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Lindsey and John are excited to dive into something they've never explored before - corporate espionage! On St Patrick's Day 2025, HR tech giant Rippling sued another HR tech giant Deel. Over: a confidentiality-breaking spy, and the honeypot operation of the century. Do you use Slack at work? Then you should probably listen to this episode...
Welcome back to Gossip Without Prejudice! A new episode every Friday, plus News Without Prejudice on Wednesday, and Office Hours (plus LTBE) on Sunday.
What if we told you that the government can convict multiple people for the same single crime? Can prosecutors oppose your defense, and then turn around and hold your story as true in another trial to convict another man?
Libertarians. Hate them or love them, they are an enduring part of Americana and the dream of prosperity - free spirits just looking for their chance to escape the trappings of regulation and modern society. But what happens when Libertarians get the chance to run the government?
John and Lindsey discuss the modern state of world affairs, how fascism distorts justice, and how we can remain hopeful in the face of political turmoil.
This week, John and Lindsey tackle some hot topics making waves outside the courtroom. First, they discuss the looming TikTok ban and break down the crypto rug pull tied to the infamous Hawk Tuah girl and her newest coin.
This week, John and Lindsey return for more trouble in a “War Story” featuring John Milton Merritt, the Oklahoma attorney who betrayed the trust of some of the most vulnerable clients he could. From stealing funds meant for orphans to defrauding injured clients for hundreds of thousands, Merritt’s shocking crimes highlight the devastating consequences of greed within the legal profession.
This week, John and Lindsey take a look at the “War Story” of Marc Dreier, the disgraced lawyer who orchestrated a Ponzi scheme so elaborate it rivaled Bernie Madoff’s. From impersonating executives to forging documents, Dreier’s bold crimes shook the legal world and landed him behind bars - and how he was caught by a secretary.
This week, hosts John Socha and Lindsey Costlow unravel two outrageous “War Stories” packed with drugs, alcohol, and more disastrous decisions – including an attorney charged with harassing his own staff (and who wasn't fired for it).
This week, hosts John and Lindsey dive into a jaw-dropping case involving a defense attorney, court documents drenched in liquid meth, and the unexpected role of a pair of court dress shoes in an operation designed to get drugs into the King County Jail masterminded by a partner at one of Seattle's largest criminal defense firms.
In this episode, guest Paige Blake returns with Part 2 of an unforgettable War Story featuring the daring (or dubious?) “Michael Bennington” and a gripping tale of self-defense—if that’s really what it was.
In this inaugural bonus episode, John and Lindsey are joined by Hemmat Law’s very own Paige Blake, a 3rd year law student. Together they check out a recent story featuring the Washington state court systems, explore Paige’s legal journey so far and examine a case involving a janitor, dancer and a bad set of stairs.
