USLAW Live

USLAW Live is the official USLAW NETWORK podcast. Each episode provides lighthearted conversations and discussions about prominent legal issues. Join us as we get to know our members, discuss the legal and business issues keeping us up at night and add some fun to your day!

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  Episode #50

  USLAW at 25: USLAW culture, events and buscapades with Roger Yaffe

  Aug 12, 202636 min

  Roger shares why smaller gatherings can create some of the strongest connections, the story behind USLAW’s “no business cards” culture and what it takes to produce more than two dozen events a year. And then there are the buses. From breakdowns and wrong turns to one memorable encounter with a porte cochère, Roger revisits a few legendary USLAW “buscapades.” Co-hosted by Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma), Pam Hallford (Carr Allison in Alabama) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor | Kansas/Western Missouri), this episode offers a look at the strategy, culture and controlled chaos behind the USLAW experience. Tune in. 3:10 What led USLAW's growth? 5:44 ROI for members and their clients, growing USLAW’s portfolio of client-facing events 8:27 Client size or geographic reach 9:05 What is a national client and where do regional clients fit in? 10:23 Growth of USLAW events 11:20 Focus on smaller-sized events 12:10 Centralizing the invitation process and why that was necessary. Firms are not travel agents. 13:15 Relationships come first. 14:52 USLAW culture, no business cards 16:45 Why the no business cards approach has repercussions outside of USLAW life 17:33 Importance of USLAW social events 18:24 Best legal education and best events in legal industry 20:08 What goes on in planning an event. 24:44 What is the chaos that goes on behind the scenes? 28:50 Bus stories and buscapades Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

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  Episode #49

  Beyond Ordinary Product Liability Cases with Kristina Kamler

  Jul 29, 202629 min

  She joins USLAW Live! to discuss everything from the "buxom barmaid" NIL lawsuit to collapsing conveyor belts in industrial chicken coops. Kristina also breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Monsanto v. Durnell and what it means for product labeling preemption under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The conversation also covers AI in legal practice, personal branding and more. This episode is co-hosted by Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch (Oklahoma) and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison (Alabama). Tune in today. 2:25 Intro to Kristina Kamler’s career that started with running 2 businesses at the age of 8. 4:35 Developing a niche in the weird and wild cases, including the “buxom barmaid” NIL. 7:58 An interesting wrinkle in the products liability world: Monsanto v Durnell and what it means to product labeling preemption under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 9:15 How does this decision change your legal practice and manufacturing clients’ operations? 12:35 Post-sale duty to warn 14:35 Using AI in a legal practice 15:44 Examples of AI uses in law practice, helping clients 17:35 Nebraska has a statute of repose for product liability cases 18:15 Inaugural LeadX Cohort and Chicago 19:55 What’s your brand? 20:16 More weird and wild cases, including medical records and a chicken coop 22:10 Summer plans and travels 28:08 Reading and watching Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

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  Episode #48

  Workers’ Compensation: More than Claims with Stan Evans

  Jul 22, 202632 min

  He joins USLAW Live! host Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor | Kansas/Western Missouri) to discuss why the first 24 to 48 hours after a workplace incident are critical, how claims across industries present unique legal and business challenges, and the importance of balancing sound legal strategy with strong business relationships. They also touch on virtual hearings before wrapping up with Buffalo's famous chicken wings, the blue cheese-versus-ranch debate, and annual family Olympics. Tune in for an informative conversation. 2:25 Stan Evans' road to becoming a workers' comp attorney 3:35 How and when the NY State workers' comp board went virtual and why it still works today. 5:20 Was working in workers' comp Stan's dream? 6:50 Why make the switch from in-house to private practice? 8:00 Different industries and what makes one more unique than another regarding workers' comp. 10:48 With multiple lines of litigation, can defenses be coordinated? 13:18 The importance of investigating claims within first 48 hours 16:22 Did the person fall on the left or right side? 17:38 Trends coming out of union shops 19:22 What to know when dealing with professional employment organizations (PEOs) 21:54 Go to trial or settle 28:08 Summer plans and the great Buffalo wings debate Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

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  Episode #47

  USLAW at 25: Inside USLAW's first days with Roger Yaffe

  Jul 15, 202633 min

  From a simple website and a shared passion for golf that sparked a pivotal connection to the vision of the founders and early leaders who built the organization, Roger shares candid stories and valuable perspective on what has remained constant through decades of growth. Co-hosted by Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma), Pam Hallford (Carr Allison in Alabama) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor | Kansas/Western Missouri), this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of USLAW. Tune in. 3:10 Roger Yaffe’s career path to USLAW. 6:45 How the USLAW connection happened. 11:54 What was your takeaway from the meeting with the original 6 that made you think this would succeed? 13:04 What were early takeaways, thoughts and ideas that would set them apart from other legal marketing groups? 13:22 Attorney’s successes in their own individual careers set the bar. 16:50 What were you and the early leaders looking for in order to grow membership? 19:10 What was the energy like? 21:33 Member vetting process 25:20 From USLAW perspective - what should anyone take away from USLAW? 27:41 The USLAW experience. 29:30 Looking back, did you ever envision it being what it is today? Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

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  Episode #46

  AI and Medical Litigation with Christina Hesse

  Jul 8, 202631 min

  Christina Hesse of Duke Evett PLLC in Idaho joins USLAW Live! to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and healthcare, drawing on her experience in medical and professional malpractice defense and commercial litigation. Alongside co-hosts Pam Hallford (Carr Allison) and Nick Rauch (Larson • King), the trio previews next week's USLAW Medical Law Forum and examines the growing web of legal issues surrounding AI-generated physician summaries, medical diagnoses, HIPAA, privacy, data storage, standards of care and the professional duty of competence. They also make time for "Fly Guy," classic rock, misunderstood song lyrics and summer camps. Tune in! 2:35 Christina Hesse shares her road to current role at Duke Evett PLLC 5:45 How her extensive medical law practice evolved and her work with healthcare providers. 7:21 Leadership roles 8:15 USLAW NETWORK Medical Law Forum in Asheville, North Carolina 9:10 Program topics in Asheville and growing list of impacts at the intersection of AI and the medical industry 13:15 Litigation and the new AI frontier 14:45 Professional duties of competence 16:35 Use of AI creates more scrutiny in litigation 17:36 AI - questions beget more questions 19:00 Potential for more documentation in discovery 22:15 Christina’s current reading list and listening playlist, plus wrong lyrics, mashups and summer camps. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

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