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Today Benjy and Arian talked about: The Great Resignation, Eduardo Rodriguez not turning up to work, Elon Musk having children with a Neurolink exec, US water containing harmful chemicals, EU forcing Amazon to make it easier to cancel Prime, Mitch McConnell's out of touch opinion on the labor shortage, bugs in Russia's fake McDonald's, Amber Heard trying to overturn the recent jury verdict, China using mind-reading AI, California giving free healthcare to low-income immigrants, Sara Kruzan getting pardoned, and how Trump is too fat to lead a coup.The job market is still ‘red hot' despite recession fears, as the Great Resignation continuesTigers GM says team hasn't heard from $77 million pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in 3 weeksElon Musk secretly fathered twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis: reportRevealed: US water likely contains more ‘forever chemicals' than EPA tests showEU forces Amazon to make it easier to cancel Prime subscriptions in EuropeMitch McConnell says the labor shortage will be solved when people run out of stimulus money because Americans are 'flush for the moment'Mold, Bugs in Burgers at Russia's McDonald's Substitute Spark OutrageJohnny Depp's Winning Verdict Should Be Tossed Out For New Trial, Amber Heard Says; Jury Vetting Questions RaisedChina uses ‘mind-reading AI' to test loyalty of Communist Party membersCalifornia set to become first state to provide free health care to all low-income immigrantsSara Kruzan, woman who killed pimp in 1994 when she was a teen, pardoned by California Gov. Gavin NewsomTrump's 'girth would prevent him from actually getting to the steering wheel' of his SUV, former Secret Service agent says: 'I don't see this president ever being able to do that. Ever.'Support the showSupport the show

In today's episode, Benjy and Arian talked about: SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS expanding gun rights, Clarence Thomas's hatred for liberals, SCOTUS upholding a coach's right to lead prayers, an Ohio lawyer who liked to drive naked, and the Qatar World Cup sex ban.Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortionSupreme Court expands gun rights, with nation dividedSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told his law clerks in the '90s that he wanted to serve for 43 years to make liberals' lives 'miserable'Supreme Court rules for former coach in public school prayer caseOhio attorney indefinitely suspended from Supreme Court for repeatedly driving naked World Cup: Qatar will enforce sex ban for unmarried couplesSupport the showSupport the show

Today, Benjy and Arian started the show with a quick chat and talked about Harvey Weinstein suing Fiat Chrysler for his accident, Costco's mistreatment of chickens, Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Newsmax, the lawsuit against Tesla for laying off workers without warning, TikTok data being accessed in China, and the rising Inflation. Harvey Weinstein Sues Fiat Chrysler for $5 Million Over Fallout of 2019 Jeep Rollover AccidentCostco is being sued for alleged mistreatment of its $4.99 rotisserie chickensDominion Voting Systems' lawsuit against Newsmax can proceed, judge rules Tesla violated federal law by laying off workers without warning, lawsuit saysLeaked Audio From 80 Internal TikTok Meetings Shows That US User Data Has Been Repeatedly Accessed From ChinaAmid high inflation, 36% of employees earning $100,000 or more say they are living paycheck to paycheckSupport the showSupport the show

Today, Benjy Smith and Arian Tabibian are joined by guest, consumer attorney, and founder of EsquireTek, Pratik Shah. The episode starts with an interview with Pratik before they went on to talk about stories that came out this week: the Space Needle trademark infringement suit, Ohio arming school employees, a disgusting homophobic sermon by a pastor, Microsoft making employment reforms, GEICO paying a woman who contracted an STD in an insured car, the impending Sriracha shortage, and sudoku to prevent suicide in Rwanda.The Space Needle Filed Suit Against a Seattle Coffee Shop Over a Similar-Looking Logo to the LandmarkOhio governor signs bill allowing armed school employeesTexas pastor says gay people should be 'shot in the back of the head' in shocking sermonMicrosoft to curb use of non-competes, drop NDAs from worker settlements, disclose salary ranges, launch civil rights auditGEICO to pay $5.2M to woman who says she caught STD in former partner's carSriracha lovers burned as maker halts production due to pepper shortagePeople at risk of suicide facing deportation to Rwanda told to try sudokuSupport the showSupport the show

In today's episode, Benjy and Producer Arian Tabibian started with a short chat about random topics. Next, they talked about the stories that came out this week. Stories include: bees being fish, the Maggi case in India, the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle in New York, rainbow bullets for Pride Month, boomers in power, Uvalde Police threatening one of the children's moms, and the Chrisleys' tax evasion case.California court rules that bees are a type of fish in order to protect them under the state's endangered-species actA man in India divorced his wife for cooking him instant noodles every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, judge saysNew York governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifleUS Marines honor Pride Month with rainbow bullets, met with backlashWhy We Need Middle-Aged Leaders to Replace Baby BoomersUvalde Mom Who Saved Kids From School Shooting Says Police Threatened HerReality stars Todd, Julie Chrisley guilty on all counts in federal tax evasion trialSupport the showSupport the show

Today, Benjy and Producer Arian are joined by a special guest, Mr. David Pourshalimi of Perlmutter & Pourshalimi. They started the show with a fun interview with David, his journey through his legal career, his cases, and his personal stories. Next, they discussed stories that came out this week. These include the inaction by the Uvalde police during the terrible school shooting last week, Sen. Ron Johnson blaming wokeness for school shootings, a cop accusing Starbucks of spiking his drink with meth, Vladimir Putin scrapping the age limit for the Russian Army, the new sexual assault charges against Kevin Spacey, the attack against the Mona Lisa, and a crime novelist who murdered her husband.Police didn't immediately confront the gunman as Texas school shooting unfolded because they 'could've been shot,' lieutenant saysSen. Ron Johnson says critical race theory, 'wokeness' responsible for school shootingsTrooper claims Starbucks spiked his coffee with methPutin signs law scrapping military age limit in Russia, allowing over-40s to join and fight in UkraineUK seeking return of Kevin Spacey from US to face sexual assault chargesMona Lisa attacked with cake by 'man dressed as old lady in wheelchair'How to Murder Your Husband writer found guilty of murdering husbandSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode, Benjy is joined by Arian. They began the show with their usual chitchat. Then they went on to discuss stories that came out this week. They got into the horrible school shooting in Texas, Air Pods being too loud, a Tesla causing an accident while on autopilot, Republicans not wanting to stop domestic terrorism, weird items in medical bills, and, the disbarment complaint against Ted Cruz.Gunman kills at least 18 children at Texas elementary schoolTexas family sues Apple, claiming loud Amber Alert damaged son's hearingDriver of Tesla on autopilot must stand trial for crash that killed 2 in Gardena, judge rulesRepublicans vow to kill domestic terrorism bill in Senate  US Woman Shocked After Being Charged $40 "For Crying" During Doctor's Visit U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is the target of a bar association complaint over his role in undermining the 2020 election resultsSupport the showSupport the show

Today, Benjy and Arian are joined by commercial real estate broker, Floyd Shaheen. They started the episode with a short interview with Floyd. The trio then went on to talk about a good time to buy a home, the mass shooter in Buffalo, a passenger who landed a plane, parents suing their son over lack of grandkids, a child dying from an exorcism ritual, a footballer who loved to fart in the dressing room, and marijuana reducing consumption of other substances.More Americans than ever say it's not a good time to buy a homeBuffalo Suspect Embraced Racist 'Replacement' Conspiracy Pushed By Tucker CarlsonA passenger with no flying experience landed a plane at a Florida airport after the pilot became incapacitatedIndia: Elderly couple sue son over lack of grandchildrenLeaders at San Jose church confirm they conducted ritual to rid 3-year-old of ‘evil spirits,' leading to her deathBrazilian footballer dropped from first team, ultimately fired from Ligue 1 club for repeatedly farting in dressing roomStudy: Young Adults' Consumption of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Other Substances Fell Following Marijuana LegalizationSupport the showSupport the show

Today, Benjy Smith and Arian Tabibian started off with their usual chatter before they went on to talk about stories that came out this week. Stories included Young Thug's arrest for gang-related charges, a dictator's son becoming Philippine President, OAN admitting that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud, outdated Russian fighter jets, human remains showing up in a dried out lake, immigrants creating jobs, bitcoin investors not doing so well, a better diet to fight depression, and Elon Musk reversing Donald Trump's Twitter ban.Young Thug, Atlanta Rap Star, Is Arrested on Gang-Related ChargesFerdinand Marcos Jr on cusp of winning landslide in Philippines electionsDowned Russian fighter jets are being found with basic GPS 'taped to the dashboards,' UK defense minister saysMore human remains found at Lake Mead as reservoir's water level plungesStudy: Immigrants in the U.S. are more likely to start firms, create jobs40% of bitcoin investors are now underwater, new data showsA better diet helps beat depression in young menElon Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on TrumpSupport the show

In today's episode of LawFlip, Benjy and Arian are joined by special guests from Motion LA. The episode starts with Benjy interviewing his partners at Motion LA. Later, they talk about several stories that came out this week, which include: reducing screen time, physical fitness and deviant behavior, meat consumption and global warming, multitasking versus monotasking, Warren Buffet and financial advisors, working from home and going back to the office, and flight attendants getting paid during boarding.Gorilla addicted to smartphones is having his screen time cut so he can spend more time with his fellow gorillas and learn to adaptPhysically fit people are less likely to engage in deviant behaviors, according to new researchMeat Consumption Must Drop by 75 Percent for Planet to Survive, New Study ShowsMultitasking is dead. Monotasking is better for our health, relationships and productivityWarren Buffett says ‘monkeys' could do as good a job investing as Wall Street financial advisorsU.S. Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, Politico reports64% of workers would consider quitting if asked to return to the office full-timeDelta to begin paying flight attendants during boardingSupport the show

In this week's episode of LawFlip, Benjy and Producer Arian talked about the team behind the podcast. Then they went on to discuss stories that came out this week that included: the Johnny Depp defamation case, Donald Trump's contempt charge, a complaint in Florida against the bible, the Tennessee bill on drunk driving, regulation of algorithms, the suit against Kraft Heinz, guns as the leading cause of death among younger people, and Mike Tyson's encounter with a plane passenger. Stories mentioned:Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him ‘broken'Judge finds Donald Trump in contempt in New York legal fightComplaint filed in Florida to ban Bible as “too woke”Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Requiring Drunk Drivers Pay Child Support If They Cause Death of a ParentGoogle, Meta, and others will have to explain their algorithms under new EU legislationAlabama man sues Kraft Heinz, claims lemonade mix makes 6, not 8 quartsGuns now leading cause of death among children and teenagers in US, data suggestsMike Tyson beats up plane passenger who was harassing himSupport the show (http://lawflip.com)

In this week's episode of your favorite LawFlip podcast, Benjy and Producer Arian started off with some random banter, as they went and talked about Benjy's recent vacation in Costa Rica and Tik Tok gas prices. After that, they started talking about stories that came out this week. These include Tucker Carlson's new documentary on the decline masculinity among American men, a guy who sued his employer for giving him a surprise birthday party at work, Marjorie Taylor Greene's election disqualification case, harassment of women at abortion clinics, math indoctrination, and the recent ruling in Texas against Alex Jones ordering him to pay 4 million.Tucker Carlson's 'End of Men' Doc Mocked as Homoerotic: 'This is So Gay'US man gets $450,000 after unwanted work birthday party triggered panic attackMarjorie Taylor Greene Rages at Lawsuit Against Her, Warns of RetaliationSpain makes it a crime for pro-lifers to harrass women outside abortion clinicsFlorida education officials reject 54 math textbooks for ‘attempts to indoctrinate students'Texas judge orders Alex Jones to pay $1M in legal fees for Norwalk native, 4 Sandy Hook parentsSupport the show (http://lawflip.com)

In another great and jam-packed episode of the LawFlip Podcast, Benjy and Producer Arian talked started off by talking about Benjy's nice out-of-town trip. Then, they went on and talked about stories regarding the use of meth on various internet platforms, Ghost guns and President Joe Biden's new rules regarding them, the Opioid crisis and the ongoing lawsuit in Florida against Walgreens, remembering Gilbert Gottfried, the case against Burger King with regard to the size of their whoppers, the outlawing of Holocaust Denial in Canada, state laws that ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory, a new No-fly list, and Ezra Miller and his recent meltdowns.The internet's meth underground, hidden in plain sightBiden aims at ‘ghost gun' violence with new federal ruleEXPLAINER: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?Trial opens in Florida opioid lawsuit case against WalgreensGilbert Gottfried, iconic comedian, dies at 67 after long illnessBurger King accused of false advertising in lawsuit alleging Whoppers are too smallHolocaust denial -- and downplaying the Nazis' murder of Jews -- to be outlawed in CanadaKentucky governor vetoes bill incorporating 'anti-critical race theory,' calling it a step backwardLawmakers propose putting violent passengers on a no-fly list for lifeSupport the show (http://lawflip.com)

Today, Benjy and Producer Arian talk about therapy, consciousness, Amazon's insane employee chat app, Mark Zuckerberg being Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk/Twitter, Alex Jones hopefully going to jail, Guns in the courtroom, student loans, and Chernobyl. Stories we mentioned today:Leaked: New Amazon Worker Chat App Would Ban Words Like “Union,” “Restrooms,” “Pay Raise,” and “Plantation”Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Employees “Lovingly” Refer to Him as “The Eye of Sauron”Elon Musk will join Twitter's board of directorsAlex Jones avoids jail, faces escalating $25K daily fine until he complies with Sandy Hook testimony orderKentucky bill will allow attorneys to bring guns into courthousesWhite House to extend student loan pause through AugustDozens of Russian troops ‘fall ill with radiation poisoning' at ChernobylSupport the show (http://lawflip.com)

Today, Benjy and Producer Arian talked about Bruce Willis, Putin's tension with his army, the possibility of suing social media companies, The Slap, Travis Scott, Alec Baldwin, the billionaire tax bill, the marijuana legalization bill, some stories surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Stories we mentioned today:U.S. official: Putin and Russian Ministry of Defense have 'persistent tension'CA law will allow parents to sue social media companiesWill Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage at OscarsTravis Scott Delivers First Performance Since Astroworld Fest Tragedy at Private Pre-Oscars PartyAlec Baldwin Seeks to Avoid Liability in Fatal ‘Rust' ShootingPresident Joe Biden to propose new 20% minimum billionaire tax House poised to pass bill legalizing marijuanaSeven tips for spotting disinformation related to the Russia-Ukraine conflictConnect With LawFlipWatch the PodcastFor the GramTweet With UsTikTokCheck out:LawFlip the Lawyer Referral PlatformMotion LASupport the show (http://lawflip.com)Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Today, Benjy and Producer Arian banter about several different topics. They discussed Tucker Carlson calling Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson a “white liberal,” Doritos having 5 fewer chips, the end of Face Masks, Scammer Stories, Putin, the Don't Say Gay Bill, Capitol riot prosecutions, Google, Hairstyle Discrimination law, and some more news about Kanye.Stories we mentioned today:Tucker Carlson calls judge a White LiberalDoritos bags will now have 5 fewer chips thanks to inflationAre we done with face masks?What's the point of all these scammer stories?Putin is rumored to be purging the Kremlin of Russian officials he blames for the faltering invasion of UkraineWhat does the Don't Say Gay Bill really say?Prosecutors admit they violated a Capitol rioter's rights after leaving him waiting in jail since DecemberGoogle employees are becoming unhappy with pay, promotions and execution, survey results showJergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer Lotion Recalled Due To Possibly Harmful Bacteria"U.S. House Passes Bill Banning Hairstyle DiscriminationKanye West Barred From Performing at Grammys Due to ‘Concerning Online Behavior,' Rep ConfirmsConnect With LawFlipWatch the PodcastFor the GramTweet With UsTikTokCheck out:LawFlip the Lawyer Referral PlatformMotion LASupport the show (http://lawflip.com)Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Many think that vaccine mandate litigation only includes quacks as plaintiffs and attorneys. Like employment and personal injury attorneys, those who represent anti-vaxxers are painted with a broad brush, often negative. But our guest today doesn't neatly fit into a box. Scott Street is a credible litigator with a successful history in high-stakes litigation (we worked on a 100M case together); we were in the same law class at Loyola Law School and have been active in democratic politics for years. But he has been at the forefront of the fight against vaccine mandates and other related litigation. In this episode of LawFlip, we discuss why. We discuss vaccine mandates, how the Covid vaccine compares to other vaccines, how hypocritical politicians on both sides have been, and we each give our take on the Russia/Ukraine crisis. Check out this episode everywhere podcasts play.Mentioned Today:Analysis: Putin's Ukraine assault confounds Biden strategy, puts leadership to the testLA free to fire unvaxxed firefightersCovid News: Several Parts of U.S. Ease Mask RulesThe C.D.C. Isn't Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It CollectsTrump's Truth Social's disastrous launch raises doubts about its long-term viability2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case's FutureAbbott orders state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care for trans kids as child abuseScott J. Street | Contributor for The FederalistConnect With LawFlipWatch the PodcastFor the GramTweet With UsTikTok Check out:LawFlip the Lawyer Referral PlatformMotion LA Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Today we're joined by Alan Mork, founder of GP Catering, one of the go-to catering companies in the film and television industry. We discuss the ongoing Kanye/Kim social media war, Coachella and Stagecoach ending Covid protocol, the Alec Baldwin Lawsuit, the major Sandy Hook and Facebook settlements, and Trump's “Truth Social” platform. Stories we mentioned today:Kanye West ‘Takes Accountability' for Abusing Caps Lock, Sharing Kim's TextsCoachella and Stagecoach Festivals Drop All COVID-Related Restrictions, Including Negative Tests and MasksCDC expected to update mask guidance as early as next weekNovak Djokovic willing to miss tournaments over vaccineFamily of ‘Rust' cinematographer shot by Alec Baldwin files wrongful-death lawsuitIn tears, 9 Sandy Hook families share how an ‘unwinnable case' against Remington became a landmark victoryWhy Trump's TRUTH Social Platform Will Struggle to Compete With Mainstream Social MediaMeta agrees to pay $90 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook tracking users' online activityThe Daily Show - Gun Control Whoop-de-doo (ft. John Oliver)Connect With LawFlipWatch the PodcastFor the GramTweet With UsTikTok Check out:LawFlip the Lawyer Referral PlatformMotion LA Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Today, we launch a new iteration of LawFlip, the podcast. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU TAKING A LISTEN AND GIVING ME YOUR FEEDBACK. We filmed in a new studio and have a new, more topical format. We were lucky enough to have my longtime friend and mentor Dee Murthy sit with us to discuss various trending topics. Dee is the CEO and founder of the Five Four Group, working tirelessly to build a slew of fashion brands (including Menlo Club, Young & Reckless, Grand Athletic Club, New Republic). He also chimes in regularly on his podcast, DEETOUR, and a thrice-weekly news show with his business partners — Chris ‘Drama' Pfaff and his brother Anand — called Group Chat. We discuss the Kim Kanye Divorce, the Biden "Crack Pipes" rumor, the debate over when to unmask our children, the $4.5 Billion BTC laundering scheme, how congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene got to where she is, and how Trump is continuing his relationship with his favorite dictator Kim Jong-un. Stories we mentioned today:Revealed: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's divorce is at a standstill as she is still looking to get married status dissolved to single but he 'has yet to sign'BIDEN ADMINISTRATION FUNDS PROGRAM THAT WOULD PROVIDE FREE CRACK PIPESA $4.5 Billion Crypto Crime Stars an NYC Couple, Stolen Bitcoin and RapMarjorie Taylor Greene roasted for 'gazpacho police' remarkWhy the ‘Most Qualified' Person for a Job Hardly Ever IsConnect With LawFlipWatch the PodcastFor the GramTweet With UsTikTokCheck out:LawFlip the Lawyer Referral PlatformMotion LA Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

This episode introduces venture-backed tech entrepreneur Maddy Sukoru who built Groupshop. We discuss his journey from AT&T Technician to creating a group buying platform for merchants that caught the attention of 3 venture capital firms that invested in him because he is tenacious and incredibly resourceful. We talk about tech startups, how he is "unemployable" and how lawyers have played a role in his growth. For the past several years, primarily due to a long-time friend Dee Murthy, I have and continue to surround myself with people I respect and admire (and mostly non-attorneys). Maddy is one of those people--I also used this as an opportunity to pick Maddy's brain about my own startup LawFlip.  If you want to be inspired to try the thing you have always wanted and take some risk, check out this episode!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Welcome to 2022! This episode is all about the LawFlip referral platform. Believe it or not, LawFlip is more than just the name of a podcast—it's also the hottest new app in the legal tech space. It's already helping lawyers refer and find new business without ever having to leave the comfort of their phones and computers. The way it works is simple:  Lawyers with business to refer post leads to the platform, lawyers looking for business apply for said leads on the platform (which helps lawyers find the right matches for their clients), and clients get high quality work done for them when there's a successful match.The LawFlip referral platform is a story of old friends becoming partners in executing a vision. I started my career at an internet marketing company doing legal work and business development, and quickly recognized the future potential impact of technology in the legal industry. I spent a few years advising tech companies, moved in other directions, and had the vision for the LawFlip platform a few years ago. I have known Aric Haut for 25 years. Aric is a successful serial entrepreneur who got in on the ground floor of this idea. Over 15 years ago, he introduced me to Louis Benowitz a few days before we started law school together. Louis is a truly revolutionary legal thinker who is behind some of the biggest developments in California wage and hour law.  Jordan Rothstein has become a fast friend who has helped with the technology side of launching the platform.We have all worked together to bring the Alpha version of the LawFlip platform to life. We believe the platform will be revolutionary in helping lawyers be less miserable. It will do so by assisting them in making more money, getting more cases, ethically helping their clients and friends, and saving them hours of avoidable misery. This episode embodies everything the LawFlip podcast has been about these past few years.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

I'm fascinated by different legal marketing and litigation tactics. Last month we talked to the King of Billboards, Jacob “Call Jacob” Emrani. This month, I interviewed Lisa Bloom, the Princess of Press Conferences(her mother, Gloria Allred, is the queen, of course).  In this Episode of LawFlip, Lisa and I discuss what is common among sexual misconduct defendants she's faced (Trump, Epstein, O'Reilly, and Cosby, etc.), why press conferences are effective, her “colossal mistake” representing Harvey Weinstein at the beginning of the “me too” era, confidentiality agreements in sex abuse cases and so much more.  Check out the episode on YouTube.Also, if you're an attorney interested in learning how to earn referral fees or generate new leads, your new lawyer to lawyer platform (also named LawFlip) is something you should try immediately. The great part is that it is absolutely free to join and use as we are still operating in “alpha mode,” working out the kinks.  If you're interested, please email me at benjy@lawflip.com or sign up at www.lawflip.comSupport the show (http://lawflip.com)

If you live in Los Angeles, you have seen Jacob Emrani's "Call Jacob" billboard advertisements. He is arguably the OG of eye-popping lawyer billboards.  In his first-ever podcast appearance, Jacob sets the record straight on how he operates as both a marketer/advertiser and attorney.  We speak about perhaps his most notorious billboard which was deliberately hung upside down, his 2018 billboard campaign imploring Lebron James to sign with the Lakers, what a day in his life looks like, and so much more.  This is an instant classic LawFlip episode that is both entertaining and informative. Check it out!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

In 2008/2009, I obsessively studied for and passed the two hardest bar exams in the country- New York and California.  That brutal year of tests, combined with the stress of extremely high stakes litigation and the ups and downs of life, exacerbated an existing eating disorder to the point where I knew I needed help. Life coach Mike Bayer was the one who I reached out to to help me find treatment. Fast forward to 2021, Coach Mike and I have both evolved a lot! It was so great to catch up with Mike and reflect on how things were back then, his rising stardom and success (2x NY Times bestselling author, a Dr. Phil regular, recovery expert and Tik Tok star), and all things law, life, victimhood and so much more.  Check out this episode to hear about all this, and how he got over 4M likes on Tik Tok by giving out advice while wearing Speedos.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Issues surrounding the Trans community have become a part of the mainstream media in recent years, and yet, for some reason, I've have a hard time talking about this subject. In fact, I've written and rewritten this summary five times. Why is it so tough? Maybe it's because I don't want to offend anyone?  But as a lawyer whose practice centers around fighting for the oppressed, including the LGBTIA community, I know my heart is in the right place.  So that is precisely why I feel so lucky to have Cadyn Cathers(PsyD) on Lawflip this month. He is an entrepreneur, professor of psychology, who happens to be a trans man.  Cadyn and I discuss his childhood, how he came out (he actually came out multiple times), common trans misconceptions, how to combat transphobia, why over 80 percent of us do not know a Trans Person, and if Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox adequately represent the Trans community.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Divorce is one of the most challenging events one can experience. I know because I've gone through it myself. It's also possible to go through it and have everyone come out stronger on the other side. I'm still in the early stages of this chapter of my life, but I couldn't think of a better person with whom to discuss this subject than Laura Wasser.  She just so happens to be the most famous divorce attorney in the world.On this week's episode of lawflip, we speak about how famous people deal with divorce, prenuptial agreements, how information is power and much more. Laura represents a who's who of “A Listers”, including Kim Kardashian, Johnny Depp, Britney Spears and many others. She's also dealt with divorce herself and has not one, but two baby daddies.  Laura discusses the balance of being a top lawyer, a startup founder of It's Over Easy and mother of 2 and has great advice for those considering marriage or divorce.  Somehow, we still managed to make the conversation light and fun.  For the full episode, please click the link in the bio.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

There can be no doubt that Los Angeles is one of the greatest cities in the world.  It's also deeply fraught with corruption, nepotism, and insider politics.  In this episode of LawFlip, Yale educated (smarty pants) Sam Yebri Joins us for an entertaining and informative discussion.  We discuss the biggest issues facing Los Angeles: homelessness, crime, Black Lives Matter, Newsom/Garcetti, anti-semitism, Persian food/culture and so much more.  Sam, a dedicated husband and father of four, describes what might seem like a mind-boggling decision (particularly for a Persian in LA)  to give up his private law practice to work for the City of Los Angeles.  By the end of the episode, that decision starts to make sense.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

How to Get Successful as an Entrepreneur: At a Glance➢ Have a solid business plan➢ Have a futuristic and realistic mindset➢ Have a business strategy in place➢ Make sure that you have a talented, loyal, and reliable team➢ Hold everyone accountable for their actions➢ Take risks when necessary for what you believe in➢ Keep it consistent, and don’t try to do everything by yourself➢ Communicate to get past stuff that’s stopping you from exploding as a businessRead on for insights and a better understanding.In this episode of LawFlip, Benjy Smith discusses entrepreneurship mindset, strategies, partnerships, and family support with our guest, Brett Marz. Brett is the co-founder of now 200 million dollar company BAMKO—one of the leading branding platforms that help manufacturers make real-time, informed business decisions.Brett started the company 20 years ago in a dorm room with a childhood friend. Brett and his team took a disruptive approach towards a more rewarding, long-term problem-solving business model.BAMKO team had a relentless mindset as they were hungry for success. It’s a story of struggle, betrayal, hardships, and some early failures.What got Brett through tough times was the trust that he had in his partners, the support that he got from his loving friends and family, and the ideals of business that he inherited from his parents.If you are an aspiring or struggling entrepreneur, watch this episode to refresh your lost or newly found entrepreneurship spirit again!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Before telling you about this month’s episode of Lawflip, I’m going to share something very personal about what’s been going on with me:  It’s been 55 days since I began experiencing what turned out to be a combination of partial hearing loss and tinnitus. For those of you who don’t know about tinnitus, it’s a miserable condition that causes you to hear sounds in your ear (like ringing, clicking, and other crazy sounds that make the voice that’s ordinarily inside your head sound chill). Aside from dealing with these terrible symptoms, I’ve had a series of treatments in hopes of resolving them (including, among other things, several steroid injections in my eardrum and spending time in a hyperbaric chamber). While things aren’t as bad as they were at their worst, these conditions and treatments are definitely NOT fun and the unknown can be scary. Because life does sometimes imitates art, it’s worth noting that just six months ago I had the amazing Ronen Nazarian (a board-certified otolaryngologist in Los Angeles) on Lawflip to talk about his amazing work to restore people’s hearing. During these past 55 days, Dr. Nazarian has been incredible for me (to say the least)! In light of these recent experiences, Dr. Kaveh Navab (an incredible anesthesiologist and deep philosophical thinker) and I spend this episode of Lawflip discussing various setbacks and challenges (including health, business, financial, and others). I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I always enjoy conversing with him. When going through tough times, it’s critical to remember that you have to hold on tight to special friends who will be there for you (like Ronen and Kaveh)! With these thoughts in mind, please give this month’s episode a listen!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

After working in law, then restaurant management, Gabriel Halimi took an idea for a water leak detection system that his father (an engineer) came up with in his garage and built a successful start-up company (which he then sold for a substantial, but undisclosed, sum to a publicly-traded company). This episode follows Gabriel's entrepreneurial journey from startup to acquisition. Benjy and Gabriel discuss an array of topics including the role of a startup company's CEO as a storyteller for potential investors, time management and optimizing productivity for entrepreneurs and startups, the challenges of fundraising (including some fundraising strategies that actually worked), and finding mutually beneficial working relationships with employees while recognizing that people change companies at various points during their careers. The episode closes with the Legal Tip of the Month sponsored by Smith & Benowitz!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Raised as a chubby kid by a single mother in South Africa, Alex Simpson is now living the dream as a FinTech entrepreneur in sunny Southern California. He joins host Benjy Smith on this month’s episode of LawFlip. From this wide-ranging interview, you’ll learn what FinTech is, how a young man leveraged the South African banking industry in building one of his first startups, what Alex does now to build on his success (while being extremely fit and not at all chubby), and how working with purpose (and devoting less mental energy to sex and social media) can help you achieve your dreams! The episode closes with a Legal Tip of the Month. (Spoiler Alerts: There’s a lot more value in this episode that you can only get by listening, and virtual sexual harassment is DEFINITELY a thing!)Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Bitcoin, crypto, r/wallstreetbets, GameStop, Steve Cohen, robinhood app, and David Portnoy calling for everyone to go to jail. What is even going on? Even if you don’t understand what’s going on (we’re still trying to figure quite a few things out ourselves), you’re seriously living under a rock if you haven’t heard about the biggest financial market stories of 2021. With Bitcoin surging, robinhood app halting trading of certain securities like GameStop, and now calls for regulations to prevent retail investors from coordinating on social media, many (including Elon Musk) are now arguing the case for cryptocurrencies only grows strongerKeeping all of this in mind, there’s no better time than now for talking to Bitcoin expert Travis Kling. We discuss what Bitcoin is, the case for it, and why Travis (a relatively risk-averse guy) decided to make a career of Bitcoin in spite of the potential risks.So if you want to learn about Bitcoin, hear the case for it, or otherwise get inspired, check out this fire first 2021 episode of LawFlip!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

A year later, Sam Mollaei makes his second visit to LawFlip after appearing on the podcast’s inaugural episode. Sam inspires entrepreneurs across the legal industry and guides them in scaling their practices. He also helps them prioritize what matters to them (like spending time doing things they really love instead of getting bogged down in the brutal and the mundane). In this episode, Sam and Benjy give what may be that missing spark to get you to take a shot at starting your own business or changing the way you operate your existing business.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

52 straight weeks. Inspiring guests. Thinking about law and life differently than ever before. Taking you on that journey with me! You’ve journeyed with me through a lot: the infancy of Smith & Benowitz, personal struggles, a physical transformation, and the covid-19 pandemic. I’ve felt insanely inspired at times and not so much at others. My partner Louis supported the LawFlip podcast concept. We've found it rewarding. It has generated leads and business opportunities for our firm. We've made new friends and we've learned a lot. We've also had a dedicated and amazing producer, Arian Tabibian. Arian is a 19-year-old phenom who has blessed us with his hard work, skill, and effort. I've tried really hard for this show not to be about me. From its inception, I've always wanted the show to be about people I respect and admire. I've wanted it to be about people who provide value, maybe even inspiration to take the next best step in your life - personally, professionally, or otherwise. I've appreciated all of the wonderful guests we've had on the show. I've also appreciated everyone who has listened, shared, subscribed, etc. I appreciate all the feedback (good, bad, and ugly). As I've said many times, I don't pretend to know all the answers but am always looking for answers. I hope we've helped you find answers to some of your questions!As always, I'm available to speak with anyone about anything - mental health, law, business, or otherwise. Human connection is critical for me. While I know we have to be happy with ourselves first, it's often necessary to surround ourselves with positive and inspiring people. The LawFlip community is full of them and, if you watch this Year in Review video, it shows why I feel that is so important!Please check this Year in Review episode out and follow us everywhere. It's been a fun year of episodes and we look forward to producing more exciting content for you to enjoy. Happy holidays and nothing but love for all of you!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Entrepreneur and recovering lawyer Ryan Wenger joins Benjy Smith for a truly inspirational episode. While in the midst of practicing law, Ryan had a transformational idea for people buying travel and built it out from the ground up. That idea originated as a consumer travel platform, and transformed into a corporate travel platform. More impressively, that idea became a company that was acquired by a much larger company in the middle of a pandemic when far fewer people are even traveling! Ryan and Benjy discuss a whole gamut of topics, ranging from balancing entrepreneurial risk with financial security, leveraging connections, finding opportunities in times of adversity, and building a happy and productive business culture. The episode closes with the usual Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments. So give this episode a listen and prepare to learn a lot of things—including how Ryan got 1 million users for his platform within the first week from sneaking into a party!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Most viewed guest and complex personal injury litigator Raphael “RJ” Javid joins host Benjy Smith for a scintillating conversation full of positive energy. In a highly informative episode, Benjy and RI share some of their insights into marketing, advertising, and networking, providing value, being creative in the legal business, taking risks, and building businesses and business relationships. The episode closes with the Legal Tip of the Week. Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

In this very special episode, Louis Benowitz joins host Benjy Smith and they breakdown some pieces of the prolonged 2020 election week. They discuss, among other things, Jim Carrey, conspiracy theories, election litigation, the upcoming runoffs in Georgia to determine control of the US Senate, and some of the potential impact of Trump’s judicial appointments on Democrats’ policy goals. The episode closes with a Legal Tip of the Week.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Sasha Solonin joins host Benjy Smith for another exciting episode of LawFlip. Sasha is only 24 years old, but you’d never know that based on his maturity and accomplishments. He’s a former NCAA Division 1 tennis player who works in commercial real estate at CBRE, and has quickly brought high end properties into his portfolio. He, along with Benjy, also co-founded @motion_la, a workout group that connects entrepreneurs through fitness. In this episode, Benjy and Sasha discuss how they met, the role of athletics and fitness on finding life structure and balance, the challenges of succeeding on your own in a commission-only business, and the importance of persistence in doing it. They also discuss the interplay between social media and people’s insecurities, how buying fake followers fits into that relationship, and embracing your skeletons in finding happiness. Finally, the episode closes with the usual Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments. Remember to subscribe to the LawFlip YouTube channel so you never miss out on your weekly dose of enlightenment!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Dr. Alex Knezevic, an ophthalmologist and avid sailor and surfer, joins host Benjy Smith for another scintillating episode of LawFlip. Alex and Benjy discuss an array of topics including avoiding burnout, adapting to professional practice changes and new technologies, and the benefits of having multiple mentors with different perspectives. They also discuss differing mentalities over money, client/patient relationships, and finding your fit as a professional. The episode closes with the Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Dr. Ronen Nazarian joins host Benjy Smith for a highly informative and inspiring episode. Dr. Nazarian is an Ear Nose and Throat surgeon who specializes in hearing restoration and cochlear implant procedures. Dr. Nazarian and Benjy discuss an array of subjects including the difficulties and unwarranted stigmas people who are hard of hearing encounter, the surprisingly high success rates for hearing restoration procedures, building a strong business by building a strong reputation, and staying happy and motivated as a professional. The episode closes with the Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments. Give this episode a listen and fill yourself up with good vibes and inspiration!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

In this episode of LawFlip, we do something a little different. Louis Benowitz joins Benjy Smith for an episode filled with hot-button topics. Their conversation covers Claudia Conway, comparisons between Trump and dictators, political candidate debates, NBA ratings, and Amy Coney Barrett. The episode closes with the Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments, including a surprise visit from a four-legged friend. Go check out this episode!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Lou Alexander joins host Benjy Smith for another riveting episode. Lou came from extremely humble beginnings in South Los Angeles, spending most of his childhood being raised by a single mother along with his ten siblings after tragically losing his father at the age of five. After graduating from Syracuse University and briefly playing in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Lou found himself broke and without a job. Fortuitously, Lou chatted up a stranger on an airplane who helped lead him to a career in technology sales. Through hard work and putting faith in people and process, Lou has gone from doing door-to-door sales in the Boston area to thriving as a Director of Sales for a successful technology company. In addition to achieving career success, Lou has also channeled his powers as an athlete and has lost over 100 pounds!In a wide-ranging conversation, Lou and Benjy discuss faith, the powers of curiosity, positive thinking, and being willing to ask others for help, working to find happiness, and the relationship between nutrition and poverty. The episode closes with the Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments. This is another episode you don't want to miss!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

Commercial real estate partners Michael Hanassab and Elliot Hassan join host Benjy Smith in this episode. Michael and Elliot sell apartment buildings as part of a growing commercial real estate team and help investors realize their dreams. In an inspiring episode, Benjy, Michael, and Elliot discuss growing up in the San Fernando Valley, succeeding in spite of growing up with privilege, and translating lessons learned from playing sports as a child to team-building in business. They also discuss finding work-life balance with family, living on commissions and fluctuating income, transitioning from traditional to more innovative firms, dealing with difficult clients, and finding synergies in business partnerships. The episode closes with the usual Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments. So check out this fun episode!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

In this week’s episode of LawFlip, we welcome back the ever-controversial (and ever-entertaining) Matt Bilinsky. Host Benjy Smith moderates a debate between Louis Benowitz and Matt over whether gig economy drivers should be treated as employees or independent contractors. Louis sides with the workers and Matt sides with the likes of gig economy companies like Uber and Doordash. This is an extremely hot legal issue right now. Over the last few years, the California courts and legislature have consistently decided that gig economy drivers are employees. After losing in the courts and in the legislature, the gig economy companies are spending more than $100 million this November on Proposition 22, which leaves it to the voters to decide how gig economy workers will be classified. In this heated (but respectful) debate, you’ll get to hear passionate arguments from both sides of this deeply contested issue and start to become more informed about it. In short, this is a highly entertaining episode that you don’t want to miss!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

In this week’s episode, personal injury lawyer Raphael Javid (who many affectionately know as RJ) joins host Benjamin Smith for a scintillating and wide-ranging conversation that considers both law and life. On the law side, RJ was a founding partner of what became a successful, large-scale personal injury law firm. After doing that, RJ went out on his own again so that he could focus on handling a smaller portfolio of complex injury cases. In doing so, he has personally found joy in the nitty-gritty practice of law after spending years managing other lawyers in a larger firm. On the life side, Benjy and RJ talk about loftier ideas like meditation and positivity, comfort versus happiness, trusting one’s own instincts, and simultaneously pursuing career passions and outside interests. RJ and Benjy also talk about RJ’s eclectic music playlist. Finally, Benjy and RJ each give their Deals and Legal Tips of the Week. So, for your weekly dose of enlightenment, check out this week’s episodeSupport the show (http://lawflip.com)

On this week's episode of LawFlip, Aston Wallace returns and joins Louis Benowitz while Benjy Smith is away for the week. On the legal side, they discuss employment law and workers' compensation issues as applied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a recently issued injunction requiring Uber and Lyft to immediately reclassify their drivers as employees. They also discuss social gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether "Zoom Parties" are here to stay or just a 2020 fad, and whether social media companies like Facebook and Instagram interfering in the 2020 election is better or worse than foreign governments like Russia doing it. To close out the episode, Aston and Louis give their Deals of the Week and Legal Tips of the Week. So give this episode a view/listen and subscribe to/follow LawFlip on YouTube/iTunes/Instagram for more fun weekly content!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

On this week's episode of LawFlip, Aston Wallace - the winner of the LawFlip Head Start Initiative (a contest aimed at helping a black attorney launch a new law firm) - joins Benjy Smith and Louis Benowitz for an exceptionally compelling and wide-ranging conversation.Aston will be launching the Law Office of Aston Wallace, which will be a Los Angeles-based workers' compensation firm that fights on behalf of workers who suffer workplace injuries. Aston is a Philadelphia native, a graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and has more than a decade of experience in workers' compensation law, having represented both employers and employees at various points in his career. In addition to being a lawyer, Aston is a legit comedian who regularly performs. During their discussion, Aston, Benjy, and Louis talk about an array of topics including, but not limited to, Aston's experiences as a lawyer, the time he met Barack Obama back before he was President Obama, his motivations for going out on his own and representing injured workers, his ability to empathize with people from diverse backgrounds, Aston's perspectives on Trump, Biden, and black conservatives, well-meaning white people trying to help the black community while recognizing that some people will always see their efforts as condescending, and the tension between "cancel culture" and evolving viewpoints in today's society. We can't wait to work with Aston more in the future and watch him grow a successful practice! Everyone also gives their Deals and Legal Tips of the Week.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

On this week's episode of LawFlip, Ayesha Sehra joins host Benjy Smith for a scintillating conversation. Ayesha is the Founder and CEO of Grow the Social, a Los Angeles-based branding and public relations agency that provides services for major and celebrity brands, and influencers. She's also a fitness fanatic and an inspiration to us all! Ayesha and Benjy discuss Ayesha's decision to move from Toronto to Los Angeles, the challenges of starting a successful business in a new place with few existing connections, common misconceptions about branding and marketing, and the @Motion_LA Sunday workout (which, if you're in Los Angeles, you should definitely come experience for yourself)! Per usual, the episode includes a Legal Tip of the Week (sponsored by Smith & Benowitz).Last, and certainly NOT least, Benjy not only announces the winner of last week's Deal of the Week sponsored by Valleybrink Road and Barrett Prendergrast, but also announces a new contest for The ULTIMATE Business Starter Package sponsored by Grow the Social and Smith & Benowitz. The winner of this contest will receive marketing and branding advice from Ayesha as well as some one-on-one legal guidance from Smith & Benowitz. So check out this week's episode, and enter our contest, for the chance to kickstart your brand and set it up for success!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

On this week’s episode of LawFlip, Barrett Prendergast joins host Benjy Smith for an inspiring and stimulating conversation. Barrett, a trailblazing female entrepreneur, founded Valleybrink Road, a luxury gifting and floral design studio with a nationwide following and customer base. Barrett’s life journey has been truly fascinating. While she has attended elite schools and spent most of her life surrounded by privilege, she opens up to Benjy about her experience doing so while being raised as one of three children by a single mother of very modest means. It is a heartwarming and honest discussion about a topic that more people than you might expect experience, but are reluctant to ever mention. Barrett and Benjy also talk about taking risks in business and in life, striving to succeed when failure is not an option, and dealing with haters in the world of social media trolls. As usual, the episode has the standard Deal and Legal Tip of the Week segments. Finally, Benjy announces the winner of last week’s LawFlip x Goodies collaboration giveaway as well as a new contest from Barrett for those who listen to this week’s episode. In sum, you need to watch or listen to this episode so you can both feel inspired and keep up with the contest games!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

We Snagged the First Recorded Interview with the Founder of Goodies—Don’t Miss This One! Goodies founder Rhea Carlisle explains why she decided to show her face for the first time, and her journey from feeling empty about designing homes for 1%ers to creating a fan-obsessed company featuring home goods for under $25. Find out how she inspires people to wait in 7-hour lines during a pandemic!Support the show (http://lawflip.com)

How does one of music’s most successful executives create hit after hit? Today’s guest, Ben Maddahi, answers that question. The Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth worldwide smash hit “See You Again” with over 4 BILLION views that was performed for Kobe Bryant’s memorial? He made that song happen!More of his hits include "Blame Game" by Kanye West featuring John Legend, “Stay” by Zedd and Alessia Cara, “Wild Ones” by Flo Rida, and Tik Tok-driven smash record “Savage Love” by Jason Deuro. Ben shares the story behind creating these songs, what it takes to be successful, and so much more. Benjy and Ben close out the episode with their Deals and Legal Tips of the Week. Please check out this week’s episode of @lawflip and subscribe to all our channels.Support the show (http://lawflip.com)