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Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics

Legal Talk Network

The Legal Talk Network feed is curated weekly by the Legal Talk Network team, featuring three standout episodes from across the network. Each selection showcases smart conversations, timely topics, and leading voices in the legal industry making it easy to stay up to date with the most compelling content LTN has to offer. Legal Talk Network is the premier provider of podcasts for attorneys and legal professionals, with more than 25 shows exploring today’s most important legal issues, current

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27:49

2022: What’s White Hot in Cybersecurity?

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/27

Cybersecurity keeps changing at an ever-quickening pace, and, really, it’s probably going to stay that way. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome friend and cybersecurity expert David G. Ries to discuss some of the major happenings of the past year and what we should expect for 2022. David gives an overview of current cyber-threats and notable data breaches, discusses government efforts to fight cybercrime, and lays out the latest best practices to help you protect your business. David G. Ries

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20:22

How Covid-19 is Changing Sports Risk

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/27

Attorney Al Goldberger discusses how Covid-19 has affected youth sports liability. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.

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27:52

Let's Talk Raises!

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/26

Just when you thought law firm salaries had settled into a nice equilibrium, Milbank announced another round of base salary hikes and the whole cycle began again. But with some notable hold-outs, the industry is left wondering if this is the last word on the matter or if another raise is on the horizon. We also talk about Elon Musk's effort to get a law firm to fire an attorney for being mean to him when he was back pushing the envelope of SEC regulations, and a state judge who refused to get

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61:04

Revisiting the History of Workers’ Compensation with...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/26

The 1972 issuance of the Report of the National Commission on State Workmen's Compensation Laws is one of the watershed moments in modern workers' compensation. As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the report, we felt it was worth revisiting our conversation with John F. Burton, Jr., who served as chairman on that commission. In this episode, originally released in December of 2018, host Alan Pierce talks to John F. Burton, Jr. about his career as a workers’ compensation expert. They discuss

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30:06

Need to sharpen your legal writing? 10th Circuit...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/26

There's plenty of conventional wisdom about what makes a good legal brief or court opinion. Judge Robert E. Bacharach of the Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals says that when judges socialize, their conversations often devolve into discussions about language and pieces of writing they enjoy or revile. But Bacharach decided he wanted to dive deeper, to see what the science of psycholinguistics could teach lawyers and judges about how written words persuade an audience. The result was his new

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38:25

Encore Presentation: EP201 - More Confident...

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2022/01/26

Want to take your cross-examination skills to the next level. In this encore episode, renowned attorney and author Patrick Malone challenges tired cross-examination practices and offers fresh insights on how, when, and where to research witnesses, outlines traps to catch the cherry-pickers and details his “no hands” approach. Join John and Erich in a spirited discussion about Patrick’s new book, The Fearless Cross-Examiner, and walk away with at least one tip that will improve your next

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37:40

EP415 - Jury Instructions

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2022/01/26

Sloppy jury instructions can lead to appeal due to instructional error or confusion in deliberations, and nobody wants that. In this episode, you’ll learn about verdict directors, clean and dirty instructions, roving commissions, potential pitfalls, and resources to help you draft more concise instructions that help the jury come to a decision in your favor.

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36:52

Online Legal Directories, Worth Your Time (And Dough)?

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2022/01/26

Online Legal Directories can be useful tools for firms seeking to build visibility, increase traffic and attract clients. They may still provide value, but there are tricks and traps to avoid. Take a deep dive and hear how to ensure your marketing budget is well spent. And news: The University of Michigan reached a $490 million settlement over sexual abuse by the school’s former director of Health Services; more on the significant updates to Google’s vicinity algorithm; ABA Tech Show; and non-lawyer

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39:21

Emerging Trends in Legal Tech from the Innovations in...

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2022/01/25

Experts discuss legal tech topics like data security, user-centered design, and the digital divide, which were at the forefront of this year’s LSC Innovations in Technology Conference.

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39:21

Emerging Trends in Legal Tech from the Innovations in...

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/25

Experts discuss legal tech topics like data security, user-centered design, and the digital divide, which were at the forefront of this year’s LSC Innovations in Technology Conference.

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41:26

What’s Ahead in 2022 for Lawyers and Law Firms

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/25

Our first episode of 2022 is kind of about everything. It’s about trends, helping law firms leverage tech, outsource routine tasks, and grow their business. Guest Chad Burton is a highly-regarded legal practice futurist. Through his work with Modern Law Practice and CuroLegal, he works one-on-one with practitioners to help them understand what they need and how to engage existing solutions to move them forward. Understanding the capabilities of today’s tech isn’t intuitive. It takes work. Burton

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29:48

What is a buyer persona and how is it important to...

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2022/01/25

Have you heard of a buyer persona? If you’ve done any kind of rebranding for your law firm or practice, you will likely have gone through a buyer persona exercise. I know it may be cumbersome to sit down and figure out who your buyer personas are, but I promise that it’s worth it, and this week’s episode will explain why. I’m joined by Stormie Andrews, creator of The World’s Best Buyer Persona® System and the co-founder of Yokel Local, an award-winning digital marketing agency located in Las Vegas,

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37:33

Do We Really Need the Bar Exam?

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2022/01/24

Recent bar exam criticisms have left many in the legal sphere questioning whether the test really does what it claims. Is it still an essential step in legal licensure, or is it just a tired tradition? To help law students understand the many facets of this issue, Meg Steenburgh welcomes Josh Block and Adam Allington to discuss arguments for and against the bar exam that were recently aired in a three-part series from the UnCommon Law podcast. Josh Block is the executive producer for video and

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26:04

The Filibuster: MLK, Voting Rights, and...

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2022/01/21

It’s no coincidence that this week, as we honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Democrats had hoped to make progress on passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. However, the Democrats’ efforts have been stymied by a Republican filibuster, resulting in a strategic shift from voting rights legislation to filibuster rule reform. Yet, with the rule change on the table, the Democrats failed to even secure sufficient party support, let alone the

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32:16

Remote Litigation Tips: A View From the Bench with...

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2022/01/20

The pandemic forced the use of virtual technology into the courts, but there is still plenty of room for growth. Though there has certainly been some struggle throughout the transition, the profession as a whole is already seeing many benefits from new remote-based procedures. Judge John Tran joins Jim and Sharon to talk about the advancement of courtroom tech and his top tips for lawyers involved in virtual proceedings. Judge John Tran is a circuit court judge in Fairfax County, Virginia. Special

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37:09

Laptop+Water; Incremental Resolutions; and “Sh!t...

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2022/01/19

Jared wrecked his computer, but is he freaking out? No. And that, friends, is why cloud-based everything is a must. Tune in for Jared’s insights on the cloud and data backups. Next, Molly Ranns and Jared chat about whether New Year’s resolutions are worth your while. Key takeaways: 1) Positivity and small steps are good! 2) Thinking you need to “fix” something about yourself is a nonstarter. And, last, Jared and Molly look at “Shit Yoopers Say” to learn the vernacular of upper peninsula

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36:51

Stupid Or Wrong?: The Neil Gorsuch Conundrum

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2022/01/19

Elie Mystal rejoins the Thinking Like A Lawyer crew to reflect on how Neil Gorsuch chose stupid over wrong and the bizarre fixation his acolytes have on doubling down in his defense. Justice Gorsuch asked the government why COVID amounted to an emergency when the flu kills a comparable number of people. The thing is, it doesn't. But rather than be wrong, Gorsuch contends he said something else... that makes no sense and, if true, makes him look stupid. Quite the quandary!

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35:47

How this contracts platform uses AI to help users...

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2022/01/19

Evisort co-founder Jake Sussman says when the company began developing its contract management and analysis platform, its goal was to use artificial intelligence as a last resort. But it soon became clear that AI was the only way to solve the contract challenges that Evisort wanted to help users tackle. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball.

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23:35

EP414 - Directed Verdicts

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/19

Directed verdicts are no longer just for the defense. Creative plaintiff attorneys are considering this approach in complex injury cases too. Tune in to hear about Megan’s recent case which resulted in two directed verdicts and learn how to use the record to reinforce your evidence and protect yourself from vulnerability on appeal.

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35:12

EP308 - Deposing the Opponent’s Expert

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics ·

2022/01/19

You make your case with your experts, but you win your case with theirs. This episode of The Jury Is Out focuses on how to undermine credibility and reveal bias, what to look for in the expert’s prior publications and depositions, how to use industry regulations, and much more. Tune in and take notes… you’ll hear over a dozen specific questions and tactics you can use to get powerful admissions and possibly turn the tables in your next expert deposition.

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