The Lawmas Podcast

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey dig into the legal side of the P. Diddy trial, breaking down the leaked verdict sheet, the concept of an Allen charge, jury deliberations, and what happens when a juror wants out. But first, they share a candid conversation about the double standards facing stay-at-home dads and the challenges working moms face when juggling court dates, clie...

In this Fourth of July episode, Lauren and Lacey take a closer look at what it really means to have personal freedom, especially when legal, medical, and ethical questions collide. They discuss a recent case in Georgia involving a woman who was declared brain dead but kept on life support to carry her pregnancy to term. They also discuss tough topics like healthcare decisions, abortion laws, and t...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey close out their reality TV legal series with a breakdown of Mormon Wives,  but not before tackling a timely topic: AI in the legal world. From estate planning to criminal defense, they explain why tools like ChatGPT can’t replace a real lawyer and how relying on AI could land you in legal trouble. They then turn their focus to Mormon Wives a...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey continue talking through legal issues of reality TV, this time digging into the world of Sister Wives . From the complexities of property ownership and inheritance to health care decisions and estate planning, the hosts unpack what happens when legal systems don’t account for polygamous family structures. Using Coyote Pass as a case study, t...

In this listener-voted episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey dig into the wild world of reality TV and the legal complexities behind shows like Sister Wives and The Poly Family . From the history of anti-polygamy laws to modern custody battles and property rights, the Lauren and Lacey unpack how the law views these unconventional family structures and where it gets messy. They also disc...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , hosts Lauren and Lacey reflect on Father’s Day through the lens of their own personal experiences. Kicking off with a quick legal Q&A about locating a will and navigating probate when one isn't readily available, the conversation soon shifts into an emotional discussion about the complex roles fathers play in their children's lives—especially for millenn...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey wrap up their millennial series by getting candid about the realities of being business owners, attorneys, and moms navigating hustle culture. From choosing business structures to managing sick days and setting boundaries with clients, Lauren and Lacey share personal stories that reflect the unique challenges millennials face and how their g...

In this episode of the Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey get real about the complicated dynamics millennials face with their parents and grandparents. What starts as part two of parenting as millennials quickly turns into a candid conversation about the emotional tug-of-war between generational expectations and modern family realities. Lauren & Lacey share personal stories about caregiving, pr...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lacey and Lauren discuss what it means to be millennial moms compared to previous generations. They share humorous stories about their children's brutal honesty before diving into key differences in parenting approaches. Lacey and Lauren explain their generation's parenting style with how they were raised, highlighting their focus on emotional validatio...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey and Lauren kick off their millennial series by discussing the unique challenges of having Boomer parents. The hosts begin with Lacey delivering a Kanye West update, detailing his recent lawsuit against his dentist over laughing gas addiction. The main discussion focuses on the struggles millennials face "raising" their stubborn Boomer parents. Lauren an...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lacey and Lauren explore a powerful story of potential wrongful conviction. Lacey shares the case of Thomas James, her former client whom she believes was wrongfully convicted of murder. Despite cell phone records showing Thomas was never at the crime scene, eyewitness descriptions that didn't match him, and minimal evidence beyond the testimony of a ge...

In the latest episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey began with a discussion about handling conflicts of interest in legal representation. They explored the ethical requirements and their personal approaches, noting the differences between criminal and civil law contexts. Lauren and Lacey then provided several legal updates on high-profile cases. They discussed the Menendez brothers...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, host Lacey welcomes guest attorney Aimee Zmroczek to discuss the exoneration of Gary Bennett, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 18 years in prison before being acquitted in a retrial. Amy was part of the pro bono defense team that helped prove Gary's innocence. Amy explains how she got involved in Gary Bennett's case through the South Carolina...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey continue their book club discussion about wrongful convictions in the book Framed by John Grisham. But first, Lauren recommends "Love on the Spectrum," highlighting it as a respectful reality show following individuals with autism seeking relationships (with special mention of contestant Tanner from South Carolina) Lauren and Lacey discuss tw...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey continue their Book Club discussion of "Framed" by John Grisham. The cases discussed this week are Joe Bryan and Carrie Cook.  Lacey opens the episode sharing her week of medical appointments with her 7-year old son, Luke, who has Down syndrome. Lauren talks about the universal struggles of motherhood.  Case 1: Joe Bryan Elementary school swe...

In this first book club episode, hosts Lauren and Lacey discuss two cases from John Grisham's book "Framed." The book examines wrongful convictions, jailhouse informants and the failures of the justice system. Lauren covers the Norfolk Four case, where multiple military men were wrongfully convicted of a rape and murder despite DNA evidence only matching one person. The police continuously added s...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, attorneys Lauren and Lacey discuss what happens before a trial and debunk common legal misconceptions. They begin with a timely discussion about Gene Hackman's estate situation, highlighting how his will reportedly left everything to his wife without contingency clauses, creating complications when she predeceased him by several days. Lauren and Lacey talk ab...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey discuss legal misconceptions portrayed in TV shows and movies. They begin with answering a legal questions about addressing the legality of bringing prescription medications across borders. Lacey explains that just because something can be purchased legally in one country (like medications in Mexico) doesn't make it legal to possess in...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey discuss the First Amendment and common misconceptions about freedom of speech. They begin by answering a question about what it takes to become a lawyer in South Carolina, explaining the education requirements, bar exam, and continuing legal education obligations. The hosts then discuss what the First Amendment actually protects. They c...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast features Lauren and Lacey discussing two topics. First, they address a legal question about family obligations to notify siblings about a parent's passing, explaining that while there's no legal requirement to inform relatives about an illness, probate laws require notification of all potential heirs after death. The main topic of this episode dives into the O...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey dive into the JonBenét Ramsey case, specially on the media's treatment of Patsy Ramsey. Lauren and Lacey discuss children's beauty pageants in the South versus other regions in the United States and analyze how the media unfairly sexualized JonBenét's pageant participation. Lauren & Lacey discuss the examination of the evidence supp...

This episode of The Lawmas explores Michael Oher's conservatorship case and a broader discussion about protecting young athletes' finances in the NIL era. But first: a question answered about Miranda rights and deaf individuals. Officers use written cards for DUI cases. They also discuss challenges with field sobriety tests for deaf individuals and how there are now translation apps for Spanish-sp...

In this episode of The Lawmas, attorneys Lacey and Lauren discuss two notable criminal cases - Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the Menendez brothers - examining the role of abuse in both cases and their dramatically different sentencing outcomes. Key Points: Gypsy Rose case: Victim of Munchausen by proxy abuse from birth, orchestrated her mother's murder, received 10-year sentence Menendez brothers case:...

In this episode of The Lawmas, Lauren and Lacey tackle the Civil Case of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard! Key Topics Discussed! Differences between civil and criminal cases Analysis of jury bias in high-profile civil cases Defamation law and burden of proof Impact of celebrity status on legal proceedings Effect of social media on jury deliberations Civil cases can significantly affect careers and futur...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey discuss the Scott Peterson murder case. And a heads up, they have different views! First, a legal question about could you choose the execution method for a client? Watch/listen and find out their responses! Now onto the Scott Peterson case. Lauren and Lacey focus on legal perspectives and recent developments of the case. Topics include: Conv...