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Defamation expert Diana Warshow joins Ryan and Rebecca to break down her thoughts on the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial. Diana also wrote about the trial for Above the Law and NJ.com. You can read her articles here: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/06/why-johnny-won-an-explanation-of-the-jurys-decision-in-depp-v-heard/https://www.nj.com/opinion/2022/06/victory-for-johnny-depp-is-not-a-setback-for-women-opinion.html

After 6 weeks and a few days of deliberations - the jury has returned a verdict. We examine what the verdict means, whether it mattered at all, and what is next for Captain Jack and Mera.

The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is rolling on. Rebecca and Ryan examine the testimony of Johnny and Amber, what lawyers can learn from each side's strategy (or lack thereof), and what the verdict is going to be - and why it probably does not matter.

The defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been a gold mine for meme creators, but the trial has also illustrated a variety of legal issues. Ryan and Rebecca explore the differences between toxic relationships and domestic violence, Johnny's mastery of hearsay, and when not to object. (Special thanks to Tik Tok user @ mculokii for the trial audio).

The hit movie Mean Girls not only provided the world with countless jokes and quotes, it also gave legal nerds a question to ponder: Is the Burn Book defamatory? Based upon an Above the Law article written by Diana Warshow, Ryan and Rebecca look at the pages of the Burn Book and debate whether any of the characters would have a cause of action for libel.Make sure to read Ms. Warshow’s article on Above the Law: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/mean-girls-or-liable-girls-was-the-burn-book-defamatory/

It's the premiere episode for Season 2 of the world's best legal podcast. Ryan and Rebecca get into the latest on the Kim and Kanye divorce and how dealing with issues of mental health impacts a pending divorce case.

Ryan and Rebecca are joined by the Michigan Inter-Professional Association on Marriage, Divorce and the Family for a round table discussion with two mothers who chose to co-parent with their spouses even after they were betrayed. Listen as they talk about why they chose to put their children first, how they overcame their feelings of anger and grief, and what you and your clients can learn about parenting with a former spouse even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Ryan and Rebecca are joined by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. She discusses leaving the bench and running against an unbeaten incumbent, her plans for criminal justice reform, and what lawyers can do better when in the courtroom.

We explore the recent court ruling abating Charlie Sheen's obligation to pay child support to his ex-wife Denise Richards - particularly the difficulty in cases where parents allow teenage children to dictate where they will live. Also, HBD Walt Disney World!

Did you see the movie Tinker, Tailor, Solider Spy? Get ready for the jurisdictional sequel: Solider, Skier, Custody Battle! UCCJEA expert Kathryn Mayer helps you breakdown custody battles that take place between 2 states. We examine Olympic skier Bode Miller's own turbulent custody battle to help layout the principles of the UCCJEA and how you can make sure to avoid landmines the next time you have a custody case playing out in different states.

Singer/TV host/WayFair Spokesperson Kelly Clarkson was recently ordered to pay $200,000 in interim child and spousal support. What you can learn from these ginormous celebrity support orders and more!

Witnesses are an essential part of any trial or hearing - but what happens if that witness is your own child? Is calling a child to testify in a divorce or custody case a good idea? Are there times when it's necessary? We explore these ideas and more.