Police Brutality

As part of our continuing effort to help lawyers improve their practices, we invited Mark Applebaum to join us in the studio to talk about the benefits of joining BNI, an internationally-renowned networking program. Enjoy!

BNI: Business Networking for Lawyers

Advice for New Lawyers

Replacing RBG

Stories of the dark times...times of quarantine!

Quarantine Blues

Closing Arguments: Wrapping it All Up

Seven steps to take if you have been in a car accident.

What to do if you are involved in an accident

Opening Statements: Getting Your First Points On the Board

Living the Golden Rule: Current State of the Law in Utah

Dealing with the Runaway Witness on Cross

This podcast will discuss issues relating to trial law, the legal system, the public's perception of lawyers.

Subpar audio and rambling 1Lish policy conversations drag down episodes that have good content if you can sit through the whole thing.  Trim some fat and these can be really good.

Solid but Not Great

The Trial Lawyer Podcast

Scott and I discuss the perilous process of preparing witnesses for depositions and dealing with improperly prepared witnesses on the other side, who are likely to make critical errors in depositions. 

Scott and I discuss the perilous process of preparing witnesses for depositions and dealing with improperly prepared witnesses on the other side, who are likely to make critical errors in depositions.

Episode 14: Preparing the the Witness for Deposition

Policy limits demands (when made based on credible evidence) can be a hot potato for defense counsel, defendants, adjusters and insurance companies. In this episode, we talk about why these demands are such a big deal.

Episode 23: Boom Goes the Dynamite! Dealing With Policy Limit Demands

It seems like every year the number of civil jury trials seems to be diminishing. In this episode, Scott, Dan and I explore some of the reasons why this is happening and what the ramifications are for justice in America.

The Case of the Vanishing Jury Trial

Dan and I discuss the strengths and weaknesses (mostly strengths) of the legal drama "The Practice". Enjoy!

Reviewing The Practice

Trials and Trial Practice: A Story of Victory

Advanced issues facing trial lawyers engaged in presenting critical testimony  to the jury,  whether through direct or cross examination.

Episode 22: Advanced Topics in Direct and Cross Examination

Scott and I examine and debunk some public perceptions and conventional myths about frivolous litigation, the incentives and consequences of not telling the truth in litigation, and the consequences for our judicial system.

Scott and I examine and debunk some public perceptions and conventional myths about frivolous litigation, the incentives and consequences of not telling the truth in litigation, and the consequences for our judicial system.

Episode 16: Truth, Lies & the Law

Scott and I discuss how the modern tort reform movement is an effort to subvert the fairness of the judicial system and prevent it from functioning as it should to resolve civil disputes fairly in the American justice system.

Episode 18: Tort Reform and Damage to the American Justice System

John Grisham

Scott, Dan and I dissect the intricate points of the Rainmaker from the perspective of three lawyers who go to battle for or against big insurance companies every day.

Episode 26: Our Thoughts on: John Grisham's The Rainmaker

Today we have an in-depth discussion of how attorneys are exposed to stress, the consequences of that stress, and some methods for dealing with that stress.Important Note: If you are feeling a lot of stress, and feel like you just can't take it any more, there are people that can help. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255, and all calls are handled by people who will listen and help you find solutions to make things better. If you need help, please give them a call.

Today we have an in-depth discussion of how attorneys are exposed to stress, the consequences of that stress, and some methods for dealing with that stress. Important Note: If you are feeling a lot of stress, and feel like you just can't take it any more, there are people that can help. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255, and all calls are handled by people who will listen and help you find solutions to make things better. If you need help, please give them a call.

Episode 20: Stress and the Law

Is everything as black and white as it seems? According to Gabe, yes, of course it is. If the only way you avoid obstruction of justice charges is because your aides refuse to follow your instructions, that is a pretty clear summary of the state of the presidency. However, Dan and Scott have a different perspective, and will try and convince me that things may not be as sinister as they seem.

Our Response to the Muller Report

Free Speech in Crisis

This week we decided to have a little fun. We took the opportunity to review the classic legal drama "The Verdict", written by David Mamet and staring the late Paul Newman, two geniuses of the screen and stage. Strong opinions are expressed and explored, both about the movie, and the legal issues it raises.

Episode 24: Review of The Verdict

Keep in mind, that these rules vary from state to state. Make sure you check your state laws on recording telephone calls, as well as applicable ethical guidance in your state before  you start recording everything.

Keep in mind, that these rules vary from state to state. Make sure you check your state laws on recording telephone calls, as well as applicable ethical guidance in your state before you start recording everything.

Episode 27: "Is this being recorded?" Surreptitious Recording of Phone Calls by Attorneys

The Pains of Punitive Damages

Scott and I discuss the ethical and legal quandaries that arise when lawyers start secretly recording their clients. In light of recent events in the news, a very topical discussion.

Scott and I discuss the ethical and legal quandaries that arise when lawyers start secretly recording their clients. In light of recent events in the news, a very topical discussion.

Episode 15: Recording Conversations, Current Events and the Law

Many people don't realize the importance of the right to trial by jury. However, in many ways, it is a more important protection of liberty than the right to vote. The movie "12 Angry Men" gives us a good example of this principle, and therefore we are reviewing it this week.

Episode 28: Reviewing "12 Angry Men" and the Importance of the Right to Trial by Jury

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Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!