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How can you avoid trespassing while playing Pokemon GO? Is "To Catch a Predator" entrapment? Can you use a spring gun in the fall? Lawyer Mike Meadows and his dude like brother-in-law Tommy Smirl tackle the pressing issues of the day in a legal podcast geared to educate and entertain lawyers and non…

Court Appointed


    • Jun 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 230 EPISODES

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    229: Lady of the Dunes v Jaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 42:01


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy examine the mystery of The Lady of the Dunes  An unsolved murder since 1974 and what theories and updates have occurred since her body was found 47 years ago.  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    228: Somerton Man v 1948 Intrigue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 49:30


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy examine the mystery of the Somerton Man.  An unsolved murder since 1948 and why we may shortly have some answers after all this time.  Join us on our madcap recap!!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    227: Charlie v The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 46:11


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy look at the law from a 6 year old's point of view.  How come our laws don't make sense and the ones in the future seem to be concentrated on food and clothes colors??  Join us in the mind of special guest Charlie McElroy!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    226: Herbalife v FTC, FDA, SEC & USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 45:06


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy discuss the Pyramid scheme like business of Herbalife.  Despite paying hundreds of millions of dollars in fines, they continue on.  But what new form have they taken on??  Just give a listen to find out!!   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    225: Sanctuary v Fact or Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 35:35


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy discuss the concept of Sanctuary.  Can you be arrested while seeking sanctuary in a church?  What is asylum ??  We need some answers here!!   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    224: T Swift v Music IP Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 51:57


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy discuss the struggle of Taylor Swift to regain her music catalogue.  What laws were in play and how do all these IP type rights work anyway??  Where does the fast acting government fit in all of this??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    223: Amityville Horror v Amityville Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 47:42


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy discuss the actual story behind the 1979 movie, "The Amityville Horror".  While the haunting gets the press the family murder that predated it, was the real horror!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    222: More Guns v More Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 48:28


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy discuss the recent trend in allowing more open carry and permitless carry of guns in states.  Despite constant mass shooting events, it seems the whole nation wants more guns.  Can this be a good thing??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    221: Public Health v Political Pull

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 49:39


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Rileigh and Tommy discuss the growing trend of politicians deciding what is Good Public Health Policy and what is Bad Public Health Policy.  What do those nerd scientists know anyway about, well ... errr ... Science!!!  Let cooler heads prevail !!   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    220: Reputation v Free Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 47:11


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy introduce new Co-Host Rileigh Smirl.  Then they discuss the difference in Libel / Slander laws between the US and the UK.  Who is right, and why is there a difference??  Jolly Good show old Chap!!   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    219: Sex Trafficking v Legal Apathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 50:17


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the open secret in Portsmouth, Ohio of drug addiction and sex trafficking.  Women have died and disappeared and an elderly lawyer has been connected to them all since the 1970's.  Then why is he still a free man???   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    218: The Big Game v We Can't Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 40:24


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the "Big Game" but we can't say the name.  Listen in and we'll tell you why.  Additionally, this big game is the generator of many lawsuits and fraudulent activity.  Let the buyer beware!!   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    217: The War on Drugs v Crack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 50:09


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the documentary "Crack".  It outlines the emergence of both Crack and the Mandatory Sentencing Laws that were driven by the Crack epidemic starting in the 1980's.  Were these laws racist and was the CIA ultimately behind the large quantities of Cocain that created this mess??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    216: Pardon Me Too v Trumps Parting Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 63:10


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Pardons issued by DJT in the wee hours of the morning in his final hours as President.  How does this work and where did this power come from??  Is it used for good or evil ... maybe some of each.  Our final analysis may surprise you!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    215: Seditious Insurrection V Impeachment Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 55:33


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the second Impeachment of DJT.  Also, what are the legal definitions and implications of insurrection and sedition and discuss if those things actually occurred!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    214: NASCAR Fraud v Football Grift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 50:18


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the strange but true stories of some scammers with amazing nerve.  One lived out his dream of going fast, while the other made a living riding the pine for various Football Clubs in Brazil.  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    213: Christmas Vacation v Legal Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 51:32


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the legal aspects of Clark Griswolds misadventures throughout "Christmas Vacation".  What are some of the real life legal problems that he may encounter??  Come on people just play along!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    212: FELA v Workers Comp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 60:37


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the different Workers Comp Law that covers Railroad Employees and the history of how it came to be.  Since we are on the subject of the railroad, Tommy may throw in a story or two as well, so put your boots on because it's getting deep!!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    211: Employee rights v Mandatory Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 52:12


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Legality of requiring employees to take the Covid Vaccine, once it becomes available.  Can an employer require or merely suggest and what if said employee has a bad reaction to it??  Is the employer then legally liable??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    210: Documentaries v Slanting the View

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 65:00


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the issue of Documentaries.  Why are so many getting sued and how come they can film illegal activity and not be culpable??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    209: Voter Fraud v Frivolous Filings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 55:22


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the issue of Voter Fraud and the likelihood that wide-spread voter fraud occurred.  How was it claimed and where is the evidence.?? Has it happened before??   There may have been some, but not in the way you may think!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    208: Donkey Kong v SLAPP 'em Billy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 53:14


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the full contact sport of video game high scores.  What are your rights when your high score isn't accepted??  I know, I know,, and yes I'm serious !!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    207: Contact Tracing v Personal Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 54:59


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Contact Tracing.  Employer limits and liabilities as well as HIPAA implications.  Where is the technology to help or are we too suspicious to comply due to all the data breaches??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    206: Burial Laws v Composting Grand Pa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 51:50


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss  the laws pertaining to burials.  I mean it is Halloween week, so why not just go there??  The Do's and Don't's of what you can do to place your loved one in their final resting place.  Is that creepy enough for ya???  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB. Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7704598-embezzlement-v-a-nice-asset/edit)

    205: Embezzlement v A Nice Asset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 54:34


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss embezzlement.  Who does it, how to get away with it, where to send our cut to....  er wait, that's not right!!  I mean what it is and how it is different from just plain theft.  Yeah, uhh, just forget that other stuff I said!!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    204: Auto Dealer History v Tesla Loophole

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 54:24


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the U.S. concept of Automobile Dealerships.  How they came to be and why they wield the power to suppress Direct Online sales of new cars.  What is Tesla doing to get around that??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    203: Product Liability v Privity Galore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 54:49


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the U.S. born concept of Product Liability.  Res Ipsa baby !!  You see the result ?  Now you're going to pay!!  Expressed or Implied, find out where your warranty ends and someone else's responsibility begins.  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    202: Insurance Rate v Gender Irate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 52:33


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the inequity between Insurance Rates for Men and Women.  While men are punished on the front end, it looks like women get theirs later on.  How can Insurance Companies use gender to discriminate??  There should be a Law!!  Maybe ? The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    201: Fortnite v Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 39:39


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Lawsuit filed by Fortnite against Apple for not playing fair.  Apple Pay's 30% "Tax" on games is outrageous and Fortnite is trying to save money for the masses.   (Or else sell more games).  Anyway give a listen for more...  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    200: NRA v NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 64:37


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Lawsuit filed by New York to dissolve the NRA.  How can they do that?  Why New York?  Is this just politically motivated?  Why don't they just move?  Stay tuned for more...   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    199: Hypnosis v Zaney Witnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 60:00


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the use of hypnosis in court cases.  Is it a good idea?  Can you rely on it ?  Will it even be allowed??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    198: Food Laws v Butter Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 52:06


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the serious business of butter.  While we are at it let's throw in some cheese and maybe some fruits and vegetables.   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    197: Birth of a State v Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 52:10


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Birthday of West Virginia and how it became a state.  It is unique in the fact it is the only state born from rebellion and war.  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    196: J Edgar v J Seberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 54:06


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the J Edgar Hoover FBI and their lawless and titillating investigation of American Celebrities and the American public in general.  How did one depraved individual lead a top government department into violating so may rights??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    195: Martial Law v Protest Rubicon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 48:45


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss , "Can he do that??"  Trump has said that he will send our nations military into any state that doesn't control rioters itself.  Does he have that power and has that been done before??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    194: Subrogation v Legal Safeword

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 44:07


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Subrogation, Hold Harmless and other legal things that are used in settling insurance claims.  It either makes others whole or a hole, … I'm still not completely clear on that??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    193: Limine Snickets v Probative Value

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 50:31


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the use of "Motion in Limine".  Say what??!!  I know, me neither.  Let's just say we are on the threshold of knowledge unless it is granted, then ... no knowledge.  Mike will explain, but don't ask for his advice on a Lemony Cake !!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    192: Citizens Arrest v Make My Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 53:16


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the fact, fiction and practicality of performing a Citizens Arrest.  Is it ever a good idea ??  What are the Do's and Don'ts should you decide to become an amateur Cop??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    191: Gladys Kravitz v The Red Scare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 53:43


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the period in US History known as "The Red Scare".  How is it similar to todays Social Distance vigilantes??  Be careful who you turn in, because the next one offered up, may be you !!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    190: Pandemic Shortage v Trumps Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 50:49


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the executive order making meat plants pack more meat.  Our meat is in short supply due to a bottle neck at the processing plants.  What does this executive order really do ???  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    189: Missouri v Communist China

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 50:34


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the great state of Missouri and their lawsuit against China.  How is this possible and what are the chances of success??  If they can do it, then about 49 other states will say, "Show Me" how to do it !!  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    188: Price Gouging v See Batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 47:39


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the difference between Capitalism and being a socially negligent jerk.  How are price gouging laws applied and where does their authority come from? Let's use a little hand sanitizer and see what the Dudes think.  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    187: Witnesses v. Doin' It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 43:15


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss how legal life and the practice of law has changed because of the pandemic.  What are some formalities that have to be dispensed with? Can Mike complete a sentence without eliciting a chuckle from Tommy? The dudes are doin' it, doin' it, and doin' it well as the Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    186: Pandemic v US Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 51:44


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the current move by the DOJ to suspend certain rights of the US Constitution.  Sure it is for the good of all in these Social Distancing times, but can it have darker implications down the road ??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    185: Typhoid Mary v The Old Cookin' Stool

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 52:45


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the true story of Typhoid Mary.  Was she a person to brazenly disregard public safety or did she simply not understand what was happening or why??  Have we ever had similar incidents in the past ??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    184: Quarantine v Corona Cruise 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 54:46


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the history of laws pertaining to Quarantines.  What gives the government the right to impose them and who first even thought of doing this ??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    Introducing Life's Little Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 13:18


    Mike and Tommy have a new podcast for you all to preview! Life's Little Mysteries is the newest Audioboom original podcast and co-production with Live Science. This podcast is for everyone and anyone who loves science and wants to know more about everything around us. Join hosts Mindy Weisberger and Jeanna Bryner of Live Science every Monday as they give you the low-down on all things big and small that truly make you wonder. Life's Little Mysteries has new episodes every Monday. Subscribe to Life's Little Mysteries on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-little-mysteries/id1496044775.  (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-little-mysteries/id1496044775.)

    183: Bob Richards v Footnote in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 45:40


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss a little known ruling from the 70's that was recently left to die out due to lack of interest.  Bob Richards was its' name and cars were his game, and now he is no more.  Why you ask ... well then listen in !!   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    182: Pardon Me v Heros, Pirates & Millionaires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 55:57


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Pardons.  Who can give them and how do they get selected??  Are there any limits or oversight??  Also, how many pardons are too many pardons??   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    181: iPhone Throttling v Apple Infamey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 49:01


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the recent ruling against Apple by the French government over planned obsolescence.  This opened up a plethora of other shady Apple practices.   The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

    180: Quiet Titles v Adversely Loud Possession

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 51:15


    On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the reason for a Quiet Title.  What are the reasons and why is it important.  But mostly, who would be Adverse to it??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

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