Black Law and Legal Lies

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 breaks down the Rittenhouse verdict and how judge Bruce Schroeder purposely crippled the prosecution. All 4+ years of our content will remain available on podcast platforms for the foreseeable future and on YouTube.  Our social media accounts will also remain active. Twitter: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Keep up with us on social! Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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 to be to take a 6-week vacation.  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

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: @BlackLawPodcast IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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 pissing outdoors), before getting back on track. 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

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 IG: @BlackLawPodcast Facebook: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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: @BlackLawPodcast On the web: www.BlackLawPodcast.com Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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's Outcomes  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

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 find a home based on her countless hours of watching HGTV. Dan reluctantly agreed. The purchase took a huge toll on our mental health. Knowing what we know now we most likely would've remained renters. 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

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: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies

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 dollars because a tax "professional" neglected to report all of their income. Disclaimer: Some of the information has changed since the time of this recording. 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

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

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

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 were teens. 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

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 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

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 to sleep at night and making him become, what others would describe as, overly cautious. It also led to P's PTSD diagnosis. None of this is to say the job didn't have its positives. You can check out "A Thankless Job" in its entirety on A Few Screws Loose. 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 Paul Twitter: @PfromCharlotte IG: @PfromCharlotte

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: @iAmDanOnDrugs IG: @iAmDanOnDrugs Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies