Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb

Lawyers beware! Artificial intelligence is disrupting the legal industry, and Chat GPT is the tool leading the charge. But as consult webs CEO, Tanner Jones, reveals in this interview, this AI system is not without its flaws and ethical concerns. Will lawyers have a job in 5-10 years? Find out in this must-watch interview, but beware of the chilling reality that's left unanswered. Join Gregg and T...

What is the status of the Camp Lejeune lawsuit? As of May 25, There have been no settlements under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act as of today. The Department of the Navy is still working on implementing a portal that will accept personnel records, medical records and billing statements and other documentation that may be necessary to support a CLJA claim. Given the current state of the Camp Lejeune...

If you're feeling the frustration of constantly checking for updates on Aearo's bankruptcy, appellate court hearings, and settlement options for the 3M earplug litigation, only to still feel lost and unsure, then you are not alone! Mike Burns is a seasoned attorney who's been keeping a close eye on the earplug litigation between 3M and Aearo.  Known for his in-depth understanding of the case and i...

The lead generation process is crucial for lawyers looking to expand their client base and increase their business. Marketing professionals can help attorneys find potential clients through various advertising methods, but it is important that these ads stay within the guidelines of the state bar's ethics rules. A major concern for lawyers is the potential for lawsuits resulting from bad actors in...

Lawyers who want to stay on top of their marketing and technology game, have you heard these three myths about marketing strategies, podcasts, and mastermind events for law firms in the digital age? The truth might surprise you! On this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Ken Hardison is here to debunk these misconceptions and help you stay ahead of the curve. Ken , a seasoned attorney turned le...

In Paris Hilton's documentary "This is Paris," she bravely shared her personal story of being sent to a boarding school in Utah that turned out to be abusive and traumatizing. Hilton's experience sheds light on a much larger issue of troubled teen camps that use unethical and abusive practices under the guise of providing therapy, recreational camp amenities, and care. But Paris Hilton's case is o...

When Eric Fong takes on a seemingly hopeless case of a quadriplegic victim whose life was shattered by a violent robber, he discovers a shocking conspiracy to protect a powerful corporation at the expense of justice and is determined to pursue justice despite the odds. Join Gregg Goldfarb and guest Eric Fong , a seasoned attorney, as they explore the importance of trial experience for lawyers in t...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb and guest  Dylan Barket discuss important things tenants should know when renting from a landlord with a focus on landlord-tenant disputes and how tenants can protect themselves. In this episode we discuss: Why landlord-tenant disputes have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began What essential lease terms renters should know an...

In this episode of Cut to the Chase, host Gregg Goldfarb interviews Ruth Rizkalla, a partner at Carlson Law Firm in Los Angeles who specializes in mass torts social media litigation. Rizkalla has over two decades of experience and has been involved in major litigations such as 3M, Alta PR product, Elron, prayer guard, Zoloft. The discussion focuses on the harm caused by social media platforms to m...

In this episode of Cut to the Chase podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb speaks to Ruth Rizkalla, a partner at the Carlson Law Firm in Los Angeles, about the potential correlation between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children. Ruth explains that: Taking Tylenol while pregnant increases the risk of a child developing autism up to four times. Manufacturers knew there wa...

As a lawyer, establishing yourself as an industry leader is crucial for your legal practice. In this episode of "Cut to the Chase," host, Gregg Goldfarb, interviews Marco Salinas , an expert in helping business professionals position themselves as leaders through book writing. Marco shares how writing a Q&A book, even if it's just 60 pages, can position you as an industry expert and generate leads...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, legendary mass tort lawyer Rick Kuykendall comes on to discuss the recent appellate decision rejecting Johnson & Johnson's effort to use the Texas 2 Step Bankruptcy maneuver to minimize it's legal exposure in the 40,000 or so lawsuits involving claims that the company's baby powder causes cancer.    While some of you have danced the Texas 2 Step, it's use in t...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, regular contributors Scott Silver and David Chase talk about all the hot topics in the new world of SEC whistleblowing.   Included in this discussion, is who can be a whistleblower in the world of securities.   Scott and David, attorneys that specialize representing SEC whistleblowers, discuss the intricacies involved in blowing the whistle on SEC matters and...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Wesley Bowden-attorney and shareholder of Levin Papantonio, discusses another environmental disaster and public health threat involving numerous water bodies.   In this episode, Wesley explains how 3M and other companies have manufactured a fire fighting foam that is referred to as AFFF that is making its water into our water bodies.   While fighting fires has...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, licensed therapist Chris Paige discusses the disorder called Akathisia.   A little known disorder that needs much more research to understand how to treat, Chris explains this disorder that many confuse with restless leg syndrome, or in Yiddish parlance-shpelkis.    The disorder can be caused by antipyscotic drugs but much is needed in the way to fully underst...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, attorney David Hodges discusses all the ways that 3M has polluted and poisoned the planet.   Whether it be the 100s of thousands of soldiers that have suffered hearing loss and/or tinnitus through the use of a defective combat earplug, to the numerous major water bodies that have been contaminated by their forever chemicals found in fire fighting foam, to even...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, marketing savante Amy Scragg from Broughton Partner, comes on to discuss how lawyers that want to start, grow, or diversify their practices with mass tort cases and the like safely can do so.   Even if you are not skilled in mass torts, Amy can help you build up a portfolio of mass tort cases and the like such as Camp Lejeune, 3M, AFFF, the Hair Relaxer produc...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase: podcast, one of the lead counsel in the 3M Combat Earplug litigation cases representating the veterans, Mike Burns, discusses where things stand in the largest mass tort ever with over 230,000 veterans trying to get fair compensation from 3M after wearing defective earplugs that caused widespread hearing loss and tinnitus on our soldiers.   3M tried to get bank...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Doug Peacock from the Peacock Wealth Group comes on to discuss a unique way to deal with student debt.   A former football coach, Doug saw many of his players get overwhelmed by student debt.   He learned of a way not only to get out of debt, but also help parents set up a plan to help pay for college and thus avoid or reduce the debt needed to get the diploma...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Sara Papantonio from Levin, Papantonio and Rafferty comes on to the program to discuss the latest large scale litigation that has flooded the ad space on social media and TV.   Sara, whose name might ring a bell, is the daughter of heavyweight litigator Mike Papantonio and is leading the charge in this litigation stemming from decades of water contamination at...

On this special 100th episode of Cut to the Chase:, don't get confused.   I am the guest...on another podcast called Lawyer Interviews.   The show is about my career, although not comprehensive.    Just before entering law school, I was involved in a rollover with my own SUV in 1988.   One of the first SUVs, it turned out that it was defective and prone to rollover without the necessary and availa...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, I interview Jeff Dylan.   Jeff is the new kid on the block.   During the daytime, he is a transactional lawyer at a Manhatten law firm.   At night, he does a weekly standup comedy show at Jack Diamonds bar in the Big Apple at 27th and Lex (for those not familiar with Manhatten slang-Lex is Lexington).   Jeff also MCs that weekly event.    If that wasn't enough...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Attorney Stephanie Sherman discusses her recent lawsuit filed on behalf of some of the victims of the Uvalde gun massacre last year leaving 19 students and 2 teachers dead.  The gunman had just turned 18 and was able to purchase an AR-15 and a staggering amount of ammunition with just a background check.   After shooting his grandmother in the face, the gunmen...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase: podcast, Co-lead counsel Mike Burns returns to update host Gregg Goldfarb and all of us on all the moving parts in the 3M earplug litigation.   You really couldn't get many more moving parts in this litigation-from two different appellate courts and over 230,000 cases in the trial courts, where is this litigation headed.   Mike discusses what is taking place in...

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, attorney Dan Miller comes on to the show to discuss his $61 million verdict against  Eli Lilly regarding its submission of pricing information under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.   Also appearing on the show was Dr. Brian Becker, an economist who served as Plaintiff's expert.   The whistleblower community has been alarmed at a recent 7th Circuit Appellate...