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In this edition, host Trisha Rich and co-host Jennifer Byrne are joined by immigration attorney, author, Forbes contributor, and former UN correspondent, Andy Semotiuk, to discuss the history of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the international laws that are implicated by Russia's actions and the humanitarian crisis that has resulted. Special thanks to our sponsors: InfoTrack, Posh Virtual Receptionists, LLC, Embroker, and Smokeball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the new Texas social media law banning platforms from moderating content really require you to listen to this episode? Well, it's on Twitter so now you're compelled! Frustratingly, this reasoning is just as stupid as the Fifth Circuit's crayon-scratched opinion rubber stamping the statute. It's an opinion so bad that Justice Alito immediately swooped in to get the appeal rolling. Meanwhile, we also talk about the changing nature of in-house counsel and the growth of "legal operations" as the chief operating officers of legal departments, a judge with a penchant for handcuffing lawyers, and the latest law school dean hypocrisy. Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facial recognition software is becoming a greater part of our everyday lives. But the technology is controversial and not without its critics. Questions about its accuracy—especially relating to recognizing minority faces—remain.Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her house is bigger. He did an expert depo and you haven’t. She’s got four trials in the next two months and you only have one. Does it really matter? Will attaining that thing actually make you happy? And why do we compare ourselves to others and suck the joy out of our own accomplishments? Prepare to examine your own vulnerabilities as we discuss upward and downward comparisons, personal priorities, and strategies to keep unproductive comparisons from living rent-free in our brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of our depo discussion offers 15 additional tips on strategy and goal-setting during prep, including opening the door to admit evidence, preparing exhibits, and doing your homework on your witness. We also discuss how to improve your depo outline (yes, you should have one!) and what you should add to keep your focus on the witness and not on your legal pad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Half-assed marketing plans not really working for you? Jared’s got Cady Darago here to nudge (or shove, nicely, if needed) you in the direction you actually need to go. They chat about effective, fun approaches to marketing your law firm, customizing plans for a niche practice, and how CRM software will seriously change your life for the better.Then, Jared has come up with yet another new game: “Philly Fanatics,” where Cady must identify which crazy fan behaviors were actually committed by wacked out Philly sports enthusiasts.Also, Jared shares the Big 4 software tools every law practice needs and why. Cady Darago is a Principal at ESQuisite Marketing, LLC.-----In honor of the Big 4 software tools being discussed, here's a playlist of great songs by quartets.-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is There Will Be Another Day by Alessandro Gugel. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to serve at the pleasure of the President? Just because a lawyer works for the Executive Branch does not mean they are suddenly relieved of professional responsibilities. Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey stops by to discuss his time with the Department of Justice, dealing with the press, and the critical importance for attorneys to maintain independent judgment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybercrime, particularly ransomware, has skyrocketed over the past few years, leading to data breach lawsuits, regulatory actions, and significant business losses. Attorneys are often the first line of defense and have to advise clients on notice obligations; working with law enforcement; mitigating losses; leveraging insurance; and defending and prosecuting related negligence and data privacy claims. Special guest, Latosha Ellis, joins host, Dave Scriven-Young, to discuss how to advise clients, litigate liability, and maximize insurance recovery when it comes to ransomware and cyber breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some say that the only predictable part of litigation is knowing that the unpredictable will happen. What do you do during a hearing or trial when these unexpected events arise? Experienced trial lawyers, Hon. Judge Carroll J. Kelly, Marc Zucker, Jennifer Seme and Mark A. Romance sit down with host, Dave Scriven-Young, to discuss Tips for Preparing for the Unexpected; and How to Handle the Unexpected, such as failed technology, problems with witness testimony and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. It brings together top litigation professionals from across the country to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. Hear highlights from this year’s 2022 Litigation Section Annual Conference with special guests Beth Kaufman, Rick Gross and Harout Samra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices