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The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce ClubHow to Divorce Without Destroying Your FamilyIn this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, I sit down with certified family law specialist, parenting coordinator, and podcast host Jaime Davis—aka the woman rewriting the rules on how to divorce without destroying your life (or each other). With over 20 years in the legal trenches, Jaime shares the five key steps to navigate divorce in a way that preserves your sanity, your bank account, and—most importantly—your kids’ wellbeing.From gathering documents before emotions detonate, to choosing your “divorce dream team,” to letting go of that wedding china (yes, really), Jaime’s wisdom is a...2025-04-1641 minThe Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce ClubThe Do’s & Do Not’s of Divorce With Leona KrasnerIn this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, host Erica Bennett is joined by Leona Krasner, a managing partner at Krasner Law specializing in family law. They discuss the importance of finding the right lawyer during a divorce, the emotional and financial costs of prolonged legal battles, and the need to focus on achieving a better life without relying on external validation. Leona shares advice on organizing finances, understanding legal entitlements, and seeking recommendations for legal representation. Erica shares personal experiences and emphasizes the significance of shifting from an emotional relationship to a business agreement during d...2024-08-0734 min
The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business PodcastThomas Dunlap of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLCErik J. Olson talks to Thomas Dunlap, the Managing Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC.
Tom’s practice focuses on patent, trademark, trade secret, commercial, entertainment law, business, government contracts disputes, litigation, and transactions. Tom has authored numerous books and appeared on national television and radio, including Fox, Sundance T.V., and NPR, speaking on various subjects in his fields of practice. In addition to the state and federal courts of D.C., VA, and M.D., he is a member of the Federal Courts in Puerto Rico, Colorado, and Texas, as well as the Court of Federal Claims, the Fe...2022-12-0129 minThe Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business PodcastJohn Whitbeck of Whitbeck Bennett PLLCErik J. Olson talks to John C. Whitbeck, Jr., the Managing Partner at Whitbeck Bennett PLLC in Leesburg, Virginia.
John is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic. He served as Substitute Judge in Virginia District Courts, hearing civil and criminal matters, including family law cases. He also served as a Special Justice for civil commitment hearings in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit as well, which requires him to sit as a “judge” for hearings to commit mentally ill individuals to psychiatric treatment. He has...2022-11-0320 min
PsychSpeakEuphoria Case Study Rue Psych Rotations: Euphoria with Katelynn Frum, LPC Today Shahidrah will be speaking with one of our lovely clinicians, Katelynn Frum, LPC who has worked in the mental health field for 7 years. Join Shahidrah and Katelynn as they discuss the popular Euphoria character, Rue Bennett, and the type of support that Rue would have benefited from on the show. Katelynn Frum is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, teens, and young adults at the Fundamental Foundations Counseling Center, PLLC. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance abus...2022-07-1549 min
Overthinking to Overflow(#181) Her Framework Attracted More Clients (w/ Samiyrah) Despite the rise in mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still a stigma attached to seeking out therapy in all communities. Samiyrah has found a way to address this concern— presenting a framework that will help them understand how to move past their presenting problems and attain that certain level of success.Samiyrah Bennett joins us in this episode to describe what it's like to be a business owner, her direct approach to psychoeducation, and how she takes her clients through her own process of treatment.--- Get the latest updates to...2021-10-1423 min
Matters: A podcast from ClioLawyer-Centered vs. Client-Centered
So far this season, we've introduced the concept of client-centered legal practice, explored why lawyers tend to be so resistant to change, and looked at what's broken within our legal system. On this episode, we'll compare the broken model of legal service delivery—the "lawyer-centered" model—with the client-centered model, which is advantageous for both your clients and your firm.Featuring interviews with three practicing attorneys who are all innovating in their fields, this episode covers:
The core differences between the lawyer-centered and client-centered models of legal service delivery
The disadvantages of the lawyer-centered model
The adva...2021-07-2130 min
Kicking Up the DustPat Harris: Structural EgalitarianismPatricia E. Harris is a registered architect and the President of The Harris Collaborative, PLLC, located in Durham, North Carolina. A graduate of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Pat received a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As a builder and master planner, Pat is highly experienced in planning, programming, design, group facilitation, and construction. She has designed and constructed numerous new homes and renovations and served as an advisor to several organizations. Her private homes reflect her belief that buildings are to nurture and uplift the human spirit through judicious use of natural lighting, appropriate materials, and...2020-07-241h 08
Patent News PodcastSpecial Edition - USPTO October 2019 Update: Subject Matter EligibilityIn a special edition of Patent News Podcast, this episode covers the Update memorandum from the USPTO regarding subject matter eligibility.2019-10-2509 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 010 - SRI Int'l, Inc. v. Cisco Sys., Inc.On July 12, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion from an appeal of a decision from the District of Delaware addressing patentable subject matter under section 101, claim construction, anticipation, sua sponte summary judgment, willful infringement, attorneys’ fees, and ongoing royalties.SRI Int’l., Inc. v. Cisco Sys., Inc., Docket No. 17-2223 (CAFC July 12, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/17-2223.Opinion.7-12-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. 6,484,203https://patents.google.com/patent/US6484203B1U.S. Patent No. 6,711,615https://patents.google.com/patent/US6711615B22019-09-2407 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 009 - TQ Delta v. DISH Network and Cisco Sys. v. TQ DeltaOn July 10, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued two precedential opinions appealing decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board addressing the Administrative Procedure Act, claim construction, and obviousness.TQ Delta, LLC v. Dish Network LLC, Docket No. 18-1799 (CAFC July 10, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/18-1799.Opinion.7-10-2019.pdfCisco Sys., Inc. v. TQ Delta, LLC, Docket No. 18-1806 (CAFC July 10, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/18-1806.Opinion.7-10-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. 8,611,404https://patents.google.com/patent/US8611404B22019-09-1807 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 008 - Quake v. Lo and General Electric Co. v. United Technologies Corp.On July 10, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued two precedential opinions appealing decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board addressing written description and jurisdiction.Quake v. Lo, Docket No. 18-1779 (CAFC July 10, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/18-1779.Opinion.7-10-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. 8,008,018https://patents.google.com/patent/US8008018B2U.S. Patent Pub. No. 2009/0170114, publication of U.S. App. No. 12/393,833https://patents.google.com/patent/US20090170114A1General Electric Co. v. United Technologies Corp., 17-2497 (CAFC July 10, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites...2019-09-1711 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 007 - In re Global, Enzo v. Roche, and Westech v. 3MOn July 5, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued three precedential opinions regarding patent law: In re Global, Enzo v. Roche, and Westech v. 3M. The court addressed reissue claims and written description, lack of enablement, and improper venue along with Attorneys fees and costs. In Re: Global IP Holdings LLC, Docket No. 18-1426 (CAFC July 5, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/18-1426.Opinion.7-5-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. 8,690,233 - https://patents.google.com/patent/US8690233B2Enzo Life Sciences, Inc. v. Roche Molecular Sys., Inc., Docket No. 17-2498 (CAFC July 5, 2019) - 2019-08-0816 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 006 - Athena Diagnostics v. Mayo en banc denial of rehearingOn July 3, 2019, in a 7-5 split, the Federal Circuit denied an en banc rehearing of Athena Diagnostics v. Mayo regarding questions of 101 and patentability of medical diagnostic claims under the current Alice/Mayo test and the Court's own precedent. Eight of the twelve judges in the case authored their own opinions.Athena Diagnostics, Inc., et al. v. Mayo Collaborative Services, LLC, Docket No. 2017-2508 (CAFC July 3, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/17-2508.Order.7-3-2019.1.pdfU.S. Patent No. 7,267,820 - https://patents.google.com/patent/US7267820B2Full...2019-07-2212 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 005 - Kolcraft Ent. v. Graco Children's ProductsOn June 21, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion regarding patent law: Kolcraft Ent. v. Graco Children's Products. The court addressed evidence of prior conception in an IPR proceeding.Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. v. Graco Children’s Products, Inc., Docket No. 2018-1259 (CAFC July 2, 2019) - http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/18-1259.Opinion.7-2-2019.pdfU.S. Patent No. D604,970 - https://patents.google.com/patent/USD604970S1U.S. Patent No. D616,231 - https://patents.google.com/patent/USD616231S12019-07-1206 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 004 - Elbit v. Hughes and Cellsoft v. FitbitOn June 24, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued two precedential opinions regarding patent law: Elbit Systems Land and C4i Ltd. v. Hughes Network Systems, LLC and Cellspin Soft, Inc. v. Fitbit Inc. The court addressed unquantified attorney’s fees and the Mayo/Alice two step test for section 101.2019-07-0812 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 003 - UCB v. Watson LabsOn June 24, 2019, the court issued a precedential opinion regarding patent law: UCB, Inc. v. Watson Laboratories and Actavis Laboratories. The court addressed the doctrine of equivalents with regard to restriction requirements.2019-07-0808 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 002 - Gaming and Tech v. Activision and Mayne Int'l v. Merck Sharpe & DoehmeOn June 21, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued two precedential opinions regarding patent law: Hyosung TNS Inc. v. ITC and Forum US v. Flow Valve, LLC. The court addressed amendments to cease and desist orders, prior art as evidence, the domestic industry requirement under § 1337, and claim validity in reissued patents.2019-07-0309 minPatent News PodcastEpisode 001 - Hyosung v. ITC and Forum v. Flow ValveOn June 17, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued two precedential opinions regarding patent law: Hyosung TNS Inc. v. ITC and Forum US v. Flow Valve, LLC. The court addressed amendments to cease and desist orders, prior art as evidence, the domestic industry requirement under § 1337, and claim validity in reissued patents.2019-06-2409 min
Coaching for LeadersThree Hot Spots in Employment Law, with Laura Schiesl VegaLaura Schiesl Vega
Partner, Molever Conelly PLLC
1. Social media
One general best practice is to have a social media policy if you don’t already have one.
Social media guidelines from the National Labor Relations board (see pages 22-24)
2. Employment classification
Independent contractor vs. employees
United States Department of Labor 6-factor economic realities test
United States Department of Labor on independent contractors
Internal Revenue Service Section 530 relief requirements
California Department of Industrial Relations on worker misclassification
3. Wages and hours
United States Department of Labor Overtime Pay Requirements of the FLSA
Connect with Laura Schiesl on LinkedIn
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