Objection! You're Fiction

On this episode of Objection! You’re Fiction, Lee and Raquel are joined by Jason Roche, documentary filmmaker and associate professor of communication studies at the University of Detroit Mercy. Lee, Raquel, and Jason discuss the Netflix documentary ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish,’ which explores the themes of cyberbullying and the impact of social media on youth.Lee, Raquel, and Jason examine the documentary’s storytelling choices, the central twist, and the characters’ motives, with particular attention to the mother’s role. The discussion also considers law enforcement’s response and the community’s involvement, closing with reflections on the film’s impact and viewing recommendations.If you love true crime and dissecting how documentaries like this are made, then this is the podcast episode for you!You can find Jason Roche at http://bit.ly/3KCnV8R. To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee is joined by NYC restaurant lawyer Jasmine Moy to talk about FX and Hulu's hit tv show The Bear. Like Lee, Jasmine is a massive fan of the series, and Jasmine's experience in restaurants makes her uniquely able to discuss how The Bear and all the legalities around a restaurant like The Beef/The Bear. Lee and Jasmine discuss the partnership agreement offered to Sydney and how it would actually work when opening a restaurant, as well as the legal risks of Camry taking over the business from his deceased brother and the IP risks names like The Bear pose.If you're like us and binging The Bear, then this is the podcast episode for you!You can find Jasmine Moy at https://www.restaurantlawyer.nyc/.And as always, you can find BFKP at https://www.bfkplaw.com/.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee and Raquel sat down with Teddy Coluca, who plays Lester the Doorman in the hit Hulu show Only Murders In The Building. Teddy talked about how he got the role of Lester, how Lester interacted with the main Only Murders crew and how next season will shake out for Teddy. Teddy even teased a few exciting tidbits for season 5! We also discussed some fun stories from Teddy's acting career, "No one has played more New York cabbies than me." If you're an Only Murders In The Building fan, this is a great opportunity to hear from the man who is the crux of the season 4 finale. Listen now!To hear more from Teddy, you can find him on facebook at Teddy Coluca.As always, you can find Lee, Raquel and all things BFKP at bfkplaw.com.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, we talk with Stephen Barth, The Hospitality Lawyer, about the wild world of The White Lotus! Stephen has had years of hospitality risk management, legal compliance and training professionals on the hospitality industry.“Everyone is normal until they go to a hotel.” Stephen, Lee and Brad break down the law surrounding the hospitality industry, and how Stephen might improve on the lax management and security of The White Lotus.This is a deep dive into how competent hotels and resorts are managed, framed in the context of The White Lotus. If you're missing The White Lotus after the Season 3 finale, this podcast is for you!You can find more information about Stephen and all the great work he does at HospitalityLawyer.com and by checking out his book Hospitality Law, Intelligent Emotions: On Self Responsibility, Owning Our Emotional Power and Changing Our Reactions and Restaurant Law Basics.As always, to learn more about law, real estate and business, visit bfkplaw.com.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee takes a detour from the standard dystopia of contracts and closings to the exciting dystopia of Lumon and Kier, with entertainment attorney Scott Hervey of Weintraub Tobin. Scott’s one of the legal minds working with Apple TV+ , publishers of the hit Severance. Together, they dive deep into the many legal and ethical questions the show raises.From employment contracts that would make any HR department sweat to IP ownership issues (what happens when your innie invents something brilliant?), Lee and Scott explore what Severance might look like if it landed in a courtroom. Can the outie consent on behalf of the innie? Is a severed worker entitled to wages, or even habeas corpus? (Yes, that comes up.)It’s a wide-ranging conversation on consent, copyright, trade secrets, labor law, and the terrifying brilliance of fictional workplace architecture. Plus, Scott gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like doing legal work for a mind-bending show like Severance, and how the legal team balances clearance concerns with creative storytelling.Whether you're a lawyer, a Severance superfan, or just love a good thought experiment about human identity and workplace rights, this one's a ride.You can find more about Scott and his excellent podcast The Briefing by the IP Law Blog by Weintraub Tobin at weintraub.com or wherever you get your podcasts.And as always, to learn more about real estate and the law, visit bflawoffice.com.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode we talk with Meredith Scott Lynn, who has been playing lawyers on TV and movies for over 20 years. You may recognize her from her role as Enid Wexler in Legally Blonde, and her portrayal of Leslie Abramson in Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills. We learn all about how an actor gets prepared for the roles of both fresh and seasoned attorneys, and even pitch a Legally Blonde reboot!We also got a chance to dive into her work as the founder of WRITE BRAIN BOOKS, a creative literacy program helping kids become storytellers. Learn more and support her mission at writebrainbooks.com.And for more on real estate and the law, check out bfklawoffice.comTo find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's exciting episode of Objection! You're Fiction we try to get inside the mind of the man who molded the president through the eyes of his assistant. We got a chance to speak with "The Apprentice" actor Ben Sullivan, who played Roy Cohn's assistant and lover Russell Eldridge, about his experience working on the controversial biopic of Donald Trump and Roy Cohn.This is a movie that is one part drama, one part biography, and 3 parts character study. We get to hear from Ben about how each of these characters, and the real men they're inspired by, "contain multitudes" in balancing their public personas and personal struggles. How do these men respond to pressure, challenge, mentorship, and the transactional nature of relationships? What insights would the lover to his mentor have into the mind of Donald J Trump?You can check out "The Apprentice" and learn more about Ben Sullivan on Instagram at @benpsully.And as always, for everything real estate and the law check out bfklawoffice.comTo find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BFKP Law Office is excited to present a crossover episode with our other show, "Closed! NYC's Real Estate Podcast" our interview with the cast of Owning Manhattan, the hit peek behind the curtain into the fast paced world of Serhant Real Estate. Come check out our intersection between legal TV and real estate experience just in time for the announcement of Season 2 on Netflix!Lee and Mike headed down to the Serhant office in Soho for a roundtable conversation with Jordan March, Tricia Lee, Jade Shenker, Jeffrey St. Arromand, and Genesis Suero. In our wide-ranging discussion we touch on topics from the challenges of filming a long-term reality show, to maintaining a personal and professional brand, and a look into the skills and knowledge that makes the Serhant team of brokers so effective.We were entertained, engaged, and informed from start to finish, and we know you will be too!For more on Serhant and how they're shaking up the world of NYC real estate, check out https://serhant.com/ and watch Owning Manhattan on Netflix!To learn more about each of the cast members check them all out on instagram:Jordan March - https://www.instagram.com/itsjordanmarch/?hl=enGenesis Suero - https://www.instagram.com/genesissuero/?hl=enTricia Lee - https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/?hl=enJeffrey St. Arromand - https://www.instagram.com/jsa_sells_nyc/?hl=enJade Shenker - https://www.instagram.com/jadeshenker/?hl=enAnd as always, check out bflawoffice.com to learn more about real estate and the law.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Objection! You're Fiction, we talk to Adam Pollock of Pollock Cohen LLP about the Oscar nominated 2007 legal thriller Michael Clayton.Adam is an experienced litigator in criminal and civil law, and he lends his expertise on the profession to shed light on the moral and professional dilemmas facing Clooney's lead character. How much is realistic and how much is Hollywood drama?You can learn more about Adam and his work at Pollock Cohen LLP at www.pollockcohen.comAnd to learn more about all things real estate and the law, go to bfklawoffice.comTo find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee and Brad sit down with lawyer turned actor Paul Blumenthal to discuss his role as Robert Durst in The Jinx Part 2, following the aftermath of Durst's notorious murder confession in 2015's hit documentary The Jinx.We chat about Paul's journey from solo practitioner to the screen, and the difficulties of embodying the persona and manner of The Jinx's unusual subject without saying a word. We also get the unique perspective of an accomplished lawyer on the intricacies of the real-life murder trial and appeal of Robert Durst, gaining insight on the difference of what the public think they know, and what the state can effectively prove.Mr. Blumenthal was a fantastic guest who helped us to better understand the man, the case, and the production of The Jinx Pt 2. We think you'll really enjoy our conversation.If you want to see more info on Paul Blumenthal you can go to https://www.paulblumenthal.actorAnd to learn more about the legal practice of Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, you can go to bfklawoffice.comTo find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Objection! You're Fiction we interview the improv mastermind behind fan-favorite character Todd of Jury Duty.Jury Duty took the world by storm last year on FreeVee, and David Brown delighted fans and participants alike with his portrayal of the socially awkward, bio-modification obsessed Todd.We get insight into the cast (jury?) selection process, the preparation everyone went through to walk the tightrope of realism and comedy, and just how tricky it is to remain in-character through days of simulated tedium.So pull up some chair-pants, and listen to this week's interview on Objection! You're Fiction!And if you're ever in need of real legal advice (sans hidden cameras), you can contact Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina at bfklawoffice.com.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this exciting episode of "Objection! You're Fiction" Lee and Mike sit down to chat with our good friend David Slarskey to take a look behind the curtain at the Mel Brooks masterpiece "The Producers" (1967).This sidesplitting comedy is the oldest film we've looked at so far, and deserves to be remembered as ahead of its (spring)time. David is both a playwright and fellow lawyer who helps us break down the many defrauded investors and arson attempts as bumbling buffoons Bialystock and Bloom break laws and moral codes in search of the elusive greatest flop in Broadway history.You can check out David's latest play "Schmaltz" at the NYC Fringe Festival running April 7th to 21st at the wild project theater, located at 195 E 3rd St in Manhattan.https://www.frigid.nyc/event/6897:605/And if you want to avoid a contract promising 15,000% of profits to your investors, you can contact Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina at bfklawoffice.comTo find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March Madness BFKP style! The official OYF Selection committee discusses the intensive research and sophisticated process of determining seeds for its Best Legal Film and TV bracket. Which #1 seed is overrated? Which films get court right? Will we see any major upsets?And just one more thing... Have you seen the greatest legal film of all time?Download a copy of our bracket here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sEcAdg1mT5VQ012clwWomk98w0WSh0ia?usp=sharingSubmit your filled out brackets to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE1UzQk65NEdhKLhsqoepBUbKa1C_qgaCTGhyNEId5KIcSAg/viewform?usp=sf_linkEnjoy!To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Objection! You're Fiction," Brad and Lee switch up the format for a chat with the actor behind Pete Campbell, Vincent Kartheiser!We'll hear about the thought Vincent put into his character's motivation, the benefits of working with a professional creative team, and the way things might work differently for the "heroes" of Sterling Cooper in the modern day. We'll also touch on some inflection points for Pete Campbell, his career, and his relationship with Don Draper. From contention and blackmail to mutual respect, one never knows how loyalty is born. To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this holiday edition of Objection! Your Fiction, BFKP team members Lee, Brad, and Emily talk about the 1994 film The Santa Clause. Like any good children’s movie, it opens with the accidental death of Santa Claus and a coat-based contract. But how enforceable is this “Santa Clause?” Are milk and cookies fair compensation? Does your homeowner’s policy cover sleigh damage? Find out if the team would take on Scott Calvin's case by listening to our most festive episode yet!To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! Your Fiction, Lee and Cooper chat with Rubin, Fiorella & Friedman LLP partner—and 90210 superfan—Michael Tomsky about the potential liability issues in Season 2 Episode 14 “The Next Fifty Years.” The group breaks down the scene of Scott accidentally shooting himself in the stomach to ask the following questions—was this a gun issue or a user issue? Does the “zone of danger” apply to David as a witness? Is there a potential for a suit against the parents? Find out the answers to these and more in our fascinating conversation about a 90s classic. Let us know what you think!To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! Your Fiction, Lee and Cooper chat with Thomas Brennan about liability issues in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Like the totally normal businessman he is, Mr. Wonka thought ahead and had the attendees sign a waiver the size of a room before embarking on their tour. But can this unreadable contract signed by children protect Willy and his factory/amusement park/deathtrap? Thomas, Lee, and Cooper ponder Liability in Loompaland and decide which of the children’s cases would be most likely to prevail in court. It’s a fascinating conversation revisiting a childhood classic and we hope you find it as interesting as we did. Let us know what you think!Thomas Brennan is a partner at Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols & Porter LLP. His practice focuses include construction litigation, medical malpractice, and general liability. He has yet to try a case of accidental blueberrification.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Cooper and Lee chat with intellectual property attorney Andres Munoz about the1988 film Coming to America staring Eddie Murphy. The conversation focuses on the trademark issues posed by "McDowell’s" the obvious McDonald’s knockoff that Murphy's character works at in the film. Andres addresses the strengths and weaknesses of McDonald’s hypothetical trademark infringement suit, the likelihood of McDonald's obtaining a TRO, and how the registration of a mark would impact the trademark analysis. It's another fun conversation that we hope you enjoy!Andres Munoz is a partner at Romano Law. Andres helps businesses navigate complex business disputes, especially those involving infringement and enforcement of company brands. He advises, litigates, and arbitrates primarily for media, blockchain, and financial services clients.Produced by Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, "Objection! You're Fiction" provides an engaging and offbeat exploration of the legal quandaries facing our favorite characters in television and movies. Every episode invites listeners into the proverbial podcast chambers as our hosts, debate, discuss, and dissect the legal intricacies woven into these fictional narratives.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Lee and Mike sit down with Daniel Gershburg, Esq. to discuss the housing and real estate issues that our favorite 90s sitcom characters would have likely encountered. The conversation starts with Seinfeld, where they chat about how Jerry, Kramer, and Newman would have handled a co-op interview and whether Kramer's antics would have led to him being removed from the building. They then move onto Friends, where they discuss how Monica ended up living illegally in a rent stabilized West Village apartment, and the potential consequences if discovered. Finally they close with a chat about shows like the Nanny, Mad About You, and Sex and the City, and how accurate the depiction of the character's NYC living situations were in those shows. It's a different type of episode, but every bit as entertaining. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.Daniel Gerhburg is a residential real estate and bankruptcy attorney at Konner Gershburg Melnick. He helps people across New York City buy and sell real estate and and file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Objection! You're Fiction, Brad and Lee chat with labor and employment attorney Jeff Douglas about the 2009 film Up in the Air staring George Clooney. The conversation focuses on the employment issues at the center of the film's plot and the strategic considerations that go into drafting severance agreements. They also get into questions like how long an employer must give an employee to review a severance agreement and provide some in-depth analysis of Clooney's termination script. It's a fun conversation and we hope you give it a listen! Jeff Douglas is a partner at Kane Kessler and the co-chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Jeff has extensive experience representing clients in a wide-range of employment and traditional labor matters in New York, New Jersey, and nationwide.Produced by Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, "Objection! You're Fiction" provides an engaging and offbeat exploration of the legal quandaries facing our favorite characters in television and movies. Every episode invites listeners into the proverbial podcast chambers as our hosts, debate, discuss, and dissect the legal intricacies woven into these fictional narratives.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.