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Stritmatter Law Firm PodcastIosia Faletogo Inquest Verdict: Mo & Furhad React to the Jury’s DecisionThe inquest jury has reached a verdict in the police killing of Iosia Faletogo, delivering a split decision. Four jurors ruled the use of force was justified, while two found it unjustified.In this episode of The Stritmatter Law Firm Podcast, attorneys Mo Hamoudi and Furhad Sultani examine the legal significance of the verdict, how inquests work, and what this decision means for police accountability.What you’ll hear:The details of the inquest jury’s decision and its impactHow Washington’s inquest process evaluates police killingsWhat this ruling could mean for future cases involv...2025-02-2521 min
Token Majority™Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult: Civil Liability for Schools and Obligations to Protect StudentsIn this episode of the Token Majority, Melanie and Ruby respond to the new Hulu documentary about Larry Ray’s cult at Sarah Lawrence. They discuss whether Sarah Lawrence can be blamed for the harm to their students and how lawsuits against universities ad similar institutions work. TW: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault and exploitation. Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2023-02-2139 minToken Majority™The text message that took LinkedIn by stormIn this episode, Melanie and Ruby cover the text message taking LinkedIn by storm and ask should the partner have been fired for accusing an associate returning from maternity leave of collecting “a salary from the firm while sitting on your ass?” Does switching jobs after maternity leave make a person “soul-less and morally bankrupt”? What responsibilities do employees owe employers? Also, in this episode: Melanie learns who Kevin Spacey is; they discuss Young Thug’s RICO trial and talk about whether an accused sexual abuser makes for a good plaintiff’s lawyer in FKA Twig’s civil lawsuit against Shia L...2023-01-2333 minToken Majority™Personal Injury Lawyers Address the Moscow Murders | Probable Cause AffidavitIn this episode of the Token Majority, Furhad, Melanie, and Ruby cover the probable cause affidavit, which led to the arrest of Bryan Kohberger for the murders of four students in Moscow, Idaho, last November. The group reviews the newly-released affidavit, debunks some Internet rumors, and potentially creates a few more. Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2023-01-1041 minToken Majority™Life Coaching with SaraEllen HutchisonIn this episode, Gemma Zanowski and Lisa Benedetti return with special guest SaraEllen Hutchison. SaraEllen is a Washington attorney who has developed a life coaching and mentoring program geared toward intelligent, professional women looking for help balancing a successful career with a fulfilling personal life. SaraEllen's book, Feminine Energy Feminist, is the guide for Millennial and Gen-X women working in historically male-occupied fields to create work-life balance and personal fulfillment. Available November 30th. Learn more here. For more conversation with SaraEllen, tune into Episode 7: Credit Reporting with SaraEllen Hutchinson.Thank you f...2022-11-0132 minToken Majority™Jeffrey Dahmer's Untold Civil Lawsuits - Part OneIn this episode of the Token Majority, Melanie and Ruby take on True Crime and Netflix’s new series Dahmer – Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer Story. After 14-year-old Konerak Sinthasomphone escaped from Jeffrey Dahmer’s apartment on May 27, 1991, the police received multiple phone calls from concerned neighbors who believed he was a minor (true) who was being abused (true). The police escorted the boy back to Dahmer’s apartment, where he was killed 30 minutes later. Dahmer went on to kill four more men before being caught on July 22, 1991. Several families, including Sinthasomphone’s, filed claims against the responding police officers and the Ci...2022-10-1231 minToken Majority™Vanessa Bryant v. LA County – $30 Million VerdictIn this episode of the Token Majority podcast, Ruby and Melanie discuss the $30 million verdict awarded to Vanessa Bryant in the civil rights lawsuit against LA County. Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-09-1325 minToken Majority™The Unemployment Law ProjectIn this episode, Fred Rabb talks with John Tirpak and Juliana Repp, Washington attorneys who advocate for workers in Washington State to advance their economic security during periods of unemployment. The Unemployment Law Project also pursues legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to hold government agencies and employers accountable, thereby strengthening equitable practices for unemployed workers.2022-08-2545 minToken Majority™The Alex Jones Defamation TrialIn this episode, Shannon and Ruby cover the Alex Jones defamation trial. They discuss the basics of the case, the impact of Jones’ bankruptcy filings, his attorneys’ inadvertent disclosure of text messages and documents to the plaintiff’s attorney, what to expect from the jury’s evaluation of punitive damages, and whether open courts and live streaming benefit or detract from justice. Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-08-0630 minToken Majority™Credit Reporting with SaraEllen HutchisonIn this episode, Gemma Zanowski and Lisa Benedetti are joined by SaraEllen Hutchison, a Washington attorney who practices consumer rights and fair credit reporting law. We talk about many credit reporting issues people should know, like how to check your credit report, how to dispute inaccuracies on your credit history, and what to do if you think you need a lawyer to help you with credit concerns.Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-07-2830 minToken Majority™A conversation with Luca SavotskyIn this episode of the Token Majority, Gemma Zanowski and Fred Rabb sit down with Luca Savotsky of Pike & Pine: Legal Media & Design. Luca specializes in graphic design and visual communication within the legal field. In 2021, while a graduate student at the University of Washington, Luca started an internship with the Stritmatter Firm working on the Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protestors case that would plant, and ultimately sow, the seeds of Pike & Pine.Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-07-2027 minToken Majority™Roe v. Wade Overturned: Part OneIn the first of a mini-series on the issue, Melanie, Lisa, Gemma, and Shannon take on the recent US Supreme Court opinion overturning the constitutional right to abortion, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. They talk about their general thoughts and the scary implications of the decision.Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-06-3033 minToken Majority™The January 6 Committee Hearings and Why You Should CareIn this week's episode, Ruby and Melanie turn their attention away from Depp v. Heard to an entirely different public trial: the January 6th congressional hearings. They invite Dan Laurence to take center stage and explain why people should care about the hearings and what has been discovered.Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-06-2023 minToken Majority™Depp v. Heard: Personal Injury Lawyers Weigh in on Hollywood’s Trial of the Year – Part 7In the final episode of this mini-series on Depp v. Heard, Furhad Sultani joins Ruby and Melanie to debrief the verdict. We talk about whether the civil justice system works, the impact of this verdict on violence survivors, and errors the judge made that may cause the verdict to flip on appeal.Thank you for listening! Follow the Token Majority™ on Instagram and Facebook. Read our Blog. Email us at TokenMajority@stritmatter.com 2022-06-1145 min