The Legal Geeks

2018 is the 85th Anniversary of King Kong. Monte Cooper shared family stories on his granduncle Merian Cooper, who created King Kong. Monte is an intellectual property attorney with Orrick in San Francisco. Monte is a bonafide monster kid and true geek. Monte and Josh Gilliland discussed Merian’s works including Son of Kong, Mighty Joe Young, and Merian’s military service.

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Beth Accomando, KPBS Cinema Junkie moderated a Kaiju Panel at San Diego Comic Fest with Miguel Rodriguez, Horrible Imaginings Film Festival, Hiroshi Kanantani, Comic Artist, Monster Attack Team, Edward L. Holland, editor in chief of Monster Attack Team, and Joshua Gilliland, Esq. Tune in for a discussion on the history of Kaiju films, thoughts on what is required for a Kaiju movie, and the panelists favorite films.

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Law students from Golden Gate University and University of Oregon School of Law conducted a mock hearing at San Diego Comic Fest on whether Frankenstein’s Creature was legally competent to stand trial. Dr. Frankenstein also challenged the indictments against him for the deaths of three people and for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Tune in to hear their arguments, testimony from an expert witness, and the court’s rulings.

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Was the Death Star a floating war crime? Could C-3PO and R2-D2 sue the Cantina for discrimination? From child custody to due process, Star Wars is full of legal issues. Join attorney and Army JAG officer Thomas Harper for a breakdown of some of the biggest legal topics in the galaxy far, far away.

Thomas Harper is a Lehigh Valley attorney with the firm Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo. Thomas served on active duty as an Army JAG officer for seven years and now serves in the Army Reserves. During his time in the JAG Corps, Thomas served in a variety of positions, including as an Operational Law attorney advising on the law of war and rules of engagement in Afghanistan. .

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Jessica Mederson and Josh Gilliland review the second half of Jessica Jones season 2, focusing on Trish Walker kidnapping people to gain super powers, Jeri Hogarth blackmailing her partner, and Constitutional issues with the Raft.

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Recorded live at WonderCon on March 23, 2018. Is King Kong protected by the Endangered Species Act? Does Gamera have a duty to save children? Attorneys Monte Cooper, Esq. (Orrick and grandnephew of Merian C. Cooper, the creator of King Kong), Megan Hitchcock,Esq. (Esurance), Jeraline Singh Edwards, Esq. (Law Offices of Jeraline Singh Edwards), and Joshua Gilliland, Esq. (The Legal Geeks) do battle over John Driscoll’s liability for Kong’s rampage across New York, whether the United States has a treaty obligation to defend Japan from Godzilla, and much more. Moderated by Matt Weinhold (Monster Party).

Introduction music is Green Monster by Jesse Spillane available at Free Music Archive

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Recorded live at WonderCon on March 23, 2018. United States Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman will hear arguments from Megan Hitchcock, Esq. and Christine Peek, Esq. (McManis Faulkner) representing R2-D2 and C-3PO, and Steve B. Chu, Esq. and Thomas Harper, Esq. (Army JAG officer) representing the Mos Eisley Cantina, to decide whether the droids can sue for Bartender Wuher’s refusal to serve them. Keri Bean (NASA JPL and R2-D2 Builders) will testify as a droid expert on whether droids are “alive.”

Introduction music is Back On The Road Again by Scott Holmes available at Free Music Archive

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Attorneys Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland discuss the legal issues in Jessica Jones season 2, including murder for hire, human medical experimentation, forgery of passports, and ethical violations to fill a law school exam. Tune in for when you can't tip the pizza boy.

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