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Adapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentFuture-Proofing Business: The Chamber's Work on Climate ResilienceMonika Serrano and Jessica Mederson speak with Chuck Chaitovitz, Vice President for environmental affairs and sustainability at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the work being done by the Chamber as well as the Chamber's foundation to help businesses improve resiliency in the face of climate change. Chuck brings to the Chamber twenty-five years of experience focused on environment and energy issues, working with companies on strategies to improve their bottom line and competitive positioning. At the Chamber, Chaitovitz is launching a new environment and sustainability capability to give businesses the tools they need to adapt to...2025-07-1631 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentHealthy Buildings, Smarter Leases: Climate Law in Action  Nicole DeNamur joins the podcast this week, along with co-hosts Jessica Mederson and Monika Serrano, they  talk about emerging state and city climate-related laws, climate-aligned contracts and leases, and how they intersect with issues like water shortages, indoor air quality, occupant health and other climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.  Nicole DeNamur (she/her), J.D., Hon. AIA, WELL AP, LFA, Fitwel Ambassador, LEED Green Associate, is the founder of Climate Aligned Law, a climate-focused law firm, and Sustainable Strategies, a consulting firm dedicated to creating healthy, inclusive spaces through sustainability. With over a decade of exp...2025-06-2549 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentHome Insurance: Will it Weather the Storm?Carolyn Kousky, Acting Chief Economist at Environmental Defense Fund and founder of Insurance for Good joins Jessica Mederson and Monika Serrano, to discuss the current and future status of home insurance, the relationship between insurance at the individual level vs. community, what home owners can do today and much more.  Dr. Kousky’s research examines multiple aspects of climate risk management and policy approaches for increasing resilience. She is the author of Understanding Disaster Insurance: New Tools for a More Resilient Future and an editor of A Blueprint for Coastal Adaptation. She has published numerous articles, reports, and b...2025-06-1145 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentThree Solutions for Climate Ready Construction Mónika Serrano and Jessica Mederson talk to three entrepreneurs about their solutions to problems the construction industry faces on the job site, particurarly in the face of extreme heat, poor air conditions, and lack of water. They first talk to Zachary Kiehl, CEO and principal engineer of VigiLife, a connected health and safety technology company dedicated to protecting and enriching the lives of individuals at risk through innovative solutions. Then Mónika and Jessica speak with Tracie Wagman, CEO of ColdVest, a company dedicated to expanding its life-saving cooling technology worldwide. Finally, Jessica and Mónika talk to And...2025-05-281h 01Adapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentHot Lessons, Cool Solutions: The Miami-Dade StoryJessica Mederson and Mónika Serrano sit down with Jane Gilbert, Miami-Dade County's Chief Heat Officer. Together, they dive into the growing threat of extreme heat for cities, its disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities, and how communities leaders can respond through thoughtful design and policy. Jane shares how her groundbreaking role has shaping heat mitigation strategies—from education strategies to tree canopy initiatives—and what is next. Links: www.Heat.Gov   www.miamidade.gov/heat  Earth Day: Fastest-Warming U.S. Cities and States | Climate Central Fast Company: Meet the 7 Chief Heat Officers who are making their cities...2025-05-1437 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAre Real Estate Investors Addressing Climate Risk?Jessica Mederson and Mónika Serrano speak with Julie Manning, Global Head of Climate and Carbon Strategy at La Salle Investments. This conversation explores if real estate investors are factoring climate risk into their decision-making, what resilience actions are taking place, the challenges of evaluating climate risk across portfolios while considering the unique characteristics of buildings and surrounding communities, and more. Links: ULI, LaSalle Physical Climate Risks and Underwriting Practices in Assets and Portfolios ULI, LaSalle Provide Framework for Real Estate Industry to Assess Climate Risk America Adapts: The Wild Wild W...2024-12-1932 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentBeavers: Nature's Climate Resilience EngineersDrought. Flooding. Wildfires. These are all risks our communities and built environment face and these risks are increasing as our planet warms. Beavers, nature's engineers and a keystone species, can help us fight all of these risks. Beavers are central to water management (reducing flooding and droughts and mitigating wildfires) because of how they handle water: they slow it, spread it, store it, and sink it.  Mónika and Jessica interview Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. They discuss beavers' past, present, and future - their connection to Eur...2024-12-1138 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentFrom The Ground Up: Local Efforts to Create Resilient CitiesJessica Mederson and Mónika Serrano speak with Alison Sant, author of the book From the Ground Up: Local Efforts to Create Resilient Cities. They discuss how empowered local communities have created and led valuable efforts towards climate adaptation. From small, actionable steps to large-scale collective efforts, our conversation with Alison highlights stories of communities overcoming challenges, building strength, and fostering hope. From New Orleans to Minnesota and across the United States, this episode emphasizes the importance of collaboration, grassroots initiatives, and incremental progress in creating a resilient and thriving future for all. Our listeners get 20% off th...2024-11-2749 minWomen Talk Construction PodcastWomen Talk Construction PodcastWTC 'Adapting Built Environments' with Mónika and JessicaSend us a textIn this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Mónika Serrano from Turner Construction and Jessica Mederson from Stafford Rosenbaum to discuss the importance of climate resilience in the built environment. The conversation touches on their personal gratitude for the supportive network in the construction industry, the significant impact of climate change on construction projects, and the necessity of implementing resilient building practices. Mónika and Jessica share valuable insights on legal risks, practical measures for construction sites, and resources available to help professionals prepare for climate impacts. Key highlights in...2024-11-1830 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentThe Money Will Follow: Investors on Climate Risk and Migration Mónika Serrano and Jessica Mederson talk to Greg Lindsey of Alpha Geo to explore how investors evaluate risks and opportunities in the face of climate change and climate migration. We also discuss public versus private investments, what the money follows, and the challenges individuals and communities face when considering climate migration. Topics and resources discussed include: AlphaGeo: AI-Powered Geospatial Predictive Analytics Columbia University Managed Retreat Conference The People Fleeing Climate Disasters Are Going To Transform the American South | Portside NJDEP| Blue Acres | Blue Acres What Is a...2024-11-1354 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentA New Standard For Property ResilienceMónika Serrano and Jessica Mederson talk to Holly Neber,  CEO of AEI Consultants, and chair of the development of the recently approved ASTM International Standard Guide for the assessment of physical climate risk and resilience for commercial properties known as the Property Resilience Assessment (PRA). We talk about the development of this new resilience standard, Holly's work as an emissary from commercial real estate finance to the resilience/adaptation community, and the processes of identifying and managing risk during purchase, development or financing of a commercial real estate asset. ASTM Property Resilience Assessment Resilience St...2024-10-3042 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentConcrete Conversations: Resiliency, Sustainability, & Innovation Mónika Serrano and Jessica Mederson talk to Jim Schneider, Executive Director of PCI Mountain States, a chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) covering Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. They discuss concrete's role in increasing the built environment's resiliency to climate change as well as the greenhouse gases that are emitted in manufacturing concrete. They also cover some of the innovations being made in how concrete is manufactured and used.  Links and resources discussed on this episode include: Jim's LInkedIn page: (11) Jim Schneider, LEED AP | LinkedIn PCI Precast Concrete and Sustainable Design: Precast Con...2024-10-1648 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentWorking with Resiliency Consultants to Adapt the Built EnvironmentMónika and Jessica talk to Amy Macdonald, Founder & Principal of Ripple Resilience. Formerly a principal and founder of Thornton Tomasetti's Resilience Practice, her career spans four continents, with leadership roles responding to catastrophes including Sandy, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and earthquakes in New Zealand and Nepal. Amy discusses how her experience in disaster recovery has led to her career working with clients to incorporate resilient design, nature-based solutions, and emergency preparations in order to be resilient in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.  Amy explains the benefits of working with a resiliency co...2024-10-0249 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentBuilding a Resilient Tomorrow: Federal Policy PerspectiveJessica Mederson and Monika Serrano speak to Alice C. Hill, an expert in resilience to catastrophic risks, having served as Special Assistant to President Obama and Senior Director for Resilience Policy on the National Security Council. She led policy development on natural disasters, national security, and climate change. Previously, as senior counselor to the Secretary of Homeland Security, she developed the department’s first climate adaptation plan. Currently a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Hill has authored works on climate resilience and serves on the boards of the Environmental Defense Fund and Munich Re U.S.-b...2024-09-181h 10Adapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentResilience Pays: Insurance Companies Fund Climate-Resilient Buildings ResearchJessica Mederson and Monika Serrano close the first season speaking with Dr. Anne Cope, Chief Engineer at IBHS, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, a nonprofit supported by property insurers, reinsurers, and affiliated companies. Anne leads the engineering team, researching the performance of homes and businesses in hurricanes, wildfires, severe thunderstorms, and hailstorms. We talk  about her role at the National Institute of BUilding Sciences, building codes, affordability, return on investment from resilience, the role of insurers in adaptation and more. Resources: IBHS - https://ibhs.org/ IBHS Understanding Building Codes - h...2024-04-2442 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentThe Legal Landscape of Climate Adaptation Mónika and Jessica interview Professor Michael Gerrard, founder and director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School. We discuss issues such as building codes and FEMA flood maps, government regulations that could be used to improve resiliency in the built environment but only if communities use the latest versions of these regulations, which are beginning to incorporate future climate modeling--not just historical climate date. We also discuss potential liability for parties to a construction project, particularly design professionals. And we come back to one of our favorite topics--extreme heat. Resources and s...2024-04-1027 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentKeeping US diplomats safe abroadJessica and Monika speak with Dr. Cassandra Smith and David Keller, from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, US Department of State. Their Climate Security and Resilience program works to understand and generate awareness of outposts' vulnerability to natural hazards and to enhance their resilience in preparation for potential natural hazards. We learn how they analyze and act on climate hazards that may affect diplomats outposts, how these assets have been affected, what the future outlook looks like, and more.  US Department of State Magazine: Climate Security and Resilience Program Check out the ADAPT: Climate Ch...2024-03-2721 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentNew Orleans and Resilience RealitiesMónika and Jessica discuss living in New Orleans with Ashley Robinson, a construction lawyer with a civil engineering degree who lives and works in New Orleans. We discuss living in New Orleans post Katrina – from work being done to prepare for future hurricanes to the multiple rounds of litigation after a major disaster. Ashley addresses the problems with getting home insurance in the face of increasing extreme weather issues and the roles building standards, green infrastructure, and individuals need to play to ensure that New Orleans can be a resilient, insurable city going forward. Resources and lin...2024-03-1343 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentHeat Hazards in Construction: Building a Healthier Future Mónika and Jessica interview Jason Glaser, CEO of La Isla network, an occupational health research organization and consultancy dedicated to protecting workers in a warming world. La Isla Network studies the effects of heat on workers and advices organizations on how to adapt to extreme heat while protecting workers health and staying productive. We talk about the risk that extreme heat poses to the construction workforce, and the industry as a whole, and what can be done about it.  Resources and links discussed include:  Temperature conversion:  26 celsius = 78.8 farenheit Documentary - HEAT-SHIELD Film Showing...2024-02-2844 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentNew York State's Climate-Responsive Built Environment InitiativesMónika and Jessica interview Susanne DesRoches, Vice President, Clean and Resilient Buildings, at New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), about how New York is modernizing its building stock to be both sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change. This work involves not just new builds, but also updating existing buildings and communities to prepare for our future climate. Susanne describes three specific projects NYSERDA is focusing on to address resilience in the built environment. Resources and links discussed include:  New York State Climate Impacts Assessment: New York State Climate Im...2024-02-1431 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapting Buildings to Climate Change 101Mónika and Jessica talk to Dr. Klaus Jacob, geophysicist and Emeritus Research Professor at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Dr. Jacob takes us back to basics, defining climate mitigation and adaptation, discussing synergies between sustainability and resilience (renewable energy!) and some of the challenges of adapting to climate change (can flood walls have unintended consequences?). Also, can building retrofits incorporate climate resilience? How urgent is adapting buildings and infrastructure to a changing climate? Dr. Jacob’s has taught graduate courses in Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Urban Resilience at Columbia’s Earth Institute, and the School...2024-01-3133 minAmerica Adapts the Climate Change PodcastAmerica Adapts the Climate Change PodcastTop Climate Stories of 2023 and Behind the Scenes with the America Adapts PodcastIn episode 199 America Adapts, it is a recap of 2023. In this episode, we highlight the top climate stories of 2023 and also discuss some of our favorite America Adapts episodes of the past year.  Joining the pod is Anita Van Breda of Wildlife Wildlife Fund, Monika Serrano of Turner Construction and Jessica Mederson of the law firm Stafford Rosenbaum. In addition, there are two short bonus interviews:  Dr. Refilew Mofoke, a professor from South Africa, joins the episode to talk about her new podcast the Plastic Planet Podcast, focusing on plastics and what they mean for the marine environment. And fi...2024-01-291h 20Adapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentCommunity Resilience, Money, and InfrastructureMónika and Jessica talk to Shalini Vajjhala, the Executive Director of Pre Collective and a nationally recognized infrastructure and climate resilience expert with more than 15 years of experience designing, funding, and financing community-centered resilient infrastructure solutions. Shalini discusses the questions she likes to ask every client at the beginning of a project, the different “colors of money” that can be available for a project, and the ways in which adaptation and preventative healthcare struggle from the same problem–it’s hard to measure successes when they’re measured by problems avoided.  Over the last decade, Shalini founded and...2024-01-1741 minAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentAdapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentTrailer: Season One Launches!This trailer sets the stage for the first season of Adapt: Climate Change and the Built Environment, a podcast devoted to discussing the importance of, challenges of, and issues to address in incorporating resiliency into the built environment in the face of climate change. Hosted by Monika Serrano, a construction resilience manager, and Jessica Mederson, a construction and business litigator. Music for the trailer and the podcast provided by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net.2023-12-1802 minAt the Bar powered by Hansen ReynoldsAt the Bar powered by Hansen ReynoldsJessica MedersonWelcome to At the Bar podcast, powered by Hansen Reynolds, where we give you a look inside the minds of top trial lawyers and other high-performance professionals. During our conversations, they'll share eye-opening war stories and break down their best negotiation, persuasion, and communication tactics along the way. Today, we're joined by one of our very own, Jessica Mederson. Jessica started her career at Vinson and Elkins in Texas, and now runs the Hansen Reynolds Madison office. She has a bunch of interesting stories to share with us today, covering the cases she's ran and the characters i...2021-10-2636 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksDune (1984) and Flash Gordon (1980) DiscussionIt is 1980s nostalgia with the De Laurentiis family classics, Flash Gordon and Dune! Join attorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland as they welcome Jessica’s brother Wyatt Arneson and former classmate Chris Onstott! From torture, to animal cruelty, to common carriers, join us for an in-depth discussion of campy sci fi from the 1980s. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2021-10-221h 22The Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksBlues Brothers 40th Anniversary Legal AnalysisWe’re on a Mission from God….to review the legal issues in the 1980 classic The Blues Brothers. From reckless driving to fraud, The Blues Brothers is a high speed chase of unlawful acts with an amazing soundtrack. Tune in with Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they cue up their legal analysis. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2020-07-0443 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksSpider-Man Far From the LawLawyer Friends Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland swing into action as they take on the nefarious legal issues in Spider-Man Far From Home. Could Mysterio be sued for fraud? Did Nick Fury commit child endangerment by drafting Spider-Man into a legally undefined version of SHIELD? And just what kind of parental consent was given for high school students to be taken across Europe? Tune in as Jess and Josh explore these issues and more.  This episode of The Legal Geeks is brought to you by the new self-pulblished book Unlocked Stories, where a mysterious phone is found a...2019-07-3055 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksGood Omens with Judge Matthew SciarrinoNY Judge Matthew Sciarrino and Jessica Mederson, Esq., discuss the Good Omens TV show on Amazon. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2019-06-1341 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksCaptain Marvel ReviewJust what is the legal status of Goose? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they review Captain Marvel for legal analysis. What does the War of 1812 have to do with the movie? Are Skrulls refugees? Tune in as Jess and Josh share their thoughts on Captain Marvel. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2019-03-1555 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks2018 Retrospective with The Legal GeeksJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their thoughts on pop culture and their favorite events in 2018. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2019-01-0545 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksIt’s a Wonderful LawsuitGuess who has never seen It’s a Wonderful Life? Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the epic science fiction holiday miracle of George Bailey journey through an altered reality, the crimes of Mr. Potter, and how Fred Gailey is one of the greatest fictional lawyers of all time. Pour a cup of holiday cheer and grab a hornbook for a warming tale of legal analysis about the holidays. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-12-1829 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksSuperman the Movie 40th AnniversarySuperman took flight in 1978 for what is the gold standard for superhero movies. Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the Richard Donner classic, from the opening trial of General Zod, Non, and Ursa, to whether the freedom of speech could have saved Krypton, the adoption of Kal-El by Jonathan and Martha Kent, and the many crimes of Lex Luther. Cue up the John Williams music as Jess and Josh discuss this cinematic classic. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Y...2018-11-2444 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJudges on the Law of the Last Jedi and SoloStar Wars and the Law go together like Han Solo and Chewbacca. Join our panel of Judges for a discussion on the legal issues from The Last Jedi, Solo, and unexplored regions from the Outer Rim. Did Luke Skywalker have a legal obligation to save the galaxy from the First Order? What is the legality of underground Droid Fights? Could the Caretakers sue Rey for dropping a boulder on their cart? Was Han right when he first shot first? Find out when court is in session with Circuit Judge John B. Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Magistrate...2018-07-2647 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksMay the Fourth Special with Magistrate Judge Stacie BeckermanUnited States Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman joined Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland to share her thoughts on Star Wars, the intersection of how she saw the film in 1977 and with her children today, thoughts on Droid Rights, and impressions of San Diego Comic Con. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-05-0349 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksLost in Space!Can a parent leave Earth in the best interests of their children? What is the duty of the Resolute as a common carrier? Tune in to hear Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the first episode of the new Lost in Space on Netflix. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-04-2717 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJessica Jones AKA Bad Life ChoicesJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland review the second half of Jessica Jones season 2, focusing on Trish Walker kidnapping people to gain super powers, Jeri Hogarth blackmailing her partner, and Constitutional issues with the Raft. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-04-1622 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJessica Jones AKA Crimes, Ethics, and DiscriminationAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the legal issues in Jessica Jones season 2, including murder for hire, human medical experimentation, forgery of passports, and ethical violations to fill a law school exam. Tune in for when you can't tip the pizza boy. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-03-2233 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksEpisode 175! Black Panther Special!Are you ready for the Black Panther movie? Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland celebrate their 175th podcast with World of Wakanda, the use of deadly force in the defense of others, and diplomatic immunity for super-hero kings. Check out Josh’s Black Panther diplomatic immunity post. ​If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2018-02-1327 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksLawyers on The Last JediDid Luke Skywalker have a duty to save the galaxy from the First Order? Could Poe be charged with insubordination and mutiny? What recourse does General Hux have for work place bullying? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Jessica Mederson, and Thomas Harper for their legal analysis and review of Star Wars The Last Jedi. ​If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-12-201h 06The Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksLet’s Ragnarok and Roll!Are Asgardians refugees under international law? Would Valkyrie be granted refugee status after selling people to the Grandmaster for gladiator matches? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they discuss these issues and more from Thor Ragnarok! ​If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and leave a review on iTunes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-11-1446 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksPutting on the Law with Young Frankenstein!Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland breakdown the legal issues in the Mel Brooks classic Young Frankenstein! Was it disturbing a corpse in order to extract Victor Von Frankenstein’s will from his dead body? What are the legal issues with digging up corpses in order to reanimate them? Just who are the Creature’s parents for a birth certificate? Join Jess and Josh as discuss these issues and more from Young Frankenstein. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-10-2944 minBeltway BanthasBeltway BanthasEpisode #41: I Will Make It LegalIn this jam packed episode, we seek wise counsel from The Legal Geeks podcast. Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland run The Legal Geeks blog and podcast, where they break down the burning questions of law in sci-fi. They joined Beltway Banthas to address droids rights, liability for the Death Star, Han's right to stand his ground and much more.2017-10-121h 17The Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksStar Trek Discovery: Can Vulcans Adopt Humans?It’s time to boldly go into the legal issue of the Star Trek Discovery episodes The Vulcan Hello, Battle at the Binary Stars, and Context is for Kings. Could Sarek adopt Michael Burnham? Could Captain Lorca put Prisoner Burnham press into service on Discovery? And just what is up with those Klingons? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they share their impressions of Star Trek Discovery.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-10-0337 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksSan Diego Comic Con 2017San Diego Comic Con 2017 was an out-of-this-world adventure for The Legal Geeks. Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their legal saga at SDCC, from Sweet Christmas, a Mock Hearing to Prove Luke Cage is Innocent, and Judges on Star Wars. Join Jess and Josh as they describe the mock trial, the Star Wars panel, and other highlights from Comic Con. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-08-1052 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Duty to Rescue in Forces of DestinyDisney’s Forces of Destiny feature Star Wars characters saving others, whether they are friends or complete strangers. Attorneys Jessica Mederson, Thomas Harper, and Joshua Gilliland discuss the “duty to rescue” as the legal doctrine applies to Rey and BB-8 in the Sands of Jakku, Ashoka in The Padawan Path, and Leia to Chewbacca in the Beasts of Echo Base. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-07-1146 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksReview and Legal Analysis of Wonder WomanJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their thoughts on the new Wonder Woman movie, reflect on the 1970s TV show, and analyze the Constitutional issues with the Lasso of Truth and Diana’s contract Steve Trevor. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-06-0532 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksStar Wars 40th Anniversary Podcast I -A New LawJoin us as we celebrate the Ruby Anniversary of Star Wars! Join attorneys Jessica Mederson, Thomas Harper, Steve Chu, and Joshua Gilliland, as they share their memories of Star Wars, reflect on its importance, and answer the explore the legal issue, is the Dark Side a lifestyle choice or an addiction? Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-05-2545 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJedi and First Order: Not the Younglings!Happy May the 4th! Join Jessica Mederson, Thomas Harper, and Joshua Gilliland, as they discuss whether the Jedi and First Order severed parental rights of children, if Jedi adopted Younglings, or if the First Order drafted children. We also address if Kylo Ren could argue the insanity defense if he were tried for Han-icide. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2017-05-0447 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksHappy Halloween & Tales of the First Amendment & TrademarksJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legal perils of giving out candy, stranger danger, the Establishment Clause, the liability of running through cornfields, and Vampira vs Elvira. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-10-3120 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksNo Fly Lists & False Imprisonment on Agents of SHIELDJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland loved the season premiere of Agents of SHIELD. Josh & Jess breaks down how the No Fly List works, Grant Ward's due process claims for false imprisonment, and just why the heck did Xena grab the 084? Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-09-2524 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksRemembering Robin WilliamsAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland share their memories of Robin Williams. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-08-1423 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksLet's Apply for Pro Hac Vice Status on XandarJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss their thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy, adoption, child custody, kidnapping, and other legal issues spanning from Earth to Xandar and the Kree Empire. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-08-0423 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksKristen Nedopak Anniversary Interview for The Legal GeeksKristen Nedopak, creator of The Geekie Awards, joined Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland for a special podcast for the second anniversary of The Legal Geeks. We discussed the upcoming Geekie Awards and the genesis of the show, fantasy, and Kristen's favorite geek stories. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-07-1430 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJudge Facciola on the Declaration of IndependenceJudge John M Facciola sat down with Jessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., to discuss the meaning of Independence Day, the Founding Fathers, how the Courts uphold the spirit of the Declaration of Independence. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-07-0116 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksX-Men, Sentinels & Equal ProtectionJessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the multiple legal issues in X-Men Days of Future Past. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-06-1243 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksGODZILLA Attacks Zip Disks to Martial LawJessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss legal issues in Godzilla, from whether the Zip Disks would not be reasonably accessible under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 26, the Constitutional requirements for declaring martial law (plus discussions of Civil War & World War II cases), and whether the Federal Government is responsible for private property damage for detonating a nuclear weapon. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-05-2723 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksAgents of SHIELD Brought the Law & the Funk HomeThe Agents of SHIELD Season 1 Finale was a wonderful gift to fans. Attorneys Jessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland discuss legal issues presented in the story, plus Josh got creative when Jessica swore. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-05-1434 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksClone Wars & The Order of the JediJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland sought out Judge Matthew Sciarrino for his extensive Star Wars knowledge to discuss the casting news of Episode VII: The Order of the Jedi, and the legal issues surrounding General Krell vs the 501st in the Clone Wars. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-3026 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksCowboys & Lawyers: The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceJessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland play cowboy in their discussion of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Issues range from voting rights, law, law enforcement, and tales from the West. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-2313 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksA Scattered Interview About a Dad Who Destroyed All Paper in the WorldJoshua Bregman, Director of the short film Scattered, sat down with Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland to discuss his film, where a scientist destroyed all the paper in the world. Please visit http://www.scatteredfilm.com/ to learn more. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-0930 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksWinter Soldier Legal IssuesCan Bucky be charged with treason? What is the defense for not following an illegal order? Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland geek out over Captain America Winter Soldier to answer these questions. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-0639 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksFrom T.A.H.I.T.I. to Lorelei on Agents of SHIELDJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss Agent of SHIELD episodes TRACKS, TAHITI, how awesome Lady Sif is, the Constitution, following the 4th Amendment, Marvel Civil War, Secret Invasion, Dark Reign, Nick Fury, Ex-Agent of SHIELD and a whole bunch of other geek issues.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-04-0338 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksHarold Ramis TributeJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland go night putting on double secret probation with proton packs on a 10 mile run in their tribute to Harold Ramis. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-03-0324 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksPutin on the Winter OlympicsJessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland discuss the 2014 Winter Olympics, privacy, the 1982 Olympics and Cold War history. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2014-02-1720 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksBow Ties & Starships: A 2013 Year in ReviewJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland share their top geek moments of 2013, including The Geekie Awards, the ABA Journal Blawg 100, football, science fiction and comic books. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-12-3114 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksChristmas Shopping for LawyersAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Joshua Gilliland discuss Christmas gifts for lawyers, Presidential busts as gifts, Wonder Woman and The Flash on Arrow.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-12-0625 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksAlmost Legal: Robot Police on Almost HumanJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legality of robot police on Almost Human, drones, and red light cameras.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-11-1918 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksRemembering Tom ClancyAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland discuss the first Tom Clancy book they each read, favorite Tom Clancy book and legal issues from Jack Ryan stories.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-10-1718 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksAttorneys of SHIELDJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland geek out and talk about the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot. Josh discusses comics in the 1980s, plus other classic story lines. Jess shares a theory on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Josh maintained his desire to keep geek universes separate. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-09-3032 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Paper Chase 40th Anniversary SpecialJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland celebrated the 40th Anniversary of The Paper Chase with eDiscovery legend Craig Ball, Caitlin Murphy, Esq from Access Data and Kelly Twigger, Esq., of ESI Attorneys. The panel discussed their law school experiences vs The Paper Chase and shared their insight on what legal education should include today to produce competent work-ready attorneys.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-09-0959 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksSay Anything Except Better Off DeadAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legal issues in the John Cusack classics Say Anything and Better Off Dead.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-09-0419 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksComedy LawAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss stand-up comedians and the law.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-07-1713 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJudge Grewal & Judge Sciarrino on Science FictionThe Legal Geeks First Anniversary Special: Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland host a special podcast with New York State Judge Matthew Sciarrino and United States Federal Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal. The Judges discuss their favorite science fiction stories and their personal views on Sci Fi.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice or an advisory opinion on science fiction. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-07-1241 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksAn Interview with Madeleine Holly-Rosing on the Boston Metaphysical SocietyMadeleine Holly-Rosing sits down with Jessica Mederson & Josh Gilliland to discuss her comic Boston Metaphysical Society. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-07-0540 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksIndiana Jones & Partnership FormationAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss partnership formation issues presented in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Can a fight in Nepal with Nazi henchmen result in partnership formation? Listen and find out.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-06-2207 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksPresident James Garfield: The Legal Issues Around the Trial of a Presidential AssassinationAttorneys Joshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the rise of James Garfield to the Presidency and the legal issues surrounding his assassination by Charles Guiteau.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-06-1335 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksStar Wars Day: Biggest Legal IssuesJessica Mederson, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland Esq., draw their lightsabers on the legal issues of droids practicing medicine, equal protection on Naboo and even the Younglings.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-05-0413 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksMagnum PI: Renters Rights & Oral ContractsAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Joshua Gilliland go tropical in discussing the legal issues on Magnum PI, including landlord-tenant issues, oral contracts, the statute of frauds and due process. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-04-1219 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks on Pet LawAttorneys Jessica Mederson & Joshua Gilliland discuss famous pets in Science Fiction, Comic Books and their favorite pets. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-2215 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks & St. Patrick's DayJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the legal issues of St. Patrick's Day.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-1613 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Doctor Needs The Lawyer: Doctor Who & The Legal GeeksJoshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the effect of regenerating on the validity of a will. Josh and Jessica discuss at length the different Doctors. Jessica even sings. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-0617 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJudge Matthew Sciarrino on the Trial of Ahsoka Tano in The Clone WarsJudge Matthew Sciarrino joins attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland to discuss the legal issues presented on The Clone Wars with the trial of Ahsoka Tano.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-03-0419 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksHow a Legal Geek Goes CurlingAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland the sport of curling. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-02-2611 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJabba the Hutt & Employee SafetyJoshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss Jabba's Palace and employee safety, focusing on Oola, the Palace Guards, the Rancor, Boba Fett, and the Sarlacc Pit.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-02-1910 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksFerengi Prenuptial Agreements on Deep Space 9Attorneys Josh Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the Star Trek Deep Space 9 episode, Ferengi Love Songs, reviewing what goes into a valid prenuptial agreement.No part of this recording should be considered legal advise.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-02-0911 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksJudges & Star WarsAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss judges quoting Star Wars lines in court opinions.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-01-2712 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksHansel & Gretel: A Lawyer's Fairy TaleAttorneys Joshua Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Hansel & Gretel, specifically addressing the possible legal issues against the parents and the witch.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice and is solely for entertainment, nor advocates harm or legal action against witches. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2013-01-1516 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geek 2012 Year in ReviewJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland share their legal geek highlights of 2012, including how they meet on Twitter, the Paraben Forensic Innovation Conference and what they are looking forward to in 2013.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-3113 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksAn Attorney's Christmas SpecialAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland review the legal issues in classic Christmas movies including, "It's a Wonderful Life," "A Christmas Story," "Elf," Polar Express," "Scrooged," and "Miracle on 34th Street."No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-2418 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Legal Geeks Discuss Howard SternJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the Howard Stern Show and copyright law. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-2010 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksWhistleblowers: Blue Thunder, Serenity & LA ConfidentialAttorneys Josh Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss being a whistleblower protection and whistleblowing themes in Blue Thunder, LA Confidential & Serenity.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-12-0412 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksFrakking Lawyers Watching Battlestar GalacticaAttorneys Josh Gilliland and Jessica Mederson discuss the law, history and political around Battlestar Galactica from the 1978 and 2004.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice or an endorsement of the 1978 BSG over the 2004 re-envisioning. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-11-1919 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksMarvel Comics- True Believers & Copyright LawAttorneys Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the Marvel Comics: The Untold Story, Copyright Law and great Marvel story lines and characters. No part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-11-1510 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksFire Side Geeks- Super Heroes, Star Wars & Judge Matthew SciarrinoThe Legal Geeks at PFIC 2012 with Judge Matthew Sciarrino. Josh Gilliland, Jessica Mederson and Judge Sciarrino discuss comic book super heroes, Firefly and Star Wars. No part of this recording should be consider legal advice, nor an endorsement of being a super hero.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-11-0520 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksGhostbusters & False imprisonmentJoshua Gilliland & Jessica Mederson discuss the cult classic Ghostbusters and whether there are any legal issues for "false imprisonment" of ghosts.No part of this recording should be considered legal advise. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-2912 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksI, Lawyer: The Legal Geeks on Isaac AsimovJessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the science fiction contributions of Isaac Asimov.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-2911 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksThe Goonies: Good Enough for The Legal GeeksJessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland discuss the ownership rights to the treasure in The Goonies.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice for any treasure hunters. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-1009 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksStar Trek Red Shirts & Assumption of RiskJosh Gilliland & Jessica Mederson discuss how Red Shirts were injured or killed on Star Trek and the application of the assumption of risk to their injuries.No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-10-0309 minThe Legal GeeksThe Legal GeeksMeet Jessica & Josh: The Legal GeeksIntroduction of The Legal Geeks, Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland. Both attorneys discuss their love of science fiction, the law and being a geek. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks2012-09-0112 min