LexHive Podcast (Formerly- Legal Growth Lab by DemandLane)

Michael Stanisci, our VP of BD sits down with renowned trial attorney Kelsey Stokes of the Lanier Law Firm to discuss mass tort litigation, medical device lawsuits, MDLs, trial strategy, work-life balance, and the growing concerns surrounding Olympus scope infections and reusable medical devices. Kelsey shares her journey from studying actuarial mathematics and economics at The University of Texas...

Inside one of the most complex legal battles of our time: the talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, billion-dollar verdicts, and the chaos behind mass tort litigation. In this episode, we break down the 15-year war over talc and cancer claims, including the landmark $4.4 billion verdict led by Mark Lanier, and how courtroom storytelling, science, and strategy shaped one of the bigg...

Are you a PI attorney or law firm looking to expand into institutional sexual abuse litigation? This episode is your roadmap. Michael Stanisci (VP, DemandLane) sits down with Hillary Nappi, lead attorney at AWK Survivor Advocate Attorneys, to break down how law firms across the country can hold powerful institutions accountable for sexual abuse and why a trauma-informed approach isn't just eth...

The social media addiction lawsuit is entering a critical phase following two major verdicts that could reshape litigation against Big Tech. In this episode, Michael Stanisci speaks with mass tort attorney Joe Fantini to break down a $375 million verdict in New Mexico and a $6 million individual plaintiff verdict in California, along with ongoing cases involving Meta, YouTube (Google), TikTok, and...

Is the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence a technological miracle or a legal minefield? In this episode, host Michael Stanisci sits down with powerhouse plaintiffs' attorney Kimberly Russell to explore the "AI arms race" and the urgent need for corporate accountability. From the physical environmental strain of massive data centers to the disturbing rise of non-consensual deepfakes and social m...

In this episode, host  Michael Stanisci  sits down with  Paul Liebman , VP of Business Development at  Torticity , to discuss how law firms can scale efficiently using outsourced back-office support. Paul shares insights from his 25-year Wall Street background and explains how Torticity manages the heavy lifting for Mass Tort, Personal Injury, and specialized sex abuse cases. Key Discussion Points...

What happens when billion-dollar corporations put profits over people? Attorney Joseph Fantini of Rosen Injury Lawyers joins Michael Stanisci to break down two of the most important Mass Tort cases of 2026 and why they matter to everyday families. In this episode, we cover: 1. Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Big Tech platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have engineered algorithms specifi...

How should law firms think about underwriting a mass tort before committing capital? In this episode, Michael Stanisci from Demandlane sits with Joseph Fantini of Rosen Injury Lawyers to break down his framework on assessing emerging torts and real-world tort opportunities. If you’re a PI firm looking to scale smarter and evaluate risk with confidence, this is a must-watch. SIGN UP FOR OUR UPCOMIN...

Scott Blackburn, a legal industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, pulls back the curtain on the operational mastery and technical expertise required to scale a law firm responsibly. Discover why the traditional focus on "signed retainers" is being replaced by viability status as the ultimate KPI for sustainable growth in a landscape riddled with fraud. Scott shares hard-earned lessons on...

Mikal Watts, founder and lead trial attorney at Watts Law Firm, LLP, joins The Legal Growth Lab to discuss the high-stakes world of Mass Tort case acquisition, compliance, and integrity. Watts, who has spent decades securing billions for clients, reveals the non-negotiable criteria he uses when vetting partnerships and fighting fraud. In this must-watch episode, Watts explains w hy a marketing par...

This episode of The Legal Growth Lab, featuring Jacob (Mass Tort Ad Agency, formerly X social), dives deep into the challenge of scaling responsibly and navigating the conflict between volume and verification in legal marketing. The conversation issues a stark warning about the prevalence of fraud in the industry and raises the million-dollar question: should buyers 100% avoid marketing vendors wh...

What makes a great marketing partner? In this debut episode, we sit down with veteran Mass Tort litigator Brandon Bogle of Levin Papantonio, to talk real-world lessons from the field—communication, transparency, risk, and the art of choosing the right partner. They dig into emerging litigations like Roblox and institutional sex abuse, how to read case value early, and why firms should treat market...