Is That Even Legal?
The law impacts almost everything we do, several times a day. Sometimes we break the law and don't even know it! Attorney Bob Sewell explores what is legal in today's society by asking experts the age old question - Is That Even Legal? And getting the answers in plain language...while having a bit of fun.
Episodes
95 episodes
Real Estate Wire Fraud is on the Rise!
Could you lose $400,000 to a sophisticated email scam? Join us as we uncover the alarming rise of wire fraud in the real estate industry with Angelika Dobler, an experienced litigation and appellate attorney specializing in real estate litigati...
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Safeguarding Your Legacy: Estate Planning Lessons from Jay Leno's Story
Could your lack of estate planning be setting your loved ones up for a legal nightmare? Join us as we unravel the critical importance of having a robust estate plan, featuring insights from top asset protection attorney Ike Devji. Through the h...
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Could You Lose Your House to a Squatter? It Happens More Than You Know!
Uncover the legal maze of adverse possession and residency issues with a spotlight on protecting your property. Bob delves into the distinctions between simply trespassing and taking up residence, stressing the urgency of quick action in tenant...
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Ban TikTok!?!?!?!!? Is That Even Legal?
Can TikTok's data practices be trusted, or are there deeper privacy risks lurking behind its addictive interface? Privacy expert K Royal joins us to dissect the critical question, “Is that even legal?” This episode uncovers the sophisticated al...
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Are Non-Competes GOING AWAY?
What if the future of your career hinged on a single legal clause? Join us as we unpack the complexities of non-compete agreements with attorney Dave Williams, an authority on administrative law and non-compete clauses. Listen to an eye-opening...
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Is That National Labor Relations Board Constitutional?
Bob is fascinated by the balance between the need for regulation and the vast growth of the administrative state. We are also fascinated by just how much the political winds impact the law...even though we like to believe it is solid and hard t...
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SUPREME COURT TAKES ON FIRST AMENDMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA...
THE SUPREME COURT WILL SOON DECIDE: If a social media censures you for your viewpoint - does that violate the First Amendment? If laws tell Social Media companies they must publish your viewpoint...is the company's First Amendment r...
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Sins of the Children: Your Kid's Actions Can Destroy Your Wealth Unless You Protect It
In Arizona, the 'Gilbert Goons' have grabbed headlines - sending fear and concern throughout a traditional suburban community - a case where teens are charged with violently attacking others.When things like this occur, o...
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The Patient Died...Can the Practitioner Still Practice? When a License is on the Line...
The rules appear uneven. The outcomes seem almost random. But what happens when a doctor, a dentist, a nurse, etc., makes a mistake...or is negligent? Can they practice or do they go to jail? In this episode, you are going to hear some...
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Examining the 14th Amendment's Insurrection Clause and Its Impact on Trump's Political Future
No matter what side of the political spectrum you fall. And whether you think the former president should be on the 2024 ballot or not. Tomorrow's Supreme Court consideration of the Insurrection Clause is historic. We could not let it happen wi...
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What on Earth is a Covenant Marriage? Do You Have One? Should You?
Covenant marriage recently made headlines when the new Speaker of the House took his position in Washington, D.C. He has one, and so the media tried to figure out just what it was.They painted covenant marriage as quirky and as weird as...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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Can the Law Stop Homelessness? Suing the Cities for Nuisance...
When cities lets homeless camps spiral out of control...who are they serving? A constitutional scholar and law professor is suing big cities on the premise of nuisance laws...and he is winning. In one instance, his action cleared a massive&...
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Can We Please Curtail The Corruption?
It does not matter what your political position may be or how you vote. No matter your views, you probably feel that there is WAY TOO MUCH CORRUPTION - those who use taxpayer dollars to enrich themselves.Is That EVEN LEGAL?...
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Blindsided By a Conservatorship? What a movie can teach you...
Join us in a deeper exploration as amazing New Mexico Estate Planning lawyer Stephanie Woods and I delve into the convoluted legalities surrounding the true story of Michael Oher, whose life journey inspired the Hollywood blockbuster, 'The Blin...
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25:50
Estate Wars and how to avoid them: The case of Aretha Franklin's millions, and the Prince intestacy
Ever wondered what happens when a loved one passes away without a will and the repercussions it can have on a family? Join us as we shed light on the little-known term 'intestacy' and unravel the bitter dispute between the sons of music legend ...
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31:40
Hardship for Who? Religious Accommodation at Work...What The Supreme Court Decision Means for You...
From the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM):"Gerald Groff, a former postal worker, sued the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for failing to accommodate his religious practice. Groff is an evangelical Christian who observes a Sunday S...
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24:12
Why Lawyer Mental Health Matters...To Everyone
Is there a mental health crisis drowning the legal profession? Is there a higher level of depression, anxiety and alcoholism among those licensed to defend our laws and freedom than other areas of the population? If so, does it impact society a...
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31:08
AI Confidential: Unveiling Secrets, Antitrust Challenges, and Surf Law Adventures
What if our daily interactions with AI could expose our deepest secrets? Imagine having a conversation with an artificial intelligence system that feels like you're talking to a real person. Join us, Bob Sewell and Mike Carey, as we explore the...
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Pet Waste Pandemic - Suing over poo. Unleashing law enforcement.
Ready to dive deep into the nitty-gritty, the good, the bad, and the downright stinky? Join your favorite host Bob Sewell and civil litigation maestro,
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19:06
Are the Robots Invading Your Privacy?
Hey hey, AI...is this where privacy comes to die? There is more to these pixels...than meets the eye! Artificial intelligence maybe taking your privacy!Last time Bob had Mike Carey on ...
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43:13
Can The State Keep Your Kids Off Social Media? Should it?
From Politico: There have been 27 different bills proposed across 16 states pushing for kids’ privacy and safety regulations by February of this year, according to analysis from the Future of Privacy Forum. Many of these bills share simi...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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22:20
Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster Over Ticket Pricing! Could it lower ALL concert prices?
When "Swifties went through the wringer to get tickets to Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour," one among them was not about to "Shake it Off," when she saw what she thought was a potential pattern of fraudulent behavior and antitrust violation...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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Lawyers by Subscription? Meet the CEO of America's Top Online Legal Service
According to Investopedia...which ranks and reviews a whole range of financial services and products, LegalShield was the top overall "online legal service," in the U.S. in 2022.What is an online legal servic...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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24:37
When the Knives Come Out...Probate Really Can Be Full of Drama....
There's a reason movies like Knives Out...and Glass Onion are so popular. Human nature never comes more to the surface then at the time of a death...particularly if there is an e$tate involved!How realistic are those movies? Is there re...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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20:04
True Stories: On the Battles Lines of Access to Justice
Every day we encounter the law. Sometimes we need a lawyer. Often, accessing quality legal assistance - truly good lawyers who know what they are doing, backed by the resources of a law firm - is beyond the resources of the everyday per...
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Season 3
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