Interactive Talk Radio for Legal Professionals. Our multimedia network lets you get the latest legal news, listen to Internet radio shows hosted by the leading attorneys across the U-S and access important legal resources and technology...all in one place. The Legal Talk Network will make a difference in the way you practice law! http://www.legaltalknetwork.com 2007 The Legal Talk Network, LLC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 12 May 2008 14:57:55 -0400 admin4@legaltalknetwork.com (admin) Fri, 9 May 2008 08:39:45 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Legal Talk Network Podcasts This is the first truly interactive Internet radio network for the legal community. Each show is legal talk radio, highlighting important issues with high profile lawyers and experts. Get the latest legal news, and connections with colleagues that will help you meet the challenges of a changing legal world. Be sure to listen to the latest show and become a member of the LegalTalkNetwork! Legal Talk Network Legal Talk Network, LLC admin4@legaltalknetwork.com vioxx, legal, law, blawg, trial, williams, ambrogi, lawyer, structured settlement, lawsuit, podcast, ringler no no http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/LTN_144.jpg http://www.legaltalknetwork.com 144 144 When it comes to organized labor, the focus is usually on issues regarding employment, layoffs, wages and arbitration. However, there is a big factor when it comes to workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Angus Kennedy from Southern California as they speak to Attorney Michael Ian Rott, founding and senior partner at the firm of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, about workers comp cases involving organized labor. Larry, Angus and Michael explore these cases, the obstacles in dealing with the workers compensation system, the first hearing loss class action in California’s workers’ compensation history and how workers can benefit by putting their money in a structured settlement. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=273 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=273 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:50:00 -0400 Unions & Workers Comp When it comes to organized labor, the focus is usually on issues regarding employment, layoffs, wages and arbitration. However, there is a big factor when it comes to workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Angus Kennedy from Southern California as they speak to Attorney Michael Ian Rott, founding and senior partner at the firm of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, about workers comp cases involving organized labor. Larry, Angus and Michael explore these cases, the obstacles in dealing with the workers compensation system, the first hearing loss class action in California’s workers’ compensation history and how workers can benefit by putting their money in a structured settlement. 25:56 Legal Talk Network Labor unions, employent, layoffs, work related, workplace no no One of the most challenging problems facing litigators is how to work with the massive volume of digital documents produced during discovery. In the past, each piece of paper was stamped with a "Bates" number -- to help manage exhibits. But with digital files, no "pages" and no "Bates" number! Now files may be anything from Excel spread sheets to Word files, to e-mail, to iPod downloads! What to do? Listen as Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News talks with Tom O'Connor, director of the Legal Electronic Document Institute (and a long-time member of Law Technology News' editorial advisory board) who says it's time to rethink how we process and review files. Hear about a simple step that controls costs, improves accuracy and could dramatically change the face of e-discovery. O'Connor also discusses this month's Louisiana Bar Solo and Small Firm Technology conference in New Orleans -- designed to help practitioners affected by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Both O'Connor and LTN's Monica Bay speak at the two-day event. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=272 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=272 Thu, 8 May 2008 16:07:27 -0400 E-Discovery: Defining Documents -- Bye Bye Bates One of the most challenging problems facing litigators is how to work with the massive volume of digital documents produced during discovery. In the past, each piece of paper was stamped with a "Bates" number -- to help manage exhibits. But with digital files, no "pages" and no "Bates" number! Now files may be anything from Excel spread sheets to Word files, to e-mail, to iPod downloads! What to do? Listen as Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Legal Technology News talks with Tom O'Connor, director of the Legal Electronic Document Institute (and a long-time member of Law Technology News' editorial advisory board) who says it's time to rethink how we process and review files. Hear about a simple step that controls costs, improves accuracy and could dramatically change the face of e-discovery. O'Connor also discusses this month's Louisiana Bar Solo and Small Firm Technology conference in New Orleans -- designed to help practitioners affected by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Both O'Connor and LTN's Monica Bay speak at the two-day event. 25:46 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=271 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=271 Thu, 8 May 2008 12:43:33 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=269 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=269 Thu, 1 May 2008 17:49:24 -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 Knowledge is definitely power and the financial services industry needs to better educate consumers on the benefits and attributes of structured settlement products. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, welcomes special guest, Bobby Steele, President of AIG American General Structured Settlements, as they look at the results of a new consumer survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by Esearch.com and sponsored by AIG American General Structured Settlements, focused on structured settlements vs. lump sum settlements. Larry and Bobby discuss the results of the survey, the Grillo v. Pettiete case and the need to better educate Americans on structured settlements. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=268 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=268 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:11:25 -0400 Structured Settlement Survey Knowledge is definitely power and the financial services industry needs to better educate consumers on the benefits and attributes of structured settlement products. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, welcomes special guest, Bobby Steele, President of AIG American General Structured Settlements, as they look at the results of a new consumer survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by Esearch.com and sponsored by AIG American General Structured Settlements, focused on structured settlements vs. lump sum settlements. Larry and Bobby discuss the results of the survey, the Grillo v. Pettiete case and the need to better educate Americans on structured settlements. 29:46 Legal Talk Network 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=267 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=267 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=266 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=266 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:35:08 -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 Vaccinations have been the first line of defense against illness for children. Now questions are being raised about complications resulting from vaccinations and a possible connection to autism. In fact, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Dennis English from Ringler Associates with special guests and experts: Advocate Mary Tocco, and Attorney Kevin Conway, from the firm, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. in Boston, sharing their experiences and expertise as they examine the current state of vaccine litigation, its evolution and history, including a prominent real-life case, and the importance of education, research, the personal rights of parents and what’s ahead. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=265 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=265 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:38:42 -0400 Vaccines & Litigation Issues Vaccinations have been the first line of defense against illness for children. Now questions are being raised about complications resulting from vaccinations and a possible connection to autism. In fact, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Dennis English from Ringler Associates with special guests and experts: Advocate Mary Tocco, and Attorney Kevin Conway, from the firm, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. in Boston, sharing their experiences and expertise as they examine the current state of vaccine litigation, its evolution and history, including a prominent real-life case, and the importance of education, research, the personal rights of parents and what’s ahead. 34:57 Legal Talk Network Vaccination, Mercury, Autism, CDC, Poling, Pharma, Thimerosal 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=263 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=263 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:24:51 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=262 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=262 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:11:28 -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 Join host and Attorney Alan S. Pierce at the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Section (TIPS) conference in Chicago recently for a candid discussion of the AMA Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition in this Workers Comp Matters. Join Alan with special guest, Dr. Christopher Brigham, board certified in Occupational Medicine, President of Brigham and Associates and Senior Contributing Editor to AMA Guides effective now in 2008. What's the importance of the Guides in workers comp cases as a standard to define the impact of an injury or illness and what's the recent criticism from some lawyers in the plaintiff bar across the U.S.in workers comp cases? Hear the issues and answers! http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=261 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=261 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:51:34 -0400 Workers Comp & the AMA Guides 6th Edition Join host and Attorney Alan S. Pierce at the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Section (TIPS) conference in Chicago recently for a candid discussion of the AMA Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition in this Workers Comp Matters. Join Alan with special guest, Dr. Christopher Brigham, board certified in Occupational Medicine, President of Brigham and Associates and Senior Contributing Editor to AMA Guides effective now in 2008. What's the importance of the Guides in workers comp cases as a standard to define the impact of an injury or illness and what's the recent criticism from some lawyers in the plaintiff bar across the U.S.in workers comp cases? Hear the issues and answers! 16:17 Legal Talk Network no no The future of Workers Compensation laws are changing. Trends show the laws are being reformed making it more difficult for employees and easier for big corporations when it comes to Workers Comp. Is there a trend to federalize the laws? The questions are raised during Attorney Alan S. Pierce's Workers Comp Matters program discussed before an audience at the recent ABA Tort Trial &Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) conference in Chicago. Listen as expert guests, Professor Ed Welch, School of Labor & Industrial Relations at Michigan State University and Professor John F. Burton, Jr., School of Management & Labor Relations at Rutgers University join Alan in this peek at the future and where we go from here in Workers Comp legal issues. Special thanks to TIPS Chair & Attorney Len Nason for inviting LegalTalkNetwork to the conference. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=260 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=260 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:19:10 -0400 Workers Comp National Trends & Issues The future of Workers Compensation laws are changing. Trends show the laws are being reformed making it more difficult for employees and easier for big corporations when it comes to Workers Comp. Is there a trend to federalize the laws? The questions are raised during Attorney Alan S. Pierce's Workers Comp Matters program discussed before an audience at the recent ABA Tort Trial &Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) conference in Chicago. Listen as expert guests, Professor Ed Welch, School of Labor & Industrial Relations at Michigan State University and Professor John F. Burton, Jr., School of Management & Labor Relations at Rutgers University join Alan in this peek at the future and where we go from here in Workers Comp legal issues. Special thanks to TIPS Chair & Attorney Len Nason for inviting LegalTalkNetwork to the conference. 25:05 Legal Talk Network no no Join Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, as she interviews Donna Payne, author of LTN’s new “Test Drive” column about mobile tools. Payne, president of Seattle’s Payne Consulting Company, and a former LTN board member, discusses several devices that make practice (and life) easier for mobile practitioners, including GPS devices, ultra-small video recorders, and new “book readers” that help users stay informed while traveling. It’s a lively discussion full of useful info for legal road warriors. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=259 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=259 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:44:56 -0400 Test Drive - Mobile Gadgets Join Monica Bay, editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, as she interviews Donna Payne, author of LTN’s new “Test Drive” column about mobile tools. Payne, president of Seattle’s Payne Consulting Company, and a former LTN board member, discusses several devices that make practice (and life) easier for mobile practitioners, including GPS devices, ultra-small video recorders, and new “book readers” that help users stay informed while traveling. It’s a lively discussion full of useful info for legal road warriors. 18:53 Legal Talk Network no no As the landscape of employment has dramatically changed, so have the issues regarding employment lawsuits. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, alongside co-host, Tony Robinson, from Ringler’s Seattle office, welcome special guest, Attorney Sheryl Willert, managing director at the firm of, Williams Kastner, to give us her insight into the world of Employment Law. Larry, Tony and Attorney Willert will minimize this big topic by highlighting the importance of the Employment Handbook, the non-compete clause, specific employment litigation and discrimination claims. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=258 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=258 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:38:38 -0400 Employment Lawsuits As the landscape of employment has dramatically changed, so have the issues regarding employment lawsuits. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, alongside co-host, Tony Robinson, from Ringler’s Seattle office, welcome special guest, Attorney Sheryl Willert, managing director at the firm of, Williams Kastner, to give us her insight into the world of Employment Law. Larry, Tony and Attorney Willert will minimize this big topic by highlighting the importance of the Employment Handbook, the non-compete clause, specific employment litigation and discrimination claims. 28:52 Legal Talk Network Employment Law, Defense Research, Judicial Excellence, Vizcaino, Structured Settlement 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=257 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=257 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:53:52 -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 In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, jumpstarts the Buzz with Karen Andersen, a technical consultant in Kroll Ontrack’s ESI Consulting Group, as they discuss common IT issues facing in-house counsel. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack’s Legal Correspondent, takes a look at the discovery order issued in Diabetes Centers of America, Inc. v. Healthpia America, Inc. Want to know what goes on in a day in the life of a corporate electronic discovery counsel? On the Spotlight, Allison Brecher, senior litigation counsel and e-discovery coordinator, for Marsh & McLennan Companies, focuses on a corporation’s e-discovery legal team. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=256 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=256 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:49:00 -0400 What’s Important to In-House Counsel: Part I In this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, jumpstarts the Buzz with Karen Andersen, a technical consultant in Kroll Ontrack’s ESI Consulting Group, as they discuss common IT issues facing in-house counsel. In the Bits & Bytes segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack’s Legal Correspondent, takes a look at the discovery order issued in Diabetes Centers of America, Inc. v. Healthpia America, Inc. Want to know what goes on in a day in the life of a corporate electronic discovery counsel? On the Spotlight, Allison Brecher, senior litigation counsel and e-discovery coordinator, for Marsh & McLennan Companies, focuses on a corporation’s e-discovery legal team. 32:25 Legal Talk Network ESI, Kroll, E-Discovery 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=255 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=255 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:01:46 -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 How can the issues that arise in behavioral finance specifically and profoundly affect personal injury victims as members of that unique investor class? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee from the Ringler office in Philadelphia, as they come full circle in part three of this tremendous series on the unique investor class. Ringler Radio welcomes returning guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne, from St. Joseph’s University, who will re-cap by exploring the three concepts within the investment decision-making process, how people behave even after they’ve decided to take a guaranteed tax-free structured settlement and how unique investors simply can’t afford risk. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=254 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=254 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:51:14 -0400 Personal Injury Victims as a Unique Investor Class Pt III How can the issues that arise in behavioral finance specifically and profoundly affect personal injury victims as members of that unique investor class? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee from the Ringler office in Philadelphia, as they come full circle in part three of this tremendous series on the unique investor class. Ringler Radio welcomes returning guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne, from St. Joseph’s University, who will re-cap by exploring the three concepts within the investment decision-making process, how people behave even after they’ve decided to take a guaranteed tax-free structured settlement and how unique investors simply can’t afford risk. 31:42 Legal Talk Network Behavioral Finance, Investor Class, structured Settlement, Injury, tax-free 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=253 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=253 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:20:14 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=252 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=252 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:33:38 -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 New rules pertaining to the Medicare Set-Aside Secondary Payer issue will take effect on July 1, 2009, creating significant changes. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Teddy Snyder, from the Ringler Associates’ Beverly Hills office and Attorney Nancy Adel, senior partner at Adel and Pollack, as they discuss the impact the new rules will have - how the new rules will affect settlements for Medicare beneficiaries and their lawyers. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=251 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=251 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:56:12 -0500 New Rules for MSA's New rules pertaining to the Medicare Set-Aside Secondary Payer issue will take effect on July 1, 2009, creating significant changes. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Teddy Snyder, from the Ringler Associates’ Beverly Hills office and Attorney Nancy Adel, senior partner at Adel and Pollack, as they discuss the impact the new rules will have - how the new rules will affect settlements for Medicare beneficiaries and their lawyers. 29:08 Legal Talk Network no no Why are lawyers -- especially small firm attorneys so resistant to case/practice management software? Why do they rely more on Microsoft's Outlook than legal-specific tools to run their law offices? Andrew Adkins III, director of the University of Florida's Legal Technology Institute knows the answers, which start with "There's no Holy Grail" -- i.e., there is no single software "solution" that will do everything for everybody. Join Adkins and Monica Bay for the March 2008 edition of "Law Technology Now!" http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=250 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=250 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:55:14 -0500 Legal Software Magic Bullet? Why are lawyers -- especially small firm attorneys so resistant to case/practice management software? Why do they rely more on Microsoft's Outlook than legal-specific tools to run their law offices? Andrew Adkins III, director of the University of Florida's Legal Technology Institute knows the answers, which start with "There's no Holy Grail" -- i.e., there is no single software "solution" that will do everything for everybody. Join Adkins and Monica Bay for the March 2008 edition of "Law Technology Now!" 18:55 Legal Talk Network 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=249 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=249 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:13:51 -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 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=248 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=248 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:18:09 -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 What can lawyers do to market themselves and how do they rise above the competition? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Ann Marie VonBank from the Ringler office in Minneapolis as they take a look into the competitive world of lawyer marketing. Ringler Radio welcomes expert Robert Beeson, President and Director of Sales for the legal marketing company MCM Services Group. Get the latest in legal marketing strategy and implementation! http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=247 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=247 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:39:33 -0500 Lawyer Marketing What can lawyers do to market themselves and how do they rise above the competition? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Ann Marie VonBank from the Ringler office in Minneapolis as they take a look into the competitive world of lawyer marketing. Ringler Radio welcomes expert Robert Beeson, President and Director of Sales for the legal marketing company MCM Services Group. Get the latest in legal marketing strategy and implementation! 31:36 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=246 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=246 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:02:11 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=245 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=245 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:24:10 -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! 34:31 Legal Talk Network no no Law Technology News' editor Monica Bay and LTN's award winning e-discovery columnist, Craig Ball, discuss this year's key trends in litigation, live from the 27th Annual LegalTech New York. They'll discuss the challenges that face law firms and law departments as they deal with new federal EDD rules; demands for cost containment from their clients; and the perils of international disputes. And special guest Henry Dicker, Managing Director of LegalTech, will brainstorm with Monica and Craig about how attendees can avoid getting overwhelmed -- and take full advantage of the educational programs and vendor demonstrations during LegalTech New York and Los Angeles. This show is sponsored by Fios and CT Legal Solutions. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=244 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=244 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:36:08 -0500 E-discovery '08 Law Technology News' editor Monica Bay and LTN's award winning e-discovery columnist, Craig Ball, discuss this year's key trends in litigation, live from the 27th Annual LegalTech New York. They'll discuss the challenges that face law firms and law departments as they deal with new federal EDD rules; demands for cost containment from their clients; and the perils of international disputes. And special guest Henry Dicker, Managing Director of LegalTech, will brainstorm with Monica and Craig about how attendees can avoid getting overwhelmed -- and take full advantage of the educational programs and vendor demonstrations during LegalTech New York and Los Angeles. This show is sponsored by Fios and CT Legal Solutions. 31:24 Legal Talk Network no no Behavioral finance deals with what academics have seen people do, instead of what people ought to do and is an area of finance that’s getting increasing attention among academics and practitioners. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they discuss the growing area of behavioral finance. Ringler Radio welcomes the expert, Dr. Christopher Coyne of St. Joseph’s University, as they explore the behavioral aspects of financial decision, the concept of risk return vs. irrationality, the importance of utility and highlight Dr. Coyne’s involvement with studies on behavioral finance. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=243 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=243 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:36:08 -0500 Behavioral Finance Behavioral finance deals with what academics have seen people do, instead of what people ought to do and is an area of finance that’s getting increasing attention among academics and practitioners. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they discuss the growing area of behavioral finance. Ringler Radio welcomes the expert, Dr. Christopher Coyne of St. Joseph’s University, as they explore the behavioral aspects of financial decision, the concept of risk return vs. irrationality, the importance of utility and highlight Dr. Coyne’s involvement with studies on behavioral finance. 36:18 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=242 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=242 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:07:59 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=241 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=241 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:07:17 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=240 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=240 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:18:07 -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 Have you ever heard of the growing industry of captive insurance? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen , as he takes a look inside the captive insurance marketplace. Larry is joined by Dana Sheppard, Associate Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, to discuss and define captives, see what's new in the captive insurance marketplace and to take a look ahead at this growing industry. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=239 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=239 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:17:25 -0500 Captive Insurance Have you ever heard of the growing industry of captive insurance? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen , as he takes a look inside the captive insurance marketplace. Larry is joined by Dana Sheppard, Associate Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, to discuss and define captives, see what's new in the captive insurance marketplace and to take a look ahead at this growing industry. 37:11 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://websrvr82il.audiovideoweb.com/ny60web16519/LTN/C2C/C2C_011108_authors.mp3 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=238 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 Want to know more about medical settlement planning for both workers compensation and personal injury cases? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Hugh G. Bingham, from the Ringler office in Denver, Colorado, as they take a look into the world of medical settlement planning. Ringler Radio welcomes expert, Thomas F. Spratt, senior vice president of technical operations with Protocols LLC, to discuss Medicare set-asides, medical costs projections, and life care planning. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=237 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=237 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:34:02 -0500 Medical Settlement Planning Want to know more about medical settlement planning for both workers compensation and personal injury cases? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Hugh G. Bingham, from the Ringler office in Denver, Colorado, as they take a look into the world of medical settlement planning. Ringler Radio welcomes expert, Thomas F. Spratt, senior vice president of technical operations with Protocols LLC, to discuss Medicare set-asides, medical costs projections, and life care planning. 32:33 Legal Talk Network medical settlement, medicare, structured settlement 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=236 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=236 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:59:45 -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 The 2006 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure amendments have had a huge impact over the past year. On this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, kicks off the Buzz with expert, Jonathan Redgrave, partner at Redgrave Daley Ragan and Wagner in Washington D.C., to get his insight on the impact of the amendments on his practice, the Sedona Conference and what’s new in ESI trends. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack’s Staff Attorney, Joni Shogren, gives her legal analysis on the facts surrounding Hawaiian Airlines v. Mesa Air Group and the sanctions issued in that case. Want to know more about legal technologies software tools and specifically e-mail analysis tools? On the Spotlight, Barry Dop, manager of the enterprise software group at Kroll Ontrack, gives his input on a new product, Ontrack Firstview, which focuses on early case assessment and e-mail analysis. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=235 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=235 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:21:08 -0500 ESI Year in Review, Sanctions and E-mail Analysis Tools The 2006 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure amendments have had a huge impact over the past year. On this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, kicks off the Buzz with expert, Jonathan Redgrave, partner at Redgrave Daley Ragan and Wagner in Washington D.C., to get his insight on the impact of the amendments on his practice, the Sedona Conference and what’s new in ESI trends. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack’s Staff Attorney, Joni Shogren, gives her legal analysis on the facts surrounding Hawaiian Airlines v. Mesa Air Group and the sanctions issued in that case. Want to know more about legal technologies software tools and specifically e-mail analysis tools? On the Spotlight, Barry Dop, manager of the enterprise software group at Kroll Ontrack, gives his input on a new product, Ontrack Firstview, which focuses on early case assessment and e-mail analysis. 28:48 Legal Talk Network no no When legal disputes cross borders, e-discovery challenges become even more complex. Privacy laws, translation problems, and cultural differences are just a few of the issues that can complicate litigation. Monica Bay interviews Shearman & Sterling's George Rudoy about global e-discovery challenges -- and opportunities. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=234 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=234 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:37:04 -0500 Global E-Discovery: Barricades & Bridges When legal disputes cross borders, e-discovery challenges become even more complex. Privacy laws, translation problems, and cultural differences are just a few of the issues that can complicate litigation. Monica Bay interviews Shearman & Sterling's George Rudoy about global e-discovery challenges -- and opportunities. 14:09 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=233 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=233 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:33:08 -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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=232 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=232 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:30:58 -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. 32:38 Legal Talk Network no no What is a settlement trust and in what cases are they best used? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they raise the important questions pertaining to settlement trusts. Ringler Radio welcomes David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to discuss what a settlement trust is, who is most likely to need one, the different types of trusts, how the trust works and the trust’s interaction with structured settlements. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=231 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=231 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:16:33 -0500 Trusts and Structured Settlements What is a settlement trust and in what cases are they best used? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they raise the important questions pertaining to settlement trusts. Ringler Radio welcomes David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to discuss what a settlement trust is, who is most likely to need one, the different types of trusts, how the trust works and the trust’s interaction with structured settlements. 39:50 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=230 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=230 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:01:17 -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 RSS -- really simple syndication -- is a terrific tool that can help you easily track key information you need to excel in your legal practice. David Whelan, manager of legal information for the Law Society of Upper Canada's Great Library, and a member of the Legal Technology News editorial advisory board, takes the mystery out of RSS in this inaugural podcast hosted by Monica Bay, Editor-in-Chief of the award winning ALM publication, Law Technology News. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=229 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=229 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:17:51 -0500 Exploiting RSS' Potential RSS -- really simple syndication -- is a terrific tool that can help you easily track key information you need to excel in your legal practice. David Whelan, manager of legal information for the Law Society of Upper Canada's Great Library, and a member of the Legal Technology News editorial advisory board, takes the mystery out of RSS in this inaugural podcast hosted by Monica Bay, Editor-in-Chief of the award winning ALM publication, Law Technology News. 14:25 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=228 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=228 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:16:42 -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 On this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, starts off the show by getting the Buzz from William Hamilton, a partner at Holland and Knight and adjunct professor at the University of Florida. Professor Hamilton is joined by students, Matt Detzel and Adam Losey, as they talk about benefits of teaching E-Discovery. In the Bits & Bytes legal analysis segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack’s Legal Correspondent, gives us the ins and outs of the White House E-Mail Scandal. And do you want to know more about trial consulting? Our Spotlight segment focuses on the life of a trial consultant, as Dan Wolfe discusses his experiences as Senior Trial Consultant and Director of Trial Consulting for TrialGraphix. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=227 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=227 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:06:40 -0500 Law Schools Teaching ESI, White House E-mail Scandals, and A Day in the Life of a Trial Consultant On this edition of The ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, starts off the show by getting the Buzz from William Hamilton, a partner at Holland and Knight and adjunct professor at the University of Florida. Professor Hamilton is joined by students, Matt Detzel and Adam Losey, as they talk about benefits of teaching E-Discovery. In the Bits & Bytes legal analysis segment, Kelly Kubacki, Kroll Ontrack’s Legal Correspondent, gives us the ins and outs of the White House E-Mail Scandal. And do you want to know more about trial consulting? Our Spotlight segment focuses on the life of a trial consultant, as Dan Wolfe discusses his experiences as Senior Trial Consultant and Director of Trial Consulting for TrialGraphix. 32:18 Legal Talk Network no no On this Workers’ Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, turns to an expert to discuss the serious health problems of the World Trade Center rescue and the virtual collapse of the workers compensation system. Alan welcomes, Peter Rousmaniere, workers' compensation consultant and author, who will discuss his in-depth article in Risk & Insurance magazine entitled “Breach of Trust” and explore the lives of the workers and workers compensation system six years after 911. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=226 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=226 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:47:50 -0500 Workers Compensation Post 911 On this Workers’ Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, turns to an expert to discuss the serious health problems of the World Trade Center rescue and the virtual collapse of the workers compensation system. Alan welcomes, Peter Rousmaniere, workers' compensation consultant and author, who will discuss his in-depth article in Risk & Insurance magazine entitled “Breach of Trust” and explore the lives of the workers and workers compensation system six years after 911. 34:35 Legal Talk Network no no How is healthcare in the U.S. being affected by recent legislated limits in the area of medical malpractice litigation and settlements? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, for the discussion with Attorney Jeffrey Goldberg, founder of Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices located in Chicago. They will also discuss the latest in tort reform and medmal caps and Attorney Goldberg’s specific cases. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=225 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=225 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:49:34 -0500 The State of the Health Care Industry How is healthcare in the U.S. being affected by recent legislated limits in the area of medical malpractice litigation and settlements? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, for the discussion with Attorney Jeffrey Goldberg, founder of Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices located in Chicago. They will also discuss the latest in tort reform and medmal caps and Attorney Goldberg’s specific cases. 31:39 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=224 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=224 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:47:12 -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 On this Workers’ Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, is joined by one of the leading experts on representing the federal employee in workers comp cases. Alan welcomes, Attorney Daniel Shapiro of Shapiro & Associates, as they discuss the basics of federal workers compensation cases, the fate of the injured federal employee, representing the federal employee, the work of the OWCP and Attorney Shapiro’s involvement in these cases. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=223 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=223 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:56:27 -0500 What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Federal Worker Compensation On this Workers’ Comp Matters program, host Attorney Alan S. Pierce, is joined by one of the leading experts on representing the federal employee in workers comp cases. Alan welcomes, Attorney Daniel Shapiro of Shapiro & Associates, as they discuss the basics of federal workers compensation cases, the fate of the injured federal employee, representing the federal employee, the work of the OWCP and Attorney Shapiro’s involvement in these cases. 31:16 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=222 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=222 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:35:05 -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 Long hours, and the stress of the work, can take a toll on a lawyer’s professional and personal life. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he talks to Gary Gwilliam, consumer trial attorney from Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer and author of Getting A Winning Verdict in My Personal Life, A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul, about the highs and lows of life as an attorney. On this show, we will touch upon Gary’s personal and professional life, the stress of the profession, the importance of family and how to cope and rise above when faced with obstacles. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=221 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=221 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:59:58 -0500 A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul Long hours, and the stress of the work, can take a toll on a lawyer’s professional and personal life. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he talks to Gary Gwilliam, consumer trial attorney from Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer and author of Getting A Winning Verdict in My Personal Life, A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul, about the highs and lows of life as an attorney. On this show, we will touch upon Gary’s personal and professional life, the stress of the profession, the importance of family and how to cope and rise above when faced with obstacles. 36:27 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=220 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=220 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:44:34 -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 Lawyers who want a primer on e-discovery will want to hear this edition of The ESI Report as host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, gets the Buzz from attorney Ralph Losey. Mr. Losey wrote one of the first legal blooks, titled E-Discovery: Current Trends and Cases, published by the American Bar Association. In the Bits & Bytes legal analysis segment, Joni Heikes, staff attorney at Kroll Ontrack, analyzes the discovery misconduct arising out of a recent patent litigation between Qualcomm and Broadcom. And want to know more about case extranet and intranet tools used to centralize workflow and reduce litigation costs? Our Spotlight segment focuses on these tools with Kevin TeGantvoort, Kroll Ontrack Systems Engineer. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=219 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=219 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:57:28 -0500 Blooks, Discovery Misconduct & Case Portals Lawyers who want a primer on e-discovery will want to hear this edition of The ESI Report as host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack, gets the Buzz from attorney Ralph Losey. Mr. Losey wrote one of the first legal blooks, titled E-Discovery: Current Trends and Cases, published by the American Bar Association. In the Bits & Bytes legal analysis segment, Joni Heikes, staff attorney at Kroll Ontrack, analyzes the discovery misconduct arising out of a recent patent litigation between Qualcomm and Broadcom. And want to know more about case extranet and intranet tools used to centralize workflow and reduce litigation costs? Our Spotlight segment focuses on these tools with Kevin TeGantvoort, Kroll Ontrack Systems Engineer. 31:07 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=218 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=218 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:24:25 -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 There are some common misunderstandings when it comes to the complicated area of special needs trusts. However, a special needs trust can help a disabled person preserve their wealth and maximize their care and support. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, as they turn to Attorney Michael J. Durkin partner at the firm, Pedersen & Houpt in Chicago, to clear up these misunderstandings, talk about his experience dealing in special needs trusts, discuss how special needs trusts are funded and highlight the importance of putting the disabled person and their family first. http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=217 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=217 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:22:52 -0400 Special Needs Trusts There are some common misunderstandings when it comes to the complicated area of special needs trusts. However, a special needs trust can help a disabled person preserve their wealth and maximize their care and support. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, as they turn to Attorney Michael J. Durkin partner at the firm, Pedersen & Houpt in Chicago, to clear up these misunderstandings, talk about his experience dealing in special needs trusts, discuss how special needs trusts are funded and highlight the importance of putting the disabled person and their family first. 34:59 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://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=216 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=216 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:07:59 -0400 Both Sides of a Federal Investigation If a firm or company finds themselves being investigated by the government what should they do? How do they 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! 34:22 Legal Talk Network