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Celebrity can bring a lot of benefits, but it can also cause some headaches. Included in the "headache" category is public interest in personal legal problems. Here are five quick and ongoing legal stories from around the sports and entertainment world, from Stranger Things to South Park, from the NBA court to criminal courtrooms.

This episode is all about the legal and constitutional questions surrounding the federalized National Guard troops being sent to U.S. cities. The developments are coming fast. Get caught up on the ongoing lawsuits, what federal laws are in play, and why President Trump may invoke the Insurrection Act regardless of what happens in court.  As always, please visit FindLaw.com to stay up-to-date on all the latest legal developments. Thanks for listening! 

The First Amendment is all over the news lately, and for good reason. This episode provides a primer on free speech law in the workplace. There is also a lot going on with AI in the legal industry, and one big one is a push for deregulation from some members of Congress.  For something a little closer to home, hear how to reduce or eliminate the capital gains tax on the sale of your primary residence. The episode closes with a lawsuit against Kalshi, which offers "event contracts" on sports events but claims it is not a sports betting company. For more information on these stories and others, please visit us on FindLaw.com. Thanks for listening!

There's a lot going on in the world, but the most important is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement -- at least if you go by the internet. This episode is about their potential prenuptial agreement, a lawsuit over windowless "window seats" airlines still charge a premium for, and why the FTC agrees with you that gym memberships should be easier to cancel.  On a serious note, cashless bail is under attack, and a federal appeals court recently upheld Connecticut's AR-15 ban, enacted in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting tragedy.  These stories and more can also be found at FindLaw.com. Thanks for listening!

FindLaw's 5in5 is back with a new episode! Roblox is being sued for allowing sexual predators onto its platform, and Microsoft is facing litigation over discontinuing support for Windows 10. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, a statue outside of a courthouse is generating controversy over its inscription, which is shocking: "In appreciation of our faithful slaves." Finally, there are changes to food assistance to be aware of, and a new class action lawsuit alleges that elite schools are using early decision to keep tuition prices high. Thanks for listening! To learn more about these topics and other legal news, please visit us at findlaw.com.

You may have found yourself following some high-profile criminal cases recently. What can the cases against Hunter Biden and Donald Trump teach us about sentencing and filing an appeal? You can also learn more about fighting a traffic ticket, the various penalties for DUI, and what people forget about the Sixth Amendment's right to an attorney.  Don't forget to check us out on findlaw.com for thousands of free articles on criminal law, including state-specific articles on DUI and other crimes. 

A surprising number of legal disputes involve sandwiches. Would we be less litigious if everyone wasn't so hangry all the time? In this episode, we look at five legal stories about tacos, hot dogs, and burgers that range from food safety to false advertising. Thanks for listening! Read more about these stories and others on findlaw.com/legalblogs. 

This episode is all about tech and privacy. From Colorado's new legislation protecting your brain waves (which actually seems necessary) to biased AI and cars that care about your sex life, here is a quick look at this brave new world of tech, (lack of) privacy, and the lawsuits fighting back. 

Ever think about what you would do with $1 billion dollars you won in the lottery? Well, the first step should probably be to hire a lawyer to protect yourself. In other financial news, a settlement with the National Association of Realtors is good news for home buyers and sellers, while in the legal world is still wondering if Florida's ban on social media for children will hold up in court. Finally, why does the Supreme Court seem likely to throw out the case over the abortion pill mifepristone? For more information about these and other topics, visit findlaw.com/blogs. You can reach me at [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Oregon, the only state in the U.S. to have decriminalized drugs (back in 2020) may be giving up on the experiment for now. Meanwhile, the NHL and CHL are facing an antitrust lawsuit brought by youth professional players, Texas' law on age verification for adult websites is upheld by the Fifth Circuit, and the Department of Justice files the first-ever criminal charges for smuggling greenhouse gases into the U.S. Read more about these topics and others on www.findlaw.com/legalblogs. If you have any questions, comments, or topic ideas, reach me at [email protected].

The biggest legal news recently was about the Alabama Supreme Court's decision to give embryos outside the uterus legal protection under the Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. What ramifications will this decision have moving forward?  Interesting lawsuits have been filed against Harvard regarding the theft and selling of human remains, against Disney for the death of a restaurant diner who died of anaphylaxis after eating at a resort restaurant, and against the California Department of Child Services for removing an autistic child being treated with medical cannabis from her parents. Finally, why is there a law on the books in Missouri prohibiting pregnant women from divorcing?  Please see these stories and others on FindLaw.com/legalblogs. If you have an interesting legal story to share, please email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!   

What do Elon Musk and Taylor Swift have in common? No, it's not being mad at Delaware's Chancery Court, that's just Elon. It's that both have had their private jets tracked by a 22-year-old computer programmer. How is that legal? The Corporate Transparency Act recently went into effect and adds significant filing requirements for small businesses. The Act is an attempt to increase transparency and limit the ability to create shell companies.  Finally, we end with Snoop Dogg, whose immense talents extend to creating a delicious breakfast cereal - or do they? That question is at the heart of a recent legal dispute between the Doggfather and Post Consumer Brands. These stories and others are also available at https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/. Thanks for listening!

There have been interesting recent developments regarding the death penalty at both the state and federal level, including a novel method of execution in Alabama. Interesting appellate court cases regarding the First and Second Amendment could affect the rights of journalists and teen gun owners, respectively. Finally, recent celebrity news may make you wonder if you should avoid posting about the good work you did on your own social media channels, in addition to reaching out to an estate planning lawyer about avoiding the need for a conservatorship. 

It appears from oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 17 that the Chevron doctrine may not be long for this world. How will that affect regulatory power in the U.S.? Meanwhile, independent contractors may have an easier path to becoming employees based on new regulatory rules from the Department of Labor. Filling out the episode are stories about the Americans with Disabilities Act, sleepy attorneys, and crazy sports fans. Thanks for listening!

Who needs reality television when the legal world is this juicy? This episode tells you what you need to know regarding the argument that former President Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to be on the Colorado and Maine primary ballots, the unsealed Epstein court documents that disappointed conspiracy theorists everywhere, and why you shouldn't pour your drink on someone no matter how badly your team is losing. 

There's a lot going on in the world, and much of it involves the law. From groundbreaking court decisions to bizarre celebrity cases, FindLaw's 5In5 brings you five recent legal stories that'll make you question, laugh, and maybe even learn something about the law – all in about 5 minutes. I'm your host, FindLaw Sr. Writer and attorney Joe Fawbush. Each week I dive into the most intriguing legal stories shaping our world and take the time to answer some of those dinner party legal questions we all have, like "Can I sue?" and "Is that even legal?" Join me in unraveling the fascinating tapestry of the legal world. Don't miss out! Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.