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The Legal GeeksThis is the Law: Lawyers on the MandalorianBounty hunting is a complicated profession. That is why lawyers geeked out over all of the legal issues in the first season of The Mandalorian. Can bounty hunters use lethal force? What is the enforceability of an oral contract made during a shoot out? Is it murder to shoot a droid or destruction of property? Find out with Joshua Gilliland, Megan Hitchcock, Thomas Harper, and Gabby Martin.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-08-311h 00
The Legal GeeksUltraLawyer Kaiju Patrol - Extended EditionRecorded for #ComicConatHome! The full panel with extra content! It's all out lawyers attack! What can Kaiju movies teach us about shelter in place orders? Are parents financially responsible for kids who create a giant napping monster with cosmic rays? What are the First Amendment lessons from Mothra? Are common carriers such as trains, planes, and ships responsible for protecting passengers from Kaiju attacks? Join attorneys Bethany Bengfort (Durie Tangri), Nari Ely (US. Courts), Thomas Harper (Army JAG), and Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks), as they battle legal issues from Ultraman, Gamera, Godzilla, Mothra, and more!
2020-07-2659 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2020-07-0443 min
The Legal GeeksCivil Liability in JawsAmity Island has more than a shark problem....it has legal liability. Joshua Gilliland is joined by his friends Steve Chu and Kathy Steinman to discuss the municipal liability in the 1975 classic JAWS in honor of the film's 45 anniversary. Was Mayor Vaughn right to keep the beaches open? Was the medical examiner pressured by the mayor to change to cause of death for the first shark attack victim to "boating accident"? Is Amity legally responsible for the death of Alex Kitner? What about the dog? Join Josh, Steve, and Kathy, as they set sail on a voyage of legal...
2020-06-0259 min
The Legal GeeksMothra Says People Aren't PropertyWhy does an entrepreneur think he can take people from an island, shoot those in his way, and then declare those six inch tall twin women are his property to perform in a live musical show? Just what is his liability when a giant angry moth attacks to rescue the enslaved twin women? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Nari Ely explore these issues and more from the classic Mothra. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-05-2142 min
The Legal GeeksGiant Moles and Adequate Labeling of Sweet Honey on Ultra-QWhat is a company's liability if an employee is professionally jealous of a coworker, whose act of corporate sabotage results in a giant mole derailing trains? Well, if those legal issues keep you up at night, attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Nari Ely have answers for you. Tune in as they discuss and analyze the classic Ultra Q episode, The Terror of Sweet Honey. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-04-091h 13
The Legal GeeksDid Ultraman Commit a War Crime?The classic Ultraman episode Shoot the Invader has our hero destroy an Alien Baltan spacecraft with 2.03 Baltans onboard. The Baltan homeworld was destroyed by a "mad scientist" with nuclear weapons. Were the Baltans refugees? Did Ultraman commit genocide by destroying their ship? Joshua Gilliland and Nari Ely explores these issues and more in Ultraman! Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-04-0356 min
The Legal GeeksContracts that Violate Public Policy on The Clone WarsDo you need a pilot's license to fly a starship? What happens if you cross into a military no fly zone? And who would enter a contract with galactic gangsters? Join Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield as they review some really legally dangerous personal decisions on The Clone Wars episode "Deal No Deal." Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-03-311h 00
The Legal GeeksPicard La FinAdmissions of Murder! Mutilation of android corpses! Justified homicide! Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Christine Peek, and Steve Chu are they boldly explore the season finale of Star Trek Picard! Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-03-301h 26
The Legal GeeksUltraman Parental Liability for the Kaiju that Caused Japan to Shelter in PlaceWhat is a parent's liability if their child commits trespassing to draw a kaiju on a pipe that comes to life and shuts down the economy of Japan? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Nari Ely as they explore the world of parental liability and quarantine laws reviewing the classic Ultraman episode "Terrifying Cosmic Rays." Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-03-2751 min
The Legal GeeksReview of The Clone Wars "Gone with a Trace"Was Ahsoka denied post-Jedi benefits after her trial? Did she engage in reckless driving of her speeders or was her near accident caused by a defective product? And just what is the duty to warn about demolition droids? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield as they geek out over The Clone Wars. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-03-2443 min
The Legal GeeksReview of Star Trek Picard Et in Arcadia EgoIs there a valid insanity defense for Dr. Agnes Jurati because her mind could not process The Admonition? Can we add treason and collaboration as charges against Commodore Oh for leading a Romulan fleet to Coppelius Station? Join attorneys Christine Peek, Steve Chu, and Joshua Gilliland as they explore these issues and more. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-03-231h 05
The Legal GeeksThe Legal Issues of First Order Stormtroopers DesertingThe First Order filled their Stormtrooper ranks by kidnapping children. What happens when an entire company deserts after being ordered to commit a war crime? Judge Matthew Sciarrino and attorneys Thomas Harper and Joshua Gilliland discuss the case of Jannah, formerly known as TZ-1719, and Company 77’s desertion after the Battle of Ansett Island, where the Stormtroopers refused to fire on civilians. Check out the book Unlocked Stories. Josh Gilliland wrote the chapter entitled, “The Veil,” about an app that allows users to exchange text messages with the dead. Visit unlockedstories.com for more and follow on Facebo...
2020-01-2056 min
The Legal GeeksDefending Ben Solo for his Crimes as Kylo RenHow could Ben Solo be defended if he were prosecuted for the many crimes of Kylo Ren? Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carol Najera, Sylvia La Rosa, and Joshua Gilliland, explore the issues of whether the Dark Side destroyed Ben Solo’s ability to distinguish between right and wrong or made him act under a delusional compulsion. Would a jury convict Ben Solo for the murder of Lor San Tekka and ordering a war crime on Jakku? What expert testimony would be necessary to show Ben Solo did not understand the wrongfulness of his actions? Tune in to fi...
2020-01-1338 min
The Legal GeeksReview of The Mandalorian's RedemptionWhat is the legal classification of Moff Gideon’s Imperials? Is there any legal justification for killing an Imperial Officer who interrupted Moff Gideon? Can the Mandalorian refuse medical treatment that requires removing his helmet on religious grounds? Join Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper, as they discuss these issues and more from The Mandalorian.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2020-01-071h 40
The Legal GeeksThe Mandalorian’s ReckoningIs Moff Gideon a war criminal? Are his Imperials bound by the Galactic Concordance? Can the Mandalorian import Blurgs to Navarro? And just what are the rules of the Sorgan Fight Club? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper debate these issues and more in their review of The Mandalorian, Chapter 7, The Reckoning. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-12-191h 25
The Legal GeeksSelf-Defense, Desecrating Corpses, and Lots of Sand on the MandalorianDid the Mandalorian and Peli Motto have a defined service contract? Did Toro Calican and the Mandalorian enter a partnership agreement for the capture of Fennec Shand? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper jump on their swoop bikes to explore these sandy issues and more in The Mandalorian episode The Gunslinger. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-12-0958 min
The Legal GeeksHow the Mandalorian Saved the Blue HarvestDo Loth Cats need to be on leashes? Is it murder to shoot a droid unit driving a wagon? And is it child abandonment to leave the Child in the Razor Crest? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper lawyer-up to answer these questions and more in their review of The Mandalorian episode “Sanctuary.” Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-12-021h 39
The Legal GeeksReviewing Sins on The MandalorianWas it Tortious Interference of Contract for the Client to send additional Bounty Hunters after the Child AFTER retaining the Mandalorian? When does bounty hunting become human trafficking? Was the Mandalorian justified under the defense of others to raid the Imperial facility? Join Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper as they discuss these issues and more. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-11-251h 15
The Legal GeeksThe Mandalorian - What Child is This?Joshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper discuss The Mandalorian, Chapter 2, The Child. Josh and Thomas discuss the Mandalorian's duty of care for the Target (hereinafter "Oz"), how the Jawas committed Grand Theft, the legality of using lethal force to defend property, and the contract doctrine of economic duress. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-11-1844 min
The Legal GeeksIt's Time for the Manda-Law-RianBounty hunting is a complicated profession, especially when it comes to lawyers geeking out over the bountiful legal issues in the first episode of The Mandalorian. Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper, mount up on their Blurrgs to cover the legal history of bounty hunting in the United States; whether bounty hunters can kill; if self-destructing droids are defective products; when a contract is unenforceable because it violates public policy; when does bounty hunting become murder-for-hire; and the enforceability of an oral contract during a shootout. Plus everyone geeks out about what they loved about the first episode...
2019-11-141h 43
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Resistance Tales of Salvage Rights to Hunting JakooskIt is a Star Wars Resistance expose on the season two episodes “A Quick Salvage Run,” “Live Fire,” “Hunt on Celsor 3,” and “The Engineer.” Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Gabby Martin, and Thomas Harper as they explore the issues of the legal status of the Colossus, the hostile work environment in the First Order, Salvage Rights, Dereliction of Duty, Organizing Droids, Jakoosk hunting, and sabotage. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-11-041h 17
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Resistance Into the UnknownCould Captain Phasma execute Commander Pyre & Tierny if they fail to find the Colossus? Is the Colossus now a common carrier like a cruise ship or is it like its own city-state? What are the employment issues with the Chelidae retreating into their shells out of fear and refusing to work? Just how did Tam Ryvora join the First Order? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Gabby Martin discuss all of these legal issues and more from Star Wars Resistance Into the Unknown. This episode of The Legal Geeks is brought to you by the new book Un...
2019-10-081h 06
The Legal GeeksThe Boys - The Name of the GameWould contributory negligence bar recovery from an accident caused by a super-hero? What's wrong with planting a microphone secretly in a building? Join Joshua Gilliland and Megan Hitchcock as they race through the legal issues from episode one of The Boys, The Name of the Game.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-09-2814 min
The Legal GeeksLawyers on the 65th Anniversary of GodzillaGodzilla has been a destructive force of legal liability since 1954. Who is financially responsible for Acts of Godzilla? Does the United States have a duty to defend Japan? And just who is the legal owner of Mothra’s egg? Join our panel of attorneys including US Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman, Monte Cooper (Grand Nephew of the creator of King Kong, Merian Cooper), Kathy Steinman (Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego), Bethany Bengfort (US Courts), and Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks) as they wade into the depths of Godzilla's destructive legal issues over the last 65 years. Moderated by...
2019-07-2251 min
The Legal GeeksJudges on the Clone Wars at San Diego Comic ConThe Clone Wars represents some of the best Star Wars stories ever told. Join our panel of judges and attorneys as they report for duty to determine the Duty to Follow Lawful Orders vs Unlawful Orders; Child Safety of Younglings; Secret Marriages; Clone Rights; and the Trial of Ashoka Tano. Panelists include Circuit Judge John B. Owens (9th Circuit Court of Appeals), Judge Carol Najera, Stephen Tollafield (Professor at Hastings School of Law), Bethany Bengfort (US Courts), Steve Chu (Assistant US Attorney), and moderated by Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks). Check out "Unlocked," the new book with...
2019-07-2248 min
The Legal GeeksWas Thor Right to Behead Thanos?Lawyers Assemble to discuss the question, was Thor right to kill Thanos in "The Garden"? Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Nari Ely, discuss the concepts of Just Wars and targeted killings, war crimes, extrajudicial murder, and whether the God of Thunder was justified to go for the head....Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-07-0156 min
The Legal GeeksLessons in Closing Arguments from Pop CultureRecorded Live at the Southeast District BAR Association (SEDBA) meeting on June 26, 2019. What best practices for closing arguments can be learned from attorney movies and TV shows? Attorneys Megan Hitchcock and Joshua Gilliland take a deep dive into strategies and ethical requirements for preparing closing arguments using the following pop culture examples: A Time to KillThe Practice, Pilot EpisodeThe VerdictFor the PeopleThe Rainmaker American Crime Story-The People Vs O.J Simpson The People vs. Larry FlyntTo Kill a Mock...
2019-06-291h 09
The Legal GeeksGodzilla King of the LawyersNari Ely, Esq., joined Joshua Gilliland to review Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Could Emma Russell be charged with child endangerment? Just because Allen Jonah called himself an eco-terrorist, does he actually meet the legal definition of a terrorist? Did San Francisco get condemned after Godzilla 2014? If the City by the Bay could no longer be inhabited, were there any legal remedies for those who had to leave their homes (and hearts) in San Francisco? Join Nari and Josh as they geek out over these issues and more from Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Support the show
2019-06-141h 42
The Legal GeeksLawyers Go Batty Over the World’s Greatest Detective from Gotham - Live at WonderCon!Recorded live at WonderCon on March 31, 2019 Holy Liability! Lawyers answer the Bat-Signal to debate the greatest legal issues from Bat-tastic stories across comics, animation, television, and movies, over the last 80 years! How could the Gotham police in 1966 deputize vigilantes without violating the Constitution? What is the liability for a crime-fighting vigilante for the death of a child sidekick? What are the legal issues for a mental hospital acting as a prison for super-villains? Find out from our panel of attorneys including Steve Chu, Courtney McNulty, Jordon Huppert, and Joshua Gilliland
2019-04-0350 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2019-03-1555 min
The Legal GeeksPirating Civil Rights on Star Wars ResistanceThe Star Wars Resistance episodes "The Doza Dilemma” and “The First Order Occupation” are packed with issues of piracy and civil rights. Attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper analyze whether the Convention of the High Seas would apply to the Colossus, whether the First Order should be charged with piracy or terrorism, and the civil rights dangers of a paramilitary political movement conducting law enforcement. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-02-0948 min
The Legal GeeksBumblebee the Movie Legal AnalysisSteve Chu and Joshua Gilliland are two attorneys who grew up playing with first generation Transformers. Join Steve and Josh as they geek out over the joyride of a movie Bumblebee. Buckle up for legal analysis on vandalism, evading police with probable cause to conduct a stop, and the Stored Communications Act. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-01-1756 min
The Legal GeeksFrankenstein Conquers the Law!Frankenstein's Creature was in two Kaiju movies, first being Frankenstein Conquers the World and the second War of the Gargantuas. Joshua Gilliland, Esq., shares his analysis of Ishirō Honda's 1965 classic Frankenstein Conquers the World, including how hit and run drivers and doctors who don't follow the Nuremberg Code are the real monsters. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-01-0914 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2019-01-0545 min
The Legal GeeksSpider-Verse Legal ReviewAttorneys Joshua Gilliland and Steve Chu discuss Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. Our intrepid lawyers team-up to share their views on how Peter Parker of Earth-1610 could have monetized being Spider-Man to fund his vigilante life, additional crimes of the Kingpin, and why Spider-Man is an enduring character. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2019-01-021h 13
The Legal GeeksSpider-Man Into the Lawyer-Verse!Joshua Gilliland, Esq., is off for a solo adventure to discuss Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. What legal remedies are available for people who suffered property damage from the Kingpin's particle collider? Join Josh for this issue and his thoughts on why Spider-Man is such an enduring character. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-12-3010 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-12-1829 min
The 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 min
The Legal GeeksInfinity Law at Nerd Nite LA!Comic fans have been thrilled with a decade of live action adventures of their favorite Marvel characters. What can we learn from the law with 20 Marvel movies and TV shows? Are the Sokovia Accords Constitutional? How did Dr. Strange save the world with contract law? Can Thanos be prosecuted for war crimes? Find out from attorney Joshua Gilliland of The Legal Geeks. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-11-1031 min
The Legal GeeksBride of Frankenstein!Attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper discuss the 1935 classic, The Bride of Frankenstein! What’s the difference between desecration of a corpse or removing a body for experimentation? What’s the difference between false imprisonment and kidnapping? Tune in as Josh and Thomas discuss Dr. Septimus Pretorius having one messed up picnic, whether human trafficking applies to corpses, and all the civil rights violations against Frankenstein’s Creature. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-10-3054 min
The Legal GeeksMini Episode! Ethics of Representing Dracula!Recorded live at the South Eastern District Bar Association's monthly meeting on October 24, 2018. Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discussed the ethical issues of representing Dracula. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-10-3002 min
The Legal GeeksDefending the DefendersThe characters of Marvel’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist all face different legal challenges. Could Matt Murdock be disbarred for being Daredevil? How accurate was the trial of the Punisher? Could someone who was Kilgrave’d argue the insanity defense? What would lawyers need to prove the actual innocence of Luke Cage? Could Danny Rand reclaim his father’s company after being presumed dead for 15 years? Join our panel of Judge Carol Najera, Christine Peek, Jordon Huppert, Megan Hitchcock, and Joshua Gilliland (The Legal Geeks), to find these answers and more. Support the show
2018-07-2755 min
The 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 min
The Legal GeeksAfter Action Report on Star Wars Day at San Diego Comic ConJoshua Gilliland, Megan Hitchcock, and Thomas Harper, recorded their first reactions to our Star Wars double hitter at San Diego Comic Con. Josh moderated the Judges of Star Wars panel, which focused on The Last Jedi and Solo. Megan and Thomas were prosecution attorneys for the Mock Court Martial of Poe Dameron. All share their thoughts on the show and what it meant to them. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-07-2547 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Law at San Francisco Comic Con with Claudia GrayIs Kylo Ren a war criminal? Can Clones who followed Order 66 claim the Insanity Defense? What are the employee safety issues in Jabba the Hutt’s Palace? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Sylvia La Rosa, Monte Cooper, and special guest Claudia Gray. Ms. Gray is a former practicing attorney from Louisiana and author of three Star Wars books. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-06-1359 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Law at San Francisco Comic Con (Day 1)What lessons are there from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Enhanced Privacy Invasion Bill from the Clone Wars episode “Hostage Crisis”? Do Droids have Rights? Join Lisa Hawke and Joshua Gilliland as they discuss these issues and more at San Francisco Comic Con. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-06-1253 min
The Legal GeeksUniversal Monsters at San Francisco Comic Con 2018Is the Wolf Man a Peeping Tom? Is Frankenstein a “person” under the law? Joshua Gilliland discussed these issues and more at San Francisco Comic Con. The audience had great legal questions on the creatures that go bump in the night. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-06-1144 min
The Legal GeeksKaiju Law at San Francisco Comic Con 2018Who pays for Acts of Godzilla? Is King Kong an endangered species? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Monte Cooper explored these issues and more at San Francisco Comic Con. A monster-sized thank you to the audience for excellent questions. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-06-101h 01
The Legal GeeksLawyers Going SoloJoshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper explore the hard questions from Solo A Star Wars Story. Did the Empire conduct lawful use of military force in the MimbaneseCampaign? What is the punishment for impersonating military officers? Could Han Solo be prosecuted for desertion? Was Chewbacca’s prison diet in violation of the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment? What can cases from the Old West on Train Robbing tell us about the heist on Vandor? Join Josh and Thomas to find out. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us...
2018-05-291h 22
The Legal GeeksInfinity War: Avenging LawyersIs Thanos a terrorist or war criminal? How could multiple planets prosecute Thanos for his crimes in Infinity War? Join Joshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper as they discuss these issues, plus whether the Vision is a “person,” and whether War Machine would be subject to a court martial. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-05-241h 02
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Law at Nerd Nite SFJoshua Gilliland, Esq., appeared at Nerd Nite SF for Solo Practitioner: The Law of Star Wars. The Nerd Nite presentation included Droid Rights, Employee Safety in Jabba the Hutt’s Palace, War Crimes of the Empire and First Order, and whether the Dark Side can be claimed as the Insanity Defense. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-05-1927 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-05-0349 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-04-2717 min
The Legal GeeksKaiju Panel at San Diego Comic FestBeth Accomando, KPBS Cinema Junkie moderated a Kaiju Panel at San Diego Comic Fest with Miguel Rodriguez, Horrible Imaginings Film Festival, Hiroshi Kanantani, Comic Artist, Monster Attack Team, Edward L. Holland, editor in chief of Monster Attack Team, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq. Tune in for a discussion on the history of Kaiju films, thoughts on what is required for a Kaiju movie, and the panelists favorite films. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2018-04-2354 min
The Legal GeeksLawyers vs Kaiju at WonderCon!Recorded live at WonderCon on March 23, 2018. Is King Kong protected by the Endangered Species Act? Does Gamera have a duty to save children? Attorneys Monte Cooper, Esq. (Orrick and grandnephew of Merian C. Cooper, the creator of King Kong), Megan Hitchcock,Esq. (Esurance), Jeraline Singh Edwards, Esq. (Law Offices of Jeraline Singh Edwards), and Joshua Gilliland, Esq. (The Legal Geeks) do battle over John Driscoll’s liability for Kong’s rampage across New York, whether the United States has a treaty obligation to defend Japan from Godzilla, and much more. Moderated by Matt Weinhold (Monster Party). Introduction musi...
2018-03-2653 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-03-2233 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Rebels and War CrimesAttorneys Thomas Harper and Joshua Gilliland discuss the series finale of Star Wars Rebels. Just how many war crimes were committed in “Family Reunion – and Farewell”? Thomas and Josh analyze the episode; share their thoughts on the series; and what they hope to see in the future. 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-03-151h 19
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Law at Nerd Nite San DiegoAre Ewoks War Criminals? Can Stormtroopers sue for defective body armor? Was the targeted killing of Galen Erso lawful? Hear Joshua Gilliland discuss these issue and more at Nerd Nite San Diego! 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-03-0728 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Law at Nerd Nite East BayStar Wars Law with Joshua Gilliland, Esq., recorded live at Nerd Nite East Bay on February 26, 2018. A big thank you to Scott and Rick for having Josh as a guest speaker. Tune in to discuss Droid Rights, the Insanity Defense, Hate Crimes, and Self Defense in the context of Star Wars. 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-02-2727 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2018-02-1327 min
The Legal GeeksFrom Jakku to Batuu: The Common Carrier issues in Star ToursDid Star Tours fail in its duty of care in launching a ship with C-3PO as its captain? Should an interplanetary shuttle be armed? Is Batuu safe if IG-88 is hanging out there? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper discuss the common carrier issues in Star Tours while on a trip to Disneyland over churros.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 Ti...
2018-01-2413 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-12-201h 06
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-11-1446 min
The Legal GeeksJames Gonis from Monster Party on The Wolf Man!The Universal Monsters set the gold standard for horror movies starting in the 1930s. The four members from Monster Party each joined Joshua Gilliland, Esq., to help celebrate Halloween with a special four part series on the Wolf Man (1941), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), The Mummy (1932), and Frankenstein (1931). Each member of Monster Party selected a film to discuss its historical significance, what the films meant to each guest, and posed legal questions to Josh on these classic movies. The first film discussed is with James Gonis on the Wolf Man. Get ready to take a bite out of the...
2017-10-3035 min
The Legal GeeksShawn Sheridan from Monster Party on The Mummy (1932)Shawn Sheridan from Monster Party joined Joshua Gilliland, Esq., to discuss The Mummy (1932) in part three of our Universal Monster series. Shawn shared memories of TV horror hosts on the east coast in his journey as a horror archeologist analyzing the Mummy. Shawn and Josh unwrapped 4,000 years of legal issues in their discussion of this monster classic. Introduction Music is Ectoplasm by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered...
2017-10-3042 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-10-2944 min
The Legal GeeksWould Using the Ark Weapon be a War Crime on Star Wars Rebels?Army JAG Officer Thomas L Harper and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the season four premiere of Star Wars Rebels. Would the “Duchess” be classified as a Weapon of Mass Destruction? Would using the Ark weapon be a war crime? Join Thomas and Josh as they discuss Rebels, share their thoughts on The Last Jedi trailer, and react to the news of Solo, A Star Wars Story.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-10-1848 min
The Legal GeeksLegality of Interrogations in Star WarsCA Judge Carol Najera, Army JAG Officer Thomas Harper, and Joshua Gilliland discuss the interrogation issues in Star Wars. Could Darth Vader use truth serum on Princess Leia to find the location of the Rebel Base? What were the civil rights issues of Kylo Ren reading Poe Dameron’s mind? Tune in to find out these issues and more. Please note that the opinions expressed on the use of the Force do not constitute the views of the United States Army or the State of California. Support the showNo part of this recording should be co...
2017-10-0928 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-10-0337 min
The Legal GeeksDefending the Defenders at San Francisco Comic ConDefending the Defenders, was recorded live at San Francisco Comic Con, on Friday, September 1. Angela Storey and Joshua Gilliland discussed the long list of legal issues for Marvel’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-09-0758 min
The Legal GeeksJack Kirby on Civil Rights at San Francisco Comic ConJack Kirby on Civil Rights, was recorded live at San Francisco Comic Con, on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Jack “King” Kirby helped tell stories with a core message of freedom and justice. Attorneys Michael Dennis, Crystal Swanson, and Joshua Gilliland, explored the legal issues from the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, including Captain America, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Hulk. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-09-0752 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars Law at San Francisco Comic ConThe Law Will be With You: Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars Law, was recorded live at San Francisco Comic Con, on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Circuit Judge John B. Owens from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Angela Storey, Esq., and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discussed the the top legal issues from A New Hope, The Force Awakens, Rogue One, and more. Was it a war crime to destroy Jedha? Was it legal for the Mos Eisly Cantina to discriminate against Droids? Tune in to find out. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal...
2017-09-0753 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-08-1052 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-07-1146 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-06-0532 min
The Legal GeeksIllusive Comics 10th Anniversary PodcastPrivacy attorney Jack Yang and Joshua Gilliland both shop at Illusive Comics and Games in Santa Clara, CA. Jack and Josh sat down at Illusive to discuss why Illusive is a special comic book store, what they are currently reading, and the privacy issues from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol2 with Mantis disclosing Star-Lord’s feeling for Gamora. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-06-031h 12
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-05-2545 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars 40th Anniversary Podcast II – The Law Strikes BackJudge Mathew Sciarrino loves Star Wars. The judge has decorated his chambers with Star Wars toys and other collectables. Join Judge Sciarrino, Army JAG officer Thomas Harper, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., as they discuss the admissibility of holograms, Imperial liability for the destruction of the Death Star, and the importance of Star Wars. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-05-2542 min
The Legal GeeksStar Wars 40th Anniversary Podcast III– The Return of the LawyerDid Anakin Skywalker understand the wrongfulness of his actions when he killed Younglings? Could an attorney argue Anakin was under the influence of the Dark Side for all of his actions as Darth Vader? Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Joshua Gilliland as they discuss Anakin’s fall to the Dark Side, his redemption, and whether he could be prosecuted for his crimes. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-05-2533 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2017-05-0447 min
The Legal GeeksDoctor Who and Class: An Adventure in LiabilityAttorney Joshua Gilliland is thrilled for the return of Doctor Who. Check out his immediate thoughts on the episode the Pilot and the premiere of Class. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-04-1608 min
The Legal GeeksCan the Imperials Just Throw Agent Kallus Out an Airlock?Army JAG officer Thomas Harper joined Joshua Gilliland to discuss the legal issues in the Star Wars Rebels season three finale “Zero Hour.” Join our analysis of whether it was torture to make Agent Kallus watch the attack on Atollon? Could Admiral Konstantine be court martialed for disobeying Grand Admiral Thrawn? Tune in to find out our thoughts. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2017-03-2647 min
The Legal GeeksLegal Analysis of Rogue OneThe Festival Lawyer himself, Cameron Bowman, joined Joshua Gilliland to discuss Rogue One, A Star Wars Story. Cameron and Josh discussed the drafting of Galen Erso to work on the Death Star, the hearsay issues with Erso’s hologram, and the sticky legal issues of Cassian Andor killing two people. The lawyers discussed their love of Star Wars and their thoughts on Rogue One. Intro music by Jordan Sledge. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2016-12-2248 min
The Legal GeeksDoctor Strange and the Hippocratic OathDid Doctor Strange violate his professional duties to Wong in “The Oath”? Dr. Raja Chatterjee, geek extraordinaire and doctor in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, joined Joshua Gilliland to discuss the Hippocratic Oath, the professional obligations of doctors, and geek out over Doctor Strange “The Oath,” by Brian Vaughan. If you can answer our Doctor Strange trivia question for the prize from Red Chapter Clothing, submit your answer on The Legal Geeks “The Oath” podcast blog post or Tweet us at @TheLegalGeeks. First person to answer correctly wins. Support the showNo part of this recording sh...
2016-08-1923 min
The Legal GeeksDefending Hawkeye for Hulk-icideClint Barton murdered Bruce Banner in Civil War 2 issue 3. Could Hawkeye’s lawyers successfully argue the defense of others defense to legally justify the murder of the Hulk? Or did Barton commit unjustifiable murder? Tune in for Joshua Gilliland's legal analysis. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2016-07-1706 min
The Legal GeeksGilliland and Jalad at the Neutral ZoneJoshua Gilliland, Esq., reflects on the fourth anniversary of The Legal Geeks, with a discussion of the Star Trek episodes “Balance of Terror” and "Darmok" Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2016-07-1106 min
The Legal GeeksBatman v Superman: Dawn of LawyersJim Dedman and Joshua Gilliland discuss the film Batman v Superman. Both Gen X attorneys share their thoughts on their favorite Superman and Batman stories, prior films, the Fleisher cartoons, and major comic events, including Crisis on Infinite Earths and the Dark Knight Returns. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2016-04-0159 min
The Legal GeeksDr. Andrea Letamendi Analyzes Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne as BatmanDr. Andrea Letamendi from The Arkham Sessions and Lattes with Leia joined Joshua Gilliland, Esq., to discuss Batman issues 41 to 49. Dr. Letamendi shared her thoughts on Bruce Wayne’s mental state without his personal trauma, how that trauma is connected to Bruce Wayne being The Batman, and Jim Gordon’s story arc as Batman. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2016-03-1555 min
The Legal GeeksCourts in Session for Daredevil Season 1Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Gerry O'Brien, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the first season of Daredevil. Judge Sciarrino summarized the many crimes of Wilson Fisk, plus how the Kingpin has been an unique villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The podcast also includes a discussion of the accuracy of Bill Fisk’s city council campaign, plus the perils of opening a law office. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2015-06-2330 min
The Legal GeeksKree, Asgardians, and Political Ramifications of InhumansJudge Matthew Sciarrino, Gerry O'Brien, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., share their thoughts on the Agents of SHIELD episode "Who You Really Are?” We discuss the history of the Kree, background on the Inhumans, theories on Captain Mar-Vell, and what the possible Registration Act in Captain America: Civil War will require of super-humans. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2015-03-1433 min
The Legal GeeksCan Senator Christian Ward Have Grant Ward Prosecuted for Treason?Veteran political consultant Gerry O'Brien and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discussed "A Fractured House" on Agents of SHIELD, including political advice for the fictional Senator with a brother in HYDRA, to functions of government, and whether a Senator would hold a press conference at the United Nations.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2014-10-2917 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2014-08-1423 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2014-08-0423 min
The Legal GeeksGerry O'Brien & Josh Gilliland on Guardians of the GalaxyLong time Marvel fans Gerry O'Brien and Joshua Gilliland go full fanboy discussing Guardians of the Galaxy. What were the terms of the Xandar and Kree treaty? Where was their war fought? Join Gerry and Josh as they talk about Jack Kirby, Star-Lord, Thanos, and all things classic sci fi Marvel. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2014-08-0342 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2014-07-1430 min
The 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 @TheLegalGeeks
2014-04-0930 min
The Legal GeeksConfession to Silence on Doctor WhoAttorney Joshua Gilliland and youth pastor Joshua Waggoner discuss the legal and religious implications of the Silence serving as Confessional Priests on The Time of the Doctor. Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2013-12-3025 minThe Legal GeeksOlivia Youngers & Josh Gilliland Talk Lawyers, Comic Books & Science FictionAttorney Josh Gilliland and Cosplayer Olivia Youngers discuss the vast universe of super heroes who are attorneys as their secret identity. Olivia and Josh talk about being a geek, science fiction, Olivia's role at The Geekie Awards.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2013-09-0123 minThe Legal GeeksOlivia Youngers & Josh Gilliland On Ben Affleck, Batman & ComicsOlivia Youngers from www.rollingsreliable.com and Josh Gilliland sit down to talk about casting Ben Affleck as Batman, DC Comic book movies and go full geek on comics.Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks
2013-09-0114 min