Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they give you all the tips on how to survive your second year of law school from summer jobs, second year classes, networking, and the MPRE.
*If you haven't listened to Episode 12 already, we highly recommend listening to it before listening to this episode.*
After a Midwest wife and mother is told by the FBI that she is the target of a murder for hire plot on the dark web, her life is turned upside down. When Amy Allwine is found dead in her home, law enforcement begin questioning whether it really was suicide or murder. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they take you through the months leading up to Amy Allwine's death and the murder trial that followed.
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Allwine v. State, No. A22-1378 (Minn. Jul. 19, 2023)
CBS News "Click for a Killer, Part 1" https://www.cbsnews.com/video/click-for-a-killer-part-1/ State v. Allwine, 963 N.W.2d 178 (Minn. 2021)
Join Lyndsie and Lauryn this week for a discussion of recent events surrounding the tragedy of OceanGate's Titan Submersible and the possible legal implications of extreme tourism.
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Harrison, M. (2023). Imploded submersible apparently lacked extremely basic location tech. The Byte.
Harte, J. (2023). From Titanic tours to space exploration: extreme tourism is on the rise. Thomson Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/extreme-tourism-allows-ultra-wealthy-explore-new-frontiers-2023-06-21/
Queen, J. (2023). Titanic sub: victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers. Thomson Reuters.
When the Osage Nation move to Oklahoma, oil was soon discovered on their land. The presence of the black gold forever changed the Osage people and brought prospectors from across the country. However, soon bodies of Osage tribe members and their allies are found start accumulating at a concerning rate. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they cover the history of the tribe, the murders, and corruption that are the center of Leonardo DiCaprio's new movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, and the creation of the FBI.
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Grann, D. (2023a). Killers of the Flower Moon: Oil, money, murder and the birth of the FBI. Simon & Schuster.
Lyndsie and Lauryn are back this week with an episode discussing the 2021 disappearance of Emmilee Risling from the Yurok reservation in Northern California. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they discuss the still unsolved disappearance and the importance of raising awareness for missing and murdered indigenous persons.
Emmilee is 32 years old, 5’2 and weighs 140 pounds. She has short brown hair and eyes of the same color. If you have information regarding Emmilee’s current location please contact the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Dispatch at (530) 625-4202.
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Bull, B. (2022). The case of emmilee risling's disappearance has relatives and MMIW advocates calling for greater attention and better data collection. KLCC Oregon. https://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2022-02-21/the-case-of-emilee-rislings-disappearance-has-relatives-and-mmiw-advocates-calling-for-greater-attention-and-better-data-collection
Contrares, J. (2023). Missing and murdered indigenous peoples awarenss month. Administration for children and families. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2023/05/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-peoples-mmip-awareness-month#:~:text=Missing%20and%20Murdered%20Indigenous%20Peoples%20(MMIP)%20Awareness%20Month,-Listen&text=Every%20May%205th%2C%20grassroots,disappeared%20and%20have%20been%20murdered.
Cook, E. (2023). Where is Emmilee Risling? Missing, murdered indigenous women cases hampered by 50s era law. CBS News.
Flaccus, G. (2022). A young california mom disappears, the latest native woman to go missing, few are paying attention. Desert Sun. https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2022/02/21/emmilee-risling-among-string-missing-and-murdered-native-american-indian-women-california-mmiw-fbi/6883917001/#
KTVU Staff. (2022). Emmilee Risling missing: search continues for native mom in california. Fox KTVU.
https://www.ktvu.com/news/northern-california-woman-missing-over-4-months-search-continues
National Congress of American Indians (2021). Research Policy Update: State of the data on violence against american indian and alaska native women and girls. NCAI Policy Research Center. https://www.ncai.org/policy-research-center/research-data/prc-publications/NCAI_VAWA_Data_Update_2021_FINAL.pdf
Not Invisible Act (2019) https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ166/PLAW-116publ166.pdf
Sovereign Bodies Institute:
https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/community-projects
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Savana's Act (2020) https://www.justice.gov/tribal/mmip/SavannasAct#:~:text=Specifically%2C%20the%20Act%20changed%20the,Assault%2C%20and%20Stalking%20Grant%20Program.
Sze, K. & Davis, R. (2022). Native american tribe issues emergency declaration over cases of missing women along ca coast. ABC News. https://abc7news.com/emmilee-risling-native-american-women-missing-california-coast-murdered/11616025/
For the final episode in the Bike Safety Awareness Month series Lyndsie and Lauryn sit down with Catherine Hardee, cyclist and Professor of Law at California Western School of Law, for a discussion about global efforts to improve cyclist safety. Join Lyndsie, Lauryn, and their special guest this week in a conversation about how we can all make small efforts to help save the environment and make the roads a safer place for our cyclists.
On this week's episode of A Place in the Courtroom, Lyndsie and Lauryn sit down with returning special guest Melissa Rose as they are joined by David Bray, the other plaintiff in the case against the County of Fresno, to discuss what it was like sitting through trial while the jury decided their case. Join Lyndsie, Lauryn, and their guests this week as they talk about what its like being on the client's side of a jury trial.
When two cyclists were injured after encountering a sand pile 99 feet long, 4 feet wide, and up to 8 inches deep in the middle of a designated bike lane, attorneys at Miles, Sears & Eanni and Fowler, Helsel & Vogt began lawsuits against the County of Fresno for a dangerous condition of public property on Auberry Road. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn and special guests Doug Gordon and John Fowler as they discuss what it is like being a trial attorney, suing a government entity, and the specific case of Melissa Rose and David Bray v. County of Fresno in Episode 15 of A Place in the Courtroom.
To read the Court of Appeal opinion, read here: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/nonpub/F079483.PDF
For the first episode of Bike Safety Awareness month Lyndsie and Lauryn sat down with two guests, cyclists Melissa Rose and John Moore, as they discuss the safety threats facing cyclists on the road each day. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as their guests share the story of a case that demonstrates the need for additional safety measures to protect cyclists.
Links:
Ride of Silence: https://rideofsilence.org/main.php
Fresno Ride of Silence: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/2023-ride-of-silence/8849267771810686/?mibextid=RQdjqZ&paipv=0&eav=AfbvOeep9gEOjXirYUS3FTGlRaOrlxrL6geC86oPdchLWS_W_G_J0Q49ky6rpyD4w9A&_rdr
When the Italian Supreme Court reversed a sexual assault conviction on the basis of the victim wearing jeans, the female lawmakers went on a denim strike until the decision was changed. This act inspired the creation of Denim Day by Peace Over Violence as a way to “practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding sexual violence”. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they explore the original jeans defense case (and unfortunately, others recognized by courts), the history of sexual assault laws in Italy, and the use of victim's clothing in sexual assault cases in different countries, including the United States, in Episode 13 of A Place in the Courtroom.
Don't forget to wear your denim on Wednesday, April 26 and tag us on social media!
For more information about Denim Day, visit https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/denim-day
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In Cases of Sexual Assault, Clothing Can No Longer Be Used as Evidence of Consent Under New California Law
KVCR | By Jonathan Linden
Is Clothing Probative of Attitude or Intent? Implication for Rape and Sexual Harassment Cases
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Rape, Blue Jeans, and Judicial Developments in Italy - GGU Benedetta Faedi
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All jokes and Legally Blonde references aside...navigating the law school process can be daunting to anyone. Choosing which school to apply to, the application process itself (hello LSAT and personal statement), seat deposits, and preparing for classes all seem like foreign territory. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they answer the questions submitted by you, as well as discuss their own experiences navigating law school in Episode 12 of A Place in the Courtroom.
This week Lyndsie and Lauryn sat down with not one...not two...but THREE incredible guests: Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno Police Chief Paco Baldaerrama, and Flindt Anderson, president and founder of PAIN (Parents and Addicts in Need), a Central Valley based non-profit specializing in rehabilitation and support services for those affected by substance abuse. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they discuss the ongoing fentanyl epidemic and its heartbreaking impact on our communities.
Sources:
To buy tickets to support PAIN at the 2023 PINC Fresno Gala visit https://wedoauctions.com/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=feteenrose&form_name=tix
To learn more about PAIN visit https://painnonprofit.org/
For information regarding some of the community resources mentioned in this episode visit https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/resources/fentanyl-danger-in-fresno-county
When superstar Taylor Swift announced her long awaited Era's Tour, fans were eager to get their hands on tickets, but doing so proved to be no easy task. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn in Episode 10 of A Place In the Courtroom as they discuss the class action lawsuit that fans filed against Ticketmaster in response to a disastrous pre-sale experience.
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Barfus v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et. al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV37958. Retrieved from https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23379276-ticketmaster-lawsuit
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Gonzalez, L. (2023). California dad goes viral watching. monitor, not taylor swift at show. KMPH Fox 26 News. https://kmph.com/news/local/hanford-dad-caught-watching-monitor-not-taylor-swift-at-show-goes-viral?fbclid=IwAR1wFqOHv51EgiFgJoltJCPm6u13iywapJAVPDnIpK8aiY9DtWlAwRsSnhE
Treisman, R. (2022). Dozens of taylor swift fans sue ticketmaster in the wake of ticket sale fiasco. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/06/1140968805/taylor-swift-fans-ticketmaster-lawsuit
Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they each interview a special guest for the last episode of Women's History Month. Past President of the Fresno County Bar Association Cristina Jelladian-Buchner of Jelladian-Buchner Law, APC joins Lauryn to discuss her career as a family law attorney and her path to being a law firm owner while balancing work and family life. Rachelle Golden of Golden Law joins Lyndsie to talk about practicing law as a young woman, standing up for yourself, and advice for choosing a career in law.
For more information about Cristina Jelladian-Buchner, visit https://www.559familylaw.com/.
For more information about Rachelle Golden, visit https://goldenadadefense.com/.
As Germany recovers from its staggering defeat in World War I, Adolf Hitler and his radical ideologies bewitch many Germans, including young women who eagerly join the ranks of the League of German Girls and the Nazi party. Many of these seemingly innocent young women would go on to commit some of the most horrific acts within the Nazi concentration camps, yet it is something history has seemed to forget. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn as they take you through the recent history of war crimes, the lives of six Nazi women and their prosecutions, or lack thereof, and the societal views of women as war criminals in Episode 8 of A Place In The Courtroom.
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Meet Irma Grese, "The Beautiful Beast" And One Of The Nazis' Most Feared Guards -All That's Interesting
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Nazi Camp Guard Maria Mandl Sent 500,000 Women To Their Deaths – And Loved Every Minute Of It -Dimuro
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ABOTA lawyer and Managing Partner at Church Law Group, Rayma Church, joins Lyndsie and Lauryn to share some of the wisdom she has gained in her career as a female trial attorney.
For more information about Rayma Church, visit the Church Law website at https://church-law.com/our-team/
When a small town in Illinois puts too much trust in one city employee, the city falls victim to the largest municipal fraud case in U.S. history spanning multiple decades. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn in Episode 7 of A Place in the Courtroom as they discuss “Pink Collar Crime” and the case of Rita Crundwell.
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Schultz, K. (2020 May 19). Crundwell withdraws federal request. The Dixon Telegraph. https://www.newspapers.com/image/664918655
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United States Magistrate Judge Erica Grosjean joins Lyndsie and Lauryn to discuss her career path to the bench, advice for law students/young attorneys, and practicing law today in Special Episode 2.
For more information about Judge Grosjean, visit the United States District Court, Eastern District of California page at https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/CAEDnew/index.cfm/judges/all-judges/50351/united-states-magistrate-judge-erica-p-grosjean-epg/
When Plumas County Child Protective Services receives a call for child abuse, the investigators were not prepared for what they discovered in the backseat of Tami Jo Huntsman's SUV. The investigation lead to a storage unit in Redding, California where police found a grizzly discovery of two bodies concealed in plastic bins. Join Lyndsie and Lauryn in (the real) Episode 6 of a Place in the Courtroom as they discuss the case of Tami Jo Huntsman and Gonzalo Curiel.
**Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of severe child abuse and murder**
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Larson, A. (2020, December 7). Gonzalo Curiel, Salinas child murderer, sentenced. KSBW. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.ksbw.com/article/teen-who-murdered-salinas-children-sentenced/22118800
Larson, A., & Cortez, F. (2018, April 20). Accused Salinas Child Killer attacked in Jail. KSBW. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.ksbw.com/article/accused-salinas-child-killer-attacked-in-jail/19867552
Miller, M. E. (2015, December 16). Woman who longed to be 'best mom I can be' suspected in death of 2 kids found in California Storage Unit. NDTV.com. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/woman-who-longed-to-be-best-mom-i-can-be-suspected-in-death-of-2-kids-found-in-california-storage-un-1255690
People v. Curiel (October 20, 2020, 6th DCA) 2020 WL 6143679
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Join Lyndsie and Lauryn for the first special episode for Women's History Month as they discuss the current status of women in law, their path to the legal field, and their experiences so far.
To learn more about Women in the Legal Profession, visit the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2022 at https://www.abalegalprofile.com/women.php#anchor2.
