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ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Are you good in a crisis? There may be a growing practice area for you May 12, 2021

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When they were putting together their new book, Crisis Lawyering: Effective Legal Advocacy in Emergency Situations, editors Ray Brescia and Eric K. Stern didn't know that the world would soon be gripped by a pandemic–but they knew that being ready for crises large or small could only benefit attorneys.

In fact, lawyers who specialize in emergency management and handling crisis situations are more in demand than ever, and it doesn't take a contagious deadly pathogen to need their services. In Crisis Lawyering, Brescia and Stern gathered personal accounts from lawyers who handled everything from Hurricane Katrina recovery, to international kidnappings of journalists, to the Muslim ban and contentious family law cases, all of who make the point that a crisis can pop up in cases large and small. Whether you want to make a career out of handling crisis cases or you want to weather a crisis that's been foist upon you, the authors in the various chapters have tips and tricks learned from their own experiences.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Brescia and Stern talk about the writing process, their own experience with emergency management in government and the private sector, and delve into the ethical issues the legal profession should be examining as its members are forced to make hard choices in crisis situations. For example, the medical profession has come together to produce standards for triage during mass casualty incidents. Should lawyers hold themselves to a different standard of care in the legal equivalent of a mass casualty incident?

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Top 5 Metrics For Your Law Firm May 12, 2021

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Top headline for #LHLM: More episodes are coming your way! Look for new shows twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays.

Next up, as Gyi and Conrad predicted, venture capital is making waves in legal. Most recent headlines covered a $100 million infusion for Scorpion, followed soon after by word that Clio raised $110 million.

What does the investment mean for firms and matter management? Gyi and Conrad discuss.

Speaking of Clio. In the “Clio Legal Trends Report Minute,” Gyi and Conrad explain why some lawyers fared better than others during the pandemic. Hint: Choices of technology for payments, portals, and intake are client-focused.

Metrics can be confusing. So Gyi and Conrad ID the metrics they think law firms should care about most. Each shares five metrics that get to the heart of client acquisition. Properly implemented, they explain how these measures improve everything from client intake (just answer the phone) to a client’s lifetime value. And just in case you’re looking for more acronyms, Gyi and Conrad will set you up with UCR, LTV, and IQLMC.

Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : COVID Fakers! May 10, 2021

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As bad as it might sound, some employees are faking COVID symptoms or exposure to receive more time off. Learn how to spot this and what to do about it in this episode with Daniel Kaplan from Foley & Lardner.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Stress and Resiliency in the US Judiciary May 10, 2021

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The recent National Judicial Stress and Resiliency Survey offered insights into the overall well-being of judges and the strategies they use to handle stressors in their work. On Balance hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway are joined by Joan Bibelhausen and Judge David Shaheed, who recently co-authored an article on the survey’s results. They share how and why the survey was created, its findings on mental health and coping mechanisms, and what they recommend for stakeholders to help support judges in their roles.

Joan Bibelhausen has served as Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers since 2005.

Judge David Shaheed's legal career spans more than 30 years, including 20 years as a judge in both criminal and civil courts.

Legal Talk Today : Uh Oh... it’s Civics Time! May 07, 2021

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Can you name all the Supreme Court Justices or tell us which Amendments are in the Bill of Rights (no Googling)? American Bar Association President Trish Refo reveals the results of their most recent civics survey. Tune in to see how your knowledge stacks up.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Blog? Law Review? Something Else? — Publishing Options for Legal Scholars May 07, 2021

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Are legal scholarship and commentary currently hindered by antiquated publishing platforms? Law reviews seem to be increasingly irrelevant, but valuable legal content still needs a way to reach its target audience. Dennis and Tom dig into this topic by examining the state of legal publishing and discussing which platforms legal content creators should consider as they move into the future. Later, Dennis and Tom discuss whether law firms should ask their employees to return to the office in another edition of their “Hot or Not?” segment.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Best's Insurance Law Podcast : Effective Use of Visualizations in Claims Investigations May 06, 2021

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Expert Service Provider Steve Rundell, PHD & PE from Explico Engineering Company discusses the importance of forensic visualization in the context of accident and claims investigations. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.

State Bar of Texas Podcast : Remote Court: Judge Emily Miskel’s Insights On COVID-Era Proceedings May 06, 2021

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After a year of remote court, how are judges, lawyers, and litigants doing? State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Emily Miskel, vice chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s Remote Proceedings Task Force, about the many innovations in Texas courts throughout the past year. Judge Miskel highlights the advantages of remote court and its ability to increase access to justice for many litigants, and predicts what newly established systems will remain in place in the future, even after courts fully open.

Judge Emily Miskel has served as judge of the 470th district court of Collin County, Texas, since the court was created in 2015. In 2020, she began serving as the Local Administrative District Judge of Collin County, and has coordinated the courts’ COVID response, keeping courts running during the pandemic.

Lawyerist Podcast : #327: Rituals to Transform Your Work & Home Life, with Erica Keswin May 06, 2021

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Author, speaker and workplace strategist, Erica Keswin, talks about the importance of rituals and how they can transform the workplace.

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Thanks to Postali, ESQ.Marketing and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Vaccine Passports May 05, 2021

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In this episode, we talk about the legalities and policy considerations for vaccine passports. Are they a good idea or should we hide in our bunkers? Rachel Morgenstern from Jaspan Schlesinger breaks it all down.

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