https://simplecast.com Speaking of Justice Speaking of Justice is a podcast focused on discussions with premier trial lawyers, legal experts, authors and political commentators with topics focused on issues related to the US justice system. Hosted by Mark Wahlstrom, the founder of The Legal Broadcast Network and President of Wahlstrom & Associates. With over 35 years of "in the trenches" experience, Mark provides his own commentary on some broadcasts, while frequently bringing in featured guests from the legal, financial, political and commentary worlds to offer their insight and opinions on the biggest issues of the day. https://speakingofjusticepodcast.com 2017-2019 Mark Wahlstrom, Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC, Speaking of Justice en Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:57:18 +0000 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:35:16 +0000 https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com Speaking of Justice https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/27dcd900-7a2f-453c-99af-5d81755168b0/d62be0ae-5074-4305-925a-a6d5e5336113/3000x3000/sojtwitter.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com serial Speaking of Justice, conversations about the law Speaking of Justice is a podcast focused on discussions with premier trial lawyers, legal experts, authors and political commentators with topics focused on issues related to the US justice system. Hosted by Mark Wahlstrom, the founder of The Legal Broadcast Network and President of Wahlstrom & Associates. With over 35 years of "in the trenches" experience, Mark provides his own commentary on some broadcasts, while frequently bringing in featured guests from the legal, financial, political and commentary worlds to offer their insight and opinions on the biggest issues of the day. https://speakingofjusticepodcast.com Mark Wahlstrom no https://feeds.simplecast.com/hDRoXFxm settlement planning, legal news, structured settlements, attorney, cle, law, lawyer, legal, legalmarketing, justice, celebrity interview, installment sales, retirement planning, legal broadcast, mass torts, tax planning, true crime, criminal law Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC mark@wahlstromandassociates.com 6a450725-ebd4-4e36-a939-5d05699652fe Attorney Dree Collopy, A Practical guide to US Asylum Law and Procedure This episode is sponsored by Wahlstrom & Associates, the nations leader in Settlement Planning and Litigation Trust design and management.

 

 

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:57:18 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Dree Collopy, Mark Wahlstrom) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/attorney-dree-collopy-a-practical-guide-to-us-asylum-law-and-procedure-yWfMY69h This episode is sponsored by Wahlstrom & Associates, the nations leader in Settlement Planning and Litigation Trust design and management.

 

 

]]> Attorney Dree Collopy, A Practical guide to US Asylum Law and Procedure Dree Collopy, Mark Wahlstrom 00:33:33 In this weeks episode of Speaking of Justice, Attorney Dree K. Collopy, author of AILA's Aslylum Primer, A practical Guide to US Asylum Law and Procedure, joins Mark Wahlstrom to discuss current events in immigration law, Asylum law practice and a summary of this definitive guide to Asylum Law Practice. Few areas of law are in the news more than issues regarding Aslyum and immigaration and Dree has been a tireless advocate for the rights of those seeking asylum. This discussion on what is happening at the border, the break down in process and confusion in the current system will be of interest to anyone who is in the practice of immigration law, as well as citizens with friends and family seeking asylum. You can learn more about Attorney Dree Collopy and her firm, which is located in Washington, DC by checking out her website at Benach Collopy, LLP. You can also go to the website for the American Immigration Lawyers Association to find out more about the book, how to purchase it and to get involved or educated on this unique area of immigration law. In this weeks episode of Speaking of Justice, Attorney Dree K. Collopy, author of AILA's Aslylum Primer, A practical Guide to US Asylum Law and Procedure, joins Mark Wahlstrom to discuss current events in immigration law, Asylum law practice and a summary of this definitive guide to Asylum Law Practice. Few areas of law are in the news more than issues regarding Aslyum and immigaration and Dree has been a tireless advocate for the rights of those seeking asylum. This discussion on what is happening at the border, the break down in process and confusion in the current system will be of interest to anyone who is in the practice of immigration law, as well as citizens with friends and family seeking asylum. You can learn more about Attorney Dree Collopy and her firm, which is located in Washington, DC by checking out her website at Benach Collopy, LLP. You can also go to the website for the American Immigration Lawyers Association to find out more about the book, how to purchase it and to get involved or educated on this unique area of immigration law. immigration law, asylum law, aila no full 4 2 c3b50af7-2cf6-4dfd-854f-85386c035da1 The Mraz matter, a case study on structured settlement misadventures The Mraz matter is an in depth look into how a major personal injury case victory can be inadvertently turned into a sour loss by the failure to use Qualified Settlement Funds and simple language in settlement or verdict instructions. Guest Patrick Hindert, VP of Business Development for Independent Life and the co-author of the settlement industry bible " Structured settlements and periodic payments judgments" joins host Mark Wahlstrom in what is a primer on how to avoid potential legal malpractice when attempting to preserve the planning options for personal injury victims. The Mraz case refers to a case in the Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 3, California in a case A.M., a Minor, etc, et al., Plaintiff and Respondent, v Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP. The West Law reference is 2019 WL 2433188 and it looks at what was a massively successful verdict by the firm on behalf of a minor client, that inadvertently and through a lack of utilizing some of the available planning options for structured settlement planning, ended up in a dispute about the loss of rights to structure payments for the plaintiff. This is an ESSENTIAL case for structured settlement professionals and trial lawyers to pay attention to in that it looks at why Qualified Settlement Funds and 468B trust are such a vital, but under utilized tool in litigation as well as the failure to simply include instructions or notations that preserve the right of parties to structure payments. Wed, 9 Oct 2019 17:20:02 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Mark Wahlstrom, Patrick Hindert) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/the-mraz-matter-a-case-study-on-structured-settlement-misadventures-1k4_oUh2 The Mraz matter, a case study on structured settlement misadventures Mark Wahlstrom, Patrick Hindert 00:37:23 The Mraz matter is an in depth look into how a major personal injury case victory can be inadvertently turned into a sour loss by the failure to use Qualified Settlement Funds and simple language in settlement or verdict instructions. Guest Patrick Hindert, VP of Business Development for Independent Life and the co-author of the settlement industry bible " Structured settlements and periodic payments judgments" joins host Mark Wahlstrom in what is a primer on how to avoid potential legal malpractice when attempting to preserve the planning options for personal injury victims. The Mraz case refers to a case in the Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 3, California in a case A.M., a Minor, etc, et al., Plaintiff and Respondent, v Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP. The West Law reference is 2019 WL 2433188 and it looks at what was a massively successful verdict by the firm on behalf of a minor client, that inadvertently and through a lack of utilizing some of the available planning options for structured settlement planning, ended up in a dispute about the loss of rights to structure payments for the plaintiff. This is an ESSENTIAL case for structured settlement professionals and trial lawyers to pay attention to in that it looks at why Qualified Settlement Funds and 468B trust are such a vital, but under utilized tool in litigation as well as the failure to simply include instructions or notations that preserve the right of parties to structure payments. The Mraz matter is an in depth look into how a major personal injury case victory can be inadvertently turned into a sour loss by the failure to use Qualified Settlement Funds and simple language in settlement or verdict instructions. Guest Patrick Hindert, VP of Business Development for Independent Life and the co-author of the settlement industry bible " Structured settlements and periodic payments judgments" joins host Mark Wahlstrom in what is a primer on how to avoid potential legal malpractice when attempting to preserve the planning options for personal injury victims. The Mraz case refers to a case in the Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 3, California in a case A.M., a Minor, etc, et al., Plaintiff and Respondent, v Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP. The West Law reference is 2019 WL 2433188 and it looks at what was a massively successful verdict by the firm on behalf of a minor client, that inadvertently and through a lack of utilizing some of the available planning options for structured settlement planning, ended up in a dispute about the loss of rights to structure payments for the plaintiff. This is an ESSENTIAL case for structured settlement professionals and trial lawyers to pay attention to in that it looks at why Qualified Settlement Funds and 468B trust are such a vital, but under utilized tool in litigation as well as the failure to simply include instructions or notations that preserve the right of parties to structure payments. settlement planning, periodic payment, mraz case, hindert, structured settlement, legal malpractice, qualified settlement fund, 468b, wahlstrom no full 3 2 86879ccc-10cb-4779-a3ff-1c1c934bef08 Judge Frederic Block, Crimes and Punishments, entering the mind of a sentencing Judge You may purchase "Crimes and Punishment" by going to the ABA book store and ordering a copy today. 

 

 

]]> Tue, 1 Oct 2019 15:09:08 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Judge Frederic Block, Mark Wahlstrom) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/judge-frederic-block-crimes-and-punishments-entering-the-mind-of-a-sentencing-judge-Dz6Aw_rf You may purchase "Crimes and Punishment" by going to the ABA book store and ordering a copy today. 

 

 

]]> Judge Frederic Block, Crimes and Punishments, entering the mind of a sentencing Judge Judge Frederic Block, Mark Wahlstrom 00:47:09 Judge Frederic Block joins host Mark Wahlstrom to discuss his new book, " Crimes and Punishment, entering the mind of a sentencing Judge. Judge Block is a senior Judge on the US District Court of Eastern NY with almost 25 years covering every type of trial. His new book looks at the essential issues facing the US judiciary as regards our nations changing perception on the impact of mandatory sentencing, excessive prosecutor over reach and the long term social impact of felony convictions and sentencing equity. The book has been praised by both conservative and liberal commentators as a welcome examination of the daily frustrations, biases, struggles and conflicts judges face every day and why our society needs to examine how we set policy over punishment for crimes. A fantastic interview of a fascinating Judge and author on one of the key topics in the US today. You may purchase "Crimes and Punishment" by going to the ABA book store and ordering a copy today. Judge Frederic Block joins host Mark Wahlstrom to discuss his new book, " Crimes and Punishment, entering the mind of a sentencing Judge. Judge Block is a senior Judge on the US District Court of Eastern NY with almost 25 years covering every type of trial. His new book looks at the essential issues facing the US judiciary as regards our nations changing perception on the impact of mandatory sentencing, excessive prosecutor over reach and the long term social impact of felony convictions and sentencing equity. The book has been praised by both conservative and liberal commentators as a welcome examination of the daily frustrations, biases, struggles and conflicts judges face every day and why our society needs to examine how we set policy over punishment for crimes. A fantastic interview of a fascinating Judge and author on one of the key topics in the US today. You may purchase "Crimes and Punishment" by going to the ABA book store and ordering a copy today. frederic block, crime and punishment, true crime, law, legal podcast, mark wahlstrom, legal, speaking of justice, crime no full 2 2 efde599a-aa3f-4d2e-8b53-b665f3e2f7a7 Attorney Matt Barach, Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice This episode looks into the area of Appellate Law in Family law matters. For non-lawyers simply note that this is the lawyer who helps you appeal a case or decision that has been handed down in family court.

The discussion is primarily around when to appeal, the potential costs and risks associated with an appeal and the process by which people should consider who to select as a lawyer in this area.

You can purchase " The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice" or you can learn more about Attorney Barach by going to his firms web site at Barach Law Group, LLC.

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:45:04 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/attorney-matt-barach-family-law-guide-to-appellate-practice-_EVzqI7U This episode looks into the area of Appellate Law in Family law matters. For non-lawyers simply note that this is the lawyer who helps you appeal a case or decision that has been handed down in family court.

The discussion is primarily around when to appeal, the potential costs and risks associated with an appeal and the process by which people should consider who to select as a lawyer in this area.

You can purchase " The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice" or you can learn more about Attorney Barach by going to his firms web site at Barach Law Group, LLC.

]]> Attorney Matt Barach, Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:39:20 In Season Two of Speaking of Justice host Mark Wahlstrom is joined by Nationally recognized author and Attorney Matthew P. Barach. Considered by many as “the fixer” in Massachusetts family law, Matt is an esteemed family law trial and appellate attorney as well as the Founder and Principal of Barach Law Group LLC, a boutique law firm dedicated to excellence in family law. His recent book, “The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice,” published by the American Bar Association, shares Matt's family law appellate expertise with other lawyers, helping them to navigate this highly specialized and complex area of law. In Season Two of Speaking of Justice host Mark Wahlstrom is joined by Nationally recognized author and Attorney Matthew P. Barach. Considered by many as “the fixer” in Massachusetts family law, Matt is an esteemed family law trial and appellate attorney as well as the Founder and Principal of Barach Law Group LLC, a boutique law firm dedicated to excellence in family law. His recent book, “The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice,” published by the American Bar Association, shares Matt's family law appellate expertise with other lawyers, helping them to navigate this highly specialized and complex area of law. no full 1 2 297f1aeab8f89d29e0a222205cd91dc0 Ben Heineman Jr, The Inside Counsel Revolution 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.

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. 

Given the subsequent troubles that GE has faced in the time since this interview was conducted and the book published, GE watchers, lawyers and management professors will appreciate the contrast as to the perception of GE from then and now.

]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2016 17:58:23 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/ben-heineman-jr-the-inside-counsel-revolution-cBLKGg1F 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.

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. 

Given the subsequent troubles that GE has faced in the time since this interview was conducted and the book published, GE watchers, lawyers and management professors will appreciate the contrast as to the perception of GE from then and now.

]]> Ben Heineman Jr, The Inside Counsel Revolution Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:18:18 Ben Heineman is a legendary and trans-formative 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, originally broadcast in 2016, 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, as well as his decades at the right hand of first Jack Welch and then Jeffery Imalt at GE. The book provides real life insight and experience as to the pressures facing corporate counsel in all manner of cases.  Given the subsequent troubles that GE has faced in the time since this interview was conducted and the book published, GE watchers, lawyers and management professors will appreciate the contrast as to the perception of GE from then and now. Ben Heineman is a legendary and trans-formative 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, originally broadcast in 2016, 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, as well as his decades at the right hand of first Jack Welch and then Jeffery Imalt at GE. The book provides real life insight and experience as to the pressures facing corporate counsel in all manner of cases.  Given the subsequent troubles that GE has faced in the time since this interview was conducted and the book published, GE watchers, lawyers and management professors will appreciate the contrast as to the perception of GE from then and now. ge, lawyer, law, general electric, broadcast, heineman, attorney, legal, corporate law no full 8 1 c50493b54e6247e949546a8ad6c6e5b2 Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald Schwartzbach on Speaking of Justice Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald "Gerry" Schwartzbach joins Speaking of Justice 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. However, 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.

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:12:38 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Gerry Schwartzback) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/criminal-defense-attorney-gerald-schwartzbach-on-speaking-of-justice-KuBCvdDe Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald "Gerry" Schwartzbach joins Speaking of Justice 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. However, 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.

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald Schwartzbach on Speaking of Justice Gerry Schwartzback 00:47:07 Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald "Gerry" Schwartzbach joined Speaking of Justice the week March 2016 to discuss the release of his book, "Leaning on the Arc".  Acknowledged as 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. The book is still available on Amazon and we highly recommend it. Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald "Gerry" Schwartzbach joined Speaking of Justice the week March 2016 to discuss the release of his book, "Leaning on the Arc".  Acknowledged as 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. The book is still available on Amazon and we highly recommend it. criminal law, justice, scotus, schwartzbach, law, mark wahlstrom, attorney, legal, broadcast, robert blake, celebrity law, speaking of justice no full 7 1 7103d5d35328e868a22ed3127d7f4d12 Hillary Clinton's email investigation, Attorney Mark Zaid sorts the facts Image of Hillary Clinton,credited to Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, published October 22, 2015. 

]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2016 16:09:10 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/hillary-clintons-email-investigation-attorney-mark-zaid-sorts-the-facts-5udDuaZl Image of Hillary Clinton,credited to Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, published October 22, 2015. 

]]> Hillary Clinton's email investigation, Attorney Mark Zaid sorts the facts Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:39:11 Originally broadcast in February of 2016, who could have imagined then what Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server would lead and how it possibly was a key component in a failed Presidential campaign and short circuited her bid for the Presidency. At the time we did this interview we wondered if it was a case of confusion over what were cast by some as administrative violations but subsequently turned into an examination of possible breaking of multiple laws when it came 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 joined Speaking of Justice to discuss the facts in this case as we knew them back in early 2016 and what he felt the law actually said regarding the classification of documents.   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 is only made more fascinating by subsequent developments and the Russia interference narrative and Special Counsel investigation that followed. Image credit of Hillary Clinton, photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, published October 22, 2015.  Originally broadcast in February of 2016, who could have imagined then what Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server would lead and how it possibly was a key component in a failed Presidential campaign and short circuited her bid for the Presidency. At the time we did this interview we wondered if it was a case of confusion over what were cast by some as administrative violations but subsequently turned into an examination of possible breaking of multiple laws when it came 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 joined Speaking of Justice to discuss the facts in this case as we knew them back in early 2016 and what he felt the law actually said regarding the classification of documents.   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 is only made more fascinating by subsequent developments and the Russia interference narrative and Special Counsel investigation that followed. Image credit of Hillary Clinton, photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, published October 22, 2015.  politics, zaid, clinton, lawyer, law, emails, classified documents, attorney, legal, special counsel, russia investigation, speaking of justice, classified, email server no full 6 1 6685b25bf62b0dee7fed64c06d4353c1 SCOTUS takes on Obama Immigration Executive Order, what's next? Noted Immigration Attorney Kerry Bretz joins Speaking of Justice to take on the issue of whether or not the US Supreme Courts decision to review Obama's executive order on Immigration, also known as DACA. 

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. 

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:34:45 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Kerry Bretz) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/scotus-takes-on-obama-immigration-executive-order-whats-next-ij1nPSvS Noted Immigration Attorney Kerry Bretz joins Speaking of Justice to take on the issue of whether or not the US Supreme Courts decision to review Obama's executive order on Immigration, also known as DACA. 

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. 

]]> SCOTUS takes on Obama Immigration Executive Order, what's next? Kerry Bretz 00:17:30 Noted Immigration Attorney Kerry Bretz joined Speaking of Justice during January 2016 to take on the issue of whether or not the US Supreme Courts decision to review Obama's executive order on Immigration was sound and would be upheld. Like many of our other audio interviews, this commentary provides interesting perspective on how DACA, Obama, executive orders and immigration were being perceived by the courts and commentators at that time. The subsequent campaign and election of Donald Trump and the court and political battles that continue today over DACA and national security. Attorney Bretz is a frequent national commentator on immigration law, the on the ground impact for those seeking legal status and citizenship and the ruling he discussed in this podcast covered the important impact on a wide range of people.  Noted Immigration Attorney Kerry Bretz joined Speaking of Justice during January 2016 to take on the issue of whether or not the US Supreme Courts decision to review Obama's executive order on Immigration was sound and would be upheld. Like many of our other audio interviews, this commentary provides interesting perspective on how DACA, Obama, executive orders and immigration were being perceived by the courts and commentators at that time. The subsequent campaign and election of Donald Trump and the court and political battles that continue today over DACA and national security. Attorney Bretz is a frequent national commentator on immigration law, the on the ground impact for those seeking legal status and citizenship and the ruling he discussed in this podcast covered the important impact on a wide range of people.  potus, bretz, law, daca, legal, immigration, scotus, obama, trump no full 5 1 d10a97c557b27d58bfc6abb092ee385c Ken Feinberg discusses Mass Torts and the VW emissions Scandal 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?

]]> Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:52:31 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/ken-feinberg-discusses-mass-torts-and-the-vw-emissions-scandal-xyjoAjjc 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?

]]> Ken Feinberg discusses Mass Torts and the VW emissions Scandal Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:19:03 One of the nations premier legal experts and administrator of Mass Torts, Kenneth Feinberg, joined Speaking of Justice in December 2015 to discuss his appointment at the time as the point man for VW of America in resolving their emissions scandal and the claims that are arising as a result. The subsequent revelations of VW misconduct and the huge settlement gives this discussion interesting historical perspective on how large mass torts are handled as well as the "crisis management" technique of engaging respected experts such as Ken Feinberg. Ken Feinberg over the last two decades 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 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? Mr. Feinberg is rarely interviewed so this is of interest to those who work in the mass tort legal world as well as corporations dealing with crisis management issues. One of the nations premier legal experts and administrator of Mass Torts, Kenneth Feinberg, joined Speaking of Justice in December 2015 to discuss his appointment at the time as the point man for VW of America in resolving their emissions scandal and the claims that are arising as a result. The subsequent revelations of VW misconduct and the huge settlement gives this discussion interesting historical perspective on how large mass torts are handled as well as the "crisis management" technique of engaging respected experts such as Ken Feinberg. Ken Feinberg over the last two decades 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 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? Mr. Feinberg is rarely interviewed so this is of interest to those who work in the mass tort legal world as well as corporations dealing with crisis management issues. feinberg, vw settlement, tort, lawyer, law, vw, mass tort, mark wahlstrom, attorney, legal, justice, ken feinberg, crisis management, broadcast, 9/11, speaking of justice no full 4 1 c58820cdc79bfca2d5bda6a881f4ac53 Bowe Bergdahl court martial, did "Serial" podcast bring a harsher result? 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 joined 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?

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 16:42:34 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/bowe-bergdahl-court-martial-did-serial-podcast-bring-a-harsher-result-fTVPJ18c 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 joined 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?

]]> Bowe Bergdahl court martial, did "Serial" podcast bring a harsher result? Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:24:58 In what became 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 joined Mark Wahlstrom back in December of 2015 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? Was this a case where political pressure distorted the investigation process or was Bergdahl eventually given the sentence he deserved? The "swap for Bergdahl" and subsequent Rose Garden ceremony, followed up by the knowledge that the five detainee's exchanged for Bergdahl re-entered the fight in various forms makes this conversation at the time of his sentencing very interesting. 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. In what became 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 joined Mark Wahlstrom back in December of 2015 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? Was this a case where political pressure distorted the investigation process or was Bergdahl eventually given the sentence he deserved? The "swap for Bergdahl" and subsequent Rose Garden ceremony, followed up by the knowledge that the five detainee's exchanged for Bergdahl re-entered the fight in various forms makes this conversation at the time of his sentencing very interesting. 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. court, martial, speaking, law, attorney, legal, of, justice, bergdahl, karns, military, soj no full 3 1 c9ff92c5266bb879f71d1719a081839b Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice on forced arbitration agreements Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice is Mark Wahlstrom's guest this week on Speaking of Justice. 

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2015 19:04:21 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/paul-bland-executive-director-of-public-justice-on-forced-arbitration-agreements-E9nlNW_H Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice is Mark Wahlstrom's guest this week on Speaking of Justice. 

]]> Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice on forced arbitration agreements Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:32:25 Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice was Mark Wahlstrom's guest during December of 2015 on Speaking of Justice.  Paul was discussing the DirecTV v Imburgia case that had recently been 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. The subsequent election of Donald Trump and changes in both the composition of the federal courts and government regulatory bodies makes this analysis from almost four years ago very interesting in retrospect. Paul pointed out in this discussion, while in fact there were other major cases coming before the SCOTUS in the spring of 2016, all was not lost as to the rights of consumers in this important area, or so it seemed at the time. Many changes were beginning to occur in administrative, governmental and employment contracts where in the mandatory arbitration and mediation clauses were being removed, but due to the results of the 2016 election many of those changes were eliminated or subsequently reversed. Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice was Mark Wahlstrom's guest during December of 2015 on Speaking of Justice.  Paul was discussing the DirecTV v Imburgia case that had recently been 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. The subsequent election of Donald Trump and changes in both the composition of the federal courts and government regulatory bodies makes this analysis from almost four years ago very interesting in retrospect. Paul pointed out in this discussion, while in fact there were other major cases coming before the SCOTUS in the spring of 2016, all was not lost as to the rights of consumers in this important area, or so it seemed at the time. Many changes were beginning to occur in administrative, governmental and employment contracts where in the mandatory arbitration and mediation clauses were being removed, but due to the results of the 2016 election many of those changes were eliminated or subsequently reversed. public justice, scotus, paul bland, lawyer, law, justice, broadcast, consumer protection law, mark wahlstrom, attorney, legal, speaking of justice no full 2 1 3a20938f57ff08dff66d92bdb8a453bd Gerry Spence, trial lawyer, author of the book "Police State" Gerry Spence 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.

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:52:02 +0000 mark@wahlstromandassociates.com (Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC) https://www.speakingofjusticepodcast.com/episodes/gerry-spence-trial-lawyer-author-of-the-book-police-state-cV1Vthcy Gerry Spence 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.

]]> Gerry Spence, trial lawyer, author of the book "Police State" Wahlstrom Consulting, LLC 00:38:56 Mark Wahlstrom is joined in this episode of Speaking of Justice, originally broadcast in December 2015 by famed trial lawyer, Gerry Spence to discuss his recent book, "Police State". This was a look at how for decades, in cities all across America, rogue police have allegedly gotten away with murder. Written and published at time when the Freddy Gray and Ferguson protests were front and center, as well as the emergence of the BLM movement, this book and perspective capture a very specific turning point in American culture. According to Spence the distance that had 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. His observations are somewhat prophetic given the continued tension evident in 2019 toward police enforcement in many communities across America. Gerry Spence 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 one of the great lions of criminal law 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. While his perspective is certainly strongly in the "progressive" camp, his warnings about the loss of freedoms and rights apply to all sectors of the US justice system. 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. Mark Wahlstrom is joined in this episode of Speaking of Justice, originally broadcast in December 2015 by famed trial lawyer, Gerry Spence to discuss his recent book, "Police State". This was a look at how for decades, in cities all across America, rogue police have allegedly gotten away with murder. Written and published at time when the Freddy Gray and Ferguson protests were front and center, as well as the emergence of the BLM movement, this book and perspective capture a very specific turning point in American culture. According to Spence the distance that had 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. His observations are somewhat prophetic given the continued tension evident in 2019 toward police enforcement in many communities across America. Gerry Spence 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 one of the great lions of criminal law 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. While his perspective is certainly strongly in the "progressive" camp, his warnings about the loss of freedoms and rights apply to all sectors of the US justice system. 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. civil rights, gerry spence, lawyer, law, law enforcement, ferguson, mark wahlstrom, attorney, legal, police state, speaking of justice, justice, spence, blm no full 1 1