Law in Plain English

Law in Plain English

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Law in Plain English episodes

  • Jury Duty Everything You Need
    You'll discover your rights and responsibilities as a juror, including legitimate reasons for excusal, penalties for ignoring a summons, and how to prepare if selected.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
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    15 min
  • Legally Change Your Name Today
    You'll discover the step-by-step legal process for changing your name on all your important documents and records.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
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    18 min
  • Mechanic's Liens When Contractors Go Unpaid
    You'll learn what a mechanic's lien is, how contractors use it to get paid for unpaid work, and what it means for your home or vehicle if you're on the hook for a bill.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
    More from Galapptic: ga
    21 min
  • Beyond Medical Bills When to Sue
    You'll discover what makes a valid personal injury case and how to claim compensation for pain, suffering, and lost wages alongside your medical expenses.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
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    18 min
  • Right of First Refusal for Renters
    You'll discover your legal right to match an offer and buy your rental before your landlord sells it to someone else.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
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    17 min
  • Spotting Advance Fee Loan Scams
    You'll discover the red flags that signal advance-fee scams and how to recognize when predatory lenders are targeting you with illegal schemes.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
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    19 min
  • Your Rights When Repairs Fail
    You'll discover your legal rights when your landlord ignores repairs, what "habitability" actually means, and how to take action to get things fixed.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
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    16 min
  • Restraining Orders Explained and How to Fight
    You'll learn how restraining orders work in domestic violence cases, how to file for one if you need protection, and how to defend yourself if one is filed against you.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
    More from Galapptic: ga
    19 min
  • Rental Discrimination Laws You Should Know
    You'll learn how landlords can legally use credit scores, criminal history, and eviction records to screen tenants, and when those decisions cross into illegal discrimination.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
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    19 min
  • Fighting Traffic Tickets Worth Your Time
    You'll discover how traffic tickets work, what you can expect to pay in fines, and the smart strategies for deciding whether fighting your ticket in court is worth your time and money.
    📚 Legal rights audiobooks (Audible free trial): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=legal+rights+audiobooks&i=audible&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
    ⚠️ Educational content only, not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney.
    Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/galapptic
    More fr
    17 min

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The legal stuff that affects your everyday life, explained without a law degree. Host Sam breaks down tenant rights, employment law, contracts, what to do if you're arrested, how wills work, your…