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In this episode, we discuss Family Law Mediation. In many states, mediation is ordered by the court automatically in divorce and child custody cases. The parties will meet with a court-approved mediator to try to resolve some or all of the issues before the court, then report back to the court. We will discuss this process, some of the possible advantages, and the role of the attorney.


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In this episode, we discuss the Landmark Case of Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball. This 1893 English case concerns contracts and mere puffery in advertising. When is an offer a real offer that can be accepted? How to accept an offer from an advertisement?

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In this episode, we discuss writing Memos. We will explain what memos are commonly used for, how lawyers or law firms often use them,  tips for writing them , and why you may want to start to write them.

Some reasons you may want to start writing memos:1)  helps you organize your thoughts/ arguments; 2) understand the situation better; 3) refresh your recollection later - when you may have forgotten some of the details; 4) improve your writing and organization; 5) impress your boss.


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 In this episode, we discuss using precedents. We will explain what is a precedent, how precedents are used in Common Law courts, and go through an example of this.
We will look at two different cases, Balfour v. Balfour and Merrit v. Merrit, and discuss how these precedents work together, and how lawyers make use of these precedents when presenting their legal arguments.

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In this episode, we discuss the recent trial of the McMichaels, for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and the importance of jury instructions in a trial. We will focus on the judge's instructions to the jury on citizen's arrest. 

A major issue of the case was the statute for citizen's arrest - which is ambiguous or confusing. Instead of giving a jury instruction on this area of law, the judge simply read the statute itself.

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In this episode we review the movie Runaway Jury. We focus on Voire Dire (selecting a jury) and the role of jury consultants.

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This movie discussion is the first in a series. We will begin to review movies with a legal theme and discuss what we can learn from them. We will point out what is realistic and unrealistic, and use the movie as a starting point to examine some aspect of the law or the legal system. Of course we will also consider if the film is entertaining, humorous, and enjoyable.

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In this episode, we discuss the Landmark Case of Hadley v. Baxendale. This is a classic contract law case that is taught in law school. It concerns the calculation of damages, specifically remote damages.   

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In this episode, we will discuss the 2 Questions that every writer must consider, before they begin writing. This is true  not just for legal writing, but also for all kinds of writing.
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In this episode, we take a look at the tragic shooting that took place on the movie set for the film RUST. Alec Baldwin, while preparing for a scene, shot and killed a cinematographer on the set. We will discuss normal rules of firearm safety, and implications for possible criminal or civil liability for those involved.
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In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a lawyer in the United States. If you are curious about how people become lawyers in the US, then this episode is for you. We will talk about bachelors and law school, the LSAT, bar exams, and gaining admission to the Bar. 

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