The Legal Geeks

Attorneys Thomas Harper and Joshua Gilliland discuss the series finale of Star Wars Rebels. Just how many war crimes were committed in “Family Reunion – and Farewell”? Thomas and Josh analyze the episode; share their thoughts on the series; and what they hope to see in the future.

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Are Ewoks War Criminals? Can Stormtroopers sue for defective body armor? Was the targeted killing of Galen Erso lawful? Hear Joshua Gilliland discuss these issue and more at Nerd Nite San Diego!

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Star Wars Law with Joshua Gilliland, Esq., recorded live at Nerd Nite East Bay on February 26, 2018. A big thank you to Scott and Rick for having Josh as a guest speaker. Tune in to discuss Droid Rights, the Insanity Defense, Hate Crimes, and Self Defense in the context of Star Wars.

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Are you ready for the Black Panther movie? Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland celebrate their 175th podcast with World of Wakanda, the use of deadly force in the defense of others, and diplomatic immunity for super-hero kings.

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Did Star Tours fail in its duty of care in launching a ship with C-3PO as its captain? Should an interplanetary shuttle be armed? Is Batuu safe if IG-88 is hanging out there? Attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Thomas Harper discuss the common carrier issues in Star Tours while on a trip to Disneyland over churros.

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Did Luke Skywalker have a duty to save the galaxy from the First Order? Could Poe be charged with insubordination and mutiny? What recourse does General Hux have for work place bullying? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Jessica Mederson, and Thomas Harper for their legal analysis and review of Star Wars The Last Jedi.

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Perennial holiday stories bring families together with a sense of joy. Movies, TV specials, and songs do more than inspire a sense of wonder, they also raise significant legal questions. Could Mr. Potter keep the Bailey Building & Loan’s $8,000? What were the OSHA violations at Marley and Scrooge? Is Santa committing a trespass when he enters a home to leave gifts, or does leaving Cookies create an implied license to enter? Should children have had permission slips before boarding the Polar Express? Find the answers to these legal issues and more, at Oh Come, All Ye Lawyers.

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Marvel’s The Punisher on Netflix told a story with veterans recovering from PTSD and significant legal issues. Dr. Janina Scarlet shared her thoughts on the accuracy of the veteran group sessions in The Punisher and treatment options for the fictional Lewis Wilson. New York Judge Matthew Sciarrino gave his analysis on the First Amendment issues of passing out flyers on courthouse steps seen in the series. Both Dr. Scarlet and Judge Sciarrino discuss procedures for reporting if a patient is a danger to others for involuntary confinement. Join the Judge and Doctor for their review of The Punisher and thoughts on this series.

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Are Asgardians refugees under international law? Would Valkyrie be granted refugee status after selling people to the Grandmaster for gladiator matches? Join Jessica Mederson and Joshua Gilliland as they discuss these issues and more from Thor Ragnarok!

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Matt Weinhold from Monster Party joined me to discuss Frankenstein (1931) in part four of our Universal Monster series. Matt and Josh bring to life the legal issue of whether a reanimated corpse is a “person;” discuss due process rights of the Monster; and how lynch mobs are the real monsters in Frankenstein. Matt shares his love of the film, his favorite Frankenstein toys, and why the story of Frankenstein has endured for 200 years.

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