Lawyer 2 Lawyer

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!

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!

The First Amendment and freedom of the press are front and center in the “Scooter” Libby Trial. On Lawyer2Lawyer, we take a look at all the issues and discuss shield laws as well as bloggers in the courtroom. Attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, co-hosts of Lawyer2Lawyer, discuss the twists and turns with special guests, Ed Carter, Assistant Professor of Communications at Brigham Young University and Mark Obbie, Director of the Carnegie Legal Reporting Program at the Newhouse School, to get inside this action-packed trial.

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.

Bombarded by technology and issues of backdating stock options and fraud, how can General Counsel be an expert in everything? In this show, we discuss the popularity of hiring part-time GCs and the new role of the GC as the ‘superhero’ of the company. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to the experts, John J. Isaza, Esq. the principal of Isaza Consulting. LLC in Newport Coast, CA and Stuart Blake, co-founder of The General Counsel, LLC based in Newport Beach, Ca, to discuss this topic. Don’t miss it!

Most recently, some major companies have found themselves being investigated by authorities and many of them are discovering that they are losing the battle on how they handle their emails and important corporate documents. In this show, we will be discussing the recent issues plaguing companies and firms, the power of e-discovery, the world of limitless legal technology and the revised FRCP. Co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome e-discovery experts, Attorney Thomas I. Barnett, Special Counsel for Sullivan & Cromwell, Michele C.S. Lange, staff attorney in the Electronic Evidence Services group at KrollOntrack Inc. and Attorney Craig Ball, writer for the Law Technology News’ column, "Ball in your Court.” Don’t miss it.

Global business has raised the importance of International Employment Law. And Coast to Coast welcomes a global list of guests on this topic. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi introduce us to an attorney from the U.S., and employment law practitioners from the UK, Germany and France to discuss the many branches of International Employment Law. Listen as we hear from U.S. Attorney Nicholas Connon, partner in the law firm of Connon Wood Scheidemantle, Ramyar Moghadassi a dual-qualified lawyer specializing in international employment law at the firm of Moghadassi & Associates in London, Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen, partner and specialist in employment and labor law at the firm, CMS Hasche Sigle in Koln Germany and Patrick Thiébart, Esq., the Head of Franklin’s Labor & Employment team in Paris.

Happy New Year! Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they ring in the New Year and welcome back last year’s guests for Coast to Coast’s “2nd Annual Predictions Show.” Bob & Craig take a look back on the year that was and make predictions for the year ahead. C2C welcomes back, Attorney Stephen L. Kaplan, attorney from the law firm of Hicks, Mims & Kaplan out of Los Angeles, California and Attorney Carolyn Elefant, founder and principal attorney in the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant (LOCE) and author of www.myshingle.com. Don’t miss the predictions for ‘07!

It’s about that time of the year where we put as aside the legal briefs, slip out of the courthouse, turn up those holiday tunes and spread some holiday cheer. Today on Coast to Coast, Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will start the show off by taking a look at the year in review and will discuss their favorite legal topics in this very exciting year. To end the program, Craig will recite a rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” entitled, “Twas the Night Before Christmas-Legally Speaking.” Don’t miss this end of year re-cap!

The world of a JAG officer is a challenging one. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will turn to Major John A. Engels and discuss his role as a JAG officer stationed in Iraq, his experience over there and a look to the future. In 1998 Major John A. Engels was commissioned as a Judge Advocate in the Minnesota Army National Guard, and is currently serving in Iraq with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division. Don't miss out on this show!