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On July 21st, Uber  filed  a massive federal racketeering lawsuit against two Los Angeles law firms and a Los Angeles doctor for allegedly working together to create a scheme that repeatedly defrauded the company. Uber is  alleging  that the defendant attorneys conspired with medical providers to send victims for unnecessary or unrelated medical treatment in a kickback sch...

The gaming industry, if you were not aware, is about big budgets, high stress, and working developers hard to meet consumer demands. When you get C-suite executives butting heads between collaborating companies, there’s sure to be some kind of fallout — and the fallout between video game developer Unknown Worlds and their game publisher Krafton is one of the strangest and most public in recent mem...

On July 10, Texas state senator Angela Paxton  announced  via her X account that she was seeking a divorce from her husband of 38 years, the Texas state attorney general Ken Paxton. Angela  cited  “biblical grounds” as the reason for their separation, which would appear to contradict the fundamentalist Christian beliefs that the Paxtons are known for. However, it’s not the firs...

The case of Lochner v. New York is widely considered a landmark in Supreme Court history, one which kicked off an era of aggressive adherence to business interest protections and wealth accumulation during the Gilded Age of the robberbaron. This case kicked off the so-called Lochner or Lochnerian Era, which lasted about 30 years until the political atmosphere of the Great Depression prompted the c...

Seattle’s Office of Inspector General has released a long-awaited trove of documents undergirding the investigation that led Mayor Bruce Harrell to fire then-Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz for dishonesty in December of 2024. Today, let's dive into the history of SPD leadership in the aftermath of the George Floyd protests in 2020 to present times. Spoiler: heaps of lawsuits, corruption, and fake...

John and Sam catch up on what’s been going down in LA — from ICE raids and protests to the growing risks for journalists. They also get into how social media keeps us chasing distractions, and why some media outlets are happy to feed that cycle instead of digging deeper. Support our work, find our links, and join our community! GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc. production.

Enjoy this extended cut of our latest bar exams! Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the lead up to the July Bar Exam! More episodes coming soon. Join our community, find our socials, support the podcast. GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

For better or worse, the Federal government is imposing increasing cultural influence over local politics in urban centers. We brought in Seattle creative Chappin Eze to share his thoughts about society, politics, and the attention economy in the age of Trump.   Chappin is a writer and creative director based in Seattle. A graduate with a Masters in Legal and Ethical Studies, he currently run...

Our finale coverage of the Rust shooting! We examine the Brady violations and prosecutorial misconduct that allowed Alec Baldwin to walk away from Halyna's death without spending a day in prison. While tragic in circumstance, this is a prime example of the justice system working as intended. Prosecutors should not be able to conceal favorable evidence from defense counsel if any of us value our es...

Today we unpack the infamous accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Alec Baldwin's indie film: Rust. Tune in to hear how confusing chains of command, cost cutting, nonunion film crews, and an inexperienced nepo baby weapons armorer created the perfect storm of confusion and danger that culminated in one of modern film's greatest tragedies. More importantly, learn abou...

This week, Sam and John go over two major lawsuits to take a break from the 24/hour news doom cycle. Disney is suing conglomerate Alphabet (YouTube) in state court for allegedly poaching a top media strategy executive. For our second story, HR platform Workday is facing a nascent class action of individuals that claim the platform's AI discriminated against them by improperly ranking them lower th...

This week, we are reviewing the presumption of regularity - the legal theory that inclines the Judicial branch to believe the government is generally acting in good faith. BUT, we are trying something different this week: Lindsey will be taking point and walking John through the details. Join us, as we remind ourselves that (usually), the judicial and executive are really on the same side. Submit...

In honor of our TikTok and socials blowing up, we wanted to release an extended cut of LTBE - including extended explanations and commentary that accompany each question that we often have to leave on the editing room floor. Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the lead up to the July Bar Exam! More episodes coming soon. https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/ GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, I...

In the aftermath of it's massive Federal immigration crackdown, the Trump Administration arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. For the sin of ushering a man out a clerk door, Judge Dugan is now facing 6 years of prison time and $350k in fines. We also review a similar case from 2018, where a Massachusetts Judge shepherded a fugitive out of a court basement and out a...

What happens when you know a court has issued an order that is blatantly unconstitutional? What happens if you disobey that order? And what if you are then held in contempt for it? What are the consequences, and what recourse do you have? That was the exact question asked in Walker v. City of Birmingham, Alabama – a Supreme Court decision founded in the volatility of the civil rights era. A distri...

Mark McCloskey - strict republican, anti-communist, and *almost* felon. Back in 2020, after George Floyd's murder, Mark and his wife Patricia waved guns at protesters who were passing by their home, and were eventually found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment. In this episode we're diving into the McCloskey's litigious history, how they've abused their legal licenses, failed a senate bid...

Today we're talking: Where did Trump's tariffs go, and why? John is excited to share his thoughts on Liberation Day, and we'd love to hear what you think. Plus - another round of Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam! We're focusing on contract questions today, so maybe Lindsey has a chance... Thanks to Quimbee for sponsoring LTBE! Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/ GWP i...

This week in the news: there's a lot. The California Bar's February exam was riddled with technical issues, and now we know part of the story why - the test writers trusted AI far too much. The Trump administration's appearance of power continues to erode, with Pete Hegseth accused of another Signal leak, and Kristi Noem's purse stolen in a public restaurant. The war between Ukraine and Russia con...

We love doing LTBE and we know you love it too, so we're skipping the legal practice questions, and going straight into Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam! Please let us know what you think! And make sure to lock in your LTBE answer in the comments before John tells Lindsey the answer... And a special thanks to our Sponsor: Quimbee. Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/ G...

Latest update in Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The Court of Appeals has ruled that the government's motion to halt the Supreme Court's order to "facilitate" Garcia's return is not permitted! The hammer has been brought down, US courts have ruled unanimously that Abrego Garcia must be returned to the US. Listen for a detailed breakdown of this order from t...

The latest of 7 private universities to be attacked with unfounded demands by the Trump administration - Harvard - is fighting back! John and Lindsey dive into the administration's return blow: which is an investigation into whether the government can rescind Harvard's tax exempt status. We learned A LOT about how non-profit and tax-exempt organizations deal with these changes. Luckily for Harvard...

We're going over the latest in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, and how everybody in the administration is punting responsibility. Harvard is the latest university to be targeted by the Trump administration, and we're happy to report that they are not capitulating! But in fact fighting back against the potentially unlawful attack. Finally we're going over a lawsuit against United Airlines and their fl...

The Supreme Court has unanimously announced that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be returned to the US! Maybe? Let's talk about it. Note: Since this episode was recorded, Government attorneys have argued that El Salvador is the only country capable of returning Mr. Garcia to the U.S. Meanwhile, the Court has ordered daily updates on his status - setting up an even more direct confrontation between the J...

Welcome back to News Without Prejudice in a new studio! We're coming to you from Hemmat Studios. John and Lindsey are continuing to examine the legal chaos surrounding the deportation of Venezuelan and El Salvadorean migrants. Plus we're diving into the hot topic of Trump's tariffs - hear our thoughts, and hear the leader of Singapore share his. Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwi...

Welcome back to Office Hours! Join John and Lindsey to explore a topic that is on a lot of minds right now: in the face of this administration's abuse of the judicial branch, how can we as legal professionals fight back? Plus, how do you know when to expand your solo practice? Many chose to do so after they get the business to support expansion, but then they're way too busy to expand... How did y...