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The law impacts almost everything we do, several times a day. Sometimes we break the law and don't even know it! Attorney Bob Sewell explores what is legal in today's society by asking experts the age old question - Is That Even Legal? And getting the answers in plain language...while having a bit of fun.

Is That Even Legal‪?‬ Attorney Robert Sewell

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The law impacts almost everything we do, several times a day. Sometimes we break the law and don't even know it! Attorney Bob Sewell explores what is legal in today's society by asking experts the age old question - Is That Even Legal? And getting the answers in plain language...while having a bit of fun.

    Ban TikTok!?!?!?!!? Is That Even Legal?

    Ban TikTok!?!?!?!!? Is That Even Legal?

    Send us a Text Message.Can TikTok's data practices be trusted, or are there deeper privacy risks lurking behind its addictive interface? Privacy expert K Royal joins us to dissect the critical question, “Is that even legal?” This episode uncovers the sophisticated algorithms driving TikTok's uncanny content personalization and the significant privacy risks entailed, such as potential keystroke logging and extensive data access. We compare TikTok's practices to other social media giants, explo...

    • 25 min
    Are Non-Competes GOING AWAY?

    Are Non-Competes GOING AWAY?

    Send us a Text Message.What if the future of your career hinged on a single legal clause? Join us as we unpack the complexities of non-compete agreements with attorney Dave Williams, an authority on administrative law and non-compete clauses. Listen to an eye-opening real-world cases that underscore the complex balance between how these agreements can protect businesses and how they also can potentially stifle innovation and competition. With the Federal Trade Commission’s recent move to inva...

    • 24 min
    Is That National Labor Relations Board Constitutional?

    Is That National Labor Relations Board Constitutional?

    Send us a Text Message.Bob is fascinated by the balance between the need for regulation and the vast growth of the administrative state. We are also fascinated by just how much the political winds impact the law...even though we like to believe it is solid and hard to change. Look no further than the 88-year-old National Labor Relations Act, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) which it created. It is now under fire at the Supreme Court.A product of the New Deal, the NLRB has y...

    • 41 min
    SUPREME COURT TAKES ON FIRST AMENDMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA...

    SUPREME COURT TAKES ON FIRST AMENDMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA...

    Send us a Text Message.THE SUPREME COURT WILL SOON DECIDE: If a social media censures you for your viewpoint - does that violate the First Amendment? If laws tell Social Media companies they must publish your viewpoint...is the company's First Amendment rights violated?We all say we want free speech. But if you own a private company can the government tell you what it can and cannot post? Are social media companies the public square...common carriers...or...private companies that can ch...

    • 37 min
    Sins of the Children: Your Kid's Actions Can Destroy Your Wealth Unless You Protect It

    Sins of the Children: Your Kid's Actions Can Destroy Your Wealth Unless You Protect It

    Send us a Text Message.In Arizona, the 'Gilbert Goons' have grabbed headlines - sending fear and concern throughout a traditional suburban community - a case where teens are charged with violently attacking others.When things like this occur, one of the overlooked aspects of the legal system is this: THE LIABILITY OF THE PARENTS.The assets of the parents of the alleged assailants are often highly at risk. Is That Even Legal?Meet Asset Protection guru Ike Devji. His clients have se...

    • 24 min
    The Patient Died...Can the Practitioner Still Practice? When a License is on the Line...

    The Patient Died...Can the Practitioner Still Practice? When a License is on the Line...

    Send us a Text Message.The rules appear uneven. The outcomes seem almost random. But what happens when a doctor, a dentist, a nurse, etc., makes a mistake...or is negligent? Can they practice or do they go to jail? In this episode, you are going to hear some wild stories... If you are a professional...what do you do? If you are a consumer, how do you protect yourself?Bob explores the razor-thin line between human error and negligence in the healthcare industry with professional license ...

    • 36 min

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