The End of an Era
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That’s a wrap on this show, folks. After three years and well over 100 episodes, Andy, Joe, Laura, and Vaidehi are off to chase their dreams. Laura is excited to have the time to fully pursue spelunking. Andy finally convinced Larry David to do that Seinfeld spinoff he’s been pitching for years. Joe is starting his side hustle on Cameo with his good friend Rudy, and Vaidehi joined a secret government project developing telekinesis. Oops, we shouldn't have told you that. In this atypical final episode our hosts yak it up one last time about favorite show moments and compare ourselves to the...
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Why Are Lawsuits Over Homeowner's Insurance Claims on the Rise?
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Joining us to talk about how contractors, lawyers, and insurance companies are becoming increasingly litigious is Cassie Calisti of Premium Group Insurance. This episode Cassie explains why disputes over home repairs after storms, floods, and other damage to homes are increasingly common, and how homeowners can be left out in the aftermath. We also discuss recent laws in Florida that aim to stem the tide of lawsuits over insurance claims.
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Breaking Down the Supreme Court Student Loan Cases
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Two of the most anticipated Supreme Court cases this term involve student loan forgiveness. This episode our hosts break down the issues in the case, which include standing and the major questions doctrine.
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Junk Fees Are Absolute Garbage
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At some point all of us have been charged a "service" fee when no services were rendered (we're looking at you, Ticketmaster). Or perhaps you've been charged a surprise "resort" fee after staying at a run-of-the-mill hotel. How is this legal? Both state attorneys general and the Biden Administration are looking to curb so-called junk fees. Will it work? Meanwhile, do us regular consumers have any options? We take a look on this episode.
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Trains and Toxic Torts
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The Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, deservedly captured media attention nationwide. As residents continue to worry about air and water quality, some have already filed lawsuits. This episode our hosts discuss toxic torts, the area of law that deals with this sort of man-made environmental disaster. Class action lawsuits stemming from toxic pollutants are more common than you might think.
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Divorce Story
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The time between the new year and spring is also known as divorce season. This episode our hosts talk about why couples tend to separate more between January and March. We also give a few examples of what not to do if you find yourself facing a divorce.
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This Episode Will Self-Destruct After Listening
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Chances are you don't have Mission:Impossible level security clearance. But that doesn't mean you don't have access to information your employer considers confidential. In this episode our hosts discuss what can happen to you if you intentionally or accidentally reveal confidential company information, including trade secrets. The potential consequences might be greater than you'd think. We also talk about when you are protected for revealing secrets as a whistleblower.
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Not Smart, Alec
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By now you're almost certainly aware that Alec Baldwin is facing criminal charges relating to the on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. You can find details of the charges and penalties just about anywhere on the internet. But missed in much of this is the old but often ignored advice regarding how to act during a police investigation - even if it isn't immediately apparent you are in danger of being charged with a crime.
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The HAL 9000 Lawyer
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Are robot lawyers really just around the corner? If you go by internet chatter surrounding ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, it would seem so. But it's not that easy for lawyers to be replaced. This episode our hosts discuss the problems with AI-assisted legal advice and what brave new world the legal industry is headed toward.
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How to Talk About True Crime
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Is your idea for a new true crime podcast about to be the next big thing? Before you get too excited, remember a few rules about what you can say about your suspect(s). Otherwise, you could risk being sued for defamation, as self-described psychic Ashley Guillard found out when creating Tik Tok videos regarding her beliefs about the horrific murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
info_outlineIf you're a home gardener or live in an area where there's a lot of farming going on, you've probably heard of Roundup. In this Sidebar, Joe and Vaidehi discuss the ongoing lawsuits based on Roundup weed killer's potentially harmful side effects and why its maker, Monsanto, has a 50/50 record in these disputes so far.