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FindLaw's 5In5Criminal defense, Hunter Biden, and Donald TrumpYou may have found yourself following some high-profile criminal cases recently. What can the cases against Hunter Biden and Donald Trump teach us about sentencing and filing an appeal? You can also learn more about fighting a traffic ticket, the various penalties for DUI, and what people forget about the Sixth Amendment's right to an attorney. Don't forget to check us out on findlaw.com for thousands of free articles on criminal law, including state-specific articles on DUI and other crimes. 2024-06-1407 minFindLaw's 5In5What Exactly Is a Sandwich?A surprising number of legal disputes involve sandwiches. Would we be less litigious if everyone wasn't so hangry all the time? In this episode, we look at five legal stories about tacos, hot dogs, and burgers that range from food safety to false advertising. Thanks for listening! Read more about these stories and others on findlaw.com/legalblogs. 2024-05-2406 minFindLaw's 5In5The Brave New Legal World of Tech and PrivacyThis episode is all about tech and privacy. From Colorado's new legislation protecting your brain waves (which actually seems necessary) to biased AI and cars that care about your sex life, here is a quick look at this brave new world of tech, (lack of) privacy, and the lawsuits fighting back. 2024-04-2607 minFindLaw's 5In5Winning the Lotto, Anti-Poaching Agreements, and Florida's Ban on Social Media for ChildrenEver think about what you would do with $1 billion dollars you won in the lottery? Well, the first step should probably be to hire a lawyer to protect yourself. In other financial news, a settlement with the National Association of Realtors is good news for home buyers and sellers, while in the legal world is still wondering if Florida's ban on social media for children will hold up in court. Finally, why does the Supreme Court seem likely to throw out the case over the abortion pill mifepristone? For more information about these and other topics, visit...2024-04-0505 minFindLaw's 5In5Oregon Recriminalizes Drugs, NHL Sued, Adult Websites in Texas, and Environmental LawsuitsOregon, the only state in the U.S. to have decriminalized drugs (back in 2020) may be giving up on the experiment for now. Meanwhile, the NHL and CHL are facing an antitrust lawsuit brought by youth professional players, Texas' law on age verification for adult websites is upheld by the Fifth Circuit, and the Department of Justice files the first-ever criminal charges for smuggling greenhouse gases into the U.S. Read more about these topics and others on www.findlaw.com/legalblogs. If you have any questions, comments, or topic ideas, reach me at findlawpodcasts@thomsonreuters.com.2024-03-1505 minFindLaw's 5In5In Vitro Fertilization at Risk, Harvard Morgue Scandal, and Laws Prohibiting Pregnant Women From DivorcingThe biggest legal news recently was about the Alabama Supreme Court's decision to give embryos outside the uterus legal protection under the Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. What ramifications will this decision have moving forward? Interesting lawsuits have been filed against Harvard regarding the theft and selling of human remains, against Disney for the death of a restaurant diner who died of anaphylaxis after eating at a resort restaurant, and against the California Department of Child Services for removing an autistic child being treated with medical cannabis from her parents. Finally, why is there a...2024-03-0105 minFindLaw's 5In5Elon's Beef With Delaware, the Corporate Transparency Act, and Snoop Dogg's CerealWhat do Elon Musk and Taylor Swift have in common? No, it's not being mad at Delaware's Chancery Court, that's just Elon. It's that both have had their private jets tracked by a 22-year-old computer programmer. How is that legal? The Corporate Transparency Act recently went into effect and adds significant filing requirements for small businesses. The Act is an attempt to increase transparency and limit the ability to create shell companies. Finally, we end with Snoop Dogg, whose immense talents extend to creating a delicious breakfast cereal - or do they? That question is a...2024-02-1607 minFindLaw's 5In5Death Penalty Policies, Constitutional Law, and ConservatorshipsThere have been interesting recent developments regarding the death penalty at both the state and federal level, including a novel method of execution in Alabama. Interesting appellate court cases regarding the First and Second Amendment could affect the rights of journalists and teen gun owners, respectively. Finally, recent celebrity news may make you wonder if you should avoid posting about the good work you did on your own social media channels, in addition to reaching out to an estate planning lawyer about avoiding the need for a conservatorship. 2024-02-0206 minFindLaw's 5In5Sleeping Through Murder, Crazy Sports Fans, and the Administrative StateIt appears from oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 17 that the Chevron doctrine may not be long for this world. How will that affect regulatory power in the U.S.? Meanwhile, independent contractors may have an easier path to becoming employees based on new regulatory rules from the Department of Labor. Filling out the episode are stories about the Americans with Disabilities Act, sleepy attorneys, and crazy sports fans. Thanks for listening!2024-01-1905 min
FindLaw's 5In5Insurrection, Scandal, and Drink-ThrowingWho needs reality television when the legal world is this juicy? This episode tells you what you need to know regarding the argument that former President Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to be on the Colorado and Maine primary ballots, the unsealed Epstein court documents that disappointed conspiracy theorists everywhere, and why you shouldn't pour your drink on someone no matter how badly your team is losing. 2024-01-0506 min
FindLaw's 5In5Welcome to FindLaw's 5In5There’s a lot going on in the world, and much of it involves the law. From groundbreaking court decisions to bizarre celebrity cases, FindLaw’s 5In5 brings you five recent legal stories that'll make you question, laugh, and maybe even learn something about the law – all in about 5 minutes. I'm your host, FindLaw Sr. Writer and attorney Joe Fawbush. Each week I dive into the most intriguing legal stories shaping our world and take the time to answer some of those dinner party legal questions we all have, like “Can I sue?” and “Is that even legal?” Join me in...2023-12-1900 min
FindLaw's Don't Judge MeA Lawyer, an Attorney, and Their Counsel Walk Into a Bar . . .Why do we have so many names for lawyers? Our hosts answer this pressing question and discuss the least (and most) pretentious way to introduce yourself as a member of the bar. Plus: Is it worth it to get an L.L.M.? Hosts: Laura Temme, J.D. Ally Marshall, Attorney-at-Law Joe Fawbush, Esq. Andy Leonatti, who is secure enough to not need a fancy suffix2020-12-1030 min
Love thy LawyerBonus: Don't Judge Me Podcast with Louis GoodmanSend us a textlovethylawyer.comThe team at the Don't Judge Me podcast reached out and asked me to be a guest on their show. They are a great group and really have fun with their podcast. They kindly allowed me to post the entire episode on my podcast feed, so I did just that with a brief introduction. Their podcast is a production of FindLaw. I really enjoyed being on their podcast.FindLaw's Don't Judge Me is the show about the law in real life. Listen as hos...2020-11-1432 min