In the most "far out" podcast yet, Jonathan sits down with Gary Smith.  Gary is America's foremost authorities on psychedelic law.  Gary advises companies and organizations around the country on matters related to drug laws and treaties.  Gary has authored numerous books including, Psychedelica Lex and Psychedelic Arizona.   Gary co-founded Guidant Law in Phoenix, Arizona, is general counsel for the Peyote Way Church of God, and has an obsession with cinnamon.  Gary is currently working on the Uniform Plant and Fungi Medicine Act which will hopefully lay the groun ..read more

My friends Chrissy Hagen and Kaitlin Nares recently opened Hagen Nares in Denver, Colorado.  Hagen Nares is a modern law firm that sprouted out of The Great Resignation.  Chrissy and Kaitlin both worked for a large law firm in Colorado, where they struggled to strike a good work-life balance.  They also looked 10 years into the future and realized that the legal profession was going to look entirely different than it does now.  Together they launched Hagen Nares, a women owned law firm focusing on personal injury and civil rights.  This is a great interview with two dy ..read more

In 2014, Cynthia Pigott made history by sitting on the longest civil trial ever held in Manhattan, NY.  In 2021 she published her vivid memoir, Diary of a Mad Juror:  An Inside Look at a Record-Breaking Wrongful-Death Trial that fell Short of the Truth.  Cynthia provides a firsthand look at the wrongful-death case that led to a whopping ninety-six-million–dollar verdict.  More telling is what Cynthia discovered after the civil trial had ended, what the criminal case revealed, and why the courtroom is not the place to look for the truth.   To purchase a copy of the book ..read more

In the aftermath of unthinkable loss, shock, uncertainty, and anger set in. Few understand this more than nationally recognized lawyer Kyle Bachus. Kyle gained first-hand knowledge of his clients’ experiences when his own mother was struck and killed in a crosswalk. Now, in Unthinkable, Kyle provides a practical roadmap for navigating a path that no one chooses. He takes you through the process in chronological order, from what to expect in the police investigation to your rights as a victim and claiming victim’s compensation. You’ll gain the tools you need to handle numerous issues and unfore ..read more

On February 7, 2022, trial attorney Grant Gehrmann sent out an email to a list of plaintiff attorneys. Dubbed “the post,” this email challenged traditional norms and offered a musing on the idea of mediation. Grant took the position that engaging in mediation can actually hurt your case. Grant’s email was met with a firestorm of responses from attorneys all over the country. I invited Grant onto the show to talk about mediations, his post and why unorthodox approaches should be embraced not shunned. Grant Gehrmann can be reached at: Grant A. Gehrmann grant@vancouverinjurylaw.com 203 SE Park Pl ..read more

Professor Bryant Walker Smith is one of the world’s leading legal experts on transportation technologies, and his research focuses on issues of risk and trust in new technologies, especially automated driving systems and unmanned aerial systems. As automated vehicle technology move towards level 4 and 5 of automation, the idea of risk analysis is front and center. How do minimal risk conditions (MRC) factor into the future of this technology and should there be better standards regarding expected risk? More simply put, it might be time to rethink the relationship between the MRC and the automa ..read more

Nick Rowley, Courtney Rowley and Daniel Bidegaray join Jonathan to talk about Loss of Consortium. Loss of consortium is a standalone claim for damages brought by the spouse (and sometimes children) of an individual who been injured or killed as a result of a defendant's negligence. Think loss of love and affection from your spouse because they were injured. Nick and Courtney tried a case in Bakersfield back in September of 2021 and obtained a multi-million dollar verdict for Loss of Consortium. Nick goes as far as to do an actual role play of how you talk to potential jurors during Voir Dire ..read more

Jonathan chats with TurnSignl co-founder Jazz Hampton.  Jazz and his team developed the TurnSignl app to connect users with attorneys in real-time.  Minnesota-based TurnSignl is an on-demand service that provides 24/7 legal guidance from an attorney to drivers while their camera records the interaction. When drivers are stopped by law enforcement officers or involved in a car accident, they can access live video chat with an attorney at the press of a button or voice command. TurnSignl attorneys are vetted and trained to de-escalate interactions between police, drivers, and passenger ..read more

Jonathan is joined by nationally recognized jury consultant Harry Plotkin.  Harry has picked over 1,000 juries that have delivered over $500 million dollars in verdicts.  Harry talks about how to get a fair and impartial jury and even gives a tip or two on how to get out of jury duty.  To connect with Harry you can visit his website at:  yournextjury.com ..read more

In this week's episode, Jonathan talks with, Robert Wood, the leading authority on the taxability of settlements. Robert is an expert on tax law and author of Taxation of Damage Awards & Settlement Payments. Robert has been featured in media outlets throughout the country ..read more