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Heather Terrell, who writes under the pen name Marie Benedict, has written about novelist Agatha Christie in The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, and in Lady Clementine, she looked back on the life of Winston Churchill’s wife, Clementine Churchill. Now, in her historical novel The Mitford Affair, she has turned her attention to three English sisters—Unity, Nancy and Diana Mitford—with the rise of Nazi Germany as a backdrop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and St. Louis University Law Professor Tom Stewart recalls hearing judges say many attorneys have forgotten the basics of advocacy. So he developed one-page trial guides for the “apprentice lawyers” in his classes. These popular guides contain common sense tips on objections, effective cross, and direct and opening statements that will benefit even the most experienced attorney. Tune in for a quick refresher course on the foundations of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the latest findings of the 2023 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey, which focuses on best practices for reducing cost and managing risk in class action litigation. The survey is an annual publication that provides a comprehensive analysis of historical trends and emerging issues in class action litigation. With class action spending increasing for eight consecutive years, and expected to be one of the fastest-growing areas of legal spending in 2023, this survey provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing companies in this space.Join us as we welcome guest Jack Clabby, Shareholder at Carlton Fields, LLP, and unpack the strategies and tactics that companies are using to reduce costs and manage risk in class action litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Margaret McKeown discusses her new book Citizen Justice: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas and her research on the Supreme Court Justice's controversial approach to advocacy both on and off the bench. During his 36 years on the bench, Justice Douglas was threatened with impeachment twice, including concerns about private payments received during his long tenure and for a perceived conflict of interest where he refused to recuse himself. Is history repeating itself?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why cyberattacks are becoming more and more prevalent in today's digital age?In this episode with Tom Kirkham, we explore the importance of law firms paying attention to cyberattacks and defining what ransomware is.We'll dive into the consequences of becoming a victim of a ransomware attack and examine how networks are created on the dark web.Plus, we'll provide practical tips on how to protect yourself from ransomware and how to buy and install software to keep you safe online.We'll also discuss the significance of ongoing website maintenance and security updates and why they're essential in preventing cyberattacks from happening to you. Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of IronTech Security provides cybersecurity defense systems and focuses on educating and encouraging organizations to establish a security-first environment with cybersecurity training programs for all workers to prevent successful attacks. Kirkham brings more than three decades of software design, network administration, computer security, and cybersecurity knowledge to organizations around the country. Tom is a 2x Amazon Best Seller, and his new book is titled: Hack the Rich - A Cybersecurity Parable.Tom gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] Tom's ISIS Kill List [10:30] Why cyberattacks are important for law firms to pay attention to [12:00] What is ransomware  [15:10] What happens when you become the victim of a ransomware attack [19:00] How networks are created on the dark web [21:40] How to protect yourself from ransomware [27:20] How to buy and install software to protect you online [32:40] Why ongoing website maintenance and security updates are important  [41:40] How to prevent cyberattacks from happening to you [47:00] Tom's book review [57:35] ​​Breaches in security Resources mentioned in this episode: This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole Perlroth Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tom-Kirkham/author/B0B6WP3XDQ?ref=aprdr&storeref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true  Connect with Tom here: https://twitter.com/tomkirkham https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkirkham/ https://www.facebook.com/irontechsec https://tomkirkham.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapid new developments in AI and ChatGPT, especially, have given rise to many questions across the legal industry about how to use this technology both effectively and ethically. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway turn to Nicole Black for insights on the current landscape of AI and its uses in legal practice. Nicole addresses concerns about accuracy, bias, and confidentiality issues surrounding AI and ChatGPT and also shares how this technology could positively impact legal professionals as it continues to be developed and improved.Nicole Black is an attorney and leads SME and External Education at MyCase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are falsely accused of crimes all the time. It’s bad enough when it happens by accident, but it’s even worse when the accuser has something to gain from it. Join us as we explore the role of jailhouse informants and confidential sources in implicating the wrongfully accused with Justin Brooks, Founder and Director of the California Innocence Project, Assistant Public Defender Scott Sanders, and former Investigator Detective Gregory McKnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the final episode of our three-part series on the remarkable story of Brian Banks, a former NFL football player who was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In this episode, we will delve deeper into the challenges that Brian faced after his release from prison; including the numerous restrictions and legal obstacles that he had to navigate during his probation, the social stigma and fear that comes with living as a registered sex offender, and the struggle for him to rebuild his life.In addition, we will discuss a pivotal moment in Brian's journey when someone unexpected from his past reappears, offering him the chance he needs to clear his name, regain his freedom, and help pave his way to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we hear more of Brian’s story, a high school football who had his life turned upside down when he was wrongfully convicted of rape and sentenced to 5 years in prison. This episode delves deep into the traumatic experience of Brian's imprisonment, the injustices he faced in the criminal justice system, and the incredible resilience and strength it took for him to maintain hope and fight for his eventual freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2002, Brian Banks was a 17-year-old high school football star with a promising future ahead of him. He was getting the attention of Division 1 teams at major universities and was on the brink of making his dreams come true. Unfortunately, his life took a tragic turn when he was knowingly and falsely accused of kidnapping and rape of a female classmate. Despite maintaining his innocence, the combination of poor legal counsel, lack of investigative work, and a broken justice system resulted in Banks spending over five years in prison for a crime he did not commit.In this episode, Brian recounts the shocking experience of being falsely accused, losing his athletic prospects, and an ill-advised plea deal that hurt him way more than it helped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices