Laying Down the Law

Hi everyone - Laying Down the Law is on hiatus right now, we have been working hard on Season 3, but I wanted to take a moment and join a unified response of podcasters speaking out in response to the Dobbs decision that overturned 50 years of established legal precedent in the Unites States -- with more to come. And while this is ostensibly a law and comedy podcast, there's nothing funny about this change in the law. So I'm joining independent podcasts everywhere in speaking out. While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S.The Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade on June 24th.Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what's best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn't be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations 4 abortion dot com. That's the number 4. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources. 1.  Shout Your Abortion is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. Don't Ban Equality is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion dot cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4.  Plan C Pills dot org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5.  Choice dot c-r-d dot c-o has a collection of these resources and more. We/I encourage you to speak up, take care, and spread the word. https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds) https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy 

Special shout out to guest Andy Bustillos who's kicking cancer's ass - support his GoFundMe here.GUESTS: Curtis Retherford (curtisretherford.com Twitter: @ActuallyCurtis Insta: @ActuallyCurtis) Andy Bustillos (Twitter @Andy_Bustillos Insta: @AndyBusitillos) Artoun Nazareth (Twitter @ArtounCartoon Insta: @ArtounCartoon)  Ruha Taslimi (ruha-taslimi.ucbcomedy.com Twitter: @lguucb Insta:  @ruhataslimi)  Monte Montepare (Twitter: @MonteMontepare Insta: @MonteMontepare Jeremy Culhane (Twitter: @JeremyCulane Insta: @jazzy__jelly)  Martin v State (Alabama, 1944) - Actus Reus Facts: Defendant was arrested for being “drunk on a public highway” when he was actually drunk in his home, but the officers took him out onto the highway to arrest him.  Reasoning: Because the defendant was drunk in his own home and was forcibly taken to the highway, he had not engaged in the forbidden act of being drunk on a public highway. Holding: Conviction reversed.  Then GHOST takes us on a wild journey from the DMV, to MTV's Punk'd, to police dance fighting training, to an exploration of self-aware Holes.Finally, learn a little about our guests and what's coming next from them! LAYING DOWN THE LAW is a production of Beyond UNreasonable Doubt and Verboten Productions, produced by Jeffrey Feightner. Theme music: “Galactic Damages” by Jingle Punks. Cover Art by Q (@TheMightyQWorks). Follow Billy DeClercq on Twitter: @MaxHeadroomEsq 

Fine dining meets the Law of the Sea?Surf and Turf?Whatever you call it, give it a listen, it's sure to leave you satisfied!

Jeremy HarlinLauren MichaelsTwo funny people stop by to talk to chat with Billy, our resident legal-eagle, to chat about the case of the week and then they get down to business with improv comedy for the ages. 

Cathy Eller and Matt Ritter stop by to talk about today's case, Murphy v. Steeplechase Amusement Co. (AKA “The Flopper Case” Justice Benjamin Cardozo) in which an amusement park ride gave the delighted guests exactly what it promised.

Chicago natives and very funny people Jeremy Harlin and Shaun Landry drop in to chat about personal injury law and vanity plates. Jeremy Harlin has a number of projects coming to the screens both small and large very soon, follow him on instagram @king_jeremyharlin Shaun Landry has a dream to build a theatre focused on underserved people. A theatre that plays. A theatre that pays. A theatre that teaches. visit http://www.ledgetheatre.com to learn more about Shaun's vision, and to help bring it to reality.  

Curtis and Joey drop by to talk with Billy all about Fraud.Cheese... and the Moth. 

Jay Singh and Griffin Taylor join our *&!#$ host Billy to talk about @!*&# obscenities and the law. 

Billy and Em speak about marriage equality, transgender rights and more. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Trevor Project 24/7: 1-866-488-7386  www.thetrevorproject.orgPodcast intro and bumper music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Billy flips the script and invites Kristen Lucas to host the show and ask some actual factual legal questions. Wanna know more? Listen!

A harmless bible study goes horribly wrong! a budding friendship left in tatters. Licensee or invitee? Like most relationships, it's complicated!

Jeff Feightner joins Billy for a break from the every day to discuss random bits of everything and, to test some VOIP services.

Billy, Doug, and Lauren jump into the tort case Harper v. Herman, where a boat captain was found to owe no duty to warn a young passenger who was injured by diving in shallow waters. The three then venture on an improv voyage starting at the dock of Lake Winnatonka, through the Coroner’s office, to a roadhouse that serves paint chips, visit an Italian restaurant, then a rival roadhouse featuring mindfulness training, culminating in a tire fire, before sailing into the sunset. Then we lay down the pretense and learn Doug and Lauren's childhood nicknames, imagined other careers, and deepest insights.

Billy and his son Spencer explore the law of defamation and video games, comedy, Sergio Leone films, college meal plans and SO MUCH MORE! Dedicated to "Pop" through a multi-generational matrix, we learn that that Spencer is decidedly funnier than his old dad. After Spencer slaps Billy around for bad jokes, Billy explains recent anti-SLAPP litigation involving defamation over who really holds the the world record in Donkey Kong. Finally Spencer takes over the wheel and shows us how podcasting is done.

Cathy Eller and Will Hines join Billy to discuss Byrne v Boadle, and how res ipsa loquitor works for YOU! From the case stems an improvisational romp through time to explore the rise of BIG BARREL. Finally, Billy lays down the pretense and explores what makes his guests who they are.

Griffin Taylor and Jay Singh join Billy to discuss TWO slip-and-fall cases. One (Negri v. Stop & Shop) involved baby food; the other (Gordon v Museum of Natural History) involved airborne hot dog wrappers. The crew learns what "constructive notice" is and when it doesn't apply. A whirlwind of comedic improv around the world follows. Then we find out some deeper truths about Griffin and Jay and their longstanding friendship. *This episode is sponsored by Steve "Esteban" Gorman. Featuring a promo for RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE. A podcast by Shannon Hull. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.

In this radio play for the 21st Century, a reincarnated old soul, George Bailey, makes his way through life without the internet. But G-d has other plans. Guardian angel Clarence returns to earth 75 years after his first visit so he can renew his wings, in the hopes of convincing George Bailey to join the Internet. Hilarity ensues in a satirical re-imagining of the holiday classic. Written by Dan Dore, performed by Mondays at 7 (in order of appearance) feat. Jay Singh, Dan Dore, Griffin C. Taylor, Billy DeClercq, Cathy Eller, Toni Senatore, and Kristen Lucas, with narration by Jeffrey Feightner

Billy, Curtis and Cathy read Tedla v. Ellman (New York, 1939) in which junk collectors got hit by a car while pushing a baby carriage full of junk on the wrong side of Sunrise highway. The court found they were not contributorily negligent. The improvisors find out what happens when someone is on the wrong side of the law, the wrong side of the road, or visits the Museum of Torts. Curtis re-boots IMPROV: BEAT BY BEAT for a few minutes to break down the improv that was just performed, and then they dig into the deep questions to find out more about Cathy and Curtis.

*Episode Sponsor: Larry's Discount Celebrity Endorsement Warehouse Billy and guest Sean McCallon (aka Yakov Spierblatt) discuss Martin v Herzog, a 1920 New York case where Defendant’s automobile crashed into Plaintiff’s buggy, at night, when it was dark. Because Plaintiff was operating his buggy without any lights, in violation of a statute, he was found contributorily negligent, so the plaintiff got bupkis. Then Billy and Sean improvise what happens if there were dash-cams on buggies in the 1920's in a musical improv performance, "Ad-Libretto" They learn what it means to become "brothers in arms." Finally, we learn more about Sean and his journey as an artist.

Billy and guests (Dan D---, Anna Yosin, Gabi Mayorga, Cathy Eller, & Toni Senatore) break down the 1927 US Supreme Court case B&O Railroad v. Goodman where a driver didn’t slow down enough when he was “twelve feet from danger” at a railroad crossing. The gang morphs into a rock band that plays air instruments, including an air cowbell, but was it all a dream, and why is a nurse in Dad’s will? Then we get real and find out about each of our guests’ hopes and dreams, and what we’re grateful for. Follow our guests: - Anna Yosin: (Twitter/Insta) @annayosin - Cathy Eller (Twitter/Insta) @squirrel_convo - Toni Senatore (Twitter/Insta) @tonisenatore - Dan “Don’t Mention My Last Name” Dore (Twitter) @BuffaloDan01

Billy reads and explains the classic case of Adams v Bullock, 125 N.E. 93 (1919), from Court of Appeals of New York, where a boy was injured by swinging a metal wire into electrical trolley wires. We learn that, because the trolley company had taken reasonable precautions to avoid foreseeable dangers, and nobody could have predicted the injury, it did not owe a duty of care to protect the boy from injury, and it could not be held liable.

Billy presents the classic case of Hammontree v. Jenner, where a driver who unexpectedly suffered an epileptic seizure lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a bicycle shop. The question presented by this case is whether a driver can be held strictly liable or even if he is not negligent? Then, in improvisation, we find out what happens if God gets sued. Finally, we learn about Jeff’s hopes and dreams, his favorite memory from his days as a sailor with the U.S. Navy, and what he’s grateful for.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED DECEMBER 13th, 2019. Ukranian Radio Host Yakov Spierblatt (Sean McCallon) interviews Humphrey Beauregard Buford, President of the Greater Atlanta Peach Grower's Association about American Peaches.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED: OCT 8TH, 2019. Being a lawyer is not easy sometimes. Former attorney Sigfried Hoins (PhD in Nihilism) offers you guidance, comfort and relaxation in a soothing 6-minute meditation.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2019. EXCLUSIVE - BREAKING NEW Laying Down the Law has obtained the audio file of Trump's infamous July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2019. In celebration of Talk like a Pirate Day we interview Blake Oliver, host of the #1 rated accounting podcast, The Cloud Accounting Podcast.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2019. Usually, my podcast is intended to be funny. Not today. This episode was recorded a few months ago. It was hard to record and it is harder to share. Your story matters. You are not alone. You are never alone. If you need help, call: 1-800-273-8255

ORIGINALLY RELEASED JUNE 27TH, 2019. Bob Fisher owns the WORLD FAMOUS Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California. Your host, Billy DeClercq, LIVES in Pasadena, California.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED MAY 8TH, 2019. Hear how your host argues with another lawyer over email. Seven minutes of your life that you will never get back!

ORIGINALLY RELEASED APRIL 7TH, 2019. Welcome to Laying Down the Law, with your host Billy DeClercq "The Dave Letterman of the Courtroom."

Billy De Clercq is BACK! Laying Down the Law is... well, let's let Billy Tell you all about it. Listen and Subscribe. Review and Tell your friends.

Ukranian Radio Host Yakov Spierblatt (Sean McCallon) interviews Humphrey Beauregard Buford, President of the Greater Atlanta Peach Grower's Association about American Peaches.---- Music from https://filmmusic.io"Overcast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Being a lawyer is not easy sometimes. Former attorney Sigfried Hoins (PhD in Nihilism) offers you guidance, comfort and relaxation in a soothing 6-minute meditation.NOTE: Dr. Hoins is not a medical doctor. This podcast has not been evaluated by the FDA, CFPB, DOD, or FCC, and the material herein is not clinically proven to diagnose, treat, prevent, ameliorate, or cure any disease. In fact, this material is likely to cause or worsen a variety of disorders and diseases. Side effects may involve spontaneous bouts of laughter, dry mouth, itching, sores, and photosensitivity. Govern yourself accordingly.__________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Garden Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

EXCLUSIVE - BREAKING NEWSLaying Down the Law has obtained the audio file of Trump's infamous July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (featuring Pia Minsky Insta: @piaminskystyle as #45)Read the U.S.A. "sanitized" version of the transcript here:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6429020-Ukraine-Transcript.htmlLAYING DOWN THE LAW is a product of Beyond Unreasonable Doubt and is a part of the Castworks Industries comedy podcast network based in Austin, TX. "We make funny $#!t for your ears."------------- Theme music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ SFX courtesy of ZapSplat

In celebration of Talk like a Pirate Day we interview Blake Oliver, host of the #1 rated accounting podcast, The Cloud Accounting Podcast.We discuss Blake's motto "Move Fast and Bend Things," why you'd rather have an accountant who majored in classical music performance, and plenty of accountant jokes.Plus, a very dramatic reading of Judge Cardozo's famous explanation of what a fiduciary is.Produced by Beyond Unreasonable Doubt, and part of the Castworks Industries comedy podcast network ------------ Theme music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Usually, my podcast is intended to be funny. Not today. This episode was recorded a few months ago. It was hard to record and it is harder to share. Your story matters. You are not alone. You are never alone. If you need help, call: 1-800-273-8255------------- Theme music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Do you need an abogado gigante?Attorney Steve "Esteban" Gorman will fight for you like a toreador.

SERIOUS INJURY?ACCIDENT?Call Attorney Steve Gorman - retired amateur boxer and attorney with more than three (3) years experience fighting for people like you.

Bob Fisher owns the WORLD FAMOUS Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California.Your host, Billy DeClercq, LIVES in Pasadena, California.Coincidence?In this wide ranging 30-minute interview, your host BREAKS the podcast format by having the guest interview him.Topics include:The history of comedyCarreer AdviceWhat It Really Takes to Own a Comedy ClubShameless Self PromotionName-DroppingA Discount to the Ice HousePhilosophy------------- Theme music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hear how your host argues with another lawyer over email. Seven minutes of your life that you will never get back! Theme music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

And now, a word from our sponsor, Larry's Discount Celebrity Endorsement Warehouse, under new ownership! Lucas and Leela Sparkington are here to let you know that Laying Down the Law is proudly sponsored by LARRY’S DISCOUNT CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT WAREHOUSE -- under new ownership, ever since our father Larry died unexpectedly in a mysterious accident involving a George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine. Dad left us with nothing but a mountain of debt... and lots of inventory! But our loss is your win! Everything must go! We’re slashing prices on all kinds of unsold and rare celebrity endorsed products! - Axl Rose My First Garden Kit, with a special trowel, autographed by celebrity guitarist “Slash” - Bono “Fish Needs a Bicycle” Helmet! - Jared Foley Secret Funtime Photo Set! - Nancy Kerrigan commerative knee brace with genuine baseball bats autographed by celebrity thug Jeff Gilooley! - Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s “FAME! I’m Gonna Live Forever, or At Least Until 2020” workout video. - Charlie Sheen’s Two and a Half Men Chutes and Ladders Bingo Extravaganza. This weekend only, every customer gets a Bill Cosby Pudding Pop with every purchase, completely free .whether you want one or not.With convenient locations in the Pacoima Park N Shop mall right next to the abandoned furniture store, and Fontana, at the intersection of Alder and Shamrock, next to the Bail Bond convenience store.***Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod, composer of our theme music, "Glitter Blast" (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to Laying Down the Law, with your host Billy DeClercq "The Dave Letterman of the Courtroom." There’s nothing funny about the law… until now. It’s really edu-tainment.LAYING DOWN THE LAW is presented by BEYOND UNREASONABLE DOUBT... A Worldwide Association of Entertainment, Performance, Production, Management, Promotion and Distribution Groups Parading as Legal Scholars...Theme music: Anachronist by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/