The Litigation War Room

Maxwell Goss
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Hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss, the Litigation War Room offers insight and inspiration for courtroom lawyers. Featuring interviews from leading litigators in every area of law, the podcast provides strategies, resources, and war stories.

  1. Small Firm, Big Impact: J.J. Conway on High-Stakes Class Actions

    APR 24

    Small Firm, Big Impact: J.J. Conway on High-Stakes Class Actions

    This episode features national employee benefits litigator J.J. Conway whose small firm has built a big reputation representing employees in mission-driven lawsuits. Host Maxwell Goss talks to J.J. about a class action he handled that changed how autism treatment is covered and another addressing pension fund abuse during Detroit's Kwame Kilpatrick era that had an impact on Detroit’s bankruptcy filing and saw city officials sent to prison. Don't miss J.J.'s insights on litigating employment cases, spotting potential class actions, and making a big impact with a lean team. ----- The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. Show Website X LinkedIn Facebook —-- Episode website

    27 min
  2. Mediation Mastery with Megan Bonanni and Ilan Scharf

    FEB 27

    Mediation Mastery with Megan Bonanni and Ilan Scharf

    On this episode host Max Goss facilitates a discussion with attorneys Megan Bonanni and Elon Scharf about a historic $380 million settlement for survivors of sexual abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar. The episode explores the litigation strategies, innovative settlement approaches, and the significant non-monetary terms secured to ensure justice for the survivors and institutional reforms for all those who come after these athletes. Megan and Elon share insights on the challenges posed by institutional failures, how they collaborated with 500 plaintiffs and their legal teams, and the powerful role of survivor testimonies in influencing negotiations. The episode highlights the legal effort to secure both financial compensation and meaningful institutional change for over 500 survivors. Episode outline 00:20 Brief Overview of the Scope of the Nassar Abuse and the Survivors’ Case 01:29 Participants and Their Roles 03:57 Megan Bonanni on the Criminal and Civil Cases 07:55 USA Gymnastics and Its Culture of Enablement 15:26 Ilan Scharf on Bankruptcy and Mediation Process 25:39 “Game of Thrones” - Negotiation Strategies and Challenges 33:18 Non-Monetary Relief and Important Institutional Reforms that didn’t Make Headlines 40:16 Final Thoughts and Takeaways from Megan Bonanni and Ilan Scharf 42:29 Closing Remarks ----- Ilan Scharf bio page Ilan Scharf on LinkedIn Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP Megan Bonanni bio page Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers Megan Bonanni on LinkedIn ----- The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. ----- Show Website X LinkedIn Facebook —-- Episode website

    43 min
  3. Understanding the Special Master with Christopher G. Darrow

    12/17/2024

    Understanding the Special Master with Christopher G. Darrow

    On this episode, host Maxwell Goss speaks with Chris Darrow about his dual role as a patent attorney and special master. Chris offers insights into his intellectual property work and details about his experience serving as a special master in nearly a hundred cases. “[Working with a special master]  is an opportunity for you to save money and more efficiently get your case to trial because a special master brings specialized knowledge. He or she can help you get to trial more easily, more efficiently, and hopefully more cheaply because you're not going to be butting heads on issues." - Chris DarrowMax and Chris discuss bridging the knowledge gap for lay judges and juries in technical patent cases. Chris also talks about interesting cases including the "Rainbow Loom" patent case and the "Indoor Snowball Fight" copyright case. This episode offers an inside look at how special masters do their job and help parties resolve their disputes. 00:27 Meet Chris Darrow: Patent Attorney and Special Master 05:14 The Role and Responsibilities of a Special Master 16:19 Chris’s Notable Cases and Experiences 16:37 The Rainbow Loom Case 19:28 Understanding Claim Construction in Patent Cases 22:40 The Indoor Snowball Fight Copyright Case 26:04 How a Special Master Adds Value by Saving Time and Money 28:52 Final Thoughts on the Value of a Special Master and Getting in Touch ----- Chris Darrow bio page DarrowMustafa.com Chris Darrow on LinkedIn ----- The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. ----- Show Website X LinkedIn Facebook —-- Episode website

    31 min
  4. Deposition Mastery with Shane Read

    11/21/2024

    Deposition Mastery with Shane Read

    On this episode of The Litigation War Room, host Max Goss speaks with seasoned trial lawyer, professor, and author Shane Read about his book, Winning at Deposition, and about what it takes to master deposition strategies and techniques. "One of the most important things I tell lawyers is that a deposition testimony equals trial testimony and to treat it that way." - Shane ReadMax and Shane break down high-profile (and entertaining) cases involving President Bill Clinton and Microsoft founder Bill Gates to highlight common pitfalls and best practices for depositions. Their conversation covers the crucial importance of depositions in modern litigation, the strategic reasons for taking or not taking a deposition, and how best to prepare for a deposition. Because, as Shane makes clear, winning at depositions means having a clear case strategy and a bottom line message from day one. 00:20 Guest Introduction: Shane Reed 00:33 Discussing Deposition Strategies 01:36 Shane Reed's Background and Career 03:19 The Crucial Role of Deposition Testimony 04:53 Reasons to Take or Not Take a Deposition 07:11 Effective Deposition Techniques 17:00 The Role of Preparation in Depositions 20:22 Handling Forgetful Witnesses 24:47 The Importance of Preparation 25:36 Bill Gates's Antitrust Testimony 27:52 The Art of Persistent Questioning 31:33 President Clinton's Infamous Deposition 34:31 A Heated Exchange in a Deposition Room 38:18 Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in Depositions 40:09 Insights on Remote Depositions 43:16 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Shane Read bio page ShaneRead.com Winning at Deposition Turning Points at Trial Shane Read on X  Shane Read on LinkedIn ----- The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases in Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. ----- Show Website X LinkedIn Facebook —-- Episode website

    47 min
  5. HR, Leadership, and the Law with Suzanne Lucas

    10/22/2024

    HR, Leadership, and the Law with Suzanne Lucas

    On this podcast episode, litigation attorney Maxwell Goss hosts the insightful and funny Suzanne Lucas, better known as the Evil HR Lady. Suzanne has had a multifaceted career as an HR writer, keynote speaker, webinar company owner, and improvisational comedian.   Suzanne brings serious insights and her own witty brand of advice to a host of HR topics, including common mistakes employers make that can lead to lawsuits, the changing world of non-compete agreements, and the challenges of remote work. Suzanne also offers her candid (“Sorry if this gets you canceled, Max!”) views on gender and age discrimination and the impact of artificial intelligence in HR, and provides practical advice on handling employee terminations.   The personal anecdotes and valuable insights that Max and Suzanne share make this a great listen for litigating attorneys, HR professionals, and anyone interested in becoming a savvier, more effective leader in the workplace. 00:18 Meet Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady 02:12 What improv has to do with Leadership Training 04:29 Why 'Evil HR Lady'? 05:42 Human resources and legal intersections 07:50 Common HR missteps and how to avoid them 22:14 The use and abuse of AI in employee recruiting 23:21 The career impact of parenthood 24:03 AI and gender bias in the workplace 27:57 Legal complications created by remote work 35:36 The changing landscape of non-compete agreements 40:17 Best practices for employee termination 44:57 Suzanne’s final thoughts

    45 min
  6. You Might Go to Prison, Even though You're Innocent with Justin Brooks

    09/26/2024

    You Might Go to Prison, Even though You're Innocent with Justin Brooks

    The Litigation War Room kicks off Season 2 with an interview with Justin Brooks, founder of the California Innocence Project and author of You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent. Justin speaks with host Maxwell Goss about his work exonerating the wrongfully convicted. He brings both realism and hope in sharing his amazing and moving stories from the front lines of our justice system.   00:24 Introduction to Justin Brooks and his work 01:21 Expanding innocence projects in Latin America 04:10 Justin's defense of football star Brian Banks 08:10 The journey of writing You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent 09:44 Justin's appeal to the reader's self-interest 14:14 Defense of a client sentenced to death on a plea bargain 23:44 Defense of a client convicted based on false identification 29:53 Defense of client convicted because of debunked science 33:59 Advancements in forensic science and DNA testing 39:10 How cases come to the Innocence Project 46:37 Challenges and reflections on the criminal justice system The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in trade secret, intellectual property, and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles.

    54 min

  7. SEASON 2, EPISODE 27 TRAILER

    Welcome to Season 2 of The Litigation War Room

    Maxwell Goss is back in The Litigation War Room with the perfect blend of happy hour and litigation masterclass, where you'll hear leading litigation attorneys and thought leaders share their best war stories and winning strategies. We're talking about actionable insights that will help you elevate your litigation game and win more cases. Here's a preview: Attorney and author Justin Brooks will share about how an innocence project director helps get the wrongly convicted off death row.Deposition expert Shane Reed will offer important lessons about examining witnesses for maximum impact.Suzanne Lucas, the evil HR lady, will join us for a lighthearted discussion about what HR professionals want every attorney to know.IP attorney Chris Darrow will give us a peek behind the scenes of what a special master does in litigation and how to make the best use of them. In addition to the attorney interviews you know and love, we will be mixing it up this season with author interviews, roundtables, and voices outside the law. It's going to be a lot of fun. I hope you'll join us on the Litigation War Room Season 2. Learn more about Maxwell Goss and The Litigation War Room. Shane ReadJustin Brooks - School of Law - University of San DiegoChristopher G. Darrow — Special MasterEvil HR Lady — Demystifying Your Human Resources Department

    1 min
  8. Real Estate Litigation with Michelle Harrell

    02/07/2024

    Real Estate Litigation with Michelle Harrell

    Attorney and host Maxwell Goss interviews Michelle Harrell, a partner and litigation attorney at Taft Law. Michelle tells the entertaining story of her epic, six-year battle against the City of Pontiac on behalf of her client, the owner of a commercial office complex in the City of Pontiac. Michelle discusses the twists and turns in the case and the amazing result she got for her client. This conversation includes many great takeaways for real estate litigation and for the litigation practice in general. ----- 00:18 – Introduction01:54 – About Michelle Harrell03:02 – Michelle on real estate litigation03:38 – Ottawa Towers vs. City of Pontiac24:25 – Condemnation action37:34 – Michelle's advice for property disputes40:36 – Litigating against the government ----- Michelle Harrell's Attorney Bio ----- The Litigation War Room is hosted by litigation lawyer Maxwell Goss. Max represents clients in intellectual property and business cases throughout Michigan and around the country, bringing forceful advocacy and creative solutions to every case he handles. ----- Show Website Twitter LinkedIn Facebook

    44 min
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Hosted by litigation attorney Maxwell Goss, the Litigation War Room offers insight and inspiration for courtroom lawyers. Featuring interviews from leading litigators in every area of law, the podcast provides strategies, resources, and war stories.

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  • Creator
    Maxwell Goss
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
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