Layman's Law School

Chace is joined once again by Hawk Law Group Paralegals Heather and Tanya. This time we're discussing recent changes to fishing laws in Georgia. Where can you and can't you fish? How can you keep unwanted fishermen from your outdoor water space? What are the ethical implications of giving away a great fishing spot? These answers and more in this week's episode. Connect with The Group: https://www....

Reid and Shawn (and the Bud Light) are back with Chace to discuss the recent legal battle revolving around Michael Oher, former NFL player for the Ravens and inspiration behind the file "The Blindside." What's the difference between adoption and a conservatorship and what are the responsibilities of both? We're breaking it all down on this week's episode. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawkla...

Chace is joined by two southern belles this time, Hawk Law Group Paralegals Heather and Tanya. The topic of discussion is Carlee Russell the missing girl, who turned out to be not so missing. What kind of consequences could she face for staging her own abduction? Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video version of this episode here: https:...

Our three southern gentlemen lawyers Reid, Chace, and Shawn weigh in on the cease and desist send by Elon Musk to Meta regarding Threads. What goes in to non-compete agreements, what constitutes a trade secret, and who would win in a fight Musk or Zuckerberg? All these answers and more this week. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys Watch the video ve...

Chace is back (again) bringing a brand new topic for Shawn and Reid. This time our three southern gentleman lawyers are breaking down the missing submersible case and whether or not the families of those lost have any legal recourse. How much can a liability waiver protect a business? Which one of the three lawyers actually studied maritime law? You'll find out in this episode of Layman's Law Scho...

This week on the Layman's Law School Reid and Shawn are flying without Chace and talking all about the insanity in Young Thug's jury selection. Why is it taking so long to find a jury? Why is it important to find the right people for the jury? Can a judge force you to write an essay? The answers to these question an more in this week's episode. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com...

This week on the Layman's Law School Reid Chace, and Shawn dive in to the ban on Tik Tok recently passed in Montana. Is it violation of free speech? Is it a law to protect our national security? Or is it just an attempt to keep people from being stupid? All that, a three minute lesson on jurisdiction, and reacting to wild videos Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @Au...

This week on The Layman's Law School Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak break down the potential impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Are we on the precipice of history? Has a Supreme Court Justice ever even been impeached? Are prank videos getting out of control? All these answers and more in today's episode! Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instag...

This week on The Layman's Law School Chace returns along with Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak to discuss the recent defamation settlement between Dominion and Fox News. They break down how defamation lawsuits work, why it's not strange to have them settled the day of a trial, and how Fox News fell into this suit being so fair and balanced. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On In...

This week on The Layman's Law School Chace is away so Reid Sanders and Shawn Merzlak will play. By play we mean discuss the complications of a recently passed Georgia law mandating schools to conduct school shooter drills they were already doing and the controversial bill that has been proposed as a ban on TikTok amongst other things. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagr...

This week on The Layman's Law School we are following up our episode on Alex Murdaugh. Lawyers Chase Hawk and Reid Sander are joined by Chace's wife Whitney, who has a particular interest in the case. They answer her questions, discuss whether or not they agree with the verdict, and break down the particular details in the case. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On Instagram @Au...

The Layman's Law School show hosted by Reid Sanders, Shawn Merzlak & Chace Hawk of the Hawk Law Group brings some current events to the podcast. This episode, they discuss the Alex Murdaugh trial, breaking down the testimony and explaining how they would handle the case were they on the jury, or even representing Alex Murdaugh themselves. Connect with The Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com On...

The Layman's Law School show hosted by Reid Sanders & Chace Hawk of the Hawk Law Group welcomes guest Erin Hawk, a recent law school graduate who recently passed the bar and began working with the Hawk Law Group. We're continuing the talk, starting with passing the Bar and how it can lead to personal vehicle damage. Then the most important test, the Layman's Law School Test, where Reid and Cha...

The Layman's Law School show hosted by Reid Sanders & Chace Hawk of the Hawk Law Group welcomes guest Aaron Hawk, a recent law school graduate who recently passed the bar and began working with the Hawk Law Group. They reflect on his recent experience going to law school and how that has (& hasn't) prepared him for work as an attorney as well as compare those experiences to their own to se...

This week, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled podcast to bring you an interview with the great and powerful Vic Hawk. We're talking about how being a lawyer has changed over the years and how law school can teach you the law but that's about it. Watch this episode of the podcast on our Youtube Channel at: https://youtu.be/MivH08OmXDc For more podcasts, visit our website: https://www...

Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak Augusta area lawyers, and hosts of the Layman's Law School, are getting into some funny business. That being the Amicus brief sent in to the Supreme Court by The Onion in regards to case all about freedom of speech. What's an Amicus Brief? You'll just have to listen and find out. All that and Politics with Reid Sanders this week on Layman's Law School. Y...

Chace Hawk and Reid Sanders, two Augusta lawyers, talk all about torts, specifically the infamous McDonald's coffee lawsuit and Ford Pinto cases. You might think that spilling coffee in your lap and getting burned is obvious but the details of the case might surprise you. That and more on this edition of Layman's Law School. You can watch this podcast including the fiery wreck of a Ford Pinto on a...

Reid Sanders, premises liability specialist, along with attorneys Chace Hawk and Shawn Merzlak discuss what makes a premises liability case. They take a look at some examples of good cases and bad ones. This particular episode contains some elements that will make more sense if you check out he video version of our podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/phLTTq7UAgc

Two Lawyers: Reid Sanders and Chace Hawk talk about the particulars of the 25th Amendment and how it relates to Joes Biden. How is the 25th Amendment invoked? What does it do? Who needs to make it happen? The Podcast is also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/QtazIpn2k9Y

Two Lawyers: Reid Sanders and Chace Hawk analyze the FBI raid that occurred on Trump's estate at Mar-a-Lago. Was it justified? What does the law have to say about everything? The Podcast is also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/kl1LLTcFO-o

Alex Jones, a celebrity that many of us know from his media company and his...bold...political theories, was in the news recently because of some of those theories, specifically, his theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and his recent denials that it really happened. Well, he had his day in court, and we break it all down with Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak giving...

Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak from the Hawk Law Group in Augusta Georgia talk about the best things that you can do when you're pulled over by a police officer. Using footage from FlexYourRights.org, they break down the DOs and DON'Ts of what to do when you're pulled over. One topic that they focus heavily on is the difference between the letter of the law and how those laws are impl...

Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak from the Hawk Law Group in Augusta Georgia break down the recent Supreme Court Decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn Inc. v Bruen. Chace brings in 2nd amendment SCOTUS case history to explain this new ruling and what it means for gun owners. Shawn brings a law enforcement background to discuss the practical application of gun laws. As a Bonu...

Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak from the Hawk Law Group in Augusta Georgia break down the events that occurred at the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Shawn, a former police officer, brings the "insider" perspective into the actions of the police, and his current perspective as a lawyer. Did the officers put themselves in legal trouble? What are their duties and how do we know? We tac...

The Depp v Heard trial is taking America, and the world, by storm. 2 trial lawyers, Chace Hawk and Reid Sanders - along with a special guest - break down the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial and why they think Johnny Depp has a slam dunk win...no matter what the jury finds! Connect with the Hawk Law Group: https://www.hawklawgroup.com