An audio version of a conversation with Mark Wahlstrom and the late Don McNay from 2008 on the settlement planning and structured settlement profession. A look at how the plaintiff oriented side of planning evolved from two of the leaders in plaintiff settlement planning. 

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Don McNay on Structured settlements and planning

Ben Heineman is a legendary and transformative figure in the field of corporate law. He is also a published author and professor at both Yale and Harvard Law schools, an achievement in and of itself! In this podcast he joins host Mark Wahlstrom to discuss his recently released book "The Inside Counsel Revolution: Resolve the Partner-Guardian Tension" In this book and interview Heineman discusses his experience in the corporate law field and what led to the writing of his latest book. His decades at the right hand of first Jack Welch and then Jeffery Imalt at GE gives real life wisdom and experience to the pressures facing corporate counsel in all manner of cases. 

Ben Heineman Jr, The Inside Counsel Revolution

Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald "Gerry" Schwartzbach joins Speaking of Justice this week to discuss the release of his new book, "Leaning on the Arc".  One of the great criminal defense attorney's of the last 50 years, Gerry Schwartzbach is probably most famous for his defense of actor Robert Blake and and civil rights activist Stephen Bingham, but his career is better defined by the hundreds of unknown defendants who he represented and kept from prison through his ardent defense of their rights and out standing trial skills.  A passionate defender of the rights of citizens to a competent defense and jury trial, this is a fascinating interview with one of the major criminal lawyers in the US. Go to our page at www.legalbroadcastnetwork.com  and find out how you can get the book!

Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald Schwartzbach on Speaking of Justice

Will Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server lead to criminal charges and short circuit her bid for the Presidency? Or, is this a case of confusing over what is administrative violations vs breaking the law when it comes to handling classified documents. Attorney Mark Zaid, one of the nations leading experts in the law surrounding the use of and handling of classified information joins Speaking of Justice to discuss the facts in this case and what the law actually says.  This discussion goes into the details of the law, the process and what usually happens in these matters. Separating the political statements, twisting of facts and idea, from the reality of what could actually happen here. A solid podcast brought to you by The Legal Broadcast Network.  Image of Hillary Clinton, by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, published October 22, 2015. 

Hillary Clinton's email investigation, Attorney Mark Zaid sorts the facts

Noted Immigration Attorney Kerry Bretz joins Speaking of Justice this week to take on the issue of whether or not the US Supreme Courts decision to review Obama's executive order on Immigration.  Attorney Bretz is a frequent national commentator on immigration law, the on the ground impact for those seeking legal status and citizenship and this ruling could have important impacts on a wide range of people.  Learn more by visiting The Legal Broadcast Network where we have an expanded write up and discussion on this important topic. 

SCOTUS takes on Obama Immigration Executive Order, what's next?

One of the nations premier legal experts and administrator of Mass Torts, Kenneth Feinberg, joins Speaking of Justice this week to discuss his newly announced role as the point man for VW of America in resolving their emissions scandal and the claims that are arising as a result.  Ken Feinberg has evolved into the "go to guy" on just about every major Mass Tort, ranging from his work on the 9/11 settlements, to the BP Oil Spill, the Sandusky claims, GM ignition litigation and others. His firm, Feinberg Law Offices is in constant demand when large scale solutions are needed for complex and tragic litigation.  In this audio podcast host Mark Wahlstrom and Ken Feinberg discus not just the VW case, but the issues that arise when a special master, or "settlement czar" is appointed to expedite settlements outside of the typical mass tort or class action process. Does it provide a better result for claimants? Is it a material threat to the legal rights of injured parties? Are lawyers simply opposed because it cuts them out of the compensation model? Follow Speaking of Justice on Facebook, SoundCloud, Itunes and other social media sites. 

Ken Feinberg discusses Mass Torts and the VW emissions Scandal

In what has become one of the most high profile Court Martial cases in years, Bowe Bergdahl was determined by his commanding officer to have been sufficiently derelict in his duties and actions as to recommend a general court martial for the now infamous soldier who left his post in Afghanistan and then was captured by the Taliban.  Attorney Stephen P. Karns of Dallas, TX, a form US Army Major and JAG Attorney joins Mark Wahlstrom to discuss the strange and at time legally confusing case of Bowe Bergdahl. Did his participation in the PBS podcast "Serial" go one step too far and force the hand of the Army to push for a harsher possible sentence? Is this a case where political pressure has distorted the investigation process? Listen in to learn more about the military justice system from one of it's leading experts on this weeks edition of Speaking of Justice, a featured broadcast from The Legal Broadcast Network. 

Bowe Bergdahl court martial, did "Serial" podcast bring a harsher result?

Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice is Mark Wahlstrom's guest this week on Speaking of Justice.  Paul looks at and gives an analysis of the DirecTV v Imburgia case that was recently decided by the US Supreme court, with the ruling following a trend in which the use of mandatory or forced arbitration agreements are part of just about every financial, consumer and employment contract, thus eliminating the rights of consumers to sue directly or to join as part of a class action.  However, as Paul points out in this discussion, while in fact there are other major cases coming before the SCOTUS in the spring of 2016, all is not lost as to the rights of consumers in this important area. Many changes are beginng to occur in administrative, governmental and employment contracts where in the mandatory arbitration and mediation clauses are being removed.  Learn more about this trend and also learn more about The Legal Broadcast Network and Speaking of Justice by clicking on the links or visiting their Facebook pages under the same name. This is a weekly public affairs show focused on issues in the law, courts and policy sponsored by The Legal Broadcast Network. 

Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice on forced arbitration agreements

In the second episode of Speaking of Justice, host Mark Wahlstrom is joined by famed trial lawyer, Gerry Spence to discuss his recent book, "Police State". This is a look at how for decades, in cities all across America, rogue police have gotten away with murder. According to Spence the distance that has been created between law enforcement and society is a growing threat best illustrated by an increasingly militarized police who increasingly appear to pose a risk to the civil liberties of ordinary citizens.  Gerry Spence has spent over 50 years defending the rights of citizens, big and small in cases spanning from the Karen Silkwood case, Imelda Marcos, Randy Weaver and Jeffery Fieger. In this podcast he draws a parallel between what the climate is in America today vs a time in the 1930's in Germany, with a warning regarding the tendency of people to surrender their rights in return for the illusion of safety.  A great interview! You can learn more about Gerry Spence by going to his law firm website and you can purchase the book on Amazon by clicking here. Speaking of Justice is a weekly audio podcast and long form conversation where host Mark Wahlstrom invites in leading attorneys, as well as lesser known lawyers who are working on important cases, so as to discuss issues of importance regarding the US legal system.  The Legal Broadcast Network Speaking of Justice on Facebook Mark Wahlstrom

Gerry Spence, trial lawyer, author of the book "Police State"

In this inaugural relaunch of the Speaking of Justice weekly audio podcast, famed Civil Action Attorney Jan Schlichtmann joins show host, Mark Wahlstrom, to discuss the Telex Free ponzi scheme litigation, a $1 billion  fraud that is currently in state and federal courts.  This case raises interesting issues regarding bank liability for the criminal or fraudulent actions of it's customers, with an important ruling due soon. Also a look at the recent trend of mass tort and class action defendants to seek bankruptcy so as to centralize litigation in bankruptcy court vs civil courts.  Speaking of Justice is a featured weekly broadcast of The Legal Broadcast Network, hosted by the founder of LBN, Mark Wahlstrom. You can learn more about the network and it's various shows by going to http://legalbroadcastnetwork.com  

Speaking of Justice, $1 billion Telex Free Ponzi scheme litigation

A weekly audio podcast featuring the nations premier lawyers, experts and commentators on the US justice system, litigation, trial law practice and access to the courts. Hosted by Mark Wahlstrom, founder of The Legal Broadcast Network, the nations premier open access legal broadcasting platform. http://legalbroadcastnetwork.com