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In this episode, Zack explores the vital role sleep plays in overall health and well-being with Alex Colkit, Founder and CEO of AC Holistic Wellness. They discuss the connection between sleep and mental health, suggest reminders of sleep importance, and emphasize the significance of a consistent sleep schedule. You’ll learn tips to help form healthy sleep habits and how prioritizing rest can lead to better decision-making and emotional stability. Sleep is the cornerstone of good health and can positively impact one's daily choices and well-being. Lack of sleep and poor mental health are interconnected, and good sleep contributes to better decision-making and emotional stability. Zack asks for tips on forming sleep habits and kicking himself into prioritizing sleep without much thought. Alex suggests finding tricks or touch points to remind oneself of the importance of sleep and the negative consequences of sleep deprivation. Stick to a regular sleep schedule, including wake-up and bedtime, to synchronize with the body's circadian rhythm. Links from the episode: If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free!Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe the woman who called the cops on a Black birdwatcher should try using ChatGPT to make up some fake caselaw for her appeal because the real ones aren't helping.After a year of sword rattling that higher education is "hostile to free speech" because students don't appropriately sit quiet and absorb what speakers on stage are laying down, the media grandstanding came to a halt -- and in the case of the NY Post went into reverse -- amid calls to defund CUNY Law School over a speaker. Apparently it's only a "free speech crisis" in one direction. Meanwhile, the Second Circuit seems highly skeptical of Central Park Karen's claim that her former employer defamed her for citing its zero tolerance for racism in firing her. And by "highly skeptical" we mean the panel appears to have granted oral argument simply to dunk on her lawyer. Speaking of lawyers getting dunked on, the hapless attorneys who filed a response filled with fake caselaw they got off of ChatGPT are in serious trouble. But don't mistake this for "the perils of technology" because this was a failure of good old-fashioned lawyering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his new book, The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America, Michael Waldman identifies three times the U.S. Supreme Court caused a public backlash against itself—and warns the court may be well along the path to a fourth massive public backlash.In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Waldman walks the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles through the prior episodes of backlash, starting with the fallout from the Dred Scott decision in 1857. He explains the “switch in time that saved nine,” when in 1937 the court narrowly avoided President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to change the makeup of the court by unexpectedly upholding the constitutionality of New Deal legislation. And he posits that much of the contentious legal wrangling of the past half-century can be seen as a backlash to the Warren Court’s decisions like Brown v. Board of Education.Waldman, a constitutional lawyer who is the president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law and a former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, says that over the period of three days in June 2022, “the Supreme Court changed America.” With decisions overturning Roe v. Wade, loosening gun restrictions and reducing the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency, Waldman argues that the court’s six conservative justices signaled a sea change for the court. He warns that the change from a 5-4 ideological balance to what he terms a “supermajority” of conservative justices will mean a more turbulent relationship between the public and the Supreme Court.In this episode, Waldman shares his thoughts on the position of Chief Justice Roberts in the new balance, his advice on how the public can respond when the Supreme Court acts in opposition to the public will, and a counter-intuitive theory on why having more former politicians on the Supreme Court might have made the court less politically divisive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great, you’ve got a job offer! Should you take less money to follow your passion or jump at a paycheck that might not be in the practice area you love? Acclaimed St. Louis attorney Joan Lockwood joins us to share her inspiring personal success story that started off a bit unconventionally but delivered the fulfilling life Joan wanted in the long run. Tune in for great advice to keep in mind when you come to a crossroads in your career path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a good chance your expert is going to be asked about facts that aren’t in evidence, prior relationships with your firm and their own compensation in the case. Should you be nervous about that? Not if you’ve followed our tips on expert prep. We also discuss the best way to help experts prepare their opinions prior to depo, which will save time, make the depo go more smoothly, and most importantly, eliminate surprises that could cost you your case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professors Morgan Hazelton and Rachael Hinkle have published a fascinating book on one of the mysteries behind Supreme Court decision-making. "Persuading the Supreme Court: The Significance of Briefs in Judicial Decision-Making" combines research of more than 25,000 party and amicus briefs filed between 1984 and 2015 and interviews with former Supreme Court clerks and attorneys to shed light on the use of amicus briefs, one of the more mysterious and consequential features of Supreme Court cases. Both professors have J.D. and Ph.D. degrees and combine unique academic expertise in judicial politics, judicial process, and analytical methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law schools do an excellent job teaching the law, but does anyone teach new lawyers how to communicate and develop positive, productive relationships? Most lawyers graduate with a solid grasp of the law, but many have never learned how to work with clients, colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, and the community at large. Effective communication and relationship development are at the heart of every litigation practice. Communication builds strong cases, establishes rapport with clients and colleagues, and helps litigators explain complicated issues to juries. Guest Nan Joesten, a former corporate executive and litigator and founder of Rapid Evolution LLC, is dedicated to helping attorneys and executives build communication and relationship skills. In this episode, we discuss key elements for communication; strategies to use in the courtroom and in our practices; and tips to help us listen, communicate, connect, get involved, and build a reputation. Hear Nan’s real-world insights and actionable tips--don’t wait to become a better communicator!Stay tuned for our “Quick Tips” segment on mediation at the end of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Sinkus joins me to discuss how to get more leads from your website.He also shares key information you may be missing from your current website, and suggestions and strategies to optimize your pages, marketing strategy, and overall lead generation.Getting to the bottom of a challenge is what Adam does best. He is a passionate and creative problem solver with more than a decade of experience in Marketing, Operations, Customer Journeys, and Training. Adam has worked with some of the largest companies in the US in Technology, Health Insurance, Transportation, and Logistics.Adam gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] Why your website needs constant attention [5:35] How to improve leads to and from your website [7:15] The power of having clear CTAs [10:40] Creating “secondary calls to action” on your site [13:25] Marketing strategies you can develop from have a website, including targeted ads [14:10] Creating a look-alike audience [17:05] Adam’s book review [20:20] Focusing on your website visitor  [25:05] Designing an easy client experience on your website [29:20] Organizing the information on your website [30:15] One big takeaway to implement right away Resources mentioned in this episode:Youtility by Jay BaerConnect with Adam here: https://www.instagram.com/apurposepartnership/ https://twitter.com/AdamSinkus https://linkedin.com/in/adamsinkus https://www.facebook.com/apurposepartnership https://apurposepartnership.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve got a summer trip planned or not, it’s always a good time to start a really great book. Dennis and Tom talk through their personal summer reading goals and how they approach the curation of book lists that hit business and pleasure in equal measures.  Later, what the heck is the Fediverse? Twitter’s slow death has us all a bit annoyed and increasingly disengaged, but social media is still a big part of how we humans interact, so what’s next? Dennis and Tom explain “federated platforms” and what they promise for our future social media experience. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Mentioned in this episode:A Segment: Summer Reading Lists Artificial Intelligence - Melanie Mitchell Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman Ideaflow - Jeremy Utley Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity - Peter Attia Think Again - Adam Grant Rise and Fall Series - Michael Sullivan The Final Architecture Series - Adrian Tchaikovsky  A World of Curiosities - Louise Penny Beyond Data: Reclaiming Human Rights at the Dawn of the Metaverse - Elizabeth M. Renieris Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver Beartown Series - Fredrik Backman  Work Clean - Dan Charnas B Segment: Federal of Social Media Fedi.tipsParting Shots:Libby  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with Joe Hodge from American Printing House for the Blind, about building websites and systems for the visually impaired. They discuss why accessibility plugins may not be the panacea they claim to be and why good accessibility practices are beneficial to all users.Links from the episode: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free!Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices