Law. Technology. Ethics. Techno-Ethics. Productivity. Nowadays lawyers, law firms and legal professionals must address a wide range of issues. It could be cybersecurity and phishing today, and tomorrow it could be the need to train staff on how to use Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word. You name it, if it's related to law, tech or ethics, this jargon-free podcast will cover the topic. Sponsored by Integrated Technology Services, LLC and the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC, experts and prac ...
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This podcast will cover themes related to raising kids. The host will take psychoanalytic, parenting, and educational perspectives when parenting or working with children. Each episode will answer questions about challenging situations children and adults can find themselves in. Furthermore, the idea that it is necessary to provide blankets and boundaries for kids will be explored. Artwork was done by Elisa Keane and music is from Uppbeat.
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Just Say No to Google, Or Those Other Listening Devices In a Law Office
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We love Amazon Alexa, Google, Siri and all those listening devices. They are fun, great at home, but an absolute no around offices. Lawyers, and any other profession handling confidential or sensitive information, simply can't have them around. In this episode of the Legal Tech Podcast, Attorney and privacy expert Daniel J. Siegel explains why thos…
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Why Pennsylvanians Need to Buy More Medical Coverage in Their Automobile Insurance Policies
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Pennsylvanians should purchase more than the minimum $5,000 medical coverage in their auto insurance policies for several important reasons: When you buy auto insurance, you buy medical coverage to pay for your medical bills. Most people buy the minimum, yet if you are seriously hurt, or even just need a few tests, you may use up/exhaust your medic…
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OMG - The Martians Are Coming - It's Time For Judges & Others to Calm Down About Artificial Intelligence
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Oh my God, the Martians are invading the legal world. Have you heard? There is this new thing called "Artificial Intelligence," and lawyers apparently have it do all of their work, including filing court documents. Or so it seems. Talk about AI is everywhere. At its core, this podcast is a plea for rationality and calmness. At another level, it poi…
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The Myth of the 90 Day Rule - Why Injured Workers in Pennsylvania Almost Never Have to Treat With the Company Doctor
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The constant mantra that injured workers in Pennsylvania must treat with a "company doctor" for 90 days, or they won't receive their workers' compensation benefits, is a myth, albeit one that many attorneys who represent injured workers erroneously accept as gospel. This podcast, by Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorney Daniel J. Siegel, shre…
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Spouses Don't Get It All - In Pennsylvania, If You Die Without a Will, Your Spouse Doesn't Get Everything
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One of the great mistakes people make is not having a Will, because they assume their spouse will get everything anyway. If you don't have a Will and live in Pennsylvania, you are wrong. If you don't have a Will, and you have kids, your spouse doesn't get everything, and your kids may end up inheriting a lot of your estate. But if you draft a Will,…
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Rotten Fish - Time to Get Rid of Old, Outdated & Unsupported Software - Before Your Computers Get Sick
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If you eat food past its expiration date and it has spoiled, you could suffer a fever, chills, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Or if it is really bad, you could contract E.coli, listeria, or salmonella. Now, imagine if your computer contracted the electronic versions of these conditions and got sick. Computer software also has “use …
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The Basics of Applying for Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits
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Social Security Disability Benefits Attorney Christa Frank High of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC discusses the basics of applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. She addresses the requirements for Social Security Disability (SSD) as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For both SSD and SSI, you must show the Social Securi…
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NCIS: What in the world were they thinking, and why does that matter for lawyers, legal professionals, and anyone else who has to keep information confidential?
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Lawyers, paralegals, legal support staff, and other businesses that must maintain the confidentiality of client and other information must be careful not to allow devices such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's Siri to listen to and record conversations with this type of sensitive information. This podcast focuses on a recent episode of…
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The World Series as an Allegory For Success in the Law, and in Business
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When Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker celebrated his team’s victory in game 1 of the 2022 World Series, he did so before the game was over, bragging to the TV announcer how rare it is to joke and laugh during a game. Dusty Baker was convinced his invincible team had won the game. But the last laugh went to the Philadelphia Phillies, who roared ba…
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What the ??? It's Time Lawyers & Businesses Used Multifactor Authentication
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Spear phishing and other forms of cybercrime are targeting law firms and businesses, and these firms need to be prepared, and need to prepare clients and customers to avoid being victims of cybercriminals who just want to steal their money. For lawyers, who are required to have technological competence, that means far more than just using antivirus…
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OH MY GOD! Pennsylvania Disciplinary Counsel Contacted Me. What Do I Do With the DB-7?
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One of the scariest moments an attorney has is when he or she receives a letter from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) advising the lawyer that it is investigating a complaint and that it has passed its initial review stage. The notice letter, called a DB-7 or Request for Statement of Respondent's Position, is impo…
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Do The Work: Part II of the Kailyn Torres Interview
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This is Part II of the Kailyn Torres interview, where we pick up six months after the last discussion to discuss how she is doing, motherhood, therapy, and doing the work.By Duke Novak
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Cybersecurity While Away From Home - Practical Tips For Keeping Your Devices & Data Safe from Hackers
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In this episode, techno-ethics attorney and cybersecurity expert Daniel J. Siegel provides practical information and tips how to keep all of your devices, including cellphones, tablets, and so many other items, safe while you are away from home. It is easy to let down your guard while relaxing or away on business, and cybercriminals know this, and …
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A Consumer's Guide to Buying Automobile Insurance in Pennsylvania
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Buying automobile insurance in Pennsylvania can be very confusing. The insurance can cost a lot, and it isn't always easy to know what all the coverages are and which coverages you should buy. At times, insurance salespeople will try to steer you toward coverage that doesn't protect you. In this podcast, Attorney Daniel J. Siegel provides an easy-t…
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Lawyers Need To Plan For Illness, Incapacity & Death To Protect Their Clients & Their Families
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Lawyers, like everyone else, want to believe they will live forever. Or at the least, they believe that they will work until they make the decision to retire, and then transition smoothly into retirement. For solo attorneys, and many others, this dream is often just a dream. Instead of smooth transitions, they may face sudden illnesses, periods of …
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Why You Need a Lawyer When Preparing Your Will & Other Estate Planning Documents
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There is no more important set of documents than your Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Advanced Healthcare Directive and Power of Attorney, which assure that your wishes are honored if you become ill and when you die. A qualified lawyer, familiar with the issues and nuances of estate planning can perform those services, focusing on your needs,…
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We Will Figure It Out: An Interview with Kailyn Torres
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This is an additional, bonus episode of season one to end the year, 2021. It is an interview with Kailyn Torres, a young lady who is a part of the security team at the high school where I'm currently employed. She also attended the same high school, in the program that I currently oversee as a social worker, before I started working there. The "Str…
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Don't Eat the Phish - Practical Advice How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
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Phishing and Spear-Phishing are two methods used by cyberattackers to obtain personal information from clients, staff and family, and to gain access to computers and office networks in order to install malware and ransomware. In this episode of the Legal Tech Podcast, attorney and technologist Daniel J. Siegel, a pioneer in the field of Techno-Ethi…
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Don't Use Free Wi-Fi - Pa. Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Every User, Not Just Criminals
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For years, legal ethics attorneys and many other experts have warned about the dangers of using free Wi-Fi, and Starbucks has become the poster child for the dangers of logging into unsecured and unprotected computer networks. With its recent Opinion in Commonwealth v. Dunkins, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued clear advice and a clear warn…
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How to Protect Yourself When Buying Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania
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Almost everyone has a car, and every car and truck registered in Pennsylvania must have auto insurance under the Pa. Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. But what many people don't realize is that when you buy insurance, you are protecting yourself in the case of claims against you and protecting yourself if you are injured by the negligence…
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You Can't Stick Your Head In the Sand - Attorneys Need to Understand Social Media
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When it comes to social media, and the impact of Facebook, Twitter and other sites on the practice of law, lawyers can no longer merely stick their heads in the sand and feign ignorance. As the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled, "Attorneys must acquaint themselves with the nature of social media to guide themselves and their non-lawyer staff …
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It's Time to Revise the Model Rules of Professional Conduct to Address Technology
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Did you know that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which govern attorney ethics, were created in 1983, the same year that Microsoft introduced Word? In fact, the rules, which have been adopted in every state, have not been modified significantly since 1983 to address the massive impact of technology on the practice of law. Attorney Daniel J…
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Duke talks about ACEs and the long term effects of toxic stress. He discusses trauma informed care and the program he has helped create at the high school he works at. He ends by telling a story he wrote for the students he works with.By Duke Novak
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Duke talks about the life and work of Janusz Korczak and how his ideas can be applied today.By Duke Novak
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Daniel J. Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson PH.D.
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Duke talks about the book "The Power of Showing Up" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.By Duke Novak
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Duke discusses the work of Ken Wilber and how he applies it to social work and working with kids.By Duke Novak
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Cheri Huber: There is Nothing Wrong with You
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Duke goes through the book by Cheri Huber, "There is Nothing Wrong with You: For Teens", that he uses as a lesson when running groups with teenagers. He attempts to answer the question, How do I instill confidence in my child?By Duke Novak
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Neil Gorman interviews Duke Novak about D.W. Winnicott, a child pediatrician and psychoanalyst.By Duke Novak
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Duke talks about the power of mindfulness, leads a meditation, tells a story, and answers a question about transitioning kids from one activity to the next.By Duke Novak
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Duke and his daughter Nora sing a song together and share some thoughts about Mister Rogers. Duke also explores what makes Mister Rogers so great when working with children and how his television show reached so many toddlers.By Duke Novak
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Blankets and Boundaries Explained and the Work of Father Gregory Boyle and Homeboy Industries
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This episode begins with Duke describing an event in his early thirties that threw him for a loop and continues to explain why the title of this podcast is Blankets and Boundaries. From there he discusses and explores the work of Father Gregory Boyle and ends by answering a question from a parent.By Duke Novak
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