Recently a federal jury ruled in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. in a lawsuit over the painkiller Vioxx, finding there was not enough evidence to link the drug to a Kentucky man's heart attack. In this show, we will speak with a key attorney on the team representing Merck in the Vioxx cases. On past Coast to Coast shows, we have had lead attorneys for the plaintiffs affected by Vioxx as guests- this time around we will get Merck’s angle. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Ro...
Oct 26, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Weeks ago, Congress removed a provision in a military bill that would have allowed chaplains to offer prayer at mandatory non-denominational events. Christian conservatives in Congress are expected to renew their fight to allow military chaplains to pray in the name of Jesus at public events, citing First Amendment rights. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J.Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they discuss the spirited topic on Coast to Coast with three lively expert guests: Charles L. "Chip" Bab...
Oct 18, 2006•32 min•Season 1Ep. 56
The HP Spying Scandal has rocked Corporate America. After learning that there were in-house leaks sharing confidential company information with the news media, the top executives of Hewlett-Packard apparently came up with their own way of dealing with the situation and introduced a term called “pretexting”. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi call on our experts to get inside the controversial scandal. Coast to Coast welcomes Professor Peter Henning from the Wayne St...
Oct 12, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 55
It’s October and it is that time of season again! You can smell the hot dogs and cracker jacks in the air! It’s the baseball Playoffs! Baseball is not only America’s favorite pastime, but a favorite amongst our two guests. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome attorneys and baseball enthusiasts, Howard M. Bloom, a partner in the Boston office of Jackson Lewis LLP and Michael Kun, a partner at Epstein Becker & Green in Los Angeles, to discuss their book, Th...
Oct 06, 2006•38 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The days of sitting in a stuffy classroom are over! With the popularity of the internet, online classes have been accessible to many lawyers. Online CLE is continuing legal education and many attorneys want to take classes and do not have time to attend, so online credit is offered. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi call on our experts to walk us through Online CLE and to see what the future holds. Coast to Coast welcomes Brian Emerson, head of Online CLE for Law.c...
Sep 28, 2006•30 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The Justice Department and SEC are serious, investigating companies for falsifying documents and as a result, lying to shareholders about what stock option awards cost the company. Criminal and civil charges are being filed! Even corporate officers are under scrutiny! What IS backdating stock options? Has your company or client done it? Join Coast to Coast hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they get answers from the 'go-to' expert on the topic. Special guest, Attorn...
Sep 21, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This week on Coast to Coast we would like to remember the victims of 9/11 and their families. It has been 5 years since the United States was attacked on 9/11 on American soil and the victims will never be forgotten. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams welcome Attorney Robert Haefele, from the national firm of Motley Rice, to discuss the considerable amount of pro-bono work Motley Rice has done to help 9/11 families. In contrast, Coast to Coast touches upon a story ab...
Sep 14, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In an interesting development in Vioxx news, a New Orleans judge ruled that the $50M in compensatory damages were “grossly excessive.” The judge upheld the verdict finding Merck liable in the case, but he said a new trial must be held to decide how much the manufacturer must pay a retired FBI agent who suffered a 2002 heart attack after taking the painkiller for 2½ years. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to our expert attorneys representing Vioxx...
Sep 07, 2006•32 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Coast to Coast, hosted by attorneys and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi is celebrating 1-Year in the legal podcasting arena here on the LegalTalkNetwork. Great guests and interesting legal topics keep us at the top of the listening list! We thank you. Hear what Craig and Bob have to say about how it works, who is listening and what's ahead in technology for podcasters along with guests, Attorney Evan Schaeffer, a veteran legal blogger and podcaster and Attorney Denise Howell, ...
Sep 05, 2006•34 min•Season 1Ep. 49
What makes a Go-to Lawyer? Many believe that a go-to lawyer possesses a certain confidence or style. And what makes a great Go-To Firm? Is it good results and smooth transactions? In this show, we will speak to the experts on what makes a go-to lawyer and which firms are the go-to firms. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to our experts for the answers. Coast to Coast welcomes Daniel J. DiLucchio, principal of Altman Weil, Inc. and Tamara Loomis, a ...
Aug 23, 2006•32 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Is Asia the next frontier for American lawyers? And is it going to be a boom or a bust? Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they explore the American lawyer in Asia. Coast to Coast welcomes our experts, Michael Shimokaji, from the law firm of Shimokaji & Associates, P.C and Jay Ponazecki, attorney for Morrison Foerster, Tokyo. Don't miss this one.
Aug 18, 2006•34 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Some people in the legal world say that the growth in technology be it software, hardware or telecommunications is both a blessing and a curse. Is Legal Technology a double edged sword? Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams as they peer into the world of Legal Technology and get some answers. Coast to Coast welcomes Ron Friedmann, President of Prism Legal Consulting and Ross Kodner, President and founder of Wisconsin’s MicroLaw, Inc. Do not miss this one!
Aug 10, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Blogging has become a very popular way to share facts and opinions on any topic that you could imagine. The majority of legal bloggers are attorneys from small and individually owned firms, while lawyers at large firms have, for the most part, stayed away from it. Join hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they speak to top blawggers, Attorney Denise Howell, whose blawg is Bag and Baggage, Attorney Ernie Svenson, who writes “Ernie the Attorney” and Attorney Howard Bash...
Aug 03, 2006•37 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In-house counsel can be one of the most coveted jobs in the legal field and with good reason. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they get the lowdown on these high powered men and women of the legal world, their salaries, bonuses, perks, etc. The legal magazine, Corporate Counsel, compiles a list of the 100 Highest Paid General Counsel every year. Bob and Craig welcome Robin Sparkman, the Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Counsel Magazine, to Coast to Coast to dis...
Jul 27, 2006•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Listen up technically challenged lawyers AND technically savvy lawyers! What do you need to know and how do you get the training for the technology that will make practicing law easier and quicker for you? Coast to Coast hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi turn to our guests Todd Sons, IT Director for Jackson Walker, Adriana Linares, founder of LawTech Partners and Andy Adkins, Director of the Legal Technology Institute at the University of Florida, Levin College of L...
Jul 21, 2006•32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Big changes over the past year in the U-S Supreme Court. The death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist, the resignation of nominee Harriet Miers and the controversial choices of Justice Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts have created a new complexion for the high court. Attorneys and Law.com bloggers, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams, analyze what's happened with our two experts. Coast to Coast welcomes Rex Heinke, partner at the firm of Akin Gump Straus Hauer and Feld LLP and Tony Maur...
Jul 13, 2006•31 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Are you way behind on the legal technology curve? Know about e-filings? Join Coast to Coast hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi for an exclusive survey from the American Bar Association and special guest, ABA Senior Research Specialist Laura Ikens from the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center. Hear important information from the ABA Legal Survey Report about how e-filings are underway nationwide. You'll also hear about e-filings in practical experience from Attorney ...
Jul 06, 2006•30 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Lawyers make up one of the hardest-working professions - no one here denies that! But what do lawyers do outside the courtroom and the legal practice? Coast to Coast is going to shatter the belief that lawyers are one dimensional people, dominated by the minute details of the law. Join Law.com bloggers and attorneys J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they look into the “Fun Side of Lawyers.” Our nationwide search for 'fun' lawyers turned up our guests on this show: Attorney Noley Bice, General...
Jun 29, 2006•44 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Jurors who lie or conceal information on their jury questionnaires are causing problems in the courts. Should there be background checks performed on jurors? Is this a violation of our rights? Join Bob Ambrogi and Craig Williams, both attorneys and Law.com bloggers, as they discover what is going on in the jury system across the United States. Coast to Coast welcomes, Professor Randy Jonakait, professor of law at the New York Law School and author of 'The American Jury System" and Dr. Phillip K....
Jun 22, 2006•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This edition of Coast to Coast explores what happened when in-house counsel became the focal point during the TIVO vs. EchoStar patent infringement case with regard to attorney-client privilege. Join co-hosts Bob Ambrogi and Craig Williams, both attorneys and Law.com bloggers, as they peek inside the TiVo V. EchoStar case with the experts - Attorney Blair Jacobs, partner at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and Attorney Christine Byrd, a litigation partner with Irell & Manella LLP and a me...
Jun 16, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The courtroom is a very serious place, but once in a while, it becomes a theatre for human comedy as the search for justice unfolds. On this Coast to Coast show, you'll hear the classic humor of real-life courtroom stories from special guest, Judge Jerry Buchmeyer, a senior District Court Judge in Dallas. Judge Buchmeyer has documented funny legal moments since 1980 in his "Say What!?" column on the State Bar of Texas website. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi...
Jun 08, 2006•24 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Law professors’ blogs are getting a lot of attention on college campuses across the country. We all know the blog is a powerful tool. And postings reach people around the world in seconds. Tech savvy law professors have already joined the blogging craze. But the question has been raised - should those blogs be part of their "academic pursuit?” Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to our experts to get their insight on the credibility of the blog and loo...
Jun 02, 2006•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
A recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of internet-auction-giant, E-bay, has brought Patent Law to the forefront of the Legal World. This case and other patent cases, such as the Blackberry lawsuit, are causing quite a stir in much of the corporate and consumer world. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi as they turn to our experts to look inside these cases and discuss patent law. Craig and Bob welcome Attorney Rachel Krevans, partner and patent attorney at the law...
May 25, 2006•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Sweeping proposals to change Immigration Laws from Congress and from the President have been met with strong emotions from Americans everywhere. In this edition of Coast to Coast, we will turn to our experts to get their reaction to Bush’s proposed plan on Immigration and will get their feedback on what the future holds for illegal immigrants. Join co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, as they get insight from Gregory Siskind, founding partner and immigration lawye...
May 18, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this edition of Coast to Coast, find out more about personal injury lawsuits and class actions being filed against Merck by women who took the drug, Fosamax. Many now suffer severe medical and dental problems. Co-hosts & Attorneys J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi explore what's going on with Fosamax with the lawyer taking the lead nationwide in Fosamax litigation - Attorney Tim O'Brien at the firm of Levin, Papantonio,Thomas, Mitchell, Ecshner & Proctor in Pensacola.
May 12, 2006•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
E-discovery - an important part of a lawyer's world today. Want to learn how e-discovery works and why it is an essential part of legal research? Coast to Coast with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, get insight from two e-discovery experts, Attorney Eric Meyer, with Dilworth Paxson LLP, and Stephen Prignano, partner and member of the Class Action & Mass Litigation Group of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge. E-discover this show!
May 04, 2006•31 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The Am Law 100 list is out from The American Lawyer - the top 100 law firms by gross revenue! What firms are on it? Any changes from past years and what's the growing trend for the billion dollar firm? You'll find out on this edition of Coast to Coast with co-hosts and Law.com bloggers J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi with special guest Aric Press, Editorial Director for American Lawyer Media which publishes The American Lawyer. Don't miss listening to this show!
May 01, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Coast to Coast is on the road at the ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago! Join co-hosts Robert Ambrogi, Massachusetts Attorney and J. Craig Williams, California Attorney - both Law.com bloggers with experts who focus on what's new in technology for lawyers today. Ambrogi reports from the TECHSHOW with guests, Attorney Tom Mighell, member of the ABA TECHSHOW Planning Board, and David Snow, editor of Law.com's Legal Technology.
Apr 23, 2006•28 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Does your website have the right stuff for a lawyer? Is your website really a good representation of your law firm? On this show, Coast to Coast co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, both attorneys and Law.com legal bloggers, get the answers from the experts. You'll hear from Tim Stanley, former CEO and co-founder of FindLaw who now runs Justia, a web design company for law firms and member of the California Bar, Pete Boyd, Florida Attorney and President of PaperStreet which he founded...
Apr 14, 2006•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
What's the status of the legal profession and the judicial system in Louisiana 7 months after Katrina? Coast to Coast hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi, attorneys and Law.com bloggers find out why some law firms are back up and running, while others are still rebuilding or out of business. You'll hear first-hand accounts from Attorney Ernie Svenson, solo practitioner in New Orleans and author of the legal blog, "Ernie the Attorney," as well as Tim Doody, Firm Administrator for Chaffe M...
Apr 06, 2006•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
