Behind every fast-growing law firm is a strategy most people never see.
In this episode, Marc sits down with Trudy Emlaw, former CMO of Mike Morse Law Firm and current CMO of George Sink Injury Lawyers, to break down the playbook behind data-driven growth, brand building, and long-term community investment.
Discover how the country’s most strategic legal marketers think about growth, measure success, and turn brand trust into signed cases.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
If you want to understand how elite PI firms grow sustainably, predictably, and with real loyalty, this conversation is the roadmap.
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00:00 – Introducing Trudy Emlaw
01:04 – Data-Driven Marketing: Lessons Learned
03:58 – Balancing Data and Creativity in Marketing
06:04 – The Evolution of Trudy’s Role at Mike Morse Law Firm
09:15 – In-House vs. Agency Marketing: Finding the Right Balance
11:57 – Creative Marketing: Thinking Outside the Box
13:25 – How to Make an Effective TV Ad
14:18 – Community Engagement as a Marketing Strategy
19:11 – Investing in Community for Long-Term Success
21:06 – Branding vs. Direct Response Marketing
25:23 – The Future of Marketing: Personalization and Automation
The Tort Talks Power Rankings return for December 2025, as Jon Robinson, Marc Rioux, and mass tort strategist Joe Fantini break down the Top 10 mass torts to watch right now.
From platform-era claims against Roblox and video games to legacy giants like Roundup and talc, this month’s rankings blend high-momentum opportunities for firms with major long-term litigation outcomes set to shape 2026.
🎯 December Power Rankings:
🔟 Talcum Powder – First post-bankruptcy trial underway in California; over 70,000 cases already filed
9️⃣ Depo-Provera – Preemption ruling pending; filings spike to meet court order
8️⃣ Weight Loss Drugs (GLP-1) – GI injury litigation grows as rare vision loss cases accelerate
7️⃣ Toxic Baby Food – Daubert hearing this week; strong upside if plaintiffs prevail
6️⃣ Roblox – Horrific allegations involving minors; MDL likely after December JPML hearing
5️⃣ Uber Sexual Assault – First MDL trial set for January; 3,000+ claims pending
4️⃣ Social Media Addiction – Bellwether in 2026; tech CEOs expected to testify
3️⃣ Video Game Addiction – Huge claimant pool, deep-pocket defendants, and strong liability posture
2️⃣ Hair Relaxer – 11,000+ cases filed; key science rulings and bellwether path ahead
1️⃣ Roundup – Bayer withdraws appeals, signals settlement strategy, and targets 2026 resolution
👀 Honorable Mentions:
⚖️ What this means for firms:
The litigation landscape is shifting toward platform liability, while legacy torts like Roundup and talc move into high-pressure settlement territory. These rankings spotlight where firms should look for new intakes, where they should double down, and which cases may peak in 2026.
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00:00 – Intro: December 2025 Power Rankings
00:27 – #10 Talcum Powder
01:42 – #9 Depo-Provera
03:05 – #8 GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
04:28 – #7 Toxic Baby Food
05:21 – #6 Roblox
06:38 – #5 Uber Sexual Assault
07:33 – #4 Social Media Addiction
08:53 – #3 Video Game Addiction
10:13 – #2 Hair Relaxer
11:22 – Honorable Mentions: Tylenol and Online Gambling
14:22 – #1 Roundup
15:23 – Closing and 2026 Preview
Farah & Farah is one of the most recognizable law firms in the Southeast. But the real story isn’t the billboards or the advertising; it’s the family behind the growth.
In this episode, Jon and Marc sit down with Eddie Farah, Chuck Farah, and the next generation of attorneys (Dalya Farah, Rawan Farah, and Rania Farah) to discuss the values, decisions, and client philosophy that built the firm and continue to drive it forward.
Tune in and learn:
How the Farahs sustain growth year after year
Why client experience drives more cases than any marketing tactic
How family dynamics shape leadership and culture
What the next generation is changing inside the firm
How Farah & Farah balances instinct with data in a competitive PI market
Why the firm reinvests heavily in people, training, and long-term decisions
If you want to understand what lasting success looks like in personal injury, this is the blueprint.
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00:00 – Introduction to Farah & Farah
02:11 – Eddie and Chuck on why their kids chose to join the practice
03:31 – How passion, purpose, and long workdays shaped the next generation
05:02 – Meet Dalya, Rawan, and Rania and what each does inside the firm
06:11 – Growing up in the firm: early memories, home-phone client calls, and TV ads
08:39 – Why the Farahs treat family the same as every employee
11:06 – How the kids reinvigorated the firm’s growth and energy
13:23 – The moment Chuck recognized Jon’s SEO expertise and the shift it created
14:55 – The real driver of growth: client results and repeat referrals
16:25 – How collaboration across generations strengthens case strategy
18:52 – Billboard testing, audience feedback, and why the “It’s All About You” message still works
20:42 – Building a long-term firm: reinvestment, training, and avoiding complacency
23:54 – Marketing mistakes, lessons learned, and how Farah & Farah adapts
28:21 – The Rolling Stones story and how “It’s All About You” was born
30:59 – Why other firms stall and why Farah & Farah never stops moving
33:16 – The Farah growth formula: take care of clients, people, and the business
The pressure points across mass torts continue to shift, and this week’s Tort Talk highlights major moves in Roundup, J&J Talc, Tylenol, and the emerging AI-related suicide litigation.
Roundup: Bayer has withdrawn appeals on several major plaintiff verdicts, including the headline $2.1B Georgia case. Similar moves in Philadelphia suggest a broader strategy to resolve appeals while awaiting a potential Supreme Court ruling on preemption.
Talc: The first post-bankruptcy ovarian cancer trial against Johnson & Johnson is underway in California. Early testimony from the former FDA commissioner has intensified pressure ahead of additional trials set for 2026.
Tylenol: The Second Circuit heard arguments on whether the MDL judge improperly excluded all plaintiff experts. The panel’s questioning indicates the court may reconsider the standard applied, a decision that could revive one of the largest potential mass torts in years.
ChatGPT Suicide Litigation: Several new cases allege individuals interacted with ChatGPT before harming themselves, raising urgent questions about AI safety and the need for clearer guardrails.
Joe Fantini breaks down why these developments matter and how they shape the strategy heading into 2026.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Jon Robinson, Marc Rioux, and Joe Fantini
00:23 – Roundup: Bayer Withdraws Appeals and Signals Settlement Strategy
01:46 – Talc: First Post-Bankruptcy Trial Opens in California
02:59 – Tylenol: Second Circuit Oral Argument Signals Possible Shift
05:08 – ChatGPT Suicide Cases: Emerging AI-Related Litigation
06:43 – Closing: Thanksgiving Hiatus and December Power Rankings Preview
From social media to ridesharing, this week’s Tort Talk explores how platform accountability is becoming the defining story of 2026 litigation.
Social Media Addiction: The first trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is set for January 2026, with the MDL expected to follow in April. Early rulings on expert testimony signal momentum heading into next year.
Online Gambling: A new emerging tort centered on gambling app addiction is beginning to take shape, with early lawsuits filed and MDL consolidation likely by mid-2026.
Roblox: The Texas Attorney General has sued Roblox, alleging the gaming platform deceived parents about potential dangers to minors. With roughly 40% of users under age 13 and over 50 suits already filed, an MDL could be formed following the JPML hearing in December.
Tylenol: The Texas Attorney General has also filed suit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for allegedly deceptively marketing Tylenol to pregnant mothers. The upcoming Second Circuit decision on expert testimony could determine whether this litigation becomes one of the largest of the decade.
Uber: The platform faces nearly 10,000 combined cases across state and federal court over driver-related assaults. After losing the initial bellwether, plaintiffs prepare for a critical MDL trial in January.
As Joe Fantini says, these are the most important 10 minutes in mass torts each week.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Jon Robinson and Joe Fantini
00:28 – Social Media Addiction: January 2026 Trial Locked In
01:57 – Online Gambling: New Litigation Emerges
02:49 – Roblox: Texas AG Files Suit, MDL Hearing Set for December
04:28 – Tylenol: AG Action and Second Circuit Review
06:20 – Uber: Bellwether Lessons and January MDL Trial
08:15 – Closing: What to Watch Heading Into Q1 2026
As we head into the final stretch of 2025, this week’s Tort Talks covers four major developments reshaping the mass tort landscape:
Talc / J&J: The first post bankruptcy ovarian cancer trial begins this week in California state court as filings continue to climb. J&J now faces more than 74,000 cases and could be at 90,000 by the end of 2026.
Monsanto / Bayer: The Washington Supreme Court reinstated the $185 million PCB contamination verdict while a separate $38 million investor class action settlement wins final approval alleging Bayer downplayed liabilities tied to Monsanto.
Social Media Addiction: The initial California state court trial set for November has been pushed to January as additional discovery is allowed. Multiple state trials are now expected across 2026, increasing pressure on the tech defendants.
Paraquat: Reports indicate settlement activity inside the MDL with more than 6,400 cases at issue. Meanwhile Philadelphia state court remains active with a January trial setting on deck. Broader resolution could hinge on how that docket moves.
Your complete mass tort briefing for the week in under 10 minutes.
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00:00 – Introduction: Tort Talks with Marc and Joe
00:39 – Talc: First Post Bankruptcy Trial Begins
02:02 – Monsanto: $185M Verdict Reinstated and $38M Settlement
03:42 – Social Media Addiction: 2026 Trial Pressure Builds
04:54 – Paraquat: Settlement Signals and Philadelphia Trial Setting
06:18 – Closing and Next Week’s Developments
Roundup remains one of the most strategically complex mass torts in the country.
For this MTMP edition of Tort Talk, Jon, Marc, and Joe sit down with Seth Crompton to outline the key pressure points driving this litigation forward.
In this episode, Seth explains:
Roundup has been active for years. But the next phase is about leverage, timing, and aligning the right mechanisms to force movement.
Tune in for a strategic look at where Roundup stands today and how attorneys should be thinking about the path to resolution.
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00:00 – Introduction to Roundup with Seth Crompton
00:52 – Where the litigation stands now + why cases are still moving
03:17 – How inventory settlements actually work in Roundup
05:43 – Previewing the 2026 trial strategy
07:24 – What the next 8-12 months could signal for resolution
09:07 – How to contact Seth Crompton
When a medical device designed to save cancer patients has an alleged failure rate of up to 60% … you have a mass tort that could define the next two years of plaintiff litigation.
In this episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, filmed live at MTMP, we sit down with Rebecca Phillips, Director of Mass Torts at The Lanier Law Firm and one of the co-leads in the Bard PowerPort MDL.
Rebecca breaks down how mass tort vetting actually works at scale, the real story behind Bard PowerPort, and what firms need to understand before jumping into a device-based tort.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Bottom line: If you want to evaluate Bard PowerPort, understand how elite firms vet cases, or see where mass torts are heading in 2026, this episode is required viewing.
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00:00 – Introducing Rebecca Phillips
01:22 – What a Mass Torts Director actually does
02:24 – How Lanier vets new torts
05:32 – When a mass tort case isn’t viable
06:57 – What makes Bard PowerPort a “clean” tort
09:20 – The risks of Bard PowerPort injuries in cancer patients
11:20 – Consolidation of Bard PowerPort cases and failure to warn claims
14:56 – The 510(k) process and vetting medical devices
16:55 – Rebecca’s roles and responsibilities as an MDL co-lead
19:33 – Should smaller firms get into Bard PowerPort?
22:31 – The Roblox mass tort buzz at MTMP
25:42 – How to get the most out of MTMP as a first-timer
26:56 – How to co-counsel with The Lanier Law Firm
28:01 – Final takeaways from Rebecca Phillips
In this special MTMP edition of Tort Talk, Jon Robinson and Joe Fantini sit down in Las Vegas Kelsey Stokes and David Hobbs — two of the lead voices shaping the future of hernia mesh litigation.
They break down the Bard settlement involving nearly 40,000 plaintiffs, share updates on case administration, and discuss the next wave of hernia mesh litigation — including Covidien’s upcoming bellwether trials and the science behind these complex products.
👉 You’ll learn:
Whether you’re a mass tort attorney, paralegal, or just following the future of medical device litigation, this is your inside look at the biggest hernia mesh developments in 2025.
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00:00 – Introduction to Hernia Mesh Litigation
01:53 – Bard Settlement Overview
04:05 – Managing Client Expectations Post-Settlement
06:32 – Current Developments in Covidien Litigation
09:15 – Understanding Product-Specific Injuries
12:26 – Complexities of Hernia Mesh Cases
Live from MTMP at the Bellagio, this week’s Tort Talk dives into the case everyone’s buzzing about: Roblox.
With an estimated 40 million real daily users (many of them children) attorneys believe it could become the defining mass tort of 2026.
Plus: key movement on Camp Lejeune, digital exposure challenges, and what mass torts look like in a world where social platforms and gaming companies are under fire.
🎮 Roblox: JPML hearing set for December 4 with centralization expected in California
⚖️ Camp Lejeune: Mediation stalled, but settlement framework targeted by year-end
🧠 Social Media & Gaming Litigation: Beating back 230 immunity and shifting beyond drugs & devices
📍 MTMP Trend: A new era of torts focused on protecting minors from digital harm
👉 Mass torts are evolving — and this episode is your inside scoop from the conference floor… and, uh, the hotel bed.
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00:00 – Welcome to Tort Talk… from the Bellagio Bed
00:35 – Why Roblox Is the “Belle of the Ball” at MTMP
01:10 – 80M Users? Bot Concerns + What Really Matters for Plaintiffs
02:43 – Section 230 Updates + Why Plaintiffs Feel Confident
03:18 – Next Steps in The Roblox Litigation
04:17 – Camp Lejeune: Mediation Status + Trial Prep + Case Counts
05:49 – Verifying Exposure: Microfiche & Digitization
06:33 – Final Takeaways + Back to the Conference Floor
SEO isn’t dead, but it’s completely different.
In 2025, AI is deciding which law firms clients see first.
In this episode, Jon Robinson and Marc Rioux break down how Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and changing search behaviors are rewriting the SEO playbook for law firms. They explain what’s really changed, what’s working now, and what firms need to do to stay visible as AI reshapes discovery, reputation, and trust online.
Tune in and learn:
✅ Why branded pages and firm reputation now matter more than chasing keywords
✅ How to see when AI tools are recommending or linking to your firm
✅ Why “conversion over clicks” is the new SEO mantra
✅ How short-form content and video boost both rankings and trust
✅ What “content chunking” means (and why AI loves it)
✅ Why quality mentions now outweigh backlink volume
If your law firm’s SEO results aren’t what they used to be, this conversation will show you exactly why, and what to do next.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:32 – How AI Changed How People Search for Law Firms
03:57 – Google’s AI Overviews & Gemini Take Over Search
07:57 – Branded Pages: Shaping How AI Describes Your Firm
09:52 – Using AI Prompts to Find Weak Spots in Your Brand
13:11 – The Death of Direct Response as a Primary Strategy
16:52 – Why Traffic Is Down… but Conversions Are Up
19:34 – Video’s New Role in SEO & AI Answers
22:22 – How Video Builds Trust & Improves Rankings
24:02 – Story Pages & The Rise of Digital Authority
27:56 – Law Firms Must Partner in Content Creation (No More “Set It and Forget It”)
30:18 – The End of SEO Shortcuts: AI Sees the Truth
31:20 – Content Chunking: Site Structure AI Loves
32:27 – Tracking LLM Traffic in GA4
34:53 – The Ranking Metrics You Can Stop Obsessing Over
37:01 – AI Visibility Tests: What We Learned from 38 People Prompting
41:52 – Link Building That Actually Matters in 2025
45:51 – Mindset Shift: Earn Trust, Then Visibility
46:57 – Final Thoughts + What to Do Next
This week’s Tort Talks covers the major rulings and developments shaping the mass tort landscape one week before MTMP:
Talcum Powder: A $966 million verdict against J&J in a California mesothelioma trial raises pressure ahead of the first ovarian cancer bellwether set to begin November 3.
Zantac: Oral arguments at the Second Circuit challenge the MDL’s expert exclusion, a decision that could revive tens of thousands of claims and signal what’s ahead for Tylenol.
NEC: A new case management conference is expected to reset the bellwether schedule after earlier dismissals, with a push for backup cases to maintain trial momentum.
Depo-Provera: Case filings have doubled in just three months as a favorable ruling lets plaintiffs keep claims alive while awaiting the key preemption decision due before Thanksgiving.
👉 Your complete mass tort briefing for the week — in less than 10 minutes.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini
00:25 – Talcum Powder: $966M Verdict and Ovarian Cancer Trial Preview
01:39 – Zantac: Second Circuit Oral Arguments and Tylenol Parallel
03:54 – NEC: Case Management Conference and Bellwether Framework
05:33 – Depo-Provera: Doubling Filings and Positive Rulings for Plaintiffs
07:14 – Closing: MTMP Preview and Next Week’s Updates
How do you scale a law firm from 2 lawyers to $12M in revenue without losing the local touch that built it?
In this episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, Managing Partner Jim Hurley of Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers shares how “The Car Crash Experts” built one of Virginia’s fastest-growing personal injury firms through culture, connection, and community.
Tune in and learn:
Bottom line:
If you want to grow your law firm without losing your culture, this episode is a masterclass in sustainable, people-first growth.
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00:00 – Introducing Jim Hurley
01:53 – Balancing Short and Long-Term Growth
05:20 – Hiring the Right Talent
07:22 – Working On the Business vs. In the Business
11:47 – Branding and Market Positioning
14:45 – Maintaining a Small Firm Feel
19:41 – Community Involvement and Giving Back
24:05 – Referral Programs and Client Relationships
27:15 – Managing Intake at Scale with Marketing
30:13 – Future Growth Plans and Market Expansion
32:11 – Improving Case Value and Operations
35:19 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Introducing a new monthly series from The Jon & Marc Podcast — Tort Talks: Power Rankings.
Jon Robinson, Marc Rioux, and mass tort expert Joe Fantini give you insight on the Top 10 Mass Torts to watch. From legacy litigations nearing settlement to emerging opportunities with massive potential, this episode covers the cases shaping the final quarter of 2025 and beyond.
🎯 This Month’s Power Rankings:
🔟 Bair Hugger – Legacy litigation with 10,000+ cases and new trial momentum
9️⃣ GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) – Vision loss claims rising as science strengthens
8️⃣ Depo-Provera Brain Tumors – Preemption ruling pending; could surge if plaintiffs win
7️⃣ Talcum Powder – Mediation underway and bellwether set for 2025; J&J under pressure
6️⃣ Social Media Addiction – November bellwether will define Meta, TikTok, and Snap litigation
5️⃣ Video Game Addiction – Emerging MDL with massive claimant pool of minors
4️⃣ Uber Sexual Assault – First bellwether verdict in; momentum building for next trial
3️⃣ Toxic Baby Food – High-risk, high-reward litigation with major firms leading the charge
2️⃣ Hair Relaxer – Settlement talks and Science Day ahead; bellwether set for 2026
1️⃣ Roundup – $10B+ already paid; inventory settlements continue as Supreme Court weighs in
👀 Also in this episode:
👉 Stay tuned! The Power Rankings return every month with fresh updates, insights, and opportunities for plaintiff firms.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks Power Rankings Launch
01:05 – #10: Bair Hugger
01:55 – #9: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy)
03:38 – #8: Depo-Provera Brain Tumors
04:50 – #7: Talcum Powder
06:04 – #6: Social Media Addiction
07:05 – #5: Video Game Addiction
08:11 – #4: Uber Sexual Assault
09:58 – #3: Toxic Baby Food
11:03 – #2: Hair Relaxer
12:08 – Honorable Mentions: Roblox & Tylenol
13:35 – #1: Roundup
14:58 – Too Late to the Game: AFFF & Suboxone
16:14 – Closing: MTMP Preview & Power Rankings Return
Ever wonder why some law firms scale predictably while others stay stuck?
In this episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, we sit down with “The Heavy Hitter” himself, Rob Levine, at his mastermind in Chicago. With 25 years of experience, Rob has built one of the most recognized PI brands in the country and now leads multiple legal services companies spanning staffing, medical records, and consulting.
Rob opens up about mastermind groups, the real role of AI in law firms, and the systems that separate firms that grow from those that struggle.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Bottom line: If you want to plug revenue leaks, modernize your operations, and understand where AI truly fits in your firm, this episode is packed with practical lessons you can use right away.
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00:00 – Introducing Rob Levine
01:16 – Why Rob Started His Own Mastermind
04:32 – How Mastermind Groups Operate
06:30 – Involving Your Team in Legal Masterminds
07:31 – Implementing Strategies with Weekly Accountability
09:07 – Sharing Firm Data Openly
11:39 – Law Firms vs. Insurance Companies
15:20 – Intake: The Missing Link
16:33 – Wanted-to-Signed Ratio
19:04 – Ghost Calls That Expose Intake
21:39 – Why Clients Prefer Text
24:09 – Building Seamless Intake Systems
26:01 – Automated Texting With Case Update Videos
27:07 – The Future of AI Systems in Law Firms
29:06 – Smarter Case Management With AI
31:00 – Final Takeaways & Staying In Touch
This week's Tort Talks covers critical rulings and developments shaping the mass tort landscape:
Social Media Addiction: Plaintiffs score a major victory as the judge admits nearly all expert testimony, clearing the path for the November bellwether trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Roblox Sexual Assault: Over 30 cases involving minors prompt an MDL consolidation petition. A JPML hearing is set for December, with an MDL likely formed by year-end.
NEC Litigation: Despite recent summary judgment setbacks, the judge orders a census of all filed and unfiled cases and a strong signal that settlement discussions may be on the horizon.
Roundup: While awaiting the Solicitor General's Supreme Court response, Bayer continues individual case settlements. Plus, a $38M investor class action settlement reveals another angle of their cleanup strategy.
Tylenol & Autism: The Second Circuit postpones oral arguments to November following FDA developments, potentially strengthening plaintiffs' position heading into 2026.
👉 Your weekly briefing on the cases that matter most, delivered in 10 minutes.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini
00:19 – Social Media Addiction: First bellwether trial moves forward in California; plaintiffs’ experts cleared
01:47 – Roblox Litigation: Video game addiction cases + minor sexual assault claims seek MDL consolidation
04:15 – NEC Baby Formula Litigation: Judge orders census to assess case inventory, signaling settlement discussions
06:00 – Roundup Litigation: Bayer pursues case-by-case settlements while Supreme Court weighs preemption issue
07:42 – Tylenol & Autism/ADHD: Second Circuit oral arguments postponed after FDA and White House announcements
08:50 – Closing: Preview of upcoming Tort Talks power rankings
Step inside one of Chicago’s most innovative trial law firms with Mike Bonamarte, managing partner at Levin & Perconti.
In this episode of the Jon & Marc Podcast, Mike reveals how his team grew a national birth injury practice with over 80 active cases, why they’ve embraced AI tools like ChatGPT and Supio, and how they balance running a boutique firm culture at scale.
From navigating the challenges of nursing home abuse litigation to building long-term partnerships, Mike shares leadership lessons every law firm owner can learn from.
👉 Topics we cover:
🎙️ Subscribe for more candid conversations with top trial lawyers, law firm owners, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of legal.
#LawFirmGrowth #LegalMarketing #TrialLawyers #AIinLaw
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00:00 – Introducing Mike Bonamarte
01:30 – Inside Levin & Perconti
04:45 – Competing in Chicago’s Legal Market
05:42 – Shifts in Nursing Home Abuse Litigation
07:50 – Fighting for Vulnerable Populations
09:07 – Evolving Firm Infrastructure with Practice Area Changes
10:59 – Birth Injury Partnership Success
14:23 – Taking Big Swings on High-Stakes Cases
17:08 – Handling Client Rejections & Reviews
19:53 – Responding to External Market Headwinds
22:44 – Educating Families on Nursing Home Care
25:47 – Embracing AI in the Law Firm
31:04 – Using AI for Storytelling in Court
34:15 – Culture, Leadership & Firm Management
40:00 – Closing Thoughts
This week’s Tort Talks is packed with updates on the cases dominating mass tort litigation:
Tylenol & Autism – FDA issues new pregnancy guidelines, boosting plaintiffs’ arguments ahead of the Second Circuit appeal. Could this become the biggest mass tort of 2026
Depo-Provera Brain Tumors – A pivotal preemption hearing will determine whether 25,000–35,000 potential cases can move forward.
Social Media Addiction – The first bellwether trial is set for November in California state court. Could this shape video game addiction litigation as well?
Suboxone – With 20,000+ cases pending, the court is narrowing the first 500 toward bellwether trials.
Hair Relaxer – 11,000 cases pending, with Science Day scheduled for January 2026 and trials likely by summer.
👉 Get the fastest 10 minutes in mass torts — straight from the experts.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini
00:20 – Tylenol & Autism: FDA issues new pregnancy guidelines, appeal heads to Second Circuit
03:01 – Depo-Provera Brain Tumors: Preemption hearing could decide fate of 25,000–35,000 cases
05:23 – Social Media Addiction: First bellwether trial set for November in California
06:33 – Suboxone Litigation: 20,000+ cases pending as bellwether pool narrows
07:51 – Hair Relaxer MDL: 11,000 cases pending, Science Day set for January 2026
09:34 – Closing: MTMP preview and what’s next on Tort Talks
How do you compete when national law firms flood your market with endless billboards and ad spend?
According to Cassidy Lewis — CMO of Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and founder of the CMO Academy — the answer isn’t more ads. It’s building a brand people meet before they need you.
In this episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, Cassidy shares how she’s redefining law firm marketing through community, referrals, and a relentless focus on client experience.
From refusing to automate intake, to teaching firms how to systematize “personal nuggets,” to preparing for the AI-first future of search, Cassidy’s insights are a masterclass in modern law firm growth.
If you run a law firm or lead a marketing team, this conversation is packed with practical steps to win more cases, deepen community ties, and build a brand that lasts.
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00:00 - Introduction to Cassidy Lewis
01:48 - Navigating Competition from National Law Firms
05:38 - Community Engagement and Marketing Strategies
08:30 - Proving ROI on Community Marketing
12:14 - Operations: The Hidden Differentiator
14:08 - Human Touch in Intake
18:33 - The Referral Engine
20:05 - Marketing to Other Attorneys
22:30 - Launching the CMO Academy
26:07 - Adapting to Technological Changes in Marketing
33:14 - Branding as “The Car Crash Experts”
36:47 - Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
This week on Tort Talks, we cover four of the biggest developments in mass tort litigation:
Talcum Powder – The first post-bankruptcy bellwether trial is set for November in California. Could this trial finally drive a settlement after years of delay?
Bair Hugger – Nearly 10 years in, this litigation is moving forward again with remand trials scheduled for 2026. Will 3M face new pressure to resolve?
Toxic Baby Food – A key December hearing will determine whether these cases can move forward in the MDL. With over 200 pending, could this become one of the largest torts of 2026?
Roblox Litigation – With reports of child abuse and exploitation linked to the platform, lawsuits are being filed nationwide. Could Roblox become the next biggest mass tort?
👉 Get the latest insights in just 10 minutes with Joe Fantini, Jon Robinson, and Marc Rioux — straight from the leaders in the field.
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00:00 – Intro: Tort Talks with Joe Fantini
00:21 – Talc Bellwether Trial Set After Bankruptcy Failures
01:41 – Bair Hugger Litigation Moves Forward After a Decade
04:06 – Toxic Baby Food MDL: December Hearing Could Be Critical
06:29 – Roblox Lawsuits Emerging: The Next Big Mass Tort?
08:04 – Closing Thoughts & MTMP Preview