• Comparative Negligence: Sharing the Blame.
    Oct 17 2024

    Explore comparative negligence through a playful sibling chase and real-world examples. Learn how responsibility is shared when both parties are at fault, and see how the law divides the blame to ensure a fair outcome.

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    8 mins
  • Contributory Negligence: The All or Nothing Rule.
    Oct 15 2024

    Join us aw we break down contributory negligence, where even a small mistake can cost you everything. Through a playful sibling chase and real world examples, we explore how this all-or-nothing rule works and why most states have moved away from it.

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    9 mins
  • Orientation. Welcome To Law School in Plain English.
    Oct 15 2024

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    2 mins
  • Negligence: Who Is Responsible When Someone Gets Hurt?
    Oct 11 2024

    What happens when things go wrong and someone gets hurt? In this episode, we dive into the world of negligence—who’s to blame and why. From falling objects to missed safety measures, we’ll break down the key elements of negligence with some humor and real-life examples. Join us as we make sense of the law, one (almost) dodged disaster at a time.

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    6 mins
  • Res Ipsa: When the Accident Speaks for Itself.
    Oct 10 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the legal doctrine of res Ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) and how to prove negligence without direct evidence. We break down this key legal concept in under 15 minutes using a simple, relatable scenario to show how it works.

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    6 mins