Weekly Docket

Philip Silberman
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Weekly Docket

Dive into the world of law with 'Weekly Docket,' hosted by Silberman Law Firm's Phil Silberman. Get the latest on landmark cases, practical law, and a unique perspective on the legal landscape. Join us for a weekly exploration of law like you've never heard it before.

  1. 1D AGO

    Texas' Porn Law Upheld, Wrap Transactions Revisited & Instagram Bans

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down the Supreme Court’s surprising decision to uphold Texas’ age verification law for online adult content and its broader implications for Section 230 and Big Tech. They also explain why “wrap around” transactions are making a comeback in the current real estate market and the serious legal pitfalls investors should know. Finally, a personal twist in this week’s Rant & Rave: Phil’s wife was banned from Instagram. Is this improper censorship or a justified consequence of violating community guidelines? Tune in for insights and hot takes.

    32 min

  2. JUL 3

    Lululemon Sues the Pants Off Costco, Diddy Guilty Under The Mann Act & Ford CEO Gives White Collar Workers Bad News

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco for allegedly selling knockoff pants, break down The Mann Act and its role in Diddy's recent conviction, and react to startling CEO predictions about AI wiping out white-collar jobs. They also share how their own firm is using offshore hiring and ChatGPT assistants to reshape operations, and debate whether AI could one day double attorney caseloads while disrupting the billable hour model.

    32 min

  3. JUN 26

    Texas Governor Saves THC Gummies, DIY Legal Defense, Media Hides Population Decline & Filing Pro Se in Texas

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Governor Abbott blocks a sweeping THC ban, keeping gummies and vapes legal in Texas. Phil and Chris explain what to do when you can't afford a litigation retainer but need to file an answer. Plus, they dive into why the media is ignoring plunging global birth rates and what that means for the green agenda. Also, surprising success from the Astros and how filing pro se works in Texas courts.

    26 min

  4. JUN 20

    Karen Read Acquittal, Converting From a Sole Prop to LLC, Court-Shy Lawyers & Juneteenth History

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Karen Read’s dramatic acquittal and the $5 million defense that fueled it. They also tackle how to upgrade your business from a sole proprietorship, why so many new lawyers avoid the courtroom, the history of Juneteenth, and the surprising side hustle of a former juror turned insider.

    20 min

  5. JUN 13

    Can Trump Send Troops to LA? Selling Condo Units the Right Way & Mental Health Guardianships

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and Marines to LA, exploring its shaky legal basis under the law. They also tackle a listener’s question about selling individual units of a duplex or fourplex--can you just list them as condos. Finally, they confront the heartbreaking realities of guardianships for adults with mental illness, where the legal system offers few clear solutions.

    23 min

  6. JUN 5

    Illegals to Pay Higher Tuition in Texas, LLC's Vs. S-Corps, Email Contracts & Birkin Bags

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil welcomes Dallas attorney Dawna Hurd to talk about her shift from prosecution to private practice. This week’s show covers the end of in-state tuition for undocumented students in Texas, the tricky truth behind LLCs vs. S-corps, and whether your email could be a legally binding contract. Plus, Phil rants about Hermes’ elusive Birkin bags and whether their business model could raise discrimination concerns.

    26 min

  7. MAY 30

    Water Balloons Gone Wrong, Secret Laptop Farms, Executor Fees, Weird Statutes & Contractor Fails

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris Heald to unpack the legal risks behind an innocent-looking 5th grade water balloon tradition, reveal how a North Korean laptop farm operated from a quiet American neighborhood, and explain how executor fees really work in Texas probate cases. They also explain how to decode confusing statutes and share contractor nightmare stories every homeowner should hear.

    33 min

  8. MAY 23

    Ren Fest Owner Dies, Big Tax Breaks Pass House, Death of an LLC Member & Repair Shop Scams Exposed

    This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris to discuss the legal fallout from the Texas Renaissance Festival owner’s death amid a forced property sale. We dive into the sweeping tax changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” explore what happens legally when an LLC member dies, and call out shady dealership service fees. Don’t miss this mix of probate drama, business law insights, and consumer protection talk.

    34 min
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Dive into the world of law with 'Weekly Docket,' hosted by Silberman Law Firm's Phil Silberman. Get the latest on landmark cases, practical law, and a unique perspective on the legal landscape. Join us for a weekly exploration of law like you've never heard it before.

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  • Creator
    Philip Silberman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Weekly Docket
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