Lawed Up

Attorney Brian Jackson
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Law Ed Up, hosted by seasoned attorney Brian Jackson, dives deep into the essential areas of law, including business, franchise, employment, civil rights, constitutional, property, and criminal law. Brian breaks down complex legal principles into easy-to-understand insights, empowering everyone—from curious individuals to seasoned professionals—to grasp the fundamentals of how law shapes society. Whether you're an attorney, law student, or just interested in understanding your rights and the legal system, this podcast will sharpen your analytical skills and deepen your legal knowledge. Tune

  1. 07/01/2025

    What is a contract? Understanding the basic principles of a contract.

    Like and subscribe! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. We break down what is taught in law school for contracts, such as important terms like offers, acceptance, consideration, written contracts, verbal contracts. We also talk about what types of damages there are in a breach of contract. At the end we also talk about privacy policies and how they differ in the United States and Europe.

  2. 12/12/2024

    Criminal law breakdown of Luigi Mangione and murder of United Healthcare CEO

    Like and subscribe! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. This episodes breaks down the current legal situation with Luigi Mangione. We go over the current evidence we know at this time and to strength of that evidence, we go over the charges and extradition based on those charges. We also talk about ballistic forensics and why that is important to the case. We go over the bail process, pleading not guilty and other things that have been raised in the media. We also discuss health care and the issues surrounding the system at this time.

  3. 12/12/2024

    Public and Government Employee Due Process Rights and Termination Hearings

    Like and subscribe! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. In this episode we talk about public government employees rights and their right to their employment under the constitution in the employment law setting. We talk about due process and the procedural requirements required to terminate a public employee's employment. We talk about Loudermill and pretermination hearings and then the appeal of a termination. We also talk about unemployment benefits and why those are important to pursue. We also talk about at-will employment and the difference between at-will and government employees and the issues of having only individuals terminated for performance and how that can also cause issues in the workplace.

  4. 06/12/2024

    Federal Court of Appels Approves Tiktok Ban: What it means for users and free speech

    Like and subscribe! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. This podcast breaks down the recent legal decision that came down from the federal court of appeals in Washington D.C. on the Tik Tok ban. We break down the first amendment, the sale of tik tok, the arguments of both sides and the ultimate decisions that came out and the ramifications of that decision moving forward.

  5. 05/12/2024

    Roe v. Wade, unraveling the law, abortion, the 14th Amendment and the overturn

    Like and subscribe! Here we dive into the political hot topic of abortion. We talk about the 14th Amendment and the background on how Roe v. Wade came to be and the right to privacy. We talk about the aftermath and decisions that preceded it and then we talk about the case of Dobbs v. Jackson that overturned Roe v. Wade and how that happened and how it may affect other cases and future cases.

  6. 25/11/2024

    Legal Update on the Menendez Brothers and Habeas Corpus

    Follow for more podcasts on the law! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. Today we are talking about the legal updates on what is going on with the Menendez brothers currently and their case and their ability to be resentence and possibly be released from parole after 30 years in prison. We will talk about the history behind the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez and the new evidence that they are submitting to get resentenced and the legal changes in California law since they were originally sentenced.

  7. 22/11/2024

    How can you get $37 million? One employee won on a defamation claim against Wal-Mart

    Like and subscribe! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. A jury today (11/22/24) awarded an employee of Wal-Mart a $37 million judgment. This podcast will breakdown the facts of the case, how defamation works, including defamation in the workplace and actual malice needed. We also talk about workers compensation and how that was an issue in this case and we summarize how workers compensation works and the burden of proof and the struggles with proving a workers compensation claim and motives companies may have to avoid paying workers compensation. We also talk about the punitive damages award, what factors courts look at in awarding punitive damages and what may happen on appeal if Wal-Mart tries to appeal the nearly $28 million punitive damages award.

  8. 21/11/2024

    Lawed Up Overtime Pay, Salary and Misclassification of Exempt and Nonexempt Employees

    Like and subscribe! Leave questions on the law in the comments section! Attorney Brian Jackson is the host of this lawed up episode. In this episode we dive into the fair labor standards act and overtime pay. We go through all the exceptions on what employees cannot receive overtime pay and requirements to pay salary employees as salary employees. We also dive into the manager exception and what really is considered a manager and if employees really are exempt as managers or not and what factors to look into. We also dive into if employees don't pay employees full salary for less days work and the implications of that. This is not legal advice and this podcast does not create an attorney client privilege. You should seek out your own attorney to analyze your own scenario.

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Law Ed Up, hosted by seasoned attorney Brian Jackson, dives deep into the essential areas of law, including business, franchise, employment, civil rights, constitutional, property, and criminal law. Brian breaks down complex legal principles into easy-to-understand insights, empowering everyone—from curious individuals to seasoned professionals—to grasp the fundamentals of how law shapes society. Whether you're an attorney, law student, or just interested in understanding your rights and the legal system, this podcast will sharpen your analytical skills and deepen your legal knowledge. Tune

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  • Criado por
    Attorney Brian Jackson
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2025
  • Episódios
    18
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Attorney Brian Jackson
  • Site do podcast
    Lawed Up