Is That Even Legal?

Send us Fan Mail Uncover the legal maze of adverse possession and residency issues with a spotlight on protecting your property. Bob delves into the distinctions between simply trespassing and taking up residence, stressing the urgency of quick action in tenant-friendly states. We also discuss the peculiar challenges snowbirds face upon returning to their Arizona homes, potentially occupied by squ...

Send us Fan Mail What if the future of your career hinged on a single legal clause? Join us as we unpack the complexities of non-compete agreements with attorney Dave Williams, an authority on administrative law and non-compete clauses. Listen to an eye-opening real-world cases that underscore the complex balance between how these agreements can protect businesses and how they also can potentially...

Send us Fan Mail Bob is fascinated by the balance between the need for regulation and the vast growth of the administrative state. We are also fascinated by just how much the political winds impact the law...even though we like to believe it is solid and hard to change.  Look no further than the 88-year-old National Labor Relations Act, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) which it create...

Send us Fan Mail THE SUPREME COURT WILL SOON DECIDE: If a social media censures you for your viewpoint - does that violate the First Amendment? If laws tell Social Media companies they must publish your viewpoint...is the company's First Amendment rights violated? We all say we want free speech. But if you own a private company can the government tell you what it can and cannot post?  Are soc...

Send us Fan Mail In Arizona, the 'Gilbert Goons'  have grabbed headlines - sending fear and concern throughout a traditional suburban community - a case where teens are charged with violently attacking others. When things like this occur, one of the overlooked aspects of the legal system is this: THE LIABILITY OF THE PARENTS. The assets of the parents of the alleged assailants are often...

Send us Fan Mail The rules appear uneven. The outcomes seem almost random. But what happens when a doctor, a dentist, a nurse, etc., makes a mistake...or is negligent? Can they practice or do they go to jail?  In this episode, you are going to hear some wild stories... If you are a professional...what do you do? If you are a consumer, how do you protect yourself? Bob explores the razor-thin line b...

Send us Fan Mail No matter what side of the political spectrum you fall. And whether you think the former president should be on the 2024 ballot or not. Tomorrow's Supreme Court consideration of the Insurrection Clause is historic. We could not let it happen without taking a look. In this interview, Bob interviews constitutional expert Ilya Somin, a professor at George Mason University. What...

Send us Fan Mail Covenant marriage recently made headlines when the new Speaker of the House took his position in Washington, D.C. He has one, and so the media tried to figure out just what it was. They painted covenant marriage as quirky and as weird as they could make it, but the law’s roots are based in a good intention...try to stem the tide of divorces across the land.  "No-Fault" d...

Send us Fan Mail When cities lets homeless camps spiral out of control...who are they serving? A constitutional scholar and law professor is suing big cities on the premise of nuisance laws...and he is winning. In one instance, his action cleared a massive  homeless encampment in Phoenix, known as "the zone."  Listen in as Bob spars with our special guest, constitutional expert and autho...

Send us Fan Mail It does not matter what your political position may be or how you vote. No matter your views, you probably feel that there is WAY TOO MUCH CORRUPTION  - those who use taxpayer dollars to enrich themselves. Is That EVEN LEGAL?   Of course not.  The question is, what can be done about it. Can the law curtail corruption? In this episode, join Bob as we reach into the Mississippi Atto...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in a deeper exploration as amazing New Mexico Estate Planning lawyer Stephanie Woods and I delve into the convoluted legalities surrounding the true story of Michael Oher, whose life journey inspired the Hollywood blockbuster, 'The Blind Side.' In this episode, we critically examine the peculiar conservatorship held by the Tuohys - his guardians, and the baffling...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when a loved one passes away without a will and the repercussions it can have on a family? Join us as we shed light on the little-known term 'intestacy' and unravel the bitter dispute between the sons of music legend Aretha Franklin over her multi-million-dollar estate. Our esteemed host Bob Sewell, plays guest this time and the amazing David W...

Send us Fan Mail From the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM): "Gerald Groff, a former postal worker, sued the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for failing to accommodate his religious practice. Groff is an evangelical Christian who observes a Sunday Sabbath, meaning he doesn't work on that day. Although the USPS does not deliver mail on Sundays, it does have a contract to deliver pack...

Send us Fan Mail What if our daily interactions with AI could expose our deepest secrets? Imagine having a conversation with an artificial intelligence system that feels like you're talking to a real person. Join us, Bob Sewell and Mike Carey, as we explore the fascinating and sometimes frightening realm of AI and its potential effects on our privacy and security. We'll also discuss the...

Send us Fan Mail From Politico: There have been 27 different bills proposed across 16 states pushing for kids’ privacy and safety regulations by February of this year, according to analysis from the Future of Privacy Forum. Many of these bills share similarities, like banning targeted advertising to children, or banning addictive designs from social networks. Numerous states are taking up kids’ on...

Send us Fan Mail When "Swifties went through the wringer to get tickets to Taylor Swift's  "The Eras Tour," one among them was not about to "Shake it Off," when she saw what she thought was a potential pattern of fraudulent behavior and antitrust violations by Ticketmaster. That fan was attorney Jennifer Anne Kinder. Kinder is one Swifty who is now saying to the ticke...

Send us Fan Mail According to Investopedia. ..which ranks and reviews a whole range of financial services and products, LegalShield was the top overall "online legal service," in the U.S. in 2022. What is an online legal service and why does that matter?   Should you use one? Recently LegalShield named a new CEO. Warren Schlichting is a veteran technology and media executive with experie...

Send us Fan Mail There's a reason movies like Knives Out...and Glass Onion are so popular. Human nature never comes more to the surface then at the time of a death...particularly if there is an e$tate involved! How realistic are those movies? Is there really a will reading? Can there really be a dramatic change of plans at the last minute? Come learn about the probate process as Estate Planni...

Send us Fan Mail Every day we encounter the law. Sometimes we need a lawyer. Often, accessing quality legal assistance - truly good lawyers who know what they are doing, backed by the resources of a law firm - is beyond the resources of the everyday person or podcast listener. What is there to do? Millions of Americans and Canadians have filled this gap by becoming members of LegalShield or findin...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how those incredible movies get financed?  How all the deals go together?  How your favorite stars get paid? Ever wonder what happens to all those amazing endorsement deals when an entertainer goes a little cray, commits a crime, or embarrasses himself and all the brands he represents? Do the music and movie stars really put a lot of crazy things in their contracts? On...

Send us Fan Mail It's the holiday season and you're flying your "slay" down the freeway at lightening speed to deliver your gifts...but GRINCH pulls you over...and in a flash of non-holiday red and blue light, your life is no longer merry! What next? Let's listen in as Bob talks with one of the best traffic lawyers on this topic.  Welcome Julie O'Connor! Can you get a...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a bar fight. Imagine someone getting killed and someone getting indicted for the crime by a Grand Jury. Imagine now, that one vital piece of evidence – a clear cut self defense argument – is never presented to the Grand Jury by the prosecutor… Is That Even Legal?   A trial court said it was.  The Arizona Supreme Court said…no!  Grand Juries are in the news every day. They...

Send us Fan Mail Maybe you have never heard of home title fraud or deed fraud?  In today's crazy real estate market, you should be aware...and be prepared.   You’ve probably heard about it through commercials in the media trying to get you to buy products to protect yourself from title fraud.   Should you be scared? In this first episode of Season 3, Bob visits with real estate lawyer and tit...

Send us Fan Mail Subdivisions with no water?  Arizona groundwater being sold to benefit Saudi Arabia? Who is in charge here? We are in a water crisis in the West, but the building doesn't stop.  How does the law work? What in the law is being done about future calamity? From Arizona State University News Service: The Colorado River provides water for millions of acres of irrigation and some 4...

Send us Fan Mail The nation's leading legal podcast - coming to you from Arizona - is interviewing that state's attorney general candidates. Last week it was Abe Hamadeh. In this episode it's Kris Mayes.  She promises to depoliticize the AG's office and be for all the people.  Mayes brings experience as an elected member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, a lawyer and law p...