Effective advocacy depends on credibility, and credibility is easily lost. When attorneys overstate their case, stretch the record, or promise more than the facts can support, judges and opposing counsel notice, and the cost carries into every argument that follows. This program offers practical techniques for written and oral persuasion that hold up under scrutiny. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit

In episode #8: How Feminism Changed Me, WTF: The Other F Word, Dra. Leslie C. Sotomayor II and Dr. Katy Ballard initiate a conversation about how feminism shapes the way we see, teach, research, relate, and live. The episode begins with a question: How did I become a feminist? At its heart, this episode explores feminism as more than theory. It is a lens that moves beyond the classroom and into relationships, families, work, cultural institutions, and community life. Feminism is not only

Ep.175 Send us Fan Mail Official Sponsor of this episode!🎉👏🏻 Decodify is a supplemental, structured literacy toolkit that allows for reading practice in an engaging, purposeful, and educational format. It helps students unlock the code and own the word. For an exclusive 5 % discount on your decodify purchase email Judy@theliteracyview.com Decodify Website:https://www.decodifylearning.com/ Work or Partner with Judy and The Literacy View Email: Judy@theliteracyview.com Phone: (917)207-76...

Data Center Network Architecture: Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN and Chassis VirtualizationEpisode OverviewModern data centers increasingly depend on virtualization at both the network and hardware layers.Overlay technologies such as VXLAN BGP EVPN allow organizations to build scalable multi-site fabrics that support workload mobility, Layer 2 extension, and multi-tenant Layer 3 routing. At the same time, chassis virtualization technologies such as Cisco Nexus Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) allow a single

Artificial intelligence has moved from a drafting aid to an autonomous actor capable of executing workflows and triggering real-world actions without continuous human oversight, raising pressing questions for the attorneys tasked with managing legal risk. This program examines what in-house counsel need to understand about agentic AI, from the access controls that govern how these systems operate to the vulnerabilities that arise when an agent can send communications, modify records, or move funds

Episode 163 of The Subcontractors Blueprint sees Jacob Austin take apart the daywork sheet, starting with the six words printed beside the site manager's signature. For record purposes only is not the insult subcontractors take it for. It is an accurate description of the only thing he can verify, which is who was there and for how long. Jacob works through where daywork sits in the valuation hierarchy, the percentage additions nobody revisits after tender stage, the six places

Burn Classification & TBSA Assessment Burn severity depends on depth, extent (TBSA), location, and patient risk factors[1]. Depth is classified as partial-thickness (epidermal/dermal; painful, red, blistered) or full-thickness (dermal destruction, painless, leathery eschar, visible thrombosed vessels)[2]. TBSA is estimated using the Rule of Nines for adults or the Lund-Browder chart for children[6]. Referral to a burn center is indicated for partial-thickness burns >10% TBSA,

Primary Headaches[1]Tension (TTH): Bilateral, dull bandlike pressure[1][2]. No nausea[2]. Tx: NSAIDs[3][4]. Prev: Amitriptyline[3][5].Migraine: Unilateral throbbing, ± aura[1][6]. Triggers: stress, red wine[6][7]. Acute: Triptans (sumatriptan; contraindicated in CAD, ischemic stroke, uncontrolled HTN)[5]. Prev: Topiramate, β-blockers, Botox[3].Cluster: Severe unilateral orbital pain in clusters[1][4]. ptosis, tearing[1][4]. Tx: High-flow 100% O2 (7-12 L/min)[3][8], triptans[8]. Prev:

Urinary System: 80/20 Summary1. Anatomy & Blood Supply The upper urinary tract has two retroperitoneal, bean-shaped kidneys (T12–L3) and 2 ureters[1]. The lower tract comprises the bladder and urethra[1]. Each kidney is shielded by a fibrous capsule and cushioned by fat[1]. The functional unit is the nephron (~1 million), consisting of a glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and tubule system (PCT, loop of Henle, DCT, and collecting ducts)[2]. Blood flow is ~1200 mL/min (20-25% of cardiac output) via

. DM Classification & Core DiagnosticsType 1 DM: Autoimmune β-cell destruction (HLA-DR3/DR4) causing absolute insulin deficiency; presents abruptly with classic 3 Ps (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia), weight loss, and DKA risk[1][2].Type 2 DM: Insulin resistance combined with relative β-cell deficiency and inappropriate hepatic glucose production[3]. Onset is gradual[4].Diagnostic Criteria: A1C ≥6.5%, Fasting Plasma Glucose ≥126 mg/dL, 2-hr OGTT ≥200 mg/dL, or Random Glucose ≥200 mg/dL with

Clinician’s 80/20 Hematologic & Anemia SummaryCore Clinical Concepts Blood disorders disrupt homeostasis. Key pathological threads include:Fatigue: Secondary to tissue hypoxia (anemia, cancer).Infection Risk: Compromised immunity and risk for infection is a major concern in hematologic cancers and a common side effect of therapy.Pain: Common and classic in sickle cell disease (SCD) and oncology.Perfusion & Clotting: Excessive clotting impairs perfusion; inadequate clotting causes blood loss

80/20 Neurological Assessment & Physiology Summary1. Structure & Cellular BiologyOrganization: The CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord, and CN I-II[1]. The PNS contains CN III-XII, spinal nerves, and the ANS[1].Cells & Myelin: Neurons conduct action potentials via saltatory conduction across nodes of Ranvier, accelerated by myelin[2]. Astrocytes form the blood-brain barrier and create scar tissue (gliosis) upon injury[2]. Oligodendrocytes myelinate CNS axons; Schwann cells myelinate

80/20 Clinical Summary: Renal Failure (AKI vs. CKD)1. PathophysiologyAKI: Sudden, potentially reversible decline in GFR[1].Prerenal: Decreased perfusion (hypovolemia, shock, HF). Oliguria occurs without tissue damage; reversible with fluids[1][2].Intrarenal: Direct tissue damage, 90% from Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) (ischemia, sepsis, nephrotoxins)[2].Postrenal: Mechanical obstruction (BPH, calculi) causing urine reflux[3].CKD: Gradual, irreversible nephron loss (GFR <60 for >3 months)[4]

80/20 Clinical Stroke SummaryCore Concepts & Emergency Recognition A stroke is an emergency where cell death occurs due to ischemia (inadequate blood flow, 87% of cases) or hemorrhage (bleeding, 13%)[1][2]. Interruption of blood flow alters brain metabolism in 30 seconds, stops it in 2 minutes, and causes cell death in 5 minutes[3]. The FAST protocol is critical for rapid recognition: Face drooping, Arm weakness/drift, Speech difficulties, and Time of symptom onset (critical for determining

Hey friends - this is the 2nd conversation-style episode. I recorded this with my brother, Dan Roberts, and the topic for today is vulnerability. We aim to define vulnerability, then explore how we can build more of it. Note: the piano section is only at the end of the episode. This is another sample from my jam session with friends in Osaka during my Japan travels :) Hope you enjoy!

This wellness program, led by Lita Abella of Lita Abella Coaching, Consulting, and Mediation Services, explores how regular physical activity enhances an attorney's ability to competently perform legal services. Participants will learn the science-backed benefits of aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching, and other accessible forms of movement. The session highlights how exercise reduces stress, sharpens cognition, boosts decision-making, and supports emotional resilience, key components of

Send us Fan Mail An AI agent gets blocked by access controls, then calmly finds another way in anyway and that is the wake-up call. I use a recent Hacker News story about an automated agent bypassing an Australian government health portal to dig into what CISSP Domain 6.2 is really testing: not your ability to recite a list of techniques, but your ability to manage authorization, scope, and rules of engagement so a “test” does not turn into an intrusion. We break down why the portal controls...

Testosterone therapy remains a frequently discussed and often controversial topic in patient care. This course reviews current perspectives on testosterone therapy, including potential benefits, safety considerations, monitoring recommendations, and areas of ongoing debate. You will be better prepared to interpret the evidence and support the safe and appropriate use of testosterone therapy in clinical practice. HOST Rachel Maynard, PharmD GameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & P...

Send us Fan Mail This week we will be talking about the Small Business Protections Bill, which you may also see referred to by its formal title, the Commercial Payments Bill. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes & PC4 - Practice Management of the Part 3 Criteria. Resources from today's episode: Websites: https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/can-the-small-business-protections-bill-end-the-late-payment-crisis-for-small-architect...

Virtual Port Channel (vPC) Design: Architecture, Best Practices, and Advanced StrategiesEpisode OverviewHow can two physical Cisco Nexus switches provide a highly available, active-active connection to the same downstream device while maintaining Layer 2 loop prevention?Virtual Port Channel (vPC) provides a multi-chassis link aggregation architecture that allows two switches to present a coordinated logical interface to connected devices. The result is active-active connectivity, improved bandwidth