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The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs the Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump Constitutional?In the 8th episode of Season 2 of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig walks you through the arguments that are being raised regarding the constitutionality of moving forward with an impeachment trial of a former president. She explains the articles of the Constitution that speak to this issue and she talks about the two instances in which former senators were impeached after no longer being in office. Attorney Rosensweig also touches upon the likelihood of Donald Trump's conviction and the potential point in moving forward with impeachment where the option of removing a president is no longer viable. This episode is a c...2021-01-2530 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Leaked Georgia CallIn this episode, Attorney Rosensweig talks about the leaked phone call between Donald Trump and the Georgia Secretary of State. Was it permissible to leak the call? What was the call about? What is the status of the lawsuits currently pending in Georgia in which Trump is alleging the Georgia election results are wrong? Attorney Rosensweig shares her (arguably controversial) thoughts on the matter in this episode.2021-01-0934 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigImmigration Law, the Pandemic and the Trump PresidencyIn this week's episode, Jill speaks with Eric Lorenzo, an immigration attorney based out of New York, about all things immigration law. They discuss additional hurdles that are currently in place in terms of securing a visa during the pandemic, increased fees that were proposed by the Trump administration, thus making it harder for foreigners to secure employment in the U.S., issues relating to DACA and more. Jill also asks Attorney Lorenzo what he expects will change with respect to immigration under a Biden administration. If you are interested in immigration law, this episode is for you. 2020-12-1139 min

The Mike Wagner ShowAuthor and podcast host Jill Rosensweig is my special guest talking about her release Bailey Bloom and The Battle of the Bug!Author Jill Rosensweig talks about her new book “Bailey Bloom and The Battle of the Bug” and dealing with what it takes to be a superhero dealing with the corona virus! Jill is also a lawyer and podcast host of "The Whole Truth" talks about how she got started and upcoming plans for 2021 and beyond! Check out her website at www.jillrosensweig.com ! Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. 2020-12-0226 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs Conversion Therapy protected by the 1st Amendment?In this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing a decision that was issued by a federal appeals court, blocking two ordinances on First Amendment grounds in Florida that ban licensed therapists from providing “conversion therapy” to minors. This was a 2-1 decision with the 2 judges who ruled to allow conversion therapy being appointees of Donald Trump. Conversion therapy seeks to change sexual orientation for gay people and the majority opinion was not persuaded by the research showing that this type of therapy can lead to depression and suicide in children. Is Conversion Therapy free speech or is it professional conduct...2020-11-2534 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigAre Fake Ballot Boxes Legal?In this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig talks about the fake ballot boxes that have been discovered in various parts of California and how the Republican Party has admitted that they are responsible for placing them around the State. Are they legal or is this a form of voter fraud? Attorney Rosensweig explains what ballot harvesting is, what the law is in California regarding ballot harvesting, and whether or not fake ballot boxes fall within the confines of the law. Please check out this episode and also Jill's Covid-19 children's book, Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bug...2020-10-1416 min

Health Professional Radio - PodcastChildren's Book to Open Dialogue on PandemicAuthor, Jill Rosensweig, discusses her new children's book "Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bug", (July 2020) which just received the 2020 Gold Mom’s Choice Award. Parents can use this book as a resource to facilitate discussions with their children about Covid-19, both in terms of what it is and how it is affecting them. A portion of the proceeds from every sale will go to Save the Children, a non-profit organization, which is supporting schools and community programs to feed hungry bellies and minds during the pandemic. Save the Children is also delivering medical supplies and hosting training around th...2020-10-1208 min

Be Here For A WhileStruggling to Get Pregnant & Life's Surprises w Jill Rosensweig 2020-10-1049 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Breonna Taylor CaseIn episode 3, Season 2 of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig is breaking down each aspect of the Breonna Taylor case so that her listeners can really understand what questions they might ask when assessing whether the officers should have been put on trial for her death. Attorney Rosensweig goes over the following: 1) Were there sufficient grounds for a search warrant to have been issued? 2) Should the search warrant have been a knock and announce as opposed to a no-knock warrant? 3) Did the castle doctrine provide Breonna Taylor's boyfriend a legitimate defense in shooting an officer when law enforcement barged into their ap...2020-10-0336 min

Be Here For A WhileOvercoming Grief, Tips to Conquer a New Job & More w Jill RosensweigFormer attorney turned best selling children's book author and host of the legal podcast The Whole Truth's Jill Rosensweig joins Rachael to discuss the trauma of losing her mother the day before she went to college and the inevitable disaster that year turned into after being politely asked to leave the school. Jill turned her life around and focused hard and eventually got admitted one of the most prestigious colleges in Canada and eventually also law school. We talk about the mistreatment she experienced at her first job, so much so that on 9/11 she kept working out of a fear th...2020-10-021h 06

Passport MommyGreat New Corona Children's Book, Think Tank Preschool From Home, Corona and Flu SeasonJill Rosensweig wrote a great new children's book about the coronavirus! It's inspiring and perfect for even when there is no pandemic! Dawn Lesley Stewart talks about her highly coveted NYC preschool and how you can sign up online this year! Hear Dr. Benjamin Singer talk about tips for when flu season and the pandemic coincide.2020-08-2938 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigOne Lawyer's Quest to Secure Convicted Felons the Right to Serve on a JuryOn episode 2 of Season 2 of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig speaks with New York personal injury attorney, Matthew Haicken, about his quest to change the law in New York so that convicted felons who have completed their sentences can be called for jury duty. Matthew explains why banning those with felony convictions from serving on juries not only keeps those individuals from feeling fully reintegrated into society, it also hurts criminal defendants who have the right to a jury of their peers as well as plaintiffs in personal injury cases who benefit from having a jury comprised of people with s...2020-08-2849 min

Starter Girlz Podcast#66 We Can All Be Real-Life Superheroes: Jill RosensweigSend us a textJill Rosensweig is the author of Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bug. After starting her legal podcast, The Whole Truth with Jill Rosensweig in 2019, while still practicing law, she began pursuing a goal to write a novel. When Covid-19 emerged, her focus shifted, and she wrote her first children's book. In this episode, we talk about the message the book conveys and what inspired its creation. We discuss Jill's background as a civil litigator, the nature of her podcast, and her mother's influence in her life. She describes success as "feeling proud...2020-08-1829 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigCan the federal government police the BLM protests?In today's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing the Portland protests and whether or not the US government had the right to enter the city based upon an executive order that Donald Trump signed in late June. The executive order stated that the US government had the right to protect the federal courthouse in Portland and, just days later, various federal agencies entered Portland and started using pepper spray, batons and other non-lethal forms of ammunition to "quell" the protests. Just last week, a group of women (aka the Wall of Moms) filed a lawsuit, asking the court to declare th...2020-08-0323 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs the Trump Rally Covid-19 waiver enforceable?On June 20, 2020, Donald Trump is holding a political rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma in an enclosed arena in which he is anticipating approximately 19,000 attendees. The date of the rally was originally June 19th but he moved it one day amid outcry over its clash with the Juneteenth holiday marking the end of US slavery. In order to purchase tickets for the event, one must click on an agreement, waiving the right to sue if the purchaser or their guests contract Covid-19. Is this waiver enforceable? Who exactly is bound by it? Can attendees sue if they are assuming the risk of c...2020-06-1521 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigGeorge Floyd, Excessive Force and Qualified ImmunityIn this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig talks about qualified immunity and how this legal doctrine shields police officers from being held civilly liable even when a court determines that the officer used excessive force. Attorney Rosensweig uses a recent Supreme Court decision to explain what qualified immunity is and how a court determines whether or not a police officer can be shielded by it. Attorney Rosensweig also explains how this legal doctrine came to be, how it has evolved over the years and where things currently stand in terms of how easy it is for a police officer to es...2020-05-2923 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigAhmaud Arbery and Citizen's Arrest LawsIn this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing citizen's arrest laws and how they relate to the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, the young man who was jogging through a quiet, Georgia neighborhood when he was savagely gunned down by a father and son. Can Gregory and Travis McMichael successfully argue that the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was lawful by asserting that what they did was further to a lawful citizen's arrest? Is there any way they can prove that what they did met Georgia's citizen's arrest statute? Even if, hypothetically, Ahmaud Arbery was actually running away after committing a c...2020-05-2016 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigFox News Gets Sued For Allegedly Making False Statements About Covid-19Hi Everyone! In this week's episode, I'm talking about a lawsuit that was filed by a non-profit in Washington against Fox News, in which it is alleged that Fox News downplayed Coronavirus by calling it a hoax, which undermined efforts to slow the spread of the disease and put its viewers at risk. The lawsuit asserts that Fox News violated the Consumer Protection Act by engaging in "deceptive practices". The lawsuit focuses on statements made by Sean Hannity and Trish Regan. Fox News has moved to dismiss the lawsuit, asserting that the statements that were made have been distorted. Fox...2020-05-0711 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs Deeming In-Person Church Services Non-Essential Unconstitutional?In this episode of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig discusses a lawsuit that was filed by 3 pastors and one church congregant against California Governor, Gavin Newsom, and various other government leaders, in which they are claiming that by not including in-person church services on the essential services list, the government is violating their 1st amendment rights. They are claiming that, even though the shelter-at-home orders do include virtual faith-based services as essential, by not allowing them to place hands on their congregants, perform baptisms and congregate in person, their right to freely exercise their religion is being violated. Are these st...2020-04-2027 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigForce Majeure and CoronavirusHi Everyone! In episode 45 of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig is explaining how Covid-19 might be impacting your contractual rights/obligations. If you have a contract with someone, can they simply not perform their end of the agreement by arguing that the global pandemic is making it impossible for them to fulfill their obligations? What if, despite the global pandemic, they could still find ways, like providing services via Zoom, to perform but they're choosing not to? For those who truly cannot perform right now because of a shelter-in-place order or some other reason beyond their control, do they need to...2020-04-0721 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigCoronavirus and Real Estate Part 2: All about MortgagesIn this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig dives deeper into questions relating to the global pandemic and its impact on real estate. This week, she is speaking with real estate broker, Chadd Levine, specifically about how to navigate any concerns you may have regarding making your mortgage payments at this time. Can you simply stop making payments? Should you seek a forbearance, effectively pausing your mortgage obligations? How about refinancing so that your monthly payments are lower? Is it possible to borrow against your property to have more liquidity right now? Finally, what happens to people who are suddenly not earnin...2020-03-3126 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigCoronavirus and Real Estate: How this crisis is affecting youIn this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is speaking with seasoned real estate lawyer, Pierre Debbas, managing partner of Romer Debbas, about how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting the real estate market. Will you have to pay your mortgage during the crisis? What happens if you are unable to pay? Will the federal government suspend all mortgage payments during the crisis? What if they don't? What about paying rent? Can you get evicted? How is the pandemic affecting retailers who cannot afford to pay rent while their stores are closed? Pierre explains all of this and more in this important episod...2020-03-2513 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigA Legal Analysis of Fake Online ReviewsHave you ever looked up a business on Yelp or Google and seen one negative review after the next, all sounding nearly identical and obviously written by the same person? Today's guest, a psychologist from Toronto, Ontario, experience just this thing. For approximately 5 years now, an unknown individual has been writing vicious reviews on various websites and his legal options are sadly very limited. How can you sue someone when you have no idea who they are and can't find them, even after hiring a private investigator? How can you sue the websites who allow "customers" to leave glaringly fake...2020-03-1343 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigPrice Gouging and the CoronavirusHave any of you noticed that prices for face masks, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, etc. have skyrocketed ever since the Coronavirus (Covid-19)? Have you wondered if it's legal for individuals and/or companies to increase prices exponentially so that they can take advantage of people's panic and desperation? Attorney Rosensweig discusses all of this and more and explores one of the legal ramifications of the Coronavirus that is not being widely covered by mainstream media. 2020-03-0715 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Harvey Weinstein VerdictIn this week's episode of the Whole Truth with Jill Rosensweig, Attorney Rosensweig is providing a detailed analysis of the sexual assault and rape charges that Harvey Weinstein faced and exactly what he was convicted of (and what he was not). Attorney Rosensweig describes the allegations that were made by Miriam Haley, which resulted in a conviction of 1st degree Criminal Sexual Assault and compares them against the allegations of Annabella Sciorra, which could have resulted in the most serious conviction of predatory sexual assault but did not. Why did the jury believe Miriam Haley's story but they presumably di...2020-02-2851 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDiscussing the Donald Trump Rape Case That Was Dropped 4 Days Before the 2016 ElectionIn April 2016, a woman who went by the pseudonym, Katie Johnson, filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, claiming that they both savagely raped her when she was 13 years old. Just four days prior to the presidential election, the case was suddenly dropped and the plaintiff has been silent ever since. Why did the plaintiff drop her case? Is it true that the plaintiff was being threatened at that time? Is what she alleged in her complaint credible? Do you see differences between the complaint she filed in California when she didn't have an attorney and the compl...2020-02-0335 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDissecting the Michelle Carter, "Texting Suicide," CaseMichelle Carter, a young woman who encouraged her boyfriend to kill himself, was released from jail on Thursday, after just under a year behind bars. Carter was just 17 years old when her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, died by suicide after sitting in his truck, which was filled with carbon monoxide. The evidence revealed that, in the weeks prior to that fateful day, Michelle Carter had sent Conrad text message after text message, urging him to kill himself. However, despite what the media has widely reported, Michelle Carter was not convicted of involuntary manslaughter due to those text messages. In fact...2020-01-2545 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigA non-episode episode!Hi Everyone! This is Jill. I recorded this to say hi and let you know that I was not able to record a real episode this week. My daughter's 5th birthday is this weekend, we have a big Frozen 2 party coming up and my in-laws arrive in just a couple of hours! On top of the birthday, my in-laws will be renewing their vows in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary! And, guess who's officiating?! ME! So, no time for a real episode this week but I will be posting one early next week. Promise! For now, please send Happ...2020-01-1603 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigRelatives of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims Can Sue Gun MakerIn this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing a lawsuit that was filed by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting against Remington Arms, who manufactured the assault weapon that was used during that mass shooting. Just last month, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Remington Arms, which argued that it is immune from liability and cannot be sued because of a 2005 federal law, The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers when their products are used in crimes. However, the Plaintiffs argued that they can proceed i...2020-01-1230 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigWas Southwest Discriminating Against a Muslim Man When He was Removed from a Flight After Speaking in Arabic?In this episode of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing the case that was filed in federal court by Khairuldeen Makhzoomi against Southwest Airlines, after he was removed from a flight in 2016. At the time, Makhzoomi was 26 years old, a student at UC Berkley, an Iraqi refugee and American citizen. The night before the flight, Makhzoomi had attended a UN event and was able to ask a question of the Secretary General regarding Iraq trying to liberate people in Mosul from ISIS. When he boarded the plane, he called his uncle in Iraq to tell him about the exciting eve...2019-12-2446 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigShould Reality TV Producers Be Held Liable for The Sexual Assault/Harassment of a Contestant?In this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing the sexual assault of Carlota Prado (from Big Brother Spain) and whether the show should be held liable for a) filming the assault but doing nothing to intervene and b) forcing the victim to watch footage of the assault while locked in the diary room and begging to be let out. Ms. Rosensweig is also discussing similar instances of sexual assault and harassment on Big Brother U.S., Survivor and MTV's the Challenge. What are the producers required to do when a contestant assaults another contestant on the show? Do the vi...2019-12-1436 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs Uber Liable for the Sexual Assaults That Are Being Perpetrated by its Drivers?This week, Uber finally released a report in which it revealed that there were nearly 6,000 incidents of sexual assault reported by Uber passengers, almost 500 of which were rapes, during 2017 and 2018. Not only are these numbers disturbing, they also beg the question: At what point should Uber be held liable for the criminal acts of its drivers? Can Uber escape liability by successfully arguing that its drivers are not employees and are, instead, independent contractors? If, as Ms. Rosensweig believes, Uber drivers would be considered employees, can Uber still escape vicarious liability by arguing that the sexual assaults fall outside of...2019-12-0719 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigD.C. Author Sues Publisher for $13 Million Following Claims That She Made a Racist TweetThis week, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing the $13 million lawsuit that was filed by D.C. author, Natasha Tynes, against her publisher after it announced that it would no longer be publishing her book following claims of her online racism. Natasha Tynes was riding the subway just weeks before her book was set to be released when she tweeted about an African American MTA worker eating on the train (including a photograph of the unsuspecting woman eating and alerting the MTA as to where and when she saw this MTA worker eating). The Twitterverse was very upset about what it de...2019-11-2557 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs Epic Games Liable for Failing to Warn Parents that Fortnite is as "Addictive as Cocaine"?In episode thirty-two of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig is talking all things Fortnite! Parents of two boys in Quebec, Canada are seeking permission to file a class action against the maker of Fortnite, Epic Games, alleging that Epic Games designed a game that is as addictive as cocaine and has all but destroyed the lives of their children. The primary legal theory in the case is that Epic Games failed to warn consumers that Fortnite is addictive and, for that reason, Epic Games should be held liable for the damages suffered by these children. The lawsuit was brought after a...2019-11-1439 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigA Young Man Who Grew Breasts After Taking Johnson & Johnson's Risperdal Has Been Awarded $8 Billion in Punitive DamagesIn this week's episode, I am discussing the jury's award of $8 billion in punitive damages to a young man who grew breasts after taking Risperdal as a child. Risperdal is a drug that was approved by the FDA for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults but was prescribed off label to the Plaintiff when he was 9 years old for systems related to autism spectrum disorder. It is alleged in the lawsuit that the same year he was prescribed the drug, the defendants conducted a study showing that young boys taking Risperdal could lead to the growth of breast tissue but...2019-11-0117 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs Placing "No Trick or Treating" Signs in Sex Offenders' Yards Unconstitutional?In this week's episode of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing a class action lawsuit that was filed by three convicted sex offenders last month against a sheriff in Butts County Georgia who put "no trick or treating" signs in their yards just before Halloween last year. The petitioners in the case are claiming that the signs constitute compelled speech in violation of their first amendment rights. Do these signs qualify as "compelled speech" when the signs themselves make clear that the message is coming from the sheriff's office? Is speech that is clearly coming from the government unconstitutional if...2019-10-2645 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Supreme Court Sides with a Blind Man who Sued Domino’s over Website AccessibilityIn today's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing the case that was filed by a blind man who complained that he was unable to order a customized pizza off of Domino's website because the website was not made accessible to the blind. He claimed that Domino's violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires that all "places of public accommodation" be equally accessible to the blind. The 9th Circuit Court agreed and the Supreme Court declined to take the case, thus resulting in a win for the Plaintiff. This begs the question: Is a website a place of p...2019-10-1830 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigShould the Judge in the Amber Guyger Murder Trial Be Sanctioned for Handing Guyger a Bible?In this episode of the Whole Truth with Jill Rosensweig, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing the ethics complaint that was just filed against Judge Kemp who, after sentencing Amber Guyger to ten years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean, handed Guyger a bible and told her which portions to read when Guyger asked the judge if God would ever forgive her. The ethics complaint contends that Judge Kemp's actions violate the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment, which prohibits government actors from taking any actions that favor one religion over another or religion over non-religion or non-religion over r...2019-10-1235 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs California's New Law Limiting Medical Exemptions for Vaccines Unconstitutional?In this episode of The Whole Truth With Jill Rosensweig, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing SB 276, the new law that was just passed in California, which makes it harder for parents to send their unvaccinated children to school by asserting that they are exempt from the State's vaccine requirements due to medical reasons. Is this new law constitutional or does it improperly infringe upon a parent's right to make medical decisions for their child? What is the history of vaccine laws in the United States? How are they viewed from a constitutional law perspective? What do the Courts say when ana...2019-10-0543 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigAre D*ck Pics Protected by the 1st Amendment?In this episode of the Whole Truth with Jill Rosensweig, we are discussing D*ck Pics! Are they considered a form of free speech? Can one be criminally penalized for sending them? Ms. Rosensweig discusses the recent law that was passed in Texas making it a crime to send D*ck Pics and a similar bill that was recently introduced in New York, both making it a misdemeanor offense to send explicit photos without the recipient's consent. Attorney Rosensweig also discusses a decision that came down in Texas in which the Court struck down a revenge porn law on t...2019-09-2622 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigCould Brett Kavanaugh Get Impeached?In the 25th episode of The Whole Truth With Jill Rosensweig, Attorney Rosensweig discusses the recent resolution that was filed in the House of Representatives, seeking an inquiry as to whether Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh should be impeached. This raises many questions, including, how does the impeachment process work? What would be the grounds to impeach Kavanaugh? What is the likelihood of the senate convicting him and removing him from the Supreme Court? What is the burden of proof? What is the smartest strategy in terms of what to focus on in trying to successfully impeach and convict Kavan...2019-09-2127 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigCan The Homeless Be Punished For Sleeping Outside?In this episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses the landmark ruling in Martin v. Boise, a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case which determined that it is an unconstitutional violation of one's 8th amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment when a homeless person is charged with a crime for sleeping outside. Ms. Rosensweig will discuss the case itself, the cases that the 9th circuit relied upon in coming to its decision and what the real-life consequences are of such a decision on cities that are dealing with significant homelessness issues. Ms. Rosensweig will also explain the arguments th...2019-09-1438 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs Adnan Syed Entitled to a New Trial?In the 23rd episode of this podcast, Attorney Rosensweig discusses the recent petition that was filed in the Supreme Court by Adnan Syed's attorneys. In that petition, Syed's lawyers are pressing for him to get a new trial based upon the argument that his 6th amendment right to effective assistance of counsel was violated when his attorney failed to call an alibi witness who could confirm that Adnan Syed was at the library during the exact 20 minute window in which the prosecution was claiming he murdered his ex-girlfriend in a Best Buy parking lot. Did the Maryland Court of Ap...2019-09-0627 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigExtreme Risk Laws: A Way to Address Rampant Gun ViolenceIn this episode of the podcast, Jill is discussing Extreme Risk Laws, also known as Red Flag Laws, which enable a family member or police officer to obtain a court order to prevent a person from possessing firearms when a court is convinced that there are "red flags" that show that the person is at risk of harming themselves or others. There are currently 17 states with Extreme Risk Laws in place and it is uncontroverted that the laws are helping to prevent deaths by suicide, mass shootings and other deaths via firearms. So, why are some people against these la...2019-08-2921 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigWho is Jill Rosensweig?In the 21st episode of this podcast, we will take a break from covering a legal issue and hear all about the host of this podcast instead! Who is she? Where is she from? What is her legal background? What about her personal life? If you've been listening to this podcast and are somewhat curious about the host, this short episode will give you a little bit of insight into Ms. Rosensweig's life. 2019-08-1221 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigIs The Insurance Company That is Refusing To Cover a Toddler's Necessary Heart Surgery in Breach of Contract?Today, Ms. Rosensweig will be talking about the family of a three-year-old boy who was born with a rare congenital heart defect, leaving the left side of his heart critically underdeveloped. The boy was set to have a potentially life saving procedure in Boston and just days before the surgery was scheduled, the family learned that their insurance provider was denying coverage of the procedure. Despite their doctor explaining that no in-network provider can perform this much-needed procedure, the insurance company denied coverage, asserting that there are good providers that are in-network. This episode touches upon this all-too-common problem and...2019-08-0917 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigShould The Father Whose Twins Died After He Left Them in a Hot Car for 8 Hours Serve Time?In this episode, Ms. Rosensweig is discussing the tragic death of twin 1-year-olds who were left in a car for eight hours by their father who mistakenly thought he had dropped them off at daycare. Was this a crime or an accident? Does punishing the father with prison time make sense under the circumstances? How could something like this happen? Ms. Rosensweig discusses the psychology behind false memories and how one might genuinely believe their kids are not in the car when they are. Ms. Rosensweig will also discuss legislation that is being proposed to necessitate that all cars be eq...2019-08-0125 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigWhat Does it Mean that the Sexual Assault Charges Against Kevin Spacey Were Dropped?In this episode, Attorney Rosensweig discusses the fact that the civil lawsuit and criminal charges against Kevin Spacey were dropped after an 18-year-old boy claimed he was sexually assaulted by Spacey. Does this mean Spacey is innocent? What happened to the young man's missing cell phone? In general, when a case like this is dropped, can we safely assume the accused is innocent? Ms. Rosensweig explores all of this and more in this important episode. 2019-07-2419 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigFamilies Sue IVF Clinic After Horrible Embryo MixupIn this episode, Attorney Rosensweig discusses two lawsuits that have been filed against CHA Fertility (an IVF clinic in Los Angeles) after a woman in New York gave birth to two babies who are not genetically hers. The couple in NY is suing CHA and the genetic parents of one of the babies is suing as well, after learning 2 weeks after their child's birth that the NY woman carried their child to term. How could the clinic implant 3 women (that we know of) with the wrong embryos and then allegedly try to cover it up? Where are the actual emb...2019-07-1820 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigWhy Trump Can't Block Critics from Accessing His Twitter AccountIn this episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses the Court of Appeals decision, ruling that Trump engaged in viewpoint discrimination when he blocked certain users on Twitter who disagreed with his tweets. The various arguments that were raised by Trump will be outlined and the Court's reasoning as to why and how Trump violated the users' first amendment rights will be explained. Ms. Rosensweig will also discuss how the court's ruling has now prompted two lawsuits against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for blocking users on Twitter from accessing her account. Finally, what, if anything, does this case mean in terms of Twitter's exposure in...2019-07-1128 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigShould the Sex Trafficking Claims Against Harvey Weinstein Stand?This past week, Harvey Weinstein's attorneys asked the Court to dismiss a sex trafficking claim that was asserted against him by a woman who alleges that Weinstein raped her. This came after a judge who is presiding over another sexual assault civil suit against Weinstein issued a decision saying that the sex trafficking statute applied to the circumstances at issue. In this episode, I will discuss the sex trafficking statute and analyze both the arguments advanced by Weinstein's lawyers as to why what he's alleged to have done does not constitute sex trafficking and I will also explain how th...2019-07-0229 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigWhy Did a Man Have to Share His 38 Million Dollar Lottery Winnings with his Ex?In this episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses the bizarre case that came out of Michigan, where a man has been ordered to share about 40% of his lottery jackpot with his ex, two years after SHE filed for divorce and after they had been separated for 4 years. How did this happen? Is this how the law typically works? What does this case tell us about protecting assets during the time between a couple separating and the divorce being finalized? Ms. Rosensweig explains this and more in this episode. If you, or someone you know, is contemplating a divorce, this episode is for y...2019-06-2419 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDo Cake Bakers Have a Constitutional Right to Refuse to Design Wedding Cakes for Same-Sex Couples?In this episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses two cases that were recently before the Supreme Court relating to cake bakers refusing to design wedding cakes for same-sex couples. The cake bakers asserted that to do so would conflict with their religious beliefs whereupon the same-sex couples went to court to seek redress. After working their way through the lower courts, both cases ultimately ended up before SCOTUS. Unfortunately, the outcomes of both cases leave us still asking: Is discriminating against a same-sex couple permissible on the basis of one's alleged religious beliefs? Ms. Rosensweig attempts to explain the balance between 1st a...2019-06-1942 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDiscussing the Explosive Allegations against Purdue Pharma, the Maker of Oxycontin, in Connection with the Opioid CrisisI'm sure most of you are aware that there is an opioid crisis in the United States. The statistics are staggering and hard to ignore. In response, more and more states are now suing Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, and the allegations in the complaints are both shocking and disturbing. If you're interested in understanding the strategies employed by big pharma in hooking people on dangerous drugs, this episode is for you. 2019-06-1336 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Mueller Report: Reading Between the LinesIn the 11th episode of the Whole Truth With Jill Rosensweig, Attorney Rosensweig provides a legal analysis of 1) what Volume II of the Mueller Report says; and, more importantly, 2) what it doesn't explicitly say but hints at instead. Ms. Rosensweig also explains why it is that Attorney Mueller does not overtly state whether or not Trump obstructed justice. If you're confused as to what is going on with the Mueller Report, this episode is for you. 2019-06-0328 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Gay/Trans Panic Defense: Exploring One of the Uglier Legal Strategies in the U.S.Did you know that in most parts of the United States a perpetrator of a violent crime can argue that they should not be convicted of a crime because they panicked when they discovered their victim was gay or transgender? In today's episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses a recent law that was passed in Nevada, banning this deplorable defense. She then explains what the defense is, how it is used and how successful it has been in allowing violent criminals to either secure a conviction of a lesser crime or not be convicted at all. If this episode shocks and di...2019-05-2819 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDoes Nicolas Cage Owe Spousal Support After Being Married for just Four Days?In today's episode, Ms. Rosensweig discusses Nicolas Cage's 4-day marriage, his efforts to annul the marriage and his wife refusing to agree to an annulment and instead seeking a divorce and spousal support from him. Ms. Rosensweig explains the difference between an annulment and a divorce, whether she thinks Nicolas Cage can get the annulment he seeks and whether or not she believes the wife can secure spousal support from Nicolas Cage. If you've ever wondered how a divorce works, this episode is for you! 2019-05-2018 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigCould the Heartbeat Bills Lead to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade?Have you ever asked yourself what exactly Roe v. Wade stands for and how that case could be overturned? In today's episode, Attorney Rosensweig discusses the heartbeat bills that are being passed in various parts of the United States, prohibiting abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected at 6 weeks. She explains Roe v. Wade, how it could be overturned, the ins and outs as to how a case might be overturned generally and how states are preparing themselves for the possibility that Roe v. Wade might be overturned at some point by the Supreme Court. 2019-05-1331 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigExamining Roy Moore's Defamation Suit Against Sacha Baron CohenIn this episode, Ms. Rosensweig and her guest, comedian Daniel Strauss, discuss Roy Moore's defamation suit against Sacha Baron Cohen based on his appearance on Sacha Baron Cohen's series, "Who Is America?" where it is implied that Roy Moore is a pedophile. They also discuss defamation v.s. satire within the context of comedy and whether or not all jokes are fair game or if some jokes cross the line into defamation. Ms. Rosensweig also explains the recent decision in the Roy Moore case, in which the lawsuit was transferred to a New York court and she explains why sh...2019-05-0658 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigThe Poway Synagogue Shooting and Hate Crime Laws in the United StatesIn the aftermath of the Poway Synagogue shooting, Ms. Rosensweig explains the hate crime laws in the United States. What makes a crime a "hate crime"? Why is it important for a crime to be designated a hate crime? And, is the same crime labeled a hate crime in different parts of the U.S.? Also, how do the federal laws work when it comes to hate crimes? All of this is broken down in today's episode, which seeks to shed light on the holes that exist in the hate crime laws, especially in certain parts of the United Sta...2019-04-3024 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDid Uber Do Enough to Warn Women about Series of Rapes by Fake Uber Drivers in LA?In this episode, Attorney Rosensweig discusses a recent lawsuit that was filed by three women who are alleging that they were sexually assaulted by fake Uber drivers after calling for an Uber late at night, outside of bars in Los Angeles. The lawsuit alleges that these sexual assaults came after five other sexual assaults by fake Uber drivers in the same area of LA, in the few months leading up to their attacks. The lawsuit alleges that Uber knew about these assaults by fake Uber drivers and did nothing to warn the Plaintiffs that they might be in danger. Sho...2019-04-1531 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigWhat Actually Happened with Jussie Smollett?In this episode, Attorney Rosensweig discusses all angles of the Jussie Smollett case with civil and criminal defense attorney, Jeffrey Bernfeld. Were the charges actually dropped as the media claims? Why did Kim Foxx recuse herself and did her recusal impact the way this case was handled? Was the way this case was handled typical or was there something unusual about it and, if so, what and why? All of this is explored and more in this episode of the Whole Truth with Jill Rosensweig. 2019-04-0857 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDid Stormy Daniels Actually Lose Her Hush Money Agreement Lawsuit Against Donald Trump?In this episode, Jill Rosensweig discusses the recent decision in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit against Donald Trump in which she was seeking a declaration from the Court that the non-disclosure agreement she signed, preventing her from disclosing the details of her affair with Donald Trump, was invalid. The headlines say that the case was dismissed but was it dismissed because Stormy Daniels lost the case or was it dismissed because Stormy Daniels actually got what she wanted, thus rendering the case no longer relevant? Jill breaks down the decision for you here. 2019-04-0112 min

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigDissecting the Ashley Judd v. Harvey Weinstein LawsuitIn this inaugural episode, Jill Rosensweig and her guest, Karla Braun, discuss the recent decision in the Ashley Judd v. Harvey Weinstein case, in which the court dismissed Ms. Judd's sexual harassment claim. They discuss why that claim was dismissed, whether the Court got it right and, most importantly, how the law was recently expanded to now cover the exact circumstances in which Ms. Judd was allegedly harassed by Harvey Weinstein. They also talk about the "me too" movement generally and how the law is impacted by people coming forward with their stories. 2019-03-251h 02

The Whole Truth with Jill RosensweigBreaking Down the College Admissions Scandal with criminal defense attorney, Lou ShapiroIn this episode, Jill Rosensweig discusses the College Admissions Scandal with acclaimed criminal defense attorney, Lou Shapiro. Jill asks Lou to explain the actual laws that the parents were charged with having violated, what the parents realistically face for having committed those crimes and what approach a criminal defense attorney might take if having to defend one of the parents who got caught trying to either buy their children a spot at a top tier school or falsely inflating their SAT scores. If ever you have been curious as to the thought process of a criminal defense...2019-03-2529 min