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Too Many Lawyers
by Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakes
Too Many Lawyers goes beyond the headlines about laws and court cases to tell listeners what developments in the law really mean, and how the stories impact real people. The hosts are each lawyers and legal analysts, but beyond that couldn’t be more different. One, Royal Oakes, is a libertarian, baby boomer and dad, who’s been offering analysis on network radio and television for decades; the other, Connor Oakes, is a progressive millennial and son of Royal Oakes, who offers a fresh take on the legal world. TML knows what podcast listeners want to hear about, and delivers – subjects include:--- Should America embrace Pete Buttigieg’s view, legalization of every drug, from grass, to meth, to heroin?--- Should the feds be bumping the tobacco purchase age to 21?--- Can we trust Twitter and Facebook to censor political opinions?--- Your devices are spying on you – should you go through life not trusting Alexa?--- The gig economy – do laws saying everybody with a side hustle is an “employee
Episodes
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Fifty Years Of High-Profile Trials: A Conversation With The SF Chronicle's Legal Affairs Reporter
ON TOO MANY LAWYERS THIS WEEK, A CONVERSATION WITH BOB EGELKO, THE LEGAL AFFAIRS REPORTER FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE OVER THE PAST HALF-CENTURY. HE TAKES US BEHIND THE SCENES IN CASES FROM CHARLES MANSON, TO O.J. SIMPSON TO THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS. Hosted by…
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Should All Unhealthy Food Be Illegal?
This week on Too Many Lawyers, health and fitness author and world-class standup comedian Steve Mittleman talks about his book "There Is No Wagon," and argues for a ban on unhealthy food. Plus, he shares memories of standup appearances on Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Hosted by Simplecast…
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Employment Law From the Boss' Perspective
THIS WEEK ON TOO MANY LAWYERS, A CONVERSATION WITH ONE OF CALIFORNIA’S TOP EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEYS, JOHN FAGERHOLM. BUT HERE’S THE CATCH – HE REPRESENTS COMPANIES NOT ANGRY EMPLOYEES. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
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Too Many Lawyers Launches A Chill Vibe
Royal and Connor launch a “chill vibe” version of the podcast “Too Many Lawyers.” Over adult beverages Royal complains about social media crucifying him for a Bill Clinton joke, and reveals why his family switched churches five times during his childhood. This is Royal and Connor like you’ve…
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Why the Menendez Brothers Will Never Taste Freedom
The Menendez brothers gave it their best shot. They hired super lawyer Mark Geragos, and then rode the wave of public sympathy generated by 110 million views of a pair of Netflix specials that made a lot of folks think their PARENTS were the monsters. This week, we present the case for why in…
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DIDDY WILL WALK
The jury is deliberating the fate of hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The government failed to convince the panel he’s a gangster, and the testimony of the victims he abused fell far short of proving sex trafficking. Translation: Diddy will have a smile on his face when the verdict is read.…
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WILL TRUMP SOMEDAY BE BREAKING BIG ROCKS INTO LITTLE ROCKS?
Donald Trump’s criminal case problems may not be in his rear-view mirror. The Stormy Daniels case is history, but the Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C. cases could be revived after he leaves the White House. Plus, could Trump’s pardon of a man whose mom donated $1 million to Trump days before...
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Goes to Trial!
The prosecution says Sean Combs is a racketeer. The defense says he’s a mean guy who’s hit some women but the sex was consensual. Will he walk, or will he spend the rest of his life in prison? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…
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WILL THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS WALK? AND, MY MOST UNFORGETTABLE TRIAL EXPERIENCE!
The Menendez Brothers have been waiting 35 years to be sprung. They were on the brink, but now they’re back on hold for another month. But is the handwriting on the wall? Will you be seeing them shopping on Rodeo Drive this summer? And, I’ll tell the story of my most unforgettable jury trial!...
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A 3D TERM FOR TRUMP? SHORT ANSWER: NO — LONG ANSWER: HELL NO
Trump is being coy about how he might be able to wind up with a third term as president. Constitutional amendment? Run as VP under JD Vance with everybody understanding JD will quit and go back to being a hillbilly? The truth: It can’t happen but talking about it can make Trump seem less like a...
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NO, VIRGINIA, THERE IS NO CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS
There’s a lot of hand-wringing going on over the idea Donald Trump’s response to some federal court orders has put us in a soup called “constitutional crisis.” Well the soup may soon be heated up and served, but so far it’s still in Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s can. Trump hasn’t spit in the eye of a...
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CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS? WHAT CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS?
Some Americans are suffering from a severe case of premature pearl-clutching. Donald Trump may at some point trigger a constitutional crisis by defying federal court orders. But, that hasn’t happened yet, so his critics may fall prey to “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” syndrome. Plus, a California jury…
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MARCIA CLARK LOOKS BACK AT THE OJ SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
The “trial of the century” resulted in “the worst jury verdict of the century.” How did it happen? What better source to consult than Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor. Why did a downtown LA jury vote for OJ? And, did the DA’s office blow the case by insisting that the trial be held in downtown…
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THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET ABOUT HOW THE DA BLEW THE OJ SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
This year is the 30th anniversary of the not guilty verdict in O.J. Simpson’s murder case. How did a guy facing overwhelming evidence of guilt beat the rap? In this report you’ll learn how the Los Angeles County DA had a sure win if he’d just chosen to try the case in West Los Angeles, where the...
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WILL JOE BIDEN PARDON HIMSELF AND MOVE TO GREENLAND, AMERICA’S 51ST STATE?
Are we in for the ultimate in irony? Biden pardons himself, after Dems blasted a presidential self-pardon as illegal? And if he DOESN’T pardon himself and Trump’s DOJ indicts him, he relies on SCOTUS’ “presidential immunity” decision, after Dems blasted it as wrong-headed? Plus, Canada as our…
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SHOULD WE DUMP ANTI-NUDITY LAWS?
Gloria Allread is back, and – shocker – she’s angry! Her client was bounced off a Delta flight for trying to soar braless. Gloria’s got us thinking: Why are guys the only ones can stroll around topless in public? San Francisco has experimented with dropping its anti-nudity ordinance – should we...
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ARE PEOPLE REALLY ROOTING FOR INSURANCE CEO ASSASSINATIONS?
Just when we thought toxic partisanship couldn’t get any worse, we have an epidemic of people saying, “Yes, but . . . .” Yes, executing business executives is bad, BUT my goodness folks are frustrated over the handling of health insurance claims. Really? How about no ifs, ands or buts: Murder is...
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PARDON-GATE: IF YOU THINK THE BIDEN LEGACY HAS HIT ROCK BOTTOM, WHAT ABOUT A JANUARY 20 SELF-PARDON?
Who doesn’t have compassion for Joe Biden – he loses one son to cancer, then almost loses another one to addiction and prison. But a TEN-YEAR PARDON, the start of which was 90 days before Hunter joined the Burisma board? And, does this guarantee Trump will pardon all 645 people sentenced for...
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TRUMP AND SMOLLETT ARE SMILING – WILL THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS BE HAPPY TOO?
It’s the season for happy criminal defendants! Jussie Smollett’s conviction was tossed because prosecutors failed to honor deal. Jack Smith threw in the towel on TrumpLaw. And the Menendez Brothers hope they’ll be walking free in January. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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WILL DEMOCRATS PRESSURE JUSTICE SONIA SOTOMAYOR TO QUIT, SO BIDEN CAN REPLACE HER BEFORE TRUMP 2.0?
Hey they’ve got seven weeks before the GOP takes over the White House and the Senate. Dems are saying we can do this – Sotomayor quits, Biden nominates a replacement, and the Dem-controlled Senate installs her before January. One possible catch: SHE MAY NOT BE READY TO RETIRE. Biden’s likely...
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DOES WINNING THE ELECTION GIVE TRUMP A GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD?
On November 26 Donald Trump has a date with destiny – he’s due in the Stormy Daniels hush money courtroom to hear his sentence, following his conviction by a jury of 34 felony counts. Does his election win protect him from incarceration? And, why did Kamala lose? I’ll tell you about the two big...
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Will Trump's Criminal Cases Continue Even If He Wins and Orders His New AG to Dismiss the Prosecutions?
People assume that a Trump win means dismissal of the federal criminal cases pending against him. But, not so fast! When prosecutors agreed to drop charges against General Michael Flynn, the judge said no! Yes, judges may bring in new prosecutors to keep fighting, if the think “justice” or…
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Will Elon Musk and Taylor Swift Share A Prison Cell?
—- Is Elon Musk in legal trouble for giving away $1 million a day to boost voter registration? If so, does Taylor Swift’s Kamala endorsement cross the line as well? —- Is Biden’s DOJ going after Musk proof the legal system is being weaponized for political reasons? —- Was SCOTUS’ ruling giving...
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Will The Menendez Brothers Be Having Thanksgiving Dinner At Mark Geragos' House?
Yes, the Menendez brothers were sentenced to life without parole for shot gunning their parents. But their new lawyer Mark Geragos wants them released, saying he hopse to host them at Thanksgiving dinner next month. There’s yet another lawsuit against a baker who refuses to create a cake he...
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Are You Ready To Peer Into The Brains Of Ronald Reagan And Richard Nixon?
What would you pay to pick the brain of a presidential speechwriter who spent countless hours with two of the most consequential leaders of the 20th century, Reagan and Nixon. Well good news, it’s FREE. This week’s episode of Too Many Lawyers features my interview of Ken Khachigian, author of...
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Will Sean "Diddy" Combs Get Bail And Fly His Jet To Switzerland?
It was a very bad week for rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs – indicted on sex trafficking charges, and denied bail -- he'll be locked up for a year or more awaiting trial. The judge may have worried Diddy would ride his Gulfstream to Switzerland, and become Roman Polanski's roommate. And, is TikTok…
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Should This Judge Be Impeached?
A high school class takes a field trip to court, and little Cindy winds up in cuffs and a jump suit – seems she talked back to the judge when he scolded her for dozing off. Will his honor be looking for a job as a bailiff? Plus: --- Should cops be allowed to use AI to write their police reports –...
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Are You Ready For Lawyers With Balls?
The rumors are true! The podcast "Too Many Lawyers" will continue, but when we go video and invite guests to play pool, the show becomes "Lawyers With Balls." Watch for Larry Wilmore and others in the coming weeks. Meantime, inquiring minds want to know: Will Donald Trump be sentenced to prison…
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Why Did Tom Girardi Testify In His Fraud Trial?
Super-lawyer Tom Girardi, on trial for fraud, claimed dementia as a defense. Should he have testified, sounding at times articulate and amusing? And, has a NYT columnist lost her mind? She thinks it's great the DMV has lousy service because it's the only time privileged white people get to...
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Should UCLA Have Had A Jew-Free Zone?
Should UCLA have allowed the maintenance of a “Jew-free zone” on campus during pro-Palestinian protests? Well no – duh – but why did it take an order by a furious federal judge to shut down the racist encampment? And, should drug dealers – like the one who allegedly killed Friends star Matthew...
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Will Trump Face A Pre-Election Criminal Trial In The January 6 Election Interference Case?
Yes, the Supreme Court told the D.C. trial court judge to sort out the allegations against Trump – were they official duties, giving him immunity from prosecution? Well the judge may have a joker up her sleeve – a mini-trial, to answer SCOTUS’ question, may achieve the Democrats’ dream of one…
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Should We Lock Up Crazy People?
Believe it or not, California’s progressive governor, Gavin Newsom, wants to lock up the crazy people. He calls it “involuntary conservatorship,” and he’s shocking his liberal pals. But, unless something’s done about California’s burgeoning tent city homeless population, well, it doesn’t look…
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Bankruptcy Judges Are Getting Picky!
Back in the day, you rack up a jillion dollars in debt, then whoosh – it's gone with a bankruptcy filing. Not so much now: --- Johnson & Johnson thought they'd get rid of 61,000 claims that their talc products contain asbestos and cause cancer – the bankruptcy judge said, "Nice try." --- The...
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If Joe & Kamala's Freaky Friday Routine Works In November, Will We See Big Changes For The Supreme Court?
Dems are giddy over their chances with Biden out of the way. If there's a blue wave in November, what's next for the Supreme Court? --- Will Congress limit the types of cases SCOTUS may consider? (Yes, they can do that!) --- Will we see age limits, term limits and an expansion of the size of the...
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Baldwin Walks - Jack Smith Is Fired - And A Guy Nearly Assassinates Trump
Could the last week have been any bigger? We probe the shocking collapse of the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin. Will a Trump appointee’s tossing of the Mar-A-Lago documents case hold up on appeal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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Will Biden's Future Be Determined By Politics, Or The Law?
--- Will Democrats try to dump Biden based on the 25th Amendment, a path to taking the car keys away from an incompetent president? --- What about the convention – if Biden hangs in, must his primary delegates vote for him? --- And, can Dems freaking out over Kamala’s chances really get away with...
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Doubleheader! The Debate/Debacle, and SCOTUS finally decides if an Ex-Presient May be Prosecuted!
History was made this week: Never before has the Supreme Court decided an ex-president may be criminally prosecuted, at least for SOMETHING. And never before has a presidential debater admitted, “I almost fell asleep right there on the stage! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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THE OJ SIMPSON LOW-SPEED CHASE TURNED 30 THIS WEEK! LESSONS OF THE SIMPSON SAGA
OJ Simpson’s low-speed chase was 30 years ago this week. I sit down with my radio colleagues who covered the trial, Steve Kindred and Ken Jeffries, for a look back. Will “cameras in the courtroom” ever recover from the OJ trial? And was OJ’s 9-year Vegas sentence payback for the murder jury…
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Another Week, Another High-Profile Trial Jury Verdict - Joe Biden's Hometown Jury Convicts Hunter!
One Hunter Biden juror is spilling the beans: They felt sorry for him, they’re rooting for probation not jail -- but when Hunter’s daughter testified, admitting she and her dad swapped texts about him visiting his drug dealer the day after the gun purchase, the guilty verdict was sealed. And…
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Trump In NYC Was The Warmup Act - - Now The Headliner: Hunter Biden Goes On Trial On Gun Charges In Delaware!
Awkward moment at the Hunter Biden Delaware gun trial – his wife screamed at a Trump adviser in the hallway, “You don’t belong here you Nazi piece of S” – only she didn’t say “S”. Plus, the GOP mantra in the Stormy Daniels trial was heard in Delaware: “But for his last name, these charges never...
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If Trump's Convicted, Can He Convince The Appeals Court To Turbocharge His Appeal, Hoping To Turn It Around Before Election Day?
The hush money trial jury hit the ground running, immediately asking for testimony readbacks. If Trump’s convicted, his lawyers may say hey, prosecutors argued the public deserves to know the outcome before the election. Does that apply to an appeal as well? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
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Down to The Wire: Will Trump Hear His Stormy Verdict The Week of Memorial Day?
The Stormy case will soon be in the jurors’ hands. Inquiring minds want to know: Was Michael Cohen so devastatingly bad on the stand he blew up the DA’s case? Why didn’t Trump testify? And you heard it here first: If the jury is hung, will the judge book a second trial before the November…
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Should Wall Street Say "You're Fired" To Pro-Palestine Protesters?
Should Ivy League Palestine protesters lose their fancy Wall Street jobs? And, will Biden and Trump really get together on the debate stage? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A Guy Wins $5k By Sending A Nude Photo Of His Ex To An Adult Magazine's "Girl Next Door" Contest - Is He In Hot Water?
It’s an all “Guess the Verdict” episode, with one wacky lawsuit after another. May a city sue a professional clown for feeding expired parking meters? A guy wins five grand by sending a nude photo of his ex to an adult magazine’s “Girl Next Door” contest – is he in trouble? Hosted by Simplecast…
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What Happens If Donald Trump Goes To Jail?
Will Donald Trump welcome a jail sentence for contempt? Incarceration doesn’t sound enjoyable, but Trump’s campaign ad will write itself: Here I am behind bars courtesy of a Democrat judge and a Democrat DA, while Biden jets around, campaigning. And, will Michael Cohen survive cross-examination?...
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Pecker Kicks Off The Trump Trial!
A Trump criminal trial is on. But, did the DA commit a huge blunder by getting the judge to let the DA use a laundry list of Trump sins, IF he takes the stand? The order may keep him from testifying, which may prevent his conviction. On the lighter side, Disneyland’s beloved “Goofy” has been sued...
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Does Trump Have A Golden Ticket That'll Cancel Out A Stormy Conviction?
Does Donald Trump have a secret weapon? If the jury splits the baby in the Stormy Daniels trial and finds him guilty of a misdemeanor, but acquits him on the felony charge, will he walk, since the statute of limitations on the lesser charge ran 4 years before the case was filed? ALL BREAK TIMES:...
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It's Christmas In April - Congress May Give Everyone A 4-Day Workweek - With No Cut In Pay!
Bernie Sanders wants Congress to give everybody a 4-day workweek – 32 hours of work, and 40 hours of pay! Claims he’s not trying to buy votes, he just wants folks to get more out of life. And, some want Congress to legalize the sale of human organs – should you be able to sell a kidney for fifty...
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After 235 Years A President Goes On Trial! Can You Guess The Verdict?
New York City’s voters rendered a verdict against Trump in 2020 – Biden 87%, Trump 12%. How will the 12 Manhattan jurors vote in the Stormy Daniels hush money criminal trial? The balloon lifts April 15. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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Did Shohei Ohtani Dodge A Bullet?
Shohei Ohtani is a 21st century superstar, but he’s making folks look backwards – think the movie “Damn Yankees,” and the 1919 Black Sox gambling scandal. Plus, Donald Trump had a wild week: His appeal bond was slashed by $300 million, but he has a rendezvous with the Stormy Daniels jury, on tax...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Too Many Lawyers goes beyond the headlines about laws and court cases to tell listeners what developments in the law really mean, and how the stories impact real people. The hosts are each lawyers and legal analysts, but beyond that couldn’t be more different. One, Royal Oakes, is a libertarian, baby boomer and dad, who’s been offering analysis on network radio and television for decades; the other, Connor Oakes, is a progressive millennial and son of Royal Oakes, who offers a fresh take on the legal world. TML knows what podcast listeners want to hear about, and delivers – subjects include:--- Should America embrace Pete Buttigieg’s view, legalization of every drug, from grass, to meth, to heroin?--- Should the feds be bumping the tobacco purchase age to 21?--- Can we trust Twitter and Facebook to censor political opinions?--- Your devices are spying on you – should you go through life not trusting Alexa?--- The gig economy – do laws saying everybody with a side hustle is an “employee
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