Legal Anatomy of Current Events is a weekly podcast that will be reviewing a wide range of national topics and the legal issues involved. Gary Bell and Brad Pollock are Denver lawyers and their law firm is Bell & Pollock. We are lawyers, experts, and advocates and our mission is to educate you on the law and how these national topics may affect you, delivered in a plain-language explanation of the law. Learn about what’s happening regarding the most pressing legal issues of our time in a non ...
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The US Supreme Court--the Federal Statute--And the January 6th Rioters--Are the Convicted Rioters Going to Simply Walk Out of Jail?
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision to take a case challenging how the Justice Department prosecutes January 6 rioters has already put on hold several rioters’ sentencings and could affect hundreds more cases — including Donald Trump’s. If the challenge is successful, the Supreme Court could potentially wipe away two of the four counts that special…
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Movies, Guns, and Manslaughter Side Bar on "Rust"
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The chief weapons handler on the Rust movie set was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the 2021 fatal, on-set shooting of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by the actor Alec Baldwin. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March for mistakenly loading a live round into the revolver Baldwin used in the film.…
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Trump Not Barred From the Ballot For Insurrection. But A NM State Official Was
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The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Though the Supreme Court ruled states don’t have the ability to bar Trump or other candidates for federal offices from the ballot, the justices said different ru…
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Trump's Inflated Value of Assets & the New York Law
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Former President Donald Trump and his company committed fraud by overstating the value of their assets, a New York judge ruled. The New York Attorney General may start collecting Trump assets. How does that really work?Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Donald Trump & E Jean Carroll: Can She Actually Collect the $83 million?
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A federal jury said Donald Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in compensatory and punitive damages for defaming her. Does Trump actually have to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll? Not immediately, at least. Mr. Trump vowed to appeal the verdict, a process that could take months or more and while he is waiting for an appellate court to …
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Ketamine, Paramedics, The Police and Death: The Criminal Trial
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Two Colorado paramedics are on trial for their alleged role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a young man who died after police detained him and medics injected him with a powerful sedative. Did the paramedics violate their training protocols by failing to examine McClain before injecting him with the maximum allowed dose of ketamine?…
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Campaign Money, Finances and Wire Fraud
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Sam Miele, a fundraiser for expelled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with impersonating an aide to then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. According to court records, Miele misrepresented himself as a high-ranking congressional aide to then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deceive donors and then used their money to pad h…
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Insurrections, Rebellions and Elections: What a recipe!
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A Colorado judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump “engaged in an insurrection” on January 6, 2021, but rejected an attempt to remove him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot, finding that the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” doesn’t apply to presidents. Or does it? You decide.Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Donald Trump and 18 others have been indicted in Georgia over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. Bell & Pollock explain the many legal elements in of this historic case.Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Floods, Fires, Disaster! Then Your Homeowners Insurance Company Drops You.
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Insurance companies are not offering or are not renewing insurance policies in some states to shield themselves from ballooning losses from natural disasters. Can they do that? And what can you do if your policy isn't renewed?Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Tried and Acquitted...But Still Going to Jail! How? Wow!
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Maybe astonishing, but true. You can be acquitted in court and still go to jail. It's perfectly legal.Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Aretha Franklin’s Will--Will the Real Will Please Stand Up
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Aretha Franklin left behind two wills, scrawled in notebooks and on pieces of paper, that were found inside her home after her death. The wills disagreed on which family members would control her estate. With $80 million at stake, how would the court decide which will is the way?Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Supreme Court Justices Finances, Gifts, Travel. Ethics? Rules?
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Ethical concerns are swirling around the nation’s highest court. All-expenses-paid trips, book promotions and property selling. Some of the court’s judges are mired in ethical controversies. What's the story and what's at stake?Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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What’s Up With Insider Trading? Really?
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Martha Stewart did it and it wasn't a good thing. Insider trading involves trading in a public company's stock or other securities by someone with non-public information about the company. But is it illegal?Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Jack Daniels v. Bad Spaniels Dog Toys-Trademark Infringement?
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In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a dog toymaker infringed on the trademark of the whiskey maker. Did the Court get it right or is it barking up the wrong tree? Gary Bell & Brad Pollock step into it for you to decide.Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Rap Music In the Courtroom-Is it A Confession or 1st Amendment Expression
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Artistic freedom is a right afforded under the First Amendment; however, many rap artists that run afoul of the law have had their lyrics held against them in a court of law. Is using the lyrics fair game or off limits? Brad Pollock breaks it down and you decide.Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Understanding the Debt Ceiling-- What is the fight about?
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Once a routine act by Congress, the vote to raise the debt ceiling allows the Treasury Department to continue borrowing money to pay the nation’s already incurred bills. So what is the fight about?Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Cruise Ship Vacation Excursions--Are They Safe? What You Should Know
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Cruise ship excursions offer a chance for sightseeing and adventure but there are some fundamental facts you should have before you venture off the ship to have fun.Oleh legalanatomy/GaryBell
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Tiger Woods – And The NDA – And The “Speak Out” Act – And The Girl Friend – Got Legal Analysis?
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Today we are talking about Tiger Woods & The NDA. What is a "Non-Disclosure Agreement" (NDA)? Tiger Woods, his girlfriend, his trust, his NDA - that is what you will learn about in today's episode! Why do we have NDA? What are they all about? You will find out today - Download, Listen & Subscribe! Bell & Pollock is a law firm located in Denver Colo…
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Abortion Pills And The Law – A Legal My-Oh-My!
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Today Gary and Brad are discussing -"Abortion Pills And The Law ". What did the overturning of "Roe vs. Wade" do to affect abortion pills and people's access to them? What is the "legal why" on this topic? Roe vs Wade moved the abortion decision away from the Federal government and gave it to the states and that becomes critical to today's discussi…
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Mickey Mouse, Governor DeSantis and Prisons – WOW! (The Legal Analysis of Florida and Disney)
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In this episode, Gary will go over: Mickey Mouse, Governor DeSantis, and Prisons – WOW!? Florida Vs. Disney: Do you really know the details of this case? What is Reedy Creek? We cover why this is an essential part of this legal analysis. Who started this 'fight'? When Disney World moved in it was going to be quite a boom to the economy! However, th…
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So Your Toaster Caught On Fire - So What?
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In this week's episode, Gary Bell covers the legal breakdown of "Defective Products" and what to do if a product you own is defective. Whether it be a top-load Samsung washer, a Freestanding large TV stand, or a rock-and-play sleeper; it's about products in your house and those things you own that may be defective or become defective and what you s…
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Sidebar - (Review & Update) Colorado River Water - I’m From The Government and I’m Here To Help
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In our last episode on this topic which aired in February 2023, Gary Bell and Brad Pollock covered "Colorado River & Water Rights". Who owns this water? And who is in control of this water and has rights to it? As a recap, the law is called "Prior Appropriation" - In the old days - you're trying to make a homestead and you mark your land next to th…
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Trump Indictment - What Really Are The Charges?
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This week Gary Bell and Brad Pollock are talking about the "Trump Indictment". If you want to know what the charges really mean - what they really are and if you want to know what the thread of evidence is to support those charges you won't want to miss today's episode! Download, Listen & Subscribe! We are Bell & Pollock, P.C., a Denver law firm an…
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Sidebar: (Review and Update) Dominion V. Fox – Summary Judgement Motions – Mean What?
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Gary and Brad are discussing the MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS in the case of Dominion vs. Fox. In our previous show on March 2nd, Brad explained the law of defamation and then went into the case explaining where Dominion vs. Fox has a higher burden of proof and a higher standard in this lawsuit. You can go back, catch up and listen to this episode! https://l…
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Putin Arrest Warrant - So What?
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Today we are talking about the "Putin Arrest Warrant" and the the International Criminal Court. What do you know about this criminal court? The International Criminal Court (ICC) is who issued this warrant and does this mean anything? Who are they that they can issue a warrant and think they have the authority to do so? We cover the background on t…
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Alec Baldwin & The Gun - What’s Up With That?
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In this episode, Gary Bell & Brad Pollock are discussing the case of "Alec Baldwin & The Gun - What's Up With That?". By now everyone has heard of the shooting that took place on the set of the movie "Rust" in New Mexico where the director died after Alec Baldwin shot a gun with live ammunition and hit the director. What do you think about gun safe…
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Today Gary and Brad are discussing the "Ohio Train Derailment". What about the air? What about the water and the land and people's property? Who is responsible? Last week we covered administrative agencies and how they control your life. And now they are involved in this Ohio train derailment. Learn more today - Download/listen and subscribe! We ar…
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Can Administrative Agencies Control Our Lives?
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This week Gary and Brad discuss "Can Administrative Agencies legally Control Our Lives?" Do we have to do what these agencies say we have to do? - For instance, the EPA, FDA, CDC, or the IRS? We have Congress, the courts, and the executive branch. Who are these people from the Administrative agencies? Do these agencies work against what the framers…
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Today's topic is a hot-button topic! Gary and Brad are discussing the case Dominion vs. Fox. This is a non-partisan show and without taking sides, you get a legal analysis and legal breakdown so that you can make up your own mind. Brad begins by explaining briefly the law of defamation and then they jump into the case where Dominion vs. Fox has a h…
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”1983 Actions” - Money Damages for Police Misconduct
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This week Gary Bell and Brad Pollock discuss "1983 Actions"- This is where an individual or family can sue the government for monetary damages. We are discussing the case of Tyrie Nichols in Memphis. Only special circumstances create a 1983 Action. We will be going over this and giving you information on what constitutes an action like this and the…
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In this episode, Gary Bell and Brad Pollock cover "Colorado River & Water Rights". Who owns this water? What states does the Colorado river go through? And who is in control of this water and has rights to it? Learn more about the history and the legal rights of this waterway. Bell & Pollock is a law firm in Denver Colorado. If you have questions a…
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What Are Executive Orders? - Can Biden Cancel Student Debt with an Executive Order -PART 2
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In PART 2 we continue to discuss Executive Orders. President Biden recently issues an Executive Order canceling student loan debt. Can he or any President do this? Presidents have been issuing Executive Orders for years. What are Executive Orders? They are not statutes passed by Congress and they are not rules or regulations issued by the administr…
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What Are Executive Orders? - Can Biden Cancel Student Debt with an Executive Order - PART 1
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In this episode, we discuss Executive Orders. President Biden recently issues an Executive Order canceling student loan debt. Can he or any President do this? Presidents have been issuing Executive Orders for years. What are Executive Orders? They are not statutes passed by Congress and they are not rules or regulations issued by the administrative…
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Free Speech - Refusing to Bake a Cake or Make a Website - PART 2
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Last week in PART ONE we learned about the 2012 Masterpiece Cake Shop case out of Colorado. Colorado has an anti-discrimination statute and this cake shop was accused of violating this statute by refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple. What does this mean for this and similar cases? Then on December 5th, 2022, the Supreme Court heard argumen…
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Railroad Strike! - Unions & Management Contracts and the Government Involvement
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Today Gary Bell and Brad Pollock discuss the Railroad strike and the unions and management contracts. We show you how the government can impair and get involved with a contract between two private parties. The government is mandating the terms and conditions for employment for the unions and the company. How can they do that? What power does the go…
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Free Speech - Refusing to Bake a Cake or Make a Website - PART 1
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On December 5th, 2022 the Supreme Court heard arguments with regard to the "303 Creative" case from Littleton, CO where the woman refuses to make a website for the LGBTQ community. This also brings up the "Masterpiece Cake Shop" case (also from Colorado). What are your rights to free speech? What are the case requirements to free speech? Learn abou…
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Lithium Batteries - Dangers & Usage Information
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In this episode, we go over lithium batteries as well as the dangers of the 18650 lithium battery. The 18650 is being sold as a stand-alone battery that looks like a AA battery. It will cause injury and possible explosion. Learn about these dangers and why this is being sold this way. Learn about the legal cases on lithium batteries and how these a…
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Mass Torts- What is a Mass Tort?
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WELCOME to the inaugural episode of our new podcast "Legal Anatomy of Current Events". We will be reviewing a wide range of national topics and the legal issues involved. In this first episode, we talk about MASS TORTS - What is a Mass Tort? - What does a Mass Tort mean? - and how does it get started. Sit back, join us and Anatomize your mind! Our …
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