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Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics

Legal Talk Network

The premier provider of podcasts for attorneys and legal professionals. Over 15 shows on varied topics highlight important issues, current events, technology and the future of law. Legal Talk Network"s shows are hosted by leading industry professionals and feature high profile guests.

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34:07

#571: What DEI Really Means for Small Law Firms, with...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/31

Many law firm owners want to foster inclusive workplaces—but aren’t sure how to do it without missteps or performative gestures. Professor Tanya Hernandez of Fordham Law School joins Stephanie Everett to unpack what DEI really means, where it comes from legally, and how small firms can approach it with clarity and intention. The conversation explores how unconscious bias shows up in hiring and evaluation, why culture fit can be a red flag, and how to implement practical guardrails that promote

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34:56

Lawyers Getting Really High On AI Hallucinations

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/30

Get it together, people!----- It was a very bad week for lawyers and hallucinations. A federal judge had to withdraw an opinion with fake cites. One Biglaw firm fired a partner over an invented case, while another firm got tossed off a case over AI shenanigans. And the scribe of Ashurbanipal got mercilessly trolled by a judge pointing out that his fake AI cite apology included... another fake cite. Why does it seem like this is all getting worse? A Biglaw firm pushes its start date leaving

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45:03

3 trial court judges share the tough cases that stuck...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/30

This month, we're revisiting some standout conversations from our archives. In this episode, three seasoned trial court judges reflect on the cases that have stayed with them throughout their years on the bench. ----- All judges have cases that stick with them and linger in their memories. Sometimes it was because of the high profile of the case, and sometimes an obscure case had personal resonance because of the people or issues involved. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, the ABA

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26:18

EP 914- Using AI in Your Practice

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2025/07/30

Are you using AI as a colleague or a crutch? Recent research and our personal experience can help you decide how to utilize this tool without turning off your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:53

A Time for Goodbyes. Longtime Host Dave Scriven-Young...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, we say farewell to longtime host Dave Scriven-Young as he turns the podcast hosting duties over to James “Jim” Reeder and Michal “Mic” Rogson. Beginning with the next episode, Jim, an accomplished commercial trial litigator, and Michal, a veteran litigator who strives to turn complex legal issues into clear, concise arguments, will continue Dave’s passion for helping lawyers and law firms thrive. Dave leaves with a few words of advice for both rising young attorneys and

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41:59

First Responders and Workers’ Comp, Understanding...

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2025/07/29

What happens when a first responder is hurt on the job or suffers from job-related post-traumatic stress? We depend on these heroes among us, always there when we need them most. But many must depend on Workers’ Comp professionals to help them when they are injured.Guest Paolo Longo is a partner with the law firm Bichler & Longo PLLC in Orlando, Florida. He specializes not only in helping injured workers, but also those injured workers who happen to be first responders. While physical threats

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42:46

Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kimberly Bennett

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/25

Subscription and flat fee legal services have endless potential for modern law practice, and with legal tech by your side, you can scale with this fresh billing model. Dennis and Tom talk with Kimberly Bennett of Fidu about her experience developing subscription legal services and her current perspectives on the state of legal tech in the profession. They discuss Kimberly’s career path, how Fidu got its start, and her thoughts on the transformative potential of AI in legal practice. As always,

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35:57

#570: Uncover Your Firm’s Journey with the New Small...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/24

Your law firm isn’t just a business—it’s an evolving system. And what works in one stage of growth can sink you in another. In this episode, Zack Glaser and Stephanie Everett introduce the new Lawyerist Small Firm Scorecard™, a tool that helps lawyers identify which stage their firm is in—and what to focus on next. Stephanie breaks down the four key stages of firm development, shares the reasoning behind the Scorecard’s redesign, and explains how understanding your stage changes everything: from

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32:30

EP 615- 12 battle tested rules for Voir Dire Part Two

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2025/07/23

Part Two provides six strategies to help remove unfavorable jurors, better frame your case and deal with damages. But to do so, you must focus on the worst part of your case and prepare to reframe it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:11

Aging With Dignity: How Legal Services Keep Seniors Safe

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/22

Legal experts discuss the critical role civil legal services play in addressing the legal needs of older Americans on Talk Justice. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age 60 and up with their legal problems. Issues surrounding wills, power of attorney and advance directives are common for aging Americans, and seniors are often targeted for scams and fraud. These legal crises can exacerbate other stressors, such as rising housing costs and medical issues

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42:55

Immigration and Employment Law, Today’s Tangled Web

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/22

When it comes to foreign workers inside the United States today, the world of immigration law has seemingly been upended. It can be hard to keep up with rapidly evolving events and rulings, but with clients and employers at risk, professionals who represent them can’t afford to fall behind.When do employers check work authorization, and how often can they? What do employers need to be looking for? And what industries are most affected? While the Trump v. Casa case may not have brought the

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53:16

Jeremy Evans on Leadership, Breaking Away, and...

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2025/07/21

Jeremy Evans, founder of California Sports Lawyer and past president of the California Lawyers Association, joins Amanda Arriaga and Lynette Paczkowski on the second episode of Leading the Bar, the podcast from the National Conference of Bar Presidents designed to help lawyers engage and grow as leaders. Evans shares insights from helping lead the creation of CLA after its historic separation from the State Bar of California, explaining why voluntary bar associations are uniquely positioned to

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43:20

The Texas Floods: Warnings, Staffing Cuts, Climate...

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2025/07/18

On the 4th of July, extreme rainfall ripped through Central Texas, causing catastrophic flash flooding, leaving 119 dead and over 160 missing, with numbers climbing. The National Weather Service (NWS), which has recently experienced staffing cuts under DOGE & the Trump Administration, came under fire from local Texas officials who criticized the insufficient warnings ahead of the extreme weather.In this episode, Craig welcomes Professor Jim Blackburn, environmental lawyer and co-director of the

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43:28

#569: Your Head is a Crappy Office, and Other GTD...

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2025/07/17

Many lawyers feel overwhelmed by never-ending to-do lists, constant context-switching, and the mental clutter of trying to keep it all straight. In this episode, Zack Glaser talks with productivity pioneer David Allen, author of Getting Things Done (GTD), about how lawyers can break free from chaos and reclaim control—both personally and as a team. David shares the five key steps of the GTD framework and explains why a “clear mind” isn’t a luxury —it’s a leadership necessity. You’ll learn how to

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57:09

Historic Justice: Investigating Cruelty and Death at...

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2025/07/16

For over a century, The Dozier School for Boys held dark secrets behind its gates. Allegations of abuse, forced labor, and unexplained deaths had often come up throughout its history, but the full reality of what happened during its time in operation was largely unknown. Maggie Mendenhall-Casey talks with forensic anthropologist Erin Kimmerle about her mission to bring justice to the forgotten children of Dozier. Erin shares the story of her investigation, including her processes for locating

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40:14

Who Knew Biting Other Lawyers Was Frowned Upon?

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2025/07/16

Lots to chew on this week.----- Biglaw summer associate let go after biting upwards of 15 people at the firm. Now that sounds crazy, but that's because it is. We also discuss a lawyer's biting response to a demand letter. A lot of the professional decorum advocates objected to the tone, but at a certain point how does the profession pushback against aggressive and unfounded demands without public shaming? There's not another readily accessible disincentive. Finally, we address the gnashing of

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37:08

EP 913- Fostering Strong Team Relationships

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/16

Your success depends on your team. We talk with one of our paralegal team members about ways to build trust and encourage better collaboration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:32

How agentic artificial intelligence could shake up...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/16

For lawyers, artificial intelligence agents could completely change the way that they do their jobs, handling things such as legal research, document creation and managing workflows with little human supervision. But if we’ve learned anything since the dawn of the generative AI revolution, the potential benefits of agentic AI come with risks and possible consequences, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:00

Exploring Voting Behavior and Civic Engagement with...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/15

Mindy Romero is the founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy that is part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy based in Sacramento, California. Romero is a political sociologist whose research focuses on political behavior and race/ethnicity. The research and reports of the Center seek to explain patterns of voting and political underrepresentation, particularly among youth and communities of color in California and the U.S.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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33:58

Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2025/07/14

We see higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and more in the legal profession, but what can we do to change it? In the difficulties of the practice of law, some attorneys struggle to care for themselves in the midst of the critical care they must provide their clients. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the adversarial systems lawyers must operate within and how to protect wellbeing in the midst of these challenges. Rick

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