Layman's Law School: Recent Episodes
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Have you ever been in situation where you think you need a lawyer, but you're not sure? Have you slipped, tripped, or spilled your soup at a local store and wondered if you should press charges? Does Legalese frighten you? Join Chase Hawk and Reid Sanders of Hawk Law Group as they break down your legal conundrums in a way that you might actually understand.
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Reid and Shawn (and the Bud Light) are back with Chace to discuss the recent legal battle revolving around Michael Oher, former NFL player for the Ravens and inspiration behind the file "The Blindside." What's the difference between adoption and a conservatorship and what are the responsibilities of both? We're breaking it all down on this week's episode.
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Chace is joined by two southern belles this time, Hawk Law Group Paralegals Heather and Tanya. The topic of discussion is Carlee Russell the missing girl, who turned out to be not so missing. What kind of consequences could she face for staging her own abduction?
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Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/v_Bjv3Pa4NM
Our three southern gentlemen lawyers Reid, Chace, and Shawn weigh in on the cease and desist send by Elon Musk to Meta regarding Threads. What goes in to non-compete agreements, what constitutes a trade secret, and who would win in a fight Musk or Zuckerberg? All these answers and more this week.
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https://www.hawklawgroup.com
On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ml3gblRM1U8
Chace is back (again) bringing a brand new topic for Shawn and Reid. This time our three southern gentleman lawyers are breaking down the missing submersible case and whether or not the families of those lost have any legal recourse. How much can a liability waiver protect a business? Which one of the three lawyers actually studied maritime law? You'll find out in this episode of Layman's Law School.
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https://www.hawklawgroup.com
On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UGiAsGDevqw
This week on the Layman's Law School Reid and Shawn are flying without Chace and talking all about the insanity in Young Thug's jury selection. Why is it taking so long to find a jury? Why is it important to find the right people for the jury? Can a judge force you to write an essay? The answers to these question an more in this week's episode.
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https://www.hawklawgroup.com
On Instagram @AugustaAttorneys
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CE6qWlJp3NY
Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak Augusta area lawyers, and hosts of the Layman's Law School, are getting into some funny business. That being the Amicus brief sent in to the Supreme Court by The Onion in regards to case all about freedom of speech. What's an Amicus Brief? You'll just have to listen and find out. All that and Politics with Reid Sanders this week on Layman's Law School.
You can watch the video version of the podcast on our Youtube at: https://youtu.be/udvxwPuj6ps
Chace Hawk and Reid Sanders, two Augusta lawyers talk all about tort, specifically the infamous McDonald's coffee lawsuit and Ford Pinto cases. You might think that spilling coffee in your lap and getting burned is obvious but the details of the case might surprise you. That and more on this edition of Layman's Law School.
You can watch this podcast including the fiery wreck of a Ford Pinto on a test track on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/AtXJP7ySlYg
Reid Sanders, premises liability specialist, along with attorneys Chase Hawk and Shawn Merzlak discuss what makes a premises liability case. They take a look at some examples of good cases and bad ones.
This particular episode contains some elements that will make more sense if you check out he video version of our podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/phLTTq7UAgc
Two Lawyers: Reid Sanders and Chace Hawk talk about the particulars of the 25th Amendment and how it relates to Joes Biden. How is the 25th Amendment invoked? What does it do? Who needs to make it happen?
The Podcast is also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/QtazIpn2k9Y
Two Lawyers: Reid Sanders and Chace Hawk analyze the FBI raid that occurred on Trump's estate at Mar-a-Lago. Was it justified? What does the law have to say about everything?
The Podcast is also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/kl1LLTcFO-o
Alex Jones, a celebrity that many of us know from his media company and his...bold...political theories, was in the news recently because of some of those theories, specifically, his theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and his recent denials that it really happened.
Well, he had his day in court, and we break it all down with Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak giving us the inside lawyer's opinion on the trial, and on a very rare Perry Mason Moment!
This podcast is also on YouTube! Watch at: https://youtu.be/uLT8zK0qWYg
Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak from the Hawk Law Group in Augusta Georgia talk about the best things that you can do when you're pulled over by a police officer. Using footage from FlexYourRights.org, they break down the DOs and DON'Ts of what to do when you're pulled over.
One topic that they focus heavily on is the difference between the letter of the law and how those laws are implemented, where some cities and states may have laws allowing or disallowing certain behavior at a traffic stop, but unless you know how judges have recently interpreted those laws, you shouldn't put yourself at risk just to prove a point.
Additionally, they talk about how to properly respond to a search request, show examples of how body language makes a difference, and Shawn - the former police officer - speaks from the officer's perspective to give you an idea of what they're thinking when they pull you over.
Do you agree or disagree with their advice? Know any "1st Amendment flexers" that like to try to make a point? In their opinions, the best place to WIN or LOSE the ticket, is NOT on the streets, but in the courtroom.
Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak from the Hawk Law Group in Augusta Georgia break down the recent Supreme Court Decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn Inc. v Bruen.
Chace brings in 2nd amendment SCOTUS case history to explain this new ruling and what it means for gun owners. Shawn brings a law enforcement background to discuss the practical application of gun laws. As a Bonus, Chace ends the episode with his HIGHLY Controversial solution to gun violence in America.
Agree or disagree with these Supreme Court Rulings, it's important to know what they mean and WHY they happened. We tackle these questions and more as we analyze this incredibly complicated issue.
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Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak from the Hawk Law Group in Augusta Georgia break down the events that occurred at the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Shawn, a former police officer, brings the "insider" perspective into the actions of the police, and his current perspective as a lawyer.
Did the officers put themselves in legal trouble? What are their duties and how do we know? We tackle these questions and more as we analyze this incredibly difficult situation.
The Depp v Heard trial is taking America, and the world, by storm.
2 trial lawyers, Chace Hawk and Reid Sanders - along with a special guest - break down the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial and why they think Johnny Depp has a slam dunk win...no matter what the jury finds!
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Today, we break down w incredibly public and current-events-related issues in the legal world. First, the recent brief leaked from Justice Scalia of the United States Supreme Court that proposes to do away with the Roe v. Wade finding and criminalize abortion. What does the document mean? What does it mean for the legal system? And what are some potential far-reaching outcomes?
Then, we hit the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial. We start with the overall issues and then break down a clip of a cross-examination, showing what some attorneys did right...and where some may have made crucial mistakes. Listen till the end to hear responses and Reid's live reviews to clips from the trial.
Presented by the Hawk Law Group.
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In this episode of Layman's Law School, Chase Hawk and Reid Sanders with guest host Vic Hawk look at one of the cornerstones of the legal media world: My Cousin Vinny. This is the first part of a 2 part series. In this part, we examine the first half of the movie.
This episode covers the first half of the movie, including the criminal process, lineup, opening statements, and acute legal analysis on how these scenes would happen in the real world.
In this episode of Layman's Law School, Chase Hawk and Reid Sanders look at more viral Tik Toks and break down all of the legal issues in videos ranging from road rage to being hit by a rogue skateboarder. And as a bonus, Chase demonstrates a trick that interrogators use to get unwitting suspects to confess to crimes they didn't commit.
This episode covers civil damages, prosecutorial discretion, assault, battery, proportionality and comparative negligence.
To watch the videos and the video version of this podcast head over to Hawk Law Group's youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L0HMKn1Yr8ekpl4eKEKog
In this first episode of the Layman's Law School, hosts Chace Hawk and Reid Sanders of the Hawk Law Group review 5 viral clips and break down all the legalese that you need to know.
This episode covers torts, mitigating factors, individual rights, proportionality, gross negligence, assault & battery, recoverability, the statute of limitations, and the age of majority through 5 popular Tik Toks.