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Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses new PowerPoint strategies plaintiff attorneys are using and how expert service providers must defend their positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays can be stressful but sharing the joy of traditions like making memory books, traveling home and tying the hugest tree you can find on the mini-Cooper make it all worthwhile. Join our holiday party as we share our family traditions and plans to make this holiday season our best yet. Wishing you the happiest of holidays from all of us at Heels in the Courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part Two of our discussion with Employment Law Attorney Ferne Wolf, we take an in-depth look at rule 30B6, issues regarding designating corporate witnesses and how to handle refusals to disclose insurance coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is 27 years old. For better or worse, it was designed to protect patients. But in reality, it has also hampered attorneys in their quest for medical records critical to ensuring fair compensation for injured workers.Guest Jared Vishney is the founder and CEO of the medical record retrieval technology company Arctrieval. He says most firms wait more than three months for medical records, some as much as four months or more. HIPAA regulations (and penalties) have turned medical record holders so risk averse that it’s hard for patients to get their own records. The rules around HIPAA and medical records are murky. How much time do institutions have to turn over requested records? How can attorneys and clients push providers to turn over records faster? Workers’ Comp attorneys may find themselves caught in a disconnect between medical record technology and a web of legislation that is supposed to oversee electronic health record systems and rates for copies of those records. It’s hard for clients and attorneys to know they’re getting the full picture, and costs can run into the thousands of dollars. Hear about tips and tricks for getting the records you need. If you’ve been frustrated by a tangled medical records system, this episode of Workers’ Comp Matters is for you.Mentioned in this Episode:“Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention“Section 164.524 - Access of individuals to protected health information,” Legal Information Institute, Cornell University“Medical Records: Fees and Challenges Associated With Patient Access,” GAO report to Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Litigators face a variety of intense stressors including tight deadlines, conflicts with opposing counsel, traumatic issues facing clients, and the competitive nature of litigation. It’s a daily battle. What can lawyers do to maintain their mental and physical well-being, and how can courts engage, recognize, and help address these problems?Host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes three professionals who are actively seeking better methods for lawyers to care for themselves and for the legal system and firms to deliver assistance. Guests Shawn Healy, Ph.D., and attorneys Mala Rafik and Gavin Alexander are deeply involved in lawyer well-being programs. Their work has confirmed that there is a greater need for mental health support and care for lawyers, and also that many in the profession are either unaware of available services or are unwilling to seek help for fear of stigma. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has been a leading voice in the struggle to support those in the legal profession who are struggling with mental illness, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. More support is needed.Litigation is a difficult profession. Are you yourself—or is someone you know—struggling? You are not alone. It is OK to ask for help. Learn about available resources and services. And share this episode of Litigation Radio.Mentioned in this Episode:“The Full Weight of the Law: How Legal Professionals Can Recognize and Rebound from Depression,” by Shawn Healy and Jeffrey FortgangMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-BeingLawyer Well-Being MassachusettsLawyers Concerned for LawyersAmerican Bar Association, “Well-Being in the Legal Profession”“Mental Health Initiatives Aren’t Curbing Lawyer Stress And Anxiety, New Study Shows,” ABA Journal“Making It Back: Bruce Simpson Tried To Take His Own Life, Then He Started Healing,” ABA Journal (ABA membership required)988 Suicide And Crisis Hotline, Free Confidential Support For People In CrisisAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Pepper, author of Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American, returns to SideBar to sound the alarm that democracy remains under attack. Although there were shocking lowlights in 2023, David reminds us that there are also signs of hope. Our final SideBar episode of Season One is a reminder that we all have a critical role to play in the battle for democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Kaminski, an expert in cloud-based technologies for document management in law firms, discusses the challenges of document management in law firms and the benefits of using cloud-based technologies. The podcast covers topics such as client-centered collaboration, enhancing client portals, security risks of using ShareFile, and the importance of client onboarding for cloud-based document access.

Digital marketing strategist Philippa Gamse shares insights on leveraging website analytics to improve marketing strategies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business goals and tracking analytics to achieve desired outcomes. Topics discussed include analyzing website numbers, leveraging video content, measuring customer journey success, credibility issues, and tips for engaging clients with content.

Learn about hiring trends, in-demand skills, and tips to stand out in your job search. Understand the importance of career planning, setting goals, and continuous learning. Discover how hiring managers are adapting to heavy workloads and the rise of legal digitization. Get tips for creating a standout LinkedIn profile and making a good first impression.

Catherine Bamford, expert in document automation and legal practice automations, discusses the challenges of implementing document automation, the state of lawyer competence in using technology, the role of AI in legal tech, and the importance of change management and exploring non-traditional law paths.