On this channel we explain legal topics and do analyses of current trials. My goal is to explain complex legal topics in ways that don't require you to have a Latin-to-English dictionary. Why?
The law can be an astoundingly complex thing. For any question there are multiple possible answers. My job is to explain things in plain language.
Importantly, this channel DOES NOT provide legal advice. It is a general description of the law based on 28 years of legal practice, hundreds of case, and lots of experiences. As a lawyer I have written a legal column for more than 25 years and am published in a wide variety of publications. I have several books published both in hardback and in Kindle format.
DO NOT RELY ON THE VIDEOS HERE. CONSULT A LAWYER IN YOUR JURISDICTION.
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Program Note:
I included this at the end of today's video, but I realized later that no one would likely see it there.
Tomorrow I have to help my wife put on a party for one of their Nurse Practitioners who is leaving to take a position at Auburn University. She'll be teaching NPs how to NP. The girls will miss her, but we always wish what's best for those we care about. And, since I promised to help her put on the party, I have to honor my word. Then, as soon as I am finished with that I have to drive to Florida and take care of some business down there. So I may not have a video either Wednesday or Thursday. Just an FYI. Waiting for the next major case.
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Livestream today at 1:00 p.m. I have an interesting email to discuss. We can also talk about cases and hopefully next week we will have an interesting trial to discuss.
Until then, remember our fallen heroes.
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First I want to thank all of you who reached out to me about my weight loss; I appreciate the concern. Unplanned weight loss can be a silent medical issue. But this was planned and is being medically-monitored by my physician. So, some observations about the weight loss, and what it has meant to me in the last few weeks.
• For the first time in my life I can wear a medium pair of shorts. Previously, an XL was required.
• For the first time in my life I can wear a size 34 waist pants. I was astounded at that.
• For the first time since 9th grade, I can wear something other than a 2XL shirt. I am now in a Large, and my shoulders actually fit within in. I suspect I won't go any smaller because of my shoulders, but what a joy to FIT into a shirt.
• For the past two years when my back was injured I sometimes had to have my wife put on my socks for me. How humiliating. Now, I can put my foot up, lean over, and slip them on myself.
• My size 13 shoes are getting progressively looser on me. I've worn them since 1988. I may have to go down a size.
• When we go to Sams Club I can walk right by the breads and sweets and not crave them, because it really is true that nothing tastes as good as being thinner feels.
So, I urge you. If you fight the Battle of Tummy Bulge, consider talking to your doctor about medically-monitored weight loss. There are about 8 different medications on the market now that can assist you in your journey. And a small piece of advice. When you lose something, you usually try to get it back. Do not think about it as "losing weight." Approach it as eliminating weight, because I will never go back. I'm through being "Big Tony" at family gatherings.
God bless all of you who reached out. YOU are what makes this channel fun, and YOU are who keep me on my toes. Happy Memorial Day!
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I could be wrong here, but I'm thinking maybe they don't allow people serving life without parole to have access to eye-liner, filler, lipstick, or makeup. And look at those eyes. I think reality may have just hit home for her. Congrats, Kouri, you EARNED this.
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So, there are no trials going on until after Monday and there really isn't much going on in terms of trials anyway. So I am going to take the weekend off, generally. However, I thought we might do a livestream on Sunday or Monday to celebrate the fallen heroes who have given us this Land of Opportunity. Let me know if you are interested. And I am working on an easter egg for you even as we speak.
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I've been summoned to a board meeting in Florida tomorrow dealing with a property rights issue. I would have liked to say no to the request, but it came from a friend who does a lot of stuff for me, and who absolutely typifies the kind of kindness I extoll on here. So videos will be late, if at all tomorrow, for which I apologize. So, see you late Wednesday, or early Thursday morning.
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We will do a livestream today at 3:00 p.m. CST. We can talk about the trials, your suggestions for additional things to cover, a little on the Bridegan case, and anything else you guys would like.
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Sorry folks, I am not going to be able to do a livestream tonight. My wife violated the Prime Directive and bought furtniture that required assembly. It took all day. Let's plan for Sunday in the early afternoon. I have a birthday party to go to, but right after that, I'll get online.
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The Julio Foolio trial is not reasonating with many of you, so I am going to pull off that trial for a while and come back to it later. Today I am switching to the trial of Josie Dikeman, a Wisconsin woman who was in an abusive relationship where the state would arrest her abuser and let him walk out of jail the next morning, and he had dozens of domestic violence charges brought against him. She is accused of beating her child to death. But it may be a classic case of the cops ignoring exculpatory evidence and letting the real killer slip away. My first video will be out a little later.
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A couple of viewers asked me today about whether lawyers could work in coordination on a case like Julio Foolio. I am answering that question in a video that will come out tomorrow.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE QUESTION!
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