GRL Raw: Recent Episodes
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From the Iowa based law firm that you want on your side, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC, we present GRL Raw. A podcast that presents the art of practicing law in a different light. Educational, practical, relevant, entertaining, and at times, raw. Join the GRL team as we discuss recent developments and applications of Iowa law while simultaneously providing a behind-the-scenes look into the culture, character, and passion of GRL Law Team.
In this thought-provoking episode of Law ‘Splaining, host Bobby Rehkemper tackles a crucial legal issue: Can the government, under the 2nd Amendment, prevent individuals who are under a no-contact order for domestic abuse from possessing firearms? Bobby dives into an in-depth exploration of this topic. He examines how constitutional rights intersect with public safety, dissecting a recent case that highlights the tension between personal freedoms and the essential restrictions designed to protect victims of domestic violence. This episode not only uncovers the complexities of this legal dilemma but also reveals how the courts navigate these challenging issues.
In this detailed analysis, this episode explores how courts navigate legal conflicts involving gun rights and domestic abuse prevention. By examining the implications of these issues, it reveals the balance between protecting individual freedoms and ensuring public safety. Whether you have a keen interest in constitutional law or are curious about how the legal system addresses complex social issues, this episode offers a comprehensive and engaging overview. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances involved in regulating firearm possession within sensitive legal contexts.
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In this gripping episode of "Dos & Don'ts," host Bobby Rehkemper teams up with trial lawyer Angela Campbell to unravel the complexities of the False Claims Act. Bobby starts by presenting a chilling Reddit question from a user who, after helping convict a fraudulent lab company, now fears retaliation from the implicated doctor. This scenario sets the stage for a deep dive into whistleblower protections and the legal ramifications under the False Claims Act. Together, Bobby and Angela explain what it truly means to be a whistleblower—known as a "relator"—under the Act, highlighting the significant legal and personal risks involved. They also break down the differences between criminal and civil liabilities, discuss the available (or sometimes lacking) whistleblower protections, and underscore the severe penalties for making false claims against the government.
Angela provides practical advice to potential whistleblowers, emphasizing both the importance of legal representation and the challenges of maintaining anonymity. Furthermore, whether you're looking to protect yourself when reporting fraud or simply curious about the False Claims Act, this episode offers valuable insights you won’t want to miss.
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In this compelling episode of The Straight Dope, host Colin Murphy, also known as the Dope Yoda, is thrilled to welcome Carl Olsen, the Dope Godfather. Together, they delve into the intricate world of religious exemptions and cannabis regulation. They cut through the complexities of Iowa’s approach to the religious use of controlled substances. Moreover, they explore the legal battles and discuss ongoing efforts to align state laws with evolving cannabis regulations. Additionally, they reveal what lies ahead for religious freedom in the heartland. Tune in for an engaging conversation where cannabis and religion intersect!
Carl Olsen, who is actively involved with the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church and may soon feature in a documentary, brings his extensive expertise to the conversation. He delves into how the state handles religious exemptions, highlighting significant legal inconsistencies. Furthermore, he advocates for an administrative process akin to Iowa’s peyote exception. Additionally, as cannabis laws continue to evolve, Carl argues for a more robust framework to support religious use. He also draws parallels to the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and addresses the ongoing challenges of securing these exemptions.
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In this compelling episode of "GRL Law’s Victory Vault," host Grant Granestad is joined by seasoned attorney Scott Michels as they thoroughly explore the high-stakes world of defending a client against child sexual assault allegations nearly two decades after the alleged incident. Throughout the episode, they delve into the complexities of a case where memories inevitably fade, stories gradually shift, and a single accusation ultimately has the power to destroy lives.
Scott thoroughly shares the challenges of navigating a legal landscape where there is no statute of limitations for certain charges. Despite being brought forth years later, these allegations can still lead to devastating consequences for the accused. Moreover, he sheds light on the personal and legal battles his client faces, including inevitable social tensions within communities and families.
Join us as we unpack the intricacies of this emotionally charged case. We will explore the defense strategies and witness the vindication of a man facing life-altering accusations. Along the way, tune in to understand not only the profound impact that such cases have on everyone involved but also the critical importance of thorough legal defense in preserving justice.
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In this episode of Law ‘Splaining, host Bobby Rehkemper tackles a pressing and controversial question: Can states compel social media platforms to more fairly balance the information that appears in people’s feeds? Dive into the legal limits on social media as Bobby explores the complexities of this issue, breaking down the recent Supreme Court case Moody v. Net Choice. This case challenges the boundaries of government regulation on social media and provides a deep dive into the evolving limits of digital content control.
Discover how the Court's decision influences the debate over whether big tech companies can use their algorithms and editorial choices to shape the visibility of content according to their views. In this episode, lively discussion and expert insights reveal the intersection of constitutional rights and digital freedom. Tune in to grasp the nuances of this high-stakes legal battle and explore its implications for the future of online content regulation.
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Congress has passed a law that requires TickTok to divest itself of Chinese ownership or be banned within the United States. Is TickTok a foreign controlled weapon for social espionage or merely a platform for the free exercise of speech and expression? Are there legitimate concerns? What are the constitutional implications? How does the First Amendment play into the equation? What about the Americans whose livelihood is tied directly to TickTok? We get down and dirty with the TickTok ban on this episode of Law Splaining.
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There was so much to cover with Carl Olsen that we split this episode into two parts! And now that there is an approved secular use for marijuana in Iowa under the medical cannabidiol act, Iowa Code chapter 124, can the State still deny his right to consume THC for religious purposes? I expect the newly enacted Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act will factor into this argument significantly moving forward. For more on Carl's advocacy, check out https://www.youtube.com/@ganjalaw.
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We are not going to ruin the surprise effect of this episode of Dos and Don’ts by putting any of it in the description. We will just say, Meggan Guns was warmed up in her last episode, so we decided to turn up the heat. She wants to be the next Dallas County Attorney. Can she answer the tough questions? Here is a hint about this episode. It involves a convicted sex offender, a vehicle, a tricycle and the police.
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Is there a First Amendment defense to importing 20 tons of marijuana for religious use? Join a fascinating discussion with Carl Olsen as he takes viewers on a nearly 50-year, pioneering journey of defending his constitutional right to consume sacramental cannabis as a member of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church. I consider him the foremost expert on this topic in the country. His legal challenges underscore the complexities in balancing religious rights with state and federal drug regulations. Carl paved the way for medical cannabidiol in Iowa by founding Iowans for Medical Marijuana (https://iowamedicalmarijuana.org/). And now that there is an approved secular use for marijuana in Iowa, can the State still deny his right to consume THC for religious purposes? We'll see what role the Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act will play moving forward. So much to cover that we split it into two episodes! For more on Carl's advocacy, check out https://www.youtube.com/@ganjalaw.
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In this episode of GRL’s Victory Vault, we delve into a remarkable case where justice prevailed in the face of gross negligence by an employer. We speak with GRL partner Cory Gourley about a harrowing mining accident that resulted in the tragic death of the client's son. The son's employer's egregious negligent conduct was so pronounced that the jury awarded punitive damages, a rare and difficult standard to achieve in Iowa. Cory's tenacious investigation and legal strategy exposed the blatant disregard for safety protocols, compelling the jury to hold the employer accountable. Tune in to discover how GRL Law's relentless pursuit of justice not only secured compensation for their client but also set a powerful precedent in workplace safety accountability.
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We have been saying it for over a year now. Eat your damn crust! After the Iowa Supreme Court case at the center of this episode we can now add to that advice. If you don’t want Big Brother getting your DNA clearing your table and straw from the Iowa famous Pizza Ranch restaurant. The ultimate question we dive into on this episode of Law Splaining is, do you have an expectation of privacy in your DNA that remains on items that you throw away in public locations? The Iowa Supreme Court has weighed in on this question and their decision has some valuable lessons and cautions regarding bigger issues that are on the horizon.
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We finally tricked a prosecutor into appearing on GRL Raw! Current Assistant Polk County Attorney and candidate for Dallas County Attorney, Meggan Guns faces the firing squad on another riveting episode of Dos and Don’ts. Do prosecutors have to consider the financial costs associated with a prosecution? Do they strike deals because it might be too expensive to take a case to trial? We warm Meggan up to Does and Don’ts with a question, the answer to which might surprise you.
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In this episode of GRL’s Victory Vault, we shed light on a case where justice was not only served for a young client but also held a school district accountable for its own failures. We speak with GRL partner Bobby Rehkemper about a case that started with a tragic incident: the sexual assault of a special education student by another student within the school premises. Bobby's diligent investigation uncovered alarming lapses in the school district's duty to protect its most vulnerable students. We unveil the systemic failures within the school, highlighting the importance of legal advocacy in safeguarding students' rights. Tune in to learn how GRL Law navigated through the complexities of this case, seeking not only justice for their client but also accountability from those responsible for ensuring a safe learning environment.
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Jill Zwagerman was warmed up with the softball in our last episode, so we crank up the difficulty level on this Dos and Don’ts. This one involves disabilities, a Furry, a pupachino and a naughty customer. What is an employer required to do to protect its people from unruly customers? Are Furry’s a “protected class?” What is a “protected class”? Jill helps us wade through this doozie of a Does and Don’ts that will be very difficult to top.
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You comment on your Mayor’s Facebook page about how he is doing a terrible job. Your comment gets deleted. You comment again. It gets deleted. You go to comment again. You are blocked! The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to speak their mind, dissent against the government and express their opinions. Is the First Amendment violated when a government official censors comments and communications on social media? When and how does it cross the line? In this episode of Lawsplaining we break down the recent United States Supreme Court decision on this precise issue. The answers might surprise you.
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GRL Raw takes Dos and Don’ts to an entirely new level this season with guest appearances from local lawyers who have a special set of skills on the topics of discussion. We kick it off with Jill Zwagerman of who specializes in Employment Discrimination cases; think Sexual Harassment. We sit Jill down, throw a few drinks down her throat and hit her with the most bizarre publicly asked legal questions related to her line of work. It is awesome. It is hilarious. It is informative. It is a new edge to Does and Don’ts!
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On this episode of the Straight Dope, Colin’s guest, Andrew Mertens, Executive Director of the Iowa Association for Justice, discusses the latest developments in the gambling controversy that rocked the University of Iowa and Iowa State athletic departments last fall. What technology did the state’s Division of Criminal Investigation use to target these athletes? And why should Iowans be concerned about the larger privacy interests at stake? Andrew explains this and more including how the legislature is trying to eliminate some of the very tools defense attorneys used to challenge the evidence and get charges dismissed.
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In this episode, we crack open GRL’s Victory Vault to shine some light on a case where not only did GRL Law get a great result for a client but were also able to dole out some justice to a prosecutor. We sit down with GRL partner Matt Lindholm to explain how a rather routine Operating While Intoxicated charge took an unexpected turn when Matt’s thorough investigation of the case uncovered that the arresting police officer failed to calibrate his radar equipment. What resulted from there has to be heard to be believed. Tune in to hear how the prosecutor’s attempts to thwart Matt from getting justice for his client resulted in the prosecutor getting hit with a little poetic justice of his own.
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Lawsplaining is where GRL Raw breaks down fancified legal mumbojumbo over beers and explains it so that all may understand. On this very first episode we tackle the hot-off-the-press United States Supreme Court decision involving the Trump Ballot Ballyhoo. Can a State keep a presidential candidate off of their ballot? What was their theory that lead them to believe they could? What does the Constitution say? We break this down in under 15 minutes and resolve these questions with Social Studies 101.
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Welcome to the Straight Dope where Colin Murphy dishes the plain truth on all things vice in Iowa. In this episode, Colin chats with Bobby Rehkemper about consumable hemp products. Want to know how to tell what is legal to possess and consume? And what will get you arrested? Gummies, vapes and mushroom products are covered. Colin also reviews Iowa House File 2605, new legislation aimed at restricting the amount of hemp derived THC that Iowans will be able to purchase. The bill easily passed the House and is on to the Senate. Iowans want continued access to hemp derived products. Call your Senator and tell them to vote no on HF 2605! Don’t know your Senator? Find yours here: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find.
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GRL finally reveals their secrets of drunk driving defense in Iowa. The most experienced, aggressive, and successful Iowa law firm for drunk driving defense pulls back the curtain on operating while intoxicated investigations.
GRL Raw is closing out 2023 with a bang. In the final episode of 2023, Bobby and Donut discuss the top ways that otherwise law-abiding citizens find themselves on the wrong end of an operating while intoxicated investigation. Is your prescription medication a defense? Can you get an OWI on a golf cart or even a motorized cooler? Is sleeping in a running vehicle operation? Should you do field sobriety tests? What is the minimum punishment in Iowa for drunk driving that causes the death of another person? Bobby and Donut answer all of these questions and many more. The knowledge dropped in this episode could very well could save your backside.
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Some call it nonconsensual pornography others call it revenge porn. Regardless of the label, nonconsensual sharing or dissemination of intimate sexual photographs and videos causes immediate and long-term harm to the person whose trust and confidence is betrayed. Offenders may look at it as simply getting even for a broken heart, but the trail of destruction it leaves behind is not temporary nor fleeting.
Bobby and Donut sit down and lay out a word of caution for anyone considering this sort of “revenge” and, more importantly, equip victims with the resources necessary to obtain the ultimate revenge against offenders. Iowa laws impose criminal consequences and, more meaningful and effective, civil consequences to those who disseminate or share sexual photographs or videos of another without the other explicit consent have teeth. The type of teeth that can leave a lasting and permanent mark on offenders. This is a can-not-miss episode that is relatable to teenagers and adults alike.
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Eat your damn crust! How did the suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Huerman’s disregard of this advice likely forever alter his living arrangements? We could not have asked for a better current event to discuss the Three T’s – Trash, Trespass, and Telephones.
Bobby and Donut use the Long Island serial killer investigation as a springboard for the Dope Yoda’s deep dive into burner phones and electronic privacy. What are they? Are they legal? What are the biggest Burner Blunders people make while trying to protect their telephone privacy? Dope Yoda discusses.
As always, the episode wraps up with Does and Don’ts with Donut. This one involves burner phones, cryptocurrency, a convenience store, and some weighty moral dilemmas.
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We interrupt our normally scheduled podcast to highlight the women at the core of GRL. They are our backbone. They are what makes GRL such a special place to serve those whom we are privileged to represent and call clients. Without them, we would be floundering and ineffective. Their loyalty, buy-in, and self-sacrifice for the betterment of our Team and client’s causes is not lost on us. They are the All-Stars of GRL. We appreciate all they do.
Bobby and Donut sit with each All-Star as they share some of their favorite memories and experiences with Team GRL. They give a fun and unfiltered look at the inner workings of a law firm that takes a different approach to the service of law. What memory lives rent-free in Leilani’s head? Tune in and help us honor the All-Stars of GRL Law!
Slumlords are often thought to prey on the socioeconomically disadvantaged residents of the inner cities. While this is undoubtedly true, college kids are similarly vulnerable to being victimized by the profiteering of irresponsible landlords. Bobby and Donut kick this episode off by diving into the rubble of the Disaster in Davenport, where a landlord’s utter disregard for the safety of his tenants had catastrophic and tragic results. Should or could criminal charges be filed? We discuss.
With the vivid example of catastrophe flowing from culpable landlord conduct, Cory joins the discussion to go over a historic Iowa case he handled related to landlord responsibility for tragedy caused by dangerous conditions on rental property. Most importantly, Cory sets out action points for all tenants, especially families of college kids, as they start their move-in process for the upcoming school year. This is information that every renter should take to heart.
Donut bookends the episode with a next-level Do’s and Don’ts involving teenagers, a fence, an ATV, and a couple of Pitbulls. Intrigued? Tune in for the entire story.
We tap into The Wolf’s knowledge of the lawful use of deadly force in Iowa. We dive into a historic Iowa case involving trap guns to defend private property. It is a classic case taught in every 1st-year law school class, and it happened here in Iowa.
We use the historic Iowa case to kick off a critical discussion regarding the justified use of deadly force. Tragic current events across the country provide vivid examples of factual scenarios where new changes to Iowa’s self-defense laws may apply. When can you use deadly force to defend your home and family? Please tune in and find out as The Wolf breaks it all down.
Is it entrapment for law enforcement to sit outside a bar and pull people over for valid traffic offenses? Do officers really have to tell you if they are cops if you ask them? What is police misconduct? What is not police misconduct?
In season 2, Episode 5 of GRL Raw, Sydney Donut sits down with Bobby to discuss Police Misconduct. They lead into the discussion by diving into Iowa’s most notorious villain cop you have never heard of. Who is he/she? What did they do? Why do they qualify as the most notorious villain cop Iowa has ever seen? Check out the full episode to find out.
Donut and Bobby use this case to explain what police misconduct is, what can be done about it, and, more importantly, why it continues to happen in Iowa and across the nation. Absolute immunity, qualified immunity, police officer Bill of Rights (yes, that is a thing), and the death to civil claims for violating Iowa Constitutional protections are all discussed.
As always, we equip citizens with knowledge on how to effectively protect their rights and, more importantly, how to do their part to end police misconduct. Does and Don’ts with Donut wraps it up with, no joke, a police officer asking a question!
What do Lady Gaga, an escapee from a Missouri psych ward, 1-800-Lickmynuts, an Iowa wrestling meet, a good Christian burial, and Miranda rights have in common? You guessed it, they are all on this most recent episode of GRL Raw.
Season 2 Episode 4 features Grant “the Wizard” Gangestad breaking down one of Iowa’s most infamous criminal cases. The Christian Burial Speech case as it is known, is centered around a parent’s worst nightmare taking place at the old downtown YMCA in Des Moines. Bobby and Grant discuss the history and details of this case, using it to explain some of the finer points of a person’s right to an attorney and when and where Miranda rights must be read.
Bookending the Christian Burial Speech case is Donut discussing the current event of Lady Gaga’s dognapping and putting a finishing bow on the episode of Does and Don’ts with Donut that is literally to die for.
What do most University of Iowa Football fans and Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand have in common? You have to tune into this special Current Event Edition of GRL Raw to find out.
In this episode, Bobby and Donut do some Lawsplaining, discussing the recent multi-million-dollar settlement in the Iowa Football Racial Discrimination Lawsuit. This settlement brings the grand total of Iowa’s Athletic Department’s discrimination settlements over $10,000,000 during the reign of Iowa’s Athletic Director, Gary Barta. Why would Iowa pay $4.2 million dollars to settle a lawsuit that Top-Hawk, Kirk Ferentz claims is frivolous? It just might have had to deal with Ferentz’s own Problem Child.
As a word of warning, the language used in this episode is not that of Bobby or Donut. Rather it comes from the specific allegations that just might be why Iowa agreed to pay such a hefty sum to settle a claim their coach's claim was without merit.
Season 2, Episode 2 keeps the momentum rolling with the primary discussion about school liability for incidents that happen on campus. What is a school’s duty to protect students and staff? What is the best way to deal with bullying and harassment? We address all these questions and give parents an action plan to ensure that administrations address school-related safety concerns properly the first time.
Following our year’s theme of Respectful Defiance, what do The Great War, Huxley Township, German, and the United States Supreme Court have in common? We will give you a hint, criminal prosecutions of teachers for violating the desires of the Iowa Legislature is not new in Iowa. It has happened before. Tune into this episode to learn more, and don’t forget to stay tuned for Does and Don’ts with Donut, where we look at Wills from a different perspective; the ultimate mic drop.
Season 2 Episode of GRL Raw busts out of the blocks impressively with the yearly theme of Respectfully Defiant. Bobby and Donut tackle the current event of the Moscow Murders, dive deep into a landmark historic Iowa case that resulted in students having rights in school, give action points for dealing with school violations of civil rights, and top it all off with another humdinger of a Does and Don’ts with Donut. Rambo knives and trash rips resurface with another solid discussion over teenagers and nude pics. You could miss this episode if you want, but it will be to your own disadvantage.
If you haven’t heard, Donut popped off with a ridiculously high goal for GRL’s YouTube channel for the year. Want to keep her around? Subscribe, like, and share the heck out of GRL Raw, and don’t forget to catch up on any of the episodes you may have missed. The insider jokes this season will thank you.
No fee until we win. Millions recovered. It’s my money, and I want it now. Money, money, money. In the legal world of personal injury cases, commonly referred to as “P.I.”, the traditional focus of the lawyers is on the almighty dollar. Is that GRL’s approach? Could there possibly be something more?
In Episode 9, Bobby sits down with one of GRL’s Founding Partners, Cory Gourley, to look at personal injury work from a different, fresh perspective. Instead of focusing on the almighty dollar and the negatives associated with those cases, Cory, as head of GRL’s civil law division, takes a different approach and assigns a new and fresh meaning to the P.I. abbreviation. Tune in and find out what that is.
Does and Don’ts with Donut takes on a question related to underage parties, parent liability, and bringing things full circle to the first episode of Does and Don’ts, Air BnB, and vacation rentals for underage parties.
Bobby and Colin give the straight dope with updates since S1E1 including the GRL’s ongoing efforts to protect the liberties and rights of Iowans against warrantless searches by police. They discuss a successful constitutional challenge to the legislature’s attempt to overturn State v. Wright, the landmark case GRL won before the Iowa Supreme Court in 2021 that confirms protections on our residential garbage from rummaging by police. And they analyze the impact of the Court’s ruling in State v. Middlekauff on litigating the reciprocity defense in cases involving marijuana flower.
Dos and Donts with Donut is another great one bringing up the hot button topic of police misconduct and how people can get arrested for OWI when they are completely sober.
The Second Amendment, guns, more guns, permitless carry, handguns, long guns, the list goes on with some special insight into what not to do as a man. Episode 7 features GRL's newest full-time team member, Madisyn "MadDog" Moorman. Join us on this episode to explore what, if anything, has really changed with the adoption of Iowa's permitless carry of firearms legislation. Why and how is MadDog qualified to drop this knowledge? You'll have to tune in to find out but rest assured, our Tannerite duo knocks out some serious bullet points in this episode. Targets of discussion include old and new gun laws. After permitless carry came into effect, should training go out the window? Has this change been beneficial? The process and importance of filling out a firearm application - "The 4473." Do you know the correct answer to these questions? As always, stay tuned for Dos and Dont's with Donut. This episode takes a little bit of a strange twist into the world of jailhouse lawyers and pro bono legal services.
It is time to get your canines off the couch and back into shape, oil up your shotguns, and dig out your favorite animal urine cologne. Hunting season is here. As with anything involving the Department of Natural Resources, public and private property, hunting regulations can get a little tricky. For that reason, in Episode 6 we tap the knowledge of GRL’s hunting guru, Scott Michels.
Scott would prefer to be sitting in a tree over sitting in front of bright lights, talking to a camera, but we drug him out of the woods from scouting his favorite turkey grounds to talk to us all about some basic hunting safety and hunting regulations that seem to trip people up every year. If your kill shot doesn’t quite kill what you are after and it wanders injured across and into private property that you do not have permission to hunt, what can, and can’t you do? We answer this question and many more and the answers might surprise and/or upset you.
Dos and Don’ts with Donut wraps this episode up with a very practical fact pattern that any gun owner and/or renter will want answers to. It involves a renter, an apartment, potential maintenance dudes, and of course, a gun. Tune in and enjoy.
When The Wolf speaks, all should listen. He is a man of few words. Direct and to the point. The wisdom he drops is based upon decades of experience cleaning up other people's messes. It will save your ass if you take it to heart.
Episode 5 has us talking to Matt "The Wolf" Lindholm, who sets out four basic college survival tips. He likes to call them The Wolf's Rules of Engagement. Whether you are a parent, a college student, a young adult, or simply a person wanting to keep yourself out of a police-involved pickle, this is a must-watch/listen-to episode. The Wolf shares his take on topics like drug use, sexting, one-night stands, and underage drinking. It ain't legal advice, but it is some friendly observations based upon thousands of Wolfing at work.
Don't forget to stay tuned to the end for the now-famous Dos and Don'ts with Donut. We will just say if you have ever wondered if you can get naked at Walmart, you want to watch this one.
The inmates have taken over the asylum! Donut takes over hosting duties and turns the tables on Bobby “Baby Dog” Rehkemper but not before first telling us how she got that nickname.
Episode 4 finds us talking all things pedal biking. We kick the episode off with a Do’s and Don’ts with Donut of unprecedented WTF status and then get down to talking pedal bikes and cycling. Why don’t cyclists ride on sidewalks? Can you get pulled over while pedaling? Can you get an OWI on a bicycle? What about an e-bike? How do you not die on RAGBRAI? You have questions, we have answers.
This episode has everything from LSD, to pedal bike safety, to Fourth Amendment debates and Rambo knifes. How do you fit all of this into one episode? Tune in and find out. Don’t forget to stay put as Emily joins Donut to discuss GRL’s top 5 bicycling bars just in time for your RAGBRAI training to ramp up.
What in the hell is Fizbo? A new hard seltzer? A new soda pop?
Not to ruin the surprise, but it is actually the initials F.S.B.O. sounded out. FSBO (For Sale By Owner) happens to be the easiest and hottest way to save a homeowner tens of thousands of dollars! In Episode three of GRL Raw, host Bobby Rehkemper sits down with newcomer to the GRL Team, Jim Sayre, to discuss how homeowners looking to sell their homes can take advantage of a real estate market and save a ton of money in the process. If you thought Dope Yoda and Motorboating With Captain Wizard were sexy topics, some would argue a fat bank account is even sexier. Tune in and learn about the legitimacy of what you may have been dismissing as a silly stunt by homeowners who are not serious about selling their home.
Don't forget to stay tuned for the entire episode because Sydney Ross follows up on the last episode's Do's and Don'ts with Donut and drops a bomb of a new conundrum in this episode. Do you know what an airbag control module is? Well, either way, you are going to want to pay attention to this segment.
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Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching. It’s that time of year when every single Midwesterner has had it up to their eyeballs with the cold, snow, and being stuck indoors. Get ready to kick off those snow boots, put the Carhartts in the closet, and top up your tan for boat season. That’s right…it’s time once again to party in slow motion and do some motorboating! But before you set sail on your summer adventures, GRL Raw, a podcast by Gourley, Rehkemper, & Lindholm, PLC, drops some knowledge to keep the party afloat and all you boaters out of hot water this summer.
Episode Two of GRL Raw follows host Bobby Rehkemper as he sits down with Grant “Captain Wizard” Gangestad as the two discuss the need-to-know information for the upcoming boating season. Growing up around the lake, Grant is innately familiar with boating. There are only three published decisions from appellate courts in Iowa; Grant has handled two of them (Bobby had the other) and is the only attorney in Iowa to have won a boating case in front of the Iowa Supreme Court. The guy knows his way around a dinghy!
Watch as the two discuss everything from boating while intoxicated, life jacket and equipment requirements, open containers on boats, common reasons for boating stops and how to avoid them, driver’s license consequences, and a host of information that you need to know before plopping your pontoon in the water.
Make sure to stay tuned for the entire episode as we sneak in a sweet surprise with a new segment we are calling Dos and Don’ts with Doughnut. We don’t want to ruin the suspense so just think of interesting people, public posts, and a side of law.
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Did your last encounter with police end in joint pain? Are you curious about the current state of the law on hemp, CBD, and marijuana in Iowa? Have you heard about NFG? But not really sure what it means? Then check out GRL Raw, a podcast by Gourley, Rehkemper, and Lindholm, PLC, Iowa’s premier drug crime defense firm.
The first episode is a banger, the real straight dope. We kick it off with Bobby Rehkemper hosting Colin Murphy over a few choice local libations in the firm’s cool new conference center. He is known by the drug defense bar as the Dope Yoda for his omnipotent knowledge of all things cannabis. Murphy spits fire about the main cannabinoids in cannabis, the difference between hemp and marijuana, and the legality of consumable hemp products in Iowa (spoiler alert . . . it’s legal to purchase and consume hemp extracts in Iowa).
The two discuss medical cannabidiol, Iowa’s medical cannabis extract, and the reciprocity defense that GRL Law has essentially pioneered. Dope Yoda describes how he obtained district court rulings dismissing possession of marijuana charges against out-of-state drivers who had medical cards from their home state. The fascinating part about the rulings is the drivers possessed cannabis flower and edible gummies, two versions of medical marijuana that are not currently allowed in Iowa but are covered under the state’s reciprocity defense.
There’s also a conversation about NFG, a term of art that is an integral part of the firm’s culture. When the drug crime and drunk driving defense lawyers at GRL walk a client at trial, we celebrate the three-word jury verdict, NFG. You might be thinking, three words? Guilty has one and not guilty two, right? Yes, it’s like not guilty, but with an edge, just like the firm. GRL has already bagged two NFGs by the end of February, including one by Dope Yoda in Story County.
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