Τα καλύτερα Docket podcast (2025)

1
Can Trump Send Troops to LA? Selling Condo Units the Right Way & Mental Health Guardianships 23:05

4d ago23:05

23:05

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and Marines to LA, exploring its shaky legal basis under the law. They also tackle a listener’s question about selling individual units of a duplex or fourplex--can you just list them as condos. Finally, they confront the heartbreaking r…

1
Vanderpump Legal Update: Houses, Lawsuits & Hot Messes 1:11:38

6d ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Legal Team, the ladies are back together and catching up on several cases from the Vanderpump Rules and Valley universe. We break down the ongoing legal mess between Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Rachel Leviss including house disputes, lawsuits, anti-SLAPP motions, and discovery drama. We also check in on Faith Stowers’ lawsuit against NBCUnivers…

1
NIL, Title IX and the Future of College Sports 1:04:04

14d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

College sports are in the middle of a legal and financial overhaul. In this episode, Tulane law professor and associate provost for NCAA compliance Gabe Feldman joins Campus Docket to unpack what NIL, athlete pay, and the House settlement really mean for the future of college athletics.Από τον campusdocket

1
Illegals to Pay Higher Tuition in Texas, LLC's Vs. S-Corps, Email Contracts & Birkin Bags 25:47

12d ago25:47

25:47

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil welcomes Dallas attorney Dawna Hurd to talk about her shift from prosecution to private practice. This week’s show covers the end of in-state tuition for undocumented students in Texas, the tricky truth behind LLCs vs. S-corps, and whether your email could be a legally binding contract. Plus, Phil rants about He…

1
Rewind: Chrisley Didn’t Know Best 1:44:24

13d ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Legal Team, this week we’re replaying a timely episode following the news that President Trump has pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, leading to their release from prison. At the top of the episode, we break down what a presidential pardon actually means—and what it doesn’t. Then we dive into the Chrisleys’ dramatic fall from grace. Todd and Julie, …

1
Water Balloons Gone Wrong, Secret Laptop Farms, Executor Fees, Weird Statutes & Contractor Fails 32:30

18d ago32:30

32:30

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris Heald to unpack the legal risks behind an innocent-looking 5th grade water balloon tradition, reveal how a North Korean laptop farm operated from a quiet American neighborhood, and explain how executor fees really work in Texas probate cases. They also explain how to decod…

1
Divorce Drama Unsealed: Drew Sidora & Ralph Pittman’s Legal Battle Gets Real 1:12:17

20d ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Legal Team, this week Cesie’s flying solo while Angela’s in trial, and we’re diving deep into the highly requested divorce drama between Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman from Real Housewives of Atlanta. We break down the sealed (then unsealed, then sealed again?!) court records, go through their petitions which include Drew’s claims of infidelity, and…

1
Ren Fest Owner Dies, Big Tax Breaks Pass House, Death of an LLC Member & Repair Shop Scams Exposed 33:55

25d ago33:55

33:55

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris to discuss the legal fallout from the Texas Renaissance Festival owner’s death amid a forced property sale. We dive into the sweeping tax changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” explore what happens legally when an LLC member dies, and call out shady dealership service fe…

1
Hurricane Leah Hits the Courtroom (Part 4) 1:26:10

27d ago1:26:10

1:26:10

In the final installment of our (Hurricane) Leah McSweeney legal breakdown, we unpack what the judge ultimately decided in her case. We walk through which claims were dismissed—including those related to gender and religion discrimination and hostile work environment—and which are moving forward. We also dig into the court’s analysis of disability …

1
Is Higher Ed Really Too Woke? 54:52

28d ago54:52

54:52

For many small colleges, surviving today’s higher ed landscape feels like walking a tightrope in a windstorm—balancing shrinking enrollments, rising compliance costs, and cultural flashpoints that threaten to pull them off course. In this episode of Campus Docket, Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent Colleges, joins hosts Scott D.…

1
Judge Orders Sale of Texas Renaissance Festival, Disinheriting Your Kids, Lawsuits on Principle & Specific Performance 24:45

1M ago24:45

24:45

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the headline-grabbing court order forcing the sale of the Texas Renaissance Festival. They explain the concept of specific performance in Texas real estate law and why this is not just about tents and turkey legs but a multimillion-dollar business deal gone sideways. In the Legal Questions se…

1
Hurricane Leah Hits the Courtroom (Part 3) 1:31:12

1M ago1:31:12

1:31:12

Welcome back, Legal Team! In part three of our Leah McSweeney coverage, we’re unpacking the motion to dismiss hearing and how NBC, Bravo, and Andy Cohen are relying on First Amendment protections to defend against Leah’s claims. We break down the key arguments from both sides, including how a landmark lawsuit against The Bachelor is being used to s…

1
Texas Approves School Vouchers, Land for the Taking & Big Law's Turnover Crisis 33:14

1M ago33:14

33:14

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into Texas’s headline-grabbing $1 billion school voucher law and its potential to reshape public education. They walk through the legal roadmap of eminent domain in Texas, breaking down what really happens when the government comes for your land. In the Rant and Rave section of the show, they unpa…

1
Hurricane Leah Hits the Courtroom (Part 2) 46:57

1M ago46:57

46:57

It’s part two of Hurricane Leah! This week, we’re continuing our breakdown of Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Andy Cohen—this time focusing on her alcohol-related claims and requests for accommodations. From her allegations about being pushed to relapse on Ultimate Girls Trip to Bravo’s alleged pattern of firing rather tha…

1
Riding Out a Cat5 Administration 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

When Walter Kimbrough says leading a college today is “like riding out a hurricane,” he means it—literally and figuratively. As a seasoned HBCU president and current interim leader at Talladega College, Kimbrough joins Campus Docket co-hosts Eric Kelderman and Scott Schneider to talk crisis leadership, navigating culture wars, and how higher ed can…

1
Second Baptist Gets Sued, SBISD Election Fight, Real Estate Fixtures & Texas Migration Trends 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack a dramatic court decision impacting Houston's SBISD elections and explore a church lawsuit over control and transparency at Second Baptist. They break down what qualifies as a real estate fixture--hint: not all solar panels are created equal. Additionally, they examine the shocking drop in Texas…

1
Hurricane Leah Hits the Courtroom 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Hurricane Leah is coming to town! This week, we’re diving into Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Bravo, Andy Cohen, and NBCUniversal — and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so this will be several parts. Today, we’re breaking down Leah’s claims, what it means to claim disability discrimination under the law, the retaliation and harassment allegati…

1
TikTok Tariff Scams, Tenant Yard Burials, Series LLC Overload & Law Firm Startup Pitfalls 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

In Episode 67 of the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down viral TikTok scams about dodging tariffs, share a firm story of shipping laptops overseas, and warn about the risks of cheap online goods. Legal questions this week tackle what to do when your tenant buries someone in the yard and the practicality of managing multiple series in a Series …

1
Where Did the Money Go, Erika? (Part 2) 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Welcome back, Legal Team! With Real Housewives of Beverly Hills wrapping up for the year, we’re closing out our legal deep dive with part two of all things Erika Jayne. This week, we unpack the Marco Marco lawsuit filed in Florida by designer Marco Morante—plus how it connects to the earlier California case filed by Christopher Psaila. We break dow…

1
Pandora's Box Is Open: Higher Ed's Legal Reality 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

Colleges are staring down federal funding cuts, DEI crackdowns, Title IX battles over transgender athletes, and a looming shake‑up in big‑time college sports. Attorney Scott D. Schneider and writer Eric Kelderman break down the legal storms reshaping higher ed and explain why the stakes have never been higher.…

1
Montana Car Hacks, Probating Wills After 4 Years & Airbnb Tax Myths Debunked 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

In Episode 66 of the Weekly Docket, we announce Chris Heald as the new co-host and congratulate Austin Black on launching his own firm. We discuss State Senator Mayes Middleton’s run for Texas Attorney General and analyze Ken Paxton’s Senate ambitions. Legal questions this week include why luxury cars often have Montana plates and whether a will ca…

1
Where Did the Money Go, Erika? (Part 1) 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

While The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills wraps up for the season, Legal Team—we’re just getting started. We’re back with major Erika Jayne legal updates, diving into the trustee’s case tied to the Girardi Keese bankruptcy. From the millions allegedly funneled to Erika and EJ Global to what the trustee is seeking and where the case stands now—we’r…

1
Trump Makes Showers Great Again, Estate Planning, POAs, Business Sales, Evictions & Property Disputes 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

Episode 65 of the Weekly Docket features a blast from the past as we discuss recent changes to federal showerhead regulations and how Trump’s rollback impacts your morning routine. Then, we dive into a grab bag of legal questions from our inbox—ranging from estate planning basics and selling a small business to Texas eviction notices and real estat…

1
PK: Big Bets, Bigger Debts (Part 2) 1:33:31

2M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Part 2 is here—and things are only getting messier for PK. We’re diving straight back into PK’s 2013 UK bankruptcy case, breaking down the cross-examinations and how he continues to thrive in the legal grey area. From the Bellagio debt and his 2019 debtor’s exam to a surprise appearance in the Winklevoss twins’ lawsuit, there’s no shortage of twist…

1
Texas Senator Talks School Choice & SNAP Junk Food Ban, Conditional Wills, HB 17: Banning Foreign Persons From Buying Real Estate 24:41

2M ago24:41

24:41

This week, Phil and Austin break down Texas’s HB 17 bill aiming to restrict foreign ownership of land, analyze the legal quirks of conditional bequests inspired by Netflix’s Life List, and sit down with Texas Senator Mayes Middleton to discuss school choice and banning junk food from SNAP benefits.Από τον Philip Silberman

1
PK: Big Bets, Bigger Debts (Part 1) 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

Another week, another RHOBH-adjacent legal deep dive! This time, we’re untangling the wild financial web of PK Kemsley—from his star-studded business ventures and high-stakes gambling to bankruptcy and legal filings on both sides of the pond. He’s got quite the resume and we’ve got all the juicy details. What’s on the docket? Life and work updates …

1
Texas Cracks Down on Sharia Law, Suing Hotels For Stolen Stuff & School Acceptance Dilemmas 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

In this episode of the Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black dive into the Texas Attorney General’s investigation into a Muslim development accused of implementing Sharia law. They also explore the legal questions surrounding hotel liability after a country music star’s jewelry went missing and discuss whether offers of admission are…

1
Trump Uses 1798 Law to Deport Gang Members, TX THC Ban & AHA Wants You to Eat Junk Food 28:39

3M ago28:39

28:39

Episode 62 covers big Texas legal news as the Senate pushes to ban synthetic THC products, risking thousands of jobs and billions in tax revenue. We break down Trump’s controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members and explore a key Texas homestead protection issue—can lenders dodge the law with tricky paperwork? Plus,…

1
The Grand Dame’s DUI & Mo’s PPP Loans 57:19

3M ago57:19

57:19

Legal Team, we’re finally back to Bravo — and it feels SO good! This week, we're tackling two wildly different legal sagas. First up, we’re breaking down Mauricio Umansky’s ongoing legal drama, where his past Sweetwater Malibu property lawsuit is now tangled in new PPP loan controversy. Then, we’re diving into Karen Huger’s (AKA The Grand Dame) fou…

1
Can Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported? Keeping Property Ownership Anonymous, Suing Realtors For Overcharging Commission & Texas Wants to Rename the NY Strip 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

In this episode of The Weekly Docket, we dive into the legal implications of a green card holder’s controversial arrest. Plus, we explore a surprising discovery—a deer hunter stumbles upon a mammoth tusk in Texas, but can he legally keep it? In our real estate segment, we debunk a common misconception about county appraisal district records and exp…

1
Texas’ Bold Legal Moves: Trans ID Law, THC Ban, Border Crossing Stats, Notary Rules & Small Estate Affidavits 22:14

3M ago22:14

22:14

This week on The Weekly Docket, we dive into Texas’ latest legal shakeups, including a proposed law making it a felony to misrepresent gender identity and a potential statewide ban on hemp-derived THC products. We also answer key legal questions about the difference between notary acknowledgments and jurats, as well as when to use a small estate af…

1
It Ends in Court (Part 5) 1:57:09

3M ago1:57:09

1:57:09

We’re back with Part 5 (or is it a million?!) of the It Ends with Us legal saga. This week, we’re picking up right where we left off with Justin Baldoni’s complaint against Blake Lively, and the drama just keeps escalating. We’re breaking down more allegations from Lively’s camp, along with Baldoni’s legal team’s not-so-subtle clap-backs and respon…

1
Can Legal Assistants Practice Law? Musk’s $3K Attorney, Trademark Battles, Government Waste & Home Inspector Lawsuits 25:03

4M ago25:03

25:03

In this episode of The Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black discuss a new rule in Texas allowing licensed paralegal professionals to provide limited legal services—will this improve access to justice or lead to legal disasters? We also break down Elon Musk’s $3,000-per-hour attorney, Alex Spiro, and explore the risks of registering …

1
Texas Lottery Scandal, Power Companies Sued Over 2021 Winter Storm & Spousal Homestead Rights 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

In this episode of The Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black dive into the legal controversy surrounding the Texas Lottery, where a class-action lawsuit alleges fraud in a multimillion-dollar jackpot. They also discuss the Texas Supreme Court’s deliberations on whether power companies can be held liable for the devastating 2021 winte…

1
It Ends in Court (Part 4) 1:20:24

4M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Legal Team, it’s time for another deep dive into the It Ends with Us lawsuits! This week, we’re tackling Justin Baldoni’s side of the story, breaking down his 179-page complaint. From the infamous voice memo to the creative control battle, we’re unpacking every twist and turn. And with the sheer length of this lawsuit, we’ll be covering it over mul…

1
Kanye’s Super Bowl Ad Controversy, Penny Production Ends, Illiteracy Lawsuit, Diddy’s Defamation Case & DOJ Drops Charges Against NYC Mayor 32:43

4M ago32:43

32:43

In this week’s Weekly Docket, we dive into Kanye West’s shocking Super Bowl ad and explore the law surrounding Swastika displays. Plus, President Trump orders an end to penny production—will Congress go along? We also break down a lawsuit where a student claims his school district let him graduate without learning to read. In other headlines, Sean …

Podcasts που αξίζει να ακούσετε

Docket Podcasts

Podcasts που αξίζει να ακούσετε

Οδηγός γρήγορης αναφοράς