Twitter, discuss why some lawyers are skeptical of Web 2.0. and take a look at how networking sites can be a marketing and business tool. 34:13 Legal Talk Network no no Voter fraud, faulty equipment, voter purges, 3rd party registration problems-These are just some of the issues plaguing elections past and present. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcome experts, Attorney Brenda Wright, Legal Director of Demos, and Attorney Edward Still a Birmingham lawyer who specializes in voting law and founder of the blog, Votelaw.com. They will discuss legal issues surrounding voter’s rights, voter fraud, election litigation and what can and can't be done to recruit voters. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/voter-fraud-election-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/voter-fraud-election-law/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:10:55 -0400 Voter Fraud & Election Law Voter fraud, faulty equipment, voter purges, 3rd party registration problems-These are just some of the issues plaguing elections past and present. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcome experts, Attorney Brenda Wright, Legal Director of Demos, and Attorney Edward Still a Birmingham lawyer who specializes in voting law and founder of the blog, Votelaw.com. They will discuss legal issues surrounding voter’s rights, voter fraud, election litigation and what can and can't be done to recruit voters. 34:14 Legal Talk Network no no Every lawyer knows the costs of discovery can escalate. Last month on September 19, 2008, President Bush signed Senate Bill 2450 into law, which establishes Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and is effective immediately. This law creates a new rule of evidence limiting certain attorney-client privilege and work product waivers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Attorney Robert D. Owen, a partner in Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., to take a look at New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and see how this new rule will affect litigation and litigation costs as well as clients. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/the-new-federal-rule-of-evidence-502/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/the-new-federal-rule-of-evidence-502/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:54:30 -0400 The New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 Every lawyer knows the costs of discovery can escalate. Last month on September 19, 2008, President Bush signed Senate Bill 2450 into law, which establishes Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and is effective immediately. This law creates a new rule of evidence limiting certain attorney-client privilege and work product waivers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Attorney Robert D. Owen, a partner in Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., to take a look at New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and see how this new rule will affect litigation and litigation costs as well as clients. 32:27 Legal Talk Network no no Will the U.S. Supreme Court dismiss a class action suit brought by smokers in Maine, who say they were misled into believing that "low tar" and "light" cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes? Arguments heard before the high court this week, pit tobacco giant, Phillip Morris against smokers. Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, a nationally known whistleblower involving tobacco company, Brown & Williamson. Wigand's courageous story ultimately led to a landmark case against big tobacco, changes in cigarette advertising and was the basis for the movie, The Insider. He is now founder of SMOKE-FREE KIDS, Inc. Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times and Law.com, also joins us to discuss this important case with insights from inside the courtroom. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/altria-v-good-deceptive-advertising-before-the-supreme-court/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/altria-v-good-deceptive-advertising-before-the-supreme-court/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:21:37 -0400 Altria V. Good: Deceptive Advertising Before the Supreme Court Will the U.S. Supreme Court dismiss a class action suit brought by smokers in Maine, who say they were misled into believing that "low tar" and "light" cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes? Arguments heard before the high court this week, pit tobacco giant, Phillip Morris against smokers. Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, a nationally known whistleblower involving tobacco company, Brown & Williamson. Wigand's courageos story ultimately led to a landmark case against big tobacco, changes in cigarette advertising and was the basis for the movie, The Insider. He is now founder of SMOKE-FREE KIDS, Inc. Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times and Law.com, also joins us to discuss this important case with insights from inside the courtroom. 37:01 Legal Talk Network tobacco, wigand, altria, mauro no no A special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, marking our 3rd anniversary and our 150th show! We have covered a lot of legal stories over the course of three years and Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guests and play clips from some stand out shows with guests who have inspired, educated and even made us laugh. Bob & Craig welcome back Professor Eugene Volokh, professor at the UCLA School of Law and blogger for the Volokh Conspiracy and Attorney/musician Larry Savell of Chadbourne & Parke to discuss his new album, "The Lawtunes: Live At Blackacre" and introduce a new theme song made especially for Lawyer2Lawyer! And extra thanks to YOU, our audience, for making Lawyer2Lawyer one of the top legal podcasts in the legal community! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/lawyer2lawyer-celebrates-3rd-anniversary/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/10/lawyer2lawyer-celebrates-3rd-anniversary/ Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:08:22 -0400 Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 3rd Anniversary! A special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, marking our 3rd anniversary and our 150th show! We have covered a lot of legal stories over the course of three years and Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guests and play clips from some stand out shows with guests who have inspired, educated and even made us laugh. Bob & Craig welcome back Professor Eugene Volokh, professor at the UCLA School of Law and blogger for the Volokh Conspiracy and Attorney/musician Larry Savell of Chadbourne & Parke to discuss his new album, "The Lawtunes: Live At Blackacre" and introduce a new theme song made especially for Lawyer2Lawyer! And extra thanks to YOU, our audience, for making Lawyer2Lawyer one of the top legal podcasts in the legal community! 37:52 Legal Talk Network no no When Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast, many were left to deal with the devastation of the storm which toppled businesses, firms and homes. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams & Bob Ambrogi as they speak to Bill Livesay, Executive Director from Andrews Kurth LLP and Miriam Rozen, staff reporter from Texas Lawyer, to get their personal accounts of Hurricane Ike. On Lawyer2Lawyer, you'll hear how it has affected law firms and look at what firms are doing to assist their employees, their clients and those in need. * If you would like to help those affected by Hurricane Ike, you can donate here at the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/the-aftermath-of-hurricane-ike/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/the-aftermath-of-hurricane-ike/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:41:41 -0400 The Aftermath of Hurricane Ike When Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast, many were left to deal with the devastation of the storm which toppled businesses, firms and homes. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams & Bob Ambrogi as they speak to Bill Livesay, Executive Director from Andrews Kurth LLP and Miriam Rozen, staff reporter from Texas Lawyer, to get their personal accounts of Hurricane Ike. On Lawyer2Lawyer, you'll hear how it has affected law firms and look at what firms are doing to assist their employees, their clients and those in need. * If you would like to help those affected by Hurricane Ike, you can donate here at the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund. 34:49 Legal Talk Network no no The largest bankruptcy case in U.S. history is playing out before us with the fall of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., creating chaos in the financial community. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they talk to the top legal experts, Attorney John D. Penn, Partner at the firm, Haynes and Boone, LLP and Attorney Victor Bass, Partner at the firm, Burns & Levinson LLP, about how lawyers will unravel the company’s assets, what will happen to stockholders and customers along with the impact of all that on the economy. Hear their take on the legal options and strategies being used in this unprecedented case. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/the-legal-side-of-the-lehman-brothers-collapse/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/the-legal-side-of-the-lehman-brothers-collapse/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:05:24 -0400 The Legal Side of the Lehman Brothers Collapse The largest bankruptcy case in U.S. history is playing out before us with the fall of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., creating chaos in the financial community. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they talk to the top legal experts, Attorney John D. Penn, Partner at the firm, Haynes and Boone, LLP and Attorney Victor Bass, Partner at the firm, Burns & Levinson LLP, about how lawyers will unravel the company’s assets, what will happen to stockholders and customers along with the impact of all that on the economy. Hear their take on the legal options and strategies being used in this unprecedented case. 32:34 Legal Talk Network no no Attorneys have fallen prey to a new email scam circulating that specifically targets law firms. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he dissects this check scam sweeping law firms. Craig welcomes Attorney Gregory Bartko, an Atlanta securities and corporate attorney and Attorney John P. Donohue, Senior Counsel from Thorp Reed & Armstrong in Philadelphia to talk about the details of the scam, how they were targeted, how one lawyer was victimized and one narrowly escaped - this is a story you can't afford to miss! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/check-scam-targeting-law-firms/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/check-scam-targeting-law-firms/ Tue, 9 Sep 2008 17:14:16 -0400 Check Scam Targeting Law Firms Attorneys have fallen prey to a new email scam circulating that specifically targets law firms. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he dissects this check scam sweeping law firms. Craig welcomes Attorney Gregory Bartko, an Atlanta securities and corporate attorney and Attorney John P. Donohue, Senior Counsel from Thorp Reed & Armstrong in Philadelphia to talk about the details of the scam, how they were targeted, how one lawyer was victimized and one narrowly escaped - this is a story you can't afford to miss! 40:01 Legal Talk Network no no Last week, the FBI arrested blogger, Kevin Cogill of Culver City, California, on suspicion of violating a federal copyright law for posting nine tracks from the unreleased and much anticipated Guns n’ Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his blog. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they discuss this hot legal topic with Attorney Lisa Borodkin, an entertainment attorney in private practice in Los Angeles and Attorney Philip Daniels an associate in the Entertainment, Media and Communications Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. Hear about the legal issues in this case, the new federal copyright law and what the future looks like for Cogill. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/federal-copyright-law-guns-n-roses-chinese-democracy/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/09/federal-copyright-law-guns-n-roses-chinese-democracy/ Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:32:56 -0400 Federal Copyright Law & Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy Last week, the FBI arrested blogger, Kevin Cogill of Culver City, California, on suspicion of violating a federal copyright law for posting nine tracks from the unreleased and much anticipated Guns n’ Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his blog. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they discuss this hot legal topic with Attorney Lisa Borodkin, an entertainment attorney in private practice in Los Angeles and Attorney Philip Daniels an associate in the Entertainment, Media and Communications Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. Hear about the legal issues in this case, the new federal copyright law and what the future looks like for Cogill. 37:05 Legal Talk Network no no It all started when three MIT students put together a presentation for their Network Security Class at MIT about their findings regarding the security vulnerabilities of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Charlie Card and Charlie Ticket. The MBTA sued the students and MIT in United States District Court in Massachusetts. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they discuss this case with Tuna Chaterjee, a fellow at the Berkman Center and a Staff Attorney with the Citizen Media Law Project and Attorney Marc Randazza, First Amendment attorney with the law firm of Weston, Garrou, Walters & Mooney. They we will take a look at the legal issues involved in MBTA vs. Anderson, the rights of these students, the lawsuit filed, First Amendment issues, security issues and what the future holds for these students. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/mbta-v-anderson/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/mbta-v-anderson/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:45:00 -0400 MBTA v. Anderson It all started when three MIT students put together a presentation for their Network Security Class at MIT about their findings regarding the security vulnerabilities of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Charlie Card and Charlie Ticket. The MBTA sued the students and MIT in United States District Court in Massachusetts. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they discuss this case with Tuna Chaterjee, a fellow at the Berkman Center and a Staff Attorney with the Citizen Media Law Project and Attorney Marc Randazza, First Amendment attorney with the law firm of Weston, Garrou, Walters & Mooney. They we will take a look at the legal issues involved in MBTA vs. Anderson, the rights of these students, the lawsuit filed, First Amendment issues, security issues and what the future holds for these students. 36:19 Legal Talk Network no no It’s about that time of year again when the law students are heading back to school and thinking ahead to what they want in a law firm once they graduate. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams turns to both a recruiter and two law students to get two different perspectives. Craig welcomes Partner and Chair of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s Recruiting Committee, David Leinwand, Matthew Donnelly, third year law student from the University of Iowa College of Law and Roger Smerage third year law student at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, to discuss recruiting at a large firm, what firms are doing to set themselves apart from the competition of other law firms, the interview process, what firms are looking for in a future associate, what students are looking for in a firm and how they are preparing for the competition of other law students. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/the-recruitment-story-large-firms-law-students/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/the-recruitment-story-large-firms-law-students/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:31:42 -0400 Recruiting at Law Firms: A Recruiter and a Law Student's Perspective It’s about that time of year again when the law students are heading back to school and thinking ahead to what they want in a law firm once they graduate. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams turns to both a recruiter and two law students to get two different perspectives. Craig welcomes Partner and Chair of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s Recruiting Committee, David Leinwand, Matthew Donnelly, third year law student from the University of Iowa College of Law and Roger Smerage third year law student at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, to discuss recruiting at a large firm, what firms are doing to set themselves apart from the competition of other law firms, the interview process, what firms are looking for in a future associate, what students are looking for in a firm and how they are preparing for the competition of other law students. 38:59 Legal Talk Network no no Attorney Gerry Spence has practiced law for over fifty years, has never lost a criminal case and is the author of sixteen books. On Lawyer2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi talk to Attorney Spence about his most prominent cases, life as a trial attorney, his founding of the Trial Lawyers College, his opinion about law school, stepping into the world of blogging and his mission to represent the poor, the injured and the forgotten. Listen and find out why he says "Lawyers disappoint me." http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/legendary-trial-attorney-gerry-spence/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/legendary-trial-attorney-gerry-spence/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:23:42 -0400 Legendary Trial Attorney: Gerry Spence Attorney Gerry Spence has practiced law for over fifty years, has never lost a criminal case and is the author of sixteen books. On Lawyer2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi talk to Attorney Spence about his most prominent cases, life as a trial attorney, his founding of the Trial Lawyers College, his opinion about law school, stepping into the world of blogging and his mission to represent the poor, the injured and the forgotten. Listen and find out why he says "Lawyers disappoint me." 41:00 Legal Talk Network no no How do summer associates programs at major law firms work? Hear the perspectives from current associates who were summers and a leader in the recruitment strategy at a large firm on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, both attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers. We welcome guests, Attorney Lydia Kelley, partner and co-chair of the recruiting committee at McDermott, Will & Emery in Chicago along with two young Associates now working at big firms, Claudine Coumbres at White & Case, LLP in New York and Michel Ayer at Quarles & Brady, LLP in Phoenix. Listen to their first hand experiences and opinions. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/summer-associates/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/08/summer-associates/ Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:13:47 -0400 Summer Associates How do summer associates programs at major law firms work? Hear the perspectives from current associates who were summers and a leader in the recruitment strategy at a large firm on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, both attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers. We welcome guests, Attorney Lydia Kelley, partner and co-chair of the recruiting committee at McDermott, Will & Emery in Chicago along with two young Associates now working at big firms, Claudine Coumbres at White & Case, LLP in New York and Michel Ayer at Quarles & Brady, LLP in Phoenix. Listen to their first hand experiences and opinions. 34:08 Legal Talk Network no no Viacom accused Google's video sharing website, YouTube of violating its copyright in a $1 billion lawsuit. And as of last week, Google and Viacom reached an agreement to allow Google's YouTube to mask important user information from records before the handover to Viacom. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kevin A. Thompson from the firm Davis McGrath LLC, and Lauren Gelman, Executive Director of Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society to discuss this case. They will discuss the legal issues, privacy rights, piracy issues and what this case means for the users, the source of business for these companies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/privacy-and-piracy-viacom-v-youtube/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/privacy-and-piracy-viacom-v-youtube/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:44 -0400 Privacy and Piracy: Viacom v. YouTube Viacom accused Google's video sharing website, YouTube of violating its copyright in a $1 billion lawsuit. And as of last week, Google and Viacom reached an agreement to allow Google's YouTube to mask important user information from records before the handover to Viacom. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kevin A. Thompson from the firm Davis McGrath LLC, and Lauren Gelman, Executive Director of Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society to discuss this case. They will discuss the legal issues, privacy rights, piracy issues and what this case means for the users, the source of business for these companies. 38:39 Legal Talk Network no no To many out there the internet is a necessity, but what will the internet look like 10 years from now? Join Law.com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi as he sits down with Harvard Law Professor and co-founder of HLS's Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Jonathan Zittrain, to discuss his new book, The Future of the Internet - And How to Stop It. Bob and John will also talk about the 10th anniversary of the Berkman Center and Jonathan’s concerns and thoughts on the future of the internet. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/jonathan-zittrain-and-the-future-of-the-internet/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/jonathan-zittrain-and-the-future-of-the-internet/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:42:34 -0400 Jonathan Zittrain and the Future of the Internet To many out there the internet is a necessity, but what will the internet look like 10 years from now? Join Law.com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi as he sits down with Harvard Law Professor and co-founder of HLS's Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Jonathan Zittrain, to discuss his new book, The Future of the Internet - And How to Stop It. Bob and John will also talk about the 10th anniversary of the Berkman Center and Jonathan’s concerns and thoughts on the future of the internet. 33:16 Legal Talk Network no no A very special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Judge Nancy Gertner from the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, speaks out about her experience as a criminal defense attorney, her career rise to jurist and...blogging as a Judge. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams as they welcome the Honorable Nancy Gertner, recipient of the 2008 Thurgood Marshall Award of the American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, recognizing her contributions to advancing human rights and civil liberties. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/federal-jurist-legal-blogger/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/federal-jurist-legal-blogger/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:35:40 -0400 Federal Jurist & Legal Blogger A very special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Judge Nancy Gertner from the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, speaks out about her experience as a criminal defense attorney, her career rise to jurist and...blogging as a Judge. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams as they welcome the Honorable Nancy Gertner, recipient of the 2008 Thurgood Marshall Award of the American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, recognizing her contributions to advancing human rights and civil liberties. 33:36 Legal Talk Network no no The Supreme Court wrapped up on June 26th with its final ruling-an Individual Right to Bear Arms. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they talk shop with the experts: Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times, American Lawyer Media and Law.com and Amy Howe, from the firm Howe & Russell, PC. and contributor to the SCOTUS Blog. They will discuss these wrap-up rulings, get reactions to the rulings and look at what the Supreme Court will look like at the same time next year when we are under the rule of a new President. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/supreme-court-rulings-wrap-up-08/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/07/supreme-court-rulings-wrap-up-08/ Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:47:02 -0400 Supreme Court Rulings Wrap-Up '08 The Supreme Court wrapped up on June 26th with its final ruling-an Individual Right to Bear Arms. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they talk shop with the experts: Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Legal Times, American Lawyer Media and Law.com and Amy Howe, from the firm Howe & Russell, PC. and contributor to the SCOTUS Blog. They will discuss these wrap-up rulings, get reactions to the rulings and look at what the Supreme Court will look like at the same time next year when we are under the rule of a new President. 33:55 Legal Talk Network no no Last week Ralph R. Cioffi and Matthew M. Tannin, both former hedge fund managers for Bear Stearns, surrendered to federal agents and were charged with nine counts of securities, mail and wire fraud. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Rich Strassberg, a partner in Goodwin Procter’s Litigation Department and chair of its White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice, to discuss the details of this criminal case. They will explore the Bear Stearns scandal, look into the criminal charges against the ex-managers, the state of the mortgage market, the evidence in their email correspondence, tackle the topic of white-collar crime and look at what criminally can happen to these once successful fund managers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/the-demise-of-bear-stearns/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/the-demise-of-bear-stearns/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:23:45 -0400 The Demise of Bear Stearns Last week Ralph R. Cioffi and Matthew M. Tannin, both former hedge fund managers for Bear Stearns, surrendered to federal agents and were charged with nine counts of securities, mail and wire fraud. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Rich Strassberg, a partner in Goodwin Procter’s Litigation Department and chair of its White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice, to discuss the details of this criminal case. They will explore the Bear Stearns scandal, look into the criminal charges against the ex-managers, the state of the mortgage market, the evidence in their email correspondence, tackle the topic of white-collar crime and look at what criminally can happen to these once successful fund managers. 32:25 Legal Talk Network no no In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Boumediene v. Bush, that suspected terrorists and foreign fighters held by the U.S. military at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have the right to challenge their detention in federal court. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams, welcomes experts, Aziz Huq, Deputy Director from The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Edward Lazarus, partner at the firm, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court to explore this significant ruling. They will discuss habeas corpus rights of Guantanamo detainees and others, the effect on the war on terrorism and what this means for detainees. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/boumediene-v-bush-habeas-corpus-the-future-of-guantanamo/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/boumediene-v-bush-habeas-corpus-the-future-of-guantanamo/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:15:47 -0400 Boumediene v. Bush, Habeas Corpus & the Future of Guantanamo In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Boumediene v. Bush, that suspected terrorists and foreign fighters held by the U.S. military at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have the right to challenge their detention in federal court. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams, welcomes experts, Aziz Huq, Deputy Director from The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Edward Lazarus, partner at the firm, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court to explore this significant ruling. They will discuss habeas corpus rights of Guantanamo detainees and others, the effect on the war on terrorism and what this means for detainees. 34:41 Legal Talk Network no no A sign of the times ~ more law schools? According to the National Law Journal, law schools are on the rise with as many as ten new ones, and a majority set to open on the East Coast. That's what Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi discuss with experts, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean of the Donald Bren School of Law at UC Irvine and Dean Thomas F. Guernsey, President and Dean, Albany Law School. They explore traditional vs. new age law schools, what these new law schools have to offer, the ABA accreditation process and take a look at the reality after law school for students. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/the-emergence-of-new-law-schools/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/the-emergence-of-new-law-schools/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:15:33 -0400 The Emergence of New Law Schools A sign of the times ~ more law schools? According to the National Law Journal, law schools are on the rise with as many as ten new ones, and a majority set to open on the East Coast. That's what Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi discuss with experts, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean of the Donald Bren School of Law at UC Irvine and Dean Thomas F. Guernsey, President and Dean, Albany Law School. They explore traditional vs. new age law schools, what these new law schools have to offer, the ABA accreditation process and take a look at the reality after law school for students. 33:41 Legal Talk Network no no Vioxx litigation is always upredictable. A $26 million jury verdict against Merck was overturned in Texas. Separately, an appeals court in New Jersey sharply reduced a verdict in another Vioxx case. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Tommy Fibich, partner in the firm of Fibich, Hampton & Leebron, LLP out of Houston, Texas and Brenda Sapino Jeffreys, reporter from Texas Lawyer, to explore the reversal of these verdicts. Join us to hear a plaintiff attorney and news reporter’s perspective and see what the future holds for the verdicts of those affected by Vioxx. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/vioxx-reversal-of-verdicts/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/06/vioxx-reversal-of-verdicts/ Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:42:24 -0400 Vioxx: Reversal of Verdicts Vioxx litigation is always upredictable. A $26 million jury verdict against Merck was overturned in Texas. Separately, an appeals court in New Jersey sharply reduced a verdict in another Vioxx case. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Tommy Fibich, partner in the firm of Fibich, Hampton & Leebron, LLP out of Houston, Texas and Brenda Sapino Jeffreys, reporter from Texas Lawyer, to explore the reversal of these verdicts. Join us to hear a plaintiff attorney and news reporter’s perspective and see what the future holds for the verdicts of those affected by Vioxx. 32:23 Legal Talk Network no no Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird and John Grisham’s The Firm and The Client, all come to mind when thinking about classic books written about the law. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and Law.com blogger, Bob Ambrogi, will induct two more books into that classic category, by exploring a classic in the legal community and an upcoming book that is bound to be an instant classic. Bob talks books with Mark Herrmann, partner resident in the Chicago office of the international law firm, Jones Day and the author of The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law and turns to his co-host, J. Craig Williams, author of How to Get Sued©, to discuss his new release. They will discuss how they got involved in writing, how their experience as attorneys served as a source for their books, the inspiration that led them to write and feedback they have received from their peers in the legal community. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/books-for-attorneys/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/books-for-attorneys/ Thu, 29 May 2008 10:57:57 -0400 Books for Attorneys Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird and John Grisham’s The Firm and The Client, all come to mind when thinking about classic books written about the law. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and Law.com blogger, Bob Ambrogi, will induct two more books into that classic category, by exploring a classic in the legal community and an upcoming book that is bound to be an instant classic. Bob talks books with Mark Herrmann, partner resident in the Chicago office of the international law firm, Jones Day and the author of The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law and turns to his co-host, J. Craig Williams, author of How to Get Sued©, to discuss his new release. They will discuss how they got involved in writing, how their experience as attorneys served as a source for their books, the inspiration that led them to write and feedback they have received from their peers in the legal community. 34:09 Legal Talk Network Law books, ABA Journal, Curmudgeons, How to Get Sued, Judge Kozinski, Sheldon no no On May 15, 2008, in a 4-3 decision, California's Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs-comprised of gay rights group Equality California, almost two dozen gay couples and the city of San Francisco, who argued that the 2000 law banning same-sex marriage in the state was discriminatory. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Tara Borelli, Staff Attorney in the Western Regional Office of Lambda Legal and Brian S. Brown, Executive Director of the National Organization for Marriage to discuss this ruling. In this show, we will get specifics on the ruling, reaction from opponents, legal issues behind same-sex marriage and explore this controversial debate on gay marriage. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/the-california-ruling-the-gay-marriage-debate/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/the-california-ruling-the-gay-marriage-debate/ Thu, 22 May 2008 12:23:47 -0400 The California Ruling & the Gay Marriage Debate On May 15, 2008, in a 4-3 decision, California's Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs-comprised of gay rights group Equality California, almost two dozen gay couples and the city of San Francisco, who argued that the 2000 law banning same-sex marriage in the state was discriminatory. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Tara Borelli, Staff Attorney in the Western Regional Office of Lambda Legal and Brian S. Brown, Executive Director of the National Organization for Marriage to discuss this ruling. In this show, we will get specifics on the ruling, reaction from opponents, legal issues behind same-sex marriage and explore this controversial debate on gay marriage. 32:30 Legal Talk Network Gay marriage, californa, Lamda Legal, Equality California, NOM no no The democratic race for the Presidential nominee has been an exciting one—and as of this week, Senator Obama bypassed Senator Clinton in superdelegates. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcomes the experts, Daniel P.Tokaji, Associate Professor of Law at the Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and the Associate Director of Election Law @ Moritz and Lanny J. Davis, partner and member of the Litigation Group at the global law firm, Orrick and special CNN political analyst, as they look at the legal issues behind the superdelagates. They will discuss the superdelegate quandary, explore election law, the Michigan/Florida issue and take a look ahead at what this fight to the finish means for the Democratic party. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/the-battle-for-superdelegates/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/the-battle-for-superdelegates/ Thu, 15 May 2008 18:53:10 -0400 The Battle for Superdelegates The democratic race for the Presidential nominee has been an exciting one—and as of this week, Senator Obama bypassed Senator Clinton in superdelegates. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcomes the experts, Daniel P.Tokaji, Associate Professor of Law at the Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and the Associate Director of Election Law @ Moritz and Lanny J. Davis, partner and member of the Litigation Group at the global law firm, Orrick and special CNN political analyst, as they look at the legal issues behind the superdelagates. They will discuss the superdelegate quandary, explore election law, the Michigan/Florida issue and take a look ahead at what this fight to the finish means for the Democratic party. 37:10 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/the-am-law-100/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/the-am-law-100/ Thu, 8 May 2008 12:34:45 -0400 The Am Law 100 The results of the AM Law 100 are in and total revenues for US law 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. 35:14 Legal Talk Network AMLaw 100, non equity partners, firm, rankings, tier, staff attorney no no 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? http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/free-case-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/05/free-case-law/ Thu, 1 May 2008 17:46:46 -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? 37:34 Legal Talk Network Lexis Nexis, Case Law, EDGAR, Cello, West, Folio, Court rulings, Legal Publishing no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/religion-polygamy-the-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/religion-polygamy-the-law/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:05 -0400 Religion, Polygamy & 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 & 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. 37:43 Legal Talk Network polygamy, cult, betsey branch, thefreeforall no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/the-federal-shield-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/the-federal-shield-law/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:32:22 -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. 40:54 Legal Talk Network Shield Law, Journalists, Plamme, Media Law, Reporters no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/green-firms/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/green-firms/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:22:44 -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. 32:54 Legal Talk Network Recycling, Environment, Carbon Footprint, EPA, SEER, Sustainability, WasteWise, Paperless no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/mortgage-fraud/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/04/mortgage-fraud/ Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:05:55 -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. 33:28 Legal Talk Network Mortgage, Fraud, Realtor, Foreclosure, Loan, Housing, Operation Homewrecker, Charles Head no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/unmasking-the-patent-troll-tracker-blogger/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/unmasking-the-patent-troll-tracker-blogger/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:50:48 -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. 37:07 Legal Talk Network Patent Troll, Frenkel, Cisco, Niro, Crouch, Anonymous blog, patent no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/eliot-spitzer-reaction-from-the-legal-community/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/eliot-spitzer-reaction-from-the-legal-community/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:54:48 -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. 31:47 Legal Talk Network Spitzer, NY Governor, Prostitution, Man act, scandal, Attorney General, Mr Clean no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/paralegals-the-backbone-of-the-law-practice/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/paralegals-the-backbone-of-the-law-practice/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:13:52 -0500 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. 33:11 Legal Talk Network Paralegal, NALA, Richlin, Spitzer, Paraprofessionals, Brockovich no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/me-too-evidence-in-age-discrimination/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/03/me-too-evidence-in-age-discrimination/ Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:30:35 -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. 34:20 Legal Talk Network Mendelsohn, Spring, Age Discrimination, Me too no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/immigrants-the-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/immigrants-the-law/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:11:20 -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. 31:48 Legal Talk Network Immigration, Legal Representation no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/obamaclinton-the-remaining-lawyer-candidates/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/obamaclinton-the-remaining-lawyer-candidates/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:16:38 -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. 34:22 Legal Talk Network no no 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! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/legaltech-recap/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/legaltech-recap/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:00:27 -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! 39:55 Legal Talk Network no no 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! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/whats-new-in-legal-technology/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/whats-new-in-legal-technology/ Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:22:01 -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! 34:41 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/cle-travel-programs/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/02/cle-travel-programs/ Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:06:00 -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. 34:14 Legal Talk Network no no 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”. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/virtual-law-firms/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/virtual-law-firms/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:05:28 -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”. 37:36 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/social-networking-sites/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/social-networking-sites/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:12:40 -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. 34:23 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/two-good-books-for-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/two-good-books-for-lawyers/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:32:09 -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. 33:00 Legal Talk Network law, legal, elefant, harvard, dershowitz, ambrogi, williams no no 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! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/predictions-for-2008/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2008/01/predictions-for-2008/ Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:49:43 -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! 36:46 Legal Talk Network no no 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! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/holiday-show-helping-our-veterans/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/holiday-show-helping-our-veterans/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:32:07 -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! 39:49 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/blackwater/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/blackwater/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:27:02 -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 bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi as they take 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. 32:28 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/faith-the-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/faith-the-law/ Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:58:59 -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. 34:52 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/the-daniel-tavares-case-legal-and-political-deja-vu/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/12/the-daniel-tavares-case-legal-and-political-deja-vu/ Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:15:25 -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. 41:37 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/11/the-vioxx-settlement/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/11/the-vioxx-settlement/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:44:49 -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 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. 34:35 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/11/downloading-music-illegally-and-the-role-of-the-riaa/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/11/downloading-music-illegally-and-the-role-of-the-riaa/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:33:59 -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. 40:26 Legal Talk Network no no 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! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/11/the-early-release-of-william-flynn/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/11/the-early-release-of-william-flynn/ Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:42:37 -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! 33:37 Legal Talk Network no no 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. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/10/the-southern-california-fires/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/10/the-southern-california-fires/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:22:42 -0400 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. 35:56 Legal Talk Network no no 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! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2007/10/both-sides-of-a-federal-investigation/