The Litigation War Room

By: 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.
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  • Understanding the Special Master with Christopher G. Darrow
    Dec 17 2024

    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 Darrow

    Max 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

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    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.

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    31 mins
  • Deposition Mastery with Shane Read
    Nov 21 2024

    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 Read

    Max 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

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  • HR, Leadership, and the Law with Suzanne Lucas
    Oct 22 2024

    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

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    45 mins

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