Robert N. Sewell, Attorney, Partner at Davis Miles McGuire Gardner

Is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unconstitutional? I talk with John Balitis about the new challenges to the constitutionality of the NLRB. The current composition of the U.S. Supreme Court may allow for new challenges to the NLRB. Is this a good thing? Listen in.

Is That National Labor Relations Board Constitutional? - Is That Even Legal? Bob is fascinated by the balance between the need for regulation and the vast growth of the administrative state. We are also fascinated by just how much the political winds impact the law…even though we like to believe it is solid and hard to change. Look no further than the 88-year-old National ...

I was asked to comment on Alabama's IVF case. https://www.abc15.com/alabama-court-cites-bible-while-ruling-embryos-are-humans

I was interviewed today by Rachel Louise Just, with ABC15 Arizona, regarding the Insurection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The case before the Supreme Court is one of the most consequential in modern history. The issues to be decided by the court are both simple and complicated all at once. I just published a podcast on the subject with Ilya Somin, constitutional professor, give him a listen here:

Examining the 14th Amendment's Insurrection Clause and Its Impact on Trump's Political Future - Is That Even Legal? No matter what side of the political spectrum you fall. And whether you think the former president should be on the 2024 ballot or not. Tomorrow's Supreme Court consideration of the Insurrection Clause is historic. We could not let it happen without taking a look. In this interview, Bob intervi...

Here is one of the takes from my interview with AZ Family, Channel 3 and 5, on the Supreme Court's new term.

US Supreme Court could limit access to abortion pill in new term The court will decide whether or not it should continue to be easily accessible

I was interviewed today by reporter Sarah Robinson from Arizona's Family, which is Phoenix channel 3 and 5 news. We discussed the upcoming US Supreme Court cases involving abortion rights, voting rights, first amendment rights, and more. It should air starting tomorrow. I will keep you posted.

When I was in law school, I had a professor that used to drone on about how important grammar was to winning cases. I could not believe that cases turned upon the placement of commas, the meaning and use of colons, whether the legislature said “shall” or whether the legislature said “may,” etc. This week I won round 1 of a case (we have more suits coming) based on whether the legislature used “and” in the conjunctive sense in a statute. Who said lawyering was boring? ;-)

Estate Wars and how to avoid them: The case of Aretha Franklin's millions, and the Prince intestacy. https://www.evenlegal.com/episodes/estate-wars-and-how-to-avoid-them-the-case-of-aretha-franklins-millions-and-the-prince-intestacy/

Groff v DeJoy is a case that has people in knots. One side of the country sees the opinion as a conservative Supreme Court forcing its religious values on us, while the other side of the country see it as a return to our religious Christian roots. The fact is the case is none of these things. The case involves intrepretation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which requires an employer to accommodate an employee's religious practices so long as the practice does not create an "undue hardship" on the employer. Listen in at https://www.evenlegal.com/episodes/hardship-for-who-religious-accommodation-at-work-what-the-supreme-court-decision-means-for-you/to hear Jennifer C. Wassermann discuss how employers should think about the case.

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I know this is a dirty subject. Frankly, the subject is a bit taboo, but we have to talk about it. Your neighbor sucks! He never picks up after his dog. The smell wafts over the fence and ruins your pool time. But did you know you can sue him for it? That’s right, you can sue over your neighbor’s dog's poo! You can also get your neighbor evicted for his dog’s excrement. Listen in while Marshall Hunt and I talk about the regulations, the fines, and the criminal law regarding your dog and it’s p**p. It may sound silly (and we do act a little silly), but if you have a dog, you should listen in.

Pet Waste Pandemic - Suing over poo. Unleashing law enforcement. - Is That Even Legal? Ready to dive deep into the nitty-gritty, the good, the bad, and the downright stinky? Join your favorite host Bob Sewell and civil litigation maestro, Marshall Hunt, as we take you on a wild journey through the unexpected and surprisingly compelling world of…you guessed it…dog p**p! In this epi...

AI is here, but are we doomed? Certainly, governments will have to act to regulate AI, but government actors are typically ill equipped to get ahead of any matter. Politicians are trained in rhetoric--they are masters in negotiation--but they are not typically experts in technology. Politicians are reactive and not proactive. I talk with Michael Carey about what changes we should expect to society, government and law. Mike is on the forefront of the issues we face in light of AI. Mike and people like Mike will need to lead the way on these issues. Check out what he has to say. https://www.evenlegal.com/episodes/are-the-robots-invading-your-privacy/.

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Is That Even Legal? - Is That Even Legal? Is that even legal? with attorney bob sewell “The life of the law has not been logic; it has been experience.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Law: What you need to know. What you might not even believe! The law impacts every aspect of life. This podcast looks at the age old question…is that eve...

Social media is pernicious. We know that. It can damage our mental health and the mental health of minors, but should we ban it for minors? Utah did. There is some sense to this law. All soical media platform ask minors to contract to their terms and conditions, but minors cannot legally contract. However, privacy hawks believe this law will have negative effects to minors. This law should be watched as it progresses through rule making. I talk to Romaine Marshall to discuss the pros and cons of Utah's new law.

Can The State Keep Your Kids Off Social Media? Should it? - Is That Even Legal? From Politico: There have been 27 different bills proposed across 16 states pushing for kids’ privacy and safety regulations by February of this year, according to analysis from the Future of Privacy Forum. Many of these bills share similarities, ...

Mesa Public Schools filed suit against social media companies, including against Tic Tok and Meta (Facebook and Instagram), for the harm they do to children's health and mental health. But will the suit succeed? I talk with Tram Mai from Channel 12 News about the challenges ahead in the lawsuit. Check out the interview here:

Mesa Public Schools suing Facebook, TikTok over mental health concerns One of Arizona's largest school districts has filed a legal complaint against the world's biggest social media companies.

Traffic tickets: Are you a frequent flyer? Maybe you need to know how to get out of a ticket.

Can You "Fix" That Traffic Ticket? - Is That Even Legal? It's the holiday season and you're flying your "slay" down the freeway at lightening speed to deliver your gifts...but GRINCH pulls you over...and in a flash of non-holiday red and blue light, your life is no longer merry! What next?Let's listen i...

Who should I vote for? It's a question that concerns nonpartisan voters every election season. I had the chance to interview Kris Mayes, and Abraham Hamadeh, who are both candidates for Arizona Attorney General. I wanted to approach these interviews from an apolitical point of view. In large part, the goal was accomplished. We talked about real legal issues affecting Arizona. Kris gave me more time and, therefore, we covered more ground. However, both candidates had thoughts that surprised me. Listen to these interviews. Is your mind still made up? Inteview with Kris: https://lnkd.in/gewejVE6 ; Interview with Abe: https://lnkd.in/g4iudenx

Interview with Arizona Attorney General Candidate Kris Mayes - Is That Even Legal? The nation's leading legal podcast - coming to you from Arizona - is interviewing that state's attorney general candidates. Last week it was Abe Hamadeh.In this episode it's Kris Mayes. She promises to depoliticize the AG's office and be for all ...

On the podcast, Is That Even Legal, I had the chance to interview Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General candidate, about her legal philosophy and the legal struggles facing Arizona. It was an interesting converastion to say the least. On Thursday I will interview Abraham Hamadeh, who is also running for Arizona Attorney General. I am looking forward to hearing what he has to say.

I wanted to explore election law. Election law feels overly complicated. Further, the discussion of election law is always mired in political craziness. To get to the bottom of things, I invited election law attorney Roy Herrera to discuss sign laws, voter IDs, and more.

Signs, Fines & Battle Lines - What Every Citizen Should Know About Election Laws! - Is That Even Legal? Its that crazy season. Every street corner is littered with signs. Your neighbor backs a candidate/issue you hate and clutters their yard with annoyance. Your email is flooded with spam. It's chaos, clutter and controversy - its election season...

Mario Villegas brought a wrongful death case for the unborn fetus he fathered. Mario's wife recieved an abortion. Four years later Mario sues the medical providers for the abortion. Mario's case is baseless, even in light of overturning Roe v. Wade. Was it legal, however, for Mario to bring the case when he knows the case should lose under existing law? Listen in.

The Right Way and The Wrong Way to Use Wrongful Death Statutes... - Is That Even Legal? Bob stopped by his colleagues office one day and saw a shredded tire sitting on the carpet. Another day, a visit featured a smashed bicycle in roughly the same space. What was going on in the office of catastrophic injury lawyer Michael Medina? T...

I wanted to explore what it means to be overturned. When the Supreme Court reverses decades of law, it tends to destabilize our society. Should we, as the consumers of the law, be worried? I talk on the podcast with Ilan Wurman, a constitutional expert, about what it means when the court overturns a law.

Overturned! Major Court Decisions Can Instantly Change Decades of Law - Is That Even Legal? The law of the land. You get used to it. Maybe you rely on it. Then, in a blink of an eye it can change. How should you think about that? Is it good, bad, or indifferent to our society when cases are overturned? What does it say about our Constit...

"This only I understood, that opinions and definitions of things were accounted true or false, not in accordance with their nature and the truth of the arguments, but in proportion to the talents of those who supported them." The Recognitions of Clement

I see lots of interesting will provisions. Today I read one that says something like: "[To my nephew, I leave] a defensive driving course (not basic drivers ED). I know my nephew will be [in his thirty's when I die but] that is exactly what I intend." How bad does your driving have to be for your uncle to leave you a driver's education course for your inheritance?

The optimist inside me says that every crowd fund helps the person named. The cynic inside me knows I am being duped. Can I stop the cheats? When I donate, does the IRS tax the donee? You may not like the answers, but you will be surprised. I talk with Kelsi Lane about the good and bad of crowd funding.

Who Gets The Money Crowdsourced for Charity? - Is That Even Legal? You have it in your heart to give to a charity. There is a site set up for donations like yours. All good right? Not so fast!Who organized the effort? How much will ACTUALLY go to the intended recipients? What if you are scammed? Listen in as a...

Bad actors use bankruptcy. At least that what people say. What do experts say? I talk with Ron Holmes about why bad actors can't cheat in bankruptcy.

Do Bad Actors Use Bankruptcy as a Shield? - Is That Even Legal? Many say there is a coming recession the likes of which this country hasn't seen in years. If you are behind on your bills with signs you may not recover, or if your business needs to restructure debt...bankruptcy is the fresh start you need. Cont...

What does King Henry, II, and our current court system have in common? I talk with Justice Kathryn Hackett King and Justice James P. Beene about this and so much more. How are Supreme Court Justices in Arizona chosen? Can you vote them out? What makes someone a good US or AZ Supreme Court Justice, and how can you tell before he/she starts the job? Listen in and find out.

Supreme Court Spotlight - Featuring Justices King and Beene from the Arizona Supreme Court - Is That Even Legal? We have witnessed another U.S. Supreme Court confirmation recently. We have also witnessed the controversy when a draft SCOTUS majority opinion was leaked to the media resulting in issues of privacy and protest.How do nomination processes differ ...

My estate plan is relatively simple, but my life is uncomplicated. Your estate plan should be . . . https://www.buzzsprout.com/831556/10517564-which-trust-can-you-trust-will-your-estate-plan-leave-your-heirs-high-and-dry.

Which Trust Can You Trust? Will Your Estate Plan Leave Your Heirs High and Dry? - Is That Even Legal? Welcome to the definitive Estate Planning podcast episode.1. Can You Trust Your Trust?2. If You Are One of the Thousands of Business Owners Planning to Sell Your Business This Year...How Can Your Protect Your Wealth Once You've Accomplished The S...