The New Bankruptcy Law
Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams from Law.com’s arsenal of law bloggers, takes up a discussion of the new bankruptcy law that has bankruptcy attorneys’ offices swamped! Our special guests are Attorney Henry Sommer, a leading authority on consumer bankruptcy and Editor-in-Chief of Collier on Bankruptcy from Philadelphia and Attorney Gibson Pagter, Jr. a bankruptcy lawyer from the firm Pagter and Miller, APLC, of Santa Ana, California. Join us as we sort through the first major revision in U-S bankruptcy law in a quarter century!

The Supreme Court & Phillip Morris
In the recent case, Philip Morris USA v. Williams, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the corporate giant in a punitive damage suit. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will discuss the power of the tobacco industry and big business, the Supreme Court justices and this controversial ruling. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi turn to the experts, Michael Gerhardt, professor of law at UNC School of Law, J. David Prince, professor of law at the William Mitchell College of Law and Mark Gottlieb, Executive Director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, to discuss this ruling. Don?t miss it!

Tech Training for Lawyers
Listen up technically challenged lawyers AND technically savvy lawyers! What do you need to know and how do you get the training for the technology that will make practicing law easier and quicker for you? Coast to Coast hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to our guests Todd Sons, IT Director for Jackson Walker, Adriana Linares, founder of LawTech Partners and Andy Adkins, Director of the Legal Technology Institute at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law for information you can’t miss!

AM LAW 100
The Am Law 100 list is out from The American Lawyer – the top 100 law firms by gross revenue! What firms are on it? Any changes from past years and what’s the growing trend for the billion dollar firm? You’ll find out on this edition of Coast to Coast with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi with special guest Aric Press, Editorial Director for American Lawyer Media which publishes The American Lawyer. Don’t miss listening to this show!

Legal Wikis
On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will explore the world of?Legal Wikis.? Are they helping or hurting the law? What does the future hold for Wikis? Are we reshaping years and years of facts through the click of a button? Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they hear from the experts: Martin Farley, an Intellectual Property Law librarian at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London, Tom Mighell, Senior Counsel and Litigation Technology Support Coordinator at Cowles & Thompson in Dallas and Daniel N. Lewis, entrepreneur and Vice President of Business Development and General Counsel of Wikia, Inc. Don?t miss this show!

Sudden Wealth / Affluenza
Managing a sudden, large amount of money received by legal clients in a lawsuit or settlement award can be a daunting task. And studies show that most plaintiffs are not ready for it. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Steve Cochran, both of whom are from Ringler Associates for this discussion with one of the country?s preeminent experts on the topic, Dr. Ronit Lami, a Personal Growth and Development psychologist, a frequent speaker and well-known author on the topic of the psychology of money.

Marriage & Divorce Law
The idea of marriage and divorce is not what it was years ago for many people. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look at divorce law today and explore the world of marriage and how it has changed over the years. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome experts, Attorney Sherri Donovan, owner of the law firm, Sherri Donovan & Associates, P.C. and author of the published book, “Hit Him Where It Hurts-The Take No Prisoners Guide To Divorce” and Attorney Daniel E. Clement, principal in the Law Offices of Daniel E. Clement, and writer of the blog entitled, ?New York Divorce Report, New York?s Family and Law Blog.? Don?t miss it!

Patent Law and eBay
A recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of internet-auction-giant, E-bay, has brought Patent Law to the forefront of the Legal World. This case and other patent cases, such as the Blackberry lawsuit, are causing quite a stir in much of the corporate and consumer world. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to our experts to look inside these cases and discuss patent law. Craig and Bob welcome Attorney Rachel Krevans, partner and patent attorney at the law firm of Morrison and Foerster in San Francisco and Attorney Dennis Crouch, patent attorney at the law firm of McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff in Chicago and blogger for Patently-O.

NSSTA & The Plaintiff Bar
The Plaintiff Bar and the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) have a longstanding relationship critical to helping clients make the best financial choices after an award in a lawsuit. In fact 70% of plaintiff attorneys indicate they retain a structured settlement consultant to assist in the negotiations of claims settlements. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Tom Murray from Ringler Associates, with special guests, J.P. Steele, President of NSSTA and Randy Dyer, NSSTA Executive Vice President. Listen and hear about a new survey NSSTA commissioned on plaintiff lawyers and structured settlements.

Future for Trial Lawyers in America
Trial Lawyers are on the front lines of fighting for justice for injured persons, protecting victims’ rights and preserving the right to trial by jury in America…they always have been. But recently trial lawyers have faced a new battle challenging their collective reputation. The world’s largest trial bar, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) has decided to change its name as part of a PR strategy. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Dennis English from Ringler Associates discussing what’s ahead for trial lawyers in the U-S, the priorities for trial lawyers and what’s being done to get the message out. Hear first hand from our special guest – one of the true leaders of the trial lawyers’ profession. Attorney Doug Sheff from Sheff Law Offices, P.C. in Boston. This show was produced at the ATLA convention in Seattle.

Preserving America’s Justice System
Preserving America’s Justice System: Nationally known Attorney Jeff Goldberg, President of Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (www.tlpj.org) discusses how to rally trial attorneys to protect plaintiffs’ rights.

Reporting on the law
From print journalists and blawggers to television reporters and radio personalities, the law is constantly changing and we are kept informed by the individuals who bring us the news. On this show we will hear from those who report on the law-a producer and a reporter. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to those who report the law. Coast to Coast welcomes, Erin Mooney, producer of NPR?s Justice Talking and David Frank, Senior News Reporter from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Don?t miss it!

Kids Chance
WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce has this special show about an extraordinary program called Kids Chance, providing scholarships to kids of workers injured or killed on the job. Listen as Jeff Kight, now an Attorney in Georgia, tells his personal story of how he was able to go to college after Kids Chance stepped into his life. You’ll also meet Doug McCoy from Kids Chance who fills us in on the program nationwide and Stephanie Malloy, advocate for injured workers and their families at Workers Comp RX, which sponsors Kids Chance across the country. Don’t miss your chance to listen now!

The Misconceptions of E-Discovery
Today, e-discovery has become vital to attorneys and to their law businesses, however, some misconceptions exist such as Microsoft Vista?s effect on e-discovery. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi talks with the experts, Stephen D. Whetstone, Esq., VP of Client Development & Strategy for Stratify and Attorney Craig Ball, trial attorney and computer forensics examiner, to weigh in on the misconceptions of e-discovery and what the future holds for e-discovery. Co-host and attorney Craig Williams will be back on the next Lawyer 2 Lawyer show!

The Boston Terror Hoax
Last week, a guerilla marketing stunt headed by Turner Broadcasting went horribly wrong resulting in complete chaos in the city of Boston. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to expert, BU Professor of Law, Professor David Rossman to discuss this hot topic. Has guerilla marketing gone too far and who should pay for it? What sort of punishment should offenders who stir up this type of chaos face in a post 9/11 world? Do they deserve punishment at all? Listen to L2L for a powerful show.

Adjusting to Life After Your Accident
Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, head of NE Operations for Ringler Associates, as we delve into a very important topic for many lawyers and their clients involved in personal injury lawsuits. With the help of our special guest, Nancy Starnes, VP and Chief of Staff for the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.), we discuss the real life adjustments after an accident. Ms. Starnes is a nationally recognized spokesperson about the issues and obstacles that disabled persons face every day. In fact she shares her own personal experience coming back from a physically disabling injury after a plane crash. Don’t miss this compelling show!

Ringler Associates on the Web
Ringler Associates on the Web: Larry Cohen of Ringler Associates discusses the Ringler Website with Ringler Web Architect Pat Farber, Ringler Associates Partner and Manager of Western Region Operations.

A View From the Bench
The courtroom is a very serious place, but once in a while, it becomes a theatre for human comedy as the search for justice unfolds. On this Coast to Coast show, you’ll hear the classic humor of real-life courtroom stories from special guest, Judge Jerry Buchmeyer, a senior District Court Judge in Dallas. Judge Buchmeyer has documented funny legal moments since 1980 in his “Say What!?” column on the State Bar of Texas website. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi and listen for a laugh.

New E-discovery Rules in the Federal Courts
On December 1, 2006, new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will take effect and change how civil cases will be tried forever. In this Coast to Coast we discuss the e-discovery changes, what the impact will be for corporate America andhow companies can prepare themselves before the new rules take effect. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J.Craig Willams and Robert Ambrogi as they get insight into the world of e-discovery from the experts, Michele C.S. Lange, Esq., staff attorney in the Electronic Evidence Services group at Kroll Ontrack Inc. and Dennis Kennedy, well-known lawyer and legal technology consultant based in St. Louis, Missouri. Don?t miss this program!

Adjusting to Life After Your Accident
Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, head of NE Operations for Ringler Associates, as we delve into a very important topic for many lawyers and their clients involved in personal injury lawsuits. With the help of our special guest, Nancy Starnes, VP and Chief of Staff for the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.), we discuss the real life adjustments after an accident. Ms. Starnes is a nationally recognized spokesperson about the issues and obstacles that disabled persons face every day. In fact she shares her own personal experience coming back from a physically disabling injury after a plane crash. Don’t miss this compelling show!

Trial of Saddam Hussein
Chaos is an every day occurence in the Saddam Hussein trial. The courtroom has seen 3 different judges, 2 assassinations, postponements, outbursts, walk-outs, no-shows. It is nothing like what we’re accustomed to seeing in the U-S Justice system. On this edition of Coast to Coast, hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, who are attorneys and law.com bloggers, discuss what is really going on, with a very special guest, Simone Monasebian, Chief of the United Nations’ Office of Drugs and Crime.

When Structures Work for Everyone
Many times the most far-reaching results come out of class action lawsuits against major corporations accused of making defective products, because those products then get corrected and society benefits. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Joe Mullis, both from Ringler Associates with special guest, Attorney Thomas Woodrow at the firm of Holland and Knight in Chicago, who gives us insight in a case study of dozens of class action lawsuits in the Firestone tire case. Find out how structured settlements played an important role moving these cases toward resolution.

Highest Paid General Counsel
In-house counsel can be one of the most coveted jobs in the legal field and
with good reason. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and
Bob Ambrogi as they get the lowdown on these high powered men and women of
the legal world, their salaries, bonuses, perks, etc. The legal magazine,
Corporate Counsel, compiles a list of the 100 Highest Paid General Counsel
every year. Bob and Craig welcome Robin Sparkman, the Editor-in-Chief of
Corporate Counsel Magazine, to Coast to Coast to discuss the ins-and-outs of
this survey. Don’t miss it.

Asia: The New Frontier for In-House Counsel
Is Asia the next frontier for American lawyers? And is it going to be a boom or a bust? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they explore the American lawyer in Asia. Coast to Coast welcomes our experts, Michael Shimokaji, from the law firm of Shimokaji & Associates, P.C and Jay Ponazecki, attorney for Morrison Foerster, Tokyo. Don’t miss this one.

Immigration Laws
Sweeping proposals to change Immigration Laws from Congress and from the President have been met with strong emotions from Americans everywhere. In this edition of Coast to Coast, we will turn to our experts to get their reaction to Bush?s proposed plan on Immigration and will get their feedback on what the future holds for illegal immigrants. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they get insight from Gregory Siskind, founding partner and immigration lawyer from Siskind Susser in Memphis, Tennessee and Monica Guizar, the Employment Policy Attorney at the National Immigration Law Center in Los Angeles. You will not want to miss this show!

Adjusting to Life After Your Accident
Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, head of NE Operations for Ringler Associates, as we delve into a very important topic for many lawyers and their clients involved in personal injury lawsuits. With the help of our special guest, Nancy Starnes, VP and Chief of Staff for the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.), we discuss the real life adjustments after an accident. Ms. Starnes is a nationally recognized spokesperson about the issues and obstacles that disabled persons face every day. In fact she shares her own personal experience coming back from a physically disabling injury after a plane crash. Don’t miss this compelling show!

Understanding the Defense
The View From The Other Side Of The Hedge. It isn’t often that we have the opportunity to have defense and plaintiff attorneys in the same studio. Boston area Trial Attorneys Paul Kenney and Jim Brady, co-hosts of “The Boston Bar: Myth & Magic – Being a Trial Lawyer in the America of Today”, talk with two of the best defense lawyers about what makes or breaks a plaintiff’s catastrophic injury case from the defense perspective. Listen to Ed Hinchey Esq. from the firm of Sloane & Walsh in Boston, share his insights from years of defending medical negligence cases, from investigation through mediation and summation and John Steward Esq. from St. Paul / Travelers Insurance, about the process of evaluating, and preparing the defense of construction site accident cases across the country. Since understanding how the other side thinks and works are vital elements in obtaining a full cup of justice, you won’t want to miss this compelling broadcast.

Conversations with F. Lee Bailey / The Boston Strangler, Sheppard & Simpson Cases
Conversations with F. Lee Bailey: The Essence of Investigation. We are privileged at the Legal Talk Network to have conducted private interviews with the legendary F. Lee Bailey at his Massachusetts home. You’ll hear about the role of investigation and brilliant defense strategy in his famous cases. You’ll also hear F. Lee Bailey talk about several lesser-known trials, personal anecdotes and his thoughts about trial lawyers as the gatekeepers of the truth in the American justice system. This is one in a series of four programs all of which we know you will find compelling and memorable. Legal Talk Network is grateful to Mr. Bailey for sharing his considerable time and intellect and we thank Westlaw for their support in sponsoring the series of four programs.

Litigation in Brain Injury Cases
A lawsuit involving a person with a traumatic brain injury can be very complex as can be the injury itself. And the problems associated with brain injuries are life-long. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates with two very special guests who are experts on the topic; Boston attorney and well known litigator, Ken Kolpan who has vast experience in brain injury cases and a long time advocate for people with TBI along with Arlene Korab, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, whose personal experience with her son?s brain injury led her to devote her work to developing resources on a national level for the families of those injured. You?ll hear invaluable information for victims and attorneys and the launch of a new program to help American soldiers returning from Iraq with brain injuries.

The Baseball Uncyclopedia & the Law
It?s October and it is that time of season again! You can smell the hot dogs and cracker jacks in the air! It?s the baseball Playoffs! Baseball is not only America?s favorite pastime, but a favorite amongst our two guests. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome attorneys and baseball enthusiasts, Howard M. Bloom, a partner in the Boston office of Jackson Lewis LLP and Michael Kun, a partner at Epstein Becker & Green in Los Angeles, to discuss their book, The Baseball Uncyclopedia: A Highly Opinionated, Myth-Busting Guide to the Great American Game. Don?t miss out as Howard and Michael shatter the myths of baseball.

Structured Settlement: How it Works
This Ringler Radio show is a comprehensive and convenient one-stop for information about how a structured settlement works. Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early, both of whom are from the New England operation of Ringler Associates and both of whom have over 25 years experience each, in the industry. Our special guest is Patricia J. Fairhurst, Director of the Structured Settlements Administration at Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. Liberty is among the top 10 writers of structured settlement annuities nationwide. Find out everything you need to know about the steps to a structured settlement in this program.

Protecting Settlement Awards with Structures
Protecting Settlement Awards with Structures: National litigator and Florida Attorney Bryan Crews discusses a real-life story of a plaintiff whose fiance’ takes off with settlement cash!

Sudden Wealth / Affluenza
Managing a sudden, large amount of money received by legal clients in a lawsuit or settlement award can be a daunting task. And studies show that most plaintiffs are not ready for it. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Steve Cochran, both of whom are from Ringler Associates for this discussion with one of the country?s preeminent experts on the topic, Dr. Ronit Lami, a Personal Growth and Development psychologist, a frequent speaker and well-known author on the topic of the psychology of money.

Marriage & Divorce Law
The idea of marriage and divorce is not what it was years ago for many people. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we look at divorce law today and explore the world of marriage and how it has changed over the years. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome experts, Attorney Sherri Donovan, owner of the law firm, Sherri Donovan & Associates, P.C. and author of the published book, “Hit Him Where It Hurts-The Take No Prisoners Guide To Divorce” and Attorney Daniel E. Clement, principal in the Law Offices of Daniel E. Clement, and writer of the blog entitled, ?New York Divorce Report, New York?s Family and Law Blog.? Don?t miss it!

Bench & the Bar
In the world of law, Judges and attorneys have been working side by side throughout history. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we will turn to our expert judges to discover what they look for in an attorney and what they expect. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Judge William W. Bedsworth, an Associate Justice for the California Fourth District Court of Appeal, Honorable William Dressel, President of the National Judicial College in Nevada and Judge Steve Leben, President of the American Judges Association, to discuss their view from behind the bench.

NSSTA & The Plaintiff Bar
The Plaintiff Bar and the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) have a longstanding relationship critical to helping clients make the best financial choices after an award in a lawsuit. In fact 70% of plaintiff attorneys indicate they retain a structured settlement consultant to assist in the negotiations of claims settlements. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Tom Murray from Ringler Associates, with special guests, J.P. Steele, President of NSSTA and Randy Dyer, NSSTA Executive Vice President. Listen and hear about a new survey NSSTA commissioned on plaintiff lawyers and structured settlements.