Best Hemmat Interactive Inc Podcasts (2025)

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S1E27: The RICO Ride: Uber's Legal Blitz in LA [VIDEO] 56:43

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On July 21st, Uber filed a massive federal racketeering lawsuit against two Los Angeles law firms and a Los Angeles doctor for allegedly working together to create a scheme that repeatedly defrauded the company. Uber is alleging that the defendant attorneys conspired with medical providers to send victims for unnecessary or unrelated medical treatm…

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S1E26: Subnautica 2: The Deep Rift Between Developer and Publisher [VIDEO] 53:40

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The gaming industry, if you were not aware, is about big budgets, high stress, and working developers hard to meet consumer demands. When you get C-suite executives butting heads between collaborating companies, there’s sure to be some kind of fallout — and the fallout between video game developer Unknown Worlds and their game publisher Krafton is …

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S1E25: Marriage, Morality & the Senate: Ken Paxton’s New Political Crisis 49:02

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On July 10, Texas state senator Angela Paxton announced via her X account that she was seeking a divorce from her husband of 38 years, the Texas state attorney general Ken Paxton. Angela cited “biblical grounds” as the reason for their separation, which would appear to contradict the fundamentalist Christian beliefs that the Paxtons are known for. …

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S1E24: Bribery, Influence & Gold: The Fall of Senator Bob Menendez [VIDEO] 53:36

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On June 17, 2025, former US senator Bob Menendez showed up to federal prison to begin his 11 year sentence for bribery. From 2018 to 2022, Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez exercised extreme abuse of power, specifically in relation to Bob's position as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and throughout his tenure as a member…

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S1E23: Flavortown’s Got Legal Trouble: The Guy Fieri Lawsuit [VIDEO] 34:35

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Kevin Cooper, the winner of celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s 2022 reality show “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,” is suing Fieri’s Chicken Guy! restaurant chain, alleging that the company breached the terms of their contract. As the winner of Fieri’s show, Cooper says he was promised a franchise of Chicken Guy! Including full restaurant build out, startup cap…

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S1E22 Silk Road Reopened: The Ross Ulbricht Pardon [VIDEO] 1:18:43

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Today we're getting deep into the chaotic story of Ross Ulbricht and his massive invention – the OG darkweb marketplace called Silk Road. You may or may not be familiar with Silk Road, but its legal and social impacts and implications are far reaching. As we’ll learn, Ulbricht was sentenced to prison back in 2015, but he’s walking free and in the n…

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S1E21 Inside Lochner v. New York: Work, Rights, and the Constitution [VIDEO] 53:50

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The case of Lochner v. New York is widely considered a landmark in Supreme Court history, one which kicked off an era of aggressive adherence to business interest protections and wealth accumulation during the Gilded Age of the robberbaron. This case kicked off the so-called Lochner or Lochnerian Era, which lasted about 30 years until the political…

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S1E20: Adrian Diaz - Love Letters, Lawsuits, and Leadership Meltdowns at Seattle PD [VIDEO] 55:21

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Seattle’s Office of Inspector General has released a long-awaited trove of documents undergirding the investigation that led Mayor Bruce Harrell to fire then-Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz for dishonesty in December of 2024. Today, let's dive into the history of SPD leadership in the aftermath of the George Floyd protests in 2020 to present times…

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S1E19: ICE Raids, Protest Risks, and the Social Media Spiral [VIDEO] 30:24

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John and Sam catch up on what’s been going down in LA — from ICE raids and protests to the growing risks for journalists. They also get into how social media keeps us chasing distractions, and why some media outlets are happy to feed that cycle instead of digging deeper. Support our work, find our links, and join our community! GWP is a Hemmat Inte…

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OH: Cameron, John, and Jordan take the Bar Exam [VIDEO] 23:32

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Enjoy this extended cut of our latest bar exams! Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the lead up to the July Bar Exam! More episodes coming soon. Join our community, find our socials, support the podcast. GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.By Hemmat Interactive, Inc.

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S1E18: Chappin Eze – Community, Politics, and Social Media in the Face of Oppression [VIDEO] 42:23

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For better or worse, the Federal government is imposing increasing cultural influence over local politics in urban centers. We brought in Seattle creative Chappin Eze to share his thoughts about society, politics, and the attention economy in the age of Trump. Chappin is a writer and creative director based in Seattle. A graduate with a Masters in …

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S1E17: The Rust shooting - Alec Baldwin's Tragedy Film (Part 2 of 2) [VIDEO] 33:06

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Our finale coverage of the Rust shooting! We examine the Brady violations and prosecutorial misconduct that allowed Alec Baldwin to walk away from Halyna's death without spending a day in prison. While tragic in circumstance, this is a prime example of the justice system working as intended. Prosecutors should not be able to conceal favorable evide…

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OH: John & Sam Take the Bar Exam [VIDEO] 45:01

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Enjoy this extended cut of our latest bar exams! Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the lead up to the July Bar Exam! More episodes coming soon. Join our community, find our socials, support the podcast. GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.By Hemmat Interactive, Inc.

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S1E16: The Rust Shooting - Alec Baldwin's Film Tragedy (Part 1 of 2) [VIDEO] 1:03:12

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Today we unpack the infamous accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Alec Baldwin's indie film: Rust. Tune in to hear how confusing chains of command, cost cutting, nonunion film crews, and an inexperienced nepo baby weapons armorer created the perfect storm of confusion and danger that culminated in one of modern film'…

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OH: Mike Rafi Takes the Bar Exam [VIDEO] 15:43

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In honor of Mike joining us on the main pod, we are releasing a supercut of our Mike Takes the Bar Exam clips we are posting on our socials - it contains a lot more discussion and analysis than we can post on TikTok. Let us know who else we should invite on the pod! Support our work, find our links, and join our community! Follow Mike Rafi: YouTube…

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S1E15: Mike Rafi - TikTok's Personal Injury Attorney [VIDEO] 1:15:25

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Mike Rafi is one of Georgia's most dynamic personal injury attorneys, and host of the podcast Married to the Law. Known for his sterling advocacy in the courtroom, but also for his impressive digital presence, he graciously sat down with us tell us about his perspective on life, justice, family, and his rise to internet stardom. As the founder of R…

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S1E14: Disney v. YouTube Executive Lawsuit, Workday Class Action Rumble [VIDEO] 1:02:46

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This week, Sam and John go over two major lawsuits to take a break from the 24/hour news doom cycle. Disney is suing conglomerate Alphabet (YouTube) in state court for allegedly poaching a top media strategy executive. For our second story, HR platform Workday is facing a nascent class action of individuals that claim the platform's AI discriminate…

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S1E13: The Presumption of Regularity - The Executive's Greatest Weapon [VIDEO] 40:03

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This week, we are reviewing the presumption of regularity - the legal theory that inclines the Judicial branch to believe the government is generally acting in good faith. BUT, we are trying something different this week: Lindsey will be taking point and walking John through the details. Join us, as we remind ourselves that (usually), the judicial …

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OH: Lindsey and John do a LOT of Bar Exam Questions [VIDEO] 51:26

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In honor of our TikTok and socials blowing up, we wanted to release an extended cut of LTBE - including extended explanations and commentary that accompany each question that we often have to leave on the editing room floor. Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the lead up to the July Bar Exam! More episodes coming soon. https://gossipwi…

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S1E12: The Tragic Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan & Why it's Crazy [VIDEO] 50:21

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In the aftermath of it's massive Federal immigration crackdown, the Trump Administration arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. For the sin of ushering a man out a clerk door, Judge Dugan is now facing 6 years of prison time and $350k in fines. We also review a similar case from 2018, where a Massachusetts Judge shepherded a fu…

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S1E11: Walker v. City of Birmingham - What Happens When you Know a Court Order is Unconstitutional? [VIDEO] 40:42

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What happens when you know a court has issued an order that is blatantly unconstitutional? What happens if you disobey that order? And what if you are then held in contempt for it? What are the consequences, and what recourse do you have? That was the exact question asked in Walker v. City of Birmingham, Alabama – a Supreme Court decision founded i…

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S1E10: Mark & Patricia McCloskey - The Menaces of the BLM Movement [VIDEO] 46:03

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Mark McCloskey - strict republican, anti-communist, and *almost* felon. Back in 2020, after George Floyd's murder, Mark and his wife Patricia waved guns at protesters who were passing by their home, and were eventually found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment. In this episode we're diving into the McCloskey's litigious history, how they'v…

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OH: Google Ads are Changing, Bar Exam Quiz [VIDEO] 24:51

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Google Local Service Ads are changing soon - if a potential client calls your firm by clicking an ad, Google will record the call and retain the data! So if you work for a law firm and use LSAs, we highly recommend that you reconsider that... Oh, and we also highly recommend that you play Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam with us! Special thanks to Quimbe…

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S1E9: The Start of Birthright Citizenship - U.S. v Wong Kim Ark [VIDEO] 1:09:26

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U.S. v Wong Kim Ark is the foundational case that started Birthright citizenship - defining who can participate in the American Dream. More than 125 years of caselaw later, and the United States still stands as a melting pot of multi-culturalism. With the Trump administration attempting to overturn Birthright citizenship, it's time to talk about Wo…

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OH: Tariffs & Bar Questions [VIDEO] 24:12

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Today we're talking: Where did Trump's tariffs go, and why? John is excited to share his thoughts on Liberation Day, and we'd love to hear what you think. Plus - another round of Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam! We're focusing on contract questions today, so maybe Lindsey has a chance... Thanks to Quimbee for sponsoring LTBE! Submit stories and contact …

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NWP: Bar Exam AI, Student Loan Collection, Ukraine, & a University's Defense Pact [VIDEO] 29:56

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This week in the news: there's a lot. The California Bar's February exam was riddled with technical issues, and now we know part of the story why - the test writers trusted AI far too much. The Trump administration's appearance of power continues to erode, with Pete Hegseth accused of another Signal leak, and Kristi Noem's purse stolen in a public …

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OH: Bar Exam LTBE Power Hour [VIDEO] 13:06

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We love doing LTBE and we know you love it too, so we're skipping the legal practice questions, and going straight into Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam! Please let us know what you think! And make sure to lock in your LTBE answer in the comments before John tells Lindsey the answer... And a special thanks to our Sponsor: Quimbee. Submit stories and cont…

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S1E8: Tyler O'Brien - The Longhair Lawyer on fulfillment, non-attorney firm ownership, public discourse, & the rule of law. [VIDEO] 57:50

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Tyler O'Brien is a triple-admitted attorney and law firm owner redefining what it means to forge your own path in the legal industry. We discus everything from finding fulfillment as a lawyer, to Washington's new pilot program that allows non-lawyers to own law firms. Outside the legal world, Tyler is a hunter, hiker, climber, watersport enthusiast…

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NWP: 4th Circuit of Appeals Agrees: Bring Abrego Garcia Home [VIDEO] 26:01

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Latest update in Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The Court of Appeals has ruled that the government's motion to halt the Supreme Court's order to "facilitate" Garcia's return is not permitted! The hammer has been brought down, US courts have ruled unanimously that Abrego Garcia must be returned to the US. Li…

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NWP: Trump v Harvard - Higher Ed's Tax Exemption Showdown & What's Next [VIDEO] 21:48

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The latest of 7 private universities to be attacked with unfounded demands by the Trump administration - Harvard - is fighting back! John and Lindsey dive into the administration's return blow: which is an investigation into whether the government can rescind Harvard's tax exempt status. We learned A LOT about how non-profit and tax-exempt organiza…

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NWP: More Abrego Garcia, Harvard's Fight, Katy Perry in STEM [VIDEO] 20:28

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We're going over the latest in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, and how everybody in the administration is punting responsibility. Harvard is the latest university to be targeted by the Trump administration, and we're happy to report that they are not capitulating! But in fact fighting back against the potentially unlawful attack. Finally we're going o…

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NWP: Garcia is Coming Home(?) - Noem et al. V. Abrego Garcia et al. [VIDEO] 17:26

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The Supreme Court has unanimously announced that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be returned to the US! Maybe? Let's talk about it. Note: Since this episode was recorded, Government attorneys have argued that El Salvador is the only country capable of returning Mr. Garcia to the U.S. Meanwhile, the Court has ordered daily updates on his status - setting …

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S1E7: Castle Rock v Gonzales - The Police Will Not Protect You [VIDEO] 36:31

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What if we told you that 'protect and serve' was a meaningless slogan? What if the government actually has not duty to protect you - even if you have a court order. In 1999 a mother had a restraining order for herself and her daughters against their father. The father kidnapped the kids, the mother contacted the police multiple times, but police re…

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NWP: Alien Enemies Act & Trump's Tariffs [VIDEO] 18:55

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Welcome back to News Without Prejudice in a new studio! We're coming to you from Hemmat Studios. John and Lindsey are continuing to examine the legal chaos surrounding the deportation of Venezuelan and El Salvadorean migrants. Plus we're diving into the hot topic of Trump's tariffs - hear our thoughts, and hear the leader of Singapore share his. Su…

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OH: Attack on Justice, and Making Business Moves [VIDEO] 20:48

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Welcome back to Office Hours! Join John and Lindsey to explore a topic that is on a lot of minds right now: in the face of this administration's abuse of the judicial branch, how can we as legal professionals fight back? Plus, how do you know when to expand your solo practice? Many chose to do so after they get the business to support expansion, bu…

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S1E6: Houthi PC Small Group - National Security Nightmare [VIDEO] 47:48

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Signalgate. In this episode, John and Lindsey dive head-first into the first 5 days of the Trump Administration's Houthi PC Small Group, how messy the response has been, and what some legal consequences could look like. Hear Lindsey get HEATED, plus hear John talk on his own experience having government secrets security clearance... Submit stories …

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NWP: Unconstitutional Prisons, NY's Shield Laws, & More Federal Cuts [VIDEO] 24:38

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Catch up on your latest legal news with News Without Prejudice! In this episode, John and Lindsey talk a lot about Texas. First: A judge ruled that Texas prisons without AC are unconstitutional! But.. no one is doing anything about it. Also in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying his hardest to prosecute a doctor in New York who provided ab…

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OH: Whoopsie Motions, Striking Out, & LTBE [VIDEO] 19:05

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Welcome back to Gossip Without Prejudice's weekly legal operations segment, Office Hours! We're glad you're joining us today. First Lindsey and John discuss the necessities of Whoopsie Motions, and when to stay quiet. Then they dive into tips and tricks for setting up a solo firm to succeed from the start. Plus - don't miss out on Lindsey Takes the…

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S1E5: Rippling v. Deel - Corporate Espionage and the Irish Spy [VIDEO] 49:58

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Lindsey and John are excited to dive into something they've never explored before - corporate espionage! On St Patrick's Day 2025, HR tech giant Rippling sued another HR tech giant Deel. Over: a confidentiality-breaking spy, and the honeypot operation of the century. Do you use Slack at work? Then you should probably listen to this episode... Submi…

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NWP: Venezuelan Deportees & Paul Weiss's Capitulation [VIDEO] 20:34

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Welcome to this week's News Without Prejudice! John and Lindsey dive into the latest legal happenings, while trying to keep their heads on straight. Listen to learn why Judge Boasberg and Trump are fighting over deportation, and how another law firm has responded to Trump's pointed executive order. Spoiler Alert: Paul Weiss's response was the oppos…

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OH: Get Ahead of OCIs, Charging for Consults, & Compensation Structures [VIDEO] 28:12

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Welcome back to Gossip Without Prejudice! A new episode every Friday, plus News Without Prejudice on Wednesday, and Office Hours (plus LTBE) on Sunday. On this week's Office Hours, John and Lindsey dove head first into some pertinent questions. Our first submission is asking for advice on how to get ahead of the absurdly fast-paced legal recruiting…

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S1E4: Joe McGaugh's Judicial Negligence and Court Apathy [VIDEO] 41:52

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Welcome back to Gossip Without Prejudice! A new episode every Friday, plus News Without Prejudice on Wednesday, and Office Hours (plus LTBE) on Sunday. What does it take for a judge to get suspended? A lot more than you'd think. Today Lindsey and John dive into the story of Judge Joe Don McGaugh of Carroll County MI, who was recently suspended for …

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NWP: Lawsuits Against Trump, Perkins Coie's Rebuttal, No Bibles for Oklahoma Schools [VIDEO] 15:33

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Welcome to this week's News Without Prejudice, where John and Lindsey discuss the latest legal happenings. Join us every Wednesday! This week we talked about the legal pushback that the Trump administration is facing, a potential government shutdown, and an update on death row inmate Brad Sigmon. Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwi…

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OH: Modernizing Family Law Practice, AI Potential in Personal Injury Law [VIDEO] 17:08

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Welcome to our newest segment, Office Hours! Where John and Lindsey discuss all things practice management, lawyer lifestyle, and navigating the legal industry. Plus, play LTBE with us! Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/ GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.…

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NWP: Virginia Police Shooting Clemency, Death by Firing Squad, The CA Bar Debacle [VIDEO] 16:14

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Welcome to our new segment from GWP: News Without Prejudice (NWP)! Join us for the latest in legal and political news every week. Here are some sources for today's news: https://apnews.com/article/virginia-police-shooting-youngkin-clemency-4afe8b89f591159a12f7e12601120c82 https://apnews.com/article/firing-squad-brad-sigmon-south-carolina-execution-…

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S1E3: Double Prosecution & the Gun Trace Task Force [VIDEO] 34:24

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What if we told you that the government can convict multiple people for the same single crime? Can prosecutors oppose your defense, and then turn around and hold your story as true in another trial to convict another man? This week, we learn about the Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force’s corruption, and how Keyon Paylor’s case exposed a pattern of alar…

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S1E2: The Libertarian Utopia Overthrown by Bears [VIDEO] 43:47

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Libertarians. Hate them or love them, they are an enduring part of Americana and the dream of prosperity - free spirits just looking for their chance to escape the trappings of regulation and modern society. But what happens when Libertarians get the chance to run the government? Well, that is exactly what happened in the town of Grafton, New Hamps…

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S1E1: Roland Freisler & the Nazification of Germany's Legal System [VIDEO] 47:41

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John and Lindsey discuss the modern state of world affairs, how fascism distorts justice, and how we can remain hopeful in the face of political turmoil. We also dive into the story of Roland Freisler, a lawyer and judge who rose to power as Hitler's legal fixer during the Nazi regime, and what we can learn from his story. We don’t like how things …

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S0E1: The Washington State Court Hack [VIDEO] 23:23

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Welcome to Gossip Without Prejudice – the podcast where we profile misconduct across the legal industry, while also (hopefully) humanizing the profession too! Join hosts John Socha and Lindsey Costlow each week as they cover the latest in legal news, gossip and drama – interview novice and veteran practitioners, examine REAL legal cases and much mo…

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S0E2: The Drunk Stopper and UPL 42:44

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In this episode, guest Paige Blake returns with Part 2 of an unforgettable War Story featuring the daring (or dubious?) “Michael Bennington” and a gripping tale of self-defense—if that’s really what it was. Join us for another round of jaw-dropping legal drama, outrageous lawyer antics, and a sprinkle of bar exam chaos as Lindsey tackles this week’…