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Professor David Schein discusses the legal concepts that all business owners need to know.

David Schein


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    SCOTUS passes on school board protesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 2:31


    In a bit of a surprise, the conservative-leaning Supreme Court passed on hearing an appeal from the parents who made headlines protesting school board meetings in Saline, MI and Loudon County, VA. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - OrlowskiDesigns; CuteDesigns; DCStudio; KurtArt

    The EPA's "Methane Rule"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 2:33


    SCOTUS ruled that the EPA's new “methane rule” can be enforced even as half of the states have active lawsuits protesting its legality. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - SeventyFour; icetray; KurArt; DAS; Azhorov; duckdivetales; Silverman Media Services, LLC; designprojects

    ISP's & Copyrights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 2:32


    A record company sued an internet service provider over their users violating copyright law, but a surprise came in how the damages were calculated. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Dzianis Vasilyeu; architect9; IconsX; Media Whalestock; DCStudio; Zozulinsky; Valery Vasilyeu; KurArt; AnnaStills; ONEINCHPUNCH

    Riley Gaines wins in court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 2:16


    Court ruling in favor of Riley Gaines raises further discussion about the balance between free speech and campus policies. The case highlights ongoing debates about fairness in women's sports. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - denchikifilmmaker; ivandalyb; Petrunine; VN_stock; vald_star; DanielMegias; keisi_melc; mandriapix; Valery Vasilyeu

    The Freedom of Information Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 2:56


    The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is meant to promote government transparency by giving the public access to federal agency records. But, as showcased by the NIH “FOIA Lady” scandal, it is often intentionally circumvented. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - ATW Stock; KurArt; CuteDesigns; stasylionet; urzine; videophilia

    Google Forced to Open Play Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 2:21


    In a major blow to Google's dominance in the mobile app market, a federal judge has ordered the company to allow users to download and pay for apps outside of the Google Play Store. This landmark decision could have major implications for the future of the Android ecosystem. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Natanael; SVZUL; magicmore; Natural Wonder; Blagvadim

    Can New York City's Mayor be Bought?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 2:33


    New York's mayor, Eric Adams, stands accused of taking bribes from foreign nationals and illegal campaign contributions, as is looking down the barrel of a lengthy investigation. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - IVZ; CuteDesigns; vlad_star; bartamagraphic; vidoc; SevetyFour; Evgeniy Shkolenko

    Arbitration & Equitable Estoppel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 2:55


    What happens when a court orders you to arbitrate a dispute – but your company is supposed to litigate the same dispute? It turns out you're subject to something called equitable estoppel. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: -Pressmaster; StockHolm; AnnaStills; SVZUL; magiclantern

    Minimum Standards & Discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 2:20


    A professor didn't meet the minimum standard for tenure promotion, but then sued the university for discrimination under Title VII. Learn how that played out this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - AnnaStills; DCStudio; Salman Qedirov; localradio; KurtArt

    What's the difference between assault and battery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 2:33


    We use assault and battery interchangeably, but they really aren't the same thing at all. I get into how they're different - and how they're the same – this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Cheryl Lee; MayaLab; AnnaStills; YUKI FILM; copperpipe; Alex Sak; Raven production

    International Excise Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 2:44


    A Texas tire retailer learned the hard way that the beneficial owner is the one who has to pay international excise taxes – not necessarily the one who did the importing.  Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Action 14; KurArt; Silverman Media Services, LLC; IconsX

    Suing for healthcare coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 2:57


    A teenage girl with severe anorexia was denied inpatient treatment by her health insurance company even after a disastrous visit home proved the necessity. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - KurArt; magnunaStudio; Pressmaster; DragonImages; Dzianis Vasilyeu

    Football Stars & Defamation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 2:26


    Two football legends – Brett Favre and Shannon Sharpe – faced off in the courts instead of the field when Favre sued Sharpe for defamation. Learn more on Business Law 101!  Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Cheryl Lee; Art Allure Animations; Salman Qedirov; Magiclantern; AnnaStills; Icons X; KurtArt; Anatolii Mazhora

    No qualified immunity for school officials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 2:28


    The courts have found that school officials do not have qualified immunity and thus have no special protection against claims that they've violated an individual's rights. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - ivandalyb; ONEINCHPUNCH; AnnaStills; Selimmax

    Big Win Against Big Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 2:44


    In their latest sparring matches with big American tech companies, Europe's top court found that Apple owes Ireland 13 billion in back taxes while Google must pay a $2.4B fine. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - MadMadBoy; KanaStudio; Action 14

    Boars Head Listeria Outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:06


    Boars Head, a popular and expensive brand of lunch meat and cheese, faces major legal issues due to a listeria outbreak. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - ivandalyb; Johnathan; Solstice Studios; Salman Qedirov; Pressmaster; AnnaStills; Zozulinskyi; Magiclantern; SeniaDm

    Social Security overpays by billions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 2:43


    Social Security sent out $71.8B in improper payments from 2015-2022, and their spokesperson says that unless they getter better data, equipment, and legislative changes, it's going to keep happening. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - OrlowskiDesigns; Kmeel; Arthur Cauty; MA; ankabala

    Discretionary decisions and marriage fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 2:56


    The Department of Homeland Security used its discretionary powers to revoke the green card and annul the marriage of a father of three after his prior marriage was deemed a sham that was conducted for immigration status. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - okanakdeniz; SeventyFour; PhotoMuse; KurArt

    Tom Girardi Theft Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 3:03


    Lawyer Tom Girardi, famed for his involvement in the Erin Brockovich case and for his appearances on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, was convicted of stealing millions from clients to live extravagantly. Learn about it this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - vlad_star; DCStudio; Anatolii Mazhora; ONEINCHPUNCH; Pressmaster; Action 14; SeventyFour

    Liability and Sales Warranty Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 3:08


    How does your liability change when you look at tort liability as opposed to a warranty of merchantability? Learn about it this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

    Labor Laws & Migrant Farmworkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 2:57


    A U.S. Department of Labor rule that would have given migrant farmworkers the right to unionize has been blocked in 17 states. Learn more this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - RelativeMedia; videophilia; KurArt; Grzegorz Gill; SharkMedia; MAD_Productions; Silverman Media Services, LLC.

    Maryland Assault Weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 3:06


    An interesting ruling on a Maryland state law prohibiting assault weapons has the potential to be the flashpoint of the next 2nd amendment showdown at the Supreme Court. Learn more on Business Law 101!Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.Photo credits: - KurArt; DCStudio; Dmitro2009; Stephen Johnson; Arthur Cauty; Magiclantern; Laricha; Stockbusters; Silverman Media Services LLC

    Warranties & 3rd Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 2:17


    How do warranties apply when 3rd parties are involved (such as when family members of the buyer are injured by a product)? I get into horizontal and vertical privity this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

    Camp LeJeune contaminated water lawsuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 2:40


    Over 500K people have filed claims for health issues potentially caused by their exposure to contaminated water at the Camp LeJeune Marine training base in North Carolina – though the pool of eligible claimants is worryingly broad. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - saicle; salajean; Valery Vasilyeu; DCStudio; okanakdeniz; MagicLantern; MA; Anatolii Mazhora

    Chinese Spy in New York Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 3:03


    Linda Sun worked for both of governors Cuomo and Hochul – but apparently, she spent her time spying for the Chinese government and preventing improved relations between Taiwan and the New York Governors' office. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - DCStudio; francescosgura; DragonImages; Pressmaster; Denis Lunyakin; memodji; Laricha; DanHanscom; NatureBoy

    Remedies for Breached Warranties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 2:24


    So, assuming a company does have to make good on a warranty, what kind of remedies can you expect from them? Well, like everything else in the law, it can get complicated! I get into the most common types of remedies, this week on Business Law 101. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

    Trump's Libel Suit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 3:23


    Trump is suing the Pulitzer Prize Board for recognizing the New York Times and Washington Post for their reports that tied his 2016 campaign to Russia. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - RelativeMedia; Angelika; v_creative; so_ni_ka; AnnaStills; SVZUL; Dzianis Vasilyeu

    TikTok Truck Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 2:22


    A 38-year-old truck driver was convicted on manslaughter after causing an accident that killed 5 people because he was distracted watching TikTok videos – a first in Arizona's history. Learn more this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Filipe Samora; LUNAMARINA; DC Studio; magicmore; Mikko; Andrei Gorshkov; Vitaliy Krivchikov

    Implied Warranties and Exclusions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 1:11


    There are a few other ways for a seller to get out of an implied warranty. I get into them this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - MAD_Production

    Texas sues GM over drivers' privacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 2:50


    The state of Texas is suing major car manufacturer General Motors for allegedly using their On Star system to spy on drivers and sell their private information to insurance companies. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - SeventyFour; Laricha; Nature Boy; Raven production; Aqi49; DCStudio; magiclantern; RelativeMedia; Vitaliy Krivchikov

    Telegram Founder Arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 2:56


    The founder of the app Telegram was arrested in France for being complicit in administering a platform that enables illegal activity, though he insists he's innocent of any crime. Learn more this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Elada; conceptualmotion; memodji; Raven production; ProCartoon; MA; Action 14

    Written Warranty Disclaimers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 4:21


    Disclaiming a warranty usually has to be done in writing, and is greatly limited by federal laws such as the “lemon law.” Learn more this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

    Expansion of Title IX blocked nationally

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 4:37


    The headline-making proposed expansion of Title IX (to expand the concept of gender to include gender identity) has been blocked nationally by a federal court. Learn more this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: AnnaStills; Anton Eine; KurArt; architect9; ntl-studio; keisi_melc; VinkFan; Nadia Grapes; Laricha; Petrunine; Anatolii Mazhora; pinnk; BSD

    SCOTUS pauses the "Good Neighbor" rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 2:01


    SCOTUS has handed the Environmental Protection Agency its 3rd recent major defeat by temporarily blocking the Good Neighbor rule, which applies when one state is adding to the pollution in another. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: LUNAMARINA; Silverman Media Services, LLC; Valery Vasilyeu; VitApSWF; duckdivetales; KurtArt; memodji; MagicLantern

    Implied Warranties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 3:23


    There are two major types of implied warranties – merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose – and sellers usually apply heavy disclaimers to both of them. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

    Post-Pandemic Bankruptcies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 2:53


    Though many hoped that business would return to normal after the pandemic, bankruptcies – both business and personal – are still rising. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: steve314; VNStock; mediame.pro; barsrsind; Pressmaster; ankabala; Salman Qedirov; Dmitro2009; YauheniK

    Dramatic fee changes for home buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 3:00


    Big changes have rolled out on realtor commissions, and home buyers will absolutely notice the difference. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Salman Qedirov; Action 14; Dragon Images; Mr.Heisenberg; Davide Ferreri; Dzianis Vasilyeu; ankabala; OrlowskiDesigns; ivandalyb; VitApSWF; MA; AliceCam; DCStudio; IconsX; 13KFilmes; Todor

    Warranty of Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 4:34


    When you make a purchase, you expect the seller has the warranty of title to the item – meaning they own it, and they have the right to sell it. But that's not always as simple as you would think. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

    FACE Act & Pro-Life Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 2:32


    A Michigan jury has convicted 7 peaceful pro-life protesters, including a Holocaust survivor, under the FACE act (which is meant to prosecute hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan). Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Kycheryavuy; KurArt; Benchart-Store; zheleznova; ONEINCHPUNCH; Pressmaster; Sotisare; Silverman Media Services LLC; okanakdeniz

    Squatters - and Owners - Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 2:38


    The problem of squatters is on the rise in America, and the solution for dealing with them is a lot more complicated than it probably needs to be.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Raven production; MortenK; OrlowskiDesigns; GarnaVutka; cgmotion; Madeleine Deaton; Mykola_Kondrashev

    Express Warranties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 3:05


    What is an express warranty, and how is one formed between a buyer and seller? Find out this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: DCStudio

    The Chevron Doctrine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 2:24


    Everyone was so preoccupied with Trump's immunity verdict that the hugely impactful SCOTUS decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine went largely unnoticed. Learn about it on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Cute Designs; KurArt; AnnaStills & Silverman Media Services LLC

    The Spicy Chip Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 3:18


    A 15-year-old boy died after taking on the “spicy chip challenge” that was so famous on social media, but the company used it's labeling as a legal defense. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Dan Hanscom; ABCreative; Aleksandr; Media Whalestock; copperpipe; SeventyFour; Elada; magiclantern; JPC Film; AnnaStills

    Bedbugs & the Warranty of Habitability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 3:20


    A woman sued a resort in the Catskills for breaching the warranty of habitability after she was bitten hundreds of times by bedbugs.  Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: michaelangeloop

    Sleeping in Public

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 2:20


    The Supreme Court found that ordinances that ban sleeping in public are allowed, and do not violate the 8th Amendment. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: OrlowskiDesigns; Pressmaster; Abdulkadir Sal; AnnaStills; KurtArt; Silverman Media Services, LLC

    Buoys in the Rio Grande

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 2:58


    Texas is allowed, at least for now, to keep the buoys it placed in the Rio Grande, even though one dissenting judge declared their placement to be a military decision and thus not something the courts should resolve. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Joshua Woroniecki; mvp; Silverman Media Services, LLC; NatureBoy; Laricha; KurArt; IconsX

    Religious charities & abortion insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 2:55


    Religious organizations are headed to SCOTUS a 2nd time over a New York law that requires their group health insurance to cover abortions if their charity work involves serving the general public.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: DragonImages; AnnaStills; Alex_Maryna; NatureBoy; SVZUL; DCStudio; Silverman Media Services, LLC; KurArt

    Non-Citizen Spouses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 2:28


    SCOTUS recently found that you have no legal interest in another person's visa application, even if they are a relative – which means you have no constitutional right to bring a non-citizen spouse to the USA. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: KurArt; MotionElegance; Shumi; SVZUL; AnnaStills; Silverman Media Services LLC

    Illinois Assault Weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 3:11


    SCOTUS recently declined to hear several 2nd amendment cases, instead resolving them with technical rulings, such as the famous Illinois assault weapons ban. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: Stephen Johnson; NatureBoy; Silverman Media Services, LLC; KurArt; Laricha; Arthur Cauty; Polonia Video.

    Big Tech & Free Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 2:30


    SCOTUS surprised many people when the dominantly conservative court sidestepped on government-mandated Big Tech censorship during COVID. Learn more on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: VitApSwF; 3000ad; videophilia; SeventyFour; KurArt

    COVID vaccine appeals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 2:32


    SCOTUS has rejected the latest round of COVID19 vaccine appeals, in this case brought by a nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.   Photo credits: SeventyFour; urzine; Valery Vasilyeu; Madsbo; AnnaStills; dubassy; Laricha; Anton Eine

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