Just Lawing Around

Just Lawing Around

By JimmyJames and Carl M. Knapp, EsquireEducation
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Just Lawing Around episodes

  • Suing Social Media Companies

    In this episode we are discussing recent lawsuits against social media companies by parents of minors.  Whathappens if a child becomes depressed or worse from social media? Are the companies legally responsible? Plaintiffs argue that companies like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap used tactics to hook young users, leading todepression, anxiety, and self-harm.

    Are these platforms designed to be addictive?  Can these companies be held responsible for harm to their users?  Listen and get our opinions.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp or Knapp Law, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email usat [email protected]

    1 hr 5 min
  • Snow & Ice Liability

    In this episode we are discussing snow and ice liability for property owners. What happens if you don't shovel your sidewalk? What if a delivery person falls while delivering a package to your house? Do you have to notify social guests of dangerous conditions?

    Topics include: failing to clear snow, notice of dangerous conditions, status of guests and trespassers, contractor issues, getting stuck on a sidewalk and much more.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr 7 min
  • Child Protective Services

    In this episode we are discussing a new proposal lawmakers are considering changing the legal definitions of child “abuse” and “neglect” to avoid prosecuting people who allow children in their care to engage in certain activities.

    What constitutes child abuse or neglect?  Is it “neglect” if you leave your 10-year-old child home alone? What if you allow your 8-year-old to play outside without parental supervision? Listen and get our opinions.

    Topics include: preliminary hearings, child custody, recordingphone calls, parental supervision, child protective services and much more.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr 8 min
  • Caught on the Kiss Cam

    In the episode we are discussing Andy Byron, the former CEO of Astronomer, who was seen on the "kiss cam" during a Coldplay concert with his mistress. He is now considering suing Coldplay and the event organizers. Topics include: Alimony, Invasion of Privacy, adultery as grounds for divorce. Fault grounds in Pennsylvania Divorce; Equitable distribution and suing Coldplay.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr 7 min
  • The Idaho Student Murders

    In this episode, we discuss the Idaho student murders, which occurred in November 2022. Four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in a rental home in Moscow, Idaho. Bryan Kohberger, a 30-year-old criminology Ph.D. student was arrested in Pennsylvania in December 2022 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene. Kohberger pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and onecount of burglary, to avoid the death penalty.

    Topics include: DNA evidence, search warrants, sentencing, the death penalty, plea bargains, defenses and much more.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email usat [email protected]

    1 hr 8 min
  • The Diddy Verdict

    In this episode we are discussing the Sean Combs (Diddy) verdict. We talk about the charges, jurisdiction, civil versus criminal actions, the possible sentence, bail, corporate protection, RICO and much more.

    Listen and find out our views.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr
  • Abusing the System

    In this episode we are talking about how certain people "abuse" the court system. What happens when they file baseless petitions and make false allegations? We discuss the Protection from Abuse Act and how many clients use it improperly.

    For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr
  • Missing Persons

    In this episode we are discussing two current cases regarding missing persons. The first involves a 14 year old girl, Enci “Aubrey” Wu, who snuck out of her parents' home and has not been seen since January 10, 2025. The police have very few leads.

    In the second case, a 20 year old college student, Sudiksha Konaski, went missing when she was on spring break in Punta Cana. After a night of drinking, she went swimming with a man she met and she has not been seen since. The police have been questioning the man and investigating his story.

    Listen for our take on these cases and the various legal issues involved. For more information about attorney Carl M. Knapp, go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr 2 min
  • The Gabby Petito Murder Case

    In this episode we are talking about the tragic case of Gabby Petito, who was allegedly killed by her fiancee, Brian Laundrie. This case sparked nationwide media attention and is now the subject of a Netflix documentary. Listen as we discuss the facts of the case and various legal issues.

    For more information about Carl M. Knapp, visit www.CKnapplaw.com. To contact the show, email: [email protected].


    1 hr 1 min

About Just Lawing Around

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Welcome to Just Lawing Around. Montgomery County Pennsylvania Attorney Carl M. Knapp, and close friend JimmyJames discuss various legal topics. Topics include Criminal Law, Civil Law, Family Law, Estates, current legal events and many other aspects of the legal system.