"Is It Legal To"...a podcast by The Missouri Bar
The more you know about the laws that affect you, the easier it is to make good decisions about your life, your family, and your finances. In this podcast from The Missouri Bar, Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite talk with Missouri lawyers about the laws that impact our daily lives. Each episode features a Legal-Ease breakdown from Mike Wolff, retired Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice and past dean of Saint Louis University School of Law, as well as a look at our rights and liberties from Dr. Tony Simones, director of citizenship education. Join us as we ask the question "Is It Legal To..."
Episodes
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 i...
In the latest episode of the “Is It Legal To…?” podcast, hosts Farrah Fite and Bob Priddy are joined by Ayyoub Ajmi from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and Nicole Fisher of Fisher Law in 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 fo...
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.
*Compassionate caution: Some of the cases discussed in this episode involve sexual assault and violence.
According to the National Registry of Exonerations, 54 People convicted of crimes in a Missouri state court have been exonerated since 1989. Together they have served a total of 660 years. There are many reasons why someone may be wrongfully convicted of a crime and overturning those convictions is not an easy or fast process.
...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 adult's 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 intends 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 1800s. Guests Hon. David C. 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 ...
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 Malek 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.)
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 preferences.
There are about 19 million U.S. veterans, and more than 437,600 of those veterans live in Missouri, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That means you most likely know a veteran – a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker.
In The Missouri Bar’s new “Is It Legal To…?” podcast, lawyer Jeff Bunten discusses the extensive and lengthy process veterans face when seeking benefits and the importance of having an ...
This podcast refers to statutory expungement. This information should not apply to constitutional expungement rule changes discussed in Amendment 3 that took effect Dec. 8, 2022.
Criminal defense lawyer Scott Pierson has witnessed clients cry and have family celebrations after their records were expunged, a testament to how this state law can positively impact Missouri residents. Recent changes to that law have continued to expa...
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