Best No Harm No Foul Podcasts (2025)

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California v. Orenthal James Simpson 1:36:44

2M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

OJ Simpson's arrest and trial captivated the country. Dubbed the "trial of the century," the 1995 spectacle grabbed eyeballs with gavel to gavel coverage for approximately 10 months. The trial was packed with celebrity, DNA evidence, grusome crime scene photos, a massive fall from grace, racial tensions, devastating cross-examinations, jury field t…

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In Summation Explains: Collateral Estoppel 6:24

2M ago6:24

6:24

Lawyers, like other professionals, tend to use a lot of industry terms which don't make sense to the average person. Sometimes, those terms pop up in artcles and media describing a case, without explanation (often because the journalists themselves do not fully understand what they mean). Today, we discuss the term collateral estoppel, and what it …

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In Summation Explains: Decriminalization vs. Legalization 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

Welcome back. In this brief episode, Paul digs into the difference between the terms decriminalization and legalization. They are frequently used interchangeably by people who do not fully appreciate the difference. At the end of this In Summation Explains episode, you will come away with a deeper understanding of just what it means when the govern…

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In Summation Explains: No Harm No Foul, Right? 8:34

4M ago8:34

8:34

In the second installment of In Summation Explains, Paul explains what happens when someone undoes the wrong they caused before they get caught, and whether that is a defense to any potential liability after the fact. If you like this new format, write in and make your voice heard. Paul hopes you enjoy it and write in with more questions to answer.…

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In Summation Explains: Habeus Corpus 11:51

4M ago11:51

11:51

What does habeus corpus mean? how does it work? what does it actually do? In this new segment of In Summation, Paul explains specific legal terms and areas of law which confuse people. This is going be based mostly on listener feedback, so if you are curious about a legal latin phrase, or legal theory, write in and Paul may explain it for you. Plea…

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New York v. Daniel Penny 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

In this episode, recurring guest Adam Uris and I discuss the recent New York prosecution of Daniel Penny, the 24 year old marine corps veteran who killed Jordan Neely on the subway after Neely was aggressive and threatening to other passengers. Was this done in defense of subway riders? Did Penny go too far? Was the homicide justified or criminal? …

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Georgia v. Jeffery Williams (aka Young Thug) (part 2) 38:41

6M ago38:41

38:41

Hello All, At the end of October there was a whirlwind of activity in the Young Thug trial down in Fulton County Georgia. All of a sudden, in the span of one week, multiple defendants opted to take a plea after nearly two years at trial. Listen to the breakdown of how the circus put on by the Fulton County DA came to an end, the contours of the ple…

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Stella Liebeck v. McDonald's Corporation (The Hot Coffee Case) 45:01

7M ago45:01

45:01

The wait is over and In Summation - The Final Word is back. At the request of a listener (thanks Ben!), in this episode we tackle a case which has really become THE case that people bring up when discussing how litigious American people are. We've all heard the story of the woman who spilled McDonald's hot coffee on herself and sued the company for…

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Georgia v. Jeffery Williams (aka Young Thug) 1:02:21

9M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Hello Loyal Listeners, In Summation returns with a thorough explanation of one of the most truly absurd cases to take place in recent memory. Rapper/Hip Hop artist Young Thug burst into the music industry around 2013 and quickly became one of the most fresh and innovate voices in the genre. He did several collaborations with world famous talent and…

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United States v. Donald Trump (The FEDERAL Election Interference Case) 1:20:45

10M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

At this point, it's become difficult to keep track of all the different places that former (and possibly future) President Donald Trump has been indicted. To recap: he has been indicted in New York County by District Attorney Alvin Bragg. That case has already gone to trial and he was convicted of nearly three dozen counts of falsifying business re…

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Michigan v. Jennifer Crumbley (Prosecuting the Parents of a Killer) 50:43

11M ago50:43

50:43

Hello everyone, I've missed you. Due to a confluence of factors which I won't waste time or energy going into here, we had a slightly longer hiatus than I expected, but we are back and I expect the content to be a little more regular going forward. This episode is meaningful for a number of reasons. First, I bring on my law partner, Bob Gottlieb of…

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Idaho v. Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

53:14

Welcome Back Listeners! In this episode of In Summation, Paul discusses a horror movie turned real life. Inspired by the 1996 horror classic, Scream, Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik donned ghostface masks, black robes, and hunting knives to murder their high school classmate and friend, Cassie Jo Stoddart. Not only did they stab her 30 times while s…

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United States v. Lori Loughlin, et al. (Varsity Blues Scandal) 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

51:57

Remember Full House? Remember how wholesome and family-friendly it was? Remember Aunt Becky? She was married to Uncle Jesse. She was part of that wave of television which instilled good family values and strong moral character while still being funny and entertaining...life before the OC. But despite Lori Loughlin's fairly robust acting career, she…

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California v. Calvin Broadus (Snoop Doggy Dogg) 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

52:19

The 1990's were filled with high profile criminal trials for some of the most famous entertainers in the world. Michael Jackson and OJ Simpson headlined a list of extremely public trials, mostly centered in California. One case which seems to be getting lost amidst this glut of criminal prosecutions is the murder charge brought against a young up-a…

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Illinois v. August Spies, Albert Parsons, et al. (The Haymarket 8) 1:04:15

1+ y ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Hello again friends and family, Bucking a recent trend of recent cases, today we head back roughly 140 years to Chicago in the 1880s. This is another case where a person or group's personal ideology was put on trial instead of the men and their individual actions themselves. It's a cautionary tale on what our justice system could become if we aren'…

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Florida v. Jamell Demons (YNW Melly) 57:22

2y ago57:22

57:22

Greetings friends of In Summation - The Final Word. Today's episode explores the unusual trial of Jamell Demons, aka YNW Melly, who was charged with the double murder of his close friends in what prosecutors claimed was staged to look like a drive-by shooting. This case has it all: gang members, rap stars, lyrics about murder, unusual crime scene f…

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Wisconsin v. Mark Jensen 53:01

2y ago53:01

53:01

Welcome back one and all. In this installment of In Summation - The Final Word, Paul breaks down one of the elements of the 6th Amendment confrontation clause. Generally speaking, a criminal defendant has the right to confront an accuser, or someone producing evidence or testimony against them. This is the basis for the rule against using hearsay a…

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Neil Heslin & Scarlet Lewis v. Alex Jones (Defamation) 1:16:42

2y ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Greetings and welcome back to In Summation - The Final Word. In this episode, Paul explores one of the select carve outs to the 1st Amendment's guarantee to free speech. With several very high profile cases on this topic in the last few years, it felt worthwhile for Paul to go through what defamation is, how it works, and why this particular brand …

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Roe v. Wade & Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization 1:11:05

2y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

The long hiatus is over. Paul's trial in upstate New York is over and there are many cases to discuss on the horizon. For the grand return after an exhausting and stressful fight over a murder case, Paul is back discussing the two seminal cases on one of American culture's biggest lightning rods. We're going to discuss the arguments for and against…

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Virginia v. John Brown (Slavery on Trial) 50:48

2y ago50:48

50:48

Greetings one and all! Thank you so much to the fans and supporters of this fine program as we hit the milestone 50th episode. Paul cannot thank you enough for the comments, the engagement, and the interest. It keeps him going. This episode is special to Paul. He wanted to do something a little more robust for the occasion. Here, we are going to be…

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South Carolina v. Alex Murdaugh 59:24

2y ago59:24

59:24

This episode needs very little introduction. The trial of Alex Murdaugh in the South Carolina Lowcountry was a national phenomenon. All major news outlets covered the story and the trial. Alex Murdaugh came from an incredibly prestigious legal family in South Carolina. His father's family had held solicitor (prosecutor) positions in their judicial …

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United States v. Philip Esformes 56:18

2+ y ago56:18

56:18

What is "fraud?" How does it work? What are the recourses of someone who has been defrauded? Is fraud always criminal? In today's episode, Paul dives into healthcare fraud. Philip Esformes set up an elaborate scheme which triggered federal agencies like Medicare and Medicaid to pay his companies, and so, him, vast amounts of money. But the money wa…

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Wisconsin v. Darrell Brooks 1:11:25

2+ y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Friend of the show Adam Uris returns to discuss the Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas Parade Tragedy and ensuing prosecution of Darrell Brooks, the man who drove his red Ford Escape right through the parade. Brooks killed 6 people and injured over 60 more. This episode touches on a number of really fascinating legal topics. Paul and Adam discuss the di…

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New York v. Lenny Bruce 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

In the 1950's and 60's, Lenny Bruce was a transformative figure in the world of comedy. He was hip, brash, unfiltered, and...obscene? His biting social commentary made some people uncomfortable, and many felt that the words he used violated certain laws which regulated speech which may have the tendency to corrupt or degrade morals. In this episode…

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Impeachment 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

49:45

A lot of listeners have asked In Summation to publish an episode on impeachment. Paul thought it only fitting that episode 45 be the one to cover impeachment seeing as how our 45th president has the dubious distinction of being the most impeached president in American history. In this episode, Paul explains the historical background of impeachment,…

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Florida v. Nikolas Cruz (Marjorie Stoneman Douglas School Shooter) 58:15

2+ y ago58:15

58:15

Does the death penalty work? Does the threat of the death penalty work? Is it a deterrent to murder or other serious crimes? When and how does a person get put on death row? In this episode, Paul breaks down the unique case of Nikolas Cruz, the teenager who killed 17 people on Valentine's Day, 2018, at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkl…

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Maryland v. Keith Davis, Jr. 1:05:30

2+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

This is a unique episode for a number of reasons. First, this is the first case Paul has covered which is technically still ongoing. There is hope that it may be brought to a just resolution in early 2023, but there is no way to know for certain just yet. Second, the fact pattern and procedural history of this case is more absurd than anything comi…

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New York v. Robert Chambers (The Preppy Murder) 1:16:44

2+ y ago1:16:44

1:16:44

Special Guest Adam Uris is back! In this episode, Adam and Paul discuss The Preppy Murder, one of the most notorious trials in American history. In 1986 the body of recent high school graduate Jennifer Levin was found in Central Park. There was evidence that she had recently had intercourse and that she had been strangled. The investigation quickly…

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United States v. Michael Avenatti 55:59

2+ y ago55:59

55:59

No matter how successful someone becomes, there is always the chance of flying a little too close to the sun and having the heat melt the wax holding your makeshift wings together. The same fate that befell Icarus happened to superstar celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti. Avenatti rose to national fame by representing some of the biggest names in cel…

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Kennedy v. Bremerton 1:13:51

3y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Hello Listeners, In this installment of In Summation, Paul brings on special guest host Andrew Heaton of the Political Orphanage podcast to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton. What ensues is a great conversation about the First Amendment, specifically the negative and positive rights associated with religious liberty …

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Merle Denezpi v. United States (Double Jeopardy) 41:28

3y ago41:28

41:28

In Summation is back!!!! After a lengthy hiatus caused by a complex murder trial in New York we have finally returned to provide you with more insights into current legal issues, allowing you to amaze your friends and family with keen insights and deep knowledge. In this episode, we consider the case(s) of Merle Denezpi. This was a Supreme Court ca…

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United States v. Eugene Debs 41:20

3y ago41:20

41:20

Sometimes, when we fulfill our commitment to abiding by the bill of rights, it means we end up protecting the rights of people to say or do things that make us uncomfortable. Perhaps the greatest example of this is free speech. It is incumbent on all citizens to ensure that speech remains free, but in doing that, it necessarily requires the average…

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United States v. Robert Kelly (R. Kelly) 51:01

3y ago51:01

51:01

Special Guest Episode! In this episode, Paul brings on seasoned sex crimes prosecutor and dynamic defense attorney (and wife) Sarena Townsend to discuss the RICO prosecution of R&B superstar R. Kelly. Wait...RICO? Yes, RICO. R. Kelly was accused of committing sex abuse and sex crimes in several states a in time period spanning roughly 20 years. But…

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Kentucky v. Brett Hankison (Breonna Taylor Raid) 58:10

3y ago58:10

58:10

Welcome back, friends of the show. In this episode, we look at the Breonna Taylor raid in Jefferson County, Kentucky. We are NOT examining the officer who fired the shot which ultimately killed Taylor, that officer was never indicted. However, another officer at the scene, Brett Hankison, discharged his firearm approximately 10 times through Taylor…

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Florida v. Tommie Lee Andrews (First DNA Case in United States) 42:49

3y ago42:49

42:49

Hello friends of the show! This episode comes as a recommendation from my wife, Sarena, who thought it would be interesting to take a look at the first case in American history where the prosecutor used DNA evidence. It turns out this was a fascinating case which took place in Florida (of course it did). It involved the same prosecutor who tried th…

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Massachusetts v. Michelle Carter 42:49

3y ago42:49

42:49

In this episode, we look at whether words can kill someone in a very literal sense. 17 year old Michelle Carter encouraged her 18 year old boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to kill himself. When Roy's body was discovered in his truck filled with toxic fumes, the investigation uncovered that Carter had been pushing Roy to kill himself for weeks, and was orderi…

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Miranda V. Arizona (Right to Remain Silent) 42:03

3y ago42:03

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Virtually every adult in the United States is familiar with their Miranda rights. Our culture is obsessed with crime, we love movies and television shows about law enforcement and shady organizations which spar against federal agents. As a result, we have all become familiar with variations of the lines "you have the right to remain silent, anythin…

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United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell 47:42

3+ y ago47:42

47:42

WE ARE BACK!!!!! Apologies to all for the delay in episode publishing, I was on trial in federal court in a complex white-collar fraud and narcotics case. But that's all over now and we are picking up right where we left off, discussing some of the biggest headlines in trial work and explaining a bit about who argued what and how effective it was. …

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Wisconsin v. Rittenhouse & Georgia v. McMichael (self-defense) 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

45:42

Recently, two very significant verdicts came down in trials that captured national attention. First, Kyle Rittenhouse was charged with multiple counts of murder for killing two people (and seriously injuring a third) during the Kenosha, Wisconsin protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Rittenhouse, a 17 year old armed with an AR-15 a…

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United States v. Timothy McVeigh (Oklahoma City Bombing) 42:44

3+ y ago42:44

42:44

The bombing of the Alfred Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was a watershed event of the mid 1990s. It put an end to a national feeling of optimism and relief and served to remind the public at large that there were some people who were so vehemently opposed to the federal government, that they would become domestic terrorists. Timothy McVei…

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California v. Robert Durst 1:00:22

3+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Hi listeners, so many people have reached out regarding the Korematsu episode commenting about how much they enjoyed having a co-host on to discuss the episode that we've done it again! Forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan joins Paul to discuss the California trial of Robert Durst. Durst, a member of one of the richest New York City fami…

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United States v. Griselda Blanco 48:41

3+ y ago48:41

48:41

We typically think of Central and South American cartel leaders as men. We're familiar with such infamous characters as El Chapo, Pablo Escobar, and more recently, El Mencho. But if we take a serious look through history, we would see that it wasn't always a man's world. While we tend to believe that the world of the Colombian cartels importing hug…

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Pennsylvania v. Bill Cosby 43:38

3+ y ago43:38

43:38

In 2018 Bill Cosby was convicted of sexual assault for drugging and molesting Andrea Constand in 2004. In the summer of 2021, the Pennsylvania Court of Appeals not only reversed the conviction, but instructed the trial court and the Montgomery County DA that they were barred from brining this case to trial again. Typically, when an appeal results i…

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United States v. John Gotti 38:36

3+ y ago38:36

38:36

Hello friends of the show! One my earliest and most consistent listeners, Yossi, has asked for a show on organized crime. So naturally I dropped all the research I was doing on very interesting topics and decided to dedicate an episode to what he wanted to hear about. I can think of no better prototype for organized crime in the recent era than the…

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California v. Sirhan Sirhan (RFK Assassination) 36:45

3+ y ago36:45

36:45

Political assassinations are an unfortunately frequent occurrence in American history. Fanatics and ideologues have felt compelled to kill public servants based on what they believed was required by their personal philosophical views at an alarming rate. In this episode, we examine the strange trial of Sirhan Sirhan, the man who murdered Senator Ro…

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United States v. Alfonso Lopez (Gun Free School Zone Act) 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

37:41

Listener Feedback Episode! In this episode, Paul responds to a request from a listener who requested an analysis of a commerce clause case. After giving the idea some thought, Paul began researching the curious case of Alfonso Lopez. Many of the Supreme Court cases which concern the commerce clause are civil in nature, but there have been a few cri…

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USA v. Steven Donziger (part 2) 37:52

4y ago37:52

37:52

If you are new to the program, please go listen to Episode 11 before playing this one. This is Part 2 of the saga of Steven Donziger. For those of you who already listened to Episode 11/Part 1 and need a quick refresher: Donziger is the human rights attorney who sued Texaco/Chevron Oil on behalf of the indigenous people of the Ecuadorian Amazon and…

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Florida v. Ted Bundy 39:33

4y ago39:33

39:33

America has a fascination with serial killers, and Ted Bundy is perhaps the most famous in American history. Before his execution, he confessed to the murder of 30 women, all women, almost all attractive and college-aged. Many true crime historians estimate the number to be several times higher. While we may never know if Bundy was born a killer or…

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United States v. Fred Korematsu 51:37

4y ago51:37

51:37

Listeners and followers of the show, I have heard your repeated attempts to spice up the In Summation library by bringing on a co-host to discuss legal issues and topics, and I am giving you what you want. In this episode I brought on Robert Gottlieb of Robert C. Gottlieb and Associates, my law firm, to discuss the sensitive topic of the delicate b…

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Massachusetts v. Aaron Hernandez 34:37

4y ago34:37

34:37

Aaron Hernandez had a difficult upbringing. He has a strained family life combined with losing his father at an early age which set him on a path of rebellion. He was brash, quick-tempered and took offense at even the most benign gestures. He was also a very talented football player, the one aspect of his life where he excelled and gave him a futur…

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