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Review and analysis of Daredevil Born Again episode 7, "Art for Art's Sake." Join us for our discussion on whether Daredevil interfere with a police investigation; issues with assaulting police offices; when can a psychotherapist disclose a doctor-patient communication; the duty to rescue; threatening a journalist; and conspiracy to commit murder. 

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Recorded on March 28, 2025 at WonderCon: 

Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars 

Star Wars has had nearly 50 years of piracy, from child endangerment and property rights in Skeleton Crew, plundering Kyber Crystals in Clone Wars, smuggling puffer pigs in Star Wars Rebels, employment opportunities for the Bad Batch, and an open threat in Resistance. Join The Legal Geeks for an all-hands on deck adventure of the law of the high seas, as they se...

Review of Daredevil Born Again episode 4, "Sic Semper Systema."  Join us for our discussion of who should receive the White Tiger's belongings from the medical examiner, the administration of justice for a suspect who stole Fiddle Faddle, Bail Reform, Redevelopment in local governments, the morality discussion between Daredevil and Punisher, False Imprisonment and Torture. 

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Daredevil Born Again episode 3 is a trial episode! Join us for our review of "The Hollow of His Hand," where we discuss whether Matt Murdock is a good lawyer, whether he had a duty to tell the court about the attempted murder by the corrupt detective, the admissibility of character evidence, if police reports could be admitted without witnesses, and the charges against the White Tiger. 

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Judge Matthew Sciarrino (Retired) and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the first episodes of Daredevil Born Again. Join them for a discussion of murder, attempted murder, victim statements, sentencing, ethical concerns with motions in limine that discuss client confidences, defense of others, and self-defense. 

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From continuity of government from pirate invasion to false impersonation, the Skeleton Crew finale asked the question, did the New Republic have a duty to rescue At Attin? Join us for our legal analysis of Star Wars, Skeleton Crew, episode 8, "The Real Good Guys." 

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Join us for our review of Skeleton Crew, episode 7, “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble.” From communications security that allowed for non-lethal force to pirate summary executions, episode 7 raised issues of seizing vessels, inadequate security checks, whether being a captain means you own a ship, child endangerment, and creative contract interpretation.  

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The sixth episode of Skelton Crew has the third trial in Star Wars (and second in live action). Join us for our trial analysis, plus whether Jod could claim treasure he found on the Spa’s property; whether KB’s Augments be protected by the ADA; if Wim have a Duty to Treat/Rescue KB; and more. 

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Skeleton Crew, episode 5, "You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates," raises issues of computer crimes, property rights, land grants, lawfulness of banning children from spas, fraud, and defense of property with lethal force. Join Josh Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino, and Stephen Tollafield for their analysis. 

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From "What Flag Do You Fly?" to "Rip Them Limb from Limb," episode 4 of Skeleton Crew had kidnapping, false imprisonment, child soldiers, theft, and bartering for freedom. Join Josh Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino (Retired), Kris Butler, and Stephen Tollafield for their review of, "Can't Say I Remember No at Attin"

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Recorded live at SF Fan Expo 2024! It was the best of times for Star Trek fans, especially for lawyers celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek III The Search for Spock.  Can you steal the USS Enterprise to save your friend’s immortal soul?  Was Admiral Kirk justified in destroying the Enterprise to use death as a fighting chance for life? Did the crew of the Enterprise engage in piracy for taking over the Klingon Bird of Prey...

Join the crew with Josh Gilliland and Kris Butler (TheStarWarsLawyer) for their analysis of Skeleton Crew episodes This Could Be a Real Adventure, Way, Way Out Past the Barrier, and Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem. Who is the owner of the Onyx Cinder? Can a test determine your career? Would prohibiting travel beyond the Barrier violate the Constitution? Was there a Duty to Rescue SM-33? Join Josh and Kris for their anal...

Do Autobots need to be registered with the DMV and get a driver’s license? Did Megatron and Ratchet have an enforceable contract? Was it child endangerment to send Spike out on missions? See how law is more than meets the eye with our analysis of the Transformers, featuring Kate Bridal (The Legal Burnouts Podcast), Katrina Wraight, Esq., (Best Best & Krieger LLP), Kathy Steinman, Esq., (San Diego City Attorney’s Office), Michae...

Can Jedi read a suspect’s mind without violating the right against self-incrimination? What are the use of Force concerns in law enforcement? Is it legal for Jedi detain someone and question them without informing the suspect of their right to counsel and right to remain silent? Do witches have a religious freedom to use the Force? Join us and find out with Circuit Judge John Owens, Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman, Magistrate Jud...