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In 1692, claims of satanic rituals, ghosts, and seemingly “afflicted” children stirred puritanical imaginations, deepened by petty rifts between powerful families and rival congregations in Salem Village (now known as Danvers, Massachusetts). In response to the growing number of citizen complaints and imprisonments, Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor William Phips appointed a man with no legal training to preside over the trials. More than a dozen poor decisions and questionable verdicts later, townspeople became all too familiar with death sentences by hanging. Hear the full story unravel with voiceover reenactments, historical context and present-day reflection from Attorney J. Craig Williams. LINKS: Sign up for our newsletter so that you’re the first to know when new episodes drop! Listen to J. Craig Williams’ other podcast, Lawyer 2 Lawyer. Tell us what you’re looking forward to the most for this show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram!  Purchase the e-book.  Purchase the hardcover. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS:Troy Starr as John HathorneDoreen Wiley as Sarah GoodKevin McGrath as Cotton MatherDave Scriven-Young as Stephen SewellEvan Dicharry as JudgeGeorgia Well as Bridgett Bishop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig challenges whether the rule of law is under attack when powerful people square off against judges and juries. As author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It and a former federal and state prosecutor, he served on air as a CNN Senior Legal Analyst throughout the first criminal trial and conviction of a former US President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gert Mellak joins me once again to talk about the crucial importance of online reputation and referral growth for law firms. The discussion revolves around common misconceptions law firms have about separating word of mouth from marketing, and how a firm's reputation is inherently part of its marketing strategy. Gert elaborates on the insights from his book 'Fix Your Online Reputation,' explaining how to manage and improve online reputation through proactive measures such as generating positive reviews and strategically using ads. The conversation also touches on the role of SEO, knowledge panels, and social media in shaping a firm's online presence and credibility. We conclude by stressing the importance of maintaining a clean brand profile and the potential financial impact of neglecting online reputation.Gert gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 00:50 The Importance of Online Reputation for Law Firms 02:12 Understanding and Managing Negative Reviews 04:22 Strategies to Improve Online Reputation 11:42 Google Knowledge Panel and Business Profile 17:21 Leveraging AI and Consistent Information 21:54 Starting the Internal Audit 23:59 Quick Fixes to Save Money 24:49 Common Mistakes in Reputation Management 26:57 Proactive Strategies for Positive Reviews 31:24 Thought Leaders library 35:14 Managing Social Media and Personal Life 42:08 One thing that works Resources mentioned in this episode:The Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeConnect with Gert here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://seoleverage.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

Blogs were a colorful, dynamic part of the internet in their heyday, but how do they fit into our world today? Dennis and Tom take a hard look at the latest trends in legal blogs and whether this form of social media/information sharing is still successfully maintaining its corner of internetland. They discuss their own blogging habits, or lack thereof, and offer their thoughts on common trends in modern blogging. Later, ChatGPT asks the guys what the biggest issues in legal tech are today, and they both agree that mediocre tech education and training are the frontrunners. Lawyers need to keep up with technology trends, and robust learning is essential.As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that 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 the answers to your most burning tech questions.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #367A Segment: The Current State of Legal Blogging LexBlog Network: https://www.lexblog.com/browse-the-community-by-subject/ B Segment: ChatGPT asks us a questionParting Shots: TrueCaller partners with Microsoft to bring Truecaller Assistant:  https://community.truecaller.com/forums/topic/659-truecaller-partners-with-microsoft-to-bring-personal-voice-to-ai-assistant/ The unexpected pleasure of replacing an old backpack or bag with a new one: Osprey Comet Laptop Backpack - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZNT33HX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this exclusive first look at the J. Craig Williams' new podcast series 'In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History' coming to Legal Talk Network June 18th. Go beyond the basic historical accounts recapped in law school textbooks and soak in every aspect of the trials with fascinating reenactments of actual conversations preserved through trial transcripts and court reporters. Then, receive an exclusive courtroom backstage pass to hear legal analysis and modern-day reflections from Seasoned Attorney J. Craig Williams. Get ready to dive into the trials of the Salem witches, Chicago Black Sox, OJ Simpson, McMartin preschool childcare providers, and more!LINKS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Sign up for our newsletter so that you’re the first to know when new episodes drop! Tell us what you’re looking forward to the most for this show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram!  Purchase the e-book Purchase the hardcover SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS:Meghan Steenburgh as News ReporterDaniel Rover Singer as William Jennings BryanScott Well as Clarence Darrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting in front of an audience to communicate on camera certainly doesn’t come naturally to all (most?) attorneys, but if you’re feeling embarrassed by your lackluster video presence, there are ways to overcome those on-camera nerves. Jared talks with Kerry Barrett about how she helps professionals sharpen media skills to increase their visibility and present confidence and credibility to their audience.In the Rump Roast, they play “Candid Camera”, where Jared asks Kerry questions on the history of all things video. What was the last truly silent film? What band played the first-ever music video on MTV? Listen in to find out if Kerry’s up to the trivia challenge.And, lastly, hating on Caitlin Clark is utterly ridiculous. Jared expounds upon the many reasons why WNBA players (including Caitlin’s own teammates) need to take advantage of the hype and bask in all that Caitlin Clark is bringing to women’s basketball. -----Since Video Killed The Radio Star, here's a playlist featuring songs that had some of the best music videos.-----Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing song is Just Like Me by Thruline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with legal tech expert Britt Lorish about the process of selecting and managing technology in large and small law firms. Listen in as they talk about typical pain points, common setups, and how process documentation is the first step you know you need to take but don’t want to. Additionally, Zack talks about the hidden side of marketing with Spotlight Branding’s Marc Cerniglia. They discuss how lead nurturing often gets overlooked in a typical marketing plan and how you can extrapolate your nurturing ROI from things like increased referrals. Links from the episode:   Check out Spotlight's Marketing Plan Template  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Except ATM machines have limits.-----When ProPublica first reported that Clarence Thomas had taken half a million in gifts, it turns out they had only scratched the surface. New financial disclosures and some number-crunching from Fix the Court show that Thomas has taken over $5 million in gifts and likely gifts. Meanwhile, Ketanji Brown Jackson got roughly Beyonce tickets with a roughly $4000 face value. Meanwhile, there's a summer associate taking a horse and carriage to work and Columbia Law Review is finally back online after its board nuked the website over an article about Palestinian rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A commonly cited solution to helping bridge the access-to-justice canyon is for lawyers to provide more pro bono work. In that regard, have generative artificial intelligence tools made it easier for lawyers to provide pro bono services? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three generations of attorneys discuss what it’s like teetering on the factors that affect work/life balance, how it changes depending on your profession, what you’re working on and the stage of your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices