Hashing Out the Law
by Arash Hashemi
Hashing Out the Law is a podcast that dives into the complexities of the law, exploring everything from ancient codes to modern legal issues. We discuss the history, evolution, and real-world applications of law, uncovering the stories and pivotal moments that have shaped our society. Join us as we explore the profound impact of the law on our lives, featuring insightful conversations with legal experts, authors and thought leaders. Subscribe for a deeper understanding of the law's influence.
Episodes
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From Playboy Model to Law Student: The Evolution of Jasmin Shojai
In Season 1 of Hashing Out the Law, I interviewed international model and actress Jasmin Shojai at the height of her modeling career. Known as Australia’s Top Glamour Model of 2017 and 2018, a Playboy Playmate, and a cover model featured in publications such as FHM, Maxim, and Playboy Croatia,...
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AI, Copyright, and the Future of IP: A Conversation with Matthew Asbell
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I’m joined by Matthew Asbell, intellectual property attorney and thought leader in emerging technologies, to discuss one of the most urgent legal topics of our time: how generative AI is challenging traditional copyright frameworks. We dive into: Best...
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Inside Jake Fox's World Truth Fiction and the Mind of Michael Stockham
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, we sit down with attorney and award-winning author Michael Stockham, best known for his hit legal thriller Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer and the new Jake Fox series.We dive into Michael’s transition from high-stakes litigation to fiction writing, and...
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From Courtroom Battles to Justice for Survivors – Brian Williams Shares His Story
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I sit down with Brian Williams, Managing Partner at Greenberg Gross LLP and one of California’s most accomplished trial attorneys. Recognized as a 2024 Top Plaintiff Lawyer by the Daily Journal, Brian has handled some of the most high-profile and…
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Fire, History, and Justice: Inside 'Hell’s Hundred Acres' with Andrew Serra
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, host Arash Hashemi sits down with Andrew Serra, a retired FDNY captain and accomplished author. They delve into Andrew's 25-year career with the New York City Fire Department, his transition to writing, and the inspiration behind his latest historical…
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Fighting Insurance Companies: What You Need to Know with Chip Merlin
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I sit down with William "Chip" Merlin, Jr., founder and president of Merlin Law Group, a firm dedicated to fighting for policyholders in insurance disputes. Dubbed the “Master of Disaster” and the “Babe Ruth of Hurricane Lawyers,” Chip has built a career...
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Exploring Legal Gladiator and Beyond with Historian Solomon Schmidt
In this episode of Hashing Out The Law, we welcome Solomon Schmidt, an accomplished young historian and author, for an insightful conversation about his journey and his latest biography, Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz. At just 12 years old, Solomon began writing his series History...
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Fifty Shades of True Crime
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, I sit down with retired Alaskan police officer and author, Doug Fifer. Doug shares gripping stories from his 25-year career in law enforcement, including his work in crime scene analysis, hostage negotiation, and deviant sexual crimes. We dive deep into his...
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Ken Kunken's Extraordinary Journey of Resilience
In the latest episode of Hashing Out the Law, I sit down with Ken Kunken to explore his inspiring life journey and discuss his book, I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story. From a paralyzing football injury to becoming a respected attorney and community leader, Ken's story is one...
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Hashing Out the Law with Top Wisconsin Attorney Jon Groth
In this episode of Hashing Out the Law, we sit down with Jon Groth, a distinguished Wisconsin injury attorney and the founder of Groth Law Firm. With over two decades of experience in personal injury law, Jon shares his insights on navigating complex injury cases and the importance of compassion...
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Unlocking Legal Efficiency with Jim Sullivan, Founder of eDiscoveryAI
🔍 On this episode of Hashing Out the Law, we sit down with Jim Sullivan, the visionary founder of eDiscoveryAI. With over a decade of experience in predictive coding and analytics, Jim shares his journey and the revolutionary impact of AI on the legal industry. 📜 About eDiscoveryAI: At...
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Unlocking NIL: Navigating Intellectual Property in College Sports
In this compelling episode of Hashing Out the Law, host Arash Hashemi sits down with Chintan Desai, a seasoned attorney specializing in intellectual property law. With a focus on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports, Chintan offers an expert's perspective on the evolving landscape of...
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Cracking the HOA Code: Insights from Barry Ross - Hashing Out the Law
Join us on Hashing Out the Law as we dive into the legal world with Barry Ross, an accomplished attorney with over 100 trials, 50 mediations/arbitrations, and 15 appeals under his belt. With a prestigious career that includes roles as Deputy City Attorney for prominent California cities and a...
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Mastering Legal Marketing: Insights from Travis Hoechlin
Join us in this insightful episode as we dive deep into the world of legal marketing with Travis Hoechlin, a seasoned entrepreneur and the CEO of RizeUp Media. Born and raised in Southern California by an entrepreneurial family, Travis's dream has always been to own a successful company that…
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Hashing Out 'A Murder Without End': A Journey with Tristan Stewart-Robertson
In our latest episode, we're honored to host award-winning journalist Tristan Stewart-Robertson, the mastermind behind the captivating podcast "A Murder Without End." 🎧 Join us as we delve into the intricate story of Joshua Hayes's death in Jacksonville, Florida, and its far-reaching…
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Hashing Out the Courtroom Drama: McCracken Poston's 'Zenith Man' Journey
🎙️ Episode Overview: Join us in this riveting episode as we sit down with McCracken Poston, a seasoned criminal defense attorney, former politician, and part-time juvenile court judge. McCracken takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia...
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The Social Media Law Firm
Join us on this enlightening episode of Hashing Out the Law, as we unravel the complex world of social media law with our special guest, Ethan Wall. Ethan is the founder of The Social Media Law Firm and a globally recognized expert in the field. Are you curious about the legal intricacies of…
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Know Your Constitutional Rights When Dealing With Law Enforcement! - Hashing Out the Law
In the latest episode of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi, we bring you an eye-opening conversation with author Alfred Anderson. Get ready to delve into the pages of his powerful book, "DEPUTY - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: A COP'S TRUE STORY." Do you ever feel uncertain when interacting with law...
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🎙️ Unveiling a Conservation Pioneer - Senator George P. McLean 🌟
In the latest episode of Hashing Out the Law, we journey back in time to uncover the remarkable life and legacy of Senator George P. McLean, often hailed as the "Birdman of the Senate." Join us as we sit down with author Will McLean Greeley, the man behind the captivating biography, "A…
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Justice at Trial: A Legendary Lawyer's Insights with James Brosnahan
In this compelling episode of Hashing Out the Law, we are honored to host a true legend of the legal world, James Brosnahan. With a career spanning over six decades, Brosnahan has not only tried an astounding 150 cases, both civil and criminal, but he's also made significant contributions to the...
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World Class Callahan
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. Join us for a fascinating conversation with world-renowned trial lawyer Daniel Callahan. Daniel has won over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements during his 42-year career, including the highest personal injury settlement in U.S. history.…
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The Betrayal
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is DEA Agent Robert Mazur, the author of the book The Betrayal. Robert's newest book takes the reader on a suspenseful underworld journey of real-life events, an experience that opens eyes to the corruption and…
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Houston, Do We Have a Problem?
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Officer Douglas Griffith of the Houston PD. He and our host discuss the recent rise in crime nationwide and what the cause may be. Officer Douglas Griffith is a Native Houstonian. He started his law enforcement…
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Laws That Protect Criminals?
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Larry Newman. Larry is former Jasper County Sheriff’s Office deputy and detective, as well as first responder, volunteer firefighter, police officer, probation and parole volunteer. He is currently the President of…
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Spywise Secret Dossier
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Dr. Wesley Britton, espionage expert. He and Arash discuss the history of espionage and the law pertaining to it in the United States. They also talk about Dr. Britton's work and his novels. Dr. Wesley Britton has…
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Life After Law?
Welcome to Season 4 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host, Arash Hashemi. On this episode I speak to Reyna Marder Gentin. After almost two decades of practicing law, Reyna decided it was time to try something new. So she retired and started a new Journey. However, she did not know where the...
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Serving the Public
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is a colleague and a fiend William Hovsepyan. He is a champion of the people and is here to speak about the justice system and what it's like to serve the public. William Hovsepyan graduated from UCSB with a...
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Biden & Immigration
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is immigration attorney Layla Khamoushian. With a new administration in the White House the immigration law field is undergoing rapid change. Layla will go over these expected changes and discusses how they...
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Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is patent attorney Puya Partow. He explains the process of obtaining a patent, what a trademark is, and what constitutes a copyright. Puya's work includes assisting clients with patent re-examination and...
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Public Defender
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. Throughout my career I have been asked a lot of questions and heard a lot of comments about public defenders. It amazes me how little people know or think they know about public defenders. So, I decided to invite my friend...
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Crime Survivors
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is Patricia Wenskunas, the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors, Inc. Patricia has gained national recognition for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is...
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Tom Mesereau
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is criminal defense attorney Thomas Mesereau. He is best known for successfully defending Michael Jackson. Throughout his career, Tom has devoted a lot of his time providing pro bono legal services…
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George Gascón vs. Cash Bail
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. In the local elections of November 2020, the incumbent District Attorney of Los Angeles County was defeated by the Former District Attorney of San Francisco County (not Alameda County) George Gascón. In his first day in...
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The American Conspiracy
Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, I am your host Arash Hashemi. We are going to start the new season with Constitutional Expert and Author Michael Polelle. He is a Harvard Law School graduate, an emeritus professor of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, and an award-winning legal...
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Undercover Angel
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is Lisa Lockwood. She and I discus her career, including the years she spent in law enforcement. We also discuss current events...
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The Debt Fairy
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Karine Kardajian. Karine is an attorney and mediator with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County. She graduated…
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From Abused to Empowered
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Nikki DuBose. Nikki is a model, author and advocate. She is also an ambassador for Patrice Kids, a 501c3 charity...
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Path of the Devil
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to retired DEA agent Larry Hardin. After 30 years in the DEA, Larry currently teaches criminal law for students coming...
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Criminal Justice Evolution
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to law enforcement expert, Patrick Fitzgibbons. We discuss the challenges of law enforcement officers in their daily…
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Organized Crime
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Award-Winning author Christian Cipollini. I was very excited to have him on as a guest and couldn’t wait to pick his...
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Your Business and COVID-19
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Attorney Natela Shenon. Natela has extensive experience in contract law, commercial transactions, contract...
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Estate Planning 101
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made everyone live and look at life differently. One of the way it has personally affected me is too look at my mortality and...
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LSAT-Flex, The information You Need to Know.
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am Arash Hashemi and on this episode I will be talking to Steve Schwartz about the LSAT-Flex. Due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the April LSAT has been canceled and an alternate...
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The Introverted Lawyer
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am Arash Hashemi and on this episode we will be talking to, Heidi Brown. Professor Brown is a law professor at Brooklyn Law School and the author of Untangling Fear in Lawyering…
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Conviction at Any Cost
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am Arash Hashemi and on this episode we will be talking to, Maurice Possley. Mr. Possley is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who left the Chicago Tribune after nearly 25 years as...
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The New Billable Hour
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. On this episode we will be talking to Ritu Goswamy. Besides being a lawyer, Ritu is a productivity consultant for lawyers. She is the best-selling author of The New Billable Hour and...
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Good On Bail Reform
Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. We are excited to be back and have some amazing guests lined up for you. We are going to start off Season 2 with guest Ken Good. He and I will be discussing Bail Reform which has…
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Alternative Sentencing
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, Episode Thirty – Alternative Sentencing. I am your host Arash Hashemi. This is the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. On this special audio/video 30th episode I’ll be speaking with my friend and fellow criminal defense attorney Nina...
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The Mindful Lawyer
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, Episode Twenty Nine – The Mindful Lawyer. This is the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. On this episode I’ll be speaking with real estate attorney and meditation teacher Gullu Singh. Although Gullu was exposed to meditation as a…
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California Gangs
Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, Episode Twenty Eight - California Gangs. This is the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. On this episode I’ll be speaking with Mr. Martin M. Flores Martin grew up in the Boyle Heights area of East Los Angeles and after the loss of his...
About this show
Hashing Out the Law is a podcast that dives into the complexities of the law, exploring everything from ancient codes to modern legal issues. We discuss the history, evolution, and real-world applications of law, uncovering the stories and pivotal moments that have shaped our society. Join us as we explore the profound impact of the law on our lives, featuring insightful conversations with legal experts, authors and thought leaders. Subscribe for a deeper understanding of the law's influence.
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Arash Hashemi