Unpacking the $85 Million Defamation Verdict: Trump vs. Carroll In a case that has sent shockwaves through the legal community and beyond, a jury awarded E. Jean Carroll a monumental $85 million in a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. Our latest episode takes you behind the headlines and into the heart of this landmark legal battle. We dissect the verdict, the First Amendment implications, and what this means for the future of public figures in the court of law. Copyright 2024 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com. Recorded at Channel ..read more

The grand jury system is an important aspect of the American criminal justice system. As Steve Palmer, host of the Lawyer Talk podcast, points out in this episode, the grand jury is a group of jurors assembled by the county prosecutor to vote on whether there is enough evidence to indict someone on a felony. However, the grand jury system is not without controversy and questions about its fairness and transparency have been raised. One of the biggest issues with the grand jury system is the prosecutor's control over the proceedings. As Steve notes, the prosecutor has control over the proceedin ..read more

In the world of law, an appeal is not a retrial. This is a common misconception that many people have when they are facing legal issues. In reality, an appeal is a process that can only argue legal mistakes made during the trial, not the facts of the case. Appellate lawyers have limitations in their access to evidence and are only able to look at the trial record. Steve Palmer shares these insights on this episode of the Lawyer Talk podcast. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of the appellate process, as well as the options available for addressing issues that were n ..read more

When it comes to legal representation, finding the right lawyer can make all the difference. This is especially true when dealing with cases in unfamiliar locations. Legal professionals must have a thorough understanding of local practices and procedures, which is not always the case for out-of-state lawyers. Steve talks about the importance of finding a lawyer who is comfortable and experienced in unfamiliar locations, the advantages of having a lawyer who is both likable and respectful, and how to go about co-counseling with local attorneys. Finding the right lawyer for a case in an unfamili ..read more

We're excited to announce that Lawyer Talk is back after a long hiatus! Join Steve Palmer to discuss the latest legal topics and stories, get breakdowns of big stories, and even hear our new series "Three Things", where we explore the three most important things about various legal topics or areas of life. Plus, don't miss our upcoming series "Lawyer Talk Rogue Edition" this summer, where we'll answer questions and provide content while on the road. Lawyer Talk is back! Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. S ..read more

What is this chemical, vinyl chloride, and why is it so dangerous? Jay Simonds, an environmental scientist with 30 years of environmental remediation, joins us on this episode about the East Palestine, Ohio/Norfolk Southern derailment, chemical spill, and chemical burn. What is this chemical, vinyl chloride? Why is it so dangerous? We talk about human acute and chronic problems. Where is the Ohio EPA, the US EPA, or any cleanup with this burning? Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively si ..read more

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then. Former Ohio State football receiver Dimitrious Stanley dies at 48 Accuracy In Media - following up on the Upper Arlington administration story. Lebron James breaks the NBA all-time scoring record. Chinese spy balloon - did it fly over Ohio? Chairmen Jim Jordan and Mike Turner Send Letters to Intelligence Officials Who Called Hunter Biden's Laptop Russian Disinformation. And is the FBI influencing presidential elections? Norm edits a Wikipedia article on brain surgery. East Palestine train wreck update and eva ..read more

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then. Ohio racing update - Michael Shank Racing - 24 Hours of Daytona Accuracy In Media - Dayton educators tout having ‘a way around’ Critical Race Theory bans by avoiding ‘triggering words’ Trans woman charged with public indecency for using female YMCA facilities Jan 6 and intent of the people entering the building - federal prosecutions Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivers State of the State address: "science of reading" and what is it? Money for vocational schools Norm's Nuggets JD Vance backs bipartisan legi ..read more

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then. Parents sue Hilliard school district over 'indoctrination' and LGBTQ inclusion efforts Ohio Senate Bill 26 - Bill would give Ohio drivers caught with marijuana in their system a break on OVIs Ohio now officially participating in the Ukraine war - Ukraine is getting new tanks. Both the US and Germany agreed yesterday to send tanks to Ukraine as it fends off Russia’s invasion—something Ukraine has said it needs to win the war. The US will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks. This armored vehicle is built at the Joint Syste ..read more

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then. Ohio House ex-speaker’s trial in $60M bribery probe to begin. Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder goes on trial next week in the highest-profile reckoning yet to arise from a $60 million federal bribery investigation that federal prosecutors call the largest corruption case in state history. So what to look for in this trial? What was HB6? If it WAS a good idea, but was repealed, what's wrong with it now? We talk about how Householder was "schooled" by Vern Riffe (tarnishing his reputation, Riffe was ..read more