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Ep. 12: The difference between a truck crash vs. an auto crash

  • July 10, 2017
  • Tagged as: Auto Crashes, Commercial Trucks, Truck Crashes

Federal regulations, commercial licenses, driving logs, safety protocols. Trucking cases are especially complicated from a legal perspective.

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Ep. 11: Attorney-client privilege

  • June 13, 2017
  • Tagged as: Attorney Client Privilege, Client Privilege

It’s probably not what you think it is. More in our latest episode.

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Ep. 10: The insurance conundrum

  • June 6, 2017
  • Tagged as: Auto Insurance, Car Insurance, Insurance

It goes without saying that insurance is a beast, whether it’s health, property, or auto. In this week’s episode, we take a stab at answering a bunch of insurance-related questions floating on the web.

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Ep. 9: The credibility of Lady Justice

  • May 10, 2017
  • Tagged as: Department of Justice, FBI, James Comey, Lady Justice

Well, we started with one question, which led to another: Does James Comey’s termination from the FBI threaten the credibility of the Department of Justice and the broader legal system? Jay and Matt discuss.

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Ep. 8: Congressional hearings are no laughing matter

  • May 5, 2017
  • Tagged as: Congress, Congressional Hearing, Jeff Sessions

On Wednesday, a jury convicted Code Pink activist Desiree Fairooz for laughing during a confirmation hearing for then-Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions. She faces jail time and a fine. Scratching your heads? Us, too.

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Ep. 7: Crunching the numbers: Damages and awards

  • April 27, 2017
  • Tagged as: Damages, Settlements

Ten million. Twenty million. Fifty million. Ever wonder how attorneys come up with those kinds of numbers? It’s not arbitrary. The settlements and verdicts may look gaudy but there are several reasons why.  

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Ep. 6: Dr. Dao and the legal fate of United Airlines

  • April 17, 2017
  • Tagged as: David Dao, United Airlines

United Airlines is under fire for their treatment of a passenger. Now the passenger is suing. Is Dr. David Dao in for a big payday? Jay and Matt break down the situation and the legal…

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Ep. 5: Social media can and will be used against you

  • April 4, 2017

An errant tweet. A misguided Facebook pic. A lewd cell phone video. In today’s digital world, nothing remains a secret. Can a simple tweet get you into legal trouble and can it hurt your case?…

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Ep. 4: Choosing a lawyer that’s right for you

  • April 4, 2017

Sometimes, “the best” lawyer isn’t necessarily the right lawyer. Jay and Matt take a look at attorney advertising and why there’s more to a client-attorney relationship than just the legal stuff.  

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Ep. 3: Breaking down ‘legalese’

  • April 4, 2017
  • Tagged as: Legal Jargon, Legalese

According to Jay: “It can be like speaking another language.” There’s a fine line between semantics and context. In this episode, the guys break down the legal jargon that often leaves non-lawyers scratching their heads.  

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  • Ep. 12: The difference between a truck crash vs. an auto crash by Matt de la Peña • July 10, 2017
  • Ep. 11: Attorney-client privilege by Matt de la Peña • June 13, 2017
  • Ep. 10: The insurance conundrum by Matt de la Peña • June 6, 2017
  • Ep. 9: The credibility of Lady Justice by Matt de la Peña • May 10, 2017
  • Ep. 8: Congressional hearings are no laughing matter by Matt de la Peña • May 5, 2017

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  • Ep. 12: The difference between a truck crash vs. an auto crash
  • Ep. 11: Attorney-client privilege
  • Ep. 10: The insurance conundrum
  • Ep. 9: The credibility of Lady Justice
  • Ep. 8: Congressional hearings are no laughing matter
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