Gossip Without Prejudice

Signalgate. In this episode, John and Lindsey dive head-first into the first 5 days of the Trump Administration's Houthi PC Small Group, how messy the response has been, and what some legal consequences could look like. Hear Lindsey get HEATED, plus hear John talk on his own experience having government secrets security clearance... Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwithoutprejudic...

Catch up on your latest legal news with News Without Prejudice! In this episode, John and Lindsey talk a lot about Texas. First: A judge ruled that Texas prisons without AC are unconstitutional! But.. no one is doing anything about it. Also in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying his hardest to prosecute a doctor in New York who provided abortion medication to an individual in Texas. Howev...

Welcome back to Gossip Without Prejudice's weekly legal operations segment, Office Hours! We're glad you're joining us today. First Lindsey and John discuss the necessities of Whoopsie Motions, and when to stay quiet. Then they dive into tips and tricks for setting up a solo firm to succeed from the start. Plus - don't miss out on Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam! Comment your answer while Lindsey ponde...

Lindsey and John are excited to dive into something they've never explored before - corporate espionage! On St Patrick's Day 2025, HR tech giant Rippling sued another HR tech giant Deel. Over: a confidentiality-breaking spy, and the honeypot operation of the century. Do you use Slack at work? Then you should probably listen to this episode... Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwitho...

Welcome to this week's News Without Prejudice! John and Lindsey dive into the latest legal happenings, while trying to keep their heads on straight. Listen to learn why Judge Boasberg and Trump are fighting over deportation, and how another law firm has responded to Trump's pointed executive order. Spoiler Alert: Paul Weiss's response was the opposite of Perkins Coie. And we're disappointed. Submi...

Welcome back to Gossip Without Prejudice! A new episode every Friday, plus News Without Prejudice on Wednesday, and Office Hours (plus LTBE) on Sunday. What does it take for a judge to get suspended? A lot more than you'd think. Today Lindsey and John dive into the story of Judge Joe Don McGaugh of Carroll County MI, who was recently suspended for a full year without pay. The Commission on Retirem...

Welcome to this week's News Without Prejudice, where John and Lindsey discuss the latest legal happenings. Join us every Wednesday! This week we talked about the legal pushback that the Trump administration is facing, a potential government shutdown, and an update on death row inmate Brad Sigmon. Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/ Here are our sources: https://...

Welcome to our newest segment, Office Hours! Where John and Lindsey discuss all things practice management, lawyer lifestyle, and navigating the legal industry. Plus, play LTBE with us! Submit stories and contact us here! https://gossipwithoutprejudice.com/ GWP is a Hemmat Interactive, Inc production.

Welcome to our new segment from GWP: News Without Prejudice (NWP)! Join us for the latest in legal and political news every week. Here are some sources for today's news: https://apnews.com/article/virginia-police-shooting-youngkin-clemency-4afe8b89f591159a12f7e12601120c82  https://apnews.com/article/firing-squad-brad-sigmon-south-carolina-execution-cab4c3e71f4e94e1004918193b2597a2 https://www...

What if we told you that the government can convict multiple people for the same single crime? Can prosecutors oppose your defense, and then turn around and hold your story as true in another trial to convict another man? This week, we learn about the Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force’s corruption, and how Keyon Paylor’s case exposed a pattern of alarming prosecutor misconduct prevalent in the U.S. j...

Libertarians. Hate them or love them, they are an enduring part of Americana and the dream of prosperity - free spirits just looking for their chance to escape the trappings of regulation and modern society. But what happens when Libertarians get the chance to run the government? Well, that is exactly what happened in the town of Grafton, New Hampshire in 2004 when social architects choose the sma...

Welcome to Gossip Without Prejudice – the podcast where we profile misconduct across the legal industry, while also (hopefully) humanizing the profession too! Join hosts John Socha and Lindsey Costlow each week as they cover the latest in legal news, gossip and drama – interview novice and veteran practitioners, examine REAL legal cases and much more! From authentic discussion about the legal indu...

This week, hosts John and Lindsey dive into a jaw-dropping case involving a defense attorney, court documents drenched in liquid meth, and the unexpected role of a pair of court dress shoes in an operation designed to get drugs into the King County Jail masterminded by a partner at one of Seattle's largest criminal defense firms. In addition, the hosts take a closer look at the potential sale of I...

This week, John and Lindsey return for more trouble in a “War Story” featuring John Milton Merritt, the Oklahoma attorney who betrayed the trust of some of the most vulnerable clients he could. From stealing funds meant for orphans to defrauding injured clients for hundreds of thousands, Merritt’s shocking crimes highlight the devastating consequences of greed within the legal profession. John and...

This week, John and Lindsey tackle some hot topics making waves outside the courtroom in our first commentary episode. First, they discuss the looming TikTok ban and break down the crypto rug pull tied to the infamous Hawk Tuah girl and her newest meme coin. In the main segment, John and Lindsey dive into a revealing study that looks back on two decades of law student satisfaction. They explore ho...

This week, John and Lindsey take a look at the “War Story” of Marc Dreier, the disgraced lawyer who orchestrated a Ponzi scheme so elaborate it rivaled Bernie Madoff’s. From impersonating executives to forging documents, Dreier’s bold crimes shook the legal world and landed him behind bars - and how he was caught by a secretary. They dig into the details of his audacious schemes, the ripple effect...