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True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.” – SocratesSo much has changed over the last week, we are here to talk about it. Talking about what is happening around us shouldn’t require people picking sides. That is why the Law Nerds are such a powerful community who are here to have conversations even when they are hard. I hope this episode finds you well.TopicsCapital InsurrectionWhat’s Next For TrumpFree Speech & Social MediaResourcesNotable Arrests made https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/us/politics/capitol-arrests.htmlDid Police downplay known threats? https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-security-insight/u-s-lawmakers-say-police-downplayed-threat-of-violence-before-capitol-siege-idUSKBN29D0N9The 25th Amendment https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xxvTrumps Speech Transcript https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/donald-trump-speech-save-america-rally-transcript-january-6  Guiliani’s Speech Transcript https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/rudy-giuliani-speech-transcript-at-trumps-washington-d-c-rally-wants-trial-by-combatGerman Chancellor Angela Merkels Statements about Twitter https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/11/germanys-merkel-hits-out-at-twitter-over-problematic-trump-ban.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=Main&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1610382172Parler Sues Amazon https://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-parler-idUSKBN29G282?taid=5ffc9b845dad480001ae0a5b&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitterConnect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbakerLooking for Merch? https://www.lawnerdshop.com

Welcome to The Emily Show! Season 3! It was time for a little bit of a new vibe over here. This week I talk about why there is a change from Get Legit Law & Sh!t to The Emily Show, the direction of the show and a bit about where the election stood as of the recording of this episode...you know....before everything gets wild. Connect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbakerLooking for Merch? https://www.lawnerdshop.com

2020 has been a wild year. So let’s take a look back at a few different categories.The stories that captivated us this year Things I loved this year Things that confused me this yearThings I let go of in 2020My January ResetResourcesAudible Trial →  http://www.audibletrial.com/GetLegit *This is an affiliate link for your free trial, new members only*Books RecommendedYear of Yes - Shonda RhimesRest - Alex Soojung-Kim PangMediaLast Years Review → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-legit-law-sh-t/id1486229281?i=1000461293737The Toobin Video→ https://youtu.be/ywF_AHd7DrEConnect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbakerLooking for Merch? https://www.lawnerdshop.com

Check Out my streaming service StreamYard! HTTPS://www.emilydbaker.com/streamyard It's almost the end of 2020 and so much has changed for all of us. It was amazing to sit down and answer all your questions. From Law & Life to ADHD and Skin Care you asked amazing questions. I love the Law Nerd community so much and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it for you.ResourcesMoving to Tennessee EpisodesLeaving Los Angeles Why TennesseeGoing ViralThe Three Words a Conversation with Hal ElrodThe Three Words That Will Change Your Life - My TEDx Talk Connect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbakerLooking for Merch? https://www.lawnerdshop.com

So much has happened since last week. Tom Girardi & Erika Jayne have had their assets frozen by a Federal Court. That same Judge referred the case for criminal investigation and the US Attorney’s office has moved the court for documents to be released to their office. If that wasn’t enough a new judgment was entered against Tom for $7.5 Million and another court issued an attachment order to secure a $5.8Million Judgement. THEN…. Girardi’s former business partner Robert Keese filed two lawsuits. There is so much going on. ResourcesLast Weeks Episode → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-legit-law-sh-t/id1486229281  The Chicago Sun-Times Article → https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/12/14/22174396/real-housewives-erika-jaynes-husband-held-civil-contempt-over-missing-lion-air-settlement-cash Connect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbakerLooking for Merch? https://www.lawnerdshop.com

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Erika Jayne first caught our attention with eye-popping club music like Pretty Mess, Painkiller, and How Many Fu*ks. She has been on RHBH since 2015. Her husband is well-known attorney Tom Girardi who had numerous billion-dollar wins and settlements and whose PG&E case was made famous in the movie Erin Brockovich. Erika Girardi surprised everyone when she filed for divorce in November 2020. At that time it resurfaced that she had stated that she doesn’t have a prenup with Tom. A month later they were both sued in Federal Court alleging that Tom Girardi and his law firm Girardi Keese embezzled funds from the families of Lion Air crash victims whom he represented. The suit goes on to allege that the divorce is a sham to hide assets as the Firm Girardi Keese struggles to pay these clients, the firms debts, and to stay operational. RESOURCEShttps://people.com/tv/erika-girardi-cryptic-tweet-amid-divorce-lawsuit-drama/https://people.com/tv/rhobh-star-erika-girardi-files-for-divorce-tom-girardi/https://theblast.com/146891/rhobh-star-erika-jayne-files-for-divorce-from-husband-tom-girardhttps://www.eonline.com/news/738339/why-erika-girardi-is-our-new-favorite-on-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hillshttps://www.etonline.com/erika-jayne-and-ex-tom-girardi-sued-for-allegedly-using-divorce-to-embezzle-money-from-crashhttps://www.today.com/popculture/erika-jayne-s-divorce-sham-protect-couple-s-money-lawsuit-t202405Things cited in the lawsuithttps://www.dailybreeze.com/2017/07/01/famed-attorney-thomas-girardi-accused-of-hoarding-settlement-funds-for-carsons-carousel-residents/https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/the-most-expensive-thing-erika-girardi-owns&ust=1607483520000000&usg=AOvVaw1FQMDjYf0AI6nLFbNb6KJk&hl=enhttps://www.realitytea.com/2017/12/29/erika-girardi-gave-husband-tom-girardi-5000-toilet-gift/https://realityblurb.com/2018/03/21/rhobh-erika-jayne-spends-40000-a-month-on-her-appearance-says-being-rich-af-gets-boring/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D26WFPl2ROQ https://www.bustle.com/articles/149204-the-craziest-thing-erika-girardi-owns-truly-sets-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-star-apart 

In a lengthy ruling in the Johnny Depp v. The Sun UK case a Judge rules against Johnny Depp determining that the Sun’s statement that Johnny Depp was a ‘wife beater’ was substantially true and therefore the Libel case was denied. Depp has been ordered to pay the Attorney Fee’s for The Sun UK, the ruling Judge has denied an application for an appeal, Depp has stated that he will appeal to the next court. Deep maintains that he has not been violent towards Heard, his legal team has argued that she has created a Hoax. The Sun UK presented 14 incidents to prove that their statement was substantially true. There is still a pending Defamation case  Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard pending in Virginia. RESOURCES Domestic Violence Supporthttps://www.thehotline.org/https://www.nrcdv.org/Depp v. The Sun UKJohnny Depp loses libel case over Sun 'wife beater' claimJohnny Depp loses libel case against Britain's Sun newspaperJohnny Depp beat ex, Amber Heard, 12 TIMES, judge rules as The Sun wins trial A critical analysis of the Johnny Depp libel trialhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/guymartin/2020/11/02/johnny-depp-loses-london-libel-trial-murdochs-sun-vindicated-in-naming-the-actor-as-an-abuser/?sh=abd7351177c8Johnny Depp Loses Court Case Against Newspaper That Called Him a ‘Wife Beater’Johnny Depp case: Lawyer says the Sun's story was 'not researched at all'Johnny Depp Loses Libel Case Against 'The Sun' NewspaperAmber Heard gets restraining order against Johnny DeppJohnny Depp Denied Initial Bid to Appeal His U.K. 'Wife-Beater' Libel Case, Judge Rules (Reports)Johnny Depp Can't Appeal Libel Case Against The Sun, Judge RulesThe full text of the Judgement → https://www.judiciary.uk/judgments/depp-v-news-group-newspapers-ltd/

Since last week shit has popped off! I really didn’t want to cover the election lawsuits again. But it’s as crazy as Suenami 2020 and even though most of the lawsuits have been dismissed it hasn’t stopped the Trump legal team from leveraging massive allegations, then disavowing one of their own. I don’t even know how to summarize it.  I am frustrated at this point. We should be moving closer to the end of this election, the funds have been released for the presidential transition, lawsuits have been dismissed. But no, we have larger allegations and intrigue within the Trump legal team.  I am ready for some facts...and then some pumpkin pie. Don't forget to check out the Law Nerd Shop....www.LawNerdShop.comResourcesState Legislatures are now convening public hearings to address election allegations. I am hoping it will bring some closure or clarity. https://twitter.com/JennaEllisEsq/status/1331359074114482176?s=20 Trump Legal Team disavows Sidney Powell on Twitter    https://twitter.com/JennaEllisEsq/status/1330638034619035655?s=20Sidney Powell Not Part of Trump’s Legal Team, Says Rudy Giuliani Press Conference ...the whole thing - https://youtu.be/fT-udMDpCtU  Sidney Powell: 'Biblical' Lawsuit Coming, Accuses Ga. Gov. Kemp of Deal With Dominion Connect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for the YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker

Trump Election Lawsuits There is a lot happening in the election...still.  I am breaking down the current lawsuits that are being waged in multiple states….you know, still.  This episode was recorded before two different courts in Pennsylvania ruled against the Trump campaign in their allegations that vote counting was not properly observed and that the elections officials properly handled the election observation process. At the end of the day these legal processes will play out, the election results will be certified. Over 70 million people will be mad,  hopefully, everyone will have a better understanding of how the court process works and we will still be facing a pandemic. Isn’t 2020 fun! RESOURCESGuide to Trump election result lawsuits in 6 battleground stateshttps://youtu.be/NYLWQ-UeJ6QFact check: Dominion software was not used only in states where Trump is filing lawsuits 2nd Trump lawyer asks to pull out of case challenging Pennsylvania electionTrump campaign drops Arizona lawsuit requesting review of ballots Trump election lawsuit in Arizona's Maricopa County dismissed, outcome wouldn't have affected racesTrump backers drop court cases challenging voting results in four states, another setback in bid to undo Biden winWhere the Trump campaign and Republican election-related lawsuits stand  -- all the suits https://ballotpedia.org/Election_results_certification_dates,_2020https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11641#:~:text=December%2014%2C%202020%3A%20Electors%20Vote,meeting%20is%20on%20December%2014.  Update in Pa. → Led By Giuliani, Trump Campaign Effort To Stop Certification Falters In Pennsylvania  Connect With MeJoin the Text Crew https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for the YouTube videos? https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More? https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker

I can't believe it's been a year since I launched the Get Legit Law & Sh!t podcast. You have been with me as the show has grown and as I have grown. I have moved from Los Angeles to Middle Tennessee. In the last few weeks, everything has shifted as our community on YouTube has grown. The enjoyment of breaking down the law & shit that governs our lives is my pleasure. The fact that you are here for it is an honor. Here’s to the next years of valuing facts! Thanks awesome nerds! Let's fly. Join the Text Crew  https://www.TextEmily.ComLooking for the YouTube videos?  https//www.WatchEmily.comWant to connect with Emily More?  https://www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker

Lawsuits, Beauty Gurus & Drama Channels...oh my. YouTube Beauty Guru/Celebrity Tati Westbrook is sued by a business partner and ten days later sues another YouTube channel for defamation.. The lawsuit documents interplay heavily and it is fascinating. You do have a right to Free Speech...as it goes to the government telling you to be quiet.. But in our private lives you can say what you want..but if that sh@t is illegal then you can be sued. There is a difference between commentary and defamation, we are exploring that line. This is a break down of the background and what you need to know about defamation. RESOURCESPodcasts & VideosLawyer Reacts: Free Speech, Censorship and Social MediaLawyer Reacts: Tati Westbrook Halo Beauty Lawsuit DramaLawyer Reacts: Tati Westbrook Sues Drama Channel Without A Crystal Ball For DefamationThe Legal Tea. Breaking down the Tati Westbrook Lawsuits with her business partner and WACOBArticlesYouTuber Tati Westbrook Is Accused of Fraud in Lawsuit Filed By Her Business Partner If you want me to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com Come hang with me on social! I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group !! If you need help with your business you can find my products at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com 

Rachel Hollis, Dave Hollis and Hollis Co. are being sued for Trademark Infringement over ‘Made for More’.  With Rachel Hollis it’s not ‘wow she is getting sued’ it's more of ‘oh finally’. Rachel Hollis has a history of disregarding others intellectual property rights and this lawsuit lays it out! If you want to see the images of all the quotes and properties it’s linked below.  If you are familiar with Rachel Hollis at all you have likely heard of her movie ‘Made for More’.  She also sold Made for More merch on QVC and on her website.  The problem is that ‘Made for More’ is someone else's intellectual property. That means you can’t use it.  It will be so interesting to see how this sorts out. RESOURCESPodcasts & VideosShould have seen that coming …. More Rachel Hollis Plagiarism on InstagramEmily Rants: Rachel Hollis’ Book...Didn’t see that coming...girl be honestThe Get Legit Law & Sh!t Podcast Rage Over Rachel Hollis’ New BookSavy Writes Books Dave & Rachel Hollis are getting suedArticlesRachel Hollis Apologizes After Plagiarism Accusations Over Maya Angelou Quote On InstagramThe Maya Angelou Apology Post The Trademark SuitThe Manna Ko Group, Inc. v. The Hollis Company, LLC et alThe Manna Ko Group, Inc. v. The Hollis Company, LLC, 3:20-cv-01798 – CourtListener.comThe Lawsuit Filing If you want me  to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com Come hang with me on social!  I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group !! If you need help with your business you can find my products  at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com 

There has been a lot of coverage of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and the Confirmation Process. Some believe it’s rushed, some were outraged at the questions she was asked, others outraged at the questions she didn’t answer. The hearing days were long and a moment with a blank notepad made its mark on meme culture. This episode was a particular pleasure to record because I had the opportunity to answer your questions and they were amazing! Thank you for taking your time to ask such thoughtful and curious questions. It made this episode extra special...and a bit supersized cause your girl loves to talk.  What do you think about the process??RESOURCESJoe Biden and Democrats are wallowing in dark money — and hypocrisy Would you have been a federalist or an anti-federalist Federalist v. Anti-FederalistSupreme Court Procedures | United States CourtsFact-check: Did Barrett rule that calling a Black employee the N-word doesn't create hostile work environment?Opinion | The Supreme Court and the Election Returns Election 2000 Timeline  Fact check: Is Barrett first Supreme Court pick while voting underway?  Opening Statement for U.S. Supreme Court Nomination Hearing - July 20, 1993 Abandon the 'Ginsburg Rule' for Supreme Court Candidates | William J. Watkins, Jr. Media reaction to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination is 'the same all around': Joe ConchaNoteworthy legal opinions of Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's Supreme Court pick  TEXT ME! 615-455-3612If you want me  to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com Come hang with me on social!  I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group !! If you need help with your business you can find my products  at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com

Yelp has taken a broad step. Some praise the social activism, many wonder how this will impact affected businesses. The label first ask questions second approach yelp is taking is problematic. By Yelp’s statement is that the advisory will go up while Yelp is investigating. It is also made clear that this doesn’t have to be an issue with the business directly because it can also be with ‘someone associated with the business’. So if an off duty employee creates this issue…. And the business gets labeled, then what?  My concern for businesses is that Yelp will label first, and it’s unclear how businesses can get these alerts removed. What we know about the court of public opinion is that it doesn’t matter what Yelps investigation finds, it matters that the accusation was placed on the business in the first place. RESOURCESVIDEOSCoffee Talk - Yelp labels businesses racistEpisode 17 Podcast -- Getting Sued Over Bad ReviewsARTICLESNew Consumer Alert on Yelp Takes Firm Stance Against Racism  Poll: 62% of Americans Say They Have Political Views They’re Afraid to Share Merriam-Webster's current definition of racism Yelp Will Label Businesses Accused Of Racist Behavior  Yelp adds alerts to business accused of racism  Yelp introduces new 'business accused of racist behavior' consumer alert Competitor Click Fraud: A Case Study | The Click Fraud Blog  Yelp to Publicly Shame Businesses 'Accused of Racist Behavior'  Per Yelps blog;“At Yelp, we value diversity, inclusion and belonging, both internally and on our platform, which means we have a zero-tolerance policy to racism. We know these values are important to our users and now more than ever, consumers are increasingly conscious of the types of businesses they patronize and support. In fact, we’ve seen that reviews mentioning Black-owned businesses were up more than 617% this summer compared to last summer. Support for women-owned businesses has also increased, with review mentions up 114% for the same time period.The new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert is an extension of our Public Attention Alert that we introduced in response to a rise in social activism surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. So far in 2020, we’ve seen a 133% increase in the number of media-fueled incidences on Yelp compared to the same time last year. Between May 26 and September 30, we placed more than 450 alerts on business pages that were either accused of, or the target of, racist behavior related to the Black Lives Matter movement. We have maintained around-the-clock support over the last few months to ensure that we’re maintaining the trust and safety of our users and business owners.If the business takes public corrective action, such as firing an offending employee, the alert will be downgraded to a Public Attention Alert, which warns users that “someone associated with the business was accused of, or the target of, racist behavior.”What do you think? Do the problems outweigh the benefit here?If you want me  to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com Come hang with me on social!  I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group !! If you need help with your business you can find my products  at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com 

President Trump has been busy. From that staggering Debate performance to the New York Times article about his taxes...to contracting COVID.  It’s a lot. I find the Tax article in the New York Times to be the least shocking of everything. I found the Debate to be a steaming hot mess. Then there was COVID. The president continues to act like he is marketing a reality show on twitter while COVID fears still have some states locked down.  I personally prefer the cautious management here in Tennessee to the authoritarian lockdown in California, but different populations will have different responses.  I can’t wait to talk to you about this week’s episode! RESOURCESVIDEOSThis Week: Trump Taxes, Covid & the Debate Lawyer Reacts: Trump Tax ReturnsARTICLESTrump’s Taxes Show Chronic Losses and Years of Income Tax AvoidanceUnauthorized Release of Information  26 USC §7213 AP EXPLAINS: What happens if a candidate for president dies?  “Don Jr. Thinks Trump Is Acting Crazy”: The President’s COVID Joyride Has the Family Divided NYT's Wajahat Ali: 'The Muslim in me is praying' for those afflicted with COVID, while 'the Samuel L. Jackson in me is rooting for COVID'Fact check: Donald Trump donates salary, but he still makes moneyIf you want me  to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com  or TEXT ME: 615-455-3216 Come hang with me on social!  I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group  and on my YouTube ChannelIf you need help with your business you can find my products  at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com 

The Breonna Taylor Case.  I have discussed this case at length and more information keeps coming. The Grand Jury Decision in this case was followed by an announcement by the Attorney General of Kentucky last week. Then this week a judge ordered the recordings of the Grand Jury released as evidence in the criminal prosecution of Officer Hankison who is charged with three counts of wanton endangerment, the Attorney General of Kentucky made another statement and one of the grand jurors sought a court order to be allowed to speak to the media. Buckle up. There is a lot more to come. ResourcesVideos & PodcastsEpisode 39: The Death of Breonna Taylor Lawyer Reacts: A Breonna Taylor Grand Juror wants to speakLawyer Reacts: What Brene Brown Said about the Breonna Taylor case is hugely problematic The Breonna Taylor Grand Jury DecisionLawyer Reacts: The Attorney General’s statement in the Breonna Taylor CaseArticlesAttorney for grand juror in Breonna Taylor case says prosecutor ‘may not have presented’ all the evidence  AG Cameron to release Breonna Taylor grand jury records after juror complains he misled https://www.scribd.com/document/477902047/Grand-juror-s-lawsuit#download&from_embed  https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/29/kentucky-grand-jury-tapes-breonna-taylor-422864 Grand jury recording in Breonna Taylor to be made public  AG Daniel Cameron Press Conference Transcript September 23: Breonna Taylor Decision  Body cam video in Breonna Taylor case leaks onto social media and Vice  New Body-Cam Footage Raises Questions About Breonna Taylor Death Investigation Breonna Taylor Ballistics Report Inconclusive On Whose Bullet Hit LMPD Cop Ballistics report raises questions in Breonna Taylor shootingWarrants issued for arrest of Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend amid leaked new documents  Breonna Taylor case: Report details why police wanted to search home2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protestsBallistics don't support AG claim that Kenneth Walker shot copBreonna Taylor facts: What did Daniel Cameron present to grand jury?

“I Think Prince and Mike was tryna warn me” - Kanye WestKanye West has taken up the personal mission to bring change to the oft-criticized music industry. He did so by taking to twitter, peeing on his grammy and exposing his own contracts. There are over a hundred pages of contracts on Twitter for all the world to see. Kanye has set forth a 7 point plan to ‘push the’ music industry into the 21st century’. He declared that he is the new Moses. But he isn’t wrong.  His criticism of the music industry echos so many others, most notably Prince...whose fight with Sony Music lead to him changing his name to a symbol. There is a lot to talk about so let’s break it down!Emily’s Videos About This EpisodeLawyer Reacts Videos about Kanye WestResources & LinksKanye Twitter LinksKanye pees on his Grammy. Photo of Prince & Statement about Michael“I need to see everybody’s contracts…”Text conversation possibly with legal“When you sign a music deal you sign away your rights…”“We’ve gotten comfortable with not having what we deserve….”“Artists deserve to own our masters….”“I’m the only person who can speak on this because I made multi-billions...”“I’m going to personally see to it that Taylor Swift gets her masters back. Scooter is a close family friend.”‘We used to diss Michael Jackson the media made us call him crazy..then they killed him’ “All Artists Must Be Free”ArticlesKanye West's War Against Record Contracts Could Actually Work -- for Kanye, Anyway Universal will ignore artists' unrecouped balances when it pays out Spotify share money… thanks to Taylor SwiftPrince Warns Young Artists: Record Contracts Are 'Slavery'Prince Gains His Catalog in Landmark Deal With Warner Bros.; New Album ComingTimeline: Kesha's Legal Fight Against Dr. Luke  A Brief History of the Ownership of the Beatles CatalogWhat was the feud Kanye mentioned between Michael Jackson and Tommy Mottola?Kanye West's War Against Record Contracts Could Actually Work -- for Kanye, Anyway  John Legend Says It 'Feels Natural' He's No Longer on Kanye West's Record Label  If you want me  to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com  Come hang with me on social!  I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group  and on my YouTube ChannelIf you need help with your business you can find my products  at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com

Well, Twitter is all a…..well, a twitter, over the new Netflix movies ‘Cuties’. This is a French film that’s a Sundance award winner with a female director. However, it’s also very, very provocative and is either attempting to make a point, or is child pornography. The outrage was swift and by some accounts, Netflix has lost billions. I watched the film so we can have a chat, break down my thoughts, and talk about the legal standards of child pornography. RESOURCESWhy 'Cancel Netflix' is trendingPetition asks Netflix to remove film that 'sexualizes' girlsNetflix's 'Cuties' Controversy, Explained Lawmakers Demand Federal Investigation Into Netflix Film 'Cuties' For Child Pornography EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing Children Netflix shareholders lose $9 BILLION as it refuses to stop sexualising childrenCuties on Netflix is open pedophilia. #BoycottNetflixCitizen's Guide To US Federal Law On Child Pornographyhttps://twitter.com/Cythesuccubus/status/1304175620394491905?s=20https://twitter.com/GhostJim4/status/1303778528169689088?s=20https://twitter.com/GhostJim4/status/1303778934421680129?s=20https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2020/09/11/netflix-defends-cuties-as-social-commentary-against-sexualization-of-young-children/?fbclid=IwAR0s04nqT-GLqemLPPqQEoTayCkTsYvchI5KzvA-Ej-MR_L6hGgBhw0ohDc#5f6b726f7351https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ceos/citizens-guide-us-federal-law-child-pornographyIf you want me to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com Come hang with me on social! I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group !! If you need help with your business you can find my products at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com 

The Get Legit Law & Sh!t podcast is celebrating Episode 50! I love being here with you every week. This week I took your questions on Facebook and Instagram and I am so happy to answer them! This week I cover everything from going to law school, next level rich people money tips for your business, my back surgeries and how Spina Fusion recovery is going, and of course… more on the Hollis’ horseshit, and I have a  really important question for you at the end of this episode. Two things if you want to celebrate with me for this episode. Share the episode on Social and tag me @TheEmilyDBaker and,  if you haven’t yet, please leave a review on iTunes! It only takes a moment! RESOURCESMy YouTube VideoSpinal Fusion Video 1Spinal Fusion Video 2Sparkle Hustle Grow Subscription BoxReview the Show on Itunes  If you want me  to cover a particular story or situation please contact the show at GetLegit@emilydbaker.com Come hang with me on social!  I want to chat with you in the Get Legit Community Facebook Group !! If you need help with your business you can find my products  at www.GetLegitShop.com and my legal consulting at www.EmilyDBaker.com  *some links are affiliate links or otherwise support this podcast. 

I hope that the most important thing that we take away from the Kenosha unrest is that making a decision about a situation in one or two sentences of a news headline is not the full picture. The media has been taking the Jacob Blake shooting and creating a narrative juxtaposing it to the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting.  When the facts of these two situations are evaluated they are not the same in many regards. They are the same in that they are both avoidable. First, both situations are still under investigation and developing. Kyle Rittenhouse is in custody with murder charges (among others) pending. Jacob Blake is in the hospital paralyzed and recovering from 7 gunshot wounds.  But let’s discuss the surrounding situations based on the information available. Jacob Blake has pending charges arising out of a sexual assault and domestic violence case. There seems to be a restraining order in relation to those charges. Jacob Blake showed up at the victims’ house, broke in, attempted to steal her car resulting in her calling the police. When the police showed up to arrest Jabob Blake with the outstanding warrant and apparently violated the restraining order. He then wouldn’t comply with the police was Tasered twice, and reached for a weapon whereupon he was shot. The circumstances surrounding this are avoidable. Kyle Rittenhouse at 17 decided to head into Kenosha, an already tense situation, with an AR15 that he wasn’t supposed to be carrying based on his age. He then stayed in the area late into the night, he wasn’t questioned about his weapon (though open carry laws mean that people were walking around legally carrying similar weapons), he kept moving with the crowds of protestors until there was a confrontation. What we know from the video is that a protester behind Kyle Rittenhouse fired a weapon and Kyle turned around and fired injuring a protestor. The crowd turned on Rittenhouse, he was knocked to the ground protestors attempted to disarm him and he killed two. He shouldn’t have had that weapon. He is too young to be trusted to make good decisions in a dangerous situation he put himself in. He made these decisions that ended the lives of two people, this doesn’t discount the decisions of the protestors who were attacking someone armed with an AR15 cause that seems like terrible decision making too. But the circumstances here were also avoidable. RESOURCES Police association: Jacob Blake physically struggled with officers before shooting  WALSH: Before You Honor Jacob Blake As A Martyr, Read The Criminal Complaint Against HimCriminal complaint for Jacob Blake says he was wanted for domestic abuse and sexual assault The day the games stopped: A timeline since Jacob Blake was shot in the backWisconsin AG Pushes Back On Criticism Of Investigation Into Jacob Blake Shooting The latest on Kenosha police shooting of Jacob BlakeRally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha Kyle Rittenhouse’s Lawyers Release StatementPierce Bainbridge Engaged to Represent 17-Year Old Kyle Rittenhouse Wrongfully Charged with Murder After Acting in Self-Defense in Kenosha, WIAttorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse say he was wrongfully charged after 'acting in self-defense'Lawyer:Illinois Teen Charged with Kenosha Shootings, Kyle Rittenhouse, A 'Scapegoat' Who May Fight Extradition Defense Attorney Commentary & Analysis