Mastering the Courtroom: Unpacking the Alex Jones Trial with Bill Ogden Bad Law Worse Facts

Welcome back to the fourth episode of Bad Law Wosre Facts! With our host, Michael Takla, and guest, Bill Ogden, Partner at Farrar & Ball, LLP. They discuss Bill’s part in the infamous Alex Jones case, diving deep into how he and his team prepared for the case, the power of dropping the outline in the deposition, and the key role that a few impressive lawyers held during this trial—listen in to hear the details of this case and also how you can be a better lawyer. You won’t want to miss this story!



Hosts: Michael Takla

Guest: Bill Ogden, Partner at Farrar & Ball, LLP



Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 01:20) Introduction

(01:21 - 02:35) Getting to Know Bill Ogden

(02:36 - 05:29) The Intricacies of Product’s Liabilities

(05:30 - 15:17) The Alex Jones Case

(15:18 - 27:42) Alex Jones Takes the Stand

(27:43 - 33:12) The Powerhouse Lawyers

(33:13 - 35:03) Dropping the Outlines

(35:04 - 37:03) The Three Rules

(37:04 - 43:39) The Grind of Prepping for Trial

(43:40 - 44:50) Stop Monetizing Mistruths

(44:51 - 50:30) A Difficult Trial for All

(50:31 - 53:30) Final Verdict

(53:31 - 54:49) Key Takeaways

(54:50 - 55:59) Closing