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Your favorite legal duo dives into the hot and heavy world of free speech. The pair explain the First Amendment and identify what speech is protected and what speech is NOT protected. The legal A-Team then turns their sights onto President Trump's January 6, 2021, speech. Were his words Constitutionally protected free speech? Or did his speech fall outside the protection of the First Amendment? Specifically, did his words incite violence or constitute "fighting words" which are not protected? The team goes through key chunks of his speech in detail to give y'all the full scoop.

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January 6, 2021 is the first time since the British invaded in 1814 that someone had stormed the Capitol. Your legal A-team discusses what happened, and the possible criminal charges that could be brought against people who engaged in various activities, from just entering the Capitol during the raid, all the way to those stealing government property. A whole host of potentially relevant criminal charges are broken down, from trespass all the way to felony murder.

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Happy New Year! Whether you’re popping bubbly at home to ring in 2021 or drinking a detox tea to fully rid yourself of 2020’s bad energy, curl up with your drink of choice and join your favorite legal duo in a review of some of the biggest legal moments of 2020. A&A kick off their year in review with a discussion of the life and tragic passing of the Notorious RBG, and Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The pair also talk about what adding the conservative Justice Barrett may mean for Supreme Court decisions moving forward. Of course, no 2020 legal podcast would be complete without a discussion of the legal battle regarding the election results, including an explanation of the tie-breaking process. The Legal A-Team also bring things closer to home, and revisit the major Dallas stories that occurred this year, including the Shelly Luther salon owner saga, and the TRO issued against the Dallas Police Department on the use of tear gas against protestors. The pair also converse about the Harvey Weinstein trial, and the landmark decision from SCOTUS that provided employment protection to the LGBTQ+ community. Finally, Andrea and Austin give a few words on #LAWYERED’s first year.

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A&A delve into the holiday spirit lawyer style, discussing the Establishment Clause, to what extent government offices can have Christmas decor (Nativity in front of the courthouse anyone?), and of course, everyone’s favorite legal holiday issue, the extent children and teachers can celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in public school. The legal A-team also discuss when your kids can sing “Silent Night” in their public school play, and if they can pass out candy canes with a Bible verse attached to them.

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So you’ve had the trial, the court has issued a judgment, and you hate it. The trial court must have gotten it wrong - if only you got a second bite at the apple, you’d surely win right? So what happens next? You can appeal the trial court’s judgment. Your favorite legal duo talk appellate law 101 with appellate attorney Chad Ruback. The attorneys discuss how to determine if your case may be a good one for appeal, what an appeal looks like, when to hire an appellate lawyer, and more.

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A&A talk about dead people issues! No just kidding, kind of. Your favorite legal duo sits down with probate attorney and Andrea’s husband Spencer Turner and discuss what the heck is probate, what’s a will, why you NEED a will (seriously it’s 2020 - you can bet Andrea is getting one!), what happens to your property if you die with a will v. without a will, how you can provide for your pet after you pass, and more.

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Description: So everyone has heard of Roe v. Wade. It’s one of the OG polarizing cases. What’s there to explain about it? A lot actually, since it didn’t do what a lot of people think it did. Tune in to hear about the case’s history, how it de-criminalized early term abortions but didn’t actually “legalize” abortion, how this plays into the ways states can and cannot restrict access to abortion providers, & our opinion on if Roe v. Wade realistically could be overturned with Justice Barrett on the bench.

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What actually is a hate crime? Your favorite legal A-Team dissects the components of what a hate crime is legally, and walks through how hate crimes carry enhanced punishments.

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Mediation - the term gets thrown around quite a bit, but what does it REALLY mean? The legal A-Team breaks down the mediation process with mediator Sharon Corsentino. The trio discusses what the logistics of a mediation looks like, how mediation has changed to accommodate the new reality courtesy of COVID-19, and what the magical “MSA” or mediated settlement agreement is (hint - you want this!).

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Your favorite legal A-Team finally takes on a happy topic, adoption! Jessica Dunne of Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP and A&A talk about how infant domestic adoption works here in Texas, why adoption agencies are worth it, and the most terrifying and sweetest adoption stories that Jessica knows of. Jessica gives a unique perspective on the whole adoption process, since in addition to being an adoption lawyer she and her husband have gone through the adoption process themselves.

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