70 - COVID's Impact on Workers' Comp One Year Later
Release Date: 04/22/2021
5 (Replay) - Lawyers Choose The Top 10 Legal Movies of All Time
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Recognize this? “You can’t handle the truth!” Or this? “The two yutes.” Well those are pretty easy! But what about this: “…now imagine she’s White” In this episode, The Defense Never Rests is taken over by Nate Bohlander and Oliver Brooks, who are joined by Ashley Johnson and Tyler Williams. Have you ever wondered how realistic movies about the law really are? Are they, like most things which come out of Hollywood, sensationalized to draw audiences to theaters? Or do they retain some element of truth and candor about the legal profession? After generating a list, they discuss...
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97 - Single Mother's Road to General Counsel
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What drives you each day to keep working toward your professional goals? Better question…do you know what those goals even are? Some of us are determined to put in the work solely to best serve our insureds. Others it could be monetary rewards or promotions. And for some, providing for our families are the reason we are motivated to succeed. It also could be a number of things. But for each and every one of us, there is some fire inside that drives us. Even if you do not consciously realize it is there. For our guest this week on The Defense Never Rests, Nicole Pielli, General Counsel of...
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96 - Hot Topics in Trucking (Part 3) | 2021 TIDA Annual Seminar
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How does the average juror view the trucking industry? You know what we mean, does the average individual have a positive or negative opinion of truckers. As we approach the holiday season with warnings of supply shortages and we are worrying about getting those all important gifts in time, I would venture a guess that the average person is relying on the trucking industry quite a bit. Even if we may not always be consciously aware of it. We needed it 18 months ago when we were not leaving our homes. We need it today and we will certainly need it tomorrow. Simply said, we, as a society, need...
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95 - Hot Topics in Trucking (Part 2) | 2021 TIDA Annual Seminar
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94 - Hot Topics in Trucking (Part 1) | 2021 TIDA Annual Seminar
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What do you think are the hot topics the trucking industry is facing right now? Driver shortage… Nuclear verdicts... Or is it something else? This week on the Defense Never Rests we launch a new series: Hot Topics in Trucking where I set up a special podcasting booth at the TIDA Annual Conference and jumped into the upcoming trucking trends and what we can do to prepare for what is to come. First up is Andrew Stephenson a seasoned litigator with years of defending national trucking companies from catastrophic claims who was brave enough to be the first one to sit down at the podcast booth....
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93 - Confessions of a Risk Manager
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When you assign your outside counsel, did you ever stop and think about the traits you’re seeking? Maybe it is an aggressive approach to litigation. Maybe it is mental dexterity. Maybe both. Perhaps trial experience is an absolute “must.” Perhaps you just genuinely like working with them. No matter what characteristics your outside counsel exhibits, chances are they are different from other risk managers and claims handlers across the country, let alone the globe. This week on “The Defense Never Rests,” we are joined – again – by Matt Margolis, who, after years of private...
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92 - Corporate Depositions: Tips from a Claims Professional
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Undeniably, not the sexiest event during litigation. But, in many cases, it might just be the most vital piece of your defense. There are so many elements to consider to achieve a successful corporate designee deposition. Responding to the deposing counsel’s notice. Choosing the right deponent. Preparing the designee. This week on the Defense Never Rests we are joined by Wade Vandiver, who breaks down corporate designee depositions for us. He not only practiced defending extra-contractual and coverage claims, but spent the bulk of his career at a carrier where he managed outside counsel in...
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91 - Fixing Gender Bias in the Workplace
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Do you know how implicit gender bias is impacting your workplace? It is not always easy to spot and the best of us may be guilty of it as well. Each year, nearly half of graduating law students are women. However, the number of women in partnership or managerial positions is grossly disproportionate to men. This trend is not just seen in the legal field. Women in managerial positions across professional industries, including the insurance industry, are more likely to be male-dominated. Why do we continue to see this happening? We tackle that very question this week on the Defense...
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90 - Imposter Syndrome in the Courtroom
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89 - The Career of a Sports Lawyer
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Have you wondered how to become a sports lawyer? What does a sports lawyer do? In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we are joined by Sam Burum, associate counsel for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. Sam currently works with the New Jersey Devils and The Philadelphia 76ers behind the scenes and he is here to answer those questions!
info_outlineIn this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, hosts Meghan and Wendy are joined by Audrey Allsopp, the National Worker's Compensation Practice Leader for Conner Strong & Buckelew. A lot has changed in the world of workers' compensation post-2020 as the world continues to operate through the pandemic. Tune in to hear about what shifts have been made, will continue to be made, and how even you can be affected.