In this episode of The Defense Never Rests Podcast we are joined by two women who have proved that with hard work and determination, your passions can become your money making side hustle! (All while working full time in the legal world, I might add.)
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we are joined by Rob McGaver. Tune in to hear how he went from working in law enforcement to the working in the legal world, and what surprising skills he took from the sheriff's office to the insurance office.
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we are joined again by our life coach Olivia Vizachero. Dubbed the Less Stressed Lawyer, Olivia offers tips on the "do's and don'ts" of setting new goals, overcoming defeats, and motivation to successfully achieve...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, hosts Wendy and Nate are joined by two guests who have made drones their professions. Chief Operating Officer at REIN, Travis Wherry who writes drone insurance policies, and forensic engineer Joe Teitelman specializing in...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast we are joined by Celebrity World Class Attorney and founder of Goldberg LLP, Natalie Gold. Tune in to hear how to grow wealth, the importance of asset protection, trusts, wills, and the MINDSET of...
It seems like everyone and their mother has a podcast these days. Have you been thinking about starting one? Why should you start one? Tune into this episode of The Defense Never Rests as our guest and founder of Podcast Launch Lab, Sebastian Rusk. Be sure to check...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests Podcast we are joined by author, educator, and the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses Monick Halm. Tune in to hear how she supports women in investing in properties and helps stop the stigma of trading hours for...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we are joined by guests Shari Belitz and Jacqueline Harounian. Tune in as we candidly share the legalities behind surrogacy, the Mary Beth Whitehead legal case, as well as our ups and downs in the journey of...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, we are joined by Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at Kentucky State University Douglas Allen, and General Counsel Lisa Lang. Join us as we discover the challenges and unpredictable obstacles their...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcasts, we welcome our guest and man-of-many-hats, Trevor Houston. Tune in to hear his unique solution to help introduce job recruiters with job seekers virtually IN REAL TIME! You won't want to miss this...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I am joined again by cohost Talar Herculian Coursey. This episode is very special as our guest, Olivia Vizachero is a life coach to both of us. Dubbed the Less Stressed Lawyer, Olivia touches on how to train your...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests Podcast, I am joined again by my cohost Oliver Brooks. Tune in as we explore the importance of not only focusing on deep work without distractions, but also unplugging and disconnecting. How do you focus? How do you center...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, we sit down with Talar Herculian Coursey. Tune in to hear her incredibly heartfelt story of her life in the Middle East, her relationship with her father, and her journey to becoming General Counsel. To learn more about SOAR...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I am joined by "The Introverted Lawyer" professor Heidi K Brown. We get candid and vulnerable about the struggles of self doubt and fear of public speaking. Tune in to hear her amazing tips and tricks to help...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests we are joined by the founder of LawyerUp, Umeesha D'Alwis. Tune in to hear this inspiring story of this 19 year old first generation immigrant, pre-law student who created her own virtual internship during a global pandemic....
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I am joined by cohost Meghan Henry as we speak to guests Lisa Goldkuhl and Steven Joseph. Powerful lawyers by day, and creative writers by night!
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, I sit down with Dr. Brian Harman, a PhD leadership professor at UCLA and Berkeley specializing in executive coaching. After leaving his corporate world to pursue his dream of integrating humor and trust in leadership. Tune...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we sit down with business Wilson Murphy Law owner, Michelle Murphy. We discuss her fascinating story and current success on TikTok, and how it can be utilized for more than just dancing to catchy songs.
People in the insurance industry and even outside have heard of Lloyd’s of London. It’s the oldest insurance market in the world – founded in 1688! Fun Fact: The Lloyd’s Building is the Ministry of Magic in the Harry Potter films. But have you ever wondered what...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I am joined by my cohost Meghan Henry and our guests Diana Dearmin, Jackie Jensen Erler, and Steve Shanker. Listen as we take a look at Alternative Fee Arrangements, and the reasons why they should be considered over...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests I am joined by my cohost Nate Bohlander as we talk with Kit Kinports. While speaking about her time when she clerked Justice Harry Blackmun, we take a peek behind the veil of the United States Supreme Court.
On this very important episode of The Defense Never Rests, I am joined again by Alexis Robertson as well as Michelle Silverthorn. We discuss the current state of the world after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of someone who is supposed to protect. Alexis and...
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Patricia Baxter, Partner at Morgan & Akins, recently sat down with Ron Sykstus for his podcast, Next Lawyer Up to talk about her journey through college, law school and career choices. Mr. Sykstus is a very well respected attorney who has practiced in northern Alabama for almost 30 years. His podcast has featured interviews with attorneys from all over Country.
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I sit down with Gordon Chung as he walks us through what brought him from his humble roots in Hong Kong to work in the legal world in the UK.
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, I sit down with Annie Little and Alex Su, who both began their careers in the legal world, only to find that they hated their jobs.
In this episode, we sit down with Alexis Robertson, who's job is to put herself out of business. She is a diversity and inclusion professional and helps law firms recruit and keep people who are otherwise underrepresented in the law firm ranks. Listen as she talks...
After 40 years in claims, you pick up a thing or two! If you want perspective, sit down and talk to someone who started their career before people used email, or even computers, who completed claim notes using pen and paper, and when people could actually smoke in the...
Ever been banished by your family? We know someone who has! Dan Sherry, Jr. of Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, PC was a fantastic guest on this episode of The Defense Never Rests! We discussed his experience with COVID-19 and time quarantined in...
Medical Marijuana is now legal in more than half of the United States (33 states, to be exact)! With these changes come a whole new set of challenges for employers, risk managers and claims adjusters handling EPL and WC claims. This week's podcast features Dillon...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests Podcast, I am joined by co host Scott Rybny as we talk with Shari Belitz and take a deep dive into the root causes of social inflation and nuclear verdicts.
There's no better way to look at your decision making process than through the eyes of your opposing counsel. In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, we talk to a well-known and seasoned coverage attorney, but from the Plaintiff's bar, Anthony DiUlio, Esq. of...
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests I am joined by CEO and chairman of Prime Insurance Company, Rick Lindsey. We talk risk, claims, and much more. Let us know what you think.
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, I am joined by attorney, author, speaker, and activist Brian Cuban. Tune in as he candidly opens up to discuss his experiences with eating disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism, depression and rehabilitation.
In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, I am joined by The Content Queen herself, Shay Rowbottom. Tune in and get a glimpse into some social media secrets, including how she went from 0 to 200,000+ followers on LinkedIn. Yes- followers convert to real business...
If you are one of those people who think handling coverage claims is boring, we have some guests to change your mind! In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, host Patricia Baxter is joined by insurance gurus Laura Gregory, Michael Young, and Scott Rybny. What do...
As Coronavirus continues to spread, chaos has seemed to permeate into every inch of our daily lives. Though we are each lucky to be healthy, there is still so much uncertainty that lies ahead. In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, host Patricia Baxter is joined...
In this episode, we are honored to have two well respected, esteemed and diverse claimants attorneys, Lisa D. Eldridge from Martin Law and Melissa Chandy from Pond Lehocky, on our podcast. Both candidly discuss their challenges and strategies in the practice of...
In this episode, host Patricia Baxter is joined by cohost Oliver Brooks to welcome their guests. Two well-respected and widely used mediators, Judge Michael Snyder, the newly elected Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, and Barbara Lyons. Judge Snyder has...
Juggling family and career is tough for so many people. While this topic certainly isn't new, talking about it is still so important! In this episode, host Patricia Baxter is joined by Kara White, Meghan Henry, and Scott Rybny. Tune in and listen to the experiences of...
New Year, New Podcast! Who isn't talking health and fitness this week? Guilty! In this episode, host Patricia Baxter talks with lawyer turned corporate wellness coach, personal trainer and nutrition coach, Megan O'Neill. She gives away her "actionable" tips for...
In this episode, host Patricia Baxter is joined again by some of the smartest lawyers she knows: Wendy Smith, Oliver Brooks, and Nate Bohlander. Join them as they discuss their top 10 factors to evaluate claims early with little to go on. What do you think? Let us...
Ever wonder what a plaintiff’s counsel was truly thinking about their case, or yours? In this podcast episode host Patricia Baxter is joined by cohost Oliver Brooks, and guests Tracy Finken, and Dan Sherry Jr. Join us as we discuss what a plaintiffs counsel really...
What litigation efforts get you the most bang for your buck? Do you always take a plaintiff’s dep? What about serve discovery? In the next episode, host Patricia Baxter is joined by Wendy Smith, Oliver Brooks, and Nate Bohlander. Join them as they discuss how to “pick...
Do you maintain a security system? Do you have CCTV on premises? More and more businesses are installing surveillance systems. But how often do business owners think about the process for preserving footage? If you ever have someone slip and fall on your property,...
For those who practice in the field of strict product liability, the name “Tincher” has become more synonymous with a seemingly endless string of decisions and appeals than anything else. The only saga with more sequels in the past few years is the "Star Wars"...
Is the motion for summary judgment arrow back in the defense bar’s quiver for defect and failure to warn claims? The Pennsylvania products liability law landscape has been in constant flux since the seminal Tincher v. Omega Flex, Inc., 628 Pa. 296 (Pa. 2014)...
Historically, to defend against a design defect claim the fact that a product’s design complied with industry standards was not admissible. That type of evidence was viewed as focusing on the quality of the defendant's conduct in making design choices, rather than...
If a product lacks any cognizable defect and conspicuously warns against the exact harm which befell plaintiffs, do defect and failure to warn claims against a manufacturer require a jury determination? Your response would likely fall somewhere on the spectrum...