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Finding PurposeEp. 67 - How Bakanay Abdusalamova Turned Tragedy Into a Testament of Family, Faith, and LoveIn this powerful and soul-stirring episode of The Finding Purpose Podcast, Adam sits down with Bakanay Abdusalamova—known as Baka—to explore the heart-wrenching and deeply faith-driven journey behind her debut book, Unanimous Decision. Baka's story is not hers alone—it is also the story of her husband, Magomed, whose devastating injury in a workplace accident set off a chain of emotional, spiritual, and legal battles that would test the foundation of their faith, love, and identity. Unanimous Decision isn't just a book—it's a love letter to resilience. A tribute to the power of prayer...
2025-08-051h 28
Pulling Back the Legal CurtainPulling Back The Legal Curtain Episode 12 (Part 2): Civil Damages ExplainedPaul Edelstein: Hello. Welcome to Pulling Back the Legal Curtain. I am your host, Paul Edelstein. I'll have my partner Glenn Fagenberg with me most of the time. This podcast is for all of you out there who have ever read about a court case, seen a court case, been involved in a court case, went to court, thought about court, and wondered what the hell is going on in courts. It seems like every day we have these kinds of questions and get asked them. So, on this podcast, we will pull back the curtain on...
2023-08-1023 min
Pulling Back the Legal CurtainPulling Back the Legal Curtain Episode 12 (Part 1): Civil Damages ExplainedPaul Edelstein: Hello, Arthur. How are you? Arthur Blyakher: I'm good, Paul. How are you? Paul Edelstein: This is great. All right, so good, I've got Arthur Blyakher, my partner, my nemesis, my coworker, my point, counterpoint. Arthur, we haven't spoken in a while, but usually we're fighting at this time in the afternoon. It's casual Wednesdays, is casual every day for me, but not for you. Arthur Blyakher: No. Paul Edelstein: We're always fighting about issues and you're a great...
2023-07-2722 min
Pulling Back the Legal CurtainPulling Back the Legal Curtain Episode 5: Is The City Responsible When parents Don’t Protect their Children From harm?What is the recent issue and how does it relate to our past case? Paul Edelstein: We saw a case in the newspaper yesterday where yet another child was abused and killed, despite the fact that city agencies apparently had some knowledge that abuse was going on. There was a news conference with a lawyer and they were saying they're suing the city. When you read the New York Post article, you obviously get the feeling "Wow, this is a horrible, horrible tragedy, and the city maybe should have done something." You and...
2022-11-0718 min
Pulling Back the Legal CurtainPulling Back the Legal Curtain Ep 4: New York’s New Outdoor Dining StructuresWhat is the issue all about? Paul Edelstein: I've got my young new partner, Arthur Blyakher here with me. And as we usually discuss things at lunch, I brought to Arthur's attention the fact that I read an article on my train ride today that said, "New Yorkers left feeling queasy after court rules in favor of completely disgusting outdoor structures." And actually you read the first line of the New York Post article, and I love the Post, but I don't know sometimes. It says, "A New York court ruled on Tuesday...
2022-10-1415 min