I’ve been glued to the Kavanaugh/Ford hearings. Regardless of your political views, I think it raises important legal questions for our country. Welcome to Real Law Review.
Stephanie Clifford aka Stormy Daniels sued President Trump for defamation. So why does SHE have to pay for his attorneys’ fees? We’ll find out why today! It involves one of my favorite favorite laws: the Anti-SLAPP.
Discord and BetterHelp recently changed their terms of services (ToS). What does it mean to waive your right to class action and force arbitration? Does BetterHelp do anything to actually provide therapeutic services? We’ll find out why today!
In a bombshell report, Paual Manafort, Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, has backed out of a plea agreement he made with special counsel, Robert Mueller (or Mueller is ripping up Manafort’s agreement, not clear which). After Manafort was convicted of a raft of crimes in the Eastern District of Virginia (the jury hung on the rest of the charges), he agreed to a plea agreement in the sister case in DC. In exchange for a lighter sentence, Manfort agreed to cooperate fully with the Mueller team in their ongoing investigation. But now, Mueller is asserting that Manafort has not cooperated and has repeatedly lied to prosecutors. Manafort breached the plea agreement and now that agreement has exploded. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Carlton Banks, the Backpack Kid, and 2 Milly are suing Fortnite for stealing their dances. Can you copyright a dance?
Maybe don’t steal from an actual copyright attorney…
Can Trump declare a national emergency to build his border wall?
Did you hear what Michael Cohen said to Congress?
You’re in big (RICO) trouble, Mister!
Four pages summarizing the Mueller Report, signifying nothing?
The Mueller Report is out. It’s probably worse than you think.
Now that we have (most) of the Mueller report. What now?
Kim Kardashian is studying to be a real lawyer. Can she do that?
T-Series is the first YouTube channel to reach 100 million subs. To beat PewDiePie, they sued him for defamation.
One of the biggest gamers sues one of the biggest eSports teams. Who is right? Who is the bad guy? Will it change eSports forever?
Can states circumvent Roe v. Wade? Is Roe still good law? What will happen in the Supreme Court?
The census question, profane trademarks, free speech. 2019 has been a big term for the Supreme Court.
ARE YOU A CITIZEN? That is the question. Now the DOJ must backtrack following presidential tweets.
Double Jeopardy? Sweetheart Plea Deal? Public corruption? Here’s what you need to know about Jeffrey Epstein.
Please don’t storm Area 51. #NotLegalAdvice, just common sense.
Can Lebron trademark TacoTuesdays? Can Brady TM “Tom Terrific”? Is Lizzo 100%...
In space, no one can hear you commit... identity theft.
Hbomberguy (aka Harry Brewis) is no stranger to controversy. Hopefully, I can help him avoid LIBELSLANDER.
A CIA whistleblower alleges President Trump abused his office to get dirt on his main political rival.
In response to a CIA whistleblower complaint, many of the President’s supporters argue it’s hearsay and therefore should be disregarded. Should we? Is it hearsay? What is Hearsay?
Was there a quid pro quo? What is a quid pro quo? What’s the big deal.
John Oliver was sued by Bob Murrary for defamation. Was it really a meritless suit or is there more to the story?
What defenses do the Trump Administration defenders have left?
COPPA is better and worse for creators and YouTube than everyone has realized.
How do the Trump articles of impeachment compare to Nixon, Clinton, and Johnson?
President Trump has been impeached. What will his trial look like?
Made-for-tv-marriages to immigrate to the US? Sound too good to be true?
Jukin Media demands MxR Plays pay $6000 for three meme videos! Is it EXTORTION???
The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump Begins. Is it fair?
Evidence is a bi-partisan issue: tell these Senators that the President’s impeachment trial must include witness testimony and documents. Allow subpoenas!
Mo’ witnesses, Mo’ problems… for the administration.
Hello, Russia? Can you hear me now? It’s Tulsi?
AG Barr’s political intervention causes four DOJ prosecutors to withdraw. This is a big deal.
COVID19 is here. What can the US government do about it?
Nobody:_______, Me: What if Trump served three terms?
The Trump Administration’s response has not been . . . perfect or beautiful
YOU get a refund! AND YOU get a refund! AND YOU get a refund!...
The market is going to crash. Should we warn people? I have a better idea...
Katy Perry lost $2.8 million copyright judgment, but then she didn’t...
Could the President cancel the November election because of the pandemic?
Can you sue a foreign country, a president, or a news channel over the coronavirus?
What happens when you spread COVID19 to others? You’re going to get in trouble, that’s what.
You may find this hard to believe, but some people are not credible experts when it comes to medicine or epidemiology.
The DOJ tries to dismiss the Flynn case. The Judge says isn’t hearing it.
When you can and cannot use deadly force and when vigilante justice turns into homicide.
The prosecutor has upgraded the charges against Chauvin and the other police officers. Why? How?
The president issued an executive order aimed at Twitter that goes to the heart of the Communications Decency Act, Section 230.
The military and national guard are being deployed. Is it a violation of Posse Comitatus?
There are many ways we can reform the police to promote racial and social justice. Now is the time.
Bolton wrote a book that the government doesn’t want you to see. If you could support my litigation enforcing my FOIA requests and the National Security Counselors, we’d greatly appreciate it.
If you ever wanted to sue the police, there is something major standing in your way: a little known doctrine called qualified immunity.
The Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s claim of absolute immunity. When do we see his taxes?
President Trump exercises his pardon power and commutes Roger Stone’s prison sentence. Why?
Hundreds of federal officers are disappearing protesters in Portland? What is going on?
The Supreme Court says that roughly half of Oklahoma is part of a Creek reservation. Did we just lose half a state?
What’s going to happen to TikTok? Can President Trump ban it? WHAT ABOUT THE MEMES???
Is New York really going to dissolve the National Rifle Association? Can they do that?
Is Election Fraud really a thing? Should we be worried
Is the USPS being subverted to change the outcome of the election? Is it legally a business?
The entire west coast is on fire. Some are man-made, some are natural, some are exacerbated by climate change. Who pays?
Wear a mask or you're an idiot. Also, it's legal to force you.
The president’s taxes are bad.
What about the 25th Amendment? We all hope it doesn’t happen. But what if it does?
The Electoral College has some problems, but maybe not the ones you were thinking of. Check out my cameo in @Extra Credits video on how we vote. https://youtu.be/vQfm-6duBb8 It’s LegalEagle...in bean form.
President Trump has filed suit in multiple states seeking to change the outcome of the election. Is there really fraud? Will it work?
Despite losing the election, President Trump says he won’t concede. If push came to shove, would the Secret Service force him out?
Not all election predictions and opinions were created equal. Let’s make fun of them.
Self pardons are uncharted territory...because even Richard Nixon wouldn’t do it. Will Trump?
Texas AG Ken Paxton tried to take his case to the Supreme Court. It did not go well. Or did it?
There are nine justices on the Supreme Court. Can you add more?
I'm furious at the recent presidential pardons. And you should be too. These pardons aren't normal. Warning: Contains opinion. #OpEd
Hello, is it [these votes] you're looking for? Was President Trump's phone call to Brad Raffensperger criminal interference with an election or an innocent attempt to ensure a safe election?
Can President Trump be removed via the 25th Amendment? Maybe!
The president's words and behavior on the day of the Capitol Riots were reprehensible, but does it constitute criminal incitement? Are there any other options?
The Capitol Rioters broke a lot of laws. Now it's time to clean up the mess.
We've talked about the Capitol Rioters themselves. Now what about the politicians that incited the riots? Are they guilty?
Did the hedge funds illegally manipulate the market? Did the redditors of Wallstreet Bets? STONKS
Felony Fisher Stuffs Fish With Weights: Gill-ty as Charged?
Original Title: Dua Lipa Sued for Posting Photo of Herself (and MANY Others)
Original Title: The Biggest Heist In History ($4,500,000,000)
DON'T RECORD YOUR CRIMES, DUMMY
*Updated to provide clarity about the Felony Murder Rule. See 8:00. The AG has upgraded the charges against Chauvin and the other police officers. Why?