Missouri Bar Podcast: Recent Episodes
Is it Legal to...a Missouri Bar podcast
As of Dec. 8, 2022, individuals can possess up to three ounces of marijuana in Missouri. In this episode of The Missouri Bar's podcast "Is It Legal To...?" hosts Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite are joined by Amy Moore, director of the Division of Cannabis Regulations with The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and Eric Walter, partner with Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis, to discuss recreational marijuana in Missouri.
In the latest episode of the “Is It Legal To…?” podcast, hosts Farrah Fite and Bob Priddy are joined byAyyoub Ajmi from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and Nicole Fisher of Fisher Lawin Kansas City to discuss innovations in the legal field.Topics in this episode include:• “Do it yourself” legal kits.• Artificial intelligence in the legal field.• Online portals for orders of protection.• Resources for individuals representing themselves.
Compassionate caution: some of the cases discussed in this episode involve sexual assault and violence.In this episode of Is It Legal To, listen as Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss people who are wrongfully convicted of a crime and spend months or years or decades in prison before they are exonerated and freed.
Compassionate caution: some cases discussed in this episode involve sexual assault and violence.Listen to this episode of Is It Legal To with Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite as they discuss the state sex offender registry. They talk about what's in it, what's not in it, how people get on it, how they get off of it (if possible) and what it all means to you and who you live next to. They are joined by special guest Matt Radefeld, a Criminal Defense attorney with more than twenty years of experience.
Listen as Bob Priddy and Farah Fite discuss Small Claims Court with Associate Circuit Judge Corey Moon of Canton who serves in a judicial circuit in Northeast Missouri. Prior to being appointed, Corey was the Knox County Prosecutor and played an important role in helping revise the Missouri Small Claims Court handbook that is available to all members of the public.
Listen as Bob Priddy and Farah Fite discuss discrimination and harassment in the workplace with Camille Roe. Camille is a senior litigation associate with Armstrong Teasdale in Kansas City, and her practice covers the spectrum of employment law.
Bankruptcy law has been around since the 1800s. In this episode of Is It Legal To... explore its historical evolution and key principles.
Turning 18 is a big step in a young adults life. In this episode of Is It Legal To... learn all about the responsibilities that come with turning 18 as well as different things to consider.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss technology law with guest, Anjali Dooley. This includes proper use of technology, usage limitations, "terms of service" for technology/social media, and more.
In this episode, Bob Priddy, Farrah Fite, and guest Jean Maneke discuss Missouri's Sunshine Law, which covers open public records and open public meetings. The Sunshine Law's intention is to ensure that state and local governments operate openly, but this law faces challenges.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss freedom suits: lawsuits filed by courageous black people who sued for their freedom in the 1800's. Guests, David Mason -St. Louis Circuit Judge, and Christa Moss -Civil Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, help explain these suits and their importance today.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss the dimensions of juvenile law with Natasha Hastings. Listen as they cover the broad field of juvenile law which includes custody, crime, abuse, neglect, and delinquency.Guest, Natasha, is the Chief Legal Counsel with the St. Charles County Juvenile Office; Co-Chair of The Missouri Bar's Juvenile Courts and Law Committee; a Juvenile Justice Teacher at Lindenwood University and Maryville University; and a former Attorney with Missouri's Children's Division.
Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss government censorship with guest Sandra Davidson. Davidson is professor emerita at the University of Missouri where she taught media law for 30 years, and she has been a member of The Missouri Bar since 1983.
The Centers for Disease Control says about 26% of all American residents live with a disability. In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss disability law with guest Jason Krebs of Krebs Law Firm out of Springfield, Missouri.
Listen as Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss election laws with guests Steve Davis of True North Law, LLC and Chuck Hatfield of Stinson LLP.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with guests Katie Herbert Meyer & Vivek Malik about immigration law.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with Kelly Martinez & Katie Wessling about the legal tools that are available to survivors of domestic violence.
Kelly is the Legal Director of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, & Katie serves as the Managing Attorney for the Crime Victim Center in St. Louis.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss Casenet and Court Automation with Chief Judge Gary Lynch. Listen as they discuss ways to automate routine court activities. (Lynch retired soon after this podcast episode was recorded following nearly 20 years on the bench.)
Judge Lisa Page, Ted House
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss the basic principles of Missouri's judges and court system with Judges Lisa Page and Ted House. They cover circuits and court systems, how judges are elected and assigned to cases, and explain why judges follow the law rather than their own preferences.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss veterans law with attorney Jeff Bunten. They cover the various categories within veterans law, legal issues faced by veterans, and the importance of having an advocate.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss expungement with attorney Scott Pierson. They cover how the expungement process works, as well as updates to expungement laws in the state of Missouri.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite discuss all things Halloween with attorney Gonzalo Fernandez. They cover legal issues surrounding haunted houses, trick-or-treating, and liabilities faced by those celebrating the holiday.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with attorney Jason Jacoby about various types of guardianships and conservatorships, including the process of appointing a guardian and the differences between common fiduciary roles.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with attorney Michael Kahn about the various instances of intellectual property, protections in place for creators, and copyright infringement.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with professor Christina Wells about the right to assembly and why citizens should be aware of this important constitutional protection.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with attorney Eric Walter about the regulations and legal implications of medical marijuana for dispensaries and patients.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with attorney Adrienne Haynes about the legal foundations needed to start and run a small business.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with Springfield defense lawyer Erica Mynarich about the importance of knowing your rights when it comes to criminal charges.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk about Family Law with lawyer Diane Howard. They discuss the wide range of issues and situations covered under this broad topic.
2019 marks the 75th anniversary of The Missouri Bar. In this episode, Bob and Farrah talk to 2018-19 president Ray Williams and past president Dana Tippin Cutler about what The Missouri Bar is and how it works to improve the lives of the people of Missouri.
A fun getaway can become a pain when you break the law. In this episode of Is it Legal to... Bob and Farrah talk with Camdenton lawyer Erik Bergmanis about what to do when legal troubles happen while on vacation on Missouri’s rivers and lakes.
Freedom of speech and the press are among the most important foundations for a free society. In this episode of Is it Legal to… Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with Lyrissa Lidsky, dean of the University of Missouri School of Law, about how changes in technology have reshaped the questions that surround these First Amendment rights in our everyday world.
In this episode of Is it Legal to… Bob and Farrah talk with Judge John Lasater about civic duty and how important jurors are to the courts, their communities and our judicial system.
Most of us don't have an advance directive. In this week's Is it Legal to... Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with lawyer Brigid Fernandez, who specializes in elder law, about the importance of making known your end-of-life health care decisions.
More people than ever are renting. In this episode of Is It Legal To...Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with a lawyer who specializes in real estate and property law about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, including some of the misconceptions that can cause problems.
3 out of 5 Americans do not have a will. In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with lawyer John Gunn about the the ins and outs of estate planning, and how important it is to protect your loved ones.
In this episode of Is It Legal To...we learn about redemption in the law as Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with a former lawyer-legislator about new opportunities Missourians have when it comes to sealing past conviction records.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with two Missouri lawyers who help walk clients through the legal contract side of marriage, pre-nups, divorce and more.
In this episode, learn about your responsibilities and rights related to traffic crashes.
In this episode, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with Missouri lawyers who bust some of the myths so often seen in courtroom dramas on television and in the movies.