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Your resource for answers to your most pressing legal questions. Attorney Bill Powers sits down with some of today’s leading legal minds to discuss everything from legal issues and legislation to practice tips and policy. Law Talk is a legal podcast presented by North Carolina Attorney Bill Powers. For more information about Bill Powers: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/bill-powers.html Divorce in Charlotte: Charlotte-Divorce-Lawyer.com DWI and Criminal Defense: CarolinaAttorneys.com
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Buckle up as we hit the gas with Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession, a PLI podcast hosted by legal innovator and thought leader Jen Leonard. The legal profession has seen unprecedented changes over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. Fast-Tracked brings you in‑depth discussions with leading experts on how cutting‑edge trends can — and will — influence your practice.
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Legal industry leaders Brad S. Karp, Chair of Paul, Weiss, and Jami McKeon, Chair of Morgan Lewis, share insights from their impressive careers as long-time leaders of their respective firms and in the broader profession. From making tough decisions on controversial topics of the day to assessing how Generative AI will impact the industry's future,…
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Structural barriers to change may represent the biggest enemy to innovation, access to justice, and a coherent system of lawyer formation. From regulations that define what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law to the often-undervalued role state supreme courts play in reimagining the future of lawyer licensure, our guests Jordan Furlong of …
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The history of lawyer formation has given rise to an educational structure that intentionally separates learning from practice, making it challenging to adapt to the modern pace of changing conditions. The arrival of next-generation technologies begs the question: How do we rapidly reimagine the future of associate development to ensure that legal …
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The legal landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion has shifted significantly in the wake of several significant judicial opinions. While the legal profession has been notoriously slow to make progress in its efforts to nurture more inclusive practice environments, our guests share their unwavering optimism about the advancement of inclusio…
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The capabilities of generative artificial intelligence — reading, summarizing, analyzing, organizing, and producing draft documents —-- align with the very tasks law students and junior lawyers learn in the early years of practice. So how can we reimagine lawyer formation to harness AI’s efficiencies while also ensuring the full development of a la…
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The last few years have marked a sea change in the way the profession thinks about mental health and attorney well-being. Paula Davis of the Stress & Resilience Institute and Shailini George of Suffolk University Law School join us to discuss the science underlying team well-being and how to support lawyers in elevating their health, beginning in t…
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How in the world can today's legal leaders tackle the complexity of creating a vision to guide four different generations simultaneously? Join our guest experts Diana Cortes of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Jessie Spressart of Optia Consulting as we explore frameworks for organizing intergenerational conversations, describe the experience of lead…
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In this episode, guest experts David Curran of Paul, Weiss and Lisa Fairfax of The Institute for Law & Economics at Penn Carey Law discuss ESG initiatives in the legal sector: What does ESG mean; how are corporations aligning governance to ensure the fulfillment of public commitments on social and environmental issues; how are law firms developing …
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Dive into this fast-paced conversation with Ilona Logvinova, formerly of McKinsey & Co., and Darth Vaughn of Ford Motor Co., about how generative AI is poised to impact the relationship between corporate counsel and law firms. Learn about how corporate legal departments are leading the way in leveraging technology so lawyers can focus on the most s…
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Drawing on the combined expertise of two knowledgeable industry analysts, ALM’s Patrick Fuller and Heather Nevitt, this session explores the evolving relationship between corporate counsel and the law firms that serve them. With an emphasis on client expectations, revenue trends, and the role of emerging technologies, this episode's guest experts h…
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The Hon. Bridget Mary McCormack, President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution, and Andrew Perlman, Dean of Suffolk University Law School, explore the intersection of generative AI and access to justice with two trailblazers in the legal profession. With their perspectives from the helm of a l…
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Buckle up as we hit the gas with Fast Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession, a PLI podcast hosted by legal innovator and thought leader Jen Leonard. The legal profession has seen unprecedented changes over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. Fast Tracked brings you in‑depth discussions with leading experts on how cutting‑e…
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Janet Ward Black Occasionally we come across a person in our journey of life who has more than one admirable trait. But it is a rare thing indeed to meet someone, let alone be able to call them a friend, who seems to excel in everything they do and who embodies every superlative we use to describe what constitutes a wonderful human being. Janet War…
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What Does the State Bar Do? The State Bar is the regulatory body for attorneys in your state. It licenses attorneys, provides education and resources to the legal community and public, and promotes justice. But what does that mean? What does the State Bar do? In this episode of Law Talk with Bill Powers, we take a look at what the State Bar is, how…
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Questions you've always wanted to ask a Judge Ever wondered how the court system works and what it's like to be a judge? Today on Law Talk with Bill Powers, the Honorable Matt Osman joins us to discuss the responsibilities associated with serving as a District Court Judge in Charlotte, North Carolina. What goes through their mind when they're makin…
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A driver's license in North Carolina is a privilege, not a right If they took your license for Driving While Impaired (DWI), that's a big deal. You may not realize how valuable that little piece of plastic is until it's taken away. Even with mass transit in Charlotte, getting to work and taking care of your family can be difficult, if not impossibl…
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A View from the District Court Bench in Charlotte The courts are where we peaceably resolve disputes in North Carolina. Whether it involves a divorce in Charlotte, criminal or DWI charges, District Court Judges are responsible for meting out justice in a tremendous number of cases. Today on Law Talk with Bill Powers, the Honorable Matt Osman joins …
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I want to be a lawyer. . . More than one high school and college student aspires to the profession, not fully understanding what it fully means to be an attorney and the commitment it takes to get there. Unless you have an immediate family member who practices law, it may not be entirely obvious why people choose the law as a vocation. Lawyers want…
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The practice of law is a challenging way to make a living. At times it is deeply fulfilling, meaningful, and personally satisfying work. It is a true honor and privilege to help clients in their times of need. Most lawyers go to law school because they care about people. They want to make a difference. It’s a principled decision, one predicated on …
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Embezzlement Charges in North Carolina In this episode of Law Talk with Bill Powers, we take a look at the case of State v Steele (as written by the Hon. Valerie Zachary) and discuss: What is Embezzlement in North Carolina? What is Larceny by Employee? Embezzlement vs False Pretense Entrustment of Funds, Accounts, and Fiduciary Duties Standards of …
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Blow and Go In is episode of Law Talk, guest host Rob Ingalls and DWI defense lawyer Bill Powers discuss the recent changes to the Ignition Interlock Device laws in North Carolina. Both in the podcast and in the links below, information is available regarding: When is a "Blow and Go" required? Does the 45-Day Hold Still Apply? What is an Ignition I…
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Legal Issues Discussed: Findings of Fact - Standards of Review On Appeal Child Support - Ordinary Child Support, Extraordinary Child Support Court Ordered Life Insurance - Alimony Award of Attorney's Fees - Equitable Distribution Findings of Fact - Family Law Legal Issues NCCOA QUOTES: “It is well established that child support orders entered by a …
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Top 5 Tips for Custody Charlotte Family Law Attorney Caroline Wingate Strauss joins Law Talk for a year end (December 2021) review of family law and custody issues in Charlotte Family Court. Surviving the Holidays can be a challenge. There are a lot of custody exchanges take place during the holiday season that may differ from the ordinary custody …
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In this episode of Law Talk, Tonya Graser Smith joins Bill Powers in a discussion regarding the differences between Criminal and Civil Contempt, possible penalties and sanctions for each, and the real-world application of the NC family laws to disputes. Failure to comply with a Court Order in North Carolina ordinarily has consequences. The nature o…
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Insurance Defense Lawyer John Nunnally joins Law Talk with Bill Powers, discussing: The Practice of an Insurance Defense Lawyer Professionalism Trial Strategies Professional Development DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION OF SARS-CoV-2 AND THE POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS, GUESTS OF LAW TALK WITH BILL POWERS ARE PRESENTLY RECORDED REMOTE…
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The Honorable Lucy Noble Inman of the North Carolina Court of Appeals joins Law Talk with Bill Powers, discussing: Standards of Review Findings of Fact Trial Techniques Preserving the Record on Appeal DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GUEST INTERVIEWS ON LAW TALK WITH BILL POWERS ARE DONE REMOTELY AND NOT "IN STUDIO." As such, depending on the internet…
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Charlotte Lawyer and Master Coach Chris Connelly joins Law Talk with Bill Powers to discuss reviewing your law practice, life, and profession during the Coronavirus Outbreak. Now may be the time to take a step back and consider your practice. Is your career fulfilling? Bill Powers Topics for discussion include: Steps to taking a Professional Sabbat…
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The law surrounding domestic violence in North Carolina is deceptively complex. In this episode, North Carolina Attorney Bill Powers answers the questions that matter to you when you when you or a loved one is involved in a domestic violence matter, including: What constitutes domestic violence? What is the difference between 50B and 50C restrainin…
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