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#Lawyered

Shouldn"t that be illegal? Can I sue for that? How could the jury find them innocent??If you"ve ever found yourself asking those questions, Austin Pennington and Andrea Seffens Turner are here to give you the inside look at what"s really going on in today"s legal system. From mild annoyances to headline-grabbing trials, they"ll break down the issues at play and take you inside the legal code when things just aren"t making sense. If it"s trending in law or business, you can bet it"s

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51:26

I Got 99 Problems but the 4th Amendment Ain’t One |...

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2021/04/01

#Lawyered dives head first into the 4th Amendment and what it means for your rights when approached by law enforcement. What is a search? When do the police need a warrant? What are your rights during a traffic stop? How much does Jay-Z know about search and seizure laws? The A Team will run through examples of how the 4th Amendment applies and how it affects both the innocent and the accused. Connect with Andrea on IG: @andrea.s.turnerConnect with Austin on IG: @the_dallas_lawyerCheck out #LAWYERED

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39:43

Non-Competes - what you need to know when switching...

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2021/03/25

There's nothing steamier than pages and pages of seemingly boiler-plate legalese, talking about the restrictions on you should you leave your new job. Kidding. But all kidding aside, that boring legal gobbledy-goop can be very important, as it is likely a "non-compete" within your employment agreement. Your favorite legal A-Team breaks down what to be on the lookout for the next time you're handed an agreement that includes a non-compete section. Specifically, A&A identifies what a non-compete is,

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32:34

Common Law Marriage & Dustin Diamond's Death |...

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2021/03/18

The 90's are having a MOMENT right now. Tapping into that childhood nostalgia, your legal A-Team discusses the big legal question arising from the tragic death of Dustin Diamond who played "Screech" on the 90's sitcom "Saved by the Bell." The big question everyone wants to know the answer to? Was he, or was he not, married to Jennifer Misner? TMZ broke the story that despite the fact that Diamond and Misner publicly proclaimed they were married, though the couple separated (but not divorced!) later

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51:33

Who Gets the Kiddos? Child Custody 101 | Episode 42

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2021/03/11

So everyone (even Austin!) has heard that Kim Kardashian is divorcing husband Kanye West, the father of her 4 children. While the couple each (appears) to be mega-wealthy, how will the child custody situation go? Will Kanye’s mental health condition affect the amount of time he gets with his kids? Your legal A-Team chats with family law pro Ryan Segall on the Kardashian-West custody question, what rights grandparents have in custody situations, and the top 3 things to keep in mind when you’re

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51:46

El Chapo, Ghost Dope, & the Federal Drug Sentencing |...

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2021/03/04

With the recent arrest of reality show glam girl and Narco wife Emma Coronel Aispuro, the A Team dissects her involvement with her husband, El Chapo, and her charges of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, meth, weed, and heroin into the U.S. #Lawyered also breaks down how courts sentence in federal drug cases including analysis of a hypothetical story of Tommy and Kimmy's attempts to become Adderall kingpins on State University's Campus. Connect with Andrea on IG: @andrea.s.turnerConnect with Austin on

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42:18

Winter Storm Casualties - Who’s Responsible? | ...

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2021/02/26

A literal Arctic storm slammed into Texas February 11 - 18, resulting in numerous multi-car pile-ups, “rolling” blackouts, and leaving many without water. One of the most devastating tragedies was the death of Cristian Pavonz, an eleven-year-old boy who died in his bed allegedly from hypothermia. Your legal A-Team delves into the situation, discussing the lawsuit his mother has brought against ERCOT and her electricity provider, what ERCOT is, and can ERCOT even be sued (or is it protected under

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42:41

We Want Pre-Nup! Or Do You? - Episode 39

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2021/02/18

Ah, Valentine's Day - the day so many people level up their relationships and propose. So with a wedding to plan, or even if you're just entering the serious stage of your dating relationship, it is time for you and your partner to discuss if a premarital agreement is right for y'all. AKA do YOU want a pre-nup? The legal A-Team dives into the world of pre-marital agreements aka pre-nups, and discusses the numerous ways they are beneficial. A&A dispel the myths surrounding pre-nups, including the

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48:36

Your Guide to Impeachment - Episode 38

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2021/02/09

Today, February 9, 2021, the U.S. Senate begins its impeachment trial of President Trump. Your favorite legal A-Team dives into what impeachment is, work on demystifying the confusing impeachable offense of "high crimes and misdemeanors," and explains how the actual impeachment process works. The duo discusses how an impeachment "trial" in the Senate is radically different from the types of trials you see on Law and Order or even real-life civil and criminal trials. A and A also give their different

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47:26

Personal Injury Law 101 | Episode 37

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2021/02/04

Welcome to the wild world of Personal Injury ("PI") law, where the accidents can be big, and the damages even bigger. The legal A-Team and PI attorney Paul Wingo break down what PI law is, how PI law has evolved in Texas, and the utility of PI law as being one way to keep corporations accountable. Specifically, the trio talks about the infamous McDonald's hot coffee case, and how the reality of that case differed wildly from the media's portrayal of it. Additionally, no PI law discussion in a

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Trusts and Pet Trusts 101 | Episode 36

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2021/01/28

The legal A-team welcomes back their very first recurring guest, Andrea’s husband, Spencer Turner! The trio get down to business discussing trusts and Andrea’s favorite type of trust, the pet trust. Spencer explains trusts in general, the difference between irrevocable and revocable trusts, busts common myths about trusts, and explains what a pet trust is. Andrea and Spencer walk through what a hypothetical pet trust would look like for their cat, Bella Luna, and Golden Retriever puppy,

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39:25

President Trump & the 1st Amendment - When Do Words...

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2021/01/21

Your favorite legal duo dives into the hot and heavy world of free speech. The pair explain the First Amendment and identify what speech is protected and what speech is NOT protected. The legal A-Team then turns their sights onto President Trump's January 6, 2021, speech. Were his words Constitutionally protected free speech? Or did his speech fall outside the protection of the First Amendment? Specifically, did his words incite violence or constitute "fighting words" which are not protected? The

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56:48

Storming the Capitol - Who May Be at Risk for...

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2021/01/14

January 6, 2021 is the first time since the British invaded in 1814 that someone had stormed the Capitol. Your legal A-team discusses what happened, and the possible criminal charges that could be brought against people who engaged in various activities, from just entering the Capitol during the raid, all the way to those stealing government property. A whole host of potentially relevant criminal charges are broken down, from trespass all the way to felony murder. Connect with Andrea on IG:

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44:56

RBG to Shelly Luther - 2020 in Review | Episode 33

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2020/12/31

Happy New Year! Whether you’re popping bubbly at home to ring in 2021 or drinking a detox tea to fully rid yourself of 2020’s bad energy, curl up with your drink of choice and join your favorite legal duo in a review of some of the biggest legal moments of 2020. A&A kick off their year in review with a discussion of the life and tragic passing of the Notorious RBG, and Justice Ginsburg’s replacement, Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The pair also talk about what adding the conservative Justice Barrett may

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41:41

Santa’s Bringing Separation of Church and State -...

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2020/12/23

A&A delve into the holiday spirit lawyer style, discussing the Establishment Clause, to what extent government offices can have Christmas decor (Nativity in front of the courthouse anyone?), and of course, everyone’s favorite legal holiday issue, the extent children and teachers can celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in public school. The legal A-team also discuss when your kids can sing “Silent Night” in their public school play, and if they can pass out candy canes with a Bible verse attached to

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42:40

Appellate Law - the Next Legal Rodeo After Trial |...

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2020/12/17

So you’ve had the trial, the court has issued a judgment, and you hate it. The trial court must have gotten it wrong - if only you got a second bite at the apple, you’d surely win right? So what happens next? You can appeal the trial court’s judgment. Your favorite legal duo talk appellate law 101 with appellate attorney Chad Ruback. The attorneys discuss how to determine if your case may be a good one for appeal, what an appeal looks like, when to hire an appellate lawyer, and more. Connect with

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41:15

Intro to Probate - Wills, Intestacy, Pet Trusts, &...

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2020/12/10

A&A talk about dead people issues! No just kidding, kind of. Your favorite legal duo sits down with probate attorney and Andrea’s husband Spencer Turner and discuss what the heck is probate, what’s a will, why you NEED a will (seriously it’s 2020 - you can bet Andrea is getting one!), what happens to your property if you die with a will v. without a will, how you can provide for your pet after you pass, and more. Connect with Spencer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/spencer-turner-93b65340Learn more

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44:29

Roe v. Wade, Explained | Episode 29

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2020/12/03

Description: So everyone has heard of Roe v. Wade. It’s one of the OG polarizing cases. What’s there to explain about it? A lot actually, since it didn’t do what a lot of people think it did. Tune in to hear about the case’s history, how it de-criminalized early term abortions but didn’t actually “legalize” abortion, how this plays into the ways states can and cannot restrict access to abortion providers, & our opinion on if Roe v. Wade realistically could be overturned with Justice Barrett on the

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47:11

Race, Religion, and Sex - the Anatomy of a Hate Crime...

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2020/11/25

What actually is a hate crime? Your favorite legal A-Team dissects the components of what a hate crime is legally, and walks through how hate crimes carry enhanced punishments.Connect with Andrea on IG: @andrea.s.turnerConnect with Austin on IG: @the_dallas_lawyerCheck out #LAWYERED on IG: @hash_tag_lawyered

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Mediation Myth-Busting! | Episode 27

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2020/11/19

Mediation - the term gets thrown around quite a bit, but what does it REALLY mean? The legal A-Team breaks down the mediation process with mediator Sharon Corsentino. The trio discusses what the logistics of a mediation looks like, how mediation has changed to accommodate the new reality courtesy of COVID-19, and what the magical “MSA” or mediated settlement agreement is (hint - you want this!). Learn more about mediator Sharon Corsentino at https://sharoncorsentino.com/Connect with Andrea on IG:

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48:59

Modern Adoption - Thoughts & Tips from Adoption...

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2020/11/12

Your favorite legal A-Team finally takes on a happy topic, adoption! Jessica Dunne of Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP and A&A talk about how infant domestic adoption works here in Texas, why adoption agencies are worth it, and the most terrifying and sweetest adoption stories that Jessica knows of. Jessica gives a unique perspective on the whole adoption process, since in addition to being an adoption lawyer she and her husband have gone through the adoption process themselves. Learn more about

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