Sinopsis
TMZ's lawyers Jason Beckerman and Derek Kaufman loiter at the intersection of law and entertainment, where they look closely at the personalities, events and trends driving the world of celebrity and how the law affects it all. You might learn something then again you probably wont but either way it will be a fun ride!
Episodios
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042 Death on a Country Road - Should Bachelor Chris Soules Go To Prison for Killing a Man?
04/05/2017 Duración: 25minChris Soules fled the scene of a wreck that left a man dead, and there’s evidence the former Bachelor may have been boozing. But was this really a crime, or just a tragic accident that has devastated an Iowa farm town — on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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041 Censory Overload – The Liberal Crackdown on Conservative Speakers At Universities.
27/04/2017 Duración: 25minBerkeley caved to student outcry, cancelling speeches by Ann Coulter and Milo Yiannopolous. The University cited safety concerns, but the Right’s not buying it. Leading conservative voices, Gavin McInnes and Tomi Lahren, join Behind the Bar to discuss.
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039 United We Sue – The Case Against United Airlines and the Chicago PD.
20/04/2017 Duración: 24minUnited Airlines is under fire after video surfaced of cops brutally dragging a man off a flight for no. But did they really do anything wrong, and how much (if anything) will they pay? Jason and Derek wade through the turbulence on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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040 UnPatriotic – The Strange Timing and Lasting Damage of Aaron Hernandez’s Death
20/04/2017 Duración: 24minJust when there was a glimmer of hope, Aaron Hernandez hanged himself. But was this the last act of a psychopath, or a final “f you” to his victim and former team? All this, and why Hernandez – technically – died an innocent man, on this week’s BTB.
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038 Revisiting Casey Anthony The Murder, the Lies, and the Implausible Not-Guilty Verdict.
06/04/2017 Duración: 22minCallie Anthony was murdered six years ago, and all the evidence damns her mother as the killer. Despite proof that Casey misled cops, concocted suspects, and had the “smell of death” in her car, a jury set her free. Behind the Bar takes a look back.
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037 Illegal Use of the Hands - The Fine Line Between a Little Bit of Fun, and a Whole Lotta Jail Time
30/03/2017 Duración: 20minEzekiel Elliot and Cuba Gooding may be prosecuted for yanking clothes off unsuspecting women. But are charges warranted, or just politically correct? All this - and how a woman’s “no” may lead to “yes” when prosecuting sex crimes - on Behind the Bar.
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036 The Tom Brady Affair - How the FBI Cracked the Case of the Stolen Super Bowl Jersey … With a Little Help from the Mexican Federales
23/03/2017 Duración: 28minFederal agents found Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey. But why were the Feds involved at all, and at what cost to taxpayers? A former FBI bigwig explains. All this – and why the culprit may get a life sentence – on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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034 War of the Words – Can ESPN Fire Someone Over Possibly Misplaced Twitter Outrage?
16/03/2017 Duración: 27minAn ESPN commentator learned the hard way that words really matter when it comes to describing Venus Williams. But should he have been fired? Van Lathan joins to discuss the sticky issue of word choice in the modern era on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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035 Express Yourself … At Your Own Risk – Did Snoop Dogg and Madonna Cross the Line With Their Trump Criticism?
16/03/2017 Duración: 26minCelebs are threatening the Prez in songs and speeches. But did Snoop and the Material Girl cross the line from artistic expression to a crime? All this – and what’s the law say about publishing stolen tax returns – on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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033 Hollywood Discriminates! – And Here’s Why We Wouldn’t Want it Any Other Way
09/03/2017 Duración: 24minHollywood has a history of discrimination, and the law has always been on its side. But there’s a darn good reason the “industry” isn’t subject to anti-discrimination laws, and why you wouldn’t want it any other way — on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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032 Is That A #Ad…Or Just A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen?
23/02/2017 Duración: 21minIf you thought picking the best Selfie to post on Instagram was tough, try posting sponsored content. Why has this seemingly simple task haunted even the Mighty Kardashians? All this – and can you fire a warning shot – on this week’s episode.
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031 Slack Talk – The Subtle Way Great Big Companies Might Be Ripping You Off
16/02/2017 Duración: 25minStarbucks, Nestle and others are accused of shorting candy lovers and coffee sippers of their daily dose of delicious. Is it a rounding error, or a plot to bilk consumers? All this – and is Harrison Ford too old to fly – on this week’s episode.
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029 The App-ocalypse – The Biggest Threat To Ridesharing and Online Dating Sites… The Lawyers!
09/02/2017 Duración: 26minSexual predators and other bad guys threaten anyone who Ubers and Tinders in the shared economy. Victims want millions and lawyers are mobilizing, but are the apps to blame? All this -and how far do Executive Orders go- on Behind the Bar.
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030 Out of Formation: Is Queen Bey Nothin’ But a Common Thief?
09/02/2017 Duración: 26minMusicians are inspired by the beats and lyrics of their predecessors, but when does inspiration become theft? A Beatle paid millions, and Beyoncè may be next. All this – and did Zepplin steal the intro to Stairway – on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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028 A Dog’s Purpose Controversy – Should This Be the End of Animals in Movies?
26/01/2017 Duración: 29minAnimal movies are as old as the medium itself. But with CGI advances and horror stories from movie sets, should we still put our furry friends on film? A PETA bigwig takes on a movie honcho–with Derek and Jason in the crossfire–on this week’s episode.
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027 Donald Trump: You Can’t Duck the Tough Questions for 4 years… or Can You?
19/01/2017 Duración: 20minDonald Trump is at war with the media. But can he sue them into submission, or kick them out of the White House for asking hard questions? All this – and why Derek’s cool with journalists being baked in the West Wing on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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026 Kim Kardashian’s Alleged Abductors CAUGHT! — But Will Her Testimony Convict Them?
12/01/2017 Duración: 27minParis cops nabbed 17 for tying up and robbing Kim K. But will they do time, or will Her Highness wither under cross and see the bad guys go free? An expert schools Jason and Derek on French criminal justice, on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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025 Hey Arnold: It’s Not A Tumor — It’s a Trademark Violation … Maybe.
05/01/2017 Duración: 24minArnold Schwarzenegger’s best known as The Terminator, but can “Celebrity Apprentice” just steal his iconic movie line to promote the show? All this– and how Paris Hilton and Blac Chyna can teach Ahhnold a few things about trademark law —on this week’s Behind the Bar.
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024 Phil Ivey – Casino Cheat or Gambling Genius?
29/12/2016 Duración: 24minPoker legend Phil Ivey lost a big bet – a judge ordered him to give back $10 million in winnings for breaking house rules. But did he cheat or just outsmart the casino? “Bringing Down the House” author Ben Mezrich joins Jason and Derek to discuss.
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023 Oklahoma Football Star’s Brutal Beatdown – A Horrific Spectacle… But Was It A Crime?
22/12/2016 Duración: 24minOU star running back Joe Mixon was caught on video unleashing a devastating knockout blow to a female classmate. But is he a vicious women beater or just a man standing his ground? Derek and Jason take sides, on this week’s Behind the Bar.