
Midwest Law Talk with Joseph Wetch
By Joseph Wetch

Midwest Law Talk with Joseph Wetch May 01, 2023

Interview with Hennepin County Bar Assoc. President Nicole Kettwick
In this episode, I interview Nicole Kettwick, the president of the Hennepin County Bar Association. She delves into the purposes of the association and the benefits it has for lawyers.
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What Makes Mediation Effective
Lommen Abdo lawyer Jaime Johnson reveals what makes mediation effective, from timing to preparation Jaime explains it all!
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Interview
MPD Chief Brian O’Hara talks about policing in Minneapolis after George Floyd. He also talks about community engagement and collaboration to drive down crime and the decrease in violent crime in the city. Chief O’Hara talks about his experience in Newark, NJ as an administrator lending itself to his job leading the MPD. Episode produced by Kevin Hirshorn of The Podcast Depot.
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How to choose a mediator with Jamie Johnson
Lommen Abdo attorney James “Jamie” Johnson discusses how to choose a mediator when it is time to resolve a dispute. He dives into qualifications, aptitude and suitability of mediators for dispute resolution.

My Interview with US Attorney Mac Schneider
US Attorney Mac Schneider is my guest on this episode. Mac discusses issues facing the region including the fentanyl epidemic, the death penalty, civil rights, and more!
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What is Mediation? Jamie Johnson explains.
Want to learn about settling out of court? Mediation is the answer. In this episode I interview Lommen Abdo attorney Jaime Johnson all about mediation. Find out what it is, when it is used, why it is successful, and more!
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Interview with Russell Schell
In this episode I interview Russell Schell and we talk about entrepreneurship and patents in the energy space.
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Attorney General Drew Wrigley
In this episode I interview Hon. Drew Wrigley, North Dakota's 30th Attorney General. We talk about legal challenges facing North Dakota including crime, energy and agriculture.
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Thanksgiving Episode
In this episode I give thanks for all that is good in my life.
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Interview with Zac Paulson of TrueIT
In this episode I interview Zac Paulson of TrueIT. TrueIT is a consulting and information technology company. Among other things we talk about ransomware and phishing.
Contact Zac Paulson at www.trueit.com or call 888.243.1016.
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Congressman Armstrong interview
In this episode I talk with Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) about issues facing North Dakota at the federal level, inflation and freeing up our energy producers to lessen our dependence on foreign sources.
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Patents with Art Zito
In this episode I talk with Art Zito, an inventor who is active in the patent space. Art discusses his experience getting a patent in the US and abroad and muses on patent litigation.
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Everything you want to know about Copyrights
Tom Kading discusses everything you want to know about copyrights and copyright law in this interesting episode.
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IP down under!
In this episode I talk with Domenico Gelonese, an Australian inventor and businessman about his product Pulse, and what challenges there are in protecting his company's intellectual property.
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Corporate formation with Austan Wellman
In this episode attorney Austan Wellman goes through the different types of business formation entities and why and how you should treat your business.
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Virtual reality career choices
Matt from Be More Colorful comes on the show to explain their new product; CareerViewXR. It’s a virtual reality environment for career seekers that immerses you in the field of choice so you can make intelligent decisions about your future.
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Aviation Law
In this episode I talk with professor of aviation Joe Vacek about all things related to drones.
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ADC Energy-exciting developments in the energy space
Today Martin Vu and I interview Henry Lee of ADC Energy. Henry talks about how a new frontier in energy is on the horizon with alternating and direct current combination.
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Legal Q&A with Corey Herlickson
In this episode I have a Q&A with Oxbow Country Club Head Golf Professional Corey Herlickson. We discuss things like subpoenas, mediation and the dumbest things people do in lawsuits.
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Why You Need a Trademark
n this episode I talk with trademark attorney Austan Wellman about trademarks and why you need one to protect your brand.
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Employment talk with Ben Thomas
In this episode I talk with attorney Ben Thomas about employment law. Ben goes over the types of employment in North Dakota and has good advice for an employee that is about to get fired for an illegal reason.
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Charles Demakis on Estate Planning
In this episode I talk with attorney Charles DeMakis about wills, trusts, and estate planning. Charles urges that people not wait to plan for the future.
charles@demakislawpllc
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What to do when the IRS comes knocking
n this episode I interview Jim Maring, a tax attorney about what to do when receiving a tax due notice from the IRS. Jim explains what not to do and how he can sometimes work out compromises with the IRS.
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What is Intellectual Property?
In this episode I talk with Tom Kading, the owner of Fargo Patent & Business Law. Tom talks about patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets and describes the differences between them. He also touches on DIY patents and what to do if you have someone infringing on your intellectual property.
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Meet a P.I!
In this episode I talk with private investigator Ross Rolshoven about civil and criminal investigations, North Dakota’s oil patch, and what its like being on surveillance.
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Using Insurance for Legal Protection
In this episode I talk with Ken Kraft, an agent for American Family Insurance about how to protect yourself in the legal setting using insurance.
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What’s it like to be a Judge?
Today we talk with Wick Corwin a former judge and active mediator in North Dakota and Minnesota. We talk all things being in court and settling cases out of court. Judge Corwin shares his perspective on legal issues and what good things lawyers do in court. He also talks about good settlements and barriers to settlement. Enjoy!
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Ask a criminal lawyer!
In this episode I talk with Nick Thornton, a Fargo attorney and candidate for judge. We discuss criminal law and the hardest thing being a criminal lawyer. We also talk about Nick’s campaign for judge.
http://www.thorntonforjudge.com
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What Role Do CPA’s Play in Law Practice?
What role do CPA’s play in law practice? In this episode we talk with Shawn Stumphf, a Fargo, North Dakota CPA and business evaluator. Shawn talks about the many facets of his consulting practice and how he helps lawyers with business valuations, consultations and litigation support.
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Lemon Law
In this episode we discuss North Dakota’s Lemon Law. What is the lemon law, how can consumers use it, when is it available and what remedies are available.
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Patent Litigation
In this episode we discuss patent litigation. We discuss some statistics about patent litigation and its rise in the U.S. We also discuss the types of patent infringement that exist.
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Depositions
What are depositions? This show discusses depositions. What are they, who takes depositions and how are they used.
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