Best Blawg Podcasts (2024)

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‘The Originalism Trap’ author wants to see originalism dead, dead, dead 47:11

3h ago47:11

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Originalism is the ascendant legal theory espoused by conservative legal thinkers, including the majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices. But far from being an objective framework for constitutional interpretation, says author and attorney Madiba Dennie, its true purpose is to achieve conservative political aims regardless of the historical record.…

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EP 811- Difficult Clients 41:35

3h ago41:35

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Are you dealing with a client who is needy, mean, lies to you or is just plain unrealistic? Boy, we have too. Today we’re talking about how to serve difficult clients while protecting our personal and professional boundaries.By Legal Talk Network

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Current Employment Law Issues in Trucking and Transportation Litigation 28:29

8h ago28:29

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Attorneys Leonard Leicht, Harold Moroknek and Peggy Smith Bush from the law firm Marshall Dennehey address legal issues affecting the trucking and transportation industries.By Legal Talk Network

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Constitutional Equal Rights - the Time is NOW! with Katherine Spillar 42:24

2h ago42:24

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Kathy Spillar, Executive Director of Feminist Majority Foundation and Executive Editor of MS Magazine joins SideBar to discuss why ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is an essential legal tool to guarantee women's rights. Ratification of the ERA would constitutionally prohibit sex discrimination, recognize systemic inequities across d…

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Expert Advice: Finding the Expert Witness Who Will Help You Win Your Case 38:49

2h ago38:49

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Round Table Group is a Premier Sponsor of the ABA Litigation Section. On this Litigation Radio episode, we will hear from Dan Rubin, National Business Development Manager of Round Table Group, about using third parties in expert searches. The selection of the Round Table Group as the subject of this interview should not be construed as an endorseme…

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What's Wrong With Your Emails? Common Legal Marketing Blunders Exposed with Tanya Brody 50:37

24m ago50:37

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In this episode, we welcome email marketing consultant and copywriter Tanya Brody to discuss how law firms can utilize email marketing to attract and retain clients. Tanya shares insights on common email marketing mistakes made by lawyers, such as targeting the wrong audience, overemphasizing credentials, and using overly sophisticated language tha…

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Episode 133-Transitioning to In-house From Litigation and Building a Legal Team—With Matt Campobasso 36:57

1d ago36:57

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For many lawyers in private practice, going in-house is the ultimate goal. For transactional lawyers and for some specialties like employment law, the path to a corporate role is more obvious. For litigators, less so. Most companies outsource a lot of their litigation because the need tends to fluctuate. But litigators can bring valuable skills to …

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Is there a New iPad in your Legal Toolbox? 42:18

43m ago42:18

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There’s a new iPad on the market… Do lawyers need it? New, shiny tech is always a temptation for Dennis and Tom, and right now they’re mulling over this latest Apple offering and whether its potential uses for attorneys make it worth the investment. They discuss reviews, new upgrades, uses in legal practice, laptop/phone/tablet comparisons, and mor…

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Alternative Medicine and Workers’ Comp Coverage: A Puzzle. 34:24

1h ago34:24

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Let’s talk about alternative medicine and coverage under Workers’ Comp’s hodgepodge of rules. Guest Maya Rashid is a recent graduate of Penn State Law and the winner of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers’ student writing competition with her article “Revitalizing Recovery: Exploring Workers’ Compensation Coverage of Alternative Medicine.”…

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Clients Care About Legal Tech: Dig Into Legal Tech and Tech Related Careers. 43:09

1h ago43:09

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A new survey finds that clients care deeply about their attorney’s tech tools and tech skills. The numbers don’t lie: Legal tech matters. An efficient, integrated system is no longer “nice to have.” It’s table stakes, from case management to client communications to online filing and billing. As a lawyer, guest Dan Lear found himself gravitating to…

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#507: Navigating Motherhood and Law, with Sarah Soucie Eyberg 33:14

1h ago33:14

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Lawyers are pretty good at keeping our guards up—especially when it comes to the hard, messy, personal stuff. So, what happens when we let those guards down and share those stories with one another? This week, Stephanie tackles that issue and more with Sarah Soucie Eyberg, co-author of the new book Law Moms: Juggling Motherhood, Ambition and Person…

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Sam Alito's In Distress Of His Own Making 31:31

1h ago31:31

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An appeal to common sense is denied. ----- You might have thought flying a flag upside after January 6 would be the only "Sam Alito w/10 flag" story of the week, but you'd be wrong. The justice followed it up with another flag tied to the riots and got appropriately roasted over it all by Elena Kagan. Biglaw always paid well, but with partners cros…

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How to strike up conversations that build your book of business 48:03

1h ago48:03

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Networking is something that comes naturally to some people. But if the idea of talking to strangers makes you break out into a cold sweat, there’s help and hope, says Deb Feder, author of the book After Hello: How to Build a Book of Business, One Conversation at a Time. “You have picked a profession that is never finished meeting people,” Feder wr…

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EP 509- Office Dynamics Part Three: Trial 15:45

38m ago15:45

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When you are in trial, your support staff can and should be doing more than just ordering lunch. Hear how the Simon Law Firm staff handles logistics and builds valuable rapport with courtroom staff.By Legal Talk Network

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Lawyers Can Help Revitalize Neighborhoods 36:18

27m ago36:18

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Guests from a successful St. Louis collaboration discuss Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s (LSEM) Neighborhood Advocacy Program on Talk Justice. There are 24,000 vacancies and abandoned properties in St. Louis. LSEM was inspired by Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Adopt-a-Neighborhood program in Kansas City to start their own revitalization proje…

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It’s About You: Surviving (And Thriving) In Your High-Stress Career. 42:38

1h ago42:38

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Guest Charlène Gisèle is a former big-firm litigator turned professional high-performance coach. This show is about you. It’s about you being your best, taking better care of you, and avoiding burnout and other health issues. It’s no secret, the legal profession is a field filled with stress. Deadlines, precision, scheduling, marketing, and running…

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Civil Forfeiture in Culley v. Marshall 31:48

17m ago31:48

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Under the 14th Amendment, "No state shall...deprive any person of...property, without due process of law." This principle was at the heart of the matter of the 2023 Supreme Court case of Culley v. Marshall, in which two women had respectively loaned their cars to others only to have the cars seized under an Alabama civil forfeiture law following ea…

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Junk Science - Undoing the Damage 19:08

2h ago19:08

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When forensic evidence gets it wrong, how do we free the innocent? ----- In our history of criminal prosecutions, some types of evidence ended up being unreliable. Forensic sciences like bite-mark identification, arson investigations, and shaken baby syndrome sent many innocent people to prison. So where does that leave us? How do we make it right?…

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#506: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski (Replay) 42:33

2h ago42:33

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In this episode, author and speaker Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life. Links from the episode:  Check out Rocket Matter: modern legal software for busy lawyers Burnout by Emily Nagoski If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadm…

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Making A Difference Through The Offices of the Inspector General 34:55

2h ago34:55

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As a new lawyer, have you ever considered a career in government oversight? It’s a broad, important field that ensures a wide range of agencies work as designed while protecting public funds and interests. Guest Lucy Lang is a former prosecutor now serving as the New York Inspector General. She is charged with overseeing investigations into corrupt…

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Productivity Software; What an IT Managed Service Provider Can Do For You; & “Hard Choices”—Boston Edition 45:08

2h ago45:08

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Jared kicks it off by exploring the biggest players in productivity software you should be using, well, be more productive. But no productivity suite is perfect. So, get to know the strengths and weaknesses of each so you can make the right choice for you. Then, back in the day, lawyers often got their IT services from some independent techie who t…

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You're A Grand Old Flag, You're An Upside-Down Flag 36:31

2h ago36:31

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Now, this is a story all about how Sam Alito's wife got flipped-turned upside down. ----- Sam Alito flew his flag upside down in the aftermath of the insurrection. He doesn't deny that, but he blames his wife for it. Dames, amirite? Aside from the obvious ethical issues implicated by having a Supreme Court justice visibly light in the "defending th…

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#505: Get to Inbox Zero with the Help of a Virtual Assistant, with Stafi 28:06

8m ago28:06

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Do you hear all this talk about how lawyers can use an assistant but worry it will never work for you? In this episode, Stephanie talks with law firm owner Robyn Christo, law firm owner, and Raquel Gomes, Stafi founder. Hear about Robyn’s experience hiring her first virtual assistant from Stafi and finally delegating her inbox to someone else! It c…

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EP 810- Sorry, I Can't Take Your Case 26:49

2h ago26:49

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You want to help that friend of a friend with their minor auto accident settlement, but taking the case is not a good business decision. However, there are things you can do to extend goodwill and validate the referral…tune in for our tips.By Legal Talk Network

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Will generative AI (finally) spell the end of the billable hour? 26:22

2h ago26:22

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It seems like every time that there’s a major disruption or event that threatens to upend the legal industry, it spells doom for the billable hour. But that could be more out of hope than anything else. The billable hour survived the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, despite many people thinking—or maybe wishing—that it wouldn’t.…

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10 ESSENTIAL Digital Marketing Tools for Lawyers (MUST HAVE!) 40:23

15m ago40:23

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Whether you have a DIY approach to your law firm marketing or an in-house team at your beck and call, you really should be using the top tools of the trade, and Gyi and Conrad share just what you need! But first—many, many SEOs preach that you should keep ALL your old content… but we’re pretty sure you really need to toss the majority of that bulk …

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How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back with Madiba K. Dennie 37:48

9h ago37:48

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Madiba K. Dennie is an attorney, columnist, author, and professor whose work focuses on fostering an equitable multiracial democracy. Dennie is the author of The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back. She currently serves as Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentar…

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Lawyers Managing Stress: Living a Healthier, Happier, and Less Stressful Life 41:21

43m ago41:21

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Being a lawyer involves constant pressure and stress. It’s a profession filled with challenges—everything from demanding partners and tight deadlines to adverse rulings and deadbeat clients. It’s enough to wear down anyone. Guest Erin Clifford is a partner and director of marketing and business development at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago. And sh…

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Can Your Law Firm’s Podcast Become a Go-To Legal Resource? With Alex Sanfilippo 46:01

3d ago46:01

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch.com, joins me to discuss strategies for leveraging podcasts effectively, especially for law firms seeking to become authoritative resources in their niche. He talks about the significance of podcasting in marketing strategies, emphasizing consistency, niche targeting, and value addition over pur…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Dennis Garcia 45:32

16d ago45:32

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For tech trends from an in-house perspective, Dennis and Tom welcome Dennis Garcia of Microsoft to their Fresh Voices series. In-house teams are riding the new wave of AI technologies along with the rest of us, but there are unique aspects to their roles in the legal world. Dennis Garcia discusses his team’s approach to AI and other emerging tools,…

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Advancing Your Career: Advice From A Real-Life Success Story 27:03

1h ago27:03

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Guest Shelly A. Walker has enjoyed a career spanning nearly three decades of perpetual growth and advancement. Hear how she learned to move forward with every step, up to her current position as regional office administrator and paralegal manager for a large law firm. Successful careers in the paralegal profession don’t just happen. It takes work, …

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#504: Leveraging Franchise Know-How in Law Practice, with Chad Fox 35:48

1h ago35:48

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Zack talks with Lab Coach Chad Fox about how developing law firm processes can build value for a practice. They specifically discuss how his experience in franchises showed him that the difference between success and failure can often be as simple as creating and abiding by standard operating procedures. Links from the episode:  Check out and regis…

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When states’ rights and healthcare access clash 49:51

31m ago49:51

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From COVID-19 response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the results of 50 states having individual approaches to public health, medical outcomes and healthcare access raise troubling questions. A husband-and-wife team of University of Utah professors dig into the ethics of the American healthcare system in States of Health: The Ethics and Consequ…

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Trump Defense Team Playing Tiddlywinks At A Chess Match 33:24

2h ago33:24

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Trump's attorneys seems as asleep at the switch as their client. ----- Having called Stormy Daniels a liar repeatedly in its opening, the Trump defense team was then shocked and appalled that the prosecution elicited testimony to rehabilitate her credibility. The hits didn't stop there as they attempted to get out of the mess they'd landed in by se…

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EP 508- Office Dynamics Part Two: Organization 20:19

8d ago20:19

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Does your support staff see the big picture or are they trapped in old ruts? The Simon Law Firm support team discusses the importance of empowerment, autonomy and trust when organizing details and logistics for trial.By Legal Talk Network

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Community Table: Hiring Your First Employee And A “Second In Command” 28:47

7d ago28:47

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In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Who should a solo attorney hire first? You’re building your firm. Who’s the next person you add to add (and you want avoid the wrong hire)? For starters, what do you need? Where are you wasting time? From there, “hiring is marketing,” it’s crucial you attract the largest pool of great candid…

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Putting AI to the Test for Legal Services 41:04

19d ago41:04

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Legal tech experts discuss their research and experiments with generative artificial intelligence (AI) for legal services on Talk Justice. Executive Director of the Legal Design Lab Margaret Hagan talks about her research into whether AI is worth the hype for access to justice. Lawyer and NYU professor Sateesh Nori shares his experience with utiliz…

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A Better Perspective: How Mindset Shifts Can Enrich Life and Legal Practice 32:17

20d ago32:17

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Legal practice can be stressful, and it is all too common to go through difficult seasons which, in turn, lead to negative impacts on our overall wellbeing. But, there are ways to equip lawyers with the skills to mindfully combat this tendency. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Laura Kelly about strategies for managing your mindset and findi…

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The Reclassification of Marijuana 33:48

20d ago33:48

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In April of 2024, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency recently announced that they are proceeding with reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would move marijuana from the “Schedule I” group which includes heroin, LSD, quaaludes and ecstasy to “Schedule III” which includes ketamine and some anabolic …

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Emerging Legal Ethics for AI; How-Tos for AI in Law Practice; & “Michigan Man” 44:07

13d ago44:07

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AI’s prime directive is to give you answers, buuuut… it might just be telling you what it thinks you want to hear—with no concern over providing actual verifiable facts. This issue (and oodles of others) have initiated a trickle of case law/guidance/opinions/etc. in the legal AI scene, and you, dear lawyer, want to be on the right side of legal eth…

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Celebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with CBA President Ray Koenig III 43:42

23d ago43:42

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The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building connections and making an impact in Chicago and beyond. In this episode, Trisha Rich talks with CBA's current President Ray Koenig III about the state of the organized bar today, the benefits of bar association involvement, and the CBA's 150th anniversary celebrat…

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#503: Hiring, Growing, and Investing in Your Firm, with Seth Price 44:14

23m ago44:14

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Zack talks with lawyer and digital marketing guru, Seth Price, about the struggles of scaling a small law firm. They discuss how to think about hiring, growing, and investing in your own firm. Seth shares his own growing pains and discusses how he and his partner took Price Benowitz LLP from two to over forty lawyers in less than a decade. If you l…

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Junk Science - Shaken Baby Syndrome 46:53

13h ago46:53

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In the 1980s and 1990s, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) was a popular medical theory used to arrest and convict innocent parents of fatally abusing their children. Unknown at the time, this theory was severely scientifically flawed. Unfortunately, erroneous data collection led experts to believe certain brain injuries in children could only be the resul…

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The Gag Order Pt. 10 38:23

1h ago38:23

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Donald Trump, Drake, And James Ho... punchlines write themselves. ----- Donald Trump's trial shenanigans continue. Is he going to violate the gag order again? It seems inevitable but... our prediction might shock you! But even if his unfiltered "Truthing" is behind him, there are so many other ways to show contempt of court. And a busy week in Morn…

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EP 809- Define Success 30:06

28d ago30:06

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What does success mean to you? Is it a monetary goal? A safe and comfortable home? Or simply the ability to shop at the “fancy” grocery store? Take a moment to re-evaluate your idea of personal success and give yourself some credit for your little successes.By Legal Talk Network

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Google Local Service Ads: To Brand or Not to Brand? 42:16

35m ago42:16

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Y’know what’s super annoying?—Google thinking it was okay to just auto-enroll all LSA clients into their branded queries. Sheesh. Later, should we all be mourning the death of links for SEO (again)? ----- Google… someday, we’d really appreciate it if you stopped being so presumptuous. Listen up, business owners—Google’s auto-enrollment scheme in br…

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The Jigsaw Puzzle Of Old And New Laws Governing Today’s AI 47:38

11d ago47:38

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Generative AI is everywhere, including inside many law practices, creating documents, analyzing data, researching, and creating content. But what happens when AI makes a mistake? Who’s liable? The implications could be enormous, are we may see a new wave of liability litigation. It’s a brave, new world without a lot of legal guardrails. There are e…

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Criminalizing Motherhood and Reproductive Health with Dr. Michelle Goodwin 35:52

2d ago35:52

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Since the Dobbs Supreme Court case was decided, we have gained a heightened awareness of the criminal laws surrounding pregnancies, including the decision to terminate one. But the criminalization of abortion isn’t a new post-Dobbs phenomenon. Women, especially women of color, have frequently faced punitive state laws regulating reproductive health…

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How Strong Branding Moves Clients Through the Marketing Funnel with Erin Andrea Craske 38:47

29d ago38:47

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In this episode, Erin Andrea Craske joins me to discuss the critical aspects of branding, emphasizing the common pitfalls businesses face in their branding strategies. She highlights the lack of engaging branding within the legal industry as a prime example of widespread branding issues. Erin stresses the importance of understanding that regardless…

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Episode 132-My Return to Live Conferences 6:41

4h ago6:41

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I was beginning to think that live conferences were in my rear view mirror...until I attended the Annual Education Conference of the National Association for Law Placement. It was my first live conference in over four years. And I was like a kid in a candy shop. While I've made a point of going to an occasional live event, especially in the last tw…

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