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Can certain audio experiences actually enhance your energy and focus? Dennis thinks so. Tom’s a skeptic. The debate ensues! Later, the guys lay out their personal tech wishlists this holiday season. If you’re looking for a few gift suggestions for the techies and/or favorite podcast hosts in your life, tune in! As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our government has been earnestly campaigning against ransomware and cybercriminals — seizing cryptocurrency, offering bounties, and issuing frequent alerts. Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Ariel Parnes about the tactics involved in this war on ransomware, implications for lawyers, the importance of constant vigilance during the holidays, and who to call if you’re the victim of an attack. Ariel Parnes is co-founder and chief operating officer at Mitiga, a cloud incident readiness and response company. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Carey, chief revenue officer with expert service provider Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC discusses how effective use of data is changing the trial deposition process.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The position of general counsel has evolved during the past decade, with today’s GC serving as a strategic C-suite partner, playing a pivotal role in corporate decision-making on critical business issues. GCs also are focused on managing in-house teams to maximize value to the business – both strategically and operationally – not only for today but for the future. What do in-house legal leaders need to know to better balance and optimize myriad factors and stakeholders to achieve greater value and success?Join host Charles Volkert and Rich Cohen, a managing director with Robert Half’s legal consulting solutions practice, as they discuss the current state of legal department operations, staffing and service delivery – and a strategic roadmap to greater effectiveness and value for the future. They examine: A holistic review approach to evaluate all functions of the legal department Analyzing review findings and identifying actions to create measurable and sustainable value for their organizations Conducting technology assessments to determine data-driven solutions and other legal tech applications to streamline workflows Balancing and optimizing work with internal clients, external influencers, outside counsel and legal department staff Legal assessments that provide critical and objective hiring insights for outside counsel, deepen engagements, boost quality of service and create value   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lift your practice by lifting others. Host Adriana Linares talks with attorney and community leader Eugene Pettis about how his lifelong commitment to community service built his brand and his business. Pettis, the first African American president of The Florida Bar, made a conscious effort to carve out time for giving back, leading literacy and education efforts and fostering open, honest communication while seeking solutions. Public service builds connections, brand, and ultimately business. “We’re on this earth to do better by others,” he says. But don’t forget, a business doesn’t build itself. Be bold. Pettis, who has represented Fortune 100 companies including ExxonMobil and Starbucks, says he’s never shied from approaching even the biggest potential clients. Plus, we have a special upcoming mailbag edition on Office 365 and all things Microsoft. Got a question? Contact us at newsolo@legaltalknetwork.com.Topics:  Service above self. Know the value of community service and helping others.  If you see a problem, solve it. If you have a good idea, act. Community involvement builds your brand. Be bold. Don’t shy from approaching the biggest potential clients. New Insights, brought to you by Nota by M&T Bank  Veteran attorney and mediation professional Liz McCausland answers questions from new solo Stephanie Larenas  Question 4/4: “I am so nervous about putting myself out there. What are some tips you can give me about doing it confidently?”  Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2005, the United States government issued an unprecedented indictment against the Chicago mafia, naming the entire Chicago Outfit as a criminal enterprise. The indictment was the culmination of the FBI's "Operation Family Secrets" investigation, which began when the son of notorious mob boss Frank Calabrese Sr. decided to cooperate with the government and recorded countless hours of conversations with his father about the mob's criminal activities. "Operation Family Secrets" became the “Family Secrets Trial,” which ended with murder and racketeering convictions for most of the Outfit’s top leadership. In this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Jennifer Byrne discuss the case with Markus Funk, one of the lead prosecutors in the trial that put a hit on the Chicago mob.Special thanks to our sponsors: InfoTrack, and Smokeball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, a handful of Biglaw firms contacted Above the Law trying to rewrite their whole firm image. International firms still headquartered overseas trying to rebrand as American and firms historically embraced as for growing up outside the NYC white-shoe culture wanted to be portrayed as Knickerbocker blue bloods. Who thinks this will work? Also, we discuss Latham's holiday party COVID debacle and have an extended discussion of the canons of statutory interpretation and the Formula 1 season finale that could end up in an international court.Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workers’ compensation cases take many forms and cover myriad workplace injuries. In this episode, guest Christopher Hug dives into one very specific area, maritime industrial accidents, injury, and compensation. Hug specializes in maritime industrial cases, often under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the very specific Defense Base Act, a World War II creation that covers workers on overseas assignments under contract to the military. The Defense Base Act is especially interesting in that it covers workers in all fields on military installations, from mechanical workers to teachers or even dentists and can include both physical and emotional disability. Compensation is most often handled through private insurers. In addition, Hug explains case timelines, representation across jurisdictions, and how lawyers are compensated for their representation. Special thanks to our sponsors, PInow and MerusCase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of course you know you need to prepare for a depo, but can you improve your preparation? Tim Cronin, John Simon, and Erich Vieth examine research techniques, exhibit organization, and technical considerations that can help you better understand the issues, and your deponent. Tune in for timely tips that will help you feel more confident and better prepared for your next deposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of the year means parties, presents and perhaps a little bit of stress. Get back in the spirit of the season with this episode’s timely tips on trickle-down office gift-giving, professional party behavior, and a much-needed nudge to take time for a purposeful analysis of your goals and excuses for this year and next. And don’t forget your accountabilibuddy! Happy holidays from all of us at Heels in the Courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices