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Quote of the Day - My advice to young film-makers is this: Don't follow trends, Start them!
What Are The Hottest Legal Trends For 2012?Lawyer2Lawyer Internet RadioDecriminalizing 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. My co-host, Bob Ambrogi, is off today, so please join me as I discuss the hottest trends currently transforming the legal world with attorney and legal trend-watcher Danny Cevallos, the founding partner of Cevallos & Wong, L.L.P.
Predictions For 2012 And Grades For Last Year's PredictionsLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastFrom 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. Please join me and my fellow Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, Robert Ambrogi as we welcome our returning guest, Stephen L. Kaplan from the firm Hicks, Mims, Kaplan & Burns, to review his 2011 predictions and look ahead to a brand new year, 2012!
The Fight For Legal Rights Of War DogsLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastWar 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 euthanized after the fighting stopped. Please join me and my fellow Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney Robert Ambrogi as we welcome Ron Aiello, the president and co-founder of The United States War Dogs Association, and Carter Dillard, the director of litigation for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and discuss what laws need to change so that war dogs get the respect that they deserve from the U.S. military.
The PeaceTones Legal Empowerment Project & the Power of MusicLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastMusic makes the world go ‘round and on this holiday edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, please join me and my fellow co-host and attorney Bob Ambrogi as we celebrate with a music themed show! First up, Bob and I welcome Attorney Jeffrey M. Aresty, founder and current President of Internetbar.org and Attorney Ruha Devanesan, the Executive Director & Vice President of IBO, to talk about the mission of the Internet Bar's PeaceTones Legal Empowerment project. Later in the program, we share a holiday treat from a great songwriter and longtime friend of our extended family, Attorney Larry Savell! Happy Holidays!
Should Cameras Cover Supreme Court Arguments?Lawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastShould 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 harmful. Please join me and my fellow Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney Bob Ambrogi as we welcome Nancy Marder, Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law and Eric P. Robinson, Deputy Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Courts and Media at the University of Nevada in Reno, for an in depth discussion on both sides of this very important issue.
How to Help VeteransLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastWith 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. Please join me and my fellow Lawyer2Lawyer co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi, as we hear from Attorney Nan Heald, the Executive Director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance and Jim Strickland, a nationally recognized expert on disability benefits, to discuss their personal missions to assist our service members with disability benefits and the Service Members Civil Relief Act. They also talk about the role of the VA and how lawyers can help these brave men and women who serve our country.
The Legal Battle Against Drunk DrivingLawyer2Lawyer Internet RadioThe fight against drunk driving has been going on for more than a century. On this week's Lawyer2Lawyer, please join my co-host Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Atlanta DUI Defense Attorney, George Stein and the author of One for the Road: Drunk Driving since 1900, Dr. Barron Lerner of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, for an in-depth discussion on the history, laws, initiatives, and successes and failures surrounding drunk driving.
The Impact Of Budget Cuts On The Court SystemLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastWith court closings, dismissal of cases, and giant backlogs, the American court system is in crisis. In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, please join me and my fellow co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi, as we are joined by Attorney Laura Abel from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and Attorney Stephen N. Zack, former President of the American Bar Association, to take a look at the impact of massive budget cuts on our courts, the cases, the staff and just how long this shortfall will all last.
The Penn State Football ScandalLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastWith 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 liable? Could other university officials, including legendary coach Joe Paterno face criminal charges? What laws need to be changed to prevent this from happening again? In this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, please join me and my fellow co-host and attorney, Bob Ambrogi, along with Professor Marci Hamilton of the Cardozo School of Law and Attorney Philip Masorti, Senior Partner at Masorti-Sullivan P.C. discuss the complexities of this growing scandal.
The Case Against Mob Boss Whitey BulgerLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastOne of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted and infamous Boston gangster, James "Whitey" Bulger, has been captured. Now the epic legal case begins. Please join me and my guests, F. Lee Bailey, famed defense attorney and best-selling author, Dan Rea, long-time TV and radio journalist and lawyer from Boston and David E. Frank, Managing Editor of the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly newspaper, to get inside this incredible story and unfolding legal case. We discuss the prosecution's case against 81-year old Whitey Bulger and his long-time girlfriend, Catherine Greig, who eluded capture for more than 16 years, as well as the type of defense we should expect to see and the ultimate fate of the notorious crime boss. Give a click on the podcast icon below and hear all about this fascinating story.
Snow and Ice LitigationLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastFrom roof collapse to slip and falls to property damage, the recent snowstorms across the country have created a variety of problems. Please join my fellow attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi as he welcomes Attorney David W. White, founding member of the law firm Breakstone, White & Gluck, PC and Attorney James T. Scamby, partner in the law firm of Tucker, Heifetz & Saltzman, LLP, to discuss the legal risks associated with snow and ice and who is responsible for slips, falls and injuries after a storm. They spotlight the Papadopoulos v. Target Corp case, the Massachusetts court ruling which raised the legal risk for property owners who don't shovel their snow and the responsibility of the property owner or manager.
The Current Legal Job MarketLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastThe legal job market has been greatly impacted by the down economy, but has there been a turnaround? Please join me as I welcome Attorney Charles "Chad" Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to give an update on the legal job market. Attorney Volkert talks about the current job market for lawyers and recent law school graduates and offers advice for job seekers. My co-host, Bob Ambrogi, has the week off.
Lawyers USA: Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010Lawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio Podcast2010 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. Please join me and my fellow attorneys and co-host Bob Ambrogi as we welcome Reni Gertner, News Editor of Lawyers USA and Attorney Kevin J. Dunne from the law office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, to discuss Lawyers USA's "Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010". They take an in-depth look at these specific cases and get a defense attorney's perspective.
Gun Control Legislation Debate after the Tucson shootingsLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastThe 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. Please join me and my fellow attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi as we welcome David B. Kopel, Research Director at the Independence Institute in Golden, Colorado and Adam Winkler, professor of constitutional law at UCLA School of Law and author of the soon-to-be released book, Gunfight, to discuss the gun debate. They look at the law at the heart of this debate and new legislation prompted by the shootings.
Challenging Universal Health Care: Merlina vs. MassachusettsLawyer2Lawyer Internet Radio PodcastA challenge to Massachusetts' Universal Health Care law may reveal some insight into what may lie ahead for the Federal Health Care law. Please join me and my fellow attorney and co-host Bob Ambrogi as we welcome Michael Merlina, a resident of Massachusetts who is representing himself in court after being fined $2,000 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for not having health insurance and Attorney David Harlow, a seasoned Health Care attorney, consultant and blogger, to talk about this case and the questions this case raises in our nationwide debate.
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