Synopsis
How can you avoid trespassing while playing Pokemon GO? Is "To Catch a Predator" entrapment? Can you use a spring gun in the fall? Lawyer Mike Meadows and his dude like brother-in-law Tommy Smirl tackle the pressing issues of the day in a legal podcast geared to educate and entertain lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
Episodes
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S2 Ep70: Lien on Me v When You're Not Whole
20/11/2017 Duration: 51minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy Discuss a legal remedy for unpaid work and materials that dates back to the founding and building of our nation. So lend us an ear and learn about liens !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S2 Ep69: Homicidal Somnioburrito v It's Always the Husband
13/11/2017 Duration: 46minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy Discuss a little known legal defense that is shaky, at best, but has had some surprising results. From years of TV watching our BS meters are going off the chart, but here's to getting away with murder and sleeping through it !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S2 Ep68: Six Internet Lawsuits v A Human Centipede
06/11/2017 Duration: 53minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy Discuss the six lawsuits that shaped the internet as we now know it!! Find out why we have the right to do some of the things we can do or can't do and mainly, what exactly are you agreeing to or to become on those terms of service agreements??? The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S2 Ep67: Jurisdiction v Leeches on the Loose
30/10/2017 Duration: 48minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy Discuss the finer points of Jurisdiction and how that whole confusing thing works. We find out about Leeches on the way and hopefully how to avoid them !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S2 Ep66: Isaac Asimov v Our Benevolent Robot Overlords
24/10/2017 Duration: 55minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy Discuss how humans will legally co-exist with the coming robot wave. Maybe Skynet didn't become self-aware, but what other Robot mischief may be on the horizon and is our legal system prepared to handle it? Danger ahead Will Robinson !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S2 Ep65: Contract Law v The Devil Made Me Do It
16/10/2017 Duration: 50minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy Discuss the finer points of selling your soul to the Devil. I mean, if you've reached this point of desperation at least make sure that all your paperwork is filed correctly. Has it really come to this .... The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep64: Theories of Liability v Underage Drinking
09/10/2017 Duration: 52minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy are joined by Tommy's wife and Mike's sister, Mary, to discuss laws pertaining to underage drinking. Are there ways for parents to provide safe places for their teens to drink and keep them off the roads, or can we only repress it and force it underground and into dark and unmanaged places?? Find out in this discussion as ....The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep63: Good Samaritan v George Clooney with a Straw
02/10/2017 Duration: 46minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Good Samaritan laws and what you can and can't do as well as what is expected of you. There is a slight audio difficulty at the end as the Censorship board got us on the first go round and a last minute change was made, but it might not be much better.. The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep62: Discovery v Compelling Interrogatories
25/09/2017 Duration: 48minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss what is involved in Discovery. No, not like Christopher Columbus or Ponce de Leon or even the channel. The lawyery type of discovery and all the fascinating or boring, depending on your point of view, things that this phase of law entails. The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep61: Equifax v (More) Corporate Greed
18/09/2017 Duration: 45minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Equifax debacle and how it affects us all. Are there no limits to corporate greed and what can be done?? Why is it us, the little guys, that keep taking these hits ?? The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep60: Secured Credit v The Repo Man Cometh
11/09/2017 Duration: 57minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Repossession. No ..... it's not what happens if you don't pay your Exorcist !! Come re-live some less than glowing moments with an old repo Dude and his wise cracking sidekick!!! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep59: Drawing the Line v Drawing Blood
04/09/2017 Duration: 46minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Fourth Amendment as it pertains to the forced collection of your bodily fluids. Man, this sounds gross!!! Oh well, we are just the Dudes to go there. The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep58: Law School Primer v The Dudes
28/08/2017 Duration: 01h48sOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss what it takes to become a Lawyer and obtain your own money tree. This episode will tell you what to expect and what skills come in the most handy. Then you too can be an expert Barrister like Mike !!!! Be Like Mike !!! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep57: Freedom of Speech v F Nazis
21/08/2017 Duration: 55minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Freedom of Speech, a nation without limits!! Who and how to assemble and mostly ...... Why can't we all try to do better ?? The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB
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S1 Ep56: Entrapment v Opportunity
14/08/2017 Duration: 50minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss what constitutes Entrapment as opposed to just a convenient opportunity provided by a gentle push. And by all means, do not bring sex into it because that is just not fair !!! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
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S1 Ep55: Dr Evil v The Wedding Crashers
07/08/2017 Duration: 45minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the difference between a winning defamation lawsuit and one that is filed because you are a giant windbag with no sense of humor and your feelings get easily hurt. Also, how to control that unruly sheep gossip !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
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S1 Ep54: Parole v Dystopian Detonation
31/07/2017 Duration: 50minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the finer workings of Parole and all of the other ways that people get out of their time in the slammer. The Juice is loose so don't be shocked or blown away by your court ordered micro-chip !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
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S1 Ep53: Invoking v Oh Susanna
24/07/2017 Duration: 52minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss One of the oldest devices in procedural law. Can it be true that it was derived from the pages of a mystical catholic Bible ........ or something like that??? The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
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S1 Ep52: Corporate Personhood v Humans & Politicians
17/07/2017 Duration: 57minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Corporate personhood ............ What ?? That's what I said !!! When is a corporation not a corporation ......... When it's a person and it has more rights than you !!! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
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S1 Ep51: Pals Graf v Exploding Italians
10/07/2017 Duration: 45minOn this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss what happens when two Italians get thrown on a train leaving their exploding package behind ??? It's a text book case of Proximity Cause or there are no accidents and someone is gonna pay !!! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.