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According to a May 23rd U.S. Department of Justice press release, “the Justice Department, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (also known as Live Nation-Ticketmaster) for monopolization and other unlawful conduct that thwarts competition in markets across the live entertainment industry.” A high demand for tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and a rise in ticket prices for a 2022 Bruce Springsteen concert, are just a few examples of how Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s actions angered consumers, and ultimately led the DOJ to step into action.In this episode, Craig is joined by Lee Hepner, a California-based antitrust lawyer and Senior Legal Counsel for the American Economic Liberties Project, as they spotlight the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster. Craig & Lee will talk about the lawsuit, monopolies, antitrust law, and the potential impact this could have on the ticket sales giant and future ticket sales.Mentioned in this episode: Justice Department Press Release on DOJ v. Live Nation-Ticketmaster Lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School’s out for the summer, and the ABA Law Student podcast is wrapping up for the season. Faculty host Todd Berger and student hosts Leah Haberman and Chay Rodriguez get together one last time to reflect on this year’s podcast and discuss the many possibilities that await both law students and recent graduates during the summer season. They discuss future plans, summer internships and classes, bar prep, employment opportunities, and much more. Stay cool, kids! We’ll be back before you know it. Subscribe to this podcast so you won’t miss a beat when we return this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Executive Director of The Chicago Bar Association, Terry Murphy, discusses the history and impact of the CBA over 150 years. Topics include his journey to becoming the executive director, the evolution of legal research resources, the role of AI in law, and engaging young lawyers in addressing legal issues. The importance of personal connections and community within the CBA is also highlighted.

Currently, all sports betting in Texas is illegal, despite the fact that many people believe there is a gray area around app-based betting. In reality, Texas does not yet allow for sports betting, but potential legislation might legalize this type of gambling and change the state’s approach to this issue. Rocky Dhir talks with presenters Kevin Vela and Blake Hart to learn more about what regulations currently exist and what may change in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We consider it a great honor to serve as an adjunct professor at a law school, but is the juice worth the squeeze?  In this episode, Stephanie talks with Markus Funk about the investments lawyers make and the benefits they receive when they agree to teach. They also explore ways for adjuncts to make the most of their experience for themselves and their students.  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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two friends of the podcast return for this episode of New Solo to talk all things legal tech and the latest in AI services for lawyers. Guests Renee Thompson and Liz McCausland are both accomplished mediators and solo practitioners who depend on tech to boost productivity and keep up with their busy lives.AI is an emerging technology that is finding its way to more and more law offices. McCausland and Thompson served on a Florida Bar committee to draft an advisory opinion laying out ethical guidelines for the use of AI in legal practice.With ethical guardrails published, what’s next? A best practices guide and clear definitions and examples of AI for legal services. Client consent, the impact on fees and confidentiality, and even how judges view the use of AI and informing the court that AI played a role in your presentation are all pieces of the puzzle.It’s a brave new world. Where can attorneys new to AI find mentoring, what will clients and courts expect, and what about billing?Plus, hear about the Florida Bar’s Solo & Small Firms Section and how other solo and small firms are incorporating legal technologies. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, but if you take in all these new tools step-by-step, you’ll quickly find yourself up to speed and exploring new frontiers.Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: Hear from two lawyers who helped the Florida Bar Association develop ethical guidelines for attorneys adopting AI technologies into their practice. New tools are emerging at a rapid clip. But if you take it step-by-step, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed. Every small and solo firm is different. There’s no single “right way” to incorporate legal tech into your practice, but the days of a legal pad and pen are in the past. Stay current or fall behind. Help is out there, and you can do this.  Mentioned in This Episode:Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1, Jan. 19, 2024“Lawyer Cites Fake Cases Generated by ChatGPT in Legal Brief,” Legal DiveDamien Riehl on LinkedInJerry Bui on LinkedInInfoTrackSan Diego County Bar Association Member BenefitsClio legal softwareSmokeball AINoodle AI AssistantvLex AIFastcaseWestlawLexisNexis AIMiami Dade Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nowadays, all the cool kids are using customer relationship management (CRM) software, and you should too. It’s not new technology, but if you’ve missed the boat or need a refresher—Jared’s here to fill you in on CRM technology and what it can do for you. He explains different types of CRMs in detail to show you its potential for creating seamless intake experiences and optimizing your workflows.Speaking of CRMs, Jared welcomes Matt Spiegel of Lawmatics to learn about his story as a tech founder and his methods and means for solving problems for attorneys. Matt offers his perspectives on CRM functionality and its latest developments, and also offers hints at how AI will affect this tech in the future.Last, but not least, Bobby Orozco joins Jared for the Rump Roast to flex his rap knowledge, unpack the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud, and talk about the best diss tracks in rap history. Matt Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Lawmatics, an attorney-client relationship management platform.Bobby Orozco is director of sales at Lawmatics.-----Drake v. Kendrick is just the start. This week's playlist features some of the best rap diss tracks of all time.-----Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing song is Grime by Ghost Beatz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also, the Supreme Court's really sticking it to the Fifth Circuit.-----We've got a few firms dipping into the summer bonus pool. But so far the pack hasn't followed them into the water. The Supreme Court continues to shoot down the Fifth Circuit, recognizing that politicians can't use false arrests to squelch free speech and using the Circuit to exorcise -- just a little -- their Second Amendment hangover. Is there anything normal about the YSL trial? The answer is no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both the governor and legislature of Texas have hoped to drive more business to Texas, but previously, businesses have expressed concerns over the potential for difficulties in navigating courts across Texas’s 254 counties. Now, a centralized system of business courts will open September 1, 2024, to serve businesses in the most populous areas of the state. Judge Emily Miskel and Marcy Hogan Greer talk with Rocky Dhir in detail about how these courts will operate and what businesses and attorneys should expect.Judge Emily Miskel has served as judge of the 470th district court of Collin County, Texas, since the court was created in 2015.Marcy Hogan Greer is the managing partner of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP, a nationally recognized appellate boutique firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you love what you do, you are already standing on a solid work/life balance that works for you. Listen as successful attorneys at different stages of their lives and careers reflect on what has helped them find that stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices