Legal Mythsteps

Federal regulations, commercial licenses, driving logs, safety protocols. Trucking cases are especially complicated from a legal perspective. The post Ep. 12: The difference between a truck crash vs. an auto crash appeared first on .

It’s probably not what you think it is. More in our latest episode. The post Ep. 11: Attorney-client privilege appeared first on .

It goes without saying that insurance is a beast, whether it’s health, property, or auto. In this week’s episode, we take a stab at answering a bunch of insurance-related questions floating on the web. The post Ep. 10: The insurance conundrum appeared first on .

Well, we started with one question, which led to another: Does James Comey’s termination from the FBI threaten the credibility of the Department of Justice and the broader legal system? Jay and Matt discuss. The post Ep. 9: The credibility of Lady Justice appeared first on .

On Wednesday, a jury convicted Code Pink activist Desiree Fairooz for laughing during a confirmation hearing for then-Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions. She faces jail time and a fine. Scratching your heads? Us, too. The post Ep. 8: Congressional hearings are no laughing matter appeared first on .

Ten million. Twenty million. Fifty million. Ever wonder how attorneys come up with those kinds of numbers? It’s not arbitrary. The settlements and verdicts may look gaudy but there are several reasons why.   The post Ep. 7: Crunching the numbers: Damages and awards appeared first on .

United Airlines is under fire for their treatment of a passenger. Now the passenger is suing. Is Dr. David Dao in for a big payday? Jay and Matt break down the situation and the legal... The post Ep. 6: Dr. Dao and the legal fate of United Airlines appeared first on .

An errant tweet. A misguided Facebook pic. A lewd cell phone video. In today’s digital world, nothing remains a secret. Can a simple tweet get you into legal trouble and can it hurt your case?... The post Ep. 5: Social media can and will be used against you appeared first on .

Sometimes, “the best” lawyer isn’t necessarily the right lawyer. Jay and Matt take a look at attorney advertising and why there’s more to a client-attorney relationship than just the legal stuff.   The post Ep. 4: Choosing a lawyer that’s right for you appeared first on .

According to Jay: “It can be like speaking another language.” There’s a fine line between semantics and context. In this episode, the guys break down the legal jargon that often leaves non-lawyers scratching their heads.   The post Ep. 3: Breaking down ‘legalese’ appeared first on .