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by Ryan O'Neil

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Season 3

Chess Not Checkers

After an extended holiday break, we are back for Season 3 with new episodes. In this episode, we tackle Rebecca's theme for 2023: Chess Not Checkers. We look at the divorce between Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen and what you can learn from playing the long game.

Season 2

The Exit Interview: Judge Mary Ellen Brennan

After years of service to the family bench, Judge Brennan is officially departing to join the civil/criminal bench. Judge Brennan discusses her decision, why now is the time to leave, how family law courts can be improved, and what the future holds.

Help not Handcuffs

Every state has an office that assists the court in matters involving minor children. We are joined by the Oakland County Friend of the Court, Suzanne Hollyer, who talks about the functions of these offices, what they are doing to help families, and what makes Michigan so special when it comes to services for families across the Mitten State.

Judicial Roundtable - Part 2

Judge Brennan and Judge Cunningham are back to talk about best practices, how to avoid upsetting your judge, and common mistakes made by lawyers. Whether you practice in Oakland County or across the country - you are sure to learn something from our judicial roundtable.

Judicial Roundtable - Part 1

This podcast is all about best practices - and who better to learn from then the judges who are hearing your case. We are joined by Judge Mary Ellen Brennan from the Oakland County Family Division and Judge Jacob Cunningham of the Oakland County Civil/Criminal Division. Learn about how to tackle difficult issues, what to avoid, and how to make sure your client gets the best possible outcome.

Johnny vs. Amber - Wrap Up

Defamation expert Diana Warshow joins Ryan and Rebecca to break down her thoughts on the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial. Diana also wrote about the trial for Above the Law and NJ.com. You can read her articles here: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/06/why-johnny-won-an-explanation-of-the-jurys-decision-in-depp-v-heard/ https://www.nj.com/opinion/2022/06/victory-for-johnny-depp-is-not-a-setback-for-women-opinion.html

Johnny vs. Amber - The Verdict

After 6 weeks and a few days of deliberations - the jury has returned a verdict. We examine what the verdict means, whether it mattered at all, and what is next for Captain Jack and Mera.

Johnny vs Amber - Part 1

The defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been a gold mine for meme creators, but the trial has also illustrated a variety of legal issues. Ryan and Rebecca explore the differences between toxic relationships and domestic violence, Johnny's mastery of hearsay, and when not to object. (Special thanks to Tik Tok user @ mculokii for the trial audio).

Defamation is so Fetch

The hit movie Mean Girls not only provided the world with countless jokes and quotes, it also gave legal nerds a question to ponder: Is the Burn Book defamatory? Based upon an Above the Law article written by Diana Warshow, Ryan and Rebecca look at the pages of the Burn Book and debate whether any of the characters would have a cause of action for libel. Make sure to read Ms. Warshow’s article on Above the Law: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/mean-girls-or-liable-girls-was-the-burn-book-defamatory/

Divorce Isn't Eazy

It's the premiere episode for Season 2 of the world's best legal podcast. Ryan and Rebecca get into the latest on the Kim and Kanye divorce and how dealing with issues of mental health impacts a pending divorce case.

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