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Celebrity can bring a lot of benefits, but it can also cause some headaches. Included in the "headache" category is public interest in personal legal problems. Here are five quick and ongoing legal stories from around the sports and entertainment world, from Stranger Things to South Park, from the NBA court to criminal courtrooms.

This episode is all about the legal and constitutional questions surrounding the federalized National Guard troops being sent to U.S. cities. The developments are coming fast. Get caught up on the ongoing lawsuits, what federal laws are in play, and why President Trump may invoke the Insurrection Act regardless of what happens in court.  As always, please visit FindLaw.com to stay up-to-date on al...

The First Amendment is all over the news lately, and for good reason. This episode provides a primer on free speech law in the workplace. There is also a lot going on with AI in the legal industry, and one big one is a push for deregulation from some members of Congress.  For something a little closer to home, hear how to reduce or eliminate the capital gains tax on the sale of your primary reside...

There's a lot going on in the world, but the most important is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement -- at least if you go by the internet. This episode is about their potential prenuptial agreement, a lawsuit over windowless "window seats" airlines still charge a premium for, and why the FTC agrees with you that gym memberships should be easier to cancel.  On a serious note, cashless bail is...

FindLaw's 5in5 is back with a new episode! Roblox is being sued for allowing sexual predators onto its platform, and Microsoft is facing litigation over discontinuing support for Windows 10. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, a statue outside of a courthouse is generating controversy over its inscription, which is shocking: "In appreciation of our faithful slaves." Finally, there are changes to food as...

You may have found yourself following some high-profile criminal cases recently. What can the cases against Hunter Biden and Donald Trump teach us about sentencing and filing an appeal? You can also learn more about fighting a traffic ticket, the various penalties for DUI, and what people forget about the Sixth Amendment's right to an attorney.  Don't forget to check us out on findlaw.com for thou...

A surprising number of legal disputes involve sandwiches. Would we be less litigious if everyone wasn't so hangry all the time? In this episode, we look at five legal stories about tacos, hot dogs, and burgers that range from food safety to false advertising. Thanks for listening! Read more about these stories and others on findlaw.com/legalblogs. 

This episode is all about tech and privacy. From Colorado's new legislation protecting your brain waves (which actually seems necessary) to biased AI and cars that care about your sex life, here is a quick look at this brave new world of tech, (lack of) privacy, and the lawsuits fighting back. 

Ever think about what you would do with $1 billion dollars you won in the lottery? Well, the first step should probably be to hire a lawyer to protect yourself. In other financial news, a settlement with the National Association of Realtors is good news for home buyers and sellers, while in the legal world is still wondering if Florida's ban on social media for children will hold up in court. Fina...

Oregon, the only state in the U.S. to have decriminalized drugs (back in 2020) may be giving up on the experiment for now. Meanwhile, the NHL and CHL are facing an antitrust lawsuit brought by youth professional players, Texas' law on age verification for adult websites is upheld by the Fifth Circuit, and the Department of Justice files the first-ever criminal charges for smuggling greenhouse gase...

The biggest legal news recently was about the Alabama Supreme Court's decision to give embryos outside the uterus legal protection under the Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. What ramifications will this decision have moving forward?  Interesting lawsuits have been filed against Harvard regarding the theft and selling of human remains, against Disney for the death of a restaurant diner who died of an...

What do Elon Musk and Taylor Swift have in common? No, it's not being mad at Delaware's Chancery Court, that's just Elon. It's that both have had their private jets tracked by a 22-year-old computer programmer. How is that legal? The Corporate Transparency Act recently went into effect and adds significant filing requirements for small businesses. The Act is an attempt to increase transparency and...

There have been interesting recent developments regarding the death penalty at both the state and federal level, including a novel method of execution in Alabama. Interesting appellate court cases regarding the First and Second Amendment could affect the rights of journalists and teen gun owners, respectively. Finally, recent celebrity news may make you wonder if you should avoid posting about the...

It appears from oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 17 that the  Chevron doctrine may not be long for this world. How will that affect regulatory power in the U.S.? Meanwhile, independent contractors may have an easier path to becoming employees based on new regulatory rules from the Department of Labor. Filling out the episode are stories about the Americans with Disabilitie...

Who needs reality television when the legal world is this juicy? This episode tells you what you need to know regarding the argument that former President Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to be on the Colorado and Maine primary ballots, the unsealed Epstein court documents that disappointed conspiracy theorists everywhere, and why you shouldn't pour your drink on someone no matter how b...

There's a lot going on in the world, and much of it involves the law. From groundbreaking court decisions to bizarre celebrity cases, FindLaw's 5In5 brings you five recent legal stories that'll make you question, laugh, and maybe even learn something about the law – all in about 5 minutes. I'm your host, FindLaw Sr. Writer and attorney Joe Fawbush. Each week I dive into the most intriguing legal s...