Black Law and Legal Lies
By Black Law Podcast
Both hosts are equally experienced in law, but only one is an attorney.
Black Law and Legal LiesJun 05, 2018
Final Episode: Farewell
In the final episode of Black Law and Legal Lies, we'd like to thank everyone who has allowed us to be a part of their lives over the years and for being a part of ours.
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss what happens to all of your assets if you become incarcerated for a lengthy period, especially if you don't have anyone to maintain your mortgage/lease, property, taxes, bills, etc.
We also discuss our experiences with corporal punishment (read "abuse"), its origins, and its effectiveness. Lastly, Ann breaks down the Rittenhouse verdict and how judge Bruce Schroeder purposely crippled the prosecution.
All 4+ years of our content will remain available on podcast platforms for the foreseeable future and on YouTube.
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PPPayback
This week on the return of Black Law and Legal Lies, Ann and Dan talk about PPP loan forgiveness. We also talk about how a large number of people still aren't taking COVID seriously, especially with the prevalence of the Delta variant. Unfortunately, this episode was cut short due to technical difficulties. The law clinic Ann remotely recorded at had the type of WiFi you'd expect at a law clinic that Ann would remotely record at.
In this episode, Ann also refused to discuss is how rich you have to be to take a 6-week vacation.
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CCAs
Ann finally saw What the Health on Netflix after about 30 years. We discuss Commonsense Consumption Acts (CCAs) and how they essentially protect food makers from product liability. These laws are said to have been put in place to prevent frivolous lawsuits, even though there was already legislation in place specifically for frivolous suits. We also talk about how not being educated about nutrition often leads people to poor dietary choices.
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Mutual Combat
Ann and Dan talk about mutual combat laws in the US. When Kwame Brown challenged Stephen A. Smith to meet him in a mutual combat state (Washington) where it's legal to engage in combat as long as both parties agree, Dan became interested in the subject.
There are only a few places in the US where mutual combat isn't illegal. Both parties are somewhat protected from criminal liability but not necessarily civil liability.
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Life Lessons
Ann, Becky, and Dan have a conversation about some of the things that weren't taught to them when they were younger. We learned a lot on our own through trial and error or later in life from unlikely sources. No one taught us about certain things like financial literacy, sex, how to prepare for job interviews, professional etiquette, dating, and other useful life lessons/skills.
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Is Being a Lawyer Lucrative?
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss whether it's financially lucrative to become a lawyer in 2021. We review the average salaries of attorneys in the United States, as listed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. We also talk about going back to the old apprenticeship model of vocational training, especially with the rising cost of tuition. Dan goes left field, as usual, with a mini-rant about Baby Boomers.
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Law Firm Hierarchy
This week Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss the structure of what we'd consider a typical law firm. Ann explains the hierarchy of a firm from managing partners down to summer associates. Ann also explains how lawyers can't partner with non-lawyers to create a law firm. We also debate whether it's more difficult for Black women to succeed in law versus other occupational fields.
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Evidence Destroyed by an Act of God
Ann, Becky, and Dan talk about how after Hurricane Katrina, a lot of evidence linked to criminal cases was lost or destroyed. Ann talks about what can happen if evidence is lost, especially exculpatory evidence. The entire criminal justice system in New Orleans was already in a failed state prior to Hurricane Katrina, which in-turn dealt a death blow. We somehow wander down the road of the sexual offender registry and whether or not we agree with everything that can land you on the list (like pissing outdoors), before getting back on track.
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Random Tangents
Can you successfully sue a restaurant for contaminating your food with an allergen?
This week Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss a variety of topics, starting with who some of our heroes are.
We also talk about:
- The Louisiana woman facing charges after trying to keep 1.2 million dollars that she erroneously received.
- Dan's near-death experience after a Thai restaurant put shrimp in his chicken Pad Thai.
- Whether or not men wipe after urinating.
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Stimmy Stimmy Ya, Stimmy Yam, Stimmy Yay!
Ann rejoins the show for the first time in 2021 (at the expense of Becky) to discuss IRS regulations and IRS form 3911. We discuss how often people "sell" their children to friends/family to claim as dependents on tax returns and how it's now coming back to bite them in the ass now with the stimulus payments. We also talk about tracking down your stimulus using IRS form 3911 if you haven't received it yet.
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Our Black Experiences in Contrast.
With Ann still MIA, Becky, and Dan have a conversation about their different experiences growing up. We also explore how it makes Becky feel when people tell her she isn't Black enough, doesn't talk Black, or they're in total disbelief that she is Black. She shares how she didn't grow up around very many Black people (or other minorities) and feels like she doesn't fit in with anywhere, an outcast of sorts.
This conversation stemmed from Dan reading the following study: Toxic Stress and Children's Outcomes
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Nightmare on My Street
We're back from something like a break! While Ann is still out being treated for gonorrhea, syphilis, and a plethora of other STIs from her trip to Alabama, Becky and Dan discuss their experience buying their first home. Dan spent most of his life living in rental units and prefers being a renter over a homeowner. Becky grew up in homes that her parents owned, but she became a renter for most of her adult life.
Becky always wanted to be a homeowner. In 2016 she took an enthusiastic approach to find a home based on her countless hours of watching HGTV. Dan reluctantly agreed. The purchase took a huge toll on our mental health. Knowing what we know now we most likely would've remained renters.
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Self-Employment
As an extension of last week's episode about filing a tax return during the coronavirus pandemic, Ann and Dan discuss self-employment. We talk about how filing a Schedule C can help and hurt you and how people manipulate the system. We also talk about the new form 1099-NEC and how it replaced the 1099-M's box 7 (non-employee compensation).
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Pandemic Tax Season
Ann and Dan discuss filing your tax return during the pandemic when many people have received unemployment for the first time in their lives. Some people are unaware that unemployment compensation is taxable income but it is not considered earned income. We also discuss how tax preparation services such as H&R Block, Libery Tax, Jackson Hewitt, etc. are NOT responsible for any errors on your tax return. Ann shares a story about how one of her clients currently owes the IRS thousands of dollars because a tax "professional" neglected to report all of their income.
Disclaimer: Some of the information has changed since the time of this recording.
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Jurisdiction
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss jurisdiction. When most people hear the word jurisdiction, they immediately think of a geographic area. In law, jurisdiction can refer to people, places, things, and subject matter.
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Mandating COVID Vaccinations.
This week Ann and Dan discuss the coronavirus vaccination and whether your employer can force you to be vaccinated. We also talk about if we are going to get vaccinated. Ann refuses to get the vaccination and ironically enough during the recording of this episode Ann HAD COVID.
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Quawan Charles
Ann, Becky, and Dan talk about the case of Quawan "Bobby" Charles, the Black teen found dead in Louisiana. Quawan was missing for 3-days before his body was found in a sugarcane field 20 miles away from home. Quawan's parents reported him missing immediately, but the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office dismissed them, saying he was "probably at a football game, or out with friends." An Amber Alert was never issued.
We also discuss whether or not being a teenager is more dangerous now than when we were teens.
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Contempt of Court
This week we discuss what it means to be in contempt of court. Ann explains that there are two types of contempt of court, criminal and civil. Most cases fall under civil, and there are no set rules or guidelines. Different judges have different criteria for what's considered contemptuous in their courtrooms. Dan thinks that since contempt is at the judge's discretion, it is easy to abuse. We both share stories about almost being held in contempt by judges for very different reasons.
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A Thankless Job (AFSL Episode 60)
This is a conversation between Dan and PFromCharlotte from the latest episode of A Few Screws Loose, "A Thankless Job."
The images that civilians typically see of the military, police officers, firefighters, etc. often make the jobs look glamorous. P shares how that's not necessarily the case as he details his years of service as a firefighter and EMT. He talks about the 72-hour work-weeks, the constant training, drilling, seeing gruesome injuries, and death. The job prevented P from being able to sleep at night and making him become, what others would describe as, overly cautious. It also led to P's PTSD diagnosis. None of this is to say the job didn't have its positives.
You can check out "A Thankless Job" in its entirety on A Few Screws Loose.
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Dead Lawyer? No Refund!
Ever wonder what happens if your attorney dies in the middle of your trial? Here's a hint, you're unlikely to get a refund. This week we discuss what happens if an attorney, prosecutor, judge, or juror dies during a trial. We also talk about how the cash bail system disproportionately affects communities of color and Dan's outstanding warrant.
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Miscarriages of Justice
After getting some D jokes off, Ann and Dan discuss miscarriages of justice. Sometimes lawyers don't necessarily do their clients any justice when it comes to communicating information in a way that the average person can easily understand. We talk about the American Bar Association's Formal Opinion 481, which dictates that an attorney must notify their current clients of any mistakes they've made. Unfortunately, this does not extend to former clients. We also talk about the innocent taking pleas to avoid possible jail time or a lengthy and expensive court battle.
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Here we are...
After a brief disruption to our schedule because of Hurricane Zeta, Dan is joined by Ann, who called in from Africa while on "vacation" (see our episode on Black Flight) to discuss the current state of the US election and Trump's lawsuits in PA, MI, and GA. It started to feel like 2016 yesterday, but today things have started to shape up.
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Pro Se
This week we discuss Pro Se. Ann describes pro se as the law's version of Pinterest (DIY). Ann recommends the use of an attorney for legal matters but lawyers aren't always necessary. With a little know-how and the ability to read there is a lot you can do yourself. Some courthouses have self-help desks where a professional will help you complete and file legal documents. Ann gives a few examples of things that can be done pro se and things that probably shouldn't be done pro se.
We also talk about Hoodie Season, no one wanting to take Dan's money, and our recurring theme of marriage and community property.
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Wrong ANNswer (Stealing the Election)
The US still faces a major COVID crisis that threatens the health of our citizens and what's left of our democracy. Mail-in voting presents a unique opportunity for the current administration to lose the presidential election but retain the presidency. It may sound like a far-fetched conspiracy theory, with the current president, it's probably more likely than not. Joined by PFromCharlotte we discuss how Trump can steal this election if not enough people show up to vote in person. We also talk about the presidential succession order and Ann and P debate whether state representatives need a simple majority or a consensus to choose the president. Ann still hasn't provided any us with any evidence to substantiate her claim.
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Blaxit (Black Flight)
Over the last 3.5 years, we've watched the United States become what we can only describe as a failed state. Race relations are rivaling that of the 50s and 60s. The mismanagement of our government, the pandemic, and our judicial system, coupled with the police brutality and murdering of Black people with impunity, has made many of us at least consider leaving this country.
This week we talk about Blaxit, Black people leaving the US in record numbers. We also discuss tax implications, and where we would go if we left. We're briefly joined by getting the hell out of Dodge expert @PFromCharlotte who is in the process of gaining Italian citizenship.
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Eviction Moratorium
This week we discuss the expiration of the eviction moratorium on 9/1. During the recording of this episode, another eviction moratorium was put into place lasting through the remainder of 2020. We also cold opened with a conversation we were having pre-show about a mutual friend who's trying to get a better understanding of racism in America.
We close this episode with a look at how COVID and 2020 are affecting our mental health and daily lives.
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Voting Rights
With the 2020 presidential election nearing, we wanted to emphasize some of your rights as a voter. Things may look a little different in this election because of the COVID pandemic. We talk about things like provisional ballots, voter roll purging, paper ballots, and remaining in line if you were in line before 8 pm. Unfortunately things differ in each state, your state may have an app or website that notifies you of your rights.
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Protestors' Rights
In light of all of the protests for social justice and racial equality, we decided to take a more serious look at the rights of protestors. As people of color, even knowing our rights, we've become accustomed to having these rights violated. We discuss things like whether or not you're legally able to record police interactions, surrender your photos, videos, or recording devices to the police if asked. We also offer some safety tips for those on the front lines of these protests.
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Genocide or Nah?
This week we discuss the upcoming vaping ban, the attacks on Kamala Harris, and we debate whether or not Trump's handling of COVID-19 could be classified as genocide.
Working in Isolation
Ann, Becky, and Dan begin with talking about the demon witch, astral sex sperm donor Dr. Stella Immanuel, who fraudulently claimed to have a cure for COVID. The misinformation was removed from social media platforms but not without backlash from conspiracy theorists. We also talk about our experiences working from home and the mental toll, if any, it took on us.
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Executive Disorder
Ann and Dan have a conversation about the power of the executive order and how Trump's latest executive order isn't constitutional. We also talk about colorism, racism, and how our culture, style, language, and even body images have been historically appropriated by non-Black people. Until about the early 90s things like having a "big butt," braids, or natural Black hair was considered undesirable. Now it's common for women of other ethnicities to have butt enhancement surgery, procedures to make their lips fuller, skin tanning, and wearing traditional Black hairstyles (among other things).
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Tightening Your Belt
This week Ann, Becky, and Dan have a loose conversation about managing money during this pandemic. We brainstorm different things to cut costs like modifying car insurance if you're not driving, changing cell phone carriers, investing, and the gig economy.
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Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action is often associated with "Black." Not many people know the full scope of Affirmative Action and how more white women have benefited from it than anyone else. Rejoined by Becky, Ann, and Dan discuss the origins of Affirmative Action.
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Grandma's House
This week Ann and Dan discuss heirs' property. It is estimated that 76% of Black people today don't have wills. This is historically how multiple generations of Black families have lost family property. It is also why about 90% of the Black southern farmers lost their land. We had the unfortunate opportunity here in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to witness Black families lose homes that have been in their families for 100 or more years. We've stressed estate planning many times on the podcast and continue to stress it. Even if you don't think you have anything, having a will should be standard practice.
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Social Distancing Contracts
Ann and Dan debate social distancing contracts that co-parents are using to prevent each other from taking their children to non-essential places or being around non-essential people. Ann believes that it's an attempt to control the non-custodial parent. Dan takes it at face value and believes it's for the children's benefit, especially if the other parent has proven to be irresponsible (like people refusing to wear masks or social distancing in public). We also discuss how billion-dollar companies looted the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for millions of dollars leaving little to nothing for its intended businesses. Dan also shares which stocks he purchased when the stock market dipped at the beginning of the pandemic.
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Qualified Immunity.
In keeping with recent events, we take a look at qualified immunity and what it means. Recently there have been more conversations about ending qualified immunity in order to be able to hold police accountable for their actions both criminally and civilly.
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Defund and Refund.
Ann and Dan agree with the consensus that “defund” the police is poorly titled and misrepresents what people are calling for. When most people hear defund the police they think it means completely abolishing the police. In reality, it’s a plan to redistribute some of the funding from police departments to places that will make a real difference in our communities. We also share our experiences and opinions on how the Black community being largely underfunded for has affected us generation after generation. Ann also has an impromptu therapy session with Dr. Dan.
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Black Lives Matter!
This week Dan is holding it down solo while Ann is MIA. Let's blame it on Tropical Storm Cristobal or something. Dan shares his thoughts on how the racist "All Lives Matter" people can't possibly believe their anti-black rhetoric. If they believe that all lives matter, they'd be outraged by racial inequality and the number of unarmed Black people murdered by the police.
Dan also shares his thoughts on how protesters peacefully gathering with signs and snacks are being confronted by police in riot gear. He also echos @CEOHaize on different ways you can contribute without being on the frontlines.
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An Honest Conversation
Ann and Dan have a Zoom conversation with Louisiana activists Sherry and Cherry Wilmore (Everyone's Favorite Twins), as well as Y'mani Wright a recent Howard University graduate. We have an open conversation about the state of our community, especially after the murder of George Floyd, another unarmed Black man.
We share our thoughts on the protests, property damage, media coverage, etc. We also talk about how "Black on Black crime" when referring to proximity crime is a racist construct. Y'mani emotionally expresses her confusion and uncertainty.
We pride ourselves in the audio and video quality of this show that longtime listeners have become accustomed to. This will be our last remote recording and this conversation has been heavily edited because of length and audio quality. You can still listen to this conversation in its entirety on our YouTube page!
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Elephant in the Room
Ann and Dan are joined by Craig from Next Level Visions (nextlevelvisions.com) to discuss why so many white folks get uncomfortable, defensive, or offended when talking about race. Craig shares some of his experiences living abroad vs. living in the US. Craig is also a war veteran who served our country but that didn't exempt him from experiencing racism in the US.
We also briefly discuss the hate messages we received from last week's episode, attacking us as people (nothing related to the actual content) in response to our video clips about citizen's arrest, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, which prompted this episode.
Article by Dr. Robin DiAngelo.
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Citizen's Arrest
Ann and Dan discuss the murders of both Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. We also talk about the actions of Breonna's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who in our opinion did everything correctly and lawfully in an attempt to protect their home. Kenneth Walker is currently being charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.
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Defend Yo' City!
In response to episode 119 "A Bloody City," Ann provides a rebuttal to Dan's assertion that New Orleans is one of the most violent cities in the US. Despite making the list of top 10 deadliest cities per-capita (at the time of recording), Ann believes it's not a "New Orleans thing." Not so coincidentally Baton Rouge, Louisiana also made the top 10 list. Maybe Ann's right? It's a not a New Orleans thing, it's a Louisiana thing.
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Are We Too PC?
Recorded in 2019. Ann, Becky, and Dan talk about how and if society has become too politically correct. It's becoming increasingly difficult to be politically correct 100% of the time with all of society's changes over the past decade or so. We also talk about outrage/cancel culture, like when people dug up Kevin Hart's 10-year old tweets.
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COVID-19 Suits
Can you sue your employer if you contract the coronavirus at work? With so many low wage jobs classified as essential, minority communities have been disproportionately vulnerable. Mainstream media outlets like to point to comorbidity as the cause but comorbidity doesn't cause exposure. A few things have changed with the stimulus checks since the last episode, Ann goes over some of the changes.
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Stimulus Checks
This week Dan is remotely joined by Ann to discuss the details of the COVID-19 stimulus plan. There are some common misunderstandings and some not so common misunderstandings regarding the stimulus plan.
We also talk about why putting your mortgage in forbearance may be risky in the long run and the lax requirements on who qualifies as essential businesses. We both give updates on how and what we’ve been doing the past few weeks too.
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Jury Escape!
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss different ways to get out of jury duty. If you Google "how to get out of jury duty" you'll find numerous myths like dressing a certain way, saying that you're a racist or able to tell if someone is guilty just by looking at them. None of these things are surefire ways to get out of jury duty. In our state (as well as many others), there are only a handful of legit reasons that you're almost guaranteed an excusal.
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Antiquated Laws.
This week Ann, Becky, and Dan talk about Jim Crow laws that are still on the books. Racial restrictive housing covenants prevented Black people from purchasing homes or living in "non-Black" neighborhoods. Although these covenants aren't enforceable, they can still be found in some deeds in 2020. It's said to be cost-prohibitive to eradicate these covenants, essentially leaving them in place. We discuss how these covenants destroyed our communities and how our historically segregated neighborhoods (read BLACK) are now being decimated by gentrification.
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Hiring Contractors.
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss some of the things that you should be aware of when hiring contractors. Worker's Comp insurance can be easily overlooked, especially if you see "licensed and bonded." We also talk about other types of insurances as well as warranties.
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Facepalm (scrapped content)
This conversation was cut out of a previous episode because of how random (though authentic for us) it was. Since it's Mardi Gras week here in New Orleans it's all we have. Inspired by the Kevin Hart documentary we discuss how much money we think we'd need to live without making another dollar. The conversation takes a few twists ending in Dan ranting about novices selling themselves as professionals on social media.
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Palimony.
Ann and Dan are joined by "Killa Baby Jay" to discuss the concept of palimony. Palimony is like alimony for unmarried couples, or in other words, compensation from one unmarried partner to another after separation. Dan and Killa Baby Jay disagree wholeheartedly with the idea of palimony. Ann unsurprisingly agrees with it to an extent.
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