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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 treatment in a kickback scheme designed to generate fraudulent injury claims. Uber said that fraud like this inflates the cost of ridesharing for all users, while one of the defendant law firms, Downtown LA Law, said that Uber is more interested in ignoring a system where their drivers are left without adequate medical support after work injuries. This is Uber’s third RICO filing this year. Support our work, find our links, and join our community!sources:heredefined Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act Organized Crime Control Act defines wide ranging group of perpetrators claimsracketeering suitpushing taxi industry regulators grantedRICO suit accused Uber is claimingdiscreditGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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 one of the strangest and most public in recent memory within the gaming world. Skip to 14.25 to skip the cold openSupport our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources:Krafton Unknown Worlds Entertainmentacquired over 6 million copies accordinglawsuit announcesEarly Access a failureteaser trailer  announcesSteve Papoustisstatementannounces broke the newstold trade publication Eurogamer  unprecedented move for a game publisherown inaction on progressingRedditCourt of Chancery of DelawareGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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. However, it’s not the first time they’ve brought the language of scripture into their public announcements, whether it’s during their electoral campaigns or Ken Paxton’s numerous political scandals which include securities fraud, bribery and abuse of power. The divorce could spell trouble for Ken, who is vying to unseat John Cornyn in the US Senate in 2026.   Support our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources:Collin County Courtannounced citedwhich include US Senate fifth chapter of Matthew wrotesaidTexas Newsroomrecords were sealedshe creditsmarried in 1986 Ken’s campaign eventsdecided to joinSenate Bill 860allowing individualstold CBS News TexasSenate Bill 13born JD running for the Republican nominationran for his district’s state senate seatparty endorsementHouston named Sam Houstonthe day off workblock rulespacked his own officenew interpretationsupport for clerksdefend state sodomy laws he sued the NCAA NCAA has already acquiescedhuge proponent sue challenged Obama’s Clean Power Plansiding with ExxonMobil successfully helped defend Abbott v. Perezelection related crimesTexas v. Pennsylvaniaspoke at the pro-Trump rally three felony counts of securities fraudsoliciting investors pretrial diversionpublished an open letter citing illegal retaliationsuedfalse claims asked the Appropriations subcommittee investigating stated debilitating intoxication more loyal to Republicans than Democratsnanimously agreed20 articles of impeachmentdeclined to recuse herselfacquitted of all charges statingUS Senate seat GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.  

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 atmosphere of the Great Depression prompted the court to reverse its stance on labor protections in West Coast Hotel v. Parrish, a detour that SCOTUS has stuck with in all proceeding rulings to this day — but the truth of the modern labor law landscape is not as black and white. Support our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources:Lochner v. New YorkWest Coast Hotel v. ParrishThe JungleBakeshop Act of 1895Tenement buildingsBritannicawith many working over 100 hours a weekLabor activists stumped Opponents of laws like the Bakehouse Actalmost $1,900Lochner’s teamargued Due process was, historicallysubstantive due processSubstantive due processmade only three brief pointsSCOTUS sided with Lochnerrecognized this freedomHolden v. Hardya rallying cry for the Progressive movementprofessor of law at the University of Chicagodescribes this period Adkins v. Children’s Hospital of D.C.ruled in favor of the hospitalalso arguedMuller v. OregonColumbia Undergraduate Law ReviewWest Coast Hotel Company v. Parrisha plan to expand and pack the courthotel maid in Washingtonthe court ruledOyezeconomic due process, that business owners were protected by the Fourteenth AmendmentEqual Protection Rights under the Fourteenth AmendmentHariharan in the Columbia Undergraduate Law Reviewdisregard the imbalance of bargaining powerlaid out in the Economic Policy Institute as detailed here by the Illinois Law ReviewEpic Systems v. LewisWal-Mart Stores Inc v. DukesGross v. FBL Financial Services, Inc.Vance v. Ball State UniversityJanus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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. Spoiler: heaps of lawsuits, corruption, and fakes jobs for your mistress – and a huge mess for city hall to clean up. We talk a little bit about the plight of SPD beat cops, and the measures city governments take to hold their employees accountable. Support our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources:wrongful termination lawsuit against the City of Seattle and Mayor Bruce HarrellOIG investigationTompkins' $3 million complaintinitial misconduct investigationsupporting documentsDiaz filed a complaint Diaz was terminated on December 17, 2024Image Source: KUOWSeptember 2020SPD was also jugglingDiaz met Tompkins as a news anchor in the Seattle areaTompkins' hiring causing a huge commotion across the departmentOver 20 SPD officers spoke to KUOW anonymously Seattle's policy on supervisor-employee relationships statesmayor’s office did not initially believe the rumors were enough cause to investigate Diaz Diaz continued to accuse his top commanders of leaking rumorsclearly abused his power beyond creating a hush culturemore lawsuits came out from several female SPD officersOn May 29, 2024Diaz then went on 770 KTTH and boldly stated that he was a gay manDiaz denied the love letter handwriting analysisDiaz filed a lawsuit on October 11deputy mayor Tim BurgessTompkins eventually resignedfired Diaz on December 17, 2024November 20, 2024Harrel cite Diaz's affair as reason for dismissalInspector general published their reportletter embedded in news articlescheduled to enter mediation talksallegedly refused to prematurely fireJaahnavi KandulaSPD officer Kevin Dave on January 23, 2023Auderer describes Kandula’s liferoutine footage review by an SPD employeewould not press criminal charges against Kevin Daveone OPA spokesperson with CNNfired Auderer and shared her reasoningAuderer filed a $20 million complaint against the City of SeattleThe Causes of Action: Diaz outlines the following in his lawsuitSeattle Accountability OrdinanceSeattle Municipal Code Chapter 3.29RCW 49.60.210Silenced No More Actmunicipal codeInspector General Lisa JudgePRAdefamation per seWage Rebate ActSeattle’s Wage Theft OrdinanceGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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 Interactive, Inc. production.

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.

For better or worse, the Federal government is imposing increasing culturalinfluence over local politics in urban centers. We brought in Seattle creativeChappin Eze to share his thoughts about society, politics, and the attentioneconomy in the age of Trump.  Chappin is a writer and creative director based in Seattle. A graduate with a Masters inLegal and Ethical Studies, he currently runs Seattle Film Club - a grassrootscollective uplifting film photography and local artists through events, zines,and public art. Chappin’s work explores culture, city politics, and themessiness of community—mostly in and around Seattle. He writes essays andcultural commentary on Substack, and is active on social media, where hedocuments city life, style, and the hidden stories of Seattle. Support our work, join our community, find our socials. Links:Seattle Film ClubChappin'sSubstackChappin's TikTok

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 evidence from defense counsel if any of us value our essential freedoms. Let us know what you think of the Part 1 / 2 format. Support our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources:Gutierrez Reed loaded the prop gun.Gutierrez Reed was eventually sentenced.Alec Baldwin case dismissed.Baldwin and Gutierrez Reed are each charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.State of New Mexico v. Alexander (Alec) Rae Baldwin.Order Granting Dismissal with Prejudice + Sanctions.Kari Morrissey.Ocampo Johnson (Special Prosecutor) resigned.The Brady rule.United States v. Bagley.GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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's greatest tragedies. More importantly, learn about the consequences and legal miasma Alec Baldwin and prop assistant Hannah Gutierrez Reed faced in the aftermath. This is our first episode in two parts! Next week, we will examine the Brady violations and prosecutorial misconduct that allowed Alec Baldwin to walk away from Halyna's death without spending a day in prison. Support our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources:Alec Baldwin on 'Rust' shooting: 'Someone is ​responsible ... but I know it's not me' - ABC NewsHutchins V Baldwin | PDF | Firearms | DamagesFamily of slain 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins reaches settlement with producers - ABC NewsBaldwin second indictment by grand jury. Baldwin waives Arraignment. Hannah Gutierrez found guilty!Hannah Gutierrez sentenced to maximum penalty. Alex Baldwin motion to dismiss  second prosecution (June 2024).Judge denies two more of Alec's motions in (July 2024).GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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 discriminated against them by improperly ranking them lower than other applicants. Hiring, AI agency, and tortious interference! Oh my!Support our work, find our links, and join our community!Sources: Disney's Complaint v. YouTubeWorkday Order Granting Preliminary Class CertificationYoungBoy Never Broke Again SpotifyGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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 and executive are really on the same side. Submit stories and contact us here!GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 fugitive out of a court basement and out a back parking lot - and how that case differs from Dugan's. Is this normal? Has this happened before? And what are the elements of the charges and the likely outcomes? Find out with us! Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Sources:Judge Dugan Criminal Complaint.Dugan Removed from the bench. Title 18, United States Code, Section 1505.Title 18, United States Code, Section 1071.Fischer v. United States 23-5572 (U.S. June 28, 2024).Printz v. United States 521 U.S. 898 (1997).U.S. v. Bissonette, 586 F.2d 73, 78 (8th Cir. 1978).Indictment in U.S. v. Joseph.Update on Judge Joseph's MA disciplinary hearing.GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 in the volatility of the civil rights era. A district court issued a clearly unconstitutional order, and the protestors and marchers (rightfully?) ignored it. Find out what the Supreme Court thinks about the enforcement of court orders in this week's deep dive!Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Thank you to our sponsors!https://hemmatlaw.com/https://www.quimbee.com/bar-reviewhttps://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=113859&url_id=902Here is today's source:https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/388/307/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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've abused their legal licenses, failed a senate bid, and are right back to practicing today. At least Mark doesn't have a talk radio show anymore. Follow us along on this silly journey. Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Thank you to our sponsors <3https://hemmatlaw.com/https://www.quimbee.com/bar-reviewhttps://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=113859&url_id=902Here are today's sources: McCloskey's radio showhttps://newstalkstl.com/mark-mccloskey-on-fire/Waving guns at protesters video - highly recommend watchinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGDs835Lo9Y&t=7shttps://mccloskeylaw.com/https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/the-st-louis-couple-charged-with-waving-guns-at-protesters-have-a-long-history-of/article_281d9989-373e-53c3-abcb-ecd0225dd287.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2024/06/07/us-news/mark-and-patricia-mccloskey-records-expunged-after-st-louis-couple-waved-guns-at-blm-protesters/https://x.com/mccloskeyusa/status/1405617567369150465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1405617567369150465%7Ctwgr%5E6ef2790e51f6485bdf6e3c154ed9c43595e8a8f1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffox2now.com%2Fnews%2Fmccloskey-says-ill-do-the-same-thing-again-after-pleading-guilty-in-gun-case%2Fhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/08/mccloskeys-trump-suburbs-rnc/615655/https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=184193https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=184194https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_McCloskeyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_gun-toting_incidenthttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/us/politics/jan-6-lawsuits.htmlGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 restaurant. The war between Ukraine and Russia continues to be TENSE, with Trump pushing Ukraine to cede Crimea to Russia. Plus things continue to be messy for universities - the Feds have decided to start collecting on defaulted student loans, which will mean a much tighter budget for 5.3 million people. Plus 6 universities have signed a pact to act together against potential administrative demands, as Harvard and others have received. Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are some sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/us/politics/hegseth-yemen-attack-second-signal-chat.htmlhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/20/ullyot-pentagon-hegseth-chaos-00300695https://apnews.com/article/homeland-security-secretary-robbed-kristi-noem-ff0d68474c3a6bbd2ce496453a9215abhttps://apnews.com/article/student-loan-debt-default-collection-fa6498bf519e0d50f2cd80166faef32ahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/04/24/big-10-universities-alliance-trump-attacks/https://apnews.com/article/california-bar-exam-artificial-intelligence-questions-94777bbaca7a1473c86b651587cf80c0https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/24/trump-ukraine-deal-norwegian-leaders-00307891GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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. Listen for a detailed breakdown of this order from the 4th circuit - Lindsey and John really enjoyed dissecting this piece, and we hope you'll join us to continue seeking justice for Kilmar.Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are our sources:https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca4.178400/gov.uscourts.ca4.178400.8.0.pdfhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/04/17/us/fourth-circuit-kilmar-abrego-garcia-annotation.htmlhttps://www.wbaltv.com/article/chris-van-hollen-meets-kilmar-abrego-garcia/64516778GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 organizations deal with these changes. Luckily for Harvard, there is precedent.Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 over a lawsuit against United Airlines and their flight school for providing far less education that was promised. Come with us to explore these stories, and let us know what you think in the comments! Or let us know if we missed something.Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kilmar-abrego-garcias-court-trump-deportation-el-salvador-president/https://apnews.com/article/harvard-trump-administration-federal-cuts-037c3f5b259a7577358c5979e701c7c7https://apnews.com/article/one-year-pilot-school-arizona-e3c1b70da7f2e18e0415cc5a7ccb6091GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 up an even more direct confrontation between the Judicial and Executive branches. We remind our listeners the Trump administration previously intervened under far less ideal conditions to save the Tate brothers from Romanian prosecution by bringing them to the United States. We will be discussing this case more in the coming days. Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Source pleadings: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a949_lkhn.pdfhttps://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/athena/files/2025/04/11/67f927e9e4b0f27aea9f18c9.pdfhttps://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/athena/files/2025/04/11/67f91bd4e4b0061740c15f9d.pdf GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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. Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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, but then they're way too busy to expand... How did you do on this week's LTBE? Make sure to comment your answer, then see if you got it right!Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are some sources:https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/03/25/congress/jeffries-calls-for-hegseth-firing-00249433https://ground.news/article/gabbard-ratcliffe-contend-signal-chat-did-not-include-classified-informationhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/signal-group-chat-attack-plans-hegseth-goldberg/682176/https://americanoversight.org/litigation/american-oversight-v-hegseth-gabbard-ratcliffe-bessent-rubio-and-nara-regarding-military-actions-planned-on-signal-messaging-app/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fox-news-signal-text-response-hegseth-b2722747.htmlGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 abortion medication to an individual in Texas. However as per New York's so-called Shield Laws, he's not succeeding. The Department of Health & Human Services is the latest US department to take a huge hit. Around 20,000 people are being laid off, and it was announced in a video from RFK JR. himself. That video is linked below. Finally, John and Lindsey brought back up Boasberg & The Venezuelan migrants. The feds have invoked state secrets privilege, but the court of appeals still won't let them use the Alien Enemies Act to deport anyone else. But will that stop them? Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are some news sources:https://ground.news/article/inhumane-conditions-in-texas-prisons-and-jails-amid-falsified-records-probe-finds-davis-vanguardhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/ny-court-rejects-texas-judgment-against-doctor-abortion-pill-case-2025-03-27/https://x.com/SecKennedy/status/1905243470366670926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1905243470366670926%7Ctwgr%5E442b157c4fa254bcc6d2f371a2de0972e0b8752a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsan.com%2Fcc%2Frfk-jr-says-hhs-will-part-ways-with-20k-workers-end-sprawling-bureaucracy%2Fhttps://ground.news/article/us-appeals-court-upholds-block-on-trump-deportation-of-some-venezuelans_1e770aGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 Bar Exam! Comment your answer while Lindsey ponders, then see if you got it right! Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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...Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Sources:https://rippling2.imgix.net/Complaint.pdfhttps://www.rippling.com/blog/lawsuit-alleges-12-billion-unicorn-deel-cultivated-spy-orchestrated-long-running-trade-secret-theft-corporate-espionage-against-competitorhttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/the-bitter-fintech-feud-that-stretches-from-silicon-valley-to-moscowhttps://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hygibnohklhttps://www.wsj.com/tech/he-nerded-out-over-payroll-technology-now-hes-accused-of-corporate-spying-e6c5c89aGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 opposite of Perkins Coie. And we're disappointed. Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are some sources:https://ground.news/article/trump-administration-accuses-judge-of-overstepping-in-venezuela-deportations-casehttps://apnews.com/article/trump-deportation-courts-aclu-venezuelan-gang-timeline-43e1deafd66fc1ed4e934ad108ead529https://apnews.com/article/deportation-flights-trump-boasberg-el-salvador-e2a0b8f5d7e78a64b935f52ed026ce8ehttps://www.adn.com/nation-world/2025/03/20/trump-signs-order-to-dismantle-the-education-department-while-keeping-some-core-functions/GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 a full year without pay. The Commission on Retirement, Removal, and Discipline has alleged 12 counts against him for breaking the judicial code. Do you agree that he should be suspended? Comment your thoughts, we'd love to hear what you think.Submit stories and contact us here!https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are our sources:https://missouriindependent.com/2025/02/28/missouri-supreme-court-suspends-carroll-county-judge-for-astoundingly-egregious-behavior/https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=217974https://web.archive.org/web/20160927010838/http://www.house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2016&district=039GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/Here are our sources:https://ground.news/article/double-murderer-is-first-us-inmate-executed-by-firing-squad-in-15-yearshttps://ground.news/article/dem-ags-sue-over-trump-administrations-education-department-layoffshttps://ground.news/article/judge-orders-fired-probationary-federal-employees-reinstatedhttps://ground.news/article/us-judge-orders-doge-musk-to-produce-cost-cutting-records_5cc98ehttps://ground.news/daily-briefing/judge-temporarily-blocks-part-of-trumps-executive-order-against-prominent-democratic-party-tied-law-firm-perkins-coiehttps://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/ok-supreme-court-grants-stay-on-the-purchase-of-bibles-for-oklahoma-classroomsGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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.

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-cab4c3e71f4e94e1004918193b2597a2https://www.abajournal.com/web/article/furious-bar-candidates-square-off-with-california-state-bar-demanding-remediation#google_vignetteGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

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 alarming prosecutor misconduct prevalent in the U.S. justice system since the 70’s. What do you do when the system insists innocence isn't enough? Submit stories and contact us here!Support the podcast and join our community.Sources: https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=6769 https://www.propublica.org/article/what-happens-when-prosecutors-offer-opposing-versions-of-truthGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

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 Hampshire in 2004 when social architects choose the small town as ground Zero for the 'Free Town' project. The ultimate expression of deregulation. This week Lindsey and John dive into the plight of Grafton, and the experiment's ultimate destruction by American Black Bears. Plus, Lindsey tackles two difficult bar questions. Did she get them right? Better yet, will you get them right? And extra exciting: We have a new sponsor! Thank you Quimbee for coming onboard!Submit stories and contact us here!Support the podcast and join our community.Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Libertarian-Walks-Into-Bear-Liberate-ebook/dp/B083J1FXY8https://www.fsp.org/https://newrepublic.com/article/159662/libertarian-walks-into-bear-book-review-free-town-projectGWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

This week, John and Lindsey take a look at the “War Story” of Marc Dreier, the disgraced lawyer who orchestrated a Ponzi scheme so elaborate it rivaled Bernie Madoff’s. From impersonating executives to forging documents, Dreier’s bold crimes shook the legal world and landed him behind bars - and how he was caught by a secretary. They dig into the details of his audacious schemes, the ripple effects on his victims, and the sheer hubris that led to his downfall. Could there have been warning signs, or was this guy really an evil genius?Support our podcast and join our community. BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS!From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction1:01 - “War Story” segment6:32 - “Facing two counts of DUI…”10:46 - “6 years pass..”12:32 - What other professions have ethics regulations?15:36 - Next “War Story” segment17:37 - “Suspended for non-payment of dues..”22:25 - Fast forward to April 199523:53 - Family law case and an eviction27:05 - “His license was suspended and no lawsuit was filed”28:52 - Finally things caught up with him..33:08 - LTBE segment38:34 - Reviewing the answer42:23 - Episode wrap-upCONNECT WITH US

This week, John and Lindsey tackle some hot topics making waves outside the courtroom in our first commentary episode. First, they discuss the looming TikTok ban and break down the crypto rug pull tied to the infamous Hawk Tuah girl and her newest meme coin.In the main segment, John and Lindsey dive into a revealing study that looks back on two decades of law student satisfaction. They explore how experiences differ based on race, what the numbers tell us about systemic inequities, and what it all means for the future of the legal profession.Support the podcast and join our community. BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS!From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:19 - In the news: Hawk Tuah girl rugpull6:51 - Tik Tok ban was upheld9:29 - Will Tik Tok be sold?12:26 - Law school surveys and data to consider19:08 - Debt levels and how they differ between races25:27 - Satisfaction with law school33:56 - Student satisfaction towards career services37:23 - “It’s easy to get through law school”43:09 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam (Yet again!!)50:08 - Episode wrap-upCONNECT WITH US

This week, John and Lindsey return for more trouble in a “War Story” featuring John Milton Merritt, the Oklahoma attorney who betrayed the trust of some of the most vulnerable clients he could. From stealing funds meant for orphans to defrauding injured clients for hundreds of thousands, Merritt’s shocking crimes highlight the devastating consequences of greed within the legal profession.John and Lindsey unpack the details of Merritt’s scheme and of course, his downfall. They explore how his actions came to light, the impact on his victims, and the implications for others in like his clients.BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS!From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction1:42 - War Story5:34 - “He fabricated a court order”9:30 - “He stole over $300,000”13:04 - The mother finally discovers what’sgoing on18:04 - It’s not over yet..24:04 - “His sentencing was scheduled for May”30:26 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam  Connect with us!

This week, hosts John and Lindsey dive into a jaw-dropping case involving a defense attorney, court documents drenched in liquid meth, and the unexpected role of a pair of court dress shoes in an operation designed to get drugs into the King County Jail masterminded by a partner at one of Seattle's largest criminal defense firms. In addition, the hosts take a closer look at the potential sale of InfoWars and discuss what could be next for the controversial media outlet. John offers a unique perspective on the legal and financial implications of the case and how it might all play out.Of course, no episode would be complete without Lindsey facing off against another challenging bar exam question. Will she rise to the occasion or stumble in the legal labyrinth? Tune in to find out!Support our podcast and join our community.BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS!From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction, “InfoWars” sale7:01 - Another story hot off the press11:00 - More background on the charges15:13 - One sheet of this paper was worth over $4,80018:04 - Reviewing the timeline21:19 - Law firms and partnerships25:27 - Arrest34:12 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam39:26 - Episode wrap-upCONNECT WITH USSOURCES:https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1538&Usr_ID=000000026050https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/washington-state-defense-attorney-facing-federal-charges-smuggling-drugs-correctional#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20indictment%2C%20Sheeran,at%20KCCF%20during%20legal%20visits.https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/pierce-county-attorney-accused-of-smuggling-drugs-to-people-in-jail/https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article294856154.htmlhttps://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article294383909.html

Welcome to Gossip Without Prejudice – the podcast where we profile misconduct acrossthe legal industry, while also (hopefully) humanizing the profession too!Join hosts John Socha and Lindsey Costlow each week as they cover the latest inlegal news, gossip and drama – interview novice and veteran practitioners,examine REAL legal cases and much more!From authentic discussion about the legal industry and tips on how you can guideyour career – to unbelievable stories of judges, lawyers and otherofficers of the court behaving less than optimally. In this inaugural bonus episode, John and Lindsey are joined by Hemmat Law’s very ownPaige Blake, a 3rd year law student. Together they check out a recent storyfeaturing the Washington state court systems, explore Paige’s legal journey sofar and examine a case involving a janitor, dancer and a bad set of stairs.Support the podcast and join our community.BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS!From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:33 - Meeting Paige1:03 - “What brought you to law school?”2:38 - WA State courts were recently hacked3:54 - What was affected?10:45 - More updates and the case for access13:44 - A new reduction in case loads15:44 - “More people are taking the bar exam”17:22 - “Lindsey Takes The Bar” segment23:32 - Episode wrap-upCONNECT WITH USLinkedIn:Lindsey CostlowJohn Avi SochaCONNECT WITH HEMMAT LAWWebsite: https://hemmatlaw.com/Sources:Seattle Times articlePierce reportSnohomish PDF on OdysseyWhitman County articleBenton county district court pdfBenton website update from 11/52013 court hack articleWA courts original facebook post GWP is a Hemmat Interactive Production.