The Legal Underground Podcast

Legal Underground #51: Advanced Deposition Techniques, Part 3 Jan 07, 2007

On Episode #51: It's the last of a 3-part series on Advanced Deposition Techniques. On Part 3: Miscellaneous Tips for Expert Depositions. Includes the world's shortest expert deposition outline, preparing for an expert's deposition by looking ahead to the cross-examination at trial, and 5 ways to hit a home run with an expert's CV. Running time: 10 minutes.

Legal Underground #50: Advanced Deposition Techniques, Part 2 Oct 31, 2006

On Episode #50: It's the second of a 3-part series on Advanced Deposition Techniques. On Part 2: 4 Tips for Using Psychology at Your Next Deposition. Running time: 11 minutes.

Legal Underground #49: Advanced Deposition Techniques, Part 1 Sep 14, 2006

On Episode #49: It's the first of a 3-part series on Advanced Deposition Techniques. On Part 1: 5 Tips for Asserting Control at Depositions. Running time: 12 minutes.

Legal Underground #48: My Recent Trip to New Orleans Apr 09, 2006

On Episode #48: About ten days ago, en route between Ruston, Louisiana and Miami, I had a chance to spend a day in New Orleans. This is my blow-by-blow account of what I saw of the damage done seven months ago by Hurricane Katrina. Running time: 15 minutes.

Legal Underground #47: Podcasting for a Year Mar 26, 2006

On Episode #47: It's the un-anniversary show. Over a year of podcasting! Unfortunately, I don't have much to say about this "significant" event--only that it's not very significant! Anyone who is looking for podcasting boosterism has come to the wrong place. Running time: 8.5 minutes.

Legal Underground #46: A New Correspondent at Legal Underground Feb 05, 2006

On Episode #46: It's a short podcast with some updates about my weblog, Evan Schaeffer's Legal Underground. I talk about my two correspondents, both young lawyers from civil defense firms, as well as the return of the Weekly Law School Round-Up. Plus a bonus topic: my long-term plan for the weblog. Running time: 8 minutes.

Legal Underground #45: Famous All Over the World Jan 08, 2006

On Episode #45: Fun with metadata at the Florida Bar; how to become famous all over the world; and real-life people I'm angry with, at least for today. Running time: 17 minutes.

Legal Underground #44: Law-Related Things that Suck--When American Presidents Play Fast and Loose with Civil Liberties Dec 11, 2005

On Episode #44: Infringements on civil liberties in a time of war. Justified or not? It's a debate dating back at least to 1861, when President Lincoln first suspended the writ of habeas corpus. And it's a debate that's still raging today, as President Bush urges Congress to make most of the Patriot Act permanent. Running time: 6 minutes.

Legal Underground #43: Litigation Radio Dec 04, 2005

On Episode #43: It's Litigation Radio #2. Topics: Oral argument meltdowns (with a real-life example!); litigating with Gmail; keeping up with law-related tech; and an interview with John Carey of Carey and Danis LLC. John has some advice for anyone thinking about going to law school, as well as some tips for new associates who want to get ahead. You can learn more about Carey and Danis at www.careydanis.com. The litigation tip is courtesy of my Illinois Trial Practice Weblog at www.illinoistrialpractice.com. Finally, at the end of the show, I appended the amazing Christmas song "Podsafe for Peace: If Every Day Were Christmas," on which independent, podcast-friendly artists from around the world sing and perform. Any royalties that are generated from the song will go to UNICEF. Running time: 24 minutes.

Legal Underground #42: Pit Bull Confusion Nov 20, 2005

On Episode #42: The Florida Supreme Court sanctions a law firm for comparing itself to a pit bull; the weblog Underneath Their Robes disappears; and the best of law-student weblogs. Running time: 14 minutes.

Legal Underground #41: Law-Related Things That Suck--the 18th Amendment Nov 06, 2005

On Episode #41: It's a return to Law-Related Things That Suck. Today: the 18th Amendment. Running time: 5 minutes.

Legal Underground #40: Litigation Radio Oct 29, 2005

On Episode #40: It's a new format called "Litigation Radio." Topics today include Vioxx litigation, the Supreme Court, and a recommended weblog about trial practice. Plus an interview with my wife and law partner, Andrea Lamere. Running time: 23 minutes.

Legal Underground #39: Plaintiffs' Lawyers, Hollywood-Style Oct 12, 2005

On Episode #39: An inside look at the 1999 law drama "The Insider," with a focus on plaintiffs' lawyers Ron Motley and Dickie Scruggs. Running time: 17 minutes.

Legal Underground #38: Bush's Next Supreme Court Pick Sep 25, 2005

On Episode #38: A conference about legal blogging; Bush's next Supreme Court pick; and podcasting about movies.

Episode #37: Supreme Court Nomination Failures Sep 17, 2005

On Episode #37: Supreme Court nomination failures from 1789 to 1987.

Episode #36: A Prayer for Plaintiffs' Lawyers Sep 11, 2005

On Episode #36: An explanation for my three-week absence; an update on law-student podcasts; and a prayer for plaintiffs' lawyers facing the crisis of an upcoming trial.

Episode #35: After the first Vioxx verdict of $253 million--a Merck bankruptcy? Aug 21, 2005

On Episode #35: Commentary about the $253 million verdict in a Texas Vioxx case, and my thoughts about the possibility of a Merck bankruptcy.

Episode #34: Attorneys, Get Over Yourselves! Aug 13, 2005

On Episode #34: A note on legal usage--is it "lawyer" or "attorney"?; a review of the legal memoir "Double Billing"; and a comment on my podcasting influences.

Episode #33: Podcasting by law students--and much more! Jul 31, 2005

On Episode #33: John Roberts and the Supreme Court nomination process; a plug for a weblog called Blawg Review; law-student podcasters; and an update on top legal weblogs.

Episode #32: My qualifications as a legal professional Jul 21, 2005

On Episode #32: My qualifications as a legal professional, some motivational pearls of wisdom for plaintiffs' lawyers who are feeling blue, and why I'm doing this podcast.

Episode #31: A New Reality Show about Lawyers Jul 17, 2005

On Episode #31: A new reality show about lawyers; torture at Guantanamo Bay; and how to listen to twice as many podcasts.

Episode #30: Supreme Court Funny Business Jul 10, 2005

On Episode #30: Supreme Court funny business; a definition of moral turpitude; and a lawyer turned wine critic.

Episode #29: Other Legal Podcasts Jul 04, 2005

Episode 29 of The Legal Underground Podcast: A resignation on the US Supreme Court; top law-related weblogs; and podcasting news.

Episode #28: How to Greet a Lawyer in a Bar Jun 20, 2005

Episode 28 of The Legal Underground Podcast: How to greet a lawyer in a bar; Supreme Court nominations; and a podcast that should be outlawed.

Episode #27: All About Lawyer Jokes Jun 13, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Lawyer Jokes

Episode #26: Law-Related Things That Suck--Lawyers with Weblogs May 16, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Lawyers With Weblogs

Episode #25: Law-Related Things That Suck--When Ordinary People File Lawsuits May 09, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: When Ordinary People File Lawsuits

Episode #24: Law-Related Things That Suck--The Trial of Michael Jackson May 02, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: The Trial of Michael Jackson

Episode #23: Law-Related Things That Suck--My Podcast About This Podcast Apr 25, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: My Podcast About This Podcast

Episode #22:Law-Related Things That Suck--When a Lawyer You Don't Know Shows Up at Your Birthday Party Apr 18, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: When a Lawyer You Don't Know Shows Up at Your Birthday Party

Episode #21: Law-Related Things That Suck--Getting Accepted into Law School Apr 11, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Getting Accepted into Law School

Episode #20: Law-Related Things That Suck--The Death of Johnnie Cochran Apr 04, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: The Death of Johnnie Cochran

Episode #19: Law-Related Thing That Suck--State Court Judges Mar 28, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: State Court Judges

Episode #18: Law-Related Thing That Suck--Too Few Frivolous Lawsuits Mar 22, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Too Few Frivolous Lawsuits

Episode #17: Law-Related Thing That Suck--Finding Out Your Lawyer Has Disappeard Mar 14, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Finding Out Your Lawyer Has Disappeared

Episode #16: Law-Related Thing That Suck--Having to Hire a Lawyer from the Yellow Pages Mar 07, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Having to Hire a Lawyer from the Yellow Pages

Episode #15: The Legal Underground Word of the Week for March 4, 2005 Mar 04, 2005

The Legal Underground Word of the Week, Public Domain, read by Denise Howell of the Bag and Baggage weblog

Episode #14: Law-Related Things That Suck: Being Followed Around by a Suspicious-Looking Attorney Feb 28, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Being Followed Around by a Suspicious-Looking Attorney

The Legal Underground Word of the Week for February 25, 2005 Feb 25, 2005

The Legal Underground Word of the Week, Parody, read by Shawn Milo, producer of the MiloCast

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks for February 21, 2005 Feb 27, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Charlie Brennan

The Legal Underground Word of the Week for February 18, 2005 Feb 18, 2005

The Legal Underground Word of the Week, Intoxication, read by Joe Simon, St. Louis mass-tort lawyer

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Things That Suck for February 14, 2005 Feb 13, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Copyright

The Legal Underground Word of the Week for February 11, 2005 Feb 11, 2005

The Legal Underground Words of the Week, Child Support and Non-Support

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Things That Suck for February 7, 2005 Feb 07, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Getting Yelled at by a Law Professor

The Legal Underground Word of the Week for February 4, 2005 Feb 04, 2005

The Legal Underground Word of the Week, the Australian Ballot, as read by Austin Schaeffer, age 12

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Things That Suck for January 31, 2005 Jan 31, 2005

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Getting Indicted

The Legal Underground Word of the Week for January 28, 2005 Jan 28, 2005

The Legal Underground Word of the Week, Champerty, as read by Kevin Heller, the Tech Law Advisor

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Things That Suck for January 27, 2005 Feb 02, 2021

The Legal Underground's Law-Related Thing That Sucks: Getting Yelled at by a Judge

The Legal Underground Word of the Week for January 21, 2005 Jan 23, 2005

The Legal Underground's Word of the Week, Replevin, as read by The Dark Goddess of Replevin, a lawyer-blogger from Seattle

Word of the Day for January 14, 2005 Jan 14, 2005

The Legal Underground's Word of the Day: Moral Turpitude, as read by Zoe Schaeffer, age 8

The Legal Underground Podcast Jan 11, 2005

The Legal Underground's Word of the Day: Rescind

Promo 1: The Legal Underground Podcast Jan 10, 2005

A 30-second promo for Evan Schaeffer's Legal Underground Podcast

Promo 2: The Legal Underground Podcast Jan 09, 2005

A 30-second promo Evan Schaeffer's Legal Undergroud Podcast

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