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FindLaw's 5 Cases in 5 Minutes is a weekly podcast bringing you the most important, amusing, and outrageous legal decisions from the past week in just 5 short minutes. There are thrills, chills, and bitter pills in this weekly peek at our nation's courts designed to help you track the moving target…

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    Student Debt, Contempt of Court, Contraceptives Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 5:14


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: In Re: Crocker Hayes v. Skywest Airlines, Inc Winzer v. Kaufman County State of California v. Little Sisters of the Poor In Re: Stone Relevant Articles Not Every Loan Related to Education is a Nondischargeable Student Loan Legal Secretary Contempt Charge for Gesture at SkyWest Trial OK Federal judge: 'If we want to stop mass shootings, we should stop punishing police officers' Trump Birth Control Religious Opt-Out Properly Blocked: Ninth Circuit D.C. Circuit Upholds Roger Stone's Media Ban With Trial Looming Legal Limerick of the Week:  A tough lesson was recently learned; By a legal secretary that earned; A court reprimand; With a wave of her hand. Play with fire and you're going to get burned. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Mishaps, Miscalculations, Massachusetts Vaping

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 5:46


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Pearson Rainey v. Taylor Sandy Hook Defamation Massachusetts Vaping Wonsey v. City of Chicago Relevant Articles 9th Circuit: Knife on Bank Counter Isn’t Armed Bank Robbery It’s All Fun and ‘The Game’ Until Somebody Gets Hurt Sandy Hook Families Sue Alex Jones and InfoWars for Defamation Vaping and E-Cigarette Laws by State Preserving the Record for Appeal: Top Ten Mistakes Legal Limerick of the Week: A lawsuit should be crafted with care; With all relevant arguments there; For the court to assess; If you give them a mess; You'll be tossed out on your derriere.    Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Trump, Gambling, Jailhouse Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 5:23


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Trump v. Mazars USA Trump v. Deutsche Bank, AG Flynt v. Shimazu Byrd v. Skipper Nigl v. Litscher Relevant Articles Can my Accountant Release my Tax Returns? Donald Trump’s Tax Returns and the Second Circuit California Gambling Laws The Right to Counsel Can You Get Married in Jail, Prison? Legal Limerick of the Week: The president's taking a chance; With his current privacy stance; Can he keep his books; From curious looks? Either way we'll regard him askance.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.   For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Airbnb, Facebook, Net Neutrality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 5:47


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Rosenblatt v. City of Santa Monica ECJ Facebook Ruling Mozilla Corporation v. Federal Communications Commission Harte v. Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnson, Kansas Marrache v. Bacardi USA Relevant Articles Snare Bnb: Learn Local Rules to Avoid Room-Rental Woes Google Victory in International Battle Over Right to be Forgotten The Net Neutrality Fight Moves to the States (Probably) Can Police Search Through Your Trash? Ancient Law Causes Trouble in Paradise for Bacardi Legal Limerick of the Week: Some folks prefer a neutral net; But the fed's laws are posing a threat; It isn't too late; For some help from your state; And that is as good as you'll get.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.   For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Government Secrets, Targeted Advertising, Bullies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 6:12


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Speech First, Inc. v. Schlissel The New York Times Company v. US Department of Justice Broward Bulldog, Inc. v. US Department of Justice Facebook Targeted Advertising Brock Turner Fallout Relevant Articles Free Speech Advocates Stand Up For Bullies Torture’s Paper Trail What is FOIA, How Does It Work? Age Discrimination Claims for Facebook’s Targeted Ads Voters Recall Judge Aaron Persky in ‘Stanford Rape Case’ Legal Limerick of the Week: Bullies have a right to free speech; And schools that are looking to teach; A bit of decorum; May need to ignore 'em; If the courts say their rules overreach.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Life Sentence, Celebrity Conviction, State Torture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 4:56


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Hernandez v. US Husayn v. US Schaw v. Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County, Inc. US v. Kirby Felicity Huffman Sentencing Relevant Articles Cops Are Now Detaining U.S. Citizens Just for Being Latinx  A Bid to Litigate the Legality of U.S. Sponsored Torture in Federal Court: Will it Succeed?  The Americans With Disabilities Act - Overview Types of Criminal Sentences Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman Star in College Admissions Scandal Legal Limerick of the Week: Sunlight disinfects best; But we are waging a war that's suppressed; Without any review; What can we all do; To avoid becoming what we detest? Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    LinkedIn Data, Fake News, Senator Assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 6:17


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Kaffaga v. The Estate of Thomas Steinbeck HiQ Labs v. LinkedIn Corporation Rich v. Fox News Network, LLC Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Trump US v. Boucher Relevant Articles The Steinbeck Family’s Wrath Over Copyrights Continues Ninth Circuit Finds LinkedIn Can’t Stop Data Scraping Is There Liability for Publishing Fake News? 30 Subpoenas Issued in Trump Emoluments Clause Lawsuit Rand Paul Attacker’s Sentence Unreasonable, Says Sixth Circuit Legal Limerick of the Week: One wonders if Fox feels remorse; For manufacturing a credible source. It's plainly not just; To violate our trust; Is this practice something they endorse? Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Facebook Fearmonger, Straight Pride Protest, Spousal Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 6:46


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Khan Straight Pride Protester Prosecution New Mexico v. Gutierrez US v. Waggy Grimes v. Molish Relevant Articles Fiction or Felony? An Uber Driver’s Facebook Posts Inspire Fear What is Prosecutorial Discretion? A New Legal Reason to Keep Secrets From Your Spouse: No More Privilege Can Prank Calls Get You Arrested? Federal or State Court: Subject Matter Jurisdiction Legal Limerick of the Week: Take care what you post when online; The police might take it as a sign; That your freedom should end; FBI they will send; If you're violent in what you opine.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.   For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Service Dogs, Mass Shootings, Church Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 6:15


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Doucette v. Georgetown Public Schools Matheis v. CSL Plasma, Inc. Sanders v. US US v. Town of Colorado City, Arizona Anderson v. Pollard Relevant Articles School to Pay $10K for Denying Disabled Student’s Service Dog A Business Owner’s Guide to Service Dogs Dylann Roof Sentenced to Death After 3-Hour Deliberation Arizona Town Tied Local Government to Religion, 9th Circuit Says Man Sues Frenemy For Not Giving Up Ex-Wife’s Contact Info Legal Limerick of the Week: When relationships come to an end; Don't bother to sue your ex-friend; There isn't a right; To a judge for your fight; Broken hearts aren't for courtrooms to mend. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Transgender Prisoners, Same Sex Marriage, Abortion Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 5:27


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Turco v. City of Englewood, New Jersey Ermold v. Davis Telescope Media Group v. Lucero Edmo v. Corizon Vanderhoef v. Dixon Relevant Articles Chicago’s ‘Bubble Zone’ for Abortion Clinics Upheld Same-Sex Couple Back to Court Against Kim Davis Wedding Discrimination After the Same-Sex Marriage Ruling State Must Provide Sex-Change Operation for Prisoner: Judge Is It a Crime to Point a Gun at Someone? Legal Limerick of the Week: Even off-duty police; Should be mindful of keeping the peace; It's just a fact; That a threatening act; Doth the public opinion decrease. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Intangible Amazon, Fake Reviews, Jeffrey Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 6:01


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Amazon.com Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Animal Legal Defense Fund v. US Dept. of Agriculture Ohio State University Trademark Wolfe v. Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC Jeffrey Epstein Relevant Articles Amazon Escapes $1.5 Billion Tax Bill Is a Chimpanzee Entitled to Habeas Relief? Ohio State University Wants to Trademark the Word “The” Pennsylvania Firm Faces Lawsuit Over Allegedly Fake Online Reviews The Legal Giants Battling Over the Epstein Case Legal Limerick of the Week: A fraudulent online review; Is something you shouldn't ought do; It causes more shame; When clients complain; And you'll regret the attention you drew.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.   For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Palin, Privacy, Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 5:30


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Palin v. The New York Times Company Studdard v. Shelby County, TN Patel v. Facebook In Re: Google Inc. Cookie Placement Consumer Privacy Litigation Dumont v. Reily Foods Co. Relevant Articles Sarah Palin’s Libel Suit Against NYT Should Go To Discovery Is Firing at a Dog When Children Are Nearby Clearly Unreasonable? Class Action Status Approved for Claims Against Facebook’s Facial Recognition Technology 3rd Cir. Revives Class Action Over Google’s Cookie Tracking Massachusetts Deceptive Trade Practices Laws Legal Limerick of the Week: Even if it tastes like a dream; A coffee's not what it seems; It has no hazelnut; That's established, but; I wonder, does it have any cream?   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Beverage Battle, Facebook Terrorism, Marijuana Mail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 5:16


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: SportFuel, Inc. v. PepsiCo, Inc. Force v. Facebook The Estate of Stanley Kaufmann v. Rochester Institute of Technology Silvertop Associates, Inc. v. Kangaroo Manufacturing, Inc. US v. Buchanan Relevant Articles SportFuel Loses Appeal Over Gatorade Slogan “The Sport Fuel Company” Germany Considers Suing Facebook Over Users’ Racist Posts What is a “Work Made for Hire?” 3rd Circuit Hears Battle of the Banana Costumes Is It Legal to Mail Marijuana? Legal Limerick of the Week: SportFuel might say that it stinks; How Gatorade markets its drink; But if they want a beverage; With marketing leverage; Generic names could use a rethink. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Facebook Parodies, Bald Eagles, Fake Cops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 5:55


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: State of Tennessee v. US Department of State Novak v. City of Parma US v. Tree Top US v. Bonin Yeager v. National Public Radio Relevant Articles Refugee Resettlement in the US Parody: Fair Use Or Copyright Infringement If I Find an Eagle Feather, Can I Keep It? Is it Constitutional to Impersonate a Cop After U.S. v. Alvarez? Libel, Slander, and Defamation Law: The Basics Legal Limerick of the Week: It might seem like a bit of fun; But before you go flashing a gun; Take a moment, just stop; Recall, you're not a cop; And, at this rate, you'll never be one.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Wifi Allergy, Nazi Crybaby, Sovereign Dummy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 5:51


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: G. v. The Fay School Heard v. Finco Croce v. The New York Times Co. US v. Schmidt US v. Hansen Relevant Articles Wi-Fi Allergies Not a Thing (at Least Not Under the ADA) The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act Defamation, Libel and Slander Nazi Salute at City Meeting Protected by First Amendment Sovereign Citizens Say Law Doesn’t Apply to Them, Get Arrested Anyway Legal Limerick of the Week: You'll forgive me for laughing, mein herr; But it's a wonderfully funny affair; When the court finds the fact; That your beliefs are whacked; And you complain that your treatment's unfair.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Trump Tweets, Dirty Prisons, Witchy Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 6:31


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Knight First Amendment Institute v. Trump In Re: Donald Trump Dillard v. City of Springdale May v. Segovia Williamson v. Brevard County Relevant Articles Second Circuit: Trump Can’t Block Twitter Foes Maryland, D.C. Lack Standing to Challenge Trump in Emoluments How the Internet Can Help Crime Victims Prisoners’ Rights Legislative Prayer Is Still OK in Nearly All Cases Legal Limerick of the Week: The President has been told that he needs; To allow public access to his feeds; He won't get to hide; His expressions of pride; Or his anti-immigrant screeds.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.   For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Legal Limerick Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 6:35


    This week we look back at a year of Legal Limericks about Technology's impact on the law and society. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Pilfered Picasso, Facebook Evidence, Diet Coke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 5:45


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Zuckerman v. The Metropolitan Museum of Art US v. Nyah US v. Griffith Transgender Student Athletes Geffner v. The Coca-Cola Company Relevant Articles Time Limits to Bring a Case: The ‘Statute of Limitations’ Facebook Keeps getting More Government Subpoenas Details on State Marijuana Laws High School Runners File Federal Complaint Over Transgender Athletes Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper Sued for Misleading ‘Diet’ Soda Ads Legal Limerick of the Week: The police will make the most; Of your social media post; Take care what you do; They're looking at you; If you show of your crimes you are toast. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Cuss Words, Gun Nuts, Prison Witches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 6:33


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: IANCU v. Brunetti Game and Technology Co., Ltd. v. Activision Blizzard, Inc. Beers v. Attorney General of the US Jones v. Davis Cavin v. Michigan Department of Corrections Relevant Articles FUCT Up? Supreme Court Allows Immoral, Scandalous Trademarks Patents: Make Sure Your Idea is Useful, Novel, and Non-Obvious Gun Laws Fifth Amendment Miranda Rights Wiccans Can Pursue Challenge to CA Prisons’ Five Faiths Policy  Legal Limerick of the Week: When the government decides what's profane; Their decisions give me a migraine. The policing of thought; Of what's nice and what's not; Is not logic, it's legerdemain.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Naked Attacker, Dueling Sheriffs, Facebook Robocall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 7:26


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Bi v. McAuliffe US v. Gustus Charleston v. McCarthy Karnoski v. Trump Duguid v. Facebook Relevant Articles What Is an EB-5 Investment Visa? ‘I Was Drunk’ Is Not a Defense to a Crime Workplace Retaliation Transgender Servicemembers Allowed in The Military, or Not? What You Can Do About Unsolicited Telephone Marketing Calls and Faxes Legal Limerick of the Week: Facebook is everywhere, it seems; With its updates and messages and memes; They'll contact your phone; They won't leave you alone; If they could, they would post in your dreams.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Facebook Prosecution, Parkland Officer, Government Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 6:21


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Parkland Prosecution US v. Yong US v. Vinagre-Hernandez Return Mail, Inc. v. US Postal Service Facebook Prosecution Relevant Articles Parkland Students Target Police in School Shooting Lawsuit Nevada Gambling Laws Drug Trafficking/Distribution Patent Infringement and Litigation Bad Day for Facebook and Big Tech Legal Limerick of the Week: Facebook makes a gold mine; From info that's shared online. When concerns are raised; They are wholly unfazed; And assure us that everything's fine.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Wedding Riot, Conservationist Conflict, Emperor Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 6:14


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Blomquist v. Horned Dorset Primavera, Inc. Washington v. Barr Center for Biological Diversity v. US Forest Service Sierra Club, Inc. v. US Fish and Wildlife Service Wind v. People of the State of Colorado Relevant Articles Premises Liability: Who is Responsible? Federal Marijuana Laws Summary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act What is FOIA, How Does it Work? ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Emperor Can’t Remove Case to Federal Court Legal Limerick of the Week: Bullets that are made out of lead; Are not something birds should be fed; There are just 75; Condors left alive; We must act or they'll all end up dead.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Mad Murderer, Shiv Bottom, Sovereign Citizen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 7:08


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Azano Matsura Eerie Insurance Company v. Amazon.com, Inc. US v. Shields Gonzales v. Davis Bradford: Holmes v. Grant County Sheriff’s Office Relevant Articles Electioneering Laws and Election Interference What is Product Liability? Prisoners’ Rights Criminal Sentencing Sovereign Citizens Say Law Doesn’t Apply to Them, Get Arrested Anyway Legal Limerick of the Week: After a loud prison ruckus; Two shanks were found in a tuckus; The defense then pleaded; That they were needed; But the argument ended up luckless.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Sex Slaves, Drug Cartels, Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 6:37


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Fowler v. Benson Floridaman Riggs v. Gibbs US v. Carpenter US v. Raniere Relevant Articles Drivers License Can’t Be Revoked for Being Poor in Tennessee Drunk Driving on a Moped or Scooter Synthetic Marijuana K2 Coming Under Fire Drug Cartels and Organized Crime Seagram’s Liqour Heiress Indicted in Sex Slave Pyramid Scheme Legal Limerick of the Week: If you misplace the drug cartel's weed; You'll pay with some dastardly deed; And it won't take too long; Before things go all wrong; And the feds will then promptly intercede.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Contraception, Assault Rifles, Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 6:04


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Massachusetts v. USDHHS Worman v. Healey Taylor v. City of Saginaw Board of Forensic Document Examiners v. ABA Rubies Costume Company v. US Relevant Articles A Primer on the Affordable Care Act’s “Employer Mandate” Gun Laws Nope, Parking Cops Can’t Chalk Your Tires Anymore Documentary Evidence U.S. Import Requirements Legal Limerick of the Week: It's a difficult opponent to spar; When you sue the American Bar; They know all the rules; And have all the tools; So your lawsuit won't likely go far.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Potato Patent, Mercedes Murals, BarBri Mafia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 6:07


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: PepsiCo Inc. Potatoes Mercedes v. Bombardier/Soto/Lewis Doe v. Mckesson New York State Citizens’ Coalition for Children v. Poole LLM Bar Exam, LLC v. Barbri, Inc. Relevant Articles What Can Be Patented Fair Use Law Injury Lawsuits Against Black Lives Matter Foster Care Funding and Federal Programs BarBri Sued by Another Bar Prep Company Legal Limerick of the Week: Reality was once plain as my nose; But society is caught in the throes; Of a vigorous debate; 'Bout what's real and what aint'; And the answers, nobody knows.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Facebook Police, Twitter Terrorism, Immigration Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 6:27


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Robinson v. Hunt County, Texas O’Daniel v. Industrial Service Solutions Crosby v. Twitter, Inc. Reyna v. Hott U.S. v. State of California Relevant Articles Social Media Censorship and the Law Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Terrorism and Terroristic Threats The Requirements of Due Process 9th Circuit Upholds California’s Sanctuary Law Legal Limerick of the Week: When cops wanted a big public forum; Their communications director should've warned them; That people can say; Whatever they may; And there's no way to compel some decorum.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel.

    Airline Assaults, Apparel Angst, Banana Costumes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 5:37


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Price US v. Lozoya Peltier v. Charter Day School Silvertop Associates v. Kangaroo Manufacturing In Re: Erik Brunetti Relevant Articles Conviction Upheld Against Airline Passenger for Sexually Abusing Another Passenger What is a Motion to Dismiss? Judge Strikes Skirts-And-Pants Code 3rd Circuit Hears Battle of the Banana Costumes Clothing Brand FUCT Destroys Trademark Section 2(a) Legal Limerick of the Week: A profane past participle form; Of a well-known word of profanity; And perhaps the paradigmatic word; Of profanity in our language. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Privacy, Vaccinations, Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 6:13


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Lincoln v. Sharp Healthcare Gizmodo Media Group, LLC v. Department of Justice Wal-Mart Stores East v. Acosta Hardeman v. Monsanto Company WildEarth Guardians v. Zinke Relevant Articles Lawsuit: Hospital Secretly Filmed 1,800 Female Patients Gizmodo Loses FOIA Lawsuit Over Trump Wiretap Claims OSHA Fine Upheld for Walmart Failing to Vaccinate First-Aid Team Jury Finds Roundup to Be Substantial Factor in Man’s Cancer Judge Orders Drilling Halted - Greenhouse Emissions Must Be Considered Legal Limerick of the Week: You don't need a biology class; To be worried about poisons on grass; When the companies say; That the use is OK; Those injured will sue them en masse. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel. This week Gia covers five things people have done to get out of jury duty.

    Hovercraft, Buddhist, Nepotism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 6:21


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Olivia Jade USPTO Notice Arzimendi v. Gabbert Sturgeon v. Frost Murphy v. Collier US v. Roberts Relevant Articles Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman Star in College Admissions Scandal What is Qualified Immunity? Moose Hunter Wins Hovercraft Ruling Death Penalty in the U.S. What are the Federal Rules of Evidence? Legal Limerick of the Week: No one owns the free flowing water; So commence the hovercraft slaughter; And we can't regulate; Behavior we hate... Mother Earth might think we forgot her.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel. This week Gia covers the rise in pedestrian fatalities and what to do if you’ve been hit by a car.

    Trump, Spies, Cheerleaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 6:26


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Lovitky v. Trump Attkisson v. Holder US v. Asgari US v. Wanjiku B.L. v. Mahanoy Area School District Relevant Articles Donald Trump’s Personal Record in Federal Court: 169 Lawsuits Reporter’s Wiretapping Claim Against Feds Thrown Out Email Privacy Concerns Search and Seizure Law High School Sued for Nude Cheerleader Snapchat Scandal, Civil Rights Conspiracy Legal Limerick of the Week: Fair warning, the government is able; To listen in through software and cable; And there won't be a clue; About who you should sue; At least not within the statute's timetable.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel. This week Gia covers What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Taxes.

    Dr. Seuss, Nirvana, Flippin' the Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 6:17


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Dr. Seuss Enterprises, LP v. ComicMix LLC Nirvana LLC v. Marc Jacobs International, LLC Cruise-Gulyas v. Minard US v. Ernst Semler v. H. Bion, Inc. Relevant Articles Dr. Seuss Sues Trekkies Over ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Boldly Go!” Nirvana Sue Designer Marc Jacobs Over Logo Use in ‘Bootleg’ Grunge Collection Giving Cops the Finger is Protected Speech Sweeping Indictment in $25 Million Admissions Bribery Case Federal Lawsuit Filed over 49 Clones of ‘Miracle Milly’ the Chihuahua Legal Limerick of the Week: A finger's as good as a word; And it's legal to give cops the bird; But it still isn't wise; If you flip off those guys; Their responses can be quite absurd.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel. This week Gia gives a Crash Course on the US Court System.

    Prison Weed, James Woods, Boy Dancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 6:23


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: People v. Perry Boulger v. Woods Hately v. Watts D.M. v. Minnesota High School League US v. Ayelotan Relevant Articles California Marijuana Laws James Woods Saved From Defamation Claim by a Question Mark Email Privacy Concerns Title IX and Sex Discrimination in Amateur Athletics What is ‘Catfishing?’ Legal Limerick of the Week: If you'll indulge a little old-fashion; I suspect if you're looking for passion; The web's not the place. Just meet face-to-face; And it's less likely fraudsters can cash-in.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel. This week Gia talks about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Greatest Hits.

    Mongols, Men, Hard Candy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 7:04


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Mongols Nation Yovino v. Rizo National Coalition for Men v. Selective Service System Fazaga v. FBI US v. Ariaza-Jacobo Relevant Articles Judge: Prosecutors Can’t Take Mongols’ Trademarked Logo SCOTUS: Federal Judges Not Appointed for Eternity 2nd Judge Rules Against Male-Only Draft 9th Circuit Revives Muslim Spying Case Against FBI Candy or Meth? It May be Hard to Tell Legal Limerick of the Week: We decided that men get the shaft; Because women aren't part of the draft; But we've nothing to say; About gaps in their pay; Or how high level jobs are still staffed.   Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com. For more multimedia content on legal matters check out the FindLaw Consumers Youtube Channel. This week, Gia talks about 3 Popular Side Hustles That are Still Illegal.

    Border Wall, Butterflies, Robin Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 5:49


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: In Re Border Infrastructure Environmental Litigation State of California v. Trump Parker v. Reema Consulting Services, Inc. US v. Harris Application for Copyright of The Dance by Alfonso Ribeiro Relevant Articles Butterfly Conservationists Lose Case Against Border Wall States Sue Trump, Administration After Border Wall Emergency Declaration Rumors About Sleeping With the Boss for Promotion is Sex Discrimination Extortion Not Even Carlton Can Copyright the ‘Carlton Dance’ Legal Limerick of the Week: The disruption of butterfly flight; May not violate Constitutional right; But this nasty construction; Causes nature's destruction; It's a moral and aesthetic blight. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Islam, Giant Rats, Free the Nipple

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 6:53


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Wood v. Arnold Maye v. Klee Jones v. Carter Construction and General Laborers’ Union No. 330 v. Town of Grand Chute Free the Nipple v. Fort Collins Relevant Articles Religion at School The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act Do Prison Inmates Have Meal Option Rights? This Is the Best Opinion About Inflatable Rats You’ll Ever Read Free the Nipple Order: Fort Collins Ban on Topless Women Blocked by Fed. Judge Legal Limerick of the Week: The city passed a law to defend; Its people from sights that offend; If seeing a human form; Is considered the norm; Into chaos, the city will descend.

    Drug Smuggling, Death Penalty, Bikini Baristas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 5:47


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Richmond Ray v. Dunn Dunn v. Ray Wittmer v. Phillips 66 Company Edge v. City of Everett Relevant Articles 4th Amendment Search and Seizure Protections Death Penalty in the U.S. Prisoners’ Rights Transgender Employee Issues Can Everett, WA Ban Bikini Baristas? Legal Limerick of the Week: In the case of the coffee bikini ban; The lawyer proponent was a man; But the judges are all women; When the opinion is written; We'll see if the male arguments scan. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Garlic Gangsters, Soda Wars, Prison Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 6:05


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Harmoni International Spice, Inc. v. Hume Robinson v. Doe American Beverage Association v. San Francisco US v. Cook People v. Atkins Relevant Articles Racketeering/RICO Rights of Inmates San Francisco Soda Warnings Put on Hold Federal Marijuana Laws What Procedures Must the Police Follow While Making an Arrest? Legal Limerick of the Week: The police should announce themselves clearly; Cause their outfits and rent-a-cops nearly; Look exactly the same; And it would be a shame; For sk8rs to treat them cavalierly. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Yelp, Tinder, Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 6:23


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Hassell v. Bird Fortnite Money Laundering Monea v. US Candelore v. Tinder, Inc. US v. Jackson Relevant Articles SCOTUS Lets Bad Yelp Review Live Move Over Ozark, Fortnite Used for Money Laundering Infomercial Mogul Loses Appeal After 12 Years in Prison Tinder Pricing Discriminated Against Users Over 30, Court Rules Can Online Chats be Used as Evidence in Courts? Legal Limerick of the Week: I'm giving a "one star" review; To the lawyer, you'd think that they knew; That to sue for a rating; They were just creating; A huge platform with the attention they drew. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Pizza, Pinkertons, Airbnb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 6:05


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Take Two Interactive Software Inc. v. Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc. Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC Maier v. Smith Keep Chicago Livable v. City of Chicago Moss v. Princip Relevant Articles Fair Use Law Domino’s Pizza’s Website Must be Accessible Details on State Stalking Laws Chicago Airbnb Ordinance Challengers Lack Standing Partnerships Legal Limerick of the Week: The Pinkertons are worried about keeping their good name; But if they know their history they aught to feel some shame; When their agency was hired; Unionizers were killed or fired; Real sins much worse than what's depicted in a game. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Choose Your Own Adventure, Murder, Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 6:06


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Chooseco LLC v. Netflix, Inc. PREP Tours, Inc. v. American Youth Soccer Organization Guertin v. State of Michigan Cox v. State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services Hale v. Federal Bureau of Prisons Relevant Articles Forensic Evidence From ‘Black Mirror’ Is a Work in Progress Personal Jurisdiction: How to Determine Where a Person Can Be Sued Legal Liability for Flint Water Crisis Who is Liable? Federal Laws Against Religious Discrimination Legal Limerick of the Week: Government should pay the price for water full of lead; It's gross to poison people just to save a bit of bread. They may lose jobs, face fines, and such; But as these things go, it isn't much; Elsewhere those responsible are known to lose their head. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Automation, Video Games, Lawn Toilets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 6:34


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Cahoo v. SAS Analytics, Inc. US v. Hargrove Bethesda Softworks LLC v. Behaviour Interactive, Inc. South Carolina Coastal Conservation League v. Ross Speece v. Winslow Township Relevant Articles Automation Replaces About 23 Percent of Lawyer’s Work Drug Trafficking/Distribution 5 Top Things Lawyers Should Know About Video Games and the Law What is Environmental Law? Do’s and Don’ts: Neighbor Relations Legal Limerick of the Week: One man's trash is another man's treasure; and though it causes his neighbors displeasure; he can keep the latrines; that have caused such a scene; as a symbolic profane hand gesture. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Hell 2 da Naw Naw, Tasing, Pot Brownie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 6:42


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Smith v. Thomas Muschette v. Gionfriddo US v. Sineng-Smith Stevens v. Jiffy Lube Hansen v. Department of Homeland Security Relevant Articles Obtaining Permission Before Sampling Music When Are Police Allowed to Use Tasers? First Amendment Protects Encouraging Illegal Immigration Another Look at Remedies in Arbitration Drug Testing at Work Legal Limerick of the Week: 'I didn't know' is a funny excuse; for a border patrol agent to use; if you had pot in your car; you wouldn't get far; they would tell you to simply vamoose. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Trump, Social Media, Milly Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 6:29


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Electronic Privacy Information Center v. Internal Revenue Service Otto v. Hearst Communications, Inc. Mississippi Rising Coalition v. City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi In Re: A.A. Milly Rock Relevant Articles Trump SCOTUS Potential Proposes DIscovery Ban on Cases Under $500K Hearst Facing Trial Over Photo of Trump Crashing a Wedding Appeals Court Upholds Flying Flag With Confederate Emblem Social Media Travel Alert: There’s No First Amendment in the EU Rapper 2 Milly Sues Fortnite Makers Over Stolen Milly Rock Dance Legal Limerick of the Week: Our culture's current great fail; is the importance of posts and email; if followers' needs; are fulfilled by their feeds; the youth are not worried about jail. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Christmas Display Disputes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 5:18


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Lynch v. Donnelly & Allegheny County v. Greater Pittsburgh ACLU The Ozark Cross Archdiocese of Washington v. WMATA Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc. v. Abbott Morris v. West Hayden Estates First Addition Homeowners Assn., Inc. Relevant Articles The Constitutional Fight Over Holiday Symbols, and the So-Called “War on Christmas” 3 Best Holiday Lawsuits, From Christmas Carols to Charles Dickens Appeals Court: No Religious Ads on Buses ‘Middle Finger’ Christmas Lights are Legal, Judge Rules Can You Sue a Homeowner’s Association for ‘War on Christmas’? Legal Limerick of the Week: Santa Claus is secular, they say; so he can appear on government display; but we know that's a trick; cuz his name is Saint Nick; though that's something they try to downplay. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Supreme Court Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 5:38


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Carpenter v. US US v. Microsoft Corp. Trump v. Hawaii Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC Murphy v. NCAA Relevant Articles Cell Phone Privacy and Warrant Requirements CLOUD Act Makes Microsoft Case Moot, Microsoft Agrees Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Travel Ban No Foreign Corp. Liability Under Alien Tort Statute SCOTUS: States Free to Allow Sports Betting Legal Limerick of the Week: You can ban a religion or race; if the law keeps a presentable face; but the meaning is clear; “Muslims not welcome here;” is a sentiment without any grace. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Playboy, Prison Porn, Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 6:33


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Nixon v. Playboy.com, Inc. Residents at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility v. Iowa People v. Rodas David L. v. Mariana C. Daniels v. FanDuel, Inc. Relevant Articles Playboy Sued by Blind Man Wanting to Read the Articles Iowa Prison Porn Ban: 58 Iowa Inmates Suing for Right to Pornography Can Someone Declared Incompetent Stand Trial Later? Personal Jurisdiction College Athletes’ Suit Against Fantasy Sports Fails Legal Limerick of the Week: Playboy's websites, it seems, weren't designed; with the visually impaired in mind. They should update their feed; so these poor folks can read; and Ms. June could, perhaps, be described. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Satanists Settle, Habitual Drunk, Honey Badger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 5:54


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Church of Satan v. Netflix Roe v. Halbig Workman v. Superintendent Albion SCI Tomasczuk v. Whitaker Gordon v. Drape Creative, Inc. Relevant Articles Satan Sues Netflix, and No, It’s Not a Horror Flick Sandy Hook Families Sue Alex Jones and InfoWars for Defamation 5 Signs You May Have Ineffective Counsel Cancellation of Removal Honey Badger Does Care About a Cease and Desist Notice   Legal Limerick of the Week: The Netflix settlement is ideal; no trial, no need for appeal; no need for an edit; he just wanted credit; don't say Satan' not willing to deal. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    WikiLeaks, Beer, Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 5:21


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: Wilson v. Dynatone Publishing Company Julian Assange Florida v. Purdue Pharma J.E.F.M. v. Whitaker Pabst v. MillerCoors Relevant Articles Copyright Registration of Sound Recordings U.S. May Charge Julian Assange, WikiLeaks With Espionage, Theft of Gov. Documents Florida Sues Walgreens, CVS for Opioid Sales The Right to Counsel Pabst v. MillerCoors: Battle of the Brews Heading to Trial   Legal Limerick of the Week: The end of the battle of budget beer; may be surprisingly near; when a contract has lapsed; no more Blue Ribbon Pabst; the hipsters will all shed a tear. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Satanists, Hell Creek Dinosaurs, Immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 5:37


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: United Federation of Churches LLC v. Netflix, Inc. US v. Bagley Ashby v. Warrick County School Corporation US v. McClure-Potts Murray v. BEJ Minerals Relevant Articles Satan Sues Netflix, and Not, It’s Not a Horror Flick Pets as Property? The Americans with Disabilities Act - Overview Immigration Overview Ninth Circuit Splits on ‘Dueling Dinosaurs’ Legal Limerick of the Week: Satan's trademarks may have some value; that they seek to protect and accrue; better keep on the level; when you speak of the devil; or his advocates might come for you. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

    Insane Hitman, Slow Computer, CIA Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 5:23


    Discussed on this week's 5in5: US v. Porter Kucera v. Central Intelligence Agency Fastcase, Inc. v. Lawriter, LLC Beaton v. SpeedyPC Software Juliana v. US Relevant Articles Insanity Defense Can You Sue Government Officials? What is a Copyright? Litigation Issues: What is a Class Action? Ninth Circuit Hears Arguments in Children’s Climate Case Legal Limerick of the Week: Children are the future they say; But they are the ones who will pay; If we do not leave; Some air they can breathe; Something more than just waste and decay. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show if you enjoyed the content we provided and learn more at FindLaw.com. Contact us at podcasts@thomsonreuters.com.

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