In the final episode of Black Law and Legal Lies, we'd like to thank everyone who has allowed us to be a part of their lives over the years and for being a part of ours. Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss what happens to all of your assets if you become incarcerated for a lengthy period, especially if you don't have anyone to maintain your mortgage/lease, property, taxes, bills, etc. We also discuss our experiences with corporal punishment (read "abuse"), its origins, and its effectiveness. Lastly, Ann...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 35 min
This week on the return of Black Law and Legal Lies, Ann and Dan talk about PPP loan forgiveness. We also talk about how a large number of people still aren't taking COVID seriously, especially with the prevalence of the Delta variant. Unfortunately, this episode was cut short due to technical difficulties. The law clinic Ann remotely recorded at had the type of WiFi you'd expect at a law clinic that Ann would remotely record at. In this episode, Ann also refused to discuss is how rich you have ...
Jul 27, 2021•35 min•Ep. 177
Ann finally saw What the Health on Netflix after about 30 years. We discuss Commonsense Consumption Acts (CCAs) and how they essentially protect food makers from product liability. These laws are said to have been put in place to prevent frivolous lawsuits, even though there was already legislation in place specifically for frivolous suits. We also talk about how not being educated about nutrition often leads people to poor dietary choices. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodc...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 176
Ann and Dan talk about mutual combat laws in the US. When Kwame Brown challenged Stephen A. Smith to meet him in a mutual combat state (Washington) where it's legal to engage in combat as long as both parties agree, Dan became interested in the subject. There are only a few places in the US where mutual combat isn't illegal. Both parties are somewhat protected from criminal liability but not necessarily civil liability. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodc...
Jun 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 175
Ann, Becky, and Dan have a conversation about some of the things that weren't taught to them when they were younger. We learned a lot on our own through trial and error or later in life from unlikely sources. No one taught us about certain things like financial literacy, sex, how to prepare for job interviews, professional etiquette, dating, and other useful life lessons/skills. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web:...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 174
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss whether it's financially lucrative to become a lawyer in 2021. We review the average salaries of attorneys in the United States, as listed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. We also talk about going back to the old apprenticeship model of vocational training, especially with the rising cost of tuition. Dan goes left field, as usual, with a mini-rant about Baby Boomers. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackL...
May 11, 2021•51 min•Ep. 173
This week Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss the structure of what we'd consider a typical law firm. Ann explains the hierarchy of a firm from managing partners down to summer associates. Ann also explains how lawyers can't partner with non-lawyers to create a law firm. We also debate whether it's more difficult for Black women to succeed in law versus other occupational fields. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.Bl...
May 04, 2021•57 min•Ep. 172
Ann, Becky, and Dan talk about how after Hurricane Katrina, a lot of evidence linked to criminal cases was lost or destroyed. Ann talks about what can happen if evidence is lost, especially exculpatory evidence. The entire criminal justice system in New Orleans was already in a failed state prior to Hurricane Katrina, which in-turn dealt a death blow. We somehow wander down the road of the sexual offender registry and whether or not we agree with everything that can land you on the list (like pi...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 171
Can you successfully sue a restaurant for contaminating your food with an allergen? This week Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss a variety of topics, starting with who some of our heroes are. We also talk about: The Louisiana woman facing charges after trying to keep 1.2 million dollars that she erroneously received. Dan's near-death experience after a Thai restaurant put shrimp in his chicken Pad Thai. Whether or not men wipe after urinating. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast ...
Apr 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 170
Ann rejoins the show for the first time in 2021 (at the expense of Becky) to discuss IRS regulations and IRS form 3911. We discuss how often people "sell" their children to friends/family to claim as dependents on tax returns and how it's now coming back to bite them in the ass now with the stimulus payments. We also talk about tracking down your stimulus using IRS form 3911 if you haven't received it yet. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: ...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 167
With Ann still MIA, Becky, and Dan have a conversation about their different experiences growing up. We also explore how it makes Becky feel when people tell her she isn't Black enough, doesn't talk Black, or they're in total disbelief that she is Black. She shares how she didn't grow up around very many Black people (or other minorities) and feels like she doesn't fit in with anywhere, an outcast of sorts. This conversation stemmed from Dan reading the following study: Toxic Stress and Children...
Apr 06, 2021•58 min•Ep. 166
We're back from something like a break! While Ann is still out being treated for gonorrhea, syphilis, and a plethora of other STIs from her trip to Alabama, Becky and Dan discuss their experience buying their first home. Dan spent most of his life living in rental units and prefers being a renter over a homeowner. Becky grew up in homes that her parents owned, but she became a renter for most of her adult life. Becky always wanted to be a homeowner. In 2016 she took an enthusiastic approach to f...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 165
As an extension of last week's episode about filing a tax return during the coronavirus pandemic, Ann and Dan discuss self-employment. We talk about how filing a Schedule C can help and hurt you and how people manipulate the system. We also talk about the new form 1099-NEC and how it replaced the 1099-M's box 7 (non-employee compensation). Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @i...
Feb 16, 2021•56 min•Ep. 164
Ann and Dan discuss filing your tax return during the pandemic when many people have received unemployment for the first time in their lives. Some people are unaware that unemployment compensation is taxable income but it is not considered earned income. We also discuss how tax preparation services such as H&R Block, Libery Tax, Jackson Hewitt, etc. are NOT responsible for any errors on your tax return. Ann shares a story about how one of her clients currently owes the IRS thousands of dolla...
Feb 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 163
Ann, Becky, and Dan discuss jurisdiction. When most people hear the word jurisdiction, they immediately think of a geographic area. In law, jurisdiction can refer to people, places, things, and subject matter. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies...
Jan 19, 2021•59 min•Ep. 162
This week Ann and Dan discuss the coronavirus vaccination and whether your employer can force you to be vaccinated. We also talk about if we are going to get vaccinated. Ann refuses to get the vaccination and ironically enough during the recording of this episode Ann HAD COVID. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies...
Jan 05, 2021•46 min•Ep. 161
Ann, Becky, and Dan talk about the case of Quawan "Bobby" Charles, the Black teen found dead in Louisiana. Quawan was missing for 3-days before his body was found in a sugarcane field 20 miles away from home. Quawan's parents reported him missing immediately, but the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office dismissed them, saying he was "probably at a football game, or out with friends." An Amber Alert was never issued. We also discuss whether or not being a teenager is more dangerous now than when we wer...
Dec 23, 2020•37 min•Ep. 160
This week we discuss what it means to be in contempt of court. Ann explains that there are two types of contempt of court, criminal and civil. Most cases fall under civil, and there are no set rules or guidelines. Different judges have different criteria for what's considered contemptuous in their courtrooms. Dan thinks that since contempt is at the judge's discretion, it is easy to abuse. We both share stories about almost being held in contempt by judges for very different reasons. Keep up wit...
Dec 15, 2020•29 min•Ep. 159
This is a conversation between Dan and PFromCharlotte from the latest episode of A Few Screws Loose, "A Thankless Job." The images that civilians typically see of the military, police officers, firefighters, etc. often make the jobs look glamorous. P shares how that's not necessarily the case as he details his years of service as a firefighter and EMT. He talks about the 72-hour work-weeks, the constant training, drilling, seeing gruesome injuries, and death. The job prevented P from being able ...
Nov 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 158
Ever wonder what happens if your attorney dies in the middle of your trial? Here's a hint, you're unlikely to get a refund. This week we discuss what happens if an attorney, prosecutor, judge, or juror dies during a trial. We also talk about how the cash bail system disproportionately affects communities of color and Dan's outstanding warrant. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 157
After getting some D jokes off, Ann and Dan discuss miscarriages of justice. Sometimes lawyers don't necessarily do their clients any justice when it comes to communicating information in a way that the average person can easily understand. We talk about the American Bar Association's Formal Opinion 481, which dictates that an attorney must notify their current clients of any mistakes they've made. Unfortunately, this does not extend to former clients. We also talk about the innocent taking plea...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 156
After a brief disruption to our schedule because of Hurricane Zeta, Dan is joined by Ann, who called in from Africa while on "vacation" (see our episode on Black Flight) to discuss the current state of the US election and Trump's lawsuits in PA, MI, and GA. It started to feel like 2016 yesterday, but today things have started to shape up. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast...
Nov 05, 2020•50 min
This week we discuss Pro Se. Ann describes pro se as the law's version of Pinterest (DIY). Ann recommends the use of an attorney for legal matters but lawyers aren't always necessary. With a little know-how and the ability to read there is a lot you can do yourself. Some courthouses have self-help desks where a professional will help you complete and file legal documents. Ann gives a few examples of things that can be done pro se and things that probably shouldn't be done pro se. We also talk ab...
Oct 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 154
The US still faces a major COVID crisis that threatens the health of our citizens and what's left of our democracy. Mail-in voting presents a unique opportunity for the current administration to lose the presidential election but retain the presidency. It may sound like a far-fetched conspiracy theory, with the current president, it's probably more likely than not. Joined by PFromCharlotte we discuss how Trump can steal this election if not enough people show up to vote in person. We also talk a...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 153
Over the last 3.5 years, we've watched the United States become what we can only describe as a failed state. Race relations are rivaling that of the 50s and 60s. The mismanagement of our government, the pandemic, and our judicial system, coupled with the police brutality and murdering of Black people with impunity, has made many of us at least consider leaving this country. This week we talk about Blaxit, Black people leaving the US in record numbers. We also discuss tax implications, and where ...
Oct 06, 2020•57 min•Ep. 152
This week we discuss the expiration of the eviction moratorium on 9/1. During the recording of this episode, another eviction moratorium was put into place lasting through the remainder of 2020. We also cold opened with a conversation we were having pre-show about a mutual friend who's trying to get a better understanding of racism in America. We close this episode with a look at how COVID and 2020 are affecting our mental health and daily lives. Stay connected with us on social media! Twitter: ...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 151
With the 2020 presidential election nearing, we wanted to emphasize some of your rights as a voter. Things may look a little different in this election because of the COVID pandemic. We talk about things like provisional ballots, voter roll purging, paper ballots, and remaining in line if you were in line before 8 pm. Unfortunately things differ in each state, your state may have an app or website that notifies you of your rights. Stay connected with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast...
Sep 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 150
In light of all of the protests for social justice and racial equality, we decided to take a more serious look at the rights of protestors. As people of color, even knowing our rights, we've become accustomed to having these rights violated. We discuss things like whether or not you're legally able to record police interactions, surrender your photos, videos, or recording devices to the police if asked. We also offer some safety tips for those on the front lines of these protests. Stay connected...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 149
This week we discuss the upcoming vaping ban, the attacks on Kamala Harris, and we debate whether or not Trump's handling of COVID-19 could be classified as genocide.
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Ann, Becky, and Dan begin with talking about the demon witch, astral sex sperm donor Dr. Stella Immanuel, who fraudulently claimed to have a cure for COVID. The misinformation was removed from social media platforms but not without backlash from conspiracy theorists. We also talk about our experiences working from home and the mental toll, if any, it took on us. Stay connected with us on social media! Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.Black...
Aug 25, 2020•52 min•Ep. 147
