The Legal Toolkit

The Beatles, beloved by the world and quite possibly the greatest band of all time, had a break-up that left fans reeling for years. So, what went wrong? Jared analyzes the “Get Back” sessions, glories in the creativity and genius therein, and shares his take on who was really responsible for the band’s demise.Next up, Jared brings on Jason Chan to chat about the shift to online networking brought about by the pandemic. Jason offers tips and tactics for fostering authentic connections and seeking out diverse contacts.Finally, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared lays out a variety of team-building exercises tried by offices around the globe, and Jason must rate whether they’re worth trying… or giving a hard pass.Jason Chan is the Principal of the Law Offices of Jason Chan. -----In honor of the new Beatles 'Get Back' documentary on Disney+, here's a collection of some of my favorite Beatles songs, from the White Album onward.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dlZ7JiC541b1g2MXVt0ZR?si=3d2c8f82a0c44233-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is New Girl by Noah Smith. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Struggling with efficiency in your law practice? Well, go watch “The Founder” starring Michael Keaton, meditate on its entrepreneurial lessons, and you should be good to go. Jared thinks so, anyway.Next, Jared welcomes Mark C. Palmer of the Illinois Supreme Court’s 2Civility Program to discuss a variety of the ways legal ethics have evolved alongside the new developments in technology and communication. They chat about texting with clients, client portals, cryptocurrency, virtual practice, and more.Last, the Rump Roast ushers in the return of “What Would Florida Man Do?”—this time with a holiday spin! Jared offers up a series of peculiar news stories and Mark must determine whether a true “Florida Man” was involved. Mark C. Palmer is the Chief Counsel of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, also known as 2Civility----Since we talked about the McDonald brothers Speedee system, and what a tool Ray Kroc was, how about some songs about food!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IAkSDRYzv56bUr0sPNnkN?si=77d9c717eaa540f4----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is Low Lit Blues by Renderings. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Missed out on Quantum Leap back in the day? No worries, Jared’s here to put right what went wrong, hoping this time you’ll find a way to bring this awesome series home… or something like that.Next, Jared leaps into his interview with small business consultant Terri Teague! They chat about new trends on LinkedIn and how lawyers can leverage creative content to help their businesses grow.And, you’re in for a treat this time on the Rump Roast! Jared’s mom joins in for a special edition of Correia Family Stories, featuring Jared’s ill-conceived attempt at giving ducks swimming lessons, and more. Terri Teague is founder and principal of SmallBiz.Consulting and the Digital Power Team.Since we discussed my favorite TV show ever: Quantum Leap (and in memory of Dean Stockwell), this week let's throw some science tunes on the turntable. SCIENCE!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0RtVYlBN7m9FDudediOyRD?si=43cb41bade5a43f8Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is Conversation Funk by Cast of Characters. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Grab your Scooby Snacks and hop into the Mystery Machine! Jared takes a nostalgic trip to recall his favorite Scooby Doo memories and share his thoughts on what he thinks may be the best iteration of this beloved animated franchise.Next up, Jared talks with Joyce Brafford about the three scariest things lawyers do in their legal practices. But, don’t be too freaked out! If you’re guilty of any of these cringe-worthy blunders, Joyce has tips for making things right.Last, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Joyce dive into cryptozoology, discussing a variety of absurd, creepy, and just plain silly “cryptids.”  Joyce Brafford is sales manager at CosmoLex.-------Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fit one more round of that sweet, sweet Halloween music into the mix. After all, what else are you going to listen to? Thanksgiving music?https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DsPJiKa76bn4etZneCuJy?si=5ba5d0128f534341-------Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is Tipsy by AlterEgo. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Ah, time management. Jared muses over whether time is the enemy or simply something we all should bend mercilessly to our respective wills. Then, Jared is joined by Alice and Brett, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast, to talk about how they manage their time as prosecutors and podcasters and their thoughts on what gave rise to the true crime boom.Today’s Rump Roast features “Direct Examination,” where Jared digs in deeper to get to know Alice and Brett.--------In honor of alternate universe Alice being a world famous fiddle player, here’s a list of some great songs that feature the fiddle:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ut2bR6C4ullxG8eBuMVss?si=17c5e5457d0e4388--------Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Maybe he wasn’t the funniest Canadian ever (who could unseat Jim Carey?), but Norm Macdonald still deserves his due. Jared pays homage to the late comedian with an overview of his finest works and samplings of his deadpan comedic style.Next up, Jared brings on Stanley Tate to talk through the benefits of niche legal practice. Many lawyers leave law school not really knowing how to develop a profitable business, but Stanley shares how working up expertise in a niche area of the law can lead to a lucrative career. Last, on today’s Rump Roast, Jared pits Stanley’s former and current locales against each other in a game called “Chicago vs. Kansas City.”Stanley Tate is principal of Tate Law, where he works exclusively with clients in need of help with student loan debt management. In honor of he Norm Macdonald, the Canadian comedic great, this episode’s Spotify playlist is full of other great stuff from Canada.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gbMsv2IGXBQo8AzfFcEzB?si=7d108c12f4924b08Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our outro music is Eternity by Eazy Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Jared wants to know—how’s your intake process working for you? If you’re like a lot of law firms, with potential leads just quietly slipping into a black hole… you’re doing it wrong. Just so incredibly wrong. Tune in for Jared’s easy, effective client intake tips.Next up, Chelsea Aitken joins Jared to chat about modern phone systems and the important updates lawyers need to help them communicate better and utilize smart integrations with practice management software. Then, the Rump Roast! Jared and Chelsea examine common New Zealand expressions, so stick around to find out the meaning of “jandals”, “pack a sad”, “munted”, and more!Chelsea Aitken is the chief customer officer of Vxt, a software company revolutionizing small business communications.--------I mentioned the longest place name in the world* - It's in New Zealand, and typing it out here would just look kind of ridiculous - so, here are some songs with long names instead.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KSQhVXArSYEdx5hSJH17B?si=42f235fa68db45c3*I’ll save you the Google search: it’s Taumatawhakatangi­hangakoauauotamatea­turipukakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiwhen­uakitanatahu, New Zealand. I butchered that on the show and I feel we, as a community, can do better. Send us a recording of you pronouncing it and, if you impress me, I’ll name drop you on the show.--------Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our outro music is Skinny Jeans by Andrew Stanton. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Host Jared discusses his love for C.S. Lewis' Narnia series and recommends other works by the author. eDiscovery expert Shree Sharma explains the changes and best practices in eDiscovery over the past decade. They play a temperature-related trivia game called 'The Heat Index'. Shree Sharma is VP of Business Development at HaystackID.

Jared shares the story of Ken Burns’ surprisingly thorough autograph style and, for those without the expertise, offers up his top documentary recommendations so you’ll have something to watch for the next… 10 years or so. (1:58)Then, things get meta with Steve Fretzin as he and Jared talk podcasts on a podcast. They discuss how podcasting could benefit your legal practice and offer tips for getting started. (8:55)And, last but not least, Jared presents a new game—“Shitty Olympic Events”—where Steve must name obscure sports based on their descriptions. (24:57)Steve Fretzin, president of Fretzin Inc., coaches and trains lawyers using modern-day business development techniques.--------Yes, the Olympics have concluded, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with them. Since we discussed the worst Olympics sport - EVER - here's our very own list of jock jams. If the stadium's a-rockin', don't come a-knockin'!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2M9nxYksVP7fcO1U77nwRY?si=88a1322ef57c4eee--------Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our outro music is Homecoming by Bobo Renthlei. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

There are decades of entertainment based on the inevitable AI apocalypse, but…is it really all that inevitable? Maybe, just maybe, robots are only here to help you. Think WALL-E—not Ultron—and tune in for Jared’s take on the importance of embracing AI in your legal practice. (1:50)Next up, lawyers need simple, collaborative tools to do their best work. Jared talks with Mat Rotenberg about his top tips for removing burdens that hinder productivity and using automation to cultivate a better workplace. (8:22)And, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Mat play “Balls Deep”. . . and we’ll just let you find out what that’s all about. (23:03)Mathew Rotenberg is the CEO and co-founder of Dashboard Legal.In honor of Ringo Starr's 81st birthday, here’s a playlist featuring songs from lesser bandmates - and, they're still pretty damn good!Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is Normal People by M O K. Check out his album Kids Table on Spotify. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.