USLAW Live

USLAW NETWORK
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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!

  1. Embracing AI in Modern Litigation with Patrick Foppe

    3d ago

    Embracing AI in Modern Litigation with Patrick Foppe

    Patrick and USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor | Kansas/Western Missouri) also examine the recent SCOTUS Montgomery decision and its implications for the transportation industry. They also touch on pipe organs, Cirque de Soleil and a festive twinning dress-up event for the Fourth of July. Tune into this informative and entertaining conversation. USLAW serves the state of Missouri through member firms Lashly & Baer, P.C., and Dysart Taylor (Kansas/Western Missouri). 3:25 Patrick Foppe shares his journey through USLAW, including a nod to Kevin Fritz and hisinvolvement in several USLAW programs, practice groups )transportation and retail) 6:20 Patrick shares firsthand experience and advice for anyone looking to become more involved with USLAW. 7:40 “We’ve got you.” Team sport. 8:50 Impact of hearing the client's perspective 9:35 Patrick shares how he uses AI in his practice and offers tips on how everyone can learn to use it best. 11:00 Productivity gained through AI and use of agents – generating evaluations, emails, billing, calendar and more. 13:00 How to build an Agent and use self-improvement loops. 15:30 Where do you start exploring AI if you don’t have 3 years of experience already learning it? 17:45 How does AI change the makeup of law firms? Plaintiffs' bar vs defense bar adoption of AI. More work to come. 19:26 How are Lashly & Baer and law firms in general handling AI on the ground level? 21:00 How AI will help us focus on theatrics – storytelling, connecting, etc. 25:00 SCOTUS Montgomery decision and what it means for the transportation industry. 31:50 Getting to know Patrick outside of the office and courtroom, including a busy year of a family wedding, seven kids, a pipe organ, Cirque de Soleil school for aerial silk performances, nursing degree, volleyball and a twin’s dress-up event for the Fourth of July. 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.

    37 min
  2. Navigating Mississippi’s legal landscape with Nikki Holder

    May 27

    Navigating Mississippi’s legal landscape with Nikki Holder

    Alongside USLAW Live! co-hosts Nick Rauch (Larson • King LLP | Minnesota/North Dakota) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor | Kansas/Western Missouri), they discuss comparative fault, caps on non-economic damages, inflated settlements, the role of Chancery Courts and the nuances of the “merger doctrine.” Beyond the legal discussion, the conversation ventures into honeymoon, cocktails, and the undeniable value of TSA PreCheck. Tune in to this informative and engaging conversation. 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.

    32 min
  3. Defending Food Liability Claims with Dean Nickas

    May 20

    Defending Food Liability Claims with Dean Nickas

    He and USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor) explore the importance of brand protection, the rise in fraud-related allegations, the” Mount Rushmore” of most unusual things seen in these cases—topics that may have you rethinking your next meal choice. The conversation also delves into college and pro sports, favorite travel destinations, and the Camino de Santiago. Tune in for a fun conversation that blends real-world legal stories and personal perspectives. 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.

    29 min
  4. Decoding the Record Retrieval Process with Michael Funk

    May 13

    Decoding the Record Retrieval Process with Michael Funk

    Alongside USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma) and Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor), they talk about the critical role relationships play in business growth and unpack the expansive universe of records — from medical files and diagnostic imaging to government documents and archived materials. The conversation delves into pre-discovery, pre-litigation searches, litigated matters, archived files, and the wavering power of the subpoena in today’s legal environment. And because no conversation with Mike Funk is complete without a little golf, the episode also features favorite courses and a memorable PGA Championship story. Tune in 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.

    35 min
  5. Talking Comparative Fault with Meghan Litecky

    May 6

    Talking Comparative Fault with Meghan Litecky

    She and USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma) and Nick Rauch (Larson • King LLP in Minnesota and North Dakota) also discuss damages outcomes and the value of engaging experts—from arborists to S-E-A, Ltd. and the Department of Transportation. They also cover J-turns, vegetation management, cattle guards—and, for good measure, the best bites at the Minnesota State Fair. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation. 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.

    35 min
  6. Intrastate, interstate and FAAAA Preemption with Dennis Whelan

    Apr 29

    Intrastate, interstate and FAAAA Preemption with Dennis Whelan

    Dennis examines the origins of FAAAA and USLAW Live! co-hosts Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor) and Nick Rauch (Larson • King) talk about the influence of the Sixth, Seventh, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits' rulings and why intrastate versus interstate matters. Tune in to this helpful analysis of this rapidly evolving legal landscape. 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.

    39 min
  7. Straight Talk: On the road with USLAW Live! co-hosts

    Apr 22

    Straight Talk: On the road with USLAW Live! co-hosts

    They deliver key insights and highlights from recent events, including facilitated discussions, dinners and social activities. From Las Vegas to Beverly Hills and Scottsdale, they touch on topics like reserve settings, the use of surveillance, AI, retention and succession, while also sharing the social side of USLAW events – think Def Leppard, mahjong madness, shopping Rodeo Drive, Corvettes and the Las Vegas Raiders. There is so much on the USLAW horizon, and the foursome gives a forward-looking preview of what’s ahead. Tune in for this engaging recap—and a glimpse of what’s next. 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.

    27 min
  8. USLAW at 25: A conversation with Lew Bricker

    Apr 8

    USLAW at 25: A conversation with Lew Bricker

    Lew traces his path from young lawyer to second-generation USLAW leader and Chair—and now a mentor to USLAW’s rising third generation. Alongside USLAW Live! co-hosts Pam Hallford (Carr Allison), Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor) and Nick Rauch (Larson • King), Lew shares the “secret sauce” behind USLAW’s lasting success, his hopes for USLAW’s future, reflects on favorite event destinations, and reveals the story behind a surprise concert on a legendary diamond. 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.

    30 min
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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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  • Creator
    USLAW NETWORK
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 USLAW NETWORK , Inc.
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    USLAW Live