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Host Shana Black will talk about trying new things, talk to interesting people and let you know what's happening in Cleveland, Ohio Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackgirlirl/support
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You're a busy lawyer. Whether trying to hit your billables, being stuck on endless conference calls, or waiting in a crowded courtroom for your case to be called, you don’t have time to stay informed about legal developments important to your practice. Summarily is the podcast for you. Summarily offer caselaw updates, CLEs (Florida), practice tips, and insightful legal commentary. Pop in your ear buds and tune in. Summarily has you covered. Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe. Share. If you have questi ...
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Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to Giving All My Experience: Marriage Edition, the podcast where we give you some real G.A.M.E. to help you level up your life. We are your hosts, Rashaad and Chade, a married couple who have survived and thrived in various situations. From love and marriage to kids and careers, to success and failure, we have learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. And we are here to share them with you in a raw and authentic way. No filters, no fluff, no fake. Just honest, v ...
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Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of Law sat down with Robert to discuss the Court's decisions in United States v. Rahimi and Garland v. Cargill, and how Rahimi shows the Court's current iteration of "originalism" does not constrain judges. Rather, it is used as a tool to achieve a desired outcome. Thank You Sponsors This podcast i…
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Robert and Lindsey recap opinions from the DCAs, the Florida Supreme Court, and the 11th Circuit. In re: Amends. to Fla. R. Civ. P 1.110. In re: Amends. to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200, 1.201, 1.280, 1.440, & 1.460. In re: Amends to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510 and New Rule 1.202. In re: Amends. to Fla. R. App. P. 9.130. BAM Trading Servs., Inc. v. Florida Off. …
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Campaign Finance: Where Will Joe's Dough Go?
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Robert sat down with Erin Chlopak, Senior Director of Campaign Finance at the Campaign Legal Center, to set the record straight about whether Vice President Harris will be able to use funds raised by the Biden/Harris campaign. Erin also explains why republican threats to sue to prevent VP Harris from using the funds are ill-conceived. Before joinin…
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Robert discussed three important Supreme Court opinions handed down in late June and early July with administrative law experts Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago Kent College of Law, and Professor Lisa Heinzerling, the Justice William J. Brennen Jr. Professor of Law at Georgetown Law. Hal and Lisa explain how Loper Bright v. Raimondo, SEC v. Ja…
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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review recent PIP and insurance law opinions issued by the Florida DCAs. Allstate Ins. Co. v. Revival Chiropractic, LLC., FSC (PIP fee schedule); see also Progressive American Ins. Co., v. Express Care of Belleview, 5th DCA). Finell v. Florida Ins. Guar. Ass'n, Inc., 4th DCA (EUOs). HCA Health Servs. of Fla.…
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This is a special edition to explore the Supreme Court's opinion in Trump v. United States, the presidential immunity case. The Supreme Court granted former presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his "conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority," and presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his officia…
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FREE CLE: The Psychology of Jury Selection
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Jury selection is the most important part of a trial. Many cases are won and lost during jury selection. On this episode, Robert and special guest host Joni Mosely spoke with Dr. Melissa Pigott about the psychology of jury selection and why it is important to understand prospective jurors’ values, attitudes, and beliefs. This episode is approved by…
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Robert spoke with Professor Courtney Cahill about the recent Florida Supreme Court opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Florida. The court held that the Florida Constitution's privacy provision does not protect a woman's right to have an abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization played a major role in th…
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Opinion Update: Stop Making Improper Comments!
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Robert and Lindsey break down a bunch of appellate opinions. The criminal opinions begin at 25:45. CIVIL OPINIONS Neighborhood Restaurant Partners v. Wolff, 5th DCA (improper comment; mistrial; bar referral). Haslauer v. Haslauer, 1st DCA (61.16 fees). The Walsh Grp. v. Zion Jacksonville, 5th DCA (striking supplemental authority). Guardianship of J…
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Special Edition: Charging the Jury in New York v. Trump
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The testimony is over in the NY criminal trial against defendant Trump. The jury will hear closing arguments next week and begin deliberations. But questions remain. What will the jury be asked to decide? Will the verdict form include the lesser-include offense of falsifying business records in the second degree? Both sides have a strategic decisio…
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Delay, Delay, Delay: Case No. 23-CR-80101-CANNON
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Robert had the pleasure of sitting down with the estimable Roger Parloff to discuss the unending delays in the classified documents case against the former president. Roger and Robert also talked about the latest in the Manhattan case against defendant Trump. Roger is an award-winning journalist and a senior editor of Lawfare. He has his fingers on…
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On April 24th, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in United States v. Trump. The questions presented is "whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office." Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of La…
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The Most Powerful Branch and Faux Originalism
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How did the Supreme Court become so powerful? Dr. Ben Johnson contends that a "little-known rule change" and the Court's unkept promise in 1928 are to blame. Dr. Johnson is an associate professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He sat down with Robert to talk about the Court's question-selection process and how being able …
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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review PIP and insurance opinions issued by the Florida DCAs in March. Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., v. laguna Riviera Condo. Ass’n, Inc., 2D DCA (retroactivity of § 627.714(4)). Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp. v. Avril and Romain, 4th DCA (deductible as an affirmative defense). Arway v. Progressive Amer. Ins. …
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Equality Florida sued Governor DeSantis et al., challenging H.B. 1557 (the "Don't Say Gay" law). The parties recently settled, and Florida agreed to limit the law's scope in significant ways. Robert is joined by John C. Quinn, a partner at Kaplan Hecker and Fink, and D. Brandon Trice, counsel at Kaplan Hecker and Fink. John and Brandon were part of…
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PIP and Ins. Update - All Kinds of Conflict
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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review PIP and insurance opinions issued in February, including one dealing with inconsistent verdicts and another about the retroactivity of the pre-suit demand statute under chapter 627. Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Tsirnikas, 2d DCA (inconsistent verdicts); see also Chiarella v. Ford, 4th DCA. Citiz…
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Are you ready for new rule 1.041 (Notice of Limited Appearance), effective April 1? Tune into this episode to learn what you need to know. Robert and Lindsey also cover several opinions from January. In re: Jane Doe 23-B, 1st DCA (judicial waiver). Tanner v. Dashner, 4th DCA (single-homicide rule; ex post facto). Nelson v. State, 5th DCA (judge's c…
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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review PIP opinions issued in January. United Auto. Ins. Co. v. ISO Diagnostic Testing, 4th DCA (fee schedule). Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Andre, 4th DCA (setting aside default). State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Matthews, 5th DCA (prejudicial statements and right to fair trial). Sulzer v. Amer. Inte…
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On Tuesday, February 6th, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in United States v. Trump and held that the former president is not immune from criminal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office. Robert discussed the opinion with constitutional law professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Summarily i…
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Part of Our Caregiving Series: Shana Sits Down with Heidi Barham from Hospice of the Western Reserve
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Part of our caregiving series, Shana sits down with Heidi Barham from Hospice of the Western Reserve as they discuss caregiving and what it means. They discuss what hospice care truly means and when to consider hospice care. Join in on conversations on how those who are caregivers need to take care of themselves, how hospice care can be accessed, a…
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Professor Joe Regalia recently joined Robert to discuss how law firms can use generative AI to create and maximize efficiency and what law firms should do to prepare for the future with generative AI. Joe is an associate professor of law at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law where he teaches legal writing and the intersection between the law and …
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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review a handful of PIP and insurance opinions issued in December. Advance Mold Servs., Inc. v. Universal N. Am. Ins., Co., 3d DCA (dismissal with prejudice). Universal Ins. Co. of N. Am. v. Sunset 102 Off. Park Condo. Ass’n, Inc., 3d DCA (untimely motion to amend affirmative defenses; sanctions for spoliati…
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Letter From Birmingham Jail - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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On April 16, 1963, at just thirty-four years of age and five years before his life was cut short by an assassin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. penned from a jail cell, the most powerful, persuasive, and poetic message ever written: Letter From Birmingham Jail. In honor of Dr. King and in celebration of his birthday, this is the audio of the Letter, re…
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Goodbye 2023. Hello 2024. Robert and Lindsey rundown a handful of opinions and appellate rule changes from December. D.A.N. v. State, 1st DCA (attorney sanctions). Lapham v. Walgreens, 11th Cir (retaliation claims under the FMLA and Florida’s private sector whistleblowers act). Orozco v. Rodriguez, 6th DCA (standing to seek paternity determination)…
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A Conversation with Danielle Ware from the Cleveland School of Cannabis
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Shana sits down with Danielle Ware to discuss what the Cleveland School of Cannabis offers to students. They discuss programs offered, how Issue 2 impacts the school, the opportunities gained from classes, and how people can get involved. Cleveland School of Cannabis: https://csceducation.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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Home with Robin Wilson from Clean Home Design
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For many of us, thinking back to visiting our grandparents' homes is a vivid memory. Or we remember going over to a childhood friend's home and their parents welcoming us in. We remember the smells, the people, the furniture, and the sense of peace and safety. Our guest Robin Wilson of Clean Home Design talks to us about how they passed the baton t…
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(FREE CLE) Overidentification and Your Mental Health
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In April 2023, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joined Robert to discuss Imposter Syndrome and how it can negatively affect your mental health. Dr. Hendriksen is back to kick of the new year. She sat down with Robert to talk about how overidentification and perfectionism can diminish your self-worth. Dr. Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist. She serves on the…
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Happy Holidays! In March 2022, Judge Adalberto Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and Judge Kevin Emas of Florida's Third District Court of Appeal sat down with Robert to talk about legal writing. They gave their views from the bench on what makes legal writing good (and not so good). Whether you are new to Summarily or an avi…
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Robert and Lindsey play catchup for October and November. Kenney v. State, 2d DCA (preservation; impeachment). Baxter v. State, 5th DCA (4th Amendment). See Owens v. State, 317 So. 3d 1218 (Fla. 2d DCA 2021) (“regardless of whether the smell of marijuana is indistinguishable from that of hemp, the smell . . . from a vehicle continues to provide pro…
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Behind the Byline: Get to know the GCLEABJ w/ Rhonda Crowder
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In this episode of Black Girl in the CLE, your host Shana engages in an informative conversation with Rhonda Crowder, President of the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCABJ). Join them as they delve into the organization's mission, the excitement surrounding the upcoming convention in 2025, and ways you can contribute and suppor…
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Co-host, Jennifer Opiola, joined Robert to review a handful of opinions from November dealing with a variety of important issues: Homeowners Choice Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., Inc. v. Thompson, 1st DCA (discovery). Hughes v. Univ. Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., 6th DCA (pre-suit notice; substance vs. procedure). People’s Tr. Ins. Co. v. Gunsser, 6th DCA (policy…
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Episode 100 - Oral Advocacy with Jeffrey DeSousa
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The 100th Episode I started this podcast with the goal of providing lawyers with free CLE courses, caselaw updates, and practice tips, and that is what’s in store on this episode. I sat down with Jeffery DeSousa, the Chief Deputy Solicitor General in the Florida Attorney General’s Office to talk about oral Advocacy. Jeff focuses on criminal appeals…
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Richard W. Painter joined Robert to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's new code of conduct, which outlines how the justices "should" conduct themselves. Richard served as chief ethics lawyer to President George W. Bush and as Associate Counsel in the White House Counsel’s Office during the Bush administration. He has testified many times before Congr…
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This one was personal. The new book Dream Town, Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity is taking Cleveland by storm. As a Shaker alumna, former teacher and parent, Shana spoke with Laura Meckler, the author of Dream Town to unpack the history, successes and personal experiences while trying to live life by the ‘Shaker way.’ Get the book: Dr…
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The Multitasking Myth and Our Diminished Attention Span
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The data says the average attention span went from two-a-half minutes in 2003 to forty-seconds by 2020. Diminished attention is particular problematic for lawyers who are bombarded with emails, texts, calls, and social media alerts while trying to work. As our attention span diminishes so, too, does productivity and happiness. Dr. Gloria Mark joine…
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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review an important pre-suit demand case, and a cautionary tale about the benefits of motions in limine. Citizens Prop. Ins. v. Salazar, 3d DCA (motions in limine). Mercury Indem. Co. of Am. v. Cent. Fla. Med. & Chiropractic Ctr., 5th DCA (pre-suit demand letters; safe harbor). Summarily is sponsored by Bett…
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Deposing Experts with Sia Baker-Barnes (Free CLE)
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Litigation often involves expert witnesses. Indeed, many cases rise and fall based on expert testimony. So nailing down what an expert will and will not testify about is critical to success. But deposing experts can be challenging. On this episode, Robert sat down with Sia Baker-Barnes to discuss deposing expert witnesses. Sia shared her advice on …
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Robert and Lindsey review opinions from September. CPPB, LLC v. Taurus Apopka City Ctr., LLC, 6th DCA (denial of motion to dissolve lis pendens). Greathouse v. State, 2d DCA (preservation of cause challenge). Collins v. State, 5th DCA (evidentiary hearing; newly discovered evidence). Gurolla v. State, 5th DCA (discovery violation). State v. Victori…
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Best Practices with Chief Judge Jack Tuter
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What do judges expect from lawyers? How can lawyers be more effective at hearings and in motion practice? What frustrates judges most? Chief Judge Jack Tuter of the 17th Judicial Circuit joined me to discuss best practices. His valuable insight is something every litigator should hear. Summarily is sponsored by BetterHelp and The Law Office of Scot…
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Co-host, Jennifer Opiola, joined Robert to review a handful of opinions from September dealing with a variety of important issues: Monarch Claims Consultants, Inc. v. Cliff Fleming, et. al., (6th DCA) (venue selection clause; severability). Synergy Contracting Grp., Inc. v. Homeowners Choice Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., Inc., (2d DCA) (fraud on the court…
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Adam Feldman, the creator of Empirical SCOTUS, joined Robert to discuss some of the major cases before the Super Supremes this term, including U.S. v Rahimi - a high-stakes Second Amendment case that could radically undercut DOJ's ability to prosecute certain firearm offenses. CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America Acheson Hote…
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FREE CLE: Let's Mediate (with Rodney Romano)
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FREE CLE: The course number is provided towards the end of the episode. As a lawyer, you have likely participated in mediation. And you have probably seen mediation breakdown. Why? Was your case right for mediation? Were you prepared? Did you prepare your client? What are the keys to successful mediation? Rodney Romano, the founder of Matrix Mediat…
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A Court in the Shadows (with Prof. Stephen Vladeck)
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What is the Shadow Docket? Why has it become a hot topic of late? And what do Shadow Docket orders tell us about the Court and how it picks and decides issues? Professor Stephen Vladeck of The University of Texas at Austin School of Law joined Robert to discuss his new book, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Pow…
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There is something for everyone on this episode. Robert and Lindsey breakdown the following cases: Stephens v. Stephens, 1st DCA (excusable neglect). Manheimer v. FPL, 3d DCA (punitive damages); Long v. Kroppke, 4th DCA (same). Goldstein v. UCF Bd. of Trs., 6th DCA (sovereign immunity). Scott v. State, 4th DCA (1st Amend.). TKH Coastal Prop. v. Tal…
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PIP law guru, Jennifer Opiola, joined Robert to explain several important PIP opinions from July and August. She also highlights new caselaw applicable to all civil litigation. Stiwich v. Progressive Amer. Ins. Co. and Parsons, 2d DCA (PFS and confession of judgment). State Farm v. Advanced X-Ray Analysis, Inc., 3d DCA (summary judgment; timelyness…
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Gabe Roth, the executive director of Fix the Court, joined Robert to talk about six proposed fixes to the federal judiciary. Fix the Court is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) that advocates for non-ideological fixes to the federal courts, and particularly the Super Supremes, that would make the courts more accountable to the American people. Summarily is …
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In the Netflix documentary, Victim/Suspect, investigative reporter Rachel de Leon chronicles a surprising number of cases nationwide involving women who report alleged sexual assault to police, only to be accused of fabricating the allegations. These women are then charged with crimes and sometimes face years in prison. Rachel and the films directo…
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Chatting with Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer
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Scott Westheimer began his term as President of The Florida Bar in July. He joined Robert to talk about his major initiatives including analyzing, enhancing, and improving the Bar’s disciplinary system; providing members with free trust accounting software; strengthening the Bar’s relationship with local bar associations, and assessing the use of t…
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David Weinstein, a partner at Jones Walker, joins Robert to talk about the indictment of Donald Trump in DC for alleged criminal conduct leading up to the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6th. David and Robert discuss the charges against Trump as well as motions and orders in the DC and FL cases. David handles corporate compliance and white-collar defen…
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Robert and Lindsey break down the following opinions issued in July. 701 Palafox, LLC v. Scuba Shack, Inc., 1st DCA (amended complaint to add claim for punitive damages) Drazen v. Pinto, 11th Cir. (en banc) (standing under TCPA) Crocker v. Crocker, 5th DCA (trial court’s discretion to consider an argument for the first time on rehearing) K.R. v. DC…
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