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The Supreme Court's inquiry into the source of the leak of its draft opinion in Dobbs failed to find the culprit among the clerks and permanent staff. Attorneys familiar with internal investigations pointed out that the report appeared carefully drafted to mislead the public without technically lying about the failure to investigate the people with the most access and motive, leaving the Court's legitimacy more compromised than when the investigation started. Meanwhile, an attorney caught billing hundreds of hours for document review he didn't do earns a suspension, and Goodwin Procter makes heads spin as its layoffs are immediately followed with a major lateral move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a crossroads in your career, or just starting out, and wondering if you should choose plaintiff or defense work? Your level of risk aversion and emotional sensitivity may be key indicators to consider. Hear the pros and cons of both sides as we compare cases, clients, and billable hours with defense attorney Steve Strum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Anne Bremner’s work as a Seattle-based trial attorney, she saw a disturbing pattern—that high-profile cases often trending on Twitter challenge the concept “innocent until proven guilty,” as cases are tried online, as well as in courtroom proceedings. In this episode, the ABA Journal's Julianne Hill speaks to Bremner about the case of Amanda Knox and why it prompted her to write Justice in the Age of Judgment: From Amanda Knox to Kyle Rittenhouse and the Battle for Due Process in the Digital Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filed any frivolous lawsuits lately? Of course you haven’t, but sadly, many people think lawyers are just greedy manipulators who lie for a living. Not only does that hurt us personally, but it also undermines the foundation of our judicial system. Join today’s discussion about why there are so many lawyer misconceptions (and bad jokes) and what we can do to restore some of the dignity and appreciation of our practice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, it’s more of that pre-sentient AI everybody loves, ChatGPT! But first, we take a look at CallRail’s 2023 Marketing Outlook for Law Firms.-----As a devotee of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing, CallRail’s 2023 Marketing Outlook for Law Firms offers you the chance to see how well you’ve been following along. But, regardless of whether the report surprises you, the takeaways are crucial. Gyi and Conrad break down some of the most significant findings and give you the context you need to understand how they should impact your practice.And, you know we couldn’t leave it alone. Everyone’s favorite subject—ChatGPT—is still top of mind. With Google flip flopping on whether AI content will help or hurt your site, should you be using it? Avoiding it? The guys break down the pros, cons, and today’s best practices, so you’re ready for tomorrow.The News: Lawyerist and Affinity have tied the knot. Congrats to the happy couple! Google’s messed with stuff again, but at least they told us how, so you can adjust how you look at your metrics. And DoNotPay will… well, PAY a cool million if you let a computer feed you arguments in front of the Supreme Court. Mentioned in This Episode:CallRail 2023 marketing outlook for lawyersDoNotPay/Supreme Court on TwitterChatGPT Marketing Explained on YouTubeGoogle’s AI can see through your eyes what doctors can’tABA TechshowABA Techshow Startup AlleyRegister for TechshowLunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTubeLunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We depend on our first responders – firefighters, cops, emergency room workers – every day. They protect us from harm. But what happens when they need our help? Our guest Robert Wisniewski is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law with the Arizona State Bar and a military veteran.Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a real thing, PTSD. How does this fit into state Workers’ Comp protections? You can’t see these mental scars. And every state is different. Some states don’t offer benefits for these issues.The military and the Veterans Administration understand the damage we can’t see, but it’s unclear where first responders fit at a state level Remember, every state has its own rules. This is a tough one, but we’re talking about our hometown heroes. There can be a stigma, and sometimes issues don’t get reported until it’s too late, or the chain of command drops the ball.And unlike falling off a ladder or getting in a car wreck on the job, PTSD injuries may be the result of repeated incidents over a long term. It’s hard to say “when” the mental injury happened, how do you make that claim? Courts are struggling with this. Non-physical stressors may be limited to a single incident, not a working lifetime of stress.We owe first responders support and care when they need it. This is a confusing and complicated issue. But this is important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s look at your law firm’s culture when it comes to tech. It’s bottom up and top down, a full circle. You can’t delegate this stuff to one department or one level. Don’t be afraid of change. Embrace efficiencies. Be better. It’s not easy, but you can do this.Guests Anthony Seale and Isabel Parker understand today’s tech better than most, and they never stop innovating. They’ve seen law firms that embrace technology and process management to improve not only the bottom line but also client satisfaction. Get better results and happier clients with tech. Listen to younger associates, ask what you don’t know. You are never too successful to get on this train. But where to start?In this episode: Resistance to today’s tech advancements is futile (and it’s costing you money). Listen to younger associates and tech experts. Make more money, make clients happier, and be better by incorporating the best of today’s newest technologies and efficiencies. Mentioned in This Episode:Open AIChatGPT“Firms of the Future: Overcoming the Barriers to Legaltech Adoption” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you create a 1-page marketing plan?Is it possible to create a marketing strategy and plan that you will actually use and reference? And further, how do you change that plan as the world and industry evolves?Joining me for this episode is Allan Dib, a serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer and #1 bestselling author. His book The 1-Page Marketing Plan has been an international bestseller for the last four years. Allan helps businesses all over the world develop and improve their marketing capabilities using the 1-Page Marketing Plan (1PMP) framework. In the past Allan has started, grown and successfully exited multiple businesses in various industries. Allan grew his previous business from startup to four years later being named by Business Review Weekly (BRW) as one of Australia’s fastest growing companies.Allan gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] What is marketing? [3:10] Why Allan wrote the 1-page marketing plan [5:05] How often you should be looking at your marketing plan and making adjustments [7:00] Should your marketing plans change based on the economy? [9:25] How to create a 1-page marketing plan [19:10] How to implement and evaluate our marketing plan [28:25] Awareness vs. action when it comes to marketing [32:55] Finding optimal clients [38:30] Delivering a world-class experience [39:55] Allan's book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode:Systemology by Dave JenynsConnect with Allan here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://successwise.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

In this episode of SideBar, Orly Lobel, author and Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law discusses both the opportunities and challenges of harnessing the power AI. Her most recent book, The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future (PublicAffairs 2022), was named one of The Economist's Best Books of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2022, so many things changed. If you don’t love your job, this is your year. Find out if your pay, and job, measure up. Is your work arrangement still fair? Get out, join associations, network, and learn new skills.The pandemic showed us we can work from home if that’s what we want. Firms requiring workers to come back to the office risk losing valuable paralegals. It’s a job seeker’s market.If your firm is looking for paralegal help, you can poach from employers who aren’t adapting to the new reality. And if you’re a paralegal professional, polish your resume and be ready when an opportunity knocks. Start the new year by writing down your goals, personal and professional, and ask yourself, what’s holding you back? (But be careful, not all jobs are created equal. Know what you really want). New laws in some states require “pay transparency.” Job listings must list pay ranges. Even if you’re not looking, look. Know where your salary stands in the market.Let 2023 be your reward for making it through the Great Pandemic. You’ve earned this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices