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The Law and the Liability of Eugenics Updated: 2012-02-09 20:06:28 Description: For decades, a program called Eugenics gave state boards the right to deem someone "unfit to procreate." The outcome of this was 66,000 Americans were selectively sterilized between the late 1920’s and the 1980’s. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and atto...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Talk Network Live at LegalTechNY 2012- Bob Ambrogi on Why LegalTechNY is a Top Show for Lawyers Updated: 2012-02-09 18:35:45 Description: Bob Ambrogi, co-host of Lawyer2Lawyer and longtime legal technologist, travels to LegalTechNY and explains why it is one of the pre-eminent legal technology shows. This year’s emphasis is on e-discovery, case management and cloud computing. Bob a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Crusade to Save Endangered Species Updated: 2012-02-02 18:57:38 Description: The world’s tiger population has declined by 97%. The African elephant population has been cut in half. 33% of open-ocean sharks are now threatened with extinction. These and other alarming statistics have created worldwide legal action to save the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Liability in the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Tragedy Updated: 2012-01-26 16:23:23 Description: The capsizing of the luxury cruise ship, Costa Concordia, off the coast of Italy has created a torrent of possible criminal charges against the captain and civil litigation against the cruise line company in courtrooms around the world. Lawyer2Lawye...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Revisiting Citizens United in an Election Year Updated: 2012-01-19 20:18:15 Description: Since 2010, there has been great debate over the controversial ruling, Citizens United. Most recently, the Montana Supreme Court challenged the decision while Senator McCain called it "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen." Lawyer2Lawyer co-ho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What’s Trending in 2012? Updated: 2012-01-12 20:07:07 Description: Decriminalizing medical marijuana, fighting to repeal healthcare reform and using social media as evidence are just a few of the topics trending in the legal industry in 2012. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams discusses the hotte...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The 2011 Year in Review & Legal Predictions for 2012 Updated: 2012-01-05 19:56:15 Description: From the spectacle of the Casey Anthony trial, to the great debate over the health care law, to the controversial immigration law in Arizona, 2011 was a big year in the law. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fight for the Legal Rights of War Dogs Updated: 2011-12-28 19:33:56 Description: War dogs serve bravely alongside the men and women of the U.S. Military. Their handlers consider them heroes, but the military still classifies military working dogs as equipment. Up until recently, these canine soldiers were left behind or even eu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The PeaceTones Legal Empowerment Project & the Power of Music Updated: 2011-12-22 20:07:04 Description: Music makes the world go ‘round and on this holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi celebrate with a music themed show! First up, Bob and Craig welcome Attorney Jeffrey M. Aresty, founder and cur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Controversy over Cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court Updated: 2011-12-16 21:01:11 Description: Should the U.S. Supreme Court broadcast its sessions to the American public or should cameras be kept out of the SCOTUS chamber? Proponents of cameras say they are needed for transparency. Opponents call the idea potentially unconstitutional and har...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Assistance for our Troops, Veterans & Military Families Updated: 2011-12-08 15:37:27 Description: With two wars winding down, there are great efforts in the legal community to help returning troops, their families and all other veterans with the many legal issues they face back home. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Battle Against Drunk Driving Updated: 2011-12-01 17:55:18 Description: The fight against drunk driving has been going on for more than a century. On this week’s Lawyer2Lawyer, host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Atlanta DUI Defense Attorney, George Stein and the author of One for the Road: Drunk Driving since 1900, Dr. Barron ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Impact of Budget Cuts on the Court System Updated: 2011-11-23 17:41:27 Description: With court closings, dismissal of cases, and giant backlogs, the American court system is in crisis. In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams join Attorney Laura Abel from the Brennan Center for Just...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Penn State Football Scandal Updated: 2011-11-17 19:54:27 Description: With former defensive football coach Jerry Sandusky accused of raping children and university officials charged with covering up the crimes, the Penn State child sex abuse scandal raises countless legal questions. Could the university be held liabl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Issues Facing Teens Today Updated: 2011-11-11 19:02:00 Description: Cyberbullying, sexting, downloading music illegally. What is a teen to do when they find themselves in legal trouble or maybe even a victim of a possible crime? On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi chats with Judge Tho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Attorney Horace Hunter’s Blog Controversy & First Amendment Rights Updated: 2011-11-03 18:13:33 Description: On our last podcast, Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights, we were joined by three bloggers who discussed the case surrounding Richmond, Virginia attorney, Horace Hunter and the Virginia State Bar Association, over a controversial blog p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Blogging, Ethics and First Amendment Rights Updated: 2011-10-27 19:08:59 Description: Should lawyers blog about specifics in their cases? The Virginia State Bar Association has sanctioned Attorney Horace Hunter for blogging about a case and he’s appealing based on First Amendment rights. A Washington Post article first brought atten...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Budget Cuts & Topeka’s Misdemeanor Domestic Battery Law Updated: 2011-10-21 17:14:46 Description: There is a public debate in Topeka, Kansas regarding prosecution of misdemeanors in some domestic violence prosecutions, stemming from serious budget cuts to the judicial system. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Impact of Steve Jobs on the Legal Profession Updated: 2011-10-14 15:24:11 Description: Steve Jobs and Apple changed the way we communicate, listen to music, watch movies and conduct business through technology. Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, J. Craig Williams joins Ben Stevens, a practicing attorney and blogger for the popular blo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wall Street Protests, Dodd-Frank & Banking Law Updated: 2011-10-06 16:23:25 Description: With people filling the streets in "Occupy Wall Street" protests, Bank of America planning to charge for debit card usage and foreclosure rates on mortgages still on the rise, the general public has had enough. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 2011-2012 U.S. Supreme Court Term Preview Updated: 2011-09-30 17:33:58 Description: There are many cases on the U.S. Supreme Court docket to watch, from the highly publicized Fourth Amendment GPS tracking case in United States v. Jones, to indecency in FCC v. Fox Television, to a prisoner strip search case, Florence v. Board of Free...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 6 Year Anniversary Updated: 2011-09-22 18:26:00 Description: Six years ago, a little legal podcast, Lawyer2Lawyer, entered the world of podcasting and grew in popularity, thanks to our loyal listeners, great guests and two star attorneys! Today, Lawyer2Lawyer is the longest running legal podcast with 304 podc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 9/11: The Impact on the Legal System Ten Years Later Updated: 2011-09-15 18:56:54 Description: This year marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 where our world changed forever. Since that tragic day, the legal community has pitched in - sometimes quietly advocating for victim’s families. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Feds Antitrust Challenge to AT&T Merger with T-Mobile Updated: 2011-09-08 18:57:40 Description: The U.S. Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T’s takeover of T-Mobile USA. After reviewing the details of the 39-billion-dollar deal, the DOJ said this acquisition would not be good for consumers. AT&T disagrees. On Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New Legal Battle over Song Rights Updated: 2011-09-01 17:32:03 Description: A little noted change in copyright law 35 years ago is starting a multi-billion dollar battle today between musicians and record companies. This provision gives artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand the right ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Release of the "West Memphis Three" Updated: 2011-08-25 18:20:19 Description: After serving eighteen years behind bars, three men, better known as the "West Memphis Three", were released from prison, after maintaining their innocence for years. Back In 1993, teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, Jr., ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flash-Mob Protests, The First Amendment & Public Safety Updated: 2011-08-19 18:01:08 Description: Do authorities have a right to shut down cell phone service in the wake of flash-mob protests? Case in point: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), after a confrontation in San Francisco’s Civic Center station, sparking protests. Claiming public safety ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NBA Lockout and Lawsuits Updated: 2011-08-11 16:15:53 Description: Coming off the heels of an NFL Lockout, the NBA officially locked out its players on July 1, 2011, when players and owners failed to agree on a new contract. Then, the NBA filed two claims against the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Debate over Background Checks & Hiring Practices Updated: 2011-08-04 14:46:50 Description: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission better known as the EEOC held a hearing last month to examine arrest and conviction records as a hiring barrier. The question today is whether employers’ hiring practices today can be considered discrimin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyers Helping Victims of Disasters Updated: 2011-07-29 16:15:16 Description: 2011 has been a year filled with devastating disasters from a record number of deadly tornadoes in the U.S., including Alabama, Missouri, and Massachusetts to the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Fukushima, Japan. Hear attorneys and co-hosts Bob ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside Rupert Murdoch’s Phone Hacking Scandal Updated: 2011-07-21 19:04:03 Description: Media giant, Rupert Murdoch and his now defunct British tabloid, News of the World, are under fire over reports that journalists allegedly hacked into individuals’ phones and allegedly took part in police bribery in a quest to get inside informatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer Advertising and Marketing Online Updated: 2011-07-14 20:34:42 Description: Where do lawyers stand on the issues of advertising and ethics, especially when online technology is in the picture? Hear Andrew Perlman, the Chief Reporter for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Ethics 20/20 and Nathan Darling, the 2010 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD U.S. Supreme Court 2010-2011 Term in Review Updated: 2011-07-07 19:55:08 Description: With the Supreme Court’s 2010-2011 term over, looking back, there have been some decisions handed down by the Justices that have created a stir. From the controversial ruling of the Wal-Mart discrimination case, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The North Carolina Racial Justice Act Updated: 2011-06-30 21:58:14 Description: When the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Racial Justice Act in 2009, it guaranteed that no individual would be put to death because of racial bias within the state’s justice system. Since then, there’s been a battle in the North Carol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Case Against Mobster Whitey Bulger Updated: 2011-06-23 21:22:15 Description: One of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted and infamous Boston gangster, James "Whitey" Bulger, is captured. Now the epic legal case begins. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams is joined by guests, F. Lee Bailey, famed defense attorney and best-selling au...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Online Law Schools Updated: 2011-06-16 17:47:18 Description: With tuition costs for traditional law schools rising and law students struggling to pay off debt, online legal education can be an alternative for some. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Ellen Murphy, the Program Dire...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Campaign Finance Law in the John Edwards Indictment Updated: 2011-06-09 18:24:43 Description: Former presidential candidate John Edwards was recently indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, allegedly accepting campaign contributions to cover-up the extramarital affair with his former aide, Rielle Hunter. Did John Edwards violate fede...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Baby Boomer Lawyers and Retirement Updated: 2011-06-03 17:00:44 Description: Nelson Schwartz from The New York Times recently wrote an article titled, Easing Out the Gray-Haired. Or Not. , spotlighting the fate of the Baby Boomer generation within law firms. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Valerie C. Samue...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Debate over Law School Data Reporting Updated: 2011-05-26 19:15:11 Description: Many law students across the nation are concerned about jobs in the legal profession and are pushing for reform in data reporting as it pertains to legal education. Nate Burris, President of the Law Student Association at Boston College Law School a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Divorce, Custody Battles and Illness Updated: 2011-05-19 16:04:04 Description: Recently in North Carolina, Judge Nancy Gordon ruled that Alaina Giordano, a mother of two living with Stage 4 breast cancer, be denied primary custody of her children after a bitter custody battle with her husband. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Sony PlayStation Security Breach Updated: 2011-05-12 15:37:47 Description: Sony Corporation suffered a huge security breach in its video game online network with names, addresses, and credit card numbers of 100 million PlayStation and PC game network users stolen by hackers. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Justin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Digital Privacy and Your Smartphone Updated: 2011-05-04 19:40:46 Description: The debate over digital privacy is making big headlines with a recent controversy surrounding iPhone/iPad location tracking. Attorneys and co-host J. Craig Williams welcome Joshua A. Engel, Vice President and General Counsel for the Lycurgus Group a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chief Judge Alex Kozinski: The First Amendment, Technology and More Updated: 2011-04-29 18:42:20 Description: Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently spoke at Golden Gate University School of Law's third annual Intellectual Property Distinguished Speaker Program, where he created a buzz when he shared hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love and the Law: Online Dating Lawsuits Updated: 2011-04-21 16:48:55 Description: Some estimates say 20 million Americans use internet dating services to find romance. But when things don’t work out, should the dating service be held accountable and to what extent? Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welco...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Play in the NFL Lockout Updated: 2011-04-15 15:17:07 Description: The National Football League (NFL) ordered a lockout on March 12th, after negotiations between the league and the players’ union collapsed. Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes legal analyst for Sport Illustrated, Professor Michael McCan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Google Books Settlement Overturned: Now What? Updated: 2011-04-08 18:02:11 Description: Google and a group of authors and publishers who sued the internet giant, are heading back to the bargaining table after a federal court judge declined to approve a proposed 125-million-dollar settlement between the two parties. Attorney and co-host...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Battle of the Smartphones: iPhone v. Android Updated: 2011-03-30 17:57:08 Description: There is an ongoing debate in the legal community about whether the iPhone or the Android is best for attorneys and their practices. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Richard M. Georges, blogger for FutureLaw...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fallout in Japan and the Safety of Nuclear Power Plants Updated: 2011-03-25 16:27:28 Description: As the world anxiously watches the nuclear crisis unfold in Japan, there are growing concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants right here in the United States. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Martin ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sunshine Week Updated: 2011-03-17 18:46:05 Description: Transparency in government is talked about but is it reality? Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Mark Rumold, the Open Government Legal Fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Kenneth Bunting, Executive Directo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Marketing: Stateside and Worldwide Updated: 2011-03-11 21:26:09 Description: There is no doubt that the legal industry has gone global. Political, economic, social and technological advances around the world have created a very competitive environment. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Nick Jer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Defense of Marriage Act Updated: 2011-03-04 20:02:09 Description: On February 23rd, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Obama administration would no longer defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in cases pending in federal court. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Making of Out of the Ashes: 9/11 Updated: 2011-02-24 18:22:11 Description: Just days after the devastation of September 11, 2001, the federal government created the Victim Compensation Fund, a fund designed to help grieving families get through the tragedy. From this tragedy a documentary titled, Out of the Ashes: 9/11 was...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Issues Surrounding Pharmacy Errors Updated: 2011-02-18 15:48:34 Description: Recently a young woman, Mareena Silva, was mistakenly given the wrong medication intended for another customer, Maria Silva, at a Safeway pharmacy in Colorado. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Chad Cook, a mem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Snow and Ice Litigation Updated: 2011-02-09 19:08:41 Description: From roof collapse to slip and falls to property damage, the recent snowstorms across the country have created a variety of problems. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney David W. White, founding member of the law firm Breakstone, Whit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Current Legal Job Market Updated: 2011-02-03 20:08:03 Description: The legal job market has been greatly impacted by the down economy, but has there been a turnaround? Attorney and co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Charles "Chad" Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to give an update on the le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyers USA: Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010 Updated: 2011-01-28 14:14:18 Description: 2010 was a big year for jury verdicts in courts across the nation. From tobacco litigation to asbestos to car roll-overs, plaintiffs were big winners in the courts. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Reni Gertner, News ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gun Control Legislation Debate after the Tucson shootings Updated: 2011-01-21 21:13:54 Description: The recent shootings in Tucson, Arizona rocked the nation and the world. Since this tragedy, a nationwide gun debate has raged on between gun rights supporters and gun control supporters. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Challenging Universal Health Care: Merlina vs. Massachusetts Updated: 2011-01-14 21:20:09 Description: A challenge to Massachusetts’ Universal Health Care law may reveal some insight into what may lie ahead for the Federal Health Care law. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Michael Merlina, a resident of Massachusetts w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer2Lawyer’s Annual Predictions Show Updated: 2011-01-06 21:46:10 Description: If 2011 is as busy as last year, we’ll have plenty of legal stories to discuss. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns out of Orange County, Cali...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Yule Hear from our Lawyers & Lawyer2Lawyer’s Best of 2010! Updated: 2010-12-30 21:06:46 Description: It is that time of year where we recover from the holiday madness, dig ourselves out of the snow and look ahead to a brand new year! Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome returning musical guest, Attorney Larry Savell from...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oracle’s Billion Dollar Verdict Updated: 2010-12-21 21:48:42 Description: Recently in an Oakland, California courtroom, a jury awarded Oracle Corp., a whopping $1.3 billion verdict against competitor, SAP AG, a market and technology leader in business management software, for damages due to copyright infringement by a now-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Judge Finds Health Care Law Provision Unconstitutional Updated: 2010-12-17 21:37:31 Description: A major blow to the National Health Care Law! Just this week in Richmond, Virginia, U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson determined a central provision of the national health care law, the Affordable Care Act, to be unconstitutional. Attorneys...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Supreme Court and the Walmart Gender Discrimination Class-Action Updated: 2010-12-09 21:20:28 Description: A lawsuit on behalf of 500,000 women employees against Walmart is under review by the Supreme Court to decide whether it can proceed as a class action. Guest host, Attorney Marsha Kazarosian welcomes Professor Marcia L. McCormick, from Saint Louis Un...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Full-Body Scans, Pat Downs & the TSA Updated: 2010-11-24 17:07:52 Description: In recent weeks, there has been a huge backlash against the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) over full-body scanners and pat downs at select airports across the country. Attorneys and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Patrick Smith, airline pilo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Test Lab for Social Media in the Courts Updated: 2010-11-18 17:07:41 Description: The Order in the Court 2.0 project will turn a Massachusetts courtroom into a test lab for how courts deal with social media, electronic journalism and digital technology. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discuss this pioneer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Power of Civics Education Updated: 2010-11-11 16:25:02 Description: Civics education is vital to developing the skills and dispositions that young people need to succeed in the 21st Century. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Stephen N. Zack, President of the American Bar Association, to discuss his fight to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Pioneer & Hope For Vision Updated: 2010-11-05 20:36:35 Description: Attorney Issac Lidsky was the first blind law clerk to serve the U.S. Supreme Court, working under Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Recently, Tony Mauro highlighted Issac in the National Law Journal. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Entertainment Law & the Challenges of Celebrity Updated: 2010-10-29 17:12:15 Description: From music to film to theatre, celebrities can be a challenge in an entertainment law practice. Attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Gordon Firemark, an entertainment and new media lawyer in Los Angeles, to take a look at entertainment litigatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Facebook Privacy Breach Updated: 2010-10-21 18:20:17 Description: According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, many of the public’s favorite Facebook applications like Farmville, Texas HoldEm Poker and FrontierVille, are allegedly sharing users’ personal information with third-party advertisers and Interne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Betty Anne Waters: A Crusade for Innocence Updated: 2010-10-14 18:39:49 Description: In the film Conviction, Betty Anne Waters, a wife and mother of two, puts herself through high school, college and ultimately law school, in an 18 year long crusade to prove her brother Kenny’s innocence after he is convicted of murder sentenced to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi: Legal Issues Updated: 2010-10-07 18:39:03 Description: Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student, jumped to his death after his college roommate used a hidden webcam to stream a sexual encounter between Clementi and another man online. Two students, Dharun Rhavi and Molly Wei were charged with invasio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Upcoming 2010-2011 Supreme Court Term Updated: 2010-10-01 20:48:44 Description: The 2010-2011 Supreme Court term is upon us, with controversial issues like same-sex marriage and health care reform that will likely play a role when the session gets underway Monday, October 4th. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Will...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Stem Cell Research Court Battle Updated: 2010-09-23 17:40:11 Description: U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth recently ruled to temporarily block federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, citing a violation of the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, a 1996 law that prohibits the destruction of human embryos. The ban has been...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pastor Terry Jones, Religion & The First Amendment Updated: 2010-09-15 15:31:44 Description: While many around the world were paying tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Pastor Terry Jones, from the Dove World Outreach Center, had announced that he would burn 200 copies of the Quran on the anniversary of 9/11 in a pro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is GPS Tracking Legal for Law Enforcement? Updated: 2010-09-09 17:24:40 Description: In the US vs. Pineda-Moreno decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Law enforcement agents can legally place a GPS device on an individual’s car without their knowledge and without a warrant from a judge. Attorneys and c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer2Lawyer & Pioneers of Legal Podcasting Updated: 2010-09-03 19:23:22 Description: Back on August 31st 2005, the Legal Talk Network launched this podcast that would become the longest running legal podcast. And 250 podcasts later, the award-winning Lawyer2Lawyer podcast is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Attorneys and co-hosts Bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Clemens Indictment: F. Lee Bailey on Legal Strategy Updated: 2010-08-26 13:56:24 Description: Should former MLB pitcher, Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee take polygraph tests? That's just one of the topics discussed on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J.Craig Williams, welcome legendary ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Justice Denied in Philip Markoff case? Updated: 2010-08-19 17:04:09 Description: A Boston medical student and accused Craigslist killer, Philip Markoff commits suicide in jail awaiting trial for first degree murder, prompting reactions ranging from frustration to relief. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, attorneys and co-hosts Bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court Confirmation Updated: 2010-08-11 19:45:46 Description: With a vote of 63-37, the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice making her the 112th justice, and the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Professor Joel Grossman, a professor o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Landmark Decision on Prop 8 Updated: 2010-08-06 20:02:20 Description: In a landmark decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in San Francisco struck down the controversial and highly-debated, Proposition 8 in California, which was approved by the state's voters in November 2008 an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Impact of the New Financial Reform Law Updated: 2010-07-30 17:56:47 Description: President Obama recently signed into law the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, better known as the Financial Reform Bill. This new legislation is aimed to crack down on the excesses of Wall Street and corporate America by overhaulin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Law Student Applications Rise: Massachusetts’ First Public Law School Updated: 2010-07-22 19:22:36 Description: 2010 marks the first year for the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth, the state’s first public law school. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dean Robert V. Ward, Jr., to talk about the new UMass ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Issues Surrounding Social Media Updated: 2010-07-15 16:52:49 Description: The allure of social media has attracted businesses, law firms and the general public, but with the popularity of social media in and out of the workplace, comes potential legal issues. Attorney and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Daliah...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The U.S. Supreme Court Review July 2010 Updated: 2010-07-07 15:47:43 Description: With the end of the U.S. Supreme Court term came some stand-out rulings including handgun case, McDonald v. City of Chicago and patent law case, Bilski v. Kappos. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Adam Winkler, a const...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Issues of Blogs, Fair Use and Attribution Updated: 2010-07-01 18:49:22 Description: Preserving the professional rules with regard to original content reporting and attribution to original sources is the topic on this Lawyer2Lawyer. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Alan Schwarz, a prolific sports wri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD States Rights or International Law Updated: 2010-06-24 18:24:13 Description: Senate resolution 519 opposes U.S. signing of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, a human rights treaty protecting the rights of children. Attorney and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Michael P. Farris, President of ParentalRights.or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tweeting and Blogging from the Courtroom Updated: 2010-06-16 17:02:23 Description: With the wave of technology dominating the legal world, reporting from the courtroom has gone from scribbling notes on a pad of paper to live coverage through blogs, video and even tweets. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Ron Sylvester, Sta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Law.Gov Movement Updated: 2010-06-10 16:28:44 Description: The "Law.Gov" movement is a campaign to put all primary legal materials in the public domain. Some call it "democratizing" law. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Carl Malamud, founder of Public.Resource.org and Tom Bruce, the Director of the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The BP Oil Spill: Environmental Concerns, Maritime Liability & a Criminal Investigation Updated: 2010-06-04 14:30:26 Description: The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in recent years, with gallons of oil seeping into the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Attorney and co-host, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Rhon E. Jones, Environmental S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD American Needle, Inc. v. NFL Updated: 2010-05-27 17:15:59 Description: With a unanimous vote, the Surpreme Court ruled 9-0 against the NFL in the American Needle v. NFL case—one of the most important legal cases in sports. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Marc Edelman from Ba...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The North Carolina State Bar & Cloud Computing Updated: 2010-05-20 18:41:50 Description: The North Carolina State Bar has just finished drafting a proposed Formal Ethics Opinion that allows the use of cloud computing in a law office. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Alice N. Mine, Senior Ethics ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Justice Finally Prevails for Joseph Salvati Updated: 2010-05-13 14:46:25 Description: Joe Salvati of Boston spent nearly 30 years in prison as an innocent man, along with three other men, convicted for a murder they did not commit. After years of legal twists and some unbelievable turns, the Justice Department declined an appeal of a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Mystery of the Missing iPhone Updated: 2010-05-06 20:48:53 Description: The technology and legal world was abuzz over an incident involving a prototype of the iPhone 4G. An Apple engineer allegedly left behind the iPhone, which eventually ended up in the hands of Gizmodo.com, a technology weblog. After pictures surfaced...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Arizona Immigration Law Updated: 2010-04-29 21:08:09 Description: Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, recently signed into law a strict immigration bill, the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (SB1070 Act), igniting a nationwide discussion. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The SEC vs. Goldman Sachs Updated: 2010-04-22 15:37:09 Description: The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed civil fraud charges against investment bank, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jacob S. Frenkel, from Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Workers’ Compensation Claims for NFL Players Coping With Dementia Updated: 2010-04-15 16:11:37 Description: As first reported in a series of New York Times articles by reporter Alan Schwartz, researchers have linked pro football careers and concussions with climbing rates of depression, dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Cr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Appointments & the Future of the NLRB Updated: 2010-04-09 14:11:08 Description: Recently, President Obama appointed two union lawyers, Craig Becker and Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) creating a labor law controversy. Some say that the addition of Becker and Pearce will restore balance, while others, lik...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Challenges to the New Health Care Law Updated: 2010-04-01 16:00:32 Description: Under a storm of controversy and additional “fixes” to healthcare reform, President Obama finally signed the highly contested health care bill into law. At least 14 States have filed suits challenging the constitutionality of the new Health Care ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Clergy Abuse Cover-up: From Ireland to the Vatican and Beyond Updated: 2010-03-25 17:06:29 Description: A three and a half year government investigation in Ireland, called the Murphy report, revealed a cover-up of three decades of clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic church. And, in an official pastoral letter to Irish sexual abuse victims, Pope Benedic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why Can't Lawyers Fix Washington D.C.? Updated: 2010-03-19 13:30:04 Description: In every city and town in America, there has been an overwhelming reaction to the political gridlock in Washington D.C. over healthcare, economic recovery, taxes, Afghanistan (almost everything). So why can’t the lawyers in Congress who specialize ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Google Books Settlement: Part Two Updated: 2010-03-11 17:44:17 Description: In the second part of Lawyer2Lawyer on the Google Books Settlement, attorneys and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Jonathan Band and Attorney Cindy Cohn, Legal Director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation , to take a clo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Google Books Settlement Updated: 2010-03-04 20:54:30 Description: Access to more digital information or copyright infringement and privacy issues? Recently, Federal Judge Denny Chin postponed the controversial Google books settlement due to the voluminous amount of feedback on both sides of the settlement. Co-hosts...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the Death with Dignity Act Updated: 2010-02-26 18:50:28 Description: The legal and social debate over death with dignity and assisted suicide is reignited. Recently, the Death with Dignity bill surfaced in Massachusetts, where Representative Louis Kafka filed the bill on behalf of Al Lipkind of Stoughton, Massachusett...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cyberbullying and the Law Updated: 2010-02-18 21:08:25 Description: Just recently 15-year old student Phoebe Prince from South Hadley, Massachusetts took her own life after she was being constantly "cyberbullied" by a group of students at her school. Phoebe's story is one of many that has left communities reeling, s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Toyota Recall: Legal Troubles for Toyota Updated: 2010-02-11 17:16:26 Description: Car giant Toyota ordered a global recall of 400,000 Priuses for brake problems. This comes on the heels of earlier incidents where reported gas pedals were becoming stuck in floor mats in different makes and models of Toyotas. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Call to Action: Re-examine Laws on Domestic Violence Updated: 2010-02-05 21:32:49 Description: The murder of a young woman in Massachusetts raises new questions about the laws and the legal system in cases involving abusive relationships. 19-year old Allison Myrick was stabbed to death - her ex-boyfriend charged with murder. Authorities and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance Updated: 2010-01-26 22:13:03 Description: Last week in a 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled under the First Amendment, the government may not ban political spending by corporations and unions in candidate elections, radically changing cam...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Big Stories: Stunning MA Senate Election and The Haiti Disaster - What Lawyers Can Do to Help Updated: 2010-01-21 16:48:19 Description: Seeing the people of Haiti suffer from the effects of a devastating earthquake is heart-wrenching. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Brian Concannon Jr., Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Meet President-Elect of the American Bar Association: Stephen N. Zack Updated: 2010-01-14 16:17:25 Description: A new year is upon us and the American Bar Association is carving out a new agenda with a new President. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome President-elect of the American Bar Association, Attorney Stephen N. Zack, to d...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The 2010 Annual Predictions Show Updated: 2010-01-07 21:03:39 Description: 2009 was a tumultuous year, filled with lows and highs. From the inauguration of President Obama and Captain Sullenberger’s miraculous landing on the Hudson to layoffs and cutbacks in the legal community and the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. On ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Law Students & the Legal Job Market Updated: 2009-12-30 22:07:06 Description: Over the past year, the legal community has been dogged by a down economy resulting in layoffs, pay cuts and lack of jobs from the largest law firms down to the smallest law firms. What does this mean for law students? On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Joy of Adoption Updated: 2009-12-23 21:06:10 Description: Adoption does not only affect the families involved for a lifetime, but also the lawyers and judges who oversee the process. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-hosts and attorneys, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Kathleen Hogan Morrison and Judg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer2Lawyer Spreads Some Holiday Cheer Updated: 2009-12-17 20:34:10 Description: The holiday season is upon us—and we would like to wish all our listeners out there a happy holiday! On Lawyer2Lawyer, we will celebrate the holidays by spotlighting three very special attorneys who are spreading some holiday cheer in some shape or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fight Against Homelessness Updated: 2009-12-10 18:09:25 Description: As we come to the end of a tough economic year, we take note of some of the effects of the recession, one of which is homelessness on the rise. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Steve Binder, a deputy public ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Tiger Woods Saga Updated: 2009-12-03 18:46:15 Description: Golf pro Tiger Woods suffered injuries in a car crash in his own car near his home, igniting a media frenzy and a lot of public attention with speculation swirling about his public image. Co-host, Attorney J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Joshua P...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thanksgiving Edition: Giving Back to Those in Need Updated: 2009-11-25 22:09:05 Description: Thanksgiving is a time when we’re all reminded to be thankful for what we have and to think about those less fortunate than ourselves especially this year in this economy Co-host, Attorney Bob Ambrogi welcomes Elizabeth M. Lynch, Executive Director...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Controversial Terror Trial in New York Updated: 2009-11-19 16:55:08 Description: The admitted mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects will head to New York City, blocks from Ground Zero, to face a federal trial in civilian court and it is creating quite the controversy. On Lawyer2Lawye...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Impact of Civil Gideon Updated: 2009-11-12 17:04:33 Description: "Civil Gideon" is now law in the state of California providing counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney in civil cases, predominantly child custody cases and foreclosures. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Ro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fourth Amendment and Email Updated: 2009-11-05 17:52:58 Description: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution gives us protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But what about a search of your email - is it afforded the same protection? Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawsuits Over Birth Control Pills Yaz and Yazmin Updated: 2009-10-29 21:13:07 Description: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is facing a growing number of lawsuits claiming that the company concealed the health risks associated with the top-selling birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin. Co-hosts and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside Amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 Updated: 2009-10-22 14:28:40 Description: Effective October 26, 2009, amended New York Labor Law: Section 195 will require employers to provide written notification to their employees, at the time of hiring, of their rate of pay and obtain a written acknowledgment from each employee of the r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The FTC's New Guidelines & the Blogosphere Updated: 2009-10-15 19:48:35 Description: Attention bloggers: The Federal Trade Commission approved new Web guidelines pertaining to "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." The FTC wants bloggers to disclose free products or payments they have received f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Landmark Decision in Connecticut v AEP Updated: 2009-10-08 19:22:04 Description: In a landmark decision in Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co. Inc., the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a group of eight states, the City of New York and various environmental groups, who had filed a public nuisance lawsuit against...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Red Flags Rule Impact on the Legal Community Updated: 2009-10-01 15:18:08 Description: The American Bar Association filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission after they applied the Red Flags Rule to lawyers, leaving the legal communirty reeling. Attorneys and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Andrew M. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Great Debate over Medical Liability Reform Updated: 2009-09-24 18:44:08 Description: When the issue of medical liability reform came up in President Obama’s speech on Health Care reform in front of Congress, it was met with boos from Democrats and a standing ovation from Republicans. Co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welco...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Project Updated: 2009-09-15 15:20:10 Description: With a legal community today that is embracing technology and new media that we’re all too familiar with here at Legal Talk Network, our friends and colleagues in print media are turning to new media to expand and reach a growing audience. Co-Host...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Unveiling of UCI Law School Updated: 2009-09-10 19:41:10 Description: It's back to school and many law students face a new curriculum, the large workload and the hefty price of tuition. But University of California, Irvine School of Law stands out with a new agenda, creating a hands-on approach to law school, a concent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Part 2 Updated: 2009-09-03 16:02:22 Description: In part one of Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration, co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discussed consumer rights and mandatory arbitration used when a dispute between the credit card holder and the credit card company arises. In part two, Bob...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Credit Card Consumers & Arbitration Updated: 2009-08-27 17:50:22 Description: Mandatory arbitration in credit card agreements are in the legal spotlight again after the Minnesota Attorney General recently sued the largest national arbitration firm, National Arbitration Forum. That resulted in a settlement shutting down part of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 101 Year Old Lawyer Jack Borden Updated: 2009-08-20 18:02:16 Description: Why retire? So says Attorney Jack Borden, who is in his law office at 6:30 every morning, doing what he loves - practicing law. Recently, Borden celebrated his 101st birthday, being named 'America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009,' by Experience ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Inside Look at the Peer-to-Patent System Updated: 2009-08-13 17:45:25 Description: It can be said that patents are the key to sustaining innovative products and patent law is certainly an active area of legal practice in the U.S. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark office has been overwhelmed and undermanned. Could the Peer-to-Patent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Swimsuits, Steroids & Regulations in the Sports World Updated: 2009-08-06 17:35:52 Description: Recently the world of sports has been plagued by scandal - from a controversial polyurethane swimsuit used in swimming to steroids putting a cloud over major league baseball. Co-hosts and attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Professor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons Learned from Professor Gates' Arrest Updated: 2009-07-30 17:08:47 Description: The arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts ignited a wide range of legal and social debate as well as a media firestorm worldwide. Attorneys Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome famed attorney, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Great Debate over Health Care Reform Updated: 2009-07-22 16:29:19 Description: Debate continues over Health Care reform. Co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Dr. David Orentlicher, professor and co-director of the Center for Law and Health at Indiana University Schools of Law and Medicine and Attorney Joel L. Mic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chinese Drywall Litigation Updated: 2009-07-16 19:01:47 Description: Lawsuits are on the rise from Chinese drywall used to build homes especially in Southeastern states causing crippling effects on residents’ property, as well as their health. Co-host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Scott G. Wolfe, Jr. a constru...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Issues in Michael Jackson’s Will Updated: 2009-07-09 15:51:38 Description: With the passing of Michael Jackson, his will is being dissected and many questions remain on the future of his estate. Host Bob Ambrogi welcomes Attorney Lawrence H. Heller, an international tax and estate planning attorney at the firm Bryan Cave L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyers Advertising on Craigslist Updated: 2009-07-02 19:18:15 Description: Solo and small-firm practitioners have discovered that Craigslist has been a great source for generating business, but are challenged by a growing number of lawyer ads and individual state’s advertising rules. Host J. Craig Williams welcomes Attor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Air France Crash Legal Issues Updated: 2009-06-25 15:41:23 Description: On May 31, 2009, Air France flight 447, out of Rio de Janerio bound for Paris, vanished into thin air. A frantic search for passengers and the black boxes, turned up with a number of bodies but no black boxes. Hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The First Amendment, Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Updated: 2009-06-18 17:06:48 Description: When an 88-year old white supremacist walked into the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC opening fire, reaction was swift to question if this tragedy could have been prevented. And with those questions comes the examination of First Amendment rights. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Job Insecurity at the Firm Updated: 2009-06-11 20:10:48 Description: Layoffs in the legal profession have been in the news lately, but downsizing from the top? More experienced attorneys, even senior partners in some larger law firms are not as secure in their jobs as they once were in what may be more signs of pract...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD College Quarterback vs. EA Sports and NCAA Updated: 2009-06-04 15:25:47 Description: This month, former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller filed a lawsuit against EA Sports and its partner, the NCAA, claiming they illegally used the likenesses of college athletes in video games without sharing profits with players. Bob Ambrogi welcome...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor Updated: 2009-05-29 16:46:28 Description: J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi discuss the Sotomayor nomination with Professor Jenny Rivera, Director of Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality and Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, and Professor Stephen Wermiel, Supreme Court exper...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Impact of the Recession on Law Firms and Lawyers Updated: 2009-05-21 16:01:09 Description: The economic downturn has taken its toll on law firms, especially lawyers. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Skip Simpson from the Law Offices of Skip Simpson to explore the rash of suicides hitting th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring Asbestos Litigation Updated: 2009-05-14 18:07:16 Description: There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about a revival of sorts in asbestos litigation. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kirk Hartley from the firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Change for the U.S. Supreme Court Updated: 2009-05-07 19:25:33 Description: At the age of 69 and after 18 years on the Supreme Court, Justice David Souter made the announcement that he would be retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of this year’s term in June. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Craigslist Legal Scrutiny Updated: 2009-05-01 18:16:20 Description: Recently the popular online advertising site, Craigslist was in the spotlight after a medical student was accused of killing a Boston masseuse who advertised on the site. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Case Against a Pirate Updated: 2009-04-23 17:17:06 Description: The first prosecution of a pirate in the U.S. in 100 years! The world watched closely as Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama cargo ship was rescued, after being held hostage by four Somali pirates. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Online Interference in the Jury Box Updated: 2009-04-16 17:00:52 Description: Jurors Twittering details of a trial. Jurors Googling information about a case. And last month, a Judge declaring a mistrial in a big federal drug case in Florida when jurors conducted research online. On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, we're talking...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Software as a Service Updated: 2009-04-09 19:24:13 Description: If you've been hearing a lot about legal software as a service or SaaS lately, you'll want to listen to this Lawyer2Lawyer program. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Willliams with guests, Jack Newton, Co-founder and Presid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Both Sides of the Employee Free Choice Act Debate Updated: 2009-04-01 16:18:58 Description: There has been much debate as of late on the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) of 2009. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they welcome Professor Richard A. Epstein, Professor of Law at the University of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AIG Mess: Executive Contracts Updated: 2009-03-27 17:14:37 Description: With outraged taxpayers reeling from AIG bonuses awarded to executives after a bailout, the question of executive contracts comes into play. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Franklin G. Snyder, Professor of Law at Texas We...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bernie Madoff: A Look Inside the Scandal Updated: 2009-03-19 18:57:53 Description: While Bernie Madoff awaits sentencing for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, hear from one of his victims - Lawrence R. Velvel, Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law. Join Lawyer2Lawyer co-host, J. Craig Williams as Dean Velvel tells his st...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Impact of SUPCO Ruling on Wyeth v. Levine Updated: 2009-03-12 15:52:40 Description: How will the pharmaceutical companies, doctors and patients and legal cases be impacted by the recent SUPCO ruling in the Wyeth v. Levine case? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they welcome Wyeth’s attorney,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paralegals in a Down Economy Updated: 2009-03-05 17:58:42 Description: Layoffs at law firms and the recession seem to be putting a heavier load on paralegals to assist busy attorneys. Many paralegals are taking on huge projects, while working long hours and burning the midnight oil. Join Law.com bloggers J. Craig Willia...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life After Lawyering Updated: 2009-02-26 19:29:54 Description: Freezing salaries and even layoffs are a couple ways firms are dealing with their present economic situation, while law students look ahead to a potentially grim future. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J . Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi ,as they ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Celebrating Abraham Lincoln Updated: 2009-02-19 17:39:41 Description: Abraham Lincoln has become synonymous with the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as they welcome Lincoln historians Professor Paul Finkelman from the Albany Law S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Updated: 2009-02-12 17:53:52 Description: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently underwent surgery for "early-stage" pancreatic cancer. While everyone is concerned about Justice Ginsburg’s health first, there is also speculation about a possible opening on the U.S. Supreme Court if she retir...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD LegalTech NY 2009 Ten Tech Stars Updated: 2009-02-04 22:55:22 Description: Want to know what's hot in technology from LegalTech NY 2009? Join Law.com hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi , as Bob reports from Legal Tech NY 2009. Bob will walk the floors of LegalTech NY, check out the latest in technology and fill us in o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Implications of Guantanamo Updated: 2009-01-29 00:59:55 Description: President Obama and his administration have quickly implemented changes in a lot of categories including the closing of Guantanamo. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams welcomes Attorney Aziz Huq, Deputy Director from the Brennan Center for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Aftermath of the TVA Disaster Updated: 2009-01-22 19:10:19 Description: On December 22, 2008, there was a major coal ash spill at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant, which poured 1.1 billion gallons of toxic material over 300 acres. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he turns to th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pros & Cons of Twitter Updated: 2009-01-15 18:42:14 Description: The stand-out free social networking and micro-blogging service, Twitter, has been praised and shunned by legal professionals. What do YOU think? Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome Kevin O’Keefe, CEO of Lex...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Top Legal Stories and Stand-Out Attorneys of 2008 Updated: 2009-01-09 16:12:44 Description: 2008 brought a lot of legal stories into the headlines, from the dismal economy affecting law firms to the always controversial Supreme Court rulings. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, along with the editors fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Predictions 2009 Updated: 2008-12-30 17:43:13 Description: What a year it has been! From the economic crisis, to the auto industry bailout, foreclosures, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the election of Barack Obama and many important court decisions. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The "So-Called Death" of the Billable Hour Updated: 2008-12-23 21:26:11 Description: For about 50 years the ‘billable hour’ has been a dominant feature of the legal profession. Coined by some as the “cockroach of the legal world,” many argue that it’s all about the ‘quality’ of time spent on a client, not ‘quantity’...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Controversy Surrounding Gardasil Updated: 2008-12-18 20:03:24 Description: You may have heard about the Gardasil vaccine for teenage girls, but you may not have heard about the serious side effects, allegedly affecting some young women. Merck, the company that manufactures the vaccine, the CDC and the FDA all say Gardasil ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Diversity in the Legal Profession Updated: 2008-12-11 17:39:11 Description: People are making a difference in the legal community. The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession recently announced their selection of judges, lawyers, a legislator and a law professor to receive the 200...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Economy's Effect on UK Law Firms Updated: 2008-12-04 17:30:54 Description: The failing economy is having an impact on law firms and not just in the U.S. Firms are cutting staff, scrapping bonuses and some law firms are even collapsing. Across the pond in the UK, law firms are facing similar troubles. Law.com bloggers and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Corporate Governance: In Need of Reform? Updated: 2008-11-26 22:39:03 Description: It was only six years ago that Sarbanes-Oxley was passed by Congress with the intent on restoring public confidence after corporate scandals affected companies like Enron. However in light of recent bailout requests from AIG, Citigroup and now GM, th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Economic Bailout: Options & Legal Perspectives Updated: 2008-11-20 19:04:11 Description: Bailout or bankruptcy for the U.S. automakers to the tune of 25-Billion? Law. com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi welcomes experts, Professor Eugene F. Fama, the Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Public Defenders' Side of Justice Updated: 2008-11-13 19:41:37 Description: It takes a special kind of lawyer to be a public defender today. Case overload is just one issue causing seven Public Defender's offices across the country to refuse to take on new cases or sue to limit their workload. Law.com bloggers J. Craig Willi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Business Case of the Century: Wyeth V. Levine Updated: 2008-11-07 23:07:29 Description: This week, the highly publicized case of Wyeth V. Levine came before the Supreme Court. The case involves Diana Levine, who lost her arm to gangrene due to an IV push with the drug, Phenergen. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Social Media, Twitter & Law Firms Updated: 2008-10-30 16:26:38 Description: Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook-social networking has hit the mainstream. How about in the legal community? Some firms look at social networking as a great PR tool for business, where others fear it. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Voter Fraud & Election Law Updated: 2008-10-23 21:10:55 Description: Voter fraud, faulty equipment, voter purges, 3rd party registration problems-These are just some of the issues plaguing elections past and present. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcome experts, Attorney Brenda Wright, Legal Director of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 Updated: 2008-10-16 16:54:30 Description: Every lawyer knows the costs of discovery can escalate. Last month on September 19, 2008, President Bush signed Senate Bill 2450 into law, which establishes Federal Rule of Evidence 502 and is effective immediately. This law creates a new rule of ev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Altria V. Good: Deceptive Advertising Before the Supreme Court Updated: 2008-10-11 12:21:37 Description: Will the U.S. Supreme Court dismiss a class action suit brought by smokers in Maine, who say they were misled into believing that "low tar" and "light" cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes? Arguments heard before the high cour...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 3rd Anniversary! Updated: 2008-10-02 16:08:22 Description: A special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, marking our 3rd anniversary and our 150th show! We have covered a lot of legal stories over the course of three years and Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning gue...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Aftermath of Hurricane Ike Updated: 2008-09-24 15:41:41 Description: When Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast, many were left to deal with the devastation of the storm which toppled businesses, firms and homes. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams & Bob Ambrogi as they speak to Bill Livesay, Executive...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legal Side of the Lehman Brothers Collapse Updated: 2008-09-18 22:05:24 Description: The largest bankruptcy case in U.S. history is playing out before us with the fall of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., creating chaos in the financial community. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, as they talk to the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Check Scam Targeting Law Firms Updated: 2008-09-09 21:14:16 Description: Attorneys have fallen prey to a new email scam circulating that specifically targets law firms. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he dissects this check scam sweeping law firms. Craig welcomes Attorney Gregory Bartko, an Atlanta ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Federal Copyright Law & Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy Updated: 2008-09-05 16:32:56 Description: Last week, the FBI arrested blogger, Kevin Cogill of Culver City, California, on suspicion of violating a federal copyright law for posting nine tracks from the unreleased and much anticipated Guns n’ Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his blog. Jo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MBTA v. Anderson Updated: 2008-08-28 20:45:00 Description: It all started when three MIT students put together a presentation for their Network Security Class at MIT about their findings regarding the security vulnerabilities of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Charlie Card and Charlie Tic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Recruiting at Law Firms: A Recruiter and a Law Student's Perspective Updated: 2008-08-25 18:31:42 Description: It’s about that time of year again when the law students are heading back to school and thinking ahead to what they want in a law firm once they graduate. Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams turns to both a recruiter and two law student...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legendary Trial Attorney: Gerry Spence Updated: 2008-08-14 19:23:42 Description: Attorney Gerry Spence has practiced law for over fifty years, has never lost a criminal case and is the author of sixteen books. On Lawyer2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi talk to Attorney Spence about his mos...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Summer Associates Updated: 2008-08-07 17:13:47 Description: How do summer associates programs at major law firms work? Hear the perspectives from current associates who were summers and a leader in the recruitment strategy at a large firm on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Privacy and Piracy: Viacom v. YouTube Updated: 2008-07-25 00:24:44 Description: Viacom accused Google's video sharing website, YouTube of violating its copyright in a $1 billion lawsuit. And as of last week, Google and Viacom reached an agreement to allow Google's YouTube to mask important user information from records before th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jonathan Zittrain and the Future of the Internet Updated: 2008-07-16 18:42:34 Description: To many out there the internet is a necessity, but what will the internet look like 10 years from now? Join Law.com blogger and co-host Bob Ambrogi as he sits down with Harvard Law Professor and co-founder of HLS's Berkman Center for Internet & Socie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Federal Jurist & Legal Blogger Updated: 2008-07-10 16:35:40 Description: A very special guest on this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, Judge Nancy Gertner from the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, speaks out about her experience as a criminal defense attorney, her career rise to jurist and...blogging as a Judge. Join Law.c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Supreme Court Rulings Wrap-Up '08 Updated: 2008-07-03 17:47:02 Description: The Supreme Court wrapped up on June 26th with its final ruling-an Individual Right to Bear Arms. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they talk shop with the experts: Tony Mauro, Supreme Court correspondent for Le...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Demise of Bear Stearns Updated: 2008-06-30 19:23:45 Description: Last week Ralph R. Cioffi and Matthew M. Tannin, both former hedge fund managers for Bear Stearns, surrendered to federal agents and were charged with nine counts of securities, mail and wire fraud. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Boumediene v. Bush, Habeas Corpus & the Future of Guantanamo Updated: 2008-06-19 13:15:47 Description: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Boumediene v. Bush, that suspected terrorists and foreign fighters held by the U.S. military at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have the right to challenge their detention in federal court. Law.com blogger and co-h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Emergence of New Law Schools Updated: 2008-06-12 18:15:33 Description: A sign of the times ~ more law schools? According to the National Law Journal, law schools are on the rise with as many as ten new ones, and a majority set to open on the East Coast. That's what Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Ro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Vioxx: Reversal of Verdicts Updated: 2008-06-06 20:42:24 Description: Vioxx litigation is always upredictable. A $26 million jury verdict against Merck was overturned in Texas. Separately, an appeals court in New Jersey sharply reduced a verdict in another Vioxx case. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Books for Attorneys Updated: 2008-05-29 14:57:57 Description: Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird and John Grisham’s The Firm and The Client, all come to mind when thinking about classic books written about the law. On Lawyer2Lawyer, co-host and Law.com blogger, Bob Ambrogi, will induct two more books into ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The California Ruling & the Gay Marriage Debate Updated: 2008-05-22 16:23:47 Description: On May 15, 2008, in a 4-3 decision, California's Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs-comprised of gay rights group Equality California, almost two dozen gay couples and the city of San Francisco, who argued that the 2000 law banning same-sex m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Battle for Superdelegates Updated: 2008-05-15 22:53:10 Description: The democratic race for the Presidential nominee has been an exciting one—and as of this week, Senator Obama bypassed Senator Clinton in superdelegates. Law.com blogger and host, J. Craig Williams welcomes the experts, Daniel P.Tokaji, Associate Pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Am Law 100 Updated: 2008-05-08 16:34:45 Description: 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 L...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Free Case Law Updated: 2008-05-01 21:46:46 Description: 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 Sta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Religion, Polygamy and the Law Updated: 2008-04-25 19:59:05 Description: 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, Orsi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Federal Shield Law Updated: 2008-04-17 20:32:22 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Green Firms Updated: 2008-04-10 17:22:44 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mortgage Fraud Updated: 2008-04-04 19:05:55 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Unmasking the Patent Troll Tracker Blogger Updated: 2008-03-27 18:50:48 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eliot Spitzer: Reaction from the Legal Community Updated: 2008-03-20 19:54:48 Description: 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 Willi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paralegals: The Backbone of the Law Practice Updated: 2008-03-12 16:13:52 Description: 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 exp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Me-too Evidence in Age Discrimination Updated: 2008-03-07 21:30:35 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Immigrants & The Law Updated: 2008-02-28 19:11:20 Description: 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 cou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama/Clinton: The Remaining Lawyer Candidates Updated: 2008-02-20 22:16:38 Description: 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 A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD LegalTech Recap Updated: 2008-02-15 22:00:27 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's New in Legal Technology? Updated: 2008-02-06 23:22:01 Description: 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 hos...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CLE Travel Programs Updated: 2008-02-01 13:06:00 Description: 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 foun...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Virtual Law Firms Updated: 2008-01-24 18:05:28 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Social Networking Sites Updated: 2008-01-21 17:12:40 Description: 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 defamatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Good Books for Lawyers Updated: 2008-01-14 21:32:09 Description: 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 wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Predictions for 2008 Updated: 2008-01-07 20:49:43 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Holiday Show-Helping Our Veterans Updated: 2007-12-21 23:32:07 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Blackwater Updated: 2007-12-17 21:27:02 Description: 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 a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Faith & the Law Updated: 2007-12-06 16:58:59 Description: 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 ex...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Daniel Tavares Case: Legal and Political Deja Vu Updated: 2007-12-03 19:15:25 Description: 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 T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Vioxx Settlement Updated: 2007-11-20 22:44:49 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Downloading Music Illegally and the Role of the RIAA Updated: 2007-11-16 21:33:59 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Early Release of William Flynn Updated: 2007-11-07 21:42:37 Description: 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 B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Southern California Fires Updated: 2007-10-31 20:22:42 Description: 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 th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Both Sides of a Federal Investigation Updated: 2007-10-23 18:58:59 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 2 Year Anniversary with Dean Chemerinsky and Chancellor Drake Updated: 2007-10-10 20:24:00 Description: It is official! This is the 2 year Anniversary Show of Lawyer 2 Lawyer! The past two years have been action-packed, covering a wide range of topics from controversial Supreme Court rulings and the effects of Global Warming to the power of E-discove...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Magic Circle Updated: 2007-10-03 20:58:09 Description: The latest Global 100 report shows the top U.K. firms growing, with a surge in profitability and it is creating quite a stir here in the States. The Magic Circle quintet—5 elite law firms are looking at world domination when it comes to global busi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Ethics and Marketing Behind Lawyer Ranking Sites Updated: 2007-10-01 19:52:40 Description: Many questions remain when it comes to lawyer ranking websites: What are the legal ethics issues? Are they credible? Does money play a part in upping a lawyer’s rank? Is it simply a popularity contest amongst peers? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will dis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD China's Toy Recall Updated: 2007-09-20 20:17:27 Description: The term, “Made in China” has come under a lot of scrutiny as of late. The latest worldwide toy recall has created huge image problems for Chinese-manufactured goods. Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the toy recall, the effect of the r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyers Without Borders and Human Rights Updated: 2007-09-12 20:47:15 Description: There are many attorneys out there who are giving back to their communities, whether it is through pro bono work locally or internationally or donating their time and money to help those in need through their humanitarian efforts. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Age Discrimination in the Legal Profession Updated: 2007-09-06 20:17:45 Description: Many senior attorneys or “gray” lawyers are often forced into retirement by their firms or left jobless facing big decisions with their futures in the law. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer we will discuss age discrimination in the legal profession. Are older...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Baseball Law Updated: 2007-08-23 18:03:28 Description: Steroids scandals, homerun balls, suing for slander—Baseball has become a hotbed of legal activity. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will discuss what is new in Baseball Law, the reputation o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Big Dig Indictment Updated: 2007-08-15 20:03:15 Description: A company indicted for involuntary manslaughter? It raises interesting, timely legal questions involving the company that provided the epoxy blamed in the fatal Big Dig tunnel collapse in Boston killing a woman in a car. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Funding Updated: 2007-08-08 20:41:54 Description: Legal funding barely existed just a few short years ago and now is perhaps the fastest emerging financial trend in the legal business community. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, will explore wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Climate Change Issues Updated: 2007-08-02 18:20:10 Description: The environment has taken center stage in the media, politics, throughout our households and how we live. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss recent legislation developments, the presence of global warming awareness and the operation of carbon credi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You Tube and the Law Updated: 2007-07-26 20:24:26 Description: YouTube has played a huge part in getting a message out. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will look at the vitality of YouTube as a business and marketing tool . We'll see how law firms are dealing with the popularity of this technology and using it to o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer Depression Updated: 2007-07-19 20:13:58 Description: Depression among attorneys is becoming a serious problem in a high stress profession. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we focus on the topic of lawyers and their personal battles outside the court room, specifically in the area of mental health and substance abu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AVVO's Reaction Updated: 2007-07-11 19:42:07 Description: Avvo executives speak out on this week's Lawyer2Lawyer with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi. Hear Avvo CEO and President, Mark Britton and VP of Products & Marketing, Paul Bloom with their reactions to our previous...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD This Week's Supreme Court Rulings and Wrap-up Updated: 2007-06-28 19:33:52 Description: A big week for the U.S. Supreme Court with five rulings involving free speech, religion and campaign finance. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss them and look ahead to upcoming SUPCO action. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Robert...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pet Food Contamination, Property Damage and Product Liability Updated: 2007-06-21 18:23:49 Description: On March 16, 2007, Ontario-based Menu Foods recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of pet food that it marketed under a variety of brand names. Many pets across the States became ill or even died. Join Law.com blogggers and co-hosts, J. Crai...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Avvo Class Action Updated: 2007-06-18 18:40:40 Description: The online numerical ranking system of lawyers, Avvo, launched last week with mixed reviews. Many attorneys complained about Avvo's information and some even called it a popularity contest. Two Seattle attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Liability and the TB Scare Updated: 2007-06-06 20:09:06 Description: A 31-year-old personal injury lawyer out of Atlanta, Andrew Speaker, stirred up an international public health emergency when he traveled to Europe after being diagnosed with a drug resistant form of tuberculosis. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will talk ab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cultural Differences Between Legal Systems Updated: 2007-06-04 20:19:37 Description: Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will talk to three attorneys to discuss their trip and ask them about the development of the legal system in China, what they learned and what they are bringing back to our legal system here in the States. We will also s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Celebrity Criminal Cases Updated: 2007-05-23 20:21:09 Description: On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we are going to discuss “Celebrity Criminal Cases.” Why is the public so fascinated with seeing our stars in trouble? Is there special treatment when it comes to celebrities faced with legal problems or is it just the opposi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyer Advertising Updated: 2007-05-16 20:03:45 Description: This month, verbal chaos ensued when the all-female law firm, Fetman, Garland & Associates, put up a racy 20 ft billboard in a trendy Chicago neighborhood, reading "Life is Short. Get a Divorce." Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we are going to discuss thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Wikis Updated: 2007-05-10 17:03:20 Description: On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will explore the world of“Legal Wikis.” Are they helping or hurting the law? What does the future hold for Wikis? Are we reshaping years and years of facts through the click of a button? Join co-hosts and Law.com blogge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Patent Law and the Supreme Court Updated: 2007-05-02 20:29:59 Description: Two important Supreme Court rulings in patent cases this week KSR International Vs. Teleflex Inc., and Microsoft vs. AT&T. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss the decisions and talk to the experts about what this holds for the future of patent law. Law....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Liability & Virginia Tech Updated: 2007-04-30 19:35:53 Description: On April 16, 2007, the tragedy at Virginia Tech rattled the world. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to the experts and discuss the issue of legal liability and the Virginia Tech shootings. Should University officials have done more to prevent the gu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Past & Future: Lawyer-Presidents Updated: 2007-04-18 20:48:31 Description: More than half of the 43 US Presidents have been lawyers! On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look back throughout history and reflect on the lawyers who used their legal background as a springboard to reach our Nation's highest office, and compare the backgr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Issues & the Imus Controversy Updated: 2007-04-13 20:49:08 Description: On his April 4th show, Don Imus, controversial radio host, went on the air and made derogatory remarks about the Rutgers’ women’s basketball team that caused a groundswell of controversy. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will ask our experts what the lega...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD InternetBar.org Updated: 2007-04-09 17:16:53 Description: Some lawyers can be “set in their ways” or “old-fashioned” when it comes to technology. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will take a look inside InternetBar.org and the InternetBar.org Institute and discuss how an online bar aims to shape the future o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Misconceptions of E-Discovery Updated: 2007-03-29 16:08:05 Description: Today, e-discovery has become vital to attorneys and to their law businesses, however, some misconceptions exist such as Microsoft Vista’s effect on e-discovery. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi talks with the experts, Stephen D. Whetstone, Esq., ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The 2007 ABA Tech Show Updated: 2007-03-22 16:34:26 Description: Today on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will be giving a preview of what’s new in the world of tech by taking you to the 2007 ABA Tech Show, taking place this week, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. We will be discussing the latest in tech gadgets, the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Constitutional Law & Counter-terrorism Updated: 2007-03-14 20:22:46 Description: With the invasion of Iraq and the adoption of a new constitution in Iraq, we have stepped into the arena of International Constitutional Law.In a post 9/11 world, we have also been introduced to the importance of Counter-terrorism. Today on Lawyer 2...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bench & the Bar Updated: 2007-03-07 21:44:36 Description: In the world of law, Judges and attorneys have been working side by side throughout history. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to our expert judges to discover what they look for in an attorney and what they expect. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Marriage & Divorce Law Updated: 2007-02-28 21:56:35 Description: The idea of marriage and divorce is not what it was years ago for many people. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look at divorce law today and explore the world of marriage and how it has changed over the years. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Supreme Court & Phillip Morris Updated: 2007-02-23 21:44:52 Description: In the recent case, Philip Morris USA v. Williams, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the corporate giant in a punitive damage suit. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the power of the tobacco industry and big business, the Supreme Court justices ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Libby Trial & Freedom of Speech Updated: 2007-02-15 21:45:32 Description: The First Amendment and freedom of the press are front and center in the “Scooter” Libby Trial. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we take a look at all the issues and discuss shield laws as well as bloggers in the courtroom. Attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Boston Terror Hoax Updated: 2007-02-09 14:57:59 Description: Last week, a guerilla marketing stunt headed by Turner Broadcasting went horribly wrong resulting in complete chaos in the city of Boston. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to expert, BU Pro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Part-Time GCs and their New Role Updated: 2007-01-24 21:36:31 Description: Bombarded by technology and issues of backdating stock options and fraud, how can General Counsel be an expert in everything? In this show, we discuss the popularity of hiring part-time GCs and the new role of the GC as the ‘superhero’ of the co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Power of e-discovery Updated: 2007-01-19 14:05:30 Description: Most recently, some major companies have found themselves being investigated by authorities and many of them are discovering that they are losing the battle on how they handle their emails and important corporate documents. In this show, we will be ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Employment Law Updated: 2007-01-12 22:13:42 Description: Global business has raised the importance of International Employment Law. And Coast to Coast welcomes a global list of guests on this topic. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi introduce us to an attorney from the U....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Predictions for 2007 Updated: 2007-01-04 17:23:18 Description: Happy New Year! Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Global Warming & the Supreme Court Updated: 2006-12-08 15:00:23 Description: The highly debated issue of Global Warming takes center stage in the US Supreme Court. Justices questioned the effects of auto and truck emissions on the environment. The other questions raised were how can the coastlines be saved and should the EPA...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Compliance Issues/Biggest GC Worry Updated: 2006-11-30 18:51:42 Description: Corporate governance is one of the main concerns for American corporations. In this show, we will discuss the compliance issues that companies are facing and the General Counsel’s role. Is the GC the ‘guard-dog’ so to speak for corporate compli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The NLJ 250 & the Growth of Large Law Firms Updated: 2006-11-15 21:53:05 Description: Many believe that business has been bad for the economy, but not for the top law firms. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Merck's Perspective on the Vioxx Trials Updated: 2006-10-26 22:27:30 Description: Recently a federal jury ruled in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. in a lawsuit over the painkiller Vioxx, finding there was not enough evidence to link the drug to a Kentucky man's heart attack. In this show, we will speak with a key attorney on the team r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Church, State & the First Amendment Updated: 2006-10-18 20:20:39 Description: Weeks ago, Congress removed a provision in a military bill that would have allowed chaplains to offer prayer at mandatory non-denominational events. Christian conservatives in Congress are expected to renew their fight to allow military chaplains to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The HP Spying Scandal Updated: 2006-10-12 19:35:22 Description: The HP Spying Scandal has rocked Corporate America. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Backdating Stock Options Updated: 2006-09-21 15:13:09 Description: The Justice Department and SEC are serious, investigating companies for falsifying documents and as a result, lying to shareholders about what stock option awards cost the company. Criminal and civil charges are being filed! Even corporate officers a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 9/11 Anniversary and Comair Flight 5191 Updated: 2006-09-14 15:19:07 Description: This week on Coast to Coast we would like to remember the victims of 9/11 and their families. It has been 5 years since the United States was attacked on 9/11 on American soil and the victims will never be forgotten. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Latest in Vioxx Updated: 2006-09-07 14:39:46 Description: In an interesting development in Vioxx news, a New Orleans judge ruled that the $50M in compensatory damages were “grossly excessive.” The judge upheld the verdict finding Merck liable in the case, but he said a new trial must be held to decide h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Podcasting Anniversary Show Updated: 2006-09-05 14:06:15 Description: Coast to Coast, hosted by attorneys and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi is celebrating 1-Year in the legal podcasting arena here on the LegalTalkNetwork. Great guests and interesting legal topics keep us at the top of the listening...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Go-to Lawyers Updated: 2006-08-23 22:00:20 Description: What makes a Go-to Lawyer? Many believe that a go-to lawyer possesses a certain confidence or style. And what makes a great Go-To Firm? Is it good results and smooth transactions? 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Blawgging at Big Law Firms Updated: 2006-08-03 19:15:37 Description: Blogging has become a very popular way to share facts and opinions on any topic that you could imagine. The majority of legal bloggers are attorneys from small and individually owned firms, while lawyers at large firms have, for the most part, stayed...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Highest Paid General Counsel Updated: 2006-07-27 21:25:23 Description: In-house counsel can be one of the most coveted jobs in the legal field and with good reason. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they get the lowdown on these high powered men and women of the legal world, their s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tech Training for Lawyers Updated: 2006-07-21 20:19:31 Description: Listen up technically challenged lawyers AND technically savvy lawyers! 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fun Side of Lawyers Updated: 2006-06-29 18:35:11 Description: Lawyers make up one of the hardest-working professions - no one here denies that! But what do lawyers do outside the courtroom and the legal practice? Coast to Coast is going to shatter the belief that lawyers are one dimensional people, dominated by...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Juror Background Checks Updated: 2006-06-22 17:59:17 Description: Jurors who lie or conceal information on their jury questionnaires are causing problems in the courts. Should there be background checks performed on jurors? Is this a violation of our rights? Join Bob Ambrogi and Craig Williams, both attorneys and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Limits to Attorney-Client Privilege? Updated: 2006-06-16 16:31:24 Description: This edition of Coast to Coast explores what happened when in-house counsel became the focal point during the TIVO vs. EchoStar patent infringement case with regard to attorney-client privilege. Join co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and Craig Williams, both att...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A View From the Bench Updated: 2006-06-08 21:28:19 Description: The courtroom is a very serious place, but once in a while, it becomes a theatre for human comedy as the search for justice unfolds. On this Coast to Coast show, you'll hear the classic humor of real-life courtroom stories from special guest, Judge J...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Law Professor Blogs Updated: 2006-06-02 21:56:50 Description: Law professors’ blogs are getting a lot of attention on college campuses across the country. We all know the blog is a powerful tool. And postings reach people around the world in seconds. 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Updated: 2006-05-12 23:37:59 Description: On this edition of Coast to Coast, find out more about personal injury lawsuits and class actions being filed against Merck by women who took the drug, Fosamax. Many now suffer severe medical and dental problems. Co-hosts & Attorneys J. Craig William...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD E-discovery Updated: 2006-05-04 18:02:11 Description: E-discovery - an important part of a lawyer's world today. Want to learn how e-discovery works and why it is an essential part of legal research? Coast to Coast with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, get insight fro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AM LAW 100 Updated: 2006-05-01 20:14:37 Description: The Am Law 100 list is out from The American Lawyer - the top 100 law firms by gross revenue! What firms are on it? Any changes from past years and what's the growing trend for the billion dollar firm? 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Class Action Fairness Act Updated: 2006-03-17 19:07:49 Description: The Class Action Fairness Act became law in the U.S. in February of 2005. But has CAFA been a real benefit to the justice system across the country? Join Coast to Coast hosts, attorneys and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, for an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Associate Salaries Updated: 2006-03-09 17:50:31 Description: After a few stagnant years, salaries for first year Law Associates are exploding. Starting pay is an incredible $145,000 at some large firms. What is causing this first year salary boom? What do graduating law school students think about this? A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Big Firms: Big Business Updated: 2006-03-02 19:11:55 Description: Everyday we read about law firm mergers or acquisitions, becoming, or so it seems, much like big corporate America. Coast to Coast hosts J. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Diversity in Law Updated: 2006-02-07 22:47:16 Description: Back in 1999, the Chief Legal Officers of 500 large corporations agreed to push their outside legal firms into hiring more minorities and women. Has their promise been kept? Have law firms diversified their staff? Coast to Coast, hosted by Attorne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tort Reform Updated: 2006-01-31 22:31:01 Description: Coast to Coast, hosted by Attorneys and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, brings the two sides of tort reform together in a lively debate over the issues. Among the big issues for 2006 are asbestos and obesity lawsuits. Our spec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DNA Evidence Updated: 2006-01-29 21:00:57 Description: Coast to Coast, hosted by Attorneys and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, looks at how DNA is being used in many cases to prove previously convicted people innocent of crimes for which many have served decades in jail. You'll he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Predictions for 2006 Updated: 2006-01-12 12:37:27 Description: Looking into the crystal ball on Coast to Coast with co-hosts J.Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, both attorneys and legal bloggers for Law.com. Special guests and prognosticators (also lawyers) Norman Pattis, one of the best-known criminal defense law...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Battle Over The BlackBerry - 12/20/05 Updated: 2005-12-20 17:50:25 Description: Coast to Coast, hosted by Attorneys and Law.com bloggers, Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, looks at the legal wranglings over the gizmo that keeps many lawyers connected - the BlackBerry! The legal spotlight is on the patent infringement lawsuit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Holidays with Lawyers Updated: 2005-12-16 12:34:46 Description: Put the briefs and blackberrys away and have a good-spirited laugh at the legal community. Coast to Coast, hosted by Attorneys and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, brings listeners a special treat for the holidays. Lawrence Sav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SUPCO Test for Military Recruiting at Law Schools Updated: 2005-12-08 21:15:03 Description: Coast to Coast, hosted by Law.com bloggers, Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams takes on the Solomon Amendment and arguments before the Supreme Court in Rumsfeld v. FAIR which may impact law schools across the country. Hear a portion of the actual a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Supreme Court and the Abortion Issue Updated: 2005-12-01 19:10:47 Description: Coast to Coast, hosted by Law.com bloggers, Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams discuss the arguments before the Supreme Court in Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood with high stakes for the abortion issue. Special guests are Professor Neil S. Siegel from...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Patriot Act Updated: 2005-11-18 15:19:37 Description: Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams brings into focus a discussion of the Patriot Act up for debate as some of the provisions are set to expire December 31st. Although designed to give federal law enforcement and intellegence ag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD VIOXX: The Next Step Updated: 2005-11-10 21:53:28 Description: Coast to Coast, with J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, takes a hard look at the future for VIOXX litigation nationwide, particularly after the recent win for Merck Pharmaceuticals in the New Jersey trial. Very special guests in our discussion ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Supreme Court Nominee Take 2 Updated: 2005-11-01 20:57:59 Description: Coast to Coast, with co-hosts, Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams takes up the controversial discussion of the President's latest nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Samuel Alito, with special guests with special insights. Join us along with Matt M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawyers, Guns & Money Updated: 2005-10-28 11:23:20 Description: Coast to Coast with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams sparks a rapid-fire discussion about the new law that shields gunmakers from crime victim lawsuits, called The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms. Our special guests are Josh Horowitz, Exec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New Bankruptcy Law Updated: 2005-10-19 00:38:22 Description: Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams from Law.com's arsenal of law bloggers, takes up a discussion of the new bankruptcy law that has bankruptcy attorneys' offices swamped! Our special guests are Attorney Henry Sommer, a leading ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New Jersey VIOXX Trial - 10/11/05 Update Updated: 2005-10-11 21:33:34 Description: Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams from Law.com's arsenal of law bloggers gets first hand accounts from inside the courtroom at the VIOXX trial underway in New Jersey. A 60-yr old war veteran claims VIOXX caused his heart attac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Diversity Among Legal Bloggers? Updated: 2005-10-04 22:42:20 Description: Coast to Coast, with co-hosts, Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, from Law.com's arsenal of law bloggers, takes on an important issue about diversity (or lack thereof) in the legal blogosphere. Are the ranks of women, and minorities being heard? A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Where Are The Pro Bono Lawyers? Plus a Look Ahead at SCOTUS Updated: 2005-09-27 23:01:48 Description: Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams from Law.com's arsenal of law bloggers. Why aren't there more lawyers doing pro bono work? We explore that with special guests Mark O'Brien, Deputy Director of Probono.net, a non-profit organi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bloggers as Journalists: Making New Rules Updated: 2005-09-21 00:22:55 Description: Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams from Law.com's arsenal of law bloggers engage a feisty topic on this show - Bloggers as Journalists: Making New Rules. Our special guests are long-time broadcast journalist and CBS News Natio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Katrina's Aftermath: The Gulf Coast Legal Community Updated: 2005-09-14 23:28:45 Description: Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. 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