Legal Mythsteps

Legal Mythsteps

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Legal Mythsteps episodes

  • Ep. 10: The insurance conundrum

    It goes without saying that insurance is a beast, whether it’s health, property, or auto. In this week’s episode, we take a stab at answering a bunch of insurance-related questions floating on the web.


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    23 min
  • Ep. 9: The credibility of Lady Justice

    Well, we started with one question, which led to another: Does James Comey’s termination from the FBI threaten the credibility of the Department of Justice and the broader legal system? Jay and Matt discuss.


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    21 min
  • Ep. 8: Congressional hearings are no laughing matter

    On Wednesday, a jury convicted Code Pink activist Desiree Fairooz for laughing during a confirmation hearing for then-Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions. She faces jail time and a fine. Scratching your heads? Us, too.


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    22 min
  • Ep. 7: Crunching the numbers: Damages and awards

    Ten million. Twenty million. Fifty million. Ever wonder how attorneys come up with those kinds of numbers? It’s not arbitrary. The settlements and verdicts may look gaudy but there are several reasons why.

     

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    23 min
  • Ep. 6: Dr. Dao and the legal fate of United Airlines

    United Airlines is under fire for their treatment of a passenger. Now the passenger is suing. Is Dr. David Dao in for a big payday? Jay and Matt break down the situation and the legal implications of what comes next.

     

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    25 min
  • Ep. 5: Social media can and will be used against you

    An errant tweet. A misguided Facebook pic. A lewd cell phone video. In today’s digital world, nothing remains a secret. Can a simple tweet get you into legal trouble and can it hurt your case? Jay explains.

     

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    22 min
  • Ep. 4: Choosing a lawyer that’s right for you

    Sometimes, “the best” lawyer isn’t necessarily the right lawyer. Jay and Matt take a look at attorney advertising and why there’s more to a client-attorney relationship than just the legal stuff.

     

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    22 min
  • Ep. 3: Breaking down ‘legalese’

    According to Jay: “It can be like speaking another language.” There’s a fine line between semantics and context. In this episode, the guys break down the legal jargon that often leaves non-lawyers scratching their heads.

     

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    24 min

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