Comedian of Law

Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for child abuse. The actual time she will spend behind bars will be determined by the Utah Parole Board. Chris unpacks what that actually means.   Fani Willis is in big trouble. Joel is convinced she perjured herself on the stand. If she were married and did what she did, no partner would buy her story. You don't go over to someone's house at midnight, stay until the morning, and then claim to be working on a file. That doesn't pass anyone's smell test. If she was willing to perjure herself on the stand to prosecute Trump, then what does this say about her objectivity? Finally, in our true crime series, we focus on the trial of Jesus. With Easter week approaching, Chris and Joel dig in to one of the most talked about, consequential trial on the millennia. This will be a two part series. In Part 1, we discuss the political climate for this trial as well as the dual legal systems that brought the matter to court.

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that Colorado cannot kick a presidential candidate off of a ballot. Which begs the question – what exactly were these Colorado judges thinking? That each individual state can boot off it's political enemy from a national election? Do these judges not have any ability to anticipate bad consequences? If your ruling on a political hot button issue results in a 9-0 beat down from the U.S. Supreme Court, that calls into question whether you should still possess car keys. Also, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Trump's presidential immunity case. While this case presents a fascinating question as to whether a president is liable for acts committed while president, the real issue here is timing. By taking the case, will the clock run out on this case before the election? In sports, the Denver Broncos announced they will waive Russ Wilson, ending what could be considered the greatest bust in NFL history. This might top the SF 49'ers trading for an injured OJ Simpson, the Vikings trading half their draft picks for years to the Cowboys for Hershel Walker, and the Bears decision to draft Mitch Trubisky over Mahomes. If you are asking, “who is Mitch Trubisky?” – exactly.

The Chiefs are now officially a dynasty. But where do they rank among the other dynastic NFL champs? Of course, the Chiefs are still adding to their case. While Kyle Shanahan messed up gloriously by electing to take the ball in OT, he still finished ahead of 30 other NFL head coaches.  Finally, the Chiefs celebration turned sour when gun shots rang out at the conclusion of the parade. Chris and Joel discuss where the Chiefs hold some moral responsibility by fostering a drunk fest with over a million in attendance.

The only issue left in the Trump Ballot case is whether the decision will be 9-0 or 8-1. But regardless, the Court was in agreement that political mayhem will ensue if each state were allowed to cast off a presidential candidate. I sense an insurance commercial here somewhere. But one thing is certain – politics tends to follow the circling of the drain approach. Once one state is allowed to throw out the opposing political party's leading candidate, the others will follow as our presidential elections just continue to circle the drain. Special Counsel Robert Hur found that although there was evidence that Vice President Joe Biden disclosed classified documents illegally, he did not recommend charges as no jury would convict an elderly senile dementia patient. What?!? And finally, the 49'ers square off against the Swifties in the Super Bowl this Sunday. While Chris and Joel both have their childhood teams playing in this game, they apply reason and logic in debating the important issues. For example, will Travis Kelce be distracted if his mom is left out of a million-dollar suite while his girlfriend has an entire entourage in her suite? But Joel predits why and how both teams can win.

If you are sick of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, well, sucks to be you. Because KC is going to the Super Bowl again! The Super Bowl is being played in the Raider's stadium in Las Vegas, which means the Chiefs will be playing a playoff game in Raider's stadium before the Raiders. While KC is on a roll, the 49'ers have the superior team. While KC only has 4 Pro-Bowl players on its active roster, the 49'ers have 9. This game highlights the realities when you start a QB in his prime as compared to a QB on a rookie contract. The 49'ers have a lot more money to play other star players. Trump was found liable for defaming Jean Carroll by claiming she lied in claiming he raped her over twenty years ago. Joel and Chris debate the ramifications if this jury award is allowed to stand. Now, no one on a losing side of a lawsuit can ever speak their mind about that lawsuit. Or, is this outcome explainable by saying it's the Trump effect?

What kind of a fan are you?  Discussing the levels of jerky fans.   A class action suit was brought against NFL on to uphold the anti-trust law by giving exclusive rights to a certain streaming platform. Our wacky case of the week; a man is suing 27 women from a dating site because they bashed him online. Trump is getting sued again for defamation- what a great campaign strategy to stay in the news FREE PRESS. What does “The Deep State”  actually mean? We go over the options.

Donald Trump wants to give closing remarks in his trial. Is his lawyer that stupid? He is also leading the polls going into Iowa.  How will Nikki Haley do after Chris Christie withdrew? NFL Black Monday- Who left, who stayed, and is anyone moving teams? Moving into Playoff week, what are the top matches, and who will be left standing in week 2?    

The coveted Jeffrey Epstein list was released, and ... was well, rather boring.  Joel makes his case for a Trials of the Centuries Hall of Fame.  What trials will be nominated, what is the criteria, and is the induction night going to be black tie?  Will OJ or Johnny Depp attend?   It's an underdog year in the NFL and the playoffs are around the corner. Joel and Chris gives their predictions during Courtroom Quarterback. 

When should Christmas music start playing?  The Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from ballot, will it stick?  Chris and Joel have their biggest disagreement yet over the insurrection.  And it's all about Football and how it will shake out. 

The Republican Debates are turning into the bully on the playground. Can we just cut off the mics at 60 seconds? The Sackler Family wants to step up in the payoff since Purdue Pharma is in bankruptcy and the government wants to intervene. And what is happening with the College Football Playoff Records when Chris agrees with Ron DeSantis?

It's turkey time! If you are looking for a way to prepare your turkey, Joel offers tips on smoking your turkey to perfection. Speaking of getting smoked, the Chiefs are in trouble. But is it fixable? Joel and Chris debate. Finally, the NCAA is in real legal trouble. Due to their blatant violation of the anti-trust laws, now former players are seeking damages for lost NIL opportunities. And the preliminary numbers are staggering - the NCAA is facing a 4.7 billion dollar judgement. Couldn't have happened to a nice group of people.

The Supreme Court adopted an ethics code. Don't get too excited. Apparently, it's just a written down variation of the rules it was already following, which includes no enforcement mechanisms. But Joel explains why this is still a big deal. Also concerning to Joel was whether Taylor Swift would be able to make it to the Super Bowl considering she will be performing a concert in Tokyo the day before. Christ reassures Joel that indeed, Taylor can make it back in time. And Chis and Joel explain the legal process of obtaining a TRO, which helps to explain why Harbaugh is still not coaching.

The writers come off strike and immediately we get Trump testifying on the stand in NYC. Tell me our political world is not really Saturday Night Live comedy hour! As for the merits of the case, Joel and Chris debate whether fraud occurred as no bank would rely on a self-assessed valuations of property when giving a half billion dollar loan. Mike Johnson was in the news again. Vanity Fair thought the new speaker was concealing assets by not turning over financial documents showing his wealth. Turns out he didn't disclose any documents as he didn't have any documents. He is paycheck to paycheck, just the 99% of us. The Big 10 is about to punish the University of Michigan and its head coach Jim Harbaugh for its involvement in the sign-stealing gate. Joel questions how involved the University could really have been in Sign-gate as the coach in question bought all of these tickets in his own name. If Michigan were involved in planning Sign-gate, then they need to refund everyone the cost of their diplomas as they must be absolutely worthless. No one robs a bank after signing in their name first.  

It's Halloween week. Do you dress your pets up? We have a new speaker of the house, Mike Johnson. Is he an extremist or just a God-fearing, middle-American politician? NFL bullies Houston college team on wearing powder blue uniforms. Does anyone even remember the Houston Oilers? The Trump chronicles just keeps rolling. Is Mark Cohen a viable witness?

Jenna Ellis, Trump's former attorney, has taken a plea deal in the Fulton County RICO trial.  These plea deals guarantee that the prosecution will have witnesses to call that will truthfully say what Trump was told and what Trump did. But what these plea deals do not do is magically transform the charges into actual crimes. No matter how bad the politically motivated DA wishes otherwise, challenging an election with a hail Mary legal argument is not a criminal enterprise. If anyone takes a plea that includes jail time, then that person is just an idiot. But so far, these pleas have not included jail time, and so are really pleas of convenience. Joel just got back from a trip to Springfield where he tried his hand at being a sleuth - an ace investigator doing a true crimes podcast. Unfortunately, this true crime happened over 150 years ago. But since the attorney was Honest Abe Lincoln, and was his last murder trial before accepting the Republican nomination for President, it's kind of a big deal. And finally, we unpack the conclusion of the Harmon murder trial. Was justice done? Or is this a result of prosecutorial trickery?  

Sidney Powell takes a plea deal in the Georgia RICO case. This represents the ugly in our legal system. Over prosecution leads to forced plea deals as defending yourself is worse than the plea.   In what can only be described as the signs of the times, 2 surviving college students were texting each other while a murderer went through their house killing 4 of their roommates. 911 anyone?   And Alex Murdaugh is headed toward a new trial. The County Clerk allegedly told jurors they didn't need to believe Alex Murdaugh and lied about a facebook post to get a pro-Alex juror kicked off the jury. The appeals court has stopped the appeal, and this matter is now before the trial court to see if these allegations are true.

Trump's civil trial will take an unusual twist next week when the prosecution calls convicted perjurer Michael Cohen to the stand. Is calling a convicted liar to the stand proof positive your case is more about political theater than law? George Santos is indicted and under ethical inquiry. Does this mean he fits right in at Congress? KU was punished by the NCAA this week because Adidas gave a KU player some money. How ironic is it that KU is being penalized by the NCAA for violating a rule that the Supreme Court of the United States was blatantly illegal? If you defy a blatantly illegal law, shouldn't you instead get a medal of honor? Finally, the Supreme Court is back in session. And this first case is a doozy to understand. It involves a state (South Carolina) who redrew its Congressional district lines to move certain democratic voters out of the district. These democratic voters happen to be predominately of one minority race. Is this racial gerrymandering or partisan gerrymandering?

Didn't check the box?  Is the malpractice suit filed yet or was it a strategic move? Can you keep a straight face when stating this is not a political move against Trump? So many things to break down on the Donald Trump trial.  Keven McCarthy is ousted and Joel and Chris go head to head on their beliefs.  Trevor Bauer was suspended from MLB due to accusations of sexual assault and returned with a defamation suit.  Wow, what  discovery uncovered.   

Is it time to abandon the presidential debates? Lincoln and Douglas are rolling in their graves after this week's circus. We are electing the leader of the free world based on who gets the best zinger during a debate. The quote of the night goes to Vivak Ramaswamy who said, "stopped talking while I'm interrupting." That's a mic drop moment.   Michigan State University fired its head football coach Mel Tucker. But the timing of the firing might have painted MSU into a legal corner that will cost it 80 million.   The Biden family is in odd spot. Hunter Biden is facing criminal gun charges because he sought a gun permit while strung up on drugs. So his legal team should be defending this charge by saying the law violates his Second Amdendment right to bear arms. But his dad has publicly supported gun restrictions. Will President Biden's fatherly duties beat out his presidential duties?

Murder is back in business. In the Dephi murder case, new allegations were made that the killings were part of a pagan cult ritual. Crime TV just couldn't be happier. Ruby Franke got her fame on YouTube due to her unconventional parenting style. Ironically, she is now in jail facing serious charges based on that style. It is safe to say that parenting by duct tape should never be trending. And you heard it here first - will Prime Time Deion Sanders be the next head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders? You can buy tickets for Joel's Presumed Funny comedy special at https://improvkc.com/ShowDetails/d00611b7-c6ff-4206-986a-f12bbaa1bafb/3ef90ddd-e238-427f-bd95-e028af25d0dc/The_Presumed_Funny_Tour/Kansas_City_Improv  

It what has become as part of politics and the convention strippers, impeachment is back for another season. Joel explains why impeachment works, and is here to stay. Just remember - don't sue the messenger. The NFL floats the idea of taking over college football as a minor league system. Is this just testing the waters to see the public's reaction? Or will we soon be seeing the Alabama Cowboys v. the Ohio State Patriots? A study is out that shows judicial sentencing is harsher on weeks following an upset loss by the local football team. No wonder incarcerations are up in Dallas. Here is a link to the study: https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/app.20160390  

Coach Prime Time Deion Sanders might be the best athletic participant ever. Chris makes his case, and a reluctant Joel quasi agrees. He has had an amazing career, and his coaching career has been nothing short of spectacular. Who else compares? Smoke some turkey this weekend, because it's back to the Big 8! Nebraska v. Colorado. This game promises to be must watch TV, but it will make you miss the good old days. And yes, Joel is old. In legal news, Alex Murdaugh's attorneys have filed a motion seeking a new trial, and their motion is very strong. Among the allegations are that the County Clerk fabricated a Facebook post to get a juror kicked off, a juror who would have voted not guilty. If you enjoyed round 1, you might get a round 2. And finally, do you think dogs should jump up on people or things? Well believe it or not, but that exact issue is now before the United Stated Supreme Court. Yes, we now have Fido's attention.

Stop me if you've heard this before - but Trump has been indicted. Chris and Joel discuss why this poses the most danger to Trump than the previous indictments. Michael Oher is saying the Blind Side story was false, and he was never adopted. He is suing for the economic damages he suffered from a loving family taking him in, treating him as a son, and paving the way for him to earn millions in the NFL. It also might be worth noting that Michael Oher has a new book out that needs free publicity. And finally, the NFL is back!

In a play right out of the Democratic party playbook, Trump has been indicted again. According to Joel, this is the most laughable indictment yet as the prosecutor didn't even bring the charge everyone was looking for - inciting a riot. According to Chris, keep the indictments coming as Trump has yet to learn how to tell the truth. Sadly, both Joel and Chris agree that Trump egregiously lied to the American public about the 2020 election. Chris and Joel debate how the law should treat serial liars. Fall is approaching, which means football is coming and conferences will be realigning. What will college football look like when the music ends?

The Hunter Biden Plea Deal was exposed when the judge asked the simple question of - what crimes does this plea deal cover? When the two sides gave opposing answers, the judge smelled a rat. Chris and Joel discuss what is up in Bidenland. A Florida judge gets reprimanded for hugging the lawyers after a death penalty case. Do we want our judicial system run by humans ... or AI? As if things could not get crazier, Congress held hearings on UFO and extraterrestrial life. Surprisingly, ET was not called as a witness.

Trump indicted. Again. What an interesting time we live in where the former President of the U.S. and current leader to be the next President is indicted, and the collective response is a yawn. But out of a duty of public service, Chris and Joel play lawyer and go through the indictment paragraph by paragraph to devise a winning strategy for both sides. Kouri Richin's internet search history came to light. Chris and Joel debate whether these searches should ever be done on any computer anywhere. If you can think of a search that tops these searches, please let us know!

The allegedly conservative Supreme Court upheld the Voting Rights Act and struck down Alabama's congressional district boundary lines. To which Donald Trump responded by saying, "there's a Voting Rights Act?" Who knew? The Supreme Court also ruled that VIP Products, a dog toy company, violated Jack Daniel's trademark rights by creating a dog toy named "Bad Spaniels." When asked to clarify its rulings, the Chief Justice said, "Meow." The PGA and the LIV golf tours have merged, in a stunning display of hypocrisy.  The PGA has been blasting the LIV tour for over 2 years, calling them thugs for taking Saudi blood money. Turns out, all money spends the same.

A lawyer used ChatGPT to write a brief and got busted. This is not high school. He didn't get busted for using ChatGPT to write the brief, he got in trouble when he essentially made "Chat" lead counsel. It is now Supreme Court sweeps season. No one is getting voted off the Supreme Court island, though that could be fun. But this is the time where the Court grabs the public's attention by releasing all of its big decisions from the previous year. And there are some big cases yet to be decided. Affirmative action. Voting rights. Dog toys. We preview the biggest cases yet to be decided.

Bryan Kohberger was arraigned for stabbing four college kids. Every one wants to know why he did it. But at his arraignment, he just stood silent and wouldn't even plead. Kind of like my dog when I ask her if she chewed up my socks. Sometimes silence is not your golden ticket. Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty is near record time after her lawyers put forth no defense. I guess when you are on the record for saying your children are zombies and zombies should all die, then yea, maybe silence is your best play. Taylor Phillips is one funny person! And that is not just my opinion. She won an Emmy for her comedy writing for the John Oliver show. Her new book "A Guide to Midwestern Conversations" is a must read. You can purchase your copy here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708749/a-guide-to-midwestern-conversation-by-taylor-kay-phillips/ And finally, in an epic marketing masterpiece, LeBron James said he is thinking about retirement after he laid an egg in the NBA playoffs. Now NO ONE is talking about the fact his team was swept from the playoffs. Genius. Pure genius.

A jury found Ed Sheeran did not steal Marvin Gaye's hit song "Let's Get It On" when he recorded his hit song "Thinking Out Loud." We brought on the Rock and Roll lawyer to discuss the law on ripping off someone's riff. A college-aged student faked her own abduction to hide the fact that she dropped out of college. Kids these days .... Finally, a person sued Celebrity Cruise line after they stored a deceased person's body in the fridge. This explains the funky taste of the potato salad.

New evidence in the Lori Vallow Daybell case now links Lori to the site where her two kids were buried on her 5th husband's property. At what point do the previous ex's say, "yea, we didn't see this coming."   Alex Murdaugh is now claiming the dog didn't do it. Previously, he said his dog tripped his housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, causing her death. Now he is changing his story. Expert and non-experts alike are in agreement that this sudden change of story will do nothing to hurt his credibility. Apparently, when you lie about not being at the murder scene minutes before your son and wife are brutally murdered, your reputation really can't get any worse.   The Supreme Court held that a death row inmate can seek to have the DNA checked on a belt that was found near the dead body to see if it will clear his name. Three justices dissented saying, "nope, you asked for this too late, so sucks to be you." Wow, I felt bad telling people they signed up for a tennis league too late. Imagine telling someone they were too late, so now the consequence is death. Might seem a bit harsh.  

Ron DeSantis takes on Disney, and I don't get it. It's ugly politics at its worst, and this is coming from a person who is a DeSantis supporter. Trump sues Cohen. What took him so long? The year was 2018 when Trump heard his private conversation with lawyer being aired over the evening news. Five years later, Trump files suit. It must be Wacky Wednesday as the words Trump and Self-Control are now in the same headline. Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial continued. The prosecution spent its time showing that Lori is a religious nut who believed that her kids were zombies and thus should get an early start on their next lives. The defense continued with its strategy of saying, "yes Lori is the worst parent of all time as she didnt know where her kids were for 2 months and were later found dead on her fifth husband's property, but ... you cant prove she did the killing."

The Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial is underway. She is on trial for murdering her two kids and the former wife of her new husband. We discuss why the recent uptick in murdering children. Alex Murdaugh has new digs in a prison that builds office furniture. Too bad inmates can't sign their names to the furniture, or this would be big business. Finally, in our wacky case segment, Anheuser-Busch sued for false advertising after a guy drank the beer, and didn't experience the life of hot chicks clamoring over him like depicted in the commercials. Who knew? For more details on this lawsuit, check out the opinion here: https://casetext.com/case/overton-v-anheuser-busch For more comedic takes on the law, follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/comedianoflaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedian_of... Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/comedianoflaw We offer comedic Continuing Legal Education courses: https://onlinecles.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedian-of-law/id1475370483 Listen to our podcast where we discuss legal happenings with a dose of humor: http://podcast.comedianoflaw.com Our Blog: https://onlinecles.com/blog/

Trump was indicted. Immediately, there were celebrations at CNN, the Democratic Party Headquarters, and Trump Tower. Yes, all three stand to benefit greatly by this indictment. The loser here? Ron Desantis. Trump is a ratings boom for all involved. Chris and Joel unpack the legal basis for the indictment. Plus, we introduce a weekly segment on Wacky Case of the Week. In this inaugural segment, we examine a lawsuit against a dry cleaner for 65 million dollars because a pair of pants went missing.

Donald Trump is facing an imminent indictment for sloppy record keeping of business expenses. No matter the outcome, QuickBooks has to jump on this golden marketing opportunity. If Trump goes down for the manner in which his books are kept, will Al Capone give him the proverbial head nod, as in "I know what you're going through big guy." Plus, a federal court ruled that the police are liable for property damage when they riddle your home with bullet holes trying to catch a bad guy. Finally, Chris and Joel debate whether amateurism is a viable business model in college sports. To which the SEC teams are saying, "what's this amateurism thing you're all talking about?"

Stephen Smith was murdered in Hampton County, South Carolina in 2015. Now that Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murdering Maggie and Paul, the Smith murder has been re-opened. Plus we cover updates to the Buffalo Wild Wings lawsuit, Flores v. NFL, Michael Irvin v. Marriott and the Supreme Court.

Sam Sheppard was convicted, both in the court of public opinion and the court of law, of murdering his wife in brutal fashion. The Supreme Court overturned the conviction due to the widespread publicity unduly prejudicing the trial. Did the same thing happen with the Netflix special and the Murdaugh murder trial? Plus, Chris and Joel lament the loss of $20,000 in student loan non-forgiveness. Finally, Joel teaches Chris to do the Rock Chalk Jayhawk chant. Go KU!

Alex Murdaugh can't join O.J. on the "let's find the real killer" tour. The jury, in just under 45 minutes of deliberating time, found him guilty of murdering his wife and son. Chris and Joel discuss how the defense proved reasonable doubt, but that didn't matter in this lowcountry area that had it's fill of the Murdaugh dynasty.

The KC Chiefs are Super Bowl Champs! Chris and Joel unpack the big game, plus give their thoughts on the true MVP. In legal news, NCAA v. Johnson was argued this week over whether student athletes are employees and should be paid overtime. Finally, a couple paid an over 4 grand for a cup of coffee. I just hope for that price, they got his name right.

The Super Bowl brings us the Kelce Bowl, the Andy Reid Bowl, and the Blowout Bowl. Joel and Chris discuss the big game and make predictions that border on future-telling. Also, the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is underway in South Carolina, putting a spotlight on whether motive is required to convict. And finally, Joel encounters the real Big Easy in New Orleans and has stories to prove it.

Alec Baldwin's murder charge: political pandering or was there actual criminal negligence? The Supreme Court takes up the issue over whether a 93 year old lady should be evicted from a $40,000 condo for not paying $15,000 in taxes. Chris and Joel point out how there are a lot of unanswered questions with this case, including where does one even find a $40,000 condo? During last week's wildcard playoff round, we saw possibly the dumbest play in the history of the NFL.

In today's podcast, Joel and Chris review the funniest moments at the Supreme Court, both past and present. They play clips of laughter and review the jokes and the cases that created the laughs.  In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning at 36:20), Joel and Chris talk picks and review the coming games.   

In today's podcast episode, Joel and Chris review the year in legal news, starting with the Southwest Airlines meltdown and what Southwest owes you for cancellations and delays. Next, they review the Monarchy's transfer of power, Brittney Griner's return, the best of the movies, and the Depp v. Heard trial. When it comes to sports, Joel and Chris review football's bowl system, Tom Brady's season, and NFL playoffs.

In today's podcast, Joel and Chris talk about the settling of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard case. They review other defamation cases and the outcomes. Next, they talk the Jan. 6 committee and Trump charges. This leads to a conversation around 2024 and Trump's bid for presidency.  In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning minute 32:55), Joel and Chris talk NFL playoffs and MVP candidates. 

In today's podcast episode, Joel and Chris discuss the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case around free speech and discrimination and Alito's unfortunate comments. Next, they talk about Elon Musk and the Twitter files regarding suppressed information. Then, they dig into the third attempt to ban TikTok. In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning 34:30), Joel and Chris review the NFL and the effectiveness of systems. They debrief Tom Brady's rough year and recent crypto lawsuit against him. 

In today's episode, Joel and Chris talk the latest in legal news. First, that talk about the Ticketmaster fiasco of getting Taylor Swift tickets and the potential legal fallout to break up the monopoly. Next, they review Elizabeth Holmes' sentencing. Then, they review Joel's Top 10 Wacky Cases of the last year from parodying the police to defamation lawsuits.  In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning 37:45), Joel and Chris talk college football playoffs. They review the top 4 teams and make predictions. 

In today's podcast episode, Joel and Chris review the turnout and results of the midterms. Next, they lean into the comedy of Comedian of Law and talk about when it might be time to consider a new lawyer... like when your lawyer has a tip jar on their desk or a side gig as an Uber driver. Turning back to legal news, they review some changes and challenges that may come about due to the election results. They also review the Respect for Marriage Act.  In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning minute 38:10), Joel and Chris review the season of the NFL so far and make predictions for games to come.

In today's podcast, Joel and Chris review the election process and the emerging lawsuits coming from this year's voting season. They talk ballot harvesting and protecting the right to vote. Next, Joel and Chris play Deal or No Deal and review some interesting court cases.  Lastly, Joel is joined by comedian and lawyer Cary Phillips. They play a clip of Cary's comedy and review the comedic processes. Joel and Cary discuss the industry of comedy, what it takes to create funny jokes, and when comedy gets "too edgy." In Courtroom Quarterback (Beginning minute 1:25:30), Joel and Chris talk quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady. Then, they review NFL games and picks.

In today's episode, Joel and Chris discuss election season, affirmative action, and sports. They review the recent Supreme Court case around Harvard's and University of North Carolina's potential discriminative admissions. They debate diversity and how to define it. Next, they talk Trump's tax returns before the Supreme Court. In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning minute 43:45), Joel and Chris talk recent sports news and college playoff rankings. They review conferences and TV payouts. Lastly, they review NFL picks. 

In today's podcast, Joel and Chris discuss Garvey v. City of New York which deals with city workers who were fired for not being vaccinated. They discuss the inconsistencies of vaccine mandate orders and the firing of these employees. Next, they talk Lindsey Graham and his subpoena to testify about Georgia elections.  In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning minute 35:55), Joel and Chris talk college playoffs and NFL. 

In today's podcast episode, Joel and Chris talk about the Supreme Court rejection of Trump's request for a special master in the Mar-a-lago case. They talk about humor in the courtroom and the right to engage in parody. They review recent case Novak v. City of Parma dealing with a joke at the expense of the police and the Onion's amicus brief in response to the case that skillfully mixes law and humor. They also talk Ted Cruz's campaign financing.  In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning minute 48:15), Joel and Chris review the latest from the NFL.