Third Fridays

Summer is here, the Knicks are NBA champions, and nothing is better than going down memory lane. Christian Sison recaps the first half of the year for the Third Fridays podcast. Deposition regulations, April Fools’ fraud, and Mock Trial form a good foundation for an even brighter future in 2026. Have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show fr...

Lois Law Firm changed its Mock Trial format this year to run a year-long program involving all Practice Group members as part of a firm-wide Training initiative. Instead of one 5-month competition, the year is broken up into three 3-month "seasons." Champions of Season 1, Attorney Steve McLinden and Paralegal Avery Dover, join host Christian Sison to recap their experiences and provide advice on h...

The law is a funny place that creates rules and decisions that do not always make sense. To navigate a tricky world, host Christian Sison welcomes Alexa Cintron to the podcast. The two attorneys create 3 premises that could be real or simply an April Fool’s joke. Have a listen and see if you can get all 6 correct! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk sho...

This month, Christian Sison welcomes Noah Pollack and Tomer Lehr to discuss the Board's proposed regulation change that affects the employer's right to cross-examine opposition experts. The three attorneys share the reasons why the current regulation protects the integrity of employment and offer better solutions aimed at fixing the reports of crooked doctors that are the true reason for "unnecess...

Third Fridays turns 100! Episodes, that is. Christian Sison looks back to December of 2016, when the first episode of the podcast aired. To help him move through almost 10 years of progress, he welcomes Meisha Powell , Olivia Barna , Scott Grossman , Kristine Rosales, and Dan Gillis to the show. The 5 guests talk about where their careers were when Episode 1 aired, as well as what has made them so...

How did 2025 end for first-year LOIS Attorneys Elizabeth Pappas , Kathleen Dilts, and Yasir Miah? Christian Sison welcomes them to the final podcast episode of the calendar to look back on their successful accomplishments. Listen to their perspectives, ranging from a Day 1 employee to a Lois teammate ready for the challenges of 2026. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-m...

November is always a time to be grateful, whatever we do, wherever we are. One of the amazing parts of every Lois Day is the inter-office posting of “Impact” or “Gratitude” Statements. This month, Christian Sison welcomes fellow Partner Joseph Melchionne , Mr. Impact Statement himself, to discuss their favorite office Statements of the last few weeks. Hear directly from the two attorneys about the...

It’s Halloween month, which is always a fun time at Lois Law Firm. The office is decorated, we enjoy some time in some funny costumes, and we realize that the year is almost over! To celebrate, Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Tashia Rasul back to the podcast to discuss some of their early fears starting out as attorneys. Listen in for a discussion on how they overcame some early hurdl...

Host Christian Sison welcomes Managing Partner and Co-Founder Greg Lois to the podcast for his yearly State of the Firm-style episode. The two of them go back in time to September 15, 2015, the firm's first day in business, with stories that lead up to its 10th birthday this month. It's the must-listen of the year! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk sh...

The month of August is always special at Lois Law Firm . We're one month away from celebrating another anniversary for the firm, and the road to that celebration begins with the conclusion of another Mock Trial Season, chaired by host Christian Sison . This year, hear from Paralegal Litigator Finalists James Milone, Beila Berger, and Elizabeth David in a game of trivia. Then, listen in on a fact p...

Christian Sison is amazed by the 19-page letter written by the New York Workers' Compensation Board, denying authorization to a medical provider due to egregious past misconduct. He is joined by fellow Partners, Addison O'Donnell and Meisha Powell, both of whom bring some interesting parallels to the RICO fraud cases brought in civil cases by Tradesman / Roosevelt Road. Applause is due to the Boar...

Christian Sison welcomes the beginning of the summer season with Bradley Haymes , an attorney racking up wins published on LOIS platforms. Christian and Bradley discuss how the Searching of Cases Uncover Breakthrough Actions and the conviction to Defend From Day One resulted in new facts that elevated litigation arguments. Take a deep dive with them and learn some important takeaways! What is “Thi...

Sure, an AI bot helped host Christian Sison write the title of this podcast episode summary. What else should it do? Fresh off her second Law Day presentation on behalf of the firm, attorney Erica Fersch discusses the state of artificial intelligence usage in New Jersey cases. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderat...

Christian Sison welcomes Professor Addison O’Donnell back to the podcast. The two attorneys discuss legislative concepts at the forefront of an interesting and recent Appellate Division case, Sutphin v UPS. Then, Christian welcomes the 2024 Lois Mock Trial Champions, Karen Olarte, Moshe Allweiss , and Anthony Iler, to preview the 2025 Program. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a...

On February 26, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced four legislative proposals and one regulatory change designed to give injured workers more options for "timely, high-quality medical treatment." Christian Sison welcomes the one and only Declan Gourley to the podcast to discuss whether this is positive or negative for employers and carriers. You may be surprised at the conclusions thes...

Medicals Month at Lois Law Firm brings up the important duties of being a Paralegal. To get a fresh perspective, Christian Sison welcomes two individuals to the podcast that have been a LOIS Paralegal and are or have been through law school. Ryan Wallace and Derek Romberg talk about their journey from different professions, to their Paralegal position here at the firm, to law school, and beyond! W...

Christian Sison rings in 2025 with 3 of Lois Law Firm's newest Partners, Addison O’Donnell, Connor Wetherington, and Meisha Powell . Celebrating their accomplishments, Christian asks his fellow Partners to describe what it means to have a good foundation in a Lois teammate, a Lois client, and a Lois case. Happy New Year! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal t...

The final podcast of the year consists of guest appearances by a strong Lois litigation team, Scott Grossman and Brenna O'Brien. Host Christian Sison asks Scott and Brenna for their takeaways after the firm delivered a "Year in Review" presentation to its employees and its clients together. The group discusses what it means to embody CAPS values, how they feel about the ever-present fraud developm...

LOIS' resident Schedule Loss of Use guru, or "SLUru," Partner Jeremy Janis , returns to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss two case law developments. In the first case, Christian Sison and Jeremy review a Board Panel Decision that overturns a posthumous SLU award. In the second case, they discuss the Board's implementation of a February 2024 Appellate Division case that favors employers whenever...

The insurance industry in New York is buzzing with the news of fraud and fabricated accident claims. Christian Sison welcomes Senior Associate Meisha Powell back to the show to discuss a recent news article finding that 30 residents of one Bronx apartment building filed construction accident claims. Two of Meisha’s cases involve roommates who lived on that very street, and the two attorneys discus...

Christian Sison welcomes the one and only Greg Lois to the Third Fridays podcast. The two discuss Lois Law Firm's progress as a company reaching its 9th Anniversary. What internal improvements are being made for the upcoming year to handle the changing industry landscape? How will artificial intelligence and advancements in medical technology impact the legal community? Happy 9th Birthday, Lois La...

Lois Law Firm's Mock Trial Program came down to 9 finalists across 3 groups: Mentors, Attorney Litigators, and Paralegal Litigators. Mentors Anthony Iler, Meisha Powell , and Kristine Rosales kick off the show to introduce this year's fact pattern and give their best ideas to reshape Mock Trial 2025. Then, Attorney Litigators Brian Mooney, Moshe Allweiss , and Natalia Verde discuss the reasoning b...

Christian Sison welcomes LOIS Partner Tim Kane back to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss a recent Board Panel Decision that reversed a disallowance of a COVID-19 claim, forcing liability to a municipality employer. Kane discusses the similarities and differences between this new case and a COVID-19 death claim he litigated to conclusion and victory for his employer. How can employers remain vig...

An interesting Appellate Division opinion was issued in the case of Garofalo v Verizon New York, Inc. On the surface, the Appellate Division reversed a finding of the Workers' Compensation Board based on expert witnesses using an outdated set of Guidelines to comment on permanent impairment. However, when host Christian Sison met with Jeremy Janis and Connor Wetherington, the 3 attorneys developed...

Christian Sison welcomes fellow LOIS Attorneys Tomer Lehr and Brian Mooney to the podcast for a discussion on how effective a timely cross-examination request of an expert witness can truly be. The 3 practitioners elevate a Court of Appeals Decision to provide spirited and focused efforts for their clients. Don’t get stuck with the findings made by an opposing expert; have a listen! What is “Third...