Billy - a real lawyer - invites comedians and improvisers to discuss real legal cases and concepts. He helps them dissect the case, then they throw it in the improv blender to create comedic magic in completely original scenes. Then, Billy throws off his gloves and goes for the jugular by asking heavyweight questions to find out what makes his guests tick.
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Billy DeClercq, Esq. - a real lawyer - invites comedians and improvisers to discuss real legal cases and concepts. He helps them dissect the case, then they throw it in the improv blender to create comedic magic in completely original scenes. Then, Billy throws off his gloves and goes for the jugular by asking heavyweight questions to find out what makes his guests tick.
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Every week, Jon Ramsey and Thomas Stern break down a different food or beverage brand. With the help of their guest, they figure out the best path the brand can take to become a better company. No rock is left unturned.
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Drop Your Lodestar |City of Riverside v Rivera (1986) 477 US 561
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Equi-TEE | Geddes v Mill Valley Country Club 751 N.E. 2d 1150 (Ill. 2001)
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Mining for Gold | Int'l Union Mine Workers v Bagwell, 512 US 821 (1994)
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In this episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition, host Billy DeClercq and guests discuss a shareholders' derivative suit, Eisenberg v. Flying Tiger Line Inc. from 1971. The plaintiff, Eisenberg, claimed that his vote had been diluted. The key issue was whether it was a derivative or direct claim. The episode also includes interesting fact…
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Artificial Incompetence | S.D.N.Y. v. Schwartz & LoDuca
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Gimme More: Liquidated Damages | Ashcraft & Gerel v Coady
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You're in for a treat with the latest episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition! Billy brings on some amazing guests who dive into a fascinating case about partnership law. The case is called Putnam v. Shoaf, and it all went down in Tennessee in 1981. The dispute centers around the sale of a partnership interest in the Frog Jump Gin Compan…
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Hot RODs | Grimshaw V FoMoCo (119 Cal.App.3d 757, 174 Cal.Rptr. 348)
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Texas Cattle Devil |Buck v. Morrow, 2 Tex. Civ. App. 361, 21 S.W. 398 (Tex. Civ. App. 1893)
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In this episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition, the hosts delve into the 1945 court case Fenwick v. Unemployment Compensation Committee. The case centered around the employment status of Arline Cheshire, who worked at John Fenwick's beauty shop. The court ultimately ruled that Cheshire was an employee, not a partner, and Fenwick was req…
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Soybean Schism | Decatur Cty. AG-Services, Inc. v. Young
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In this course, prepare to be astounded as we dive into the intriguing world of undue influence in the probate area. Join us as we unravel the case of the century involving Seward Johnson, the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. Seward's life seemed like a seamless glide through prosperity—until the unexpected twist in his family's tale. Discove…
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We Live In The Weeds (Trinity Church in Bos. v. John Hancock Mut. Life Ins. Co. )
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In this episode, Billy and his guests tackle a case from the 1920s. Despite happening nearly a century ago, the case contains crucial aspects of foreseeability, negligence, and liability, which is why it is explored in many U.S. law schools today. Listen and learn more about this curious case! The Case in Question: Palsgraf v. Long Island R. Co. - …
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In this episode, Billy discusses the Shlensky v Wrigley case, which centers around a shareholder's push to install lights at Wrigley Field for night games. Philip K. Wrigley, the director of the Chicago Cubs, opposed the installation. The case highlights the tension between prioritizing shareholder profits and deferring to the judgment of directors…
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Apprently, you CAN mess with Texas. (United States v Fifty Acres of Land)
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In this episode, Billy welcomes guests Curtis Retherford, Greenberry Lucas, and Lauren Michaels to discuss a case from 1966 where John Walkovszky was severely injured by a taxicab. The case was brought against the owner of the cab company, William Carleton, and other corporations in which the taxi cabs were registered. The discussion also includes …
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On this episode Billy and his guests discuss the case of Manning v. Grimsley. The case is about a spectator who was hit by a ball thrown by the pitcher during a baseball game, and it raises the question of whether the employer of the pitcher can be held liable for the harm caused by their employee. The discussion also touches on the faulty fence su…
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Burros and Bedbugs (Hatahley v. U.s.)
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In this episode, Billy and his guests discuss a legal case called Hoover versus Sun Oil Co. They debate whether Sun Oil Co. should be liable for injuries caused at one of their service stations operated by Barone. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience. The Case in Question: Hoover v. Sun Oil Co. - 58 Del. 553, 212 A.2d 214 (1965) h…
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On this episode, Billy and his guest go over the case of Mill Street Church of Christ v Hogan. Hear all about workers comp and what constitutes someone an employee for a company. HOW TO EARN FREE CPE In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and l…
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In this inaugural episode of Laying Down the Law: Accountant Edition, Billy and his guests, Blake Oliver, Curtis Retherford, and Lauren Michaels, discuss the case of Gorton v Doty. What happens when you loan your car to someone? If they cause an accident, are you liable? Keep listening to find out how it went down in this case. HOW TO EARN FREE CPE…
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Broken Crankshaft (Hadley v. Baxendale)
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Introduction to (Drunk) Contract Law: Lucy v. Zehmer
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Flying Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Eisenberg v Flying Tiger Line Inc.)
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Law and Comedy featuring Kelli Johnson, Kristen Denning and Henry David.By Billy DeClercq
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The Only Ship that Doesn’t Sail (Fenwick v Unemployment Compensation Committee)
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Law and Comedy featuring Henry David and Pia SmithBy Billy DeClercq
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Nobody Foresees Helen Palsgraf (v Long Island Railroad)
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Law and Comedy featuring Lauren Michaels and Pia Smith.By Billy DeClercq
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Light Up a Ballgame (Shlensky v Wrigley)
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Everybody Knows what "Alter Ego" Means (Sea-Land Services v Pepper Source)
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Law and Comedy featuring Courtney Karwhal, Curtis Retherford and Griffin Taylor.By Billy DeClercq
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Deadly New York Cabs (Walkovsky v Carlton)
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Law and Comedy featuring Greenberry Lucas, Lauren Michaels, and Curtis Retherford.By Billy DeClercq
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WTF is "Punctilio"? (Meinhard v Salmon)
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Play Ball - or Duck it? (Manning v Grimsley)
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Law and Comedy featuring Doug Morency, Jack Mosshammer, Gary Pia, and Pia Smith.By Billy DeClercq
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Honey I Blew Up the Car! Live @ The Ledge (Hoover v Sun Oil Co.)
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LIVE Law and Comedy featuring Chris Compton, Stephen C. James and Hans Summers.By Billy DeClercq
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The Problem with Painters (Mill Street Church of Christ v Hogan)
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Law and Comedy featuring Cathy Eller, Toni Senatore, and Pia SmithBy Billy DeClercq
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Burbank Bowling Split (Owen v Cohen)
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Law and Comedy featuring Thorsten Hoins, Shaun Landry, and Pia Smith.By Billy DeClercq
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Two Guns, One Face (Summers v Tice)
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Season Three Primer - Billy Visits The Cloud Accounting Podcast
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Cadbury with Nomsa ”then they just melt and disappear” L. Mlambo
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Lifelong Cadbury pro Nomsa drops the bomb on us (which we should have expected) that American Cadbury is trash compared to the English stuff. Then she helps us concoct a plan to pull American Cadbury out of the gutter. At some point Spice Girls become Spice Women too.By greatsamaritanspod
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Monster Energy / Heinz with Liz ”It tastes like a Fanta, and I just wanta” Bennett
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To close out season 1, Liz Bennett joins us for a special 1.5 parter! Not only do we infiltrate college campuses for Monster, but we summon a Monster x Heinz co-branded product. No spoilers but It NEEDS to exist.By greatsamaritanspod
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