Just Lawing Around

In this episode we are talking about crazy behavior in and out of Court. Why do some people lose their minds when they get involved in litigation?

Carl discusses some of his more interesting cases with people acting badly.  Learn how act (and dress) when you go to Court.

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

In this episode we are talking about three recent US Supreme Court rulings. One case involved a Colorado website designer who refused to design wedding websites for same-sex couples claiming that it violated her First Amendment rights.  Another case addressed whether colleges may consider race as a factor in student admissions. And finally, the Court blocked President Biden’s forgiveness of student loan debt.     

Topics include: equal protection, First Amendment rights; discrimination, sexual orientation, affirmative action, forgiveness of debt and much more.

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In this episode we are talking about requesting police body cam video and how do you get it. James and Carl went to Court to get police video from a civil dispute. What did James learn? Was it easy?  Did we get it?  Listen and find out!     

Topics include: how to request police audio and video recordings; what to do if your request is denied; civil procedure; court pleadings; arguing legal issues in court; interacting with Judges; the provisions of PA Act 22-Police Recordings, and much more.

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

In this episode we are discussing the bizarre case of the mortuary manager at Harvard Medical School, along with several other individuals who were indicted on charges they ran a ring that stole and sold parts from bodies donated to the school for use by doctors. Join us for this creepy episode!

Topics include: theft of property; anatomical gifts in a will or living will; ownership of a corpse; using the mail to ship stolen goods; suits for emotional distress and much more.

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

In this episode we are talking all about Prenuptial agreements.  What do celebrities have in their prenups? Do you need one if you aren’t a celebrity?  Listen and find out!     

Topics include: What is a prenup; what do they cover; are they enforceable; what if you don’t have one; are they only for rich people; how do they affect your estate plan; how do they affect a divorce action; what happens if you don’t want to sign one, and much more.

In this episode we are discussing the Netflix documentary “Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?”.  The case arises from a Pepsi promotion “Drink Pepsi—Get Stuff”. 

Topics include: What is an offer, the difference between an offer and an advertisement, summary judgement, the objective person standard, contract formation, and much more.

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

In this episode we are discussing the case of Katie Sorensen, a self-described "mom influencer" with a large following. She was convicted of falsifying a police report after she made a viral video claiming that Hispanic couple attempted to kidnap her children from a store.  It turns out the story was false.    

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

In this episode we are discussing the strange case of two Landsdale neighbors who had a long-standing feud.  The case ultimately ended up with one neighbor filing a federal lawsuit against the other and suing Landsdale Borough and the Police Department. Do good fences really make good neighbors?  

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

In this episode we are discussing criminal law and procedure. Our special guest is Laurie Jubelirer, an experienced criminal defense attorney and civil rights attorney.  

Topics include: criminal procedure, search and seizure, pretrial practice, talking to the police, jury selection, the right to remain silent, discovery, appeals and much more.  

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

Link to Laurie’s website:

https://jubelirerlaw.com

In this episode we are discussing auto insurance policies and auto law.  Our special guest is David R. Friedman, Esquire, an experienced civil litigator who practices insurance defense law. Get out a copy of your policy and follow along to see what coverage you have or you need.

Topics include: liability coverage, duty to defend, property damage, first party benefits, coverage limits, stacked and unstacked coverage, PA state minimum coverage, uninsured and underinsured coverage, phantom vehicles, limited tort, full tort, bodily injury and much more.

For more information go to www.cknapplaw.com or email us at [email protected]