Best ABA Government Podcasts (2024)

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10 Tips For Summer Associates: Turn That Summer Program Into A Job 52:27

1h ago52:27

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It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for law student summer associate and clerkship programs. If you’re a law student, hear from two successful lawyers who used summer associateships to launch bright careers. Guests Monica Latin and Debrán O'Neil are partners at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal LLP in Dallas. Latin is now the managing pa…

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How generative AI can help you market your legal practice 33:25

1h ago33:25

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There has been a lot of talk and concern about generative AI tools and how they are changing the legal industry. A major worry for many lawyers is that these tools could replace them or make them redundant. But what about the potential of generative AI to help lawyers generate business, market themselves more effectively, and make more money? On th…

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Banking, Regulations, and Litigation: A Perfect Match 40:26

26d ago40:26

40:26

America’s banks play a critical role in our economy, and the industry is one of the most heavily regulated, with rules that affect nearly every consumer, borrower, and saver. In this episode, enjoy a deep dive into the web of regulations banks navigate daily and the role that litigators play. Guests Aaron Krauss and Brett Watson participated in the…

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Can generative AI tools make it easier for lawyers to offer pro bono services? 53:06

1M ago53:06

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A commonly cited solution to helping bridge the access-to-justice canyon is for lawyers to provide more pro bono work. In that regard, have generative artificial intelligence tools made it easier for lawyers to provide pro bono services?By Legal Talk Network

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

1M 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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Will generative AI (finally) spell the end of the billable hour? 26:22

2M 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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Lawyers Managing Stress: Living a Healthier, Happier, and Less Stressful Life 41:21

2M 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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The Jigsaw Puzzle Of Old And New Laws Governing Today’s AI 47:38

2M ago47:38

47:38

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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Jurors: Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make, They’ll Be Watching You 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Litigators are used to being in front of a jury. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a member of that jury? What are jurors watching? What do they notice? Guest Chauntis Jenkins-Floyd, an experienced litigator, recently served on a jury. And what she learned as a juror is eye opening. Like most of us, Jenkins-Floyd has been summoned for…

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Defending the Rights of People Living with HIV 47:22

3M ago47:22

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An HIV-positive diagnosis can thankfully now be managed with antiretroviral drugs that keep infection levels nearly undetectable. However, the widespread fear and panic that accompanied the AIDS crisis in the 1980s created rampant panic and discrimination against HIV-positive people, especially gay men. And unfortunately, that discrimination still …

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The future of DEI programs in the legal industry 35:06

3M ago35:06

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The lack of diversity when it comes to race, gender, sexuality, disability and social class within the legal profession is nothing new. However, the last decade has marked a gradual increase in diversity across all fields.By Legal Talk Network

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Her Story: Obstacles Faced By Women in the Legal Profession 45:58

3M ago45:58

45:58

Meet Teresa Beck and Claire Gibson, two successful and experienced litigators who are deeply involved in the ABA Litigation Section’s Woman Advocate Committee and its two books featuring essays from women in the legal profession: “Her Story: Lessons in Success from Lawyers Who Live It” (2017) and the recent follow-up “Her Story: The Resilient Woman…

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Step by Step: How a Prominent Litigator Built Her High-Profile Career 36:22

4M ago36:22

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We return to our series profiling leading litigators and business builders with guest Paula Hinton, a litigation partner and executive committee member with international firm Winston & Strawn. She’s held numerous leadership positions, is recognized across the profession, and handles a variety of complex cases. And she did it her way. “It starts wi…

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Discovering the DNA of a Genetics Lawyer 37:19

4M ago37:19

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Jennifer Wagner’s legal path always included a desire to advance equality and civil rights. But her anthropology passion (and eventual Ph.D.) laser beamed her legal focus to the cellular level: genetics and the human genome. As an assistant professor of Law, Policy, and Engineering and Anthropology at Penn State University, this sticky lawyer has c…

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Could automated transcription tools replace human court reporters? 37:47

4M ago37:47

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Transcription technology has existed for a while now, but its accuracy has never been that high. Now, artificial intelligence could make automated transcription even more accurate. As the tech becomes better and better, is it possible that it could eventually replace human court reporters?By Legal Talk Network

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Making a Living and Living Your Best Life as an Outdoor Recreation Lawyer 40:15

5M ago40:15

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Growing up in North Carolina with parents in the home construction business, Forrest Merithew cut his teeth on construction sites, played in the dirt, and developed an early passion for outdoor adventures. Always game for new challenges, he pursued a law career and discovered how his deep experience in construction and his outdoor recreation pursui…

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You Need An Expert Witness, But Where Do You Find One? 43:11

5M ago43:11

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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 Russ Rosenzweig, CEO 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 endorsement by the American Bar Assoc…

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How Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Legal Tech Can Up Your Game 37:24

5M ago37:24

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Guest Kathryn “Katie” DeBord leads product development strategy at the global firm DISCO in technological, cloud-based solutions for lawyers and law firms. Tech, from the earliest stages of every case, is no longer an option. Everything from eDiscovery – sifting through oceans of data – to analyzing witness statements to adjusting trial strategy on…

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Fall in love with legal technology at this year's ABA Techshow 36:04

6M ago36:04

36:04

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than with your favorite lawyers, legal professionals, technologists and thought leaders who will be on hand to teach lucky conference goers about all the latest trends and developments in the field of legal technology?By Legal Talk Network

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Sticky Lawyer Storytime: From Litigation to ADR to Children’s Literature 40:49

6M ago40:49

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Alysen Bayles launched her legal career with an early interest in dispute resolution. Then after several years as in-house counsel and a law firm litigator, she found a mediation mentor and increasingly used alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and mediation in her private practice. Appreciative of how ADR gives both sides a voice, Alysen is now di…

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A Career (or Two or Three) in Service: A Government Attorney, ABA Leader, and Emergency Medical Technician 42:17

6M ago42:17

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Chris Jennison is a government attorney with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He’s an American Bar Association Officer and Young Lawyer Member-At-Large. He’s also a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician and board president with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. Oh, and he’s also a father of two young children. Aside from sleep, this…

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Want to clear a criminal record? This lawyer has an app for that 35:57

6M ago35:57

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The impact for people clearing their criminal records can be life-changing, leading to long-term employment and financial security. And research shows that it also helps prevent recidivism. But the path to expungement is not always easy, requiring people with criminal records to navigate an unfamiliar, costly and drawn-out process. That’s where law…

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New Lawyer? Tips for Fitting in, Standing Out, and Learning on the Job 49:19

6M ago49:19

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Newly admitted lawyers can feel overwhelmed and intimidated. Law schools can’t teach everything, and there’s a lot of on-the-job learning. Some of the work is difficult and complicated. Some of what’s required is as simple as showing up on time and doing work that looks perfect and is free of typos (yes, that matters, even for internal communicatio…

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Finding New Clients 39:05

7M ago39:05

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When it comes to your business development goals, guest (and rainmaker) Merrick “Rick” Gross explains the two biggest pools for new clients: internal and external. Internal client development is often overlooked, but it’s as important as finding external clients. Build your book of business through other attorneys at your own firm, especially if yo…

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From Wyoming to the Hague: Becoming an International Human Rights Lawyer 47:20

7M ago47:20

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Haydée Dijkstal grew up in Wyoming, but frequent travel to visit the families of her Puerto Rican mother and Dutch father piqued her interest in international relations at a young age. In fact, it led her all the way to The Hague and a career in international criminal law and human rights law. In this episode, Haydée shares her path to internationa…

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How a Data Privacy Attorney and Extreme Athlete Goes With the Flow 42:23

7M ago42:23

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Swimming by the time he learned to walk, Adam Grant soon ran faster than the other kids in school and biked when others drove cars. His interest in triathlons and ultra-marathons was a natural path for him. But creating a data privacy legal practice during the advent of the iPhone? Turns out, this sticky lawyer manifests his best ideas when he’s in…

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Well-Being in the Legal Profession: You Are Not Alone 1:00:54

7M ago1:00:54

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Litigators face a variety of intense stressors including tight deadlines, conflicts with opposing counsel, traumatic issues facing clients, and the competitive nature of litigation. It’s a daily battle. What can lawyers do to maintain their mental and physical well-being, and how can courts engage, recognize, and help address these problems? Host D…

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What were the top legal tech stories of 2023? 46:00

7M ago46:00

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As 2023 draws to a close, the Legal Rebels Podcast looks at the top stories in legal technology for the year. Between the explosion in popularity of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence tools, the continued use of virtual or hybrid working arrangements and the underwhelming mergers and acquisitions market, it was certainly an eventf…

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The George Floyd Murder and Next Steps in the Fight Against Police Violence 34:16

8M ago34:16

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George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, during a brutal arrest by Minneapolis police in public view. His death sparked protests across the country—a call for an end to police brutality. Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder and pleaded guilty to federal charges, and the three other officers were convicted of state and feder…

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Making an Impact Through BigLaw Pro Bono Service 32:06

8M ago32:06

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Most attorneys hope to impact their clients’ lives and livelihoods by providing expert representation. As chief pro bono counsel at Arnold & Palmer’s New York office, Lucy McMillan’s legal career is keenly focused on making positive change for those who often can’t afford good legal representation. Lucy forges deep relationships with non-profits an…

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Farming and Law: How One Sticky Lawyer Manages to Do Both 44:06

8M ago44:06

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Raised on an Indiana farm by an engineer dad who farmed after work, attorney John Schwarz has never been a stranger to long days and manual labor. He knows firsthand the struggles farmers face dealing with the USDA Farm Service Agency, grain contracts, solar leases, and all the farm-related legal issues in between. As a row crop farmer, he’s deep i…

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Student Loans and the End of Forbearance 42:56

8M ago42:56

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Americans owe a combined $1.7 trillion in student loans, and the past few years have been a roller coaster ride. Now that the pandemic forbearance is over, what’s next? You may have your own debts, or you may be helping clients deal with these new pressures. What happens if you or your client can’t make a payment or can’t reallocate finances? Now t…

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How this lawyer uses TikTok to skewer law firm culture 34:47

8M ago34:47

34:47

Legal professionals are not immune to the pull of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. Some are even using short-form videos to inform clients about their law practice; build their business or brand; or shed light on the culture of BigLaw, crafting short-form video content giving an insider look at the profession. Among them is A…

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International Arbitration: When Your Case Needs a Passport 34:29

9M ago34:29

34:29

Let’s talk about international arbitration, an indispensable tool for resolving cross-border conflicts. But first, forget everything you think you know about civil procedure, because home court rules might not apply. In this episode, Dave welcomes guest Aurore Nicaud, an associate with Greenberg Traurig and an international arbitration attorney. Li…

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From the Barre to the Bar: An Immigration and IP Lawyer for the Ballet World 44:21

9M ago44:21

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Cielomar Puccio grew up dancing in Puerto Rico. And although she didn't pursue it professionally, her passion for ballet led her to a unique niche law practice. Based in Miami, Cielo's practice focuses on helping dancers, choreographers, and others in the arts with immigration and intellectual property matters. With a background in advertising and …

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So Long and Farewell: Asked and Answered’s host is stepping down 35:32

9M ago35:32

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After 13 years and 170 episodes, Asked and Answered host Stephanie Francis Ward is hanging up her headphones and switching off her mic. Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal’s first and longest-running podcast, is ending its run—at least for now. In this final episode, Ward discusses her podcast tenure with the Journal’s Lee Rawles. Ward recently acc…

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(New) Order In The Court? A Focus On Judicial Ethics And Bias 48:18

9M ago48:18

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Let’s talk about the elephant in the courts: judicial ethics. Recent events in the U.S. Supreme Court have refocused the legal profession’s understanding of ethical, unbiased, and fair behavior in our nation’s courts. Guests in this episode include Charles Geyh, a law professor who studies and writes about judicial ethics, and the honorable Pamela …

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How generative AI is already changing contract review 39:16

9M ago39:16

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One of the areas that has already felt the effects of ChatGPT and other large language models is contracts. Users can now use these AI-enhanced tools to help them quickly draft, analyze and review contracts. All you have to do is type in what you want, and the tech does the rest. Of course, it isn’t that simple. The technology is still in its infan…

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A Tribal Lawyer Who Champions the Rights of Nature 45:08

10M ago45:08

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Frank Bibeau’s life as a member of the Anishinaabe or Ojibwe people in northern Minnesota has largely been governed by his reservation’s tribal laws and customs. And manoomin—or wild rice—plays a central role in his culture as a primary food that requires protection. But what happens when the tribe’s right to manoomin is threatened by state and fed…

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Environmental Justice: Fighting for Fairness and a Safe Environment 47:54

10M ago47:54

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The locations of airports, polluting factories and incinerators, and other environmental hazards in disadvantaged or predominantly minority communities isn’t an accident, and it’s not fair. In a changing world and climate, ensuring transparency, fairness, clean water and air, and a safe environment for all is more important than ever. In this episo…

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Pioneering Animal Advocacy: Pakistan's First Animal Law Attorney 40:15

10M ago40:15

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Hira Jaleel is Pakistan’s first accredited Animal Law attorney, who has fought a lion's share of legal battles around animal welfare and animal rights, helping to shape federal and provincial legislation around animals in Pakistan. She vividly recounts troubling issues around live animal markets and the exotic animal trade that needs government ove…

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Interested in trying AI to write? It's as easy as opening a document 39:20

10M ago39:20

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When lawyers hear the term "LLM," their first thought may go to a master of law degree that a person earns after law school. However, the acronym also stands for “large language model,” which is technology that generates and creates writing for offerings that include ChatGPT and Google Bard. The technology doesn’t know what is accurate—that’s where…

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Pro Bono Burnout: What Can We Do? A Panel Discussion 38:05

10M ago38:05

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Burnout: It’s real and it can affect all of us. In this episode, Dave invites a panel of experts to tackle this important and potentially damaging syndrome as it affects attorneys who volunteer their time in a pro bono setting. The demands never seem to end, but volunteering is meant to “fill your cup,” not overflow it. A Bloomberg survey found bur…

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Thinking About the Future of Law, Technology, and AI, As Well As Legal Issues Superheroes Face 45:18

10M ago45:18

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What do you get when you combine a computer scientist, an attorney specializing in Intellectual Property law, and a comic book aficionado? A very interesting sticky lawyer. James Daily pursued a master’s degree in computer science while earning his law degree at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Now he represents clients in intellec…

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What is the future of remote working in the law firm world? 29:37

11M ago29:37

29:37

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home and communicating and collaborating via real-time communication tools has become the norm for many law firms and offices. The benefits of such arrangements are obvious. However, some firms, including several of the largest in the country, have begged to differ. Citing a need to maintain or preserve…

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What’s Up With SCOTUS? The Shadow Docket, Accountability, And Justice 39:42

11M ago39:42

39:42

What’s up at the U.S. Supreme Court, which has rocked the legal world with a conservative majority rolling back rights the rights of minorities, including 2023 rulings against affirmative action for college admissions and affirming the rights of business owners to deny service to LGBTQ patrons based on religious beliefs. Guest Stephen Vladeck is a …

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A Multi-Course Conversation With a New York City Restaurant Lawyer 41:58

11M ago41:58

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Jasmine Moy did not always love the practice of law, but she has always loved food and the fine dining experience. As a young attorney in New York, she fueled her passion for the foodie world by treating herself to wonderful high-end restaurant experiences and writing articles about them as a hobby. She eventually pivoted from litigation to restaur…

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Investigations of federal judges are rare and should happen more, former clerk says 33:52

11M ago33:52

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After almost 40 years on the bench, Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has sued her chief, two judge colleagues and the Federal Circuit Judicial Council, following a court committee interview and a medical records request, which she denied, and a suggestion that she should be suspended from work for one year. …

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