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Joe and Chris talk about law school, layoffs, and basic decency.After law schools threw a public tantrum over the U.S. News and World Report ranking, with several withholding key data required to create a credible list, the rankings are now out and... they have serious credibility problems. Missing data, important factors glossed over, and shady employment accounting from the schools result in a broken list. Congratulations boycotting schools! You've managed to make it all worse. Meanwhile, in Ohio a pregnant lawyer sought a continuance after being put on emergency bed rest and got denied by the state supreme court because screw your human frailties. Finally, Dechert joins the layoff trend with a 5 percent global cut. As always, we wonder if this has broader significance or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is something bugging you at work, but you are afraid of having an uncomfortable conversation with your boss, even if it might improve your work environment and your own mental health? Today’s episode outlines specific strategies for how and when to start productive discussions with your boss and how to effectively listen to grievances if they are presented to you from your staff. Even if you can’t fix the problem, you can build an environment of trust that will benefit you, your clients and your team in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic, University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck argues the U.S. Supreme Court is expanding its powers at the expense of the rule of law and public transparency.A case ordinarily comes before the U.S. Supreme Court after a long appellate process; receives a public hearing where the case is argued before the justices; then a signed opinion or series of opinions and a majority ruling are issued, which generally comes months after oral arguments—and years after a matter first entered the court system. Given the limited length of each Supreme Court term, there has always been the need for an alternative form of response when the court is not in session or a swift response was absolutely necessary. The vast bulk of those occasions have been in capital cases, where a last-minute appeal might be the difference between life and death.But since 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued many more emergency orders than at any time previously, and on matters ranging from election law to immigration bans, from abortion access to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings.By issuing unsigned majority emergency orders rather than signed majority opinions, Vladeck says the court is establishing precedents without supplying the legal reasonings behind its rulings. During a time when the U.S. Supreme Court and individual justices are being criticized for not abiding by a clear judicial code of ethics, Vladeck argues the secretive nature of the shadow docket will only further undermine public trust in the rule of law.In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Vladeck discusses with the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles the origin of the term “shadow docket,” the dangers he sees for the court and the country, and what remedies may be available to the republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cut through the clutter of misinformation about immigration and find out the facts from our guest attorney, Javad Khazaeli. Javad worked for Homeland Security and the Department of Labor before starting his own firm in St. Louis. You may be surprised to learn that the great majority of people who are in the US without status are Chinese, not Mexican, and that the backlog to process legal immigrants may require applicants to wait decades. If you’d like to learn more about immigration law, Javad recommends reading the Department of State’s Visa Bulletin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are plenty of judicial analytics and litigation prediction tools on the market. They may have differences in execution and focus, but the general rule of thumb is that they look at a judge’s past rulings and opinions to predict how that judge might rule on a similar motion or case in the future. For instance, you can look up how a particular judge on prior motions to dismiss on certain employment discrimination cases to get an idea how they might rule on a similar one currently pending in their courtroom. That knowledge can be important for lawyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Clark, lawyer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Trellis, discusses how the award-winning technology start-up she founded is democratizing access to the law by making state trial court records more accessible and bringing transparency to the judicial system. Nicole describes her vision, reveals the challenges for women entrepreneurs to obtain venture capital, and predicts how legal technology will transform the legal profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest episode of Litigation Radio, where we explore the intersection of business, marketing, and personal growth. We are joined by special guest Steve Fretzin, a highly sought-after business coach and author of The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business. Discover the importance of building a strong network and leveraging it for business development. We also delve into strategies for managing your time effectively and achieving your goals while maintaining control and freedom in your personal and professional life. Steve discusses why lawyers should focus on building a book of business and how to create a business development plan that resonates with potential clients. Join us as we explore the keys to success in business, marketing, and personal growth, and learn how to build a fulfilling and rewarding career while living a balanced and fulfilling life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marijuana was once fodder for stoner comedies and standup routines. But today, medical marijuana is a serious matter in Workers’ Compensation. Fair compensation, and proper medical treatment, is not always as clear as it should be. Laws evolve by the day, state by state.Guest Jenifer Dana Kaufman is a Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp attorney who has developed a wealth of experience where marijuana law collides with fair compensation and treatment. In this episode of Workers’ Comp Matters, hear how Kaufman unraveled a complicated case and how competing state and federal laws tangle the issue of appropriate care when marijuana is involved, even when prescribed in a state where medical marijuana is legal.Intent and medical recommendations matter, but can insurers be required to pay for a drug that is technically illegal under federal law? What’s the difference between an insurer paying directly for marijuana vs. reimbursing a patient? Take a deep dive into how marijuana therapy as a Workers’ Comp issue continues to develop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re doing something a little different. Daniel Callahan joins me to discuss a case study in marketing mastery, and shares his best tips of what to do (and what not to do) that he has learned over the years.Daniel Callahan is the owner of Callahan Consulting Group LLC and the former President and Managing Partner of California’s Premier Litigation Firm, Callahan & Blaine, headquartered in Santa Ana California. Throughout his career, Daniel J. Callahan has always been known as one of the top trial attorneys in California. His notable jury verdicts included a $934,000,000 jury verdict obtained after a three-month jury trial in a complex business dispute entitled Beckman Coulter vs. Flextronics. This unanimous verdict was the largest in California in 2003 and remains the largest in Orange County history.Daniel gives listeners actionable tips on: [4:15] How marketing has evolved over the years, and the tactics Daniel is still using today [6:05] How much time to put into traditional vs. online marketing [13:55] How to approach internet marketing [20:25] Marketing mistakes made over the years [22:35] Perfecting your elevator pitch [26:20] Daniel's book recommendation [35:00] One big takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode:Man's Search for Meaning by Victor FranklConnect with Daniel here: https://www.instagram.com/dancallahanconsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/callahandaniel https://www.facebook.com/dancallahanconsulting https://callahanconsulting.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

According to the EPA, “The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 -- otherwise known as CERCLA or Superfund -- provides a Federal "Superfund" to clean up uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases of pollutants and contaminants into the environment. Through CERCLA, the EPA was given power to seek out those parties responsible for any release and assure their cooperation in the cleanup.”In this episode of our Environmental Law series, host Craig william joins Professor of environmental law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Katrina F. Kuh, as they spotlight CERCLA and discuss the origin and history, purpose, and impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices