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Weekly Docket
Dive into the world of law with 'Weekly Docket,' hosted by Silberman Law Firm's Phil Silberman. Get the latest on landmark cases, practical law, and a unique perspective on the legal landscape. Join us for a weekly exploration of law like you've never heard it before.
Episodes
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TX Bans Free Speech at Night, Bonding Around a Lien & Clients Who Don't Listen
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they explore a new Texas law that bans "expressive activities" on public university…
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Prenup, Hard to Find Heirs & Nasty Lawyers that File Friday Motions
This week on the Weekly Docket, Join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss what a prenuptial agreement for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might look…
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10 Commandments Struck Down in TX Schools, Contesting a Will & Jon Bonck Says Why He's Beating Dan Crenshaw
This week on the Weekly Docket, Join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss the Texas judge's ruling that struck down the law requiring the Ten…
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Ten Commandments in Texas Schools, Civil Remedies for Theft, & The Ethics of Lawyer Threats
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack Texas’ new law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and the constitutional battles it’s facing…
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Texas Redistricting, Filing for an LLC and DBA & No Parking Signs & The Law
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the legalities of Texas redistricting and gerrymandering, including the "cracking" and…
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Secret FBI Room Discovered, Nonprofit Tax Myths Busted & How to Scam a Lawyer
On Episode 81 of the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the shocking discovery of a secret FBI room filled with documents tied to a possible government…
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Texas Bans Phones in Schools, Trusts & Asset Protection, The SUPPLY Act to Solve Housing Crisis
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris weigh in on Texas’ new law banning student phones during class time and the arguments for and against the move…
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Biggie Estate Battle, Special Appearances, TikTok Dances, Aura Farming, Copyright Law & Influencer IP
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris discuss the brewing legal battle over Notorious B.I.G.’s $200 million music catalog and the estate’s dispute…
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Texas' Porn Law Upheld, Wrap Transactions Revisited & Instagram Bans
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down the Supreme Court’s surprising decision to uphold Texas’ age verification law for online adult…
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Lululemon Sues the Pants Off Costco, Diddy Guilty Under The Mann Act & Ford CEO Gives White Collar Workers Bad News
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco for allegedly selling knockoff pants, break down The Mann Act and its…
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Texas Governor Saves THC Gummies, DIY Legal Defense, Media Hides Population Decline & Filing Pro Se in Texas
This week on the Weekly Docket, Governor Abbott blocks a sweeping THC ban, keeping gummies and vapes legal in Texas. Phil and Chris explain what to do when you…
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Karen Read Acquittal, Converting From a Sole Prop to LLC, Court-Shy Lawyers & Juneteenth History
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Karen Read’s dramatic acquittal and the $5 million defense that fueled it. They also tackle how to…
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Can Trump Send Troops to LA? Selling Condo Units the Right Way & Mental Health Guardianships
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and Marines to LA, exploring its shaky legal…
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Illegals to Pay Higher Tuition in Texas, LLC's Vs. S-Corps, Email Contracts & Birkin Bags
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil welcomes Dallas attorney Dawna Hurd to talk about her shift from prosecution to private practice. This week’s show covers…
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Water Balloons Gone Wrong, Secret Laptop Farms, Executor Fees, Weird Statutes & Contractor Fails
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris Heald to unpack the legal risks behind an innocent-looking 5th grade water balloon…
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Ren Fest Owner Dies, Big Tax Breaks Pass House, Death of an LLC Member & Repair Shop Scams Exposed
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris to discuss the legal fallout from the Texas Renaissance Festival owner’s death…
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Judge Orders Sale of Texas Renaissance Festival, Disinheriting Your Kids, Lawsuits on Principle & Specific Performance
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the headline-grabbing court order forcing the sale of the Texas Renaissance Festival. They explain the…
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Texas Approves School Vouchers, Land for the Taking & Big Law's Turnover Crisis
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into Texas’s headline-grabbing $1 billion school voucher law and its potential to reshape public education…
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Second Baptist Gets Sued, SBISD Election Fight, Real Estate Fixtures & Texas Migration Trends
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack a dramatic court decision impacting Houston's SBISD elections and explore a church lawsuit over control…
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TikTok Tariff Scams, Tenant Yard Burials, Series LLC Overload & Law Firm Startup Pitfalls
In Episode 67 of the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down viral TikTok scams about dodging tariffs, share a firm story of shipping laptops overseas, and…
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Montana Car Hacks, Probating Wills After 4 Years & Airbnb Tax Myths Debunked
In Episode 66 of the Weekly Docket, we announce Chris Heald as the new co-host and congratulate Austin Black on launching his own firm. We discuss State…
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Trump Makes Showers Great Again, Estate Planning, POAs, Business Sales, Evictions & Property Disputes
Episode 65 of the Weekly Docket features a blast from the past as we discuss recent changes to federal showerhead regulations and how Trump’s rollback impacts…
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Texas Senator Talks School Choice & SNAP Junk Food Ban, Conditional Wills, HB 17: Banning Foreign Persons From Buying Real Estate
This week, Phil and Austin break down Texas’s HB 17 bill aiming to restrict foreign ownership of land, analyze the legal quirks of conditional bequests…
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Texas Cracks Down on Sharia Law, Suing Hotels For Stolen Stuff & School Acceptance Dilemmas
In this episode of the Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black dive into the Texas Attorney General’s investigation into a Muslim development…
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Trump Uses 1798 Law to Deport Gang Members, TX THC Ban & AHA Wants You to Eat Junk Food
Episode 62 covers big Texas legal news as the Senate pushes to ban synthetic THC products, risking thousands of jobs and billions in tax revenue. We break down…
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Can Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported? Keeping Property Ownership Anonymous, Suing Realtors For Overcharging Commission & Texas Wants to Rename the NY Strip
In this episode of The Weekly Docket, we dive into the legal implications of a green card holder’s controversial arrest. Plus, we explore a surprising…
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Texas’ Bold Legal Moves: Trans ID Law, THC Ban, Border Crossing Stats, Notary Rules & Small Estate Affidavits
This week on The Weekly Docket, we dive into Texas’ latest legal shakeups, including a proposed law making it a felony to misrepresent gender identity and a…
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Can Legal Assistants Practice Law? Musk’s $3K Attorney, Trademark Battles, Government Waste & Home Inspector Lawsuits
In this episode of The Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black discuss a new rule in Texas allowing licensed paralegal professionals to provide…
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Texas Lottery Scandal, Power Companies Sued Over 2021 Winter Storm & Spousal Homestead Rights
In this episode of The Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black dive into the legal controversy surrounding the Texas Lottery, where a class-action…
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Kanye’s Super Bowl Ad Controversy, Penny Production Ends, Illiteracy Lawsuit, Diddy’s Defamation Case & DOJ Drops Charges Against NYC Mayor
In this week’s Weekly Docket, we dive into Kanye West’s shocking Super Bowl ad and explore the law surrounding Swastika displays. Plus, President Trump orders…
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Texas School Vouchers, USAID Controversy, Gated Neighborhoods, Asset Protection, and High School Assault Case
In this episode of The Weekly Docket, we break down Texas Senate Bill 2 and its potential impact on school choice, examine whether a president can legally shut…
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Texas Bitcoin Reserve, Trump's Plan to Fire More Federal Employees, Drone Laws & Crazy Stats About Lawyers
In this episode of The Weekly Docket, we discuss Texas' proposed Bitcoin reserve and the potential risks and benefits of the state holding cryptocurrency as an…
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Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship, Pitfalls of DIY Legal Docs, Usury Law, Biden's Last Minute Pardons
In Episode 54 of The Weekly Docket, Phil Silberman and Austin Black unpack the legal implications of President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright…
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FDA Food Dye Ban, TikTok Ban, Porn Sites Fight Age Verification, Trustee Dilemmas & Google’s Gemini AI
In Episode 53 of the Weekly Docket, we dive into the FDA’s move to ban Red Dye No. 3, the Supreme Court's TikTok showdown, and Texas’s new age verification law…
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Forum Shopping, Gulf of America, BOI Reporting, Airline Fees & Trump Sentencing Updates
In Episode 52 of the Weekly Docket, Phil Silberman and Austin Black tackle the legal implications of X's new forum selection clause, Trump's ongoing sentencing…
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Trump's TikTok Intervention, Top Legal Questions of 2024: Driving Barefoot, Stealing Beach Sand, Indictments & More
In Episode 51 of the Weekly Docket, we unpack the legal battle over the TikTok ban, including its national security and free speech implications, and…
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New Year’s Legal Resolutions: Contracts, Wills, and Insurance Essentials
In Episode 50 of the “Weekly Docket,” hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black share practical legal resolutions to kick off the New Year. From revisiting your…
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Will SCOTUS Save TikTok? Is It Legal to Sign For Someone Else? Tips for Small Businesses When Signing Leases
In Episode 49 of The Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black tackle the Supreme Court Taking Up the TikTok ban, exploring national security and…
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No More TX Vehicle Inspections, Charcater.ai Sued For Chatbot Advice, Christmas Lights on Cars & Property Searches
In Episode 48 of the Weekly Docket, we explore Texas' new law eliminating state vehicle inspections, dive into a shocking lawsuit against a chatbot company…
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Judge Halts Corporate Transparency Act, Texas THC Ban, LLC Anonymity, and Hunter Biden Pardon Fallout
In Episode 47 of the Weekly Docket, we unpack a pivotal Texas court decision blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, the potential ban of…
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HOA Woes, Deeds to Avoid Taxes, Due on Sale, Headhunters for Lawyers
In Episode 46 of the Weekly Docket, Phil Silberman and co-host Austin Black tackle a packed agenda. From HOA disputes involving unapproved patios and steep…
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Men Don Bear Costume in Insurance Fraud Scheme, Smollett Conviction Overturned & Mobile Home Tips
In Episode 45, Phil and Austin unravel "Operation Bear Claw," an outrageous insurance fraud involving staged bear attacks and luxury cars. Then, we dive into…
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Texas Legislative Preview, Title Searches, Real Estate Sales With Minors, & Drug Advertising Insights
In Episode 44 of the Weekly Docket, we dive into the key bills to watch in the upcoming Texas legislative session, including debates on school vouchers…
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What Happens To Trump's Criminal Cases Now? Kamala's Bar Results, Will Joe Pardon Hunter?
In this special episode of "The Weekly Docket," Phil Silberman and Austin Black break down the legal questions surrounding recent political developments. They…
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SCOTUS Backs Voter Purge, Illegal Costumes, Trusts for Your Home and Responding to Lawsuits
In this Halloween edition of the Weekly Docket, Phil Silberman and Austin Black discuss a Supreme Court ruling upholding Virginia’s voter purge, Alabama’s…
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How to Get Rich, What's Probate, Arbitration vs. Mediation, Is Buying a Home a Good Investment?
In this special Q&A episode, Phil Silberman and Austin Black tackle both legal and personal questions that we all face. From decoding the mystery of…
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Can You Keep a House Built on Your Lot? The FTC Click to Cancel Rule, Spousal Privilege & Ken Paxton Loses Some Power
In Episode 40 of the Weekly Docket, hosts Phil Silberman and Austin Black cover the latest legal news and answer listener questions. The FTC's new rule makes…
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Fort Worth Game Room Ban, Giant Skeleton Disputes, Deeds Between Spouses and Texas Property Tax Rants
In this episode, we dive into Fort Worth's recent ban on game rooms and the ongoing legal debate over eight-liner machines. We also discuss the battle over…
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New Texas Business Courts, Seller’s Disclosure Exceptions, TX Parents Hosting Homecoming Ragers
In Episode 38 of the Weekly Docket, Phil Silberman and co-host Austin Black discuss Texas' failed lawsuit against the Biden administration's green card rule, a…
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Large Landlord Pays $48M Fine, NYC Mayor Indicted, & Suing Movers: What You Need to Know
In Episode 37 of the Weekly Docket, we cover the $48 million fine against one of the nation's largest landlords for alleged deceptive practices and the…
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P Diddy Indicted, Texas’ Phone Ban in Schools, Ground Leases Explained, Rescuing Animals from Hot Cars and Parental Liability Debate
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 36 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they break down the federal charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sex trafficking…
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Legal Advice For the $800 MM Lotto Winner, Law Gives Parents Control over Social Media, Anti-SLAPP, Multiple Wills at Death, and Crooked Industry Studies
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black for Episode 35 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they break down the legal complexities of managing an $800 million Mega Millions…
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Chase ATM Glitch Scandal, DOJ Tackles Rent Price Fixing, Texas Workers' Comp, Social Media Laws, and Hidden Sugars in American Foods
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 34 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they uncover the viral Chase Bank ATM glitch scandal that left users facing check…
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Shein vs. Temu, Telegram CEO Arrest, Meme Legalities, Emotional Support Animal Laws, and Healthcare Pricing Outrage
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 33 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they explore Shein’s intense legal battle against Temu over copyright infringement…
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Non-Compete Ruling Halted, Elon Musk vs. Free Speech, Texas Landlord Laws, Short Sales, and Mask Ban Controversy
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 32 of the 'Weekly Docket' as they dive into the latest legal news and debates. This week, we discuss a federal…
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CrossFit Tragedy Highlights Liability Risks, Meta’s $1.4B Payout, Restraining Orders, Suing Doctors, and Uber’s Contractor Victory
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 31 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they discuss the tragic drowning of a CrossFit athlete during an event in Fort…
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Nike's Sues The Shoe Surgeon, Google's Search Monopoly, Self-Driving Car Laws, and Rising Cannabis Crackdown
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 30 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they dive into Nike's lawsuit against the renowned sneaker customizer, the Shoe…
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Bitcoin Mining Health Risks, TNT Sues NBA, Digital Estate Planning, and Venmo Ruining Friendships
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 29 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they dive into the health problems caused by Bitcoin mining in Texas and the…
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College Athlete Sues For Wages, DOJ Reviews NAR Settlement, Sports Betting Limits for Winners, and Disability Lawsuit Exploitation
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 28 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they delve into the recent U.S. appeals court ruling that could redefine college…
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Ammunition Vending Machines, Famous Presidential Assassinations, Fraudulent Deeds, and Racially Biased ATM Fees
Join Phil Silberman and Austin Black in Episode 27 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they discuss the installation of ammunition vending machines in Texas and other…