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Your Legal Rights

Bay Area attorney Jeff Hayden talks with experts on various legal topics, with listener participation: (415) 841-4134.

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58:54

Elder Abuse

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/07/10

Elder abuse arises in various forms from various sources.Some practices are obvious such as physical abuse or neglect, or falsifying financial records or forging signatures; others more subtle such as selling a senior on a poor investment with huge commissions or selling unneeded repairs to their home.Tonight’s broadcast is devoted to protecting seniors, from a whole litany of scams and predatory practices.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's co-host, David Bigeleisen, are joined by Karman Guadagni,

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58:59

The United States Supreme Court: What Just Happened?...

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/07/03

Two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, threw out New York’s Concealed Weapon Law – a law much like California’s – as violative of the Second Amendment, and threw out former President Biden’s student debt relief program.We asked our experts: what’s next?Last year, the court granted presidential immunities once-thought unthinkable, held that the first amendment prohibits the Colorado Public-Accommodation Law from forcing a website designer to design a website for a same-sex wedding,

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59:31

Your Traffic Stop, The Department of Motor Vehicles,...

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/06/26

Tonight, on Your Legal Rights: we’re revisiting traffic court and the Department Of Motor Vehicles, and issues that might deprive you of your right to due process. YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by David Uthman, from the San Francisco Traffic Clinic and the Law Offices of David Uthman in San Francisco.Questions for Jeff’s guest? Call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

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59:54

Does the phrase "Democratic Republic" still apply to...

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/06/19

YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is working tonight with panel of hosts who will discuss elections, current events, and the relationship between California and the federal government. Former California State Controller, Betty Yee, well-versed on Government Accountability and an expert on the budget, will join us to discuss some of the legal issues relating to budget and finance such as constraints with borrowing to balance the budget and CA withholding payroll taxes from the federal government, and comment on

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59:12

Immigration Nightmare: Part Two

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/06/12

Just over a year ago, we dared ask such questions as "What is it going to take before Congress will take up fair and just immigration reform." Since that time, the situation has worsened. In the two weeks since Part I of this series aired, the paradigm has shifted, and not for better.It was foreseeable that political leaders would use immigration as the wedge issue to divide the people of this country; however, federalizing the National Guard and sending in the military perhaps less so. Tonight, we

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59:09

Bankruptcy, Your Rights and the Two-Minute Debtors...

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/06/05

You owe some money; but, do you have rights? YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, joined by Leon Bayer, are talking about bankruptcy, debtors rights, and what this means for you. Questions for Jeff and his guest? Call us at (415) 841-4134.

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59:39

Immigration Nightmare

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/05/29

Just over a year ago, we dared ask such questions as "What is it going to take before Congress will take up fair and just immigration reform." Since that time, it seems the situation has worsened.We asked: "When someone shows up at the border, claiming asylum, does the system give him or her the benefit of the doubt? If not, why not?" Again, is there a change? For the better?Tonight, we again ask: Isn't the fight for immigrant and refuge rights a forgotten part of the fight for racial

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58:24

Our Relationship with Animals: a Chat about Ethics

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/05/23

There is a growing movement that contends that animals themselves may have legal rights.Tonight, our panel of outstanding guests will help us illuminate our relationship with animals, whether our pets, animals raised for food or those wild animals in our environment.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by tonight’s co-host, Dean Johnson, and Pets In Need Chief Executive Officer Laura Toller Gardner, Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Dr. Barry Kipperman, and Brent Turner, The Real Activist

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58:24

Our Relationship with Animals: a Chat about Ethics

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/05/22

There is a growing movement that contends that animals themselves may have legal rights.Tonight, our panel of outstanding guests will help us illuminate our relationship with animals, whether our pets, animals raised for food or those wild animals in our environment.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by tonight’s co-host, Dean Johnson, and Pets In Need Chief Executive Officer Laura Toller Gardner, Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Dr. Barry Kipperman, and Brent Turner, The Real Activist

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59:08

Your Homeowners Association and You

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/05/15

You are having problems with your homeowners association?What is a homeowners association – does it only seem they are everywhere?How does a homeowners association come into being.Can you just opt out? Or what if you fully buy into the homeowners association – you fully believe in it, and decide to join the board – just what experience is in store?Do good homeowners associations necessarily make good neighbors?Join YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and his guests Ron Rohde and Paul Lee, to discuss how to get

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60:29

Landlord-Tenant Law: Spring 2025

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/05/08

Join us for our Spring installment of Landlord-Tenant law for 2025.Tonight, YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by two of San Francisco's best: Jessica Chylik and Sal Timpano.Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call (415) 841-4134.

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59:27

Law Day of Action: Defending the Rule of Law

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/05/01

Amidst a deteriorating legal and political atmosphere, at this moment in time, we can celebrate the constitution and the rule of law while, at the same time recognizing there may be changes afoot that we should all be watching.Tonight’s broadcast is a call to action.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Professor Brian Soucek, Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law, Certified Criminal Law Specialist Peter Goldscheider, mediator and trial attorney Jean Hyams, Sonya Mehta, a trial attorney

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58:55

Forensic Science

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/04/24

An all-star cast discussion on "Good Science" versus "junk science", and question: What is the state of science education in our country? What is the state of scientific inquiry and research in our country, given the current administration?

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59:41

Your Vote, Your Election, Your Democracy

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/04/17

YLR Host Jeff Hayden, joined by co-hosts Brent Turner and David Bigeleisen, welcome tonight's special guest Trent Lange from California Clean Money Campaign and California Clean Money Action Fund.Where do we stand on legislation, PACs and Money? What changes are afoot in Washington that might make voting less accessible? Locally, where does the issue of ranked-choice fit into the analysis?Questions for the panel? Please call (866) 798-8255.

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57:32

Part IV: Legal System Under Threat

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/04/10

A troubling phenomenon has been occurring across the United States: lawyers and law firms are getting targeted solely for handling issues with which the administration of President Donald Trump disagrees.Some weeks ago, we began discussing threats to the independence of the judiciary.Tonight, we conclude this series with a look at the administration efforts to stifle opposition by attacking lawyers and firms who represent folks seeking relief from the President’s initiatives.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden,

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59:12

Part III: Attack upon the Judiciary: Local, State...

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/04/03

Whether the case is criminal or civil, about freedom or money or the workings of our government – why it is so important to have an impartial judiciary?Is not following the agenda of an elected official – whether it be a local prosecutor or the President of the United States -- truly good cause to recall the judge or call for impeachment, or is this merely one branch of government attacking another from fulfilling its constitutional duty?YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined tonight by Judge Stephen Kaus

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59:07

Elections Under Seige

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/03/27

A judicial race in Wisconsin has drawn over $100 million in donations. The President has filled his new administration with election deniers.What forces at play are threatening democracy both in America and abroad?YLR host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by civil rights activist and election specialist Brent Turner, and Lawyer, Professor, Political Candidate and the former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer for George W. Bush, Richard Painter.Questions for Jeff and his guests? Please call (866) 798-8255.

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59:51

Independent Judiciary Under Threat: Part One

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/03/06

Of late, the California Judges Association has pushed back against District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, for the extent to which she has been calling out individual judges. The complaints made by the district attorney call out individual judges.As far back as November, an op-ed appeared in the Chronicle entitled, “It’s wrong to make judges scapegoats.” Joining us to discuss are Matt Gonzalez, Chief Attorney at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office, and Judge Eugene Hyman, retired Santa Clara County

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57:54

Homeowners Associations 101

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/02/27

What is a homeowners association and why are they becoming so common. Just how did they come into being?Why have homeowners associations become a necessity of development?How do homeowners associations or HOA’s work?Why do some folks experience a symbiotic relationship with a homeowners association while others see them as oppressive?YLR Host Jeff Hayden is joined by Sacramento attorney Carter Glahn and San Mateo attorney Paul Lee, both well-versed in this area of law.Questions for Jeff's guests

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59:42

Encore Broadcast: California Legislation – How a...

Your Legal Rights ·

2025/02/13

Tonight's host, Rob Wyman, is joined by Beth Mora, Mora Law. Rob and his guests will discuss how a bill becomes law. How to write it, find a sponsor, lobby it, and work through the legislative process.We're back live, next week, with Landlord/Tenant law, where we'll take your calls and answer your questions.

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