Lawyers Behaving Badly

This week: DoNotPay promised to be the world's first robot lawyer. Any guesses as to how that turned out? Also: what we're reading + another Larry makes several very special guest appearances.Fun links:Kathryn Tewson on Bluesky.The FTC's DoNotPay site.Meows by Larry.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

In this hot toppies-only episode, we drill down into JJ's recent trip to Vegas, KP in Chicago, and the hit sensation reality TV show with the most damaged wanna be stars you'll ever meet, Love Is Blind. Ohio, please explain yourself.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: A Department of Justice lawyer's in-court meltdown in Minnesota this week serves as a cautionary tale to us all.LinksDonate to The Human Rights Advocates in Minnesota.Docket for The Human Rights Advocates v. Noem, where you will find nearly 20 declarations detailing DHS abuses.Transcript of Loretta's show cause hearing.Lawyers Behaving Badly Patreon - subscribe for bonus content and access to the Discord.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Get in loser-- we're going ChatGPTing. In this episode: ICE continues to terrorize Minnesota; Patreon; and please for the love of god STOP USING CHATGPT FOR LEGAL RESEARCH.Important LinksFulfill Bethel Lutheran's wish list here (they operate a food pantry in Minneapolis).Stand With Minnesota donation index.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

In this episode: Minnesota, more Tom Goldstein, and hot kid sports takes.Important LinksBishop Rob Hirschfield's Remarks at a vigil for Renee Good. There's a transcript here.Buy Copaganda: How the Police and the Media Manipulate Our News by Alec Karakatsanis here.Fulfill Bethel Lutheran's wish list (including whistles) here.Protest Video: MPLS ProudProtest Video: Minnesota ProudProtest Video: Sliding to a ProtestProtest Video: TruckWatch an ICE agent fall on his ass here.Watch two ICE agents fall on their asses here.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

In this episode: Erstwhile former Supreme Court practitioner Tom Goldstein gave an interview to the New York Times! Next, we go back to the 2020 elections and an attempt to uncover (non-existent) election fraud.LinksWashingtonian: How a Top DC Lawyer and High-Stakes Poker Player Risks Losing It All (Trevor Bach)New York Times: The Double Life of Thomas Goldstein (Jeffrey Toobin)Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week, we discuss a law school graduate turned professional fraudster. Much like Ozymandias, he liked to "think big." Also, Tom Girardi learns that acting like a Pretty Mess won't get him out of prison time.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We're joined by Prof. Leah Litman of Strict Scrutiny to talk about her new book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes!Also, an enterprising Larry Lawyer explores new lines of business after he sees a decline in revenue from his intellectual property practice, and we discuss Emily Henry's recently released Great BBL.Thanks to Prof. Litman and Atria for the ARCs of Lawless. Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Aliza Shatzman, Founder and President of the Legal Accountability Project, joins us to discuss former Judge Joshua Kindred and the abuse of federal judiciary workers.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault.Links referenced in the episode:The Legal Accountability ProjectThe Legal Accountability Project Clerkships DatabaseRecent NPR coverage regarding abuse of federal judiciary workers.NPR podcast interviewing the woman who reported Kindred's harassment.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Join us on Tom Goldstein's recent journey back to jail. Are we in the presence of crypto greatness? Also, Goya Foods' maybe ex-CEO goes a little nuts.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: What happens when a mischief-making county prosecutor decides to be a silly little goose at the county courthouse? Also: Mia Sosa's upcoming book (When Javi Dumped Mari) and hating on our favorite miserable short king (Dan Snyder).Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Emergency episode! Lion of the SCOTUS bar, SCOTUSblog founder, and recent Trump editorial bootlicker Tom Goldstein was indicted yesterday. Settle in, and let's discuss the allegations.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: What happens when a corrupt sitting judge has Poster's Madness? We also talk about a randy, Mussolini fanboy falconer and eulogize TikTok.Check out Blue Hog Report here!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week, an enterprising lawyer makes a few questionable deals with his client, tries to steal a case out from under another lawyer, and learns about metadata. Also: Scammers!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: A Fifth Circuit Judge auditions as a Real Housewife at a recent convention of your favorite fascist phrenologists! Also: the most delightfully unhinged book we've read in 2024.Watch Edith Jones's Burn Book. - 36:40 - Edith's screed starts.- 1:03:35 - Edith whips out her Steve Vladeck Burn Book.- 1:06:10 - Steve asks what the attack was in a particular tweet, and Edith slams her hand down on the table in exasperation.- 1:07:53 - Steve responds.- 1:23:16 - Pauline! What are you doing here?!Read Steve Vladeck's OneFirst column.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: Sordid stealing and a slippery, social-climbing CEO at start-up Slync. Also: (Extremely former) US Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and Jackson Walker are back in the news as unethical chickens come home to roost.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We're back! Come for the extreme open records request action, stay for the confectionery smut. Smelling salts and fainting couch optional.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Happy last birthday, America! Today: tomfoolery and malarkey at Wisconsin-based home improvement company Menards.Also: KP is officially a Minnesotan!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We're back this week with: an eclipse recap, JJ's TikTok FYP, Gita Sankano's lawsuit against MLA Global, an Arizona Cardinals update, and Elon Musk and his lawyer Alex Spiro behaving badly in Musk's latest defamation case.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

How many people can fit in the criminal conspiracy clown car before the wheels come off? This week's Larry Lawyer tests the limits of a little money laundering between all his closets friends and acquaintances. Also: Wendy's surge pricing, F1, who TF did Reesa Teesa marry, and other hot toppies.Check out Reesa Teesa's "Who TF Did I Marry" TikTok playlist here. Her profile is here.Listen to LBB on How I Lawyer with Jonah Perlin!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

What happens when you're casual about privilege and confidentiality, and your safeword is "material nonpublic information"? 🚀🚀🚀DIAMOND HANDS TO THE MOON BABY.🚀🚀🚀Also: Gina Carano's Mandalorian lawsuit.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Dive into the dysfunction, drama, dirty deeds, racial discrimination, and misogyny (allegedly) pervasive through the Arizona Cardinals football team.  Also: Eat dirt, Elon! Visual representation of Jeff Bezos's wealth.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

And we're back! This week: Former associate Gita Sankano's lawsuit against Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. Also, Ken Paxton hijinx!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Join us this week to discuss Alina Habba, one of Donald Trump's motley crew of donkey lawyers. Also, we ask the burning question:  How do nudie pics end up on PACER?Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Today:  DIVA DOWN! OpenAI, and the mystery of the Pringles Pooper. Plus, limited edition merch, linked below!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Today: The wild and unpredictable world of timeshare sales on the hopping Atlantic City casino scene. This week’s Larry is up for Worst In-House Counsel of the decade. Also! A chaotic and dramatic Tayvis weekend.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Today's show: a judge who loves textin' and Facebook postin' (allegedly). Also, more on former Bankruptcy Judge David Jones. Plus, SBF got a guilty verdict.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: What the hell is going on in the Southern District of Texas? Let's talk US Bankruptcy Judge David Jones, his clerk, and our pals at Jackson Walker.Also:  1989 (TV) and Tayvis.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Today: Law and the metal scrapping industry collide. Also, Caroline Ellison melted in the microwave and more on SBF's FTX trial.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Today! Billionaires and their parents getting smacked. Yeehaw!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: the seedy underbelly of deed and title work for Oklahoma oil and gas companies. We answer the burning question: Will you fail, or will you get rich as f*ck? Also: Will any billionaires who have NOT gifted lavish trips to Clarence Thomas please identify themselves?Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Welcome to the Rona Spa, where tiger stripes abound and masks are few and far between. Also, the thrilling conclusion of Kenny P's impeachment "trial".Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

What’s the difference between The Hang Zone and The Dumb Zone? This week we dive into non-compete litigation that’s shaking up the Dallas media market. Also! An alleged sex pest law prof and even more bad news for ol Kenny P. Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Littler Mendelson may have blocked KP on Twitter, but we’ll never block them from our hearts. This week we dive into the Outokumpu Stainless case and how a recalcitrant Littler partner got the firm crosswise with a federal judge and two clients. Also: James O'Keefe just doin' grifter stuff with Project Veritas!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week JJ and KP discuss Ernie Esquire and his scheme to defraud the NFL and hundreds of his clients. But Ernie's got a nemesis just waiting in the wings to kneecap him. Also: can you Overtake My Heart? Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

What is going on with the Federal Circuit, Judge Newman, and especially one of Judge Newman's law clerks? Also, Lizzo gets sued!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We're going back to our roots this week with Larry Lawyer, an estate liquidator, and a mysteriously absent client. Also, Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX are back!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We finalize our journey into the corruption-riddled Kenny P, discussing why his loyal henchmen / employees turned on him, ultimately leading to his impeachment. And: if they’re not impeding a federal criminal investigation for you, are they even your friend? Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We continue our deep dive into ole' Kenny P, the worst(ish?) (currently suspended) AG in the country. We look at what legal positions Paxton has taken since 2015, including some light insurrection incitement. Also:  Clarence Thomas is in a cool club where rich guys get neat medals!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week, we take a break from Kenny P and talk about OceanGate and 303 Creative, along with a correction about the South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravelsborrggrgrgrg, Vanderpump Rules, Kyle and Mauricio of RHOBH fame, and Juvenile's NPR Tiny Desk concert. Back next week with more Kenny P being awful!RHOBH:  The Dinner Party from HellJuvenile's NPR Tiny Desk ConcertNew Yorker:  The Titan Submersible Was "An Accident Waiting to Happen"Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week:  Meet the worst Attorney General in the country, Texas's own Ken Paxton! We talk Ken’s humble beginnings, his felony indictments (plural), an SEC lawsuit, and other exquisitely petty and corrupt moments. Also: Lewis Brisboi doing the FO part of FA, and Diana Jenkins settles with Enty Lawyer. Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

The Lewis Brisbois conflagration; ChatGPT chaos; and a DWP update. This hot toppies only episode has it all.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

We're back! In this final installment of our Los Angeles Department of Water & Power series, we answer the burning question: How did this all come crashing down? Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

JJ and KP continue their foray into the travails of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. This week: is a class action settlement too good to be true?Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week: JJ and KP discuss one of the many scandals at the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power in recent years involving a very enterprising and crimey attorney.Also, we're starting to sense that Justice Clarence Thomas might not be such an upstanding guy?Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

Join KP and JJ this week as they discuss the Demoulas drama from the 1990s. Inept spy craft, Larry and Jerry Lawyers, Hawaiian shirts, and proper Greek names: our hosts examine the entire sham. Also: Dan Snyder is selling the Commanders, and nobody is sad to see him go.Get your merch here!Music by Def Lev.Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week, KP and JJ discuss a lawyer who drives a great big truck, loves guns, and has a hard time keeping his checks clean. Also, Tucker Carlson got fired--yay!Music by Def Lev.Merch!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

This week, JJ and KP discuss a now-former deputy US Marshal and his evil cyberstalking scheme to frame his ex-girlfriend with an assist from the Blue Wall of Silence. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, domestic violence/abuse, stalking, and miscarriage. Music by Def Lev.Merch!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

In this Hot Toppies only ep, KP and JJ dive into the latest with Twitter's legal department and new information about FTX's extremely careful internal compliance measures (lol jk jk). Also: Taylor Swift, Super Mario Bros, and Austin!Music by Def Lev.Get Lawyers Behaving Badly merch here!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.

KP and JJ are back with the story of a small town boy making it in the big city. How far would you go to help your bestie? JJ and KP also discuss an ill-fated goat who got crosswise with bloodthirsty, power hungry state fair officials.Music by Def Lev.Get your Lawyers Behaving Badly merch here!Support us by becoming a Patreon member! Get access to subscriber-only episodes, our Discord server, and more.Buy Lawyers Behaving Badly Merch!Music by Def Lev.