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  • Meet Duty - Your Guide to Responsibility.
    2024/10/24

    Meet Superhero Duty, the protector of responsibility, as he swoops in to save the day when people forget their legal obligations. In this episode, we break down what `duty’ means in everyday life and how it helps keep everyone safe. Simple, clear, and fun — because `Hold up, wait a minute, something ain’t right!’

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    8 分
  • But-For Causation: Would It Have Happened Without You?
    2024/10/22

    Join us as we explore but-for causation through a sibling chase gone wrong! When a TV comes crashing down, we ask the key legal question: would it have happened without your actions? Find out how this simple but crucial concept shapes the law and who gets blamed when things go wrong.

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    9 分
  • Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad: How Far Does Responsibility Go?
    2024/10/19

    Join us as we explore the famous Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad case through a playful sibling chase that spirals out of control. We’ll break down key legal concepts like causation and foreseeability, and discover how far responsibility really goes when things go wrong. Expect simple, engaging explanations-no law degree required!

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    8 分
  • Comparative Negligence: Sharing the Blame.
    2024/10/17

    Explore comparative negligence through a playful sibling chase and real-world examples. Learn how responsibility is shared when both parties are at fault, and see how the law divides the blame to ensure a fair outcome.

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    8 分
  • Contributory Negligence: The All or Nothing Rule.
    2024/10/15

    Join us aw we break down contributory negligence, where even a small mistake can cost you everything. Through a playful sibling chase and real world examples, we explore how this all-or-nothing rule works and why most states have moved away from it.

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    9 分
  • Orientation. Welcome To Law School in Plain English.
    2024/10/15

    Thanks for listening to Law School in Plain English. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe/follow and leave a review. Join me next time as we break down another legal concept — one principle at a time, all in 15 minutes or less.

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    2 分
  • Negligence: Who Is Responsible When Someone Gets Hurt?
    2024/10/11

    What happens when things go wrong and someone gets hurt? In this episode, we dive into the world of negligence—who’s to blame and why. From falling objects to missed safety measures, we’ll break down the key elements of negligence with some humor and real-life examples. Join us as we make sense of the law, one (almost) dodged disaster at a time.

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    6 分
  • Res Ipsa: When the Accident Speaks for Itself.
    2024/10/10

    In this episode, we dive into the legal doctrine of res Ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) and how to prove negligence without direct evidence. We break down this key legal concept in under 15 minutes using a simple, relatable scenario to show how it works.

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    6 分