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Rapid new developments in AI and ChatGPT, especially, have given rise to many questions across the legal industry about how to use this technology both effectively and ethically. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway turn to Nicole Black for insights on the current landscape of AI and its uses in legal practice. Nicole addresses concerns about accuracy, bias, and confidentiality issues surrounding AI and ChatGPT and also shares how this technology could positively impact legal professionals as it continues to be developed and improved.Nicole Black is an attorney and leads SME and External Education at MyCase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are falsely accused of crimes all the time. It’s bad enough when it happens by accident, but it’s even worse when the accuser has something to gain from it. Join us as we explore the role of jailhouse informants and confidential sources in implicating the wrongfully accused with Justin Brooks, Founder and Director of the California Innocence Project, Assistant Public Defender Scott Sanders, and former Investigator Detective Gregory McKnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the final episode of our three-part series on the remarkable story of Brian Banks, a former NFL football player who was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In this episode, we will delve deeper into the challenges that Brian faced after his release from prison; including the numerous restrictions and legal obstacles that he had to navigate during his probation, the social stigma and fear that comes with living as a registered sex offender, and the struggle for him to rebuild his life.In addition, we will discuss a pivotal moment in Brian's journey when someone unexpected from his past reappears, offering him the chance he needs to clear his name, regain his freedom, and help pave his way to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we hear more of Brian’s story, a high school football who had his life turned upside down when he was wrongfully convicted of rape and sentenced to 5 years in prison. This episode delves deep into the traumatic experience of Brian's imprisonment, the injustices he faced in the criminal justice system, and the incredible resilience and strength it took for him to maintain hope and fight for his eventual freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2002, Brian Banks was a 17-year-old high school football star with a promising future ahead of him. He was getting the attention of Division 1 teams at major universities and was on the brink of making his dreams come true. Unfortunately, his life took a tragic turn when he was knowingly and falsely accused of kidnapping and rape of a female classmate. Despite maintaining his innocence, the combination of poor legal counsel, lack of investigative work, and a broken justice system resulted in Banks spending over five years in prison for a crime he did not commit.In this episode, Brian recounts the shocking experience of being falsely accused, losing his athletic prospects, and an ill-advised plea deal that hurt him way more than it helped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back on Oct. 21, 1976, President Gerald Ford signed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) into law, highlighting that this law “provides sound state and local programs to deal with ever increasing amounts of municipal solid wastes generated in this country.” In this episode of our Environmental Law series, we spotlight the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act better known as RCRA. We discuss regulations, goals, importance, impact, and how far we have come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as Zack and Professor Sandefur talk about what it takes to increase access to justice. They discuss what it really means, the unauthorized practice of law, and how we can find a path to meaningful regulations.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

What’s new for NALA in 2023. Start by getting excited about the 2023 NALA conference with NALA’s chief executive officer, Vanessa Finley. This time in Boston in July. You don’t want to miss it. With 30 educational sessions, CLE credits are yours to earn with three ways to attend: the full, in person experience; a hybrid in-person/virtual package; and the single-day pass in person. Early bird specials available until May 12.NALA in 2023 is also providing the CP (Certified Paralegal) exam review track covering every section of the exam – including the writing section. (Psst, co-host Tony Sipp is taking the exam and will be participating!)And the new NALA Compensation Survey Report is out. These are good times for paralegal professionals, we are in demand. The profession is growing by about 12% and salaries are up. Log in to your NALA account and see if you’re getting paid what you’re worth after the COVID pandemic shook things up across the profession.Plus, the new NALA YouTube Channel. See what you’ve been missing and subscribe today for the latest videos. Advocacy, information, community. NALA works for paralegals. “Be in the now, be in the know, be NALA.”Resources from This Episode:NALA conferenceNALANALA CP exam prep and educational materialsNALA Compensation Survey 2022NALA on YouTubeVanessa Finley, previous appearances on the Legal Talk Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get your best clients to hire you? Jared welcomes Bruce La Fetra, a real, live client whisperer, to chat about how to flip your usual script and market to the clients you actually want.Later, the guys play “Technical ‘Knox’ Out,” a trivia round highlighting Knoxville, TN, facts—past and present.And, who knew? Apparently, Jared’s devotion to flip phones rivals that of the Laguna Beach teen scene in 2004. But, Jared’s relationship with his beloved, flippy phones has been riddled with angst as of late. Tune in for the drama.Bruce La Fetra is a consultant at Eastwood Strategy Advisors.-----We talked about Knoxville - which is in Tennessee; so, here are some Nashville (also in Tennessee) artists!-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing track is This is Love by Alsever Lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clarence Thomas takes some me time.An ethical quagmire surrounds Clarence Thomas. No, not that one. Not that one either. This one is about the gifts he's taken over the years without disclosures. Donald Trump took all of a couple hours after his indictment to start riling up his mob against the judge and prosecutor. And a Paul Hastings associate issues some bad advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices