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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

Location:

Scottsdale, Ariz

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Podcasts

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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

Language:

English

Contact:

4806862570


Episodes
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Attorney Dree Collopy, A Practical guide to US Asylum Law and Procedure

10/18/2019
This episode is sponsored by Wahlstrom & Associates, the nations leader in Settlement Planning and Litigation Trust design and management.

Duration:00:33:32

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The Mraz matter, a case study on structured settlement misadventures

10/9/2019
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...

Duration:00:37:22

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Judge Frederic Block, Crimes and Punishments, entering the mind of a sentencing Judge

10/1/2019
You may purchase "Crimes and Punishment" by going to the ABA book store and ordering a copy today.

Duration:00:47:08

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Attorney Matt Barach, Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice

9/26/2019
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...

Duration:00:39:19

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Don McNay on Structured settlements and planning

6/1/2016
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.

Duration:00:15:23

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Ben Heineman Jr, The Inside Counsel Revolution

4/1/2016
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...

Duration:00:18:17

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Criminal Defense Attorney Gerald Schwartzbach on Speaking of Justice

3/21/2016
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...

Duration:00:47:06

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

2/4/2016
Image of Hillary Clinton,credited to Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, published October 22, 2015.

Duration:00:39:11

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

1/22/2016
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.

Duration:00:17:29

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Ken Feinberg discusses Mass Torts and the VW emissions Scandal

1/5/2016
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...

Duration:00:19:02

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

12/28/2015
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...

Duration:00:24:57

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

12/20/2015
Paul Bland, Executive Director of Public Justice is Mark Wahlstrom's guest this week on Speaking of Justice.

Duration:00:32:24

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

12/11/2015
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...

Duration:00:38:55