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Legal Team, the ladies are back together and catching up on several cases from the Vanderpump Rules and Valley universe. We break down the ongoing legal mess between Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Rachel Leviss including house disputes, lawsuits, anti-SLAPP motions, and discovery drama. We also check in on Faith Stowers' lawsuit against NBCUniversal and why it's now heading to arbitration. And finally, we touch on a bizarre AI-generated lawsuit involving Jax Taylor, a good reminder not to believe everything you read online. What's on the docket? The latest on Tom and Ariana's house — yes, Tom's still living there. How Tom accidentally sued Ariana, blamed his lawyer, and fired him… via Instagram. Details of Rachel's lawsuit against Tom and Ariana, including claims that Ariana knew about the affair earlier than portrayed. Updates on Ariana's anti-SLAPP motion. Tom's discovery drama: missed deadlines and more fallout after firing his attorney. Faith's lawsuit against NBCUniversal has been ordered to arbitration — and what that means. The truth behind Jax Taylor's alleged lawsuit. Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Quince: Visit Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bravodocket Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop a huge outdoor selection. Dupe: Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today. Indacloud: If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code BRAVODOCKET at inda.shop/BRAVODOCKET IRestore: Subscribe & Save for 25% off or more + free shipping on the iRestore REVIVE+ Max Growth Kit, and unlock HUGE savings on the iRestore Elite with the code BRAVODOCKET at https://www.irestore.com/BRAVODOCKET! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do historians have a responsibility to engage in public and political discussions? How can one balance the role of a public intellectual, an activist and a scholar? How can scholars rise to the occasion in the face of a changing media world and widespread disinformation campaigns? Can their institutions protect them from attempts to silence them through SLAPP suits (Strategic lawsuits against public participation)? In the field of Eastern European History, these questions have become particularly urgent after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Some scholars have chosen to speak out; others have chosen to remain silent. But in face of the dismantling of democracy in the United States and the rise of anti-democratic parties and movements in Europe, can we afford silence? Listen to the whole conversation on our YouTube channel. Franziska Davies is an assistant professor of Eastern European History at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and is currently a visiting fellow at the IWM in Vienna. She specialises in the modern history of Ukraine, Poland, and Russia. She is currently working on a book about the end of the Soviet Union from a Ukrainian-Polish perspective.
This season on Drilled, investigative reporter Alleen Brown brings us the story of an Indigenous nation fighting for its water, an international environmental movement finding its voice, and an industry attempting to crush its political opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Today is the first kill-the-bills-day in the Texas House. I comment on the following: Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Growth Business Legislation Into Law House Speaker Agrees to Senate's $8B School Funding Bill Texas bill passes to address ‘sexual abuse crisis' in public schools, more Ban on loudspeakers, masks at campus protests passes Senate Bill imposing caps on out-of-state campaign contributions passes Texas House House bill on lawsuits shelved after critics label it harmful to free speech – great news, the anti-SLAPP protection bill gets slapped down Junk science law changes pass Texas House – bad bill, lowers the standard so low that half the prison population could conceivably qualify; and at your expense. Texas House Passes Two Landmark Measures for Parental Rights Transactional Gold Legislation Moves Forward in Senate, Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Agreement Requiring Travis County to Abide by the Texas Open Meetings Act and Other Government Transparency LawsMexico pays some water owed to U.S., a very small amount, before the October deadline.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Tony Macdonald is the General Counsel for the Tarrant County Texas Republican Party. He is also an attorney specializing in protecting American's First Amendment right of Free Speech.
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Apple said no jab, no job. The actor sued. The Court of Appeal holds the jab policy is expressive conduct, and thus the suit was a SLAPP.Apple Studios dropped an actor from its Manhunt miniseries over a COVID vaccine mandate. The actor sued. Apple filed an anti-SLAPP motion—and won. Jeff and Tim break down Sexton v. Apple Studios and ask:Is a vaccine mandate a creative decision?Do logistical decisions become “expressive” just because they are part of making a film?The court held that following “contemporary conventional wisdom” was reasonable, but what happens when that wisdom was arrived at suddenly in a matter of a few months—and then is abandoned just as suddenly?And recall past “contemporary conventional wisdom” that is now abandoned: smoking was safe (even good for you!); thalidomide was good for pregnant women; Fen-Phen and Vioxx were promoted. Tim notes that much medical orthodoxy has a short shelf life and the law needs to allow room for individual choice. Jeff notes that in emergency situations the law needs to defer to coalescing expert opinion and best practices. We discuss, you decide.Also:A pro se litigant tricks a New York court into letting his AI avatar argue for him. (Spoiler: it did not go well.)Plus, updates on shadow docket misadventures and deportation do-overs.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Not To Be Published, Tim Kowal's weekly legal update, or view his blog of recent cases.Other items discussed in the episode:Apple's mandatory vaccine is “creative” expression—employee's lawsuit held a SLAPP
Stock market experts and loyalists to The Felon President were ecstatic about yesterday's huge rebounds in the market due to Trump pulling back almost all the tariffs he proposed, which was due in part to the bond market. But that was yesterday, today, during the show, we witnessed fluctuations leading the Dow Jones to tumble 2000 points (at the time of this posting, the loss is over 1800 points), but don't worry, it's only money, so stop whining. We also take a look at a disgraced former Milwaukee Police officer who is a part of the mass deportation effort. Then, Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review is here to talk about free press getting their day, Federally funded SLAPP suits, our Federal Judges holding onto the guardrails and the reiteration of due process for all under The US Constitution. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Jim Santelle
Alan Dershowitz signed a complaint containing frivolous allegations in Kerri Lake v. Gates. But he's only “of counsel” who reviewed one paragraph, containing nothing frivolous. So the panel reversed the Rule 11 sanctions—but warns that, going forward, “of counsel” is not a valid defense. Judge Bumatay writes separately to say it should be. Jeff agrees with the majority, but Tim raises a possible chilling effect for trial consultants and appellate counsel—does one bad banana expose the entire trial team to sanctions?Also:Is judicial impeachment a real threat or just cable-news cosplay?Discovery fee awards aren't sanctions unless the judge calls it a sanction.A SLAPP fee order isn't separately appealable—even if it feels like it should be.Teaser for next week: Sexton v. Apple Studios—where vaccine mandates, historical drama, and anti-SLAPP collide.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Not To Be Published, Tim Kowal's weekly legal update, or view his blog of recent cases.Other items discussed in the episode:You can appeal discovery sanctions, but not a mere cost allocationCan an attorney sign as to only part of a pleading?Are articles of impeachment "attacks" on judicial independence?Appealability of SLAPP Fee Orders
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A North Dakota jury found in favor of pipeline company Energy Transfer and ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $600 million in damages over its role in helping protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Some legal experts call the case a classic SLAPP or Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation suit and a threat to free speech. Also, a program funded by the 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Law sought to install many more electric vehicle chargers. But now the Trump administration has stalled this funding. And the world can be an awfully noisy place. Ed Jahn of Oregon Public Broadcasting took a journey in search of silence and found what could be the quietest place in Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fuerte terremoto en Myanmar. La junta militar birmana habla de momento de al menos 200 muertos y cientos de desaparecidos pero viendo las imágenes que llegan, sobre todo de la ciudad de Mandalay, parece evidente que esas cifras van a aumentar en los próximos días de forma sustancial. El seísmo se ha dejado sentir también en Tailandia.Vamos a estar en Estados Unidos porque la administración Trump está deteniendo a simpatizantes de la causa palestina con vínculos a algunas universidades. El ejemplo más reciente es el de una joven turca detenida en Boston, vamos a saber más de ello. Sudán del Sur está al borde de la guerra civil, vamos a tener una entrevista sobre la situación en el país, que es crítica. También hablaremos sobre un caso de demanda estratégica contra la participación pública, conocida como SLAPP, y cómo afecta a los defensores del clima y hablaremos de uno de los países más estables del cono sur, Uruguay, que celebra 40 años de democracia. Escuchar audio
We start this monumental legal exposition with the great hero-attorney STEVE DONZIGER & the high-profile corporate attack on Greenpeace & the Indigenous community. Greenpeace has been sued by Energy Transfer in a North Dakota court with a jury dominated by fossil-fuel workers and a pro-corporate judge. Hawaii-based attorney NATALI SEGOVIA gives us detail on the particulars of this rigged indictment in a case meant to “target the environmental movement as a whole.” Natali emphasizes that the land devastated by the contested pipeline is, by treaty rights, still Indigenous land. Much-revered long-time campaigner CHARLIE CRAY explains that Greenpeace's role in the Standing Rock demonstrations was to train people in non-violence, and that the corporate attack on the Greenpeace organizational structure has been misguided. Steve Donziger then explains where the next legal battles will go amidst the long-standing campaign to weaponize the law against the human attempt to preserve our ability to live on this planet. Charlie Cray explains that the courts refused to allow a live broadcast or official transcript of the court proceeds while the corporations used “pink slime journalism” to propagandize the local North Dakota population. Natalie Segovia confirms that the willingness to ignore tribal sovereignty and fight against movement solidarity is at the core of the corporate attack, as she calls for courage among all of us. Charlie & Steve remind us that a Dutch court will hear anti-SLAPP proceedings against the corporations trying to kill Greenpeace & its pro-ecological campaigning. To start our second hour, we then get an on-the-ground report from journalist/filmmaker ROGER RAPOPORT about Michigan's insane attempt to re-start the Palisades nuclear reactor. An expert on air travel, Roger also reports on the real horrifying & infuriating reasons for the recent deadly crash at Washington DC's National Airport. Performance Artist TOM ENGLISH gives us a great poem about try to humanize our nation's billionaire CEOs. We then move into the nightmare of lithium battery storage & the horrifying disaster of a major fire at Moss Landing California. Nationally syndicated Flashpoint host DENNIS BERNSTEIN talks to us about the human damage being done by this terrible fire & its fallout. MICHELLE A. gives us a heads-up on water based batteries called Aqueous Metal batteries. Western Massachusetts activist & no nukes organizer ANNA GYORGY tells us of her great victory over an unwanted lithium battery center in her neighborhood. Activist/film-mater JILL LONG makes the connection between Moss Landing & the horrors of Three Mile Island. Thanks to MYLA RESON we touch on upcoming supreme court election in Wisconsin, which we will revisit NEXT WEEK! We sign off with PAUL SHERMAN & the Budapest Memorandum that should have prevented to war in Ukraine.
Puntata a tema libertà di informare e di protestare. Partiamo dal caso di Essere Animali, condannata a rimuovere un'inchiesta su allevamenti legati al Grana Padano: un esempio di SLAPP, come quelli che hanno colpito Greenpeace o Saviano, e che fanno dell'Italia il Paese europeo con più cause intimidatorie. Parliamo poi del giornalista Gabriele Carchidi, fermato e malmenato dalla polizia, forse per il suo lavoro scomodo. Chiudiamo con il DDL sicurezza, che tra nuovi reati, arresti in flagranza differita e poteri estesi ai servizi segreti, rischia di comprimere seriamente diritti fondamentali.INDICE:00:00:00 - Sommario00:01:00 - Il caso degli SLAPP e delle inchieste cancellate00:07:08 - Il giornalista malmenato a Cosenza00:09:08 - Il DDL sicurezza sta per approdare in aula in SenatoFonti: https://www.italiachecambia.org/podcast/slapp-ddl-sicurezza/Iscriviti alla newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ZcEw
Today on the Show: An emergency-room nurse just back from the Gaza strip, talks about the latest impacts of Israel bombing attacks on what's left of Gaza's hospitals. Also, Greenpeace slapped hard, as it loses a $660 million dollar slap suit in North Dakota, in the context of the Standing Rock protests against Energy Transfer corporation: we'll have more on the implications for shutting down the Education Department. And anything worthy of another look back on the Kennedy assassination papers? Will ask attorney Kennedy Scholar Bill Simpich The post Greenpeace Loses 600m Energy Transfer SLAPP Suit appeared first on KPFA.
Strategic Litigation on Public Participation, or SLAPPs, is an oft-used tactics by power holders against activists, campaigners, journalists and ordinary citizens seeking to stop destructive corporate practices on people and planet. There are a number of high profile SLAPP suits in the courts now.In our latest, we talk with Evan Mascagni with the Public Participation Project about the history and use of SLAPP suits.Bio//Evan Mascagni is the Policy Director of the Public Participation Project, a nonprofit dedicated to combating Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) through state and federal anti-SLAPP legislation. A former attorney turned documentary filmmaker and First Amendment rights advocate, Evan is committed to defending the free speech rights of filmmakers, journalists, and activists nationwide. -----------------------------------------------Outro- "Lawyers, Guns and Money" by Los Alvarez Del Norte Links//+ Evan's website: https://www.evanmascagni.com/+Public Participation Project: https://anti-slapp.org/+ Protect the Protest: https://www.protecttheprotest.org/Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast +Our rad website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ + Join our Discord community (https://discord.gg/vgKnY3sd)+Follow us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgreenred.bsky.social)Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR Our Networks// +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ +We're part of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network: linktr.ee/anticapitalistpodcastnetwork +Listen to us on WAMF (90.3 FM) in New Orleans (https://wamf.org/) This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). Edited by Isaac.
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The oil pipeline company Energy Transfer has brought a SLAPP suit against Greenpeace over the 2016-17 protests at Standing Rock. The $300 million lawsuit threatens Greenpeace's financial existence and has major implications for Indigenous rights and the right to free speech and protest. Thirteen environmental groups have signed a solidarity letter raising concerns. Lorraine Chisholm speaks with Paul Paz y Miño of Amazon Watch, a signatory to the solidarity letter.
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From Michael Mann's climate fraud crashing in a free-speech inferno—slashing his million-dollar win to half-million loss —to Texas ditching its oil riches for 30 nuclear reactors by 2030, fueled by foreign uranium we don't even have! Meanwhile, California's serving up rodent recipes, the USDA's greenlighting untested gene-jabbing of cows Then, the grand finale: Seeking Satoshi exposes Bitcoin as a transhumanist plot—futurists obsessed with AI, genetic engineering, and defying entropy itself! From Julian Huxley's sci-fi dystopias to Silicon Valley's god-complex oligarchs like Musk and Thiel, this is no mere currency—it's a tower of Babel for a godless elite, hellbent on immortality and global control2:30 Trump's Tariff Pendulum Swings BackOn-again, off-again tariffs get put on 30 day hold again as Trump's wrecking ball swings back. It's not about protectionism, it's not about revenue — but a chaotic assault on Canada and Mexico, threatening to torch the North American auto supply chain Trump himself turbocharged with the USMCA. But the Trump-sucker Proxy Media cheers it as a “win" 30:00Michael Mann's Climate Con Crumbles: Free Speech Strikes BackMichael Mann, the climate MacGuffin mastermind who fabricated exponential lie that fueled Al Gore's Oscar-winning propaganda, sees his house of cards collapse in a blaze of justice. After a 12-year legal war, his million-dollar defamation win against sharp-tongued skeptic Mark Steyn just got slashed to a measly $5,000, while he's slapped with a $500,000 bill to National Review under anti-SLAPP laws. 42:00Texas, Rich in Oil, Will Go Nuclear for Data Centers — 30 Nukes by 2030The USA doesn't have much uranium (which is why they do this). Where do we source it? 46:45 California Says — Eat Rodents!They're publishing recipes for eating Nutria…[hint: tastes just as good next week] 1:03:00 USDA Approval of Genetic “BirdFlu” Vax for CattleUSDA now skips testing like FDA. Approval to use genetic injections on cows is imminent (as they've already done for chickens). But Reason Magazine has completely lost the plot — they think high egg prices are due to “cage-free” laws in states 1:30:00 Trump's Shocking Bitcoin Reserve TwistTony Arterburn of DavidKnight.gold drops revelations on what started as a bold promise at the Nashville Bitcoin Conference. The Bitcoin Reserve has morphed into a chaotic crypto circus, with mysterious additions like ADA, SOL, and XRP raising eyebrows and red flags. Is this a genius move or a sinister setup? Arterburn exposes the murky ties to Trump's meme coins, insider graft, and a potential backdoor to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). With Bitcoin soaring to $108K and crashing back down, the so-called “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve” is starting to smell like a high-stakes pump-and-dump scam. Add in a sovereign wealth fund twist and BlackRock's shadowy fingerprints, and you've got a financial thriller that could shake the world economy to its core 2:22:48Seeking Satoshi: Unmasking Bitcoin's Transhumanist Puppet MastersCypherpunk pioneer Mike Laurie drops a bombshell: he says Satoshi's no lone genius but a hive of libertarian transhumanists from the Extropy Institute—futurists obsessed with AI, genetic engineering, and defying entropy itself! From Julian Huxley's sci-fi dystopias to Silicon Valley's god-complex oligarchs like Musk and Thiel, this is no mere currency—it's a tower of Babel for a godless elite, hellbent on immortality and global controlIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
From Michael Mann's climate fraud crashing in a free-speech inferno—slashing his million-dollar win to half-million loss —to Texas ditching its oil riches for 30 nuclear reactors by 2030, fueled by foreign uranium we don't even have! Meanwhile, California's serving up rodent recipes, the USDA's greenlighting untested gene-jabbing of cows Then, the grand finale: Seeking Satoshi exposes Bitcoin as a transhumanist plot—futurists obsessed with AI, genetic engineering, and defying entropy itself! From Julian Huxley's sci-fi dystopias to Silicon Valley's god-complex oligarchs like Musk and Thiel, this is no mere currency—it's a tower of Babel for a godless elite, hellbent on immortality and global control2:30 Trump's Tariff Pendulum Swings BackOn-again, off-again tariffs get put on 30 day hold again as Trump's wrecking ball swings back. It's not about protectionism, it's not about revenue — but a chaotic assault on Canada and Mexico, threatening to torch the North American auto supply chain Trump himself turbocharged with the USMCA. But the Trump-sucker Proxy Media cheers it as a “win" 30:00Michael Mann's Climate Con Crumbles: Free Speech Strikes BackMichael Mann, the climate MacGuffin mastermind who fabricated exponential lie that fueled Al Gore's Oscar-winning propaganda, sees his house of cards collapse in a blaze of justice. After a 12-year legal war, his million-dollar defamation win against sharp-tongued skeptic Mark Steyn just got slashed to a measly $5,000, while he's slapped with a $500,000 bill to National Review under anti-SLAPP laws. 42:00Texas, Rich in Oil, Will Go Nuclear for Data Centers — 30 Nukes by 2030The USA doesn't have much uranium (which is why they do this). Where do we source it? 46:45 California Says — Eat Rodents!They're publishing recipes for eating Nutria…[hint: tastes just as good next week] 1:03:00 USDA Approval of Genetic “BirdFlu” Vax for CattleUSDA now skips testing like FDA. Approval to use genetic injections on cows is imminent (as they've already done for chickens). But Reason Magazine has completely lost the plot — they think high egg prices are due to “cage-free” laws in states 1:30:00 Trump's Shocking Bitcoin Reserve TwistTony Arterburn of DavidKnight.gold drops revelations on what started as a bold promise at the Nashville Bitcoin Conference. The Bitcoin Reserve has morphed into a chaotic crypto circus, with mysterious additions like ADA, SOL, and XRP raising eyebrows and red flags. Is this a genius move or a sinister setup? Arterburn exposes the murky ties to Trump's meme coins, insider graft, and a potential backdoor to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). With Bitcoin soaring to $108K and crashing back down, the so-called “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve” is starting to smell like a high-stakes pump-and-dump scam. Add in a sovereign wealth fund twist and BlackRock's shadowy fingerprints, and you've got a financial thriller that could shake the world economy to its core 2:22:48Seeking Satoshi: Unmasking Bitcoin's Transhumanist Puppet MastersCypherpunk pioneer Mike Laurie drops a bombshell: he says Satoshi's no lone genius but a hive of libertarian transhumanists from the Extropy Institute—futurists obsessed with AI, genetic engineering, and defying entropy itself! From Julian Huxley's sci-fi dystopias to Silicon Valley's god-complex oligarchs like Musk and Thiel, this is no mere currency—it's a tower of Babel for a godless elite, hellbent on immortality and global controlIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, is suing Greenpeace for $300 million. The pipeline company accuses Greenpeace of criminal behavior — trespassing, vandalism, and assault of construction workers — and inciting riotous behavior by protesters at Standing Rock in 2016. Greenpeace considers this legal action to be a “SLAPP suit” — a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation — aimed at silencing not just Greenpeace, but civil protests everywhere. The trial is just getting underway in Morton County, North Dakota. In this episode we unpack not just this case, but the broader implications of such suits. Guests: Rolf Skar, National Campaigns Director, Greenpeace Montgomery Brown, Member, Standing Rock Grassroots Laura Prather, Chair of First Amendment Practice, Haynes Boone On March 24, Google's Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt and Irina Raicu, Director of the Internet Ethics Program at the Markkula Center, will speak with Climate One about the development of sustainably powered artificial intelligence. Tickets are on sale through our website. Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, is suing Greenpeace for $300 million. The pipeline company accuses Greenpeace of criminal behavior — trespassing, vandalism, and assault of construction workers — and inciting riotous behavior by protesters at Standing Rock in 2016. Greenpeace considers this legal action to be a “SLAPP suit” — a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation — aimed at silencing not just Greenpeace, but civil protests everywhere. The trial is just getting underway in Morton County, North Dakota. In this episode we unpack not just this case, but the broader implications of such suits. Guests: Rolf Skar, National Campaigns Director, Greenpeace Montgomery Brown, Member, Standing Rock Grassroots Laura Prather, Chair of First Amendment Practice, Haynes Boone On March 24, Google's Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt and Irina Raicu, Director of the Internet Ethics Program at the Markkula Center, will speak with Climate One about the development of sustainably powered artificial intelligence. Tickets are on sale through our website. Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Please AI responsibly: Attorneys at a major law firm are making use of ChatGPT. That's not a bad thing normally, but filling in legal cites is not what it's for. The unchecked ChatGPT cases were fake at a rate of 8 out of 9 total cases in a single brief. On this recent legal news episode Jeff and Tim cover:How to AI responsibly (and not get sanctioned).How to challenge arbitration responsibly (and not get sanctioned).How to anti-SLAPP responsibly (and not get sanctioned).Recent court stats and rule updates.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Not To Be Published, Tim Kowal's weekly legal update, or view his blog of recent cases.Other items discussed in the episode:AI Hallucinations May Lead to Sanctions for Big PI Law firm**.**Changes coming to Legal Specialization Board?Plantations at Haywood 1, LLC v. Plantations at Haywood, LLC*Wash v. Banda-Wash - 40 day period to claim costs after appeal not extended by 2 days - we are sent remands, we are not served with remands*Filmore Center Associates v. Lewis; San Francisco Superior CourtDisbarred in Federal Court, But Welcome in State Court?Frivolous anti-SLAP
Ralph welcomes Deepa Padmanabha, senior legal advisor to Greenpeace USA, to discuss that organization's looming trial against Energy Transfer Partners (builder of the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock) that threatens the constitutionally protected First Amendment right of citizens and citizen groups to protest. Plus, Josh Paul, former State Department employee, who resigned in protest over the Biden Administration's policy of sending weapons to support Israel's genocide in Gaza, returns to tell us about an organization he co-founded called “A New Policy,” which as the name suggests envisions an American policy toward the Middle East more in line with the “foundational principles of liberty, equality, democracy, and human rights; advancing American interests abroad; and protecting American freedoms at home.”Deepa Padmanabha is Senior Legal Advisor at Greenpeace USA, where she works closely with environmental activists seeking to exercise their First Amendment rights to promote systemic change. In September 2022, she testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Greenpeace USA's experience with legal attacks from extractive industries and the importance of federal anti-SLAPP legislation. And her work has focused on defending Greenpeace entities in the US against two SLAPP lawsuits attempting to silence the organization's advocacy work.This was not a Greenpeace campaign—and that was very intentional. And so our very limited involvement was solidarity with the Indigenous tribes, the Indigenous water protectors that were carrying this fight…Personally, I don't think that Energy Transfer likes the optics of going after Indigenous people. I think that it's much easier to go after the “Big Greens”, the “agitators”, things like that—and they probably would be dealing with a much more difficult PR campaign if they went after members of tribes.Deepa PadmanabhaBack in 2016 and 2017, when the original civil RICO cases were filed against the Greenpeace entities (all of these fights started out as RICO), many groups across issue areas were deeply concerned that this would be the new tactic used to go to attack labor, to attack human rights, to attack every kind of organization imaginable. And so what we did at that time (Greenpeace USA was a part of it as well as other groups) is we've created a coalition called Protect the Protest. Protect the Protest is a coalition of organizations to provide support for individuals who are threatened with SLAPPs, who receive cease-and-desist letters, who might want help either finding a lawyer or communication support. Because we know that the individuals bringing these lawsuits want the fights to happen in silence. So a big part of the work that needs to be done—and that we do—is to bring attention to them.Deepa PadmanabhaPast SLAPP lawsuits by corporations intended to wear down the citizen groups, cost them all kinds of legal fees. There have been SLAPP lawsuits for citizen groups just having a news conference or citizen groups being part of a town meeting. Or in the case of Oprah Winfrey, who was sued by at Texas meat company because she had a critic of the meat industry on her show that reached millions of people. That case was settled. So, this is the furthest extension of suppression of free speech by these artificial entities called corporations.Ralph NaderJosh Paul is co-founder (with Tariq Habash) of A New Policy, which seeks to transform U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. He resigned from the State Department in October 2023 due to his disagreement with the Biden Administration's decision to rush lethal military assistance to Israel in the context of its war on Gaza. He had previously spent over 11 years working as a Director in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, which is responsible for U.S. defense diplomacy, security assistance, and arms transfers. He previously worked on security sector reform in both Iraq and the West Bank, with additional roles in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Army Staff, and as a Military Legislative Assistant for a Member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee.I think that the time for quitting in protest over Gaza, unfortunately, in many ways, is greatly behind us. I think there will be a significant number of State Department officials who will be leaving in the coming days, weeks, and months. And this is a result of a push from the Trump administration to gut America's diplomatic corps, much as they did at the start of the previous Trump administration, but even more so this time around. What I'm hearing from former colleagues in the State Department is a sense of immense despair as they see freezes being placed on U.S. foreign assistance programs—including programs that do an immense amount of good around the world—and just a concern about the overall and impending collapse of American diplomacy.Josh PaulWe have to acknowledge the precedent set by President Biden. Not only in his unconditional support for Israel and its attacks on Gaza, its violations of international humanitarian law, but also in President Biden and Secretary Blinken's willingness to set aside U.S. laws when it came to, in particular, security assistance and arms transfers in order to continue that support. That is a precedent that I think all Americans should be concerned about regardless of their thoughts on the conflict itself.Josh PaulI would say that what we face in America is a problem set that runs much deeper than any change in administration, than any political party. There is an entrenched dynamic within American politics—an entrenched set of both political and economic incentives across our electoral system—that are maintaining U.S. unconditional support for Israel, regardless of what the American people might want.Josh PaulNews 1/31/251. Our top stories this week have to do with the betrayal of the so-called “Make America Healthy Again” or “MAHA” movement. First up, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health of Human Services – found himself in the hot seat Wednesday as his confirmation hearings began. Kennedy, who is facing opposition both from Democrats who regard his anti-vaccine rhetoric as dangerous and Republicans who view him as too liberal, struggled to answer basic questions during these hearings. Perhaps most distressingly, he shilled for the disastrous Medicare privatization scheme known as “Medicare Advantage,” at one point saying that he himself is on a Medicare Advantage plan and that “more people would rather be on Medicare Advantage.” Kennedy went on to say most Americans would prefer to be on private insurance. As Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project writes, this is “basically Cato [Institute] style libertarianism.”2. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is signaling they intend to scrap a proposed EPA rule to ban “forever chemicals” from Americans' drinking water, per the Spokesman-Review out of Spokane, Washington. Per this piece, “perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS, are a set of man-made chemicals used in thousands of products over the decades. High levels of them have…been linked to cancers, heart disease, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, low birth weight and other diseases.” Shelving PFAS regulation was high on the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 wish list, though the Trump team had previously sent mixed messages on the topic. Trump's pick to oversee regulation of dangerous chemicals is Nancy Beck, a longtime executive at the American Chemistry Council.3. As if those betrayals weren't enough, Trump has also selected Ms. Kailee Buller as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For the past year, Buller has served as president & CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association. More simply put, she is the top seed oil lobbyist in the nation. This is perhaps the most illustrative example of the MAHA bait and switch. Not only is the Trump administration spitting in the face of their own supporters and doing the opposite of what they promised in terms of cracking down on ultra-processed, unhealthy food – they are doing so in an openly and brazenly corrupt manner. Under Trump, regulatory agencies are on the auction block and will be sold to the highest bidder.4. In more health news, legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has come out with a new story – and it's a doozy. According to Hersh's sources, the Trump administration mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic long before the public knew anything about the virus. He writes “I learned this week that a US intelligence asset at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, where the Covid virus was first observed…provided early warning of a laboratory accident at Wuhan that led to a series of infections that was quickly spreading and initially seemed immune to treatment.” Hersh continues “early studies dealing with how to mitigate the oncoming plague, based on information from the Chinese health ministry about the lethal new virus, were completed late in 2019 by experts from America's National Institutes of Health and other research agencies.” Yet, “Despite their warnings, a series of preventative actions were not taken until the United States was flooded with cases of the virus.” Most damningly, Hersh's sources claim that “All of these studies…have been expunged from the official internal records in Washington, including any mention of the CIA's source inside the Chinese laboratory.” If true, this would be among the most catastrophic cases of indecision – and most sweeping coverup – in modern American history. Watch this space.5. Meanwhile, in more foreign affairs news, Progressive International reports that “For the first time in history,” Members of the United States Congress have joined with Members of Mexico's Cámara de Diputados to “oppose the escalating threats of U.S. military action against Mexico” and call to “strengthen the bonds of solidarity between our peoples.” This move of course comes amid ever-rising tensions between the United States and our southern neighbor, particularly as the GOP has in recent years taken up the idea of a full-blown invasion of Mexico. This letter was signed by many prominent U.S. progressives, including Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Summer Lee, AOC, Greg Casar and Raul Grijalva, as well as 23 Mexican deputies. One can only hope that this show of internationalism helps forestall further escalation with Mexico.6. Turning to the issue of corruption, former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme that included him acting as an unregistered agent of the Egyptian government, per the DOJ. Until 2024, Menendez had served as the Chairman or Ranking Member of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee – an ideal perch for a crooked politician. During sentencing, Menendez broke down and weepily begged the judge for leniency. Yet, almost immediately after the sentence was handed down, Menendez changed his tune and started sucking up to Trump in a transparent attempt to secure a pardon. Axios reports Menendez said “President Trump was right…This process is political, and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.” Unfortunately, Trump's fragile ego makes him particularly susceptible to just this sort of appeal, so it would be no surprise if he does grant some form of clemency to the disgraced Senator.7. Likewise, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears to feel the walls closing in with regard to his corrupt dealings with his Turkish benefactors. And just like Menendez, Adams' strategy appears to be to ingratiate himself with Trump world. On January 23rd, the New York Daily News reported that Adams had pledged to avoid publicly criticizing Trump. Adams has previously called Trump a “white supremacist.” Adams' simpering seems to having the intended effect. On January 29th, the New York Times reported “Senior Justice Department officials under President Trump have held discussions with federal prosecutors in Manhattan about the possibility of dropping their corruption case,” against Adams. This story notes that “The defense team is led by Alex Spiro, who is also the personal lawyer for Elon Musk.”8. Our final three stories this week have to do with organized labor. First, Bloomberg labor reporter Josh Eidelson reports Trump has ousted National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. This alone is a tragedy; Abruzzo has been nothing short of a crusader on behalf of organized labor during her tenure. Yet, more troubling news quickly followed: Trump has unlawfully sacked Gwynne Wilcox a Democratic member of the labor board with no just cause. As Eidelson notes, the law forbids “firing board members absent neglect or malfeasance.” Wilcox was the first ever Black member of the NLRB and her unlawful removal gives Trump a working majority at the board. Expect to see a rapid slew of anti-worker decisions in the coming days.9. In some good news, independent journalist Ken Klippenstein reports that union collective bargaining agreements have successfully “thwart[ed]…Trump's return to work order.” Instead, the administration has been forced to issue a new order, stating “Supervisors should not begin discussions around the return to in-person work with bargaining unit employees until HHS fulfills its collective bargaining obligations.” In other words, even while every supposed legal guardrail, institutional norm, and political force of gravity wilts before Trump's onslaught, what is the one bulwark that still stands strong, protecting everyday working people? Their union.10. Our final story is a simple one. Jacobin labor journalist Alex Press reports that in Philadelphia, the first Whole Foods grocery store has voted to unionize. The nearly-300 workers at the store voted to affiliate with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1176. Whole Foods was sold to Amazon in 2017 and since then the e-tail giant has vigorously staved off unionization. Could this be the first crack in the dam? Only time will tell.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
IPR talked to one of 10 Iowans pardoned for crimes related to the Jan 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. Another attempt to limit the use of automatic traffic cameras in the state has started again in the Iowa House. 34 states have anti-SLAPP laws. Could Iowa become one of them?
Today's podcast is all about the antis: anti-SLAPP, anti-masking, anti-indoctrination, anti-retaliation, and anti-corruption. But before all that, Sarah Isgur and David French kick things off with the latest news on President Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York criminal trial. The Agenda: —Does Donald Trump have citizen-plus status? —David is somewhat of a SLAPP expert —Does Arkansas care for LEARNS? —Is face-masking protected? —Free Speech timeline —Campaign finance changes in Oxnard —Cyberbullying, harrassment, and student council drama Join us for a live taping of Advisory Opinions! Sarah Isgur and David French will be speaking in front of live audiences on Monday, January 13, 2024. You have two chances to catch them if you live in the DMV area. Details below: Catholic University of America CUA Columbus School of Law 3600 John McCormack Road NE Washington, D.C. 20017 Room 205, main floor 12:30 P.M. ET George Washington University 2000 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052 Burns Moot Court Room 3:15 P.M. ET Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Sarah's Collision newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wisconsin is one of only 16 states in the union that doesn't have an anti-SLAPP law. SLAPP stands for “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” in other words, a frivolous legal […] The post SLAPP Lawsuits — a Victim's Story of Her Fight for Free Sp... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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O SLAPP-ach i o tym, jak na ten problem wpłynie unijna dyrektywa, mówiła prof. Marlena Pecyna z Katedry Prawa Cywilnego Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego.
In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, along with guests John T. Bennett and Mark Zaid, review a tumultuous week in politics. They discuss the recent government shutdown that was averted, the influence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Congress, and the challenges facing the new Speaker of the House. The conversation also touches on Biden's absence during critical negotiations and the implications for the Democratic Party. Additionally, they explore the state of journalism in light of Trump's legal threats against the press, highlighting the chilling effect on media reporting. The conversation delves into the implications of anti-SLAPP legislation, the impact of litigation on media and journalism, concerns regarding the mental acuity of GOP leadership, the fallout from health issues in Congress, and the media's handling of the recent drone sightings. The speakers discuss the challenges faced by journalists in the current political climate, the hypocrisy within Congress regarding mental health, and the transient nature of media coverage on sensational topics like drones.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press"
Our last Thursday show of the year! We'll return with new episodes starting January 7. The new Superman trailer was spectacular and emotional. Longing for heroes in the forthcoming dark ride. Superman is about kindness and altruism. New Chipmunks song from Rocky Mountain Mike. Jared Moskowitz isn't going anywhere. President Musk controls both Donald and Congress. Bipartisan members of Congress introduce national anti-SLAPP law. Donald says he's okay with eliminating the debt ceiling. New "You Were Warned" jingle from the great Seth Adam. Here comes bird flu. Majorities oppose Donald's plans. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by CC Grace, Jesse Terry, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
FIRE staffers take your questions on the TikTok ban, mandatory DEI statements, the Kids Online Safety Act, Trump vs. the media, and more. Joining us: Ari Cohn, lead counsel for tech policy Robert Shibley, special counsel for campus advocacy Will Creeley, legal director This webinar was open to the public. Future monthly FIRE Member Webinars will not be. Become a paid subscriber today to receive invitations to future live webinars. If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at thefire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@thefire.org. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Donate to FIRE! 02:49 TikTok ban 10:01 Ari's work as tech policy lead counsel 12:03 Mandatory DEI statements at universities 15:19 How does FIRE address forced speech? 18:17 Texas' age verification law 24:35 Would government social media bans for minors be a First Amendment violation? 33:48 Online age verification 35:17 First Amendment violations while making public comments during city council/school board public meetings 37:25: Edison, New Jersey city council case 39:48 FIRE's role in educating Americans 41:55 If social media addiction cannot be dealt with like drugs, how can it be dealt with? 43:34 “Pessimists Archive” Substack and moral panics 45:27 Trump and the media 51:23 Gary Gadwa case 52:49 How to distinguish the freedom of speech versus freedom from social consequences? 55:53 Free speech culture is a “mushy concept” 57:58 ABC settlement with Trump 01:01:27 Nico's upcoming book! 01:02:32 FIRE and K-12 education 01:04:40 Outro Show notes: “TikTok Inc. and ByteDance LTD. v. Merrick B. Garland, in his official capacity as attorney general of the United States” (D.C. 2024) “Opinion: The TikTok court case has staggering implications for free speech in America” L.A. Times (2024) H.B. No. 1181 (Tex. 2023; Texas age-verification law) “The Anxious Generation” Jonathan Haidt (2024) S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act (2023-2024) American Amusement MacH. Ass'n v. Kendrick (Ind. 2000) “Edison Township, New Jersey: Town Council bans props, including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at council meetings” FIRE (2024) “LAWSUIT: Arizona mom sues city after arrest for criticizing government lawyer's pay” FIRE (2024) "President Donald J. Trump v. J. Ann Selzer, Selzer & Company, Des Moines Register and Tribune company, and Gannett Co., Inc.” (2024) “Trump v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.” (2024) “New Jersey slaps down censorship with anti-SLAPP legislation” FIRE (2023) “FIRE defends Idaho conservation officer sued for criticizing wealthy ranch owner's airstrip permit” FIRE (2023) “On Liberty” John Stuart Mill (1859) “Home Depot cashier fired over Facebook comment about Trump shooting” Newsweek (2024) “Free speech culture, Elon Musk, and Twitter” FIRE (2022) “Questions ABC News should answer following the $16 million Trump settlement” Columbia Journalism Review (2024) “Appellants' opening brief — B.A., et al. v. Tri County Area Schools, et al.” FIRE (2024) Transcript: *Unedited transcript and edited transcript for Substack will be available later in the week!
Some good news -- finally! Judge Merchan refuses to overturn Donald Trump's criminal conviction. ABC News's capitulaiton is chilling. SLAPP defamation lawsuits are a pernicious threat to free speech. Donald makes good on threat to sue the Des Moines Register. AOC loses her bid to be ranking member of the Oversight Committee. RFK Jr ally wants to ban the polio vaccine. Donald's team floats eliminating the FDIC. Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens. The school shooting in Madison. With Cliff Schecter, music by The Wildwoods, Wallis, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.serioustrouble.showWouldn't you know we recorded this show Thursday at 11am Eastern, just in time for Matt Gaetz to withdraw his candidacy for Attorney General a bit after noon? Don't worry — we went back and recorded a new beginning of the episode, tossing out the now moot (probably?) conversation we had about the ethics report everyone in Washington wants to see. Ken and I still took the opportunity to talk about how a DOJ under someone (probably?) more competent will look different than one that Gaetz would have run. And we look at another cabinet nominee — Pete Hegseth, slated to run the Department of Defense — who also stands accused of sexual misconduct that also never resulted in criminal charges.Paying subscribers (thank you for your support!) get a bunch more, including:* Drama over The Onion's attempt to buy Infowars at a bankruptcy auction* Donald Trump's new anti-SLAPP motion, and an update from Ken on a defamation case he successfully defended on anti-SLAPP grounds.* The raid on Diddy's prison cell* Another lawsuit from a celebrity John Doe! Plus, more Rudy Giuliani nonsense.Visit serioustrouble.show to upgrade your subscription.
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Three stunning court cases have turned the tide in the cult's long saga of vexatious litigation and SLAPP tactics against their critics. Following the example of Scientology, the exclusive brethren cult's leaders have pursued a massively expensive undercover operation to harass outspoken former members with spurious and unreasonable court cases. Every congregation globally has been pressured into contributing to a huge legal slush fund, ostensibly to “protect the testimony”. To give the so-called church “credible deniability” these legal cases are always taken by PBCC members personally, or by their businesses – these act as surrogates for the cult to maintain the fiction that the PBCC, as required by law, treats former members in a fair and compassionate manner. In this intensive documentary style podcast we hear eyewitness accounts of the courtroom dramas, and we show you numerous documents and reports that have never been published before. Dennis Wragge describes his dramatic intervention in a Toronto courtroom, where he was unexpectedly given the podium and invited to speak about the cult's abuse of process. Guy Wilson takes us inside the UK courthouse in Leeds and recounts his interactions with Jed Christie and the infamous Charlotte Harris. We read the brethren's own lawyers account of the David Wallace kidnapping saga, and the mysterious appearance of a prominent member of the Hales family in a Canadian courtroom in the dead of winter. These recent cases in the UK and Canada have seen the PBCC's veneer of deniability publicly shredded, as a judge stated in public court that it was the CULT that was directing the “attack-dog” lawyers, and that the actual claimants were just puppets. This bold precedent will make future malicious attacks against PBCC critics all but impossible. A few short years ago, the Hales Money Machine seemed almost invulnerable, using its financial clout to bribe and bully their way to whatever goal they set their greedy eyes upon. What a change we see now! The PBCC is in full retreat on every front - their public credibility destroyed by in-depth media investigations, their reputation now too toxic for politicians to dare to be associated with them, and their once feared lawyers exposed for the grossly overpaid immoral parasites that they really are. The Bruce Hales regime has been on an alcohol and arrogance fueled slippery slope for a while now. Join us on this gripping podcast as we give them all a hefty shove down the hill. Link for insiders- https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/u7wu3kcb2jzn6t2v Link to Richards case- https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2024/2024onsc5719/2024onsc5719.html Link to 8 page report on deprox- https://shorturl.at/ASHr6 Link to Deprox trademark registration- https://www.trademarkelite.com/australia/trademark/trademark-detail/1460342/DEPROX Link to Class action Lawsuit website- https://www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk/news/hydrogen-peroxide-vapour/ Link to Charlotte Harris Affidavit on their pursuit of Richard- https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/sfkwnnpknse9ru55 Link to Letter Richard wrote to Justice Centa- https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/qaiqvr3udvr2vxq9 Link to Lance Christie's case- https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/leeds-man-who-labelled-church-a-cult-not-guilty-of-harassing-members-whose-accusations-were-an-exercise-in-pearl-clutching-4001496 https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/leeds-man-delighted-after-being-acquitted-of-harassing-family-members-who-he-told-were-in-a-cult-4004020 To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.me Get a Life Paypal donations - https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcast Get a Life GoFundMe- https://gofund.me/614bcd06 Preston Down Trust Decision- http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/media/591398/preston_down_trust_full_decision.pdf Admin/Legal email address: Stouffville-GAL@protonmail.com Office address: 22 Braid Bend Stouffville ON L4A 1R7 #pbcc #exclusivebrethren #cult
Coinbase threatens me that continuing to report on their activities would be “.... unwise”. Also, election spending hits a fever pitch, with several new crypto PACs coming out of the woodwork. Originally published on November 2, 2024.
This Day in Legal History: First Televised TrialOn October 25, 1988, New York marked a significant moment in legal and media history by televising its first-ever courtroom trial—the highly publicized murder case of Joel Steinberg. Steinberg, a disbarred attorney, was accused of the brutal abuse and subsequent death of six-year-old Lisa Steinberg, his illegally adopted daughter. Public outrage and media interest were intense, and the televised trial offered viewers unprecedented access to courtroom dynamics, evidence presentation, and witness testimony. This coverage came as part of an experimental initiative in New York, designed to gauge whether the public's right to access the legal process through television could coexist with the fairness and decorum of courtroom proceedings. The trial captivated audiences and sparked debates over the benefits and pitfalls of televised trials. Advocates argued that broadcasting trials promoted transparency and public understanding of the judicial system. Opponents, however, voiced concerns that television could disrupt proceedings, influence witness behavior, and introduce bias by swaying public opinion. Steinberg's trial ultimately led to his conviction for manslaughter, though the broader implications of the experiment reached far beyond this single case. The success of this experiment paved the way for the launch of Court TV in July 1991, which would go on to cover high-profile cases like those of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers, changing public engagement with the legal system. This development marked a shift toward greater media access in courtrooms across the United States, though the debate over its impacts continues today. The Steinberg case remains a key moment in the intersection of law and media, shaping how future generations would come to witness and understand legal proceedings through their screens.Hollywood studios frequently use California's anti-SLAPP law to counter idea theft lawsuits, claiming free speech protections to halt proceedings and requiring plaintiffs to demonstrate their case has merit early on. The anti-SLAPP statute was originally designed to protect individuals from strategic lawsuits stifling public participation, but it now often benefits large corporations in creative disputes. Once defendants claim free speech protections, plaintiffs face restrictions on discovery, potential delays from appeals, and the risk of paying hefty legal fees for defendants if the motion is successful. Recent court decisions, like Musero v. Creative Artists Agency and Norman v. Ross, have strengthened the effectiveness of anti-SLAPP motions in these cases, making it challenging for creators to bring successful suits. While the Ninth Circuit previously allowed some idea theft claims to proceed in federal court (e.g., Jordan-Benel v. Universal), California state courts have since diverged, making such claims nearly impossible to win in state court. This split between federal and state interpretations creates additional uncertainty for plaintiffs. Attorneys now approach idea theft claims cautiously, noting the costs, time, and complexities due to anti-SLAPP law. Even with valid claims, plaintiffs may struggle against the heavy evidentiary burden, and fewer lawyers are willing to take on such cases in California's current legal landscape.Hollywood Studios Use Free Speech Law to Beat Idea Theft SuitsA bipartisan bill that would provide tax relief for U.S. citizens held hostage abroad is stalled in Congress. The Senate bill, introduced by Senator Chris Coons, seeks to delay tax filing deadlines and waive penalties for detained individuals and their spouses. Supporters argue that wrongful detainees should not face IRS penalties for missed deadlines due to captivity, and inaction would leave affected Americans liable for accumulating penalties. This issue has gained urgency following recent hostage situations, including Americans held in Gaza and other countries.The Senate bill's path forward is complicated by a disagreement over legislative procedure. The Senate agreed to pass the bill without a separate vote if the House sent over an identical version. However, the House Ways and Means Committee chose to advance a different bill, introduced by Rep. Claudia Tenney, which merges tax penalty relief with changes to the process for revoking tax-exempt status for groups linked to terrorism. House Republicans believe the merged bill improves the original, but this approach risks delaying or blocking the legislation entirely, as the Senate is less likely to approve the modified version. If the House does not pass the original Senate bill, the legislation will likely be delayed until the next Congressional term.Relief for Hostages Facing IRS Penalties Bogs Down in CongressLos Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced he would recommend parole for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have served nearly 35 years in prison for the 1989 murder of their parents. Gascon cited new evidence supporting claims that the brothers endured years of sexual abuse by their father, Jose Menendez, which could have influenced the jury's decision had it been available during their trials. Convicted in a high-profile second trial in the 1990s, the brothers argued self-defense, but prosecutors claimed they killed their parents for financial gain.Gascon now believes the brothers, ages 21 and 18 at the time of the murders, have “paid their debt to society,” though he emphasized the severity of their crime and noted opposition within his office. He also acknowledged a recent letter from Erik Menendez describing abuse months before the murders, as well as allegations against Jose Menendez from a former member of the pop band Menudo, raising questions about abuse patterns.The decision to expedite the case follows renewed public interest, driven by a Netflix dramatization and an upcoming court hearing scheduled for November 26. Gascon, facing re-election, denied that political motivations influenced his decision, highlighting his broader efforts to address “over-incarceration” in similar cases. Some Menendez family members support the brothers' release, while Gascon reiterated his office's evolving stance on complex issues of sexual abuse and violence.Menendez Brothers to Get DA Recommendation for Resentencing (1)Prosecutor recommends parole for Menendez brothers in 1989 murder of parents | ReutersThe owners of the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay the U.S. government $102 million after the vessel collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, causing its collapse and resulting in six fatalities. The Justice Department had filed a $103 million lawsuit against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, both based in Singapore, to recover federal costs for cleanup and debris removal needed to reopen the Port of Baltimore. This operation required over 1,500 responders and substantial resources, with reopening delayed until June.The Dali had reportedly experienced electrical failures leading up to the crash, prompting both a National Transportation Safety Board inquiry and an FBI investigation. Additionally, Maryland state officials are seeking separate compensation from the companies, estimating $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion to rebuild the bridge by 2028. Funds recovered for bridge reconstruction are expected to reduce costs borne by taxpayers.Cargo-ship owner to pay US $102 million over Baltimore bridge collapse, DOJ says | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Johann Strauss II.This week's closing theme features the lively elegance of Johann Strauss II with the first movement of his Wiener Klänge im Walzertakt mit Johann Strauss, a piece that captures the unmistakable joy and sophistication of the Viennese waltz. Known as the “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss II was a composer and conductor who, more than anyone, popularized and refined the waltz into an art form beloved worldwide. Born into a musical family in 1825, he inherited his father's musical gifts and keen understanding of public taste, quickly building on his father's legacy to establish himself as a central figure in Austrian music.Strauss's music became synonymous with the grandeur and charm of 19th-century Vienna. His waltzes, like the famous Blue Danube and Tales from the Vienna Woods, offered audiences sweeping, melodic expressions of life's joyful moments and turned the city into a cultural hotspot. Wiener Klänge, or "Viennese Sounds," presents a selection of these celebrated waltzes, celebrating not only the beauty of the dance but also the rhythmic elegance that Strauss brought to the genre. The piece combines energetic and graceful passages that bring the sparkle of a Viennese ballroom to life.Strauss was known for infusing his compositions with light-hearted elegance and rhythmic sophistication, evoking the sway and energy of couples gliding across a ballroom floor. His work on Wiener Klänge draws listeners into this vibrant world, where each waltz embodies both the simplicity and complexity that made his music timeless. To this day, his works continue to charm audiences worldwide, cementing his legacy as one of Austria's most beloved composers. Ending with Wiener Klänge is a nod to his infectious rhythm and intricate harmonies that encapsulate Vienna's musical heritage—an uplifting conclusion to our week.Without further ado, Wiener Klänge im Walzertakt mit Johann Strauss first movement, enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
WE BACK! It's been a minute but Courtney & André are back in your earholes (ew). We start by reacting to the outrageously silly Bos Nation FC, before getting into Angel City FC's sanctions, and their response. We also discuss the lawsuit against the San Diego Wave, and the important reporting done by Lesley Ryder and Diana Moskovitz. We discuss power dynamics, anti-SLAPP law, and Jill Ellis. Then we finally get to action on the pitch, including NWSL Shield Winners Orlando Thee Pride (Courtney is also big mad at Orlando for losing their invincibles run to Portland) and Temwa Chawinga's record breaking season. Finally, we move onto a little bit of action in Europe, including telling Gunners fans all the reasons why they should trust the process. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Show Notes San Diego Wave, NWSL Sued For Team's “Abusive And Hostile Work Environment” - Diana Moskovitz and Lesley Ryder (Defector) ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo
In this episode of Litigation Nation, co-hosts Jack Sanker and Danessa Watkins dive into two significant legal developments.First, Danessa discusses the defamation lawsuit stemming from the Netflix miniseries "Baby Reindeer," which follows the tumultuous life of a Scottish comedian and his stalker. The series, based on the real-life experiences of comedian Richard Gadd, has sparked controversy after a woman named Fiona Harvey claimed the character Martha Scott was based on her. Harvey has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging defamation and emotional distress, among other claims. Netflix has responded with a motion to dismiss, citing the anti-SLAPP statute, arguing that the portrayal of Harvey is substantially true. The court's opinion reveals the complexities of the case, including the similarities between the character and Harvey, and the implications of Netflix's claim that the series is a true story.Next, we shift our focus to the wave of lawsuits filed against TikTok by multiple state attorneys general, including Illinois. These lawsuits allege that TikTok's business practices are harmful to young users, promoting addictive behavior and mental health issues. The complaints highlight TikTok's algorithm, features like infinite scrolling, and the platform's marketing strategies that target vulnerable youth. The Illinois Attorney General, Kwame Raoul, emphasizes the need to hold TikTok accountable for prioritizing profits over the well-being of children.Join us as we unpack these intriguing legal battles and explore the implications for both Netflix and TikTok in the ever-evolving landscape of media and technology.
As you likely know, we are taking off from COJ and True Sunlight this week to focus on educating students around the Midwest so thank you for understanding and we hope you enjoy this bonus content! In today's Premium Dive Bonus episode, Attorney Rebecca Lindahl and reporter Sam Berlin discuss the implications of Buster's media interviews and public appearances, which could make him a public figure, complicating his defamation case. They highlight the legal protections for press, such as the Fair Reporting Privilege and Absolute Privilege. Also, Mandy Matney and producer/husband David recount Mandy's defamation lawsuit involving former USC professor, David Voros, criticizing the attorney Bill Padgett for pursuing baseless claims. Mandy shares the emotional and financial toll of the lawsuit, which cost over $33,000 plus all the stress, emotional toll, and havoc it caused. Becky Lindahl advises on handling defamation claims, emphasizing the importance of gathering evidence and seeking legal counsel early. We believe in the importance of anti-SLAPP laws and the need for legal protections against strategic lawsuits aimed at chilling public speech or silencing specific individuals. Special thank you to Rebecca Lindahl for lending her voice to today's show and you can learn more about her and her firm here: Rebecca K. Lindahl Partner and Chair, Commercial Litigation Group Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP https://www.katten.com Join Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. Or become a Premiere Member on YouTube for exclusive videos and ad-free episodes. Visit our events page Lunasharkmedia.com/events where you can learn about the upcoming in-person and virtual appearances from hosts or submit your own ideas at lunasharkmedia.com/newevents. Or follow @mandy_matney on Instagram for the latest pop-ups. SUNscribe to our free email list to get that special offer for first time members, receive alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP What We're Buying... Hungry Root - https://hungryroot.com/mandy to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.. Hungry Root is the easiest way to eat healthy. They send you fresh, high-quality groceries, simple, delicious recipes, and essential supplements. Task Rabbit - Use promo code "mandy" at https://www.taskrabbit.com/ for 15% off your task. Task Rabbit connects you with skilled Taskers to help with cleaning, moving, furniture assembly, home repairs, and more. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn And a special thank you to our other amazing sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, and VUORI. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Los Angeles Superior Court will now offer electronic recordings where a court reporter is not available. But not all courts have the equipment. And even if they do, by statute these recordings may not be used to create an appellate record. So what does it mean?Also, the Supreme Court in Meinhardt v. City of Sunnyvale has confirmed that orders granting writs of mandamus are not appealable—you have to wait for the judgment.So how did the Court of Appeal in **Wastexperts, Inc. v. Arakelian Enters.** reverse a pre-judgment anti-SLAPP order while leaving the judgment intact?Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Not To Be Published, Tim Kowal's weekly legal update, or view his blog of recent cases.Other items discussed in the episode:the murder conviction against Adnan Syed, discussed on the podcast *Serial,* reinstating Syed's conviction for the murder of Hae Min Lee.LASC 9/5 General OrderBen Shatz's blog write up of the LASC electronic recording orderMeinhardt v. City of Sunnyvale**Are Anti-SLAPP orders “judgments”?. Wastexperts, Inc. v. Arakelian Enters.** (D2d4 Jul. 11, 2024 No. B325299) [pub. opn.]Videos from this episode will be posted at Tim Kowal's YouTube channel.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.serioustrouble.showJack Smith is attempting to salvage his two federal prosecutions of Donald Trump with a superseding indictment that removes evidence about Trump's presidential acts from the document backing his charges over Trump's effort to steal the 2020 election. The new indictment removes the allegations that are closest to the core of presidential powers — for example, Trump's efforts to get the Department of Justice to open a bogus investigation — while retaining other acts Smith believes he can successfully argue were unofficial. Plus: Jack Smith counters Judge Cannon's dismissal of the documents case; Arizona defendants in the case about the state's fake-elector scheme are using the state's very odd anti-SLAPP statute to argue their charges should be dismissed; onetime-superlawyer Tom Girardi was convicted of stealing huge sums from his clients; the Ketamine Queen now has a prominent defense lawyer; LiveNation's CEO may have to be deposed in a lawsuit over the Astroworld music festival disaster, despite the apex witness doctrine and Texas's efforts to position itself as the pro-business court state.Finally, we have a correction from last week. When we talked about a motion Disney made in a wrongful death case arguing a litigant would have to arbitrate because he entered into an arbitration agreement as part of his Disney+ service contract, we misidentified the prestigious law firm that surprised us by making the argument. It was White & Case, not O'Melveny & Myers. We regret the error.Visit serioustrouble.show and sign up to support the show in order to hear this entire episode.
Alaska and Willam are back to stir up some goss as they chat about 'UK vs. The World' and 'Drag Race Belgique,' why drag queens in the theatre just make sense, and the beauty of FFS. Plus an update on the Erika Jayne bullshit, and some cocks and queeries in the DMs. Get tickets to see Willam in Oregon www.winterpridefestcentraloregon.com Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM Plus Follow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives Matter Rainbow Spotlight: Rush by Lord Wright FOLLOW ALASKA https://twitter.com/Alaska5000 https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000 https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQ FOLLOW WILLAM https://twitter.com/willam https://www.instagram.com/willam https://www.facebook.com/willam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1g RACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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