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Gavel & Gazette explains the legal stories making headlines, in plain English. Supreme Court cases, viral lawsuits, and everyday legal questions, with both sides of the argument and what it all means for you. New episodes every week.

  1. 9h ago

    Alejandro Brito: The Trump Lawyer Sanctioned Over a 'Bad Faith' IRS Deal

    A federal appeals court has refused to block sanctions against lawyers who represented Donald Trump in a lawsuit against the IRS. Judge Kathleen Williams found the suit was brought in "bad faith" to manipulate the judicial process and create a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's allies. One of Trump's personal lawyers, Alejandro Brito, was referred to the Florida Bar for possible discipline. This episode explains what the judge decided, what the appeals court said, and what it means for the lawyers involved—and for the broader pattern of legal ethics questions surrounding Trump's legal team. We separate what the court found from what is still being disputed. General information only, not legal advice. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  2. 1d ago

    Elizabeth Holmes: True Believer or Fraudster? The Jury Instructions

    Elizabeth Holmes continues to maintain that she did nothing wrong. But a federal jury disagreed, convicting her of four counts of wire fraud. How does the law distinguish between a visionary entrepreneur whose company failed and a fraudster who knowingly lied? This episode breaks down the actual jury instructions from the Theranos trial. We explain what "knowingly" means, why her "future tense" defense failed, and the specific piece of evidence—the forged Pfizer logos—that proved she intended to mislead investors. We also look at what the appellate courts have decided as of October 2026. General information only, not legal advice. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  3. 2d ago

    Your TV Was Sending Your Location to an Ad Server. A Lawyer Read the Fine Print.

    A two-hour investigation by GamersNexus alleged that LG smart TVs collect viewing data, map home networks, and transmit location data to advertising servers. LG called the claims untrue. Then a lawyer read the thirty-thousand-word user agreement. This is the legal analysis of what you actually agree to when you set up a smart TV, and whether the fine print crosses the line into wiretapping. Based on the GamersNexus investigation. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  4. 3d ago

    38 Hours, 1 Holdout Juror, No Verdict: What Happens Next in the Lindsay Clancy Case

    In January 2023, three young children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, died in their Duxbury, Massachusetts home. Their mother, Lindsay Clancy, was charged with murder. Her defense argued she was not criminally responsible because of severe mental illness, including postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors disagreed. In September 2026, after more than 38 hours of deliberation and three notes saying jurors were deadlocked, the judge declared a mistrial. On Oct. 21, he refused a defense request for a hearing about the lone holdout juror. A hearing on whether she will be tried again is set for Nov. 2. This episode explains what a hung jury means, what "manifest necessity" is, why a retrial is legally possible, and what could happen next. General information only, not legal advice. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  5. 5d ago

    Cornell 7: A Special Prosecutor, an Outside Review, and a Faculty Vote

    An alleged assault at a fraternity house in October 2024. Seven accused students. No criminal charges, until a lawsuit filed in September 2026 reopened the case. Since then, New York's governor said she had lost faith in the local district attorney and named the state attorney general special prosecutor. Cornell agreed to an outside review led by former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates. The county moved to audit the district attorney's office. And Cornell's Faculty Senate resumes debate on a no-confidence resolution on Oct. 28. This follow-up to our earlier Cornell 7 episode explains what is alleged, what the university says it did, what has not been decided, and what can happen next. None of the accused has been criminally charged, and the allegations have not been tested in a criminal trial. General information only, not legal advice. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  6. 6d ago

    Kevin Kolenda: The $40,000 Hole-in-One Lawsuit

    A hole-in-one is supposed to be the luckiest shot in golf. But for thousands of charity tournaments, it became a trap. Kevin Kolenda sold prize insurance for decades, collected the premiums, and then vanished when it was time to pay. Fake claims departments, bogus legal threats, and a trail of unpaid winners across multiple states. This is the story of the hole-in-one insurance fraud that ran for thirty years, from Connecticut to Washington state, and the federal case that finally caught up with him. If you follow stories of greed, deception, and the scams hiding behind charity events, follow the podcast for more. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  7. Oct 23

    Ilhan Omar: The 'Typo' at the Heart of a Federal Probe

    The Trump administration is reportedly trying to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her U.S. citizenship and deport her — a move her spokesperson calls "no basis in law." Legal experts say denaturalization is an arduous process with a "really, really high" standard, and the case centers on whether her father misrecorded her age when she was a minor. In Washington, D.C., in 2026, a sitting congresswoman faces an investigation that critics call political intimidation. If you follow stories of power, law, and the people caught in the crosshairs, follow the podcast for more. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  8. Oct 22

    Beavers, Alligators, Moose, a Dog: Can Buc-ee's Really Sue Over Any Cartoon Animal?

    A late night host dares a Texas travel chain to sue him over a cartoon squirrel. Two days later, the company sues a small Ohio convenience store over its cartoon beaver. In July 2026, John Oliver took on Buc-ee's and its trademark lawsuits against businesses with cartoon animal logos, from beavers to alligators, moose, and even a dog in a cape. This episode explains what the law actually says: how courts decide whether a logo is confusing, whether a company has to sue or lose its trademark, and whether parody is really a free pass after the Supreme Court's Jack Daniel's decision. Both sides have a point, and the answer is less simple than the headlines suggest. General information only, not legal advice. Based on public records and news reports. Thanks for listening to Gavel & Gazette. Legal news, explained. General information only, not legal advice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Gavel & Gazette explains the legal stories making headlines, in plain English. Supreme Court cases, viral lawsuits, and everyday legal questions, with both sides of the argument and what it all means for you. New episodes every week.

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  • Creator
    LeGavel & Gazette
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
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