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Gavel & Gazette
Gavel & Gazette explains the legal stories making headlines, in plain English. Supreme Court cases, viral lawsuits, and everyday legal questions, with both sides of the argument and what it all means for you. New episodes every week.
Episodes
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Cornell 7: A Special Prosecutor, an Outside Review, and a Faculty Vote
An alleged assault at a fraternity house in October 2024. Seven accused students. No criminal charges, until a lawsuit filed in September 2026 reopened the…
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A Hole-in-One, a $40,000 Prize, and the Insurance Man Who Vanished
A hole-in-one is supposed to be the luckiest shot in golf. But for thousands of charity tournaments, it became a trap. Kevin Kolenda sold prize insurance for…
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A Refugee, a Congresswoman, a Typo That Could Cost Her Everything
The Trump administration is reportedly trying to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her U.S. citizenship and deport her — a move her spokesperson calls "no basis in…
Gavel & GazetteBeavers, Alligators, Moose, a Dog: Can Buc-ee's Really Sue Over Any Cartoon Animal?
A late night host dares a Texas travel chain to sue him over a cartoon squirrel. Two days later, the company sues a small Ohio convenience store over its…
Gavel & GazetteThe Supreme Court Is About to Change EVERYTHING!
The Supreme Court is weighing a decision that could change how the law works for millions of Americans. This episode breaks it down in plain English: what the…
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Can a Fake Pregnancy Lawsuit Become a Felony? The Bachelor Paternity Case
A woman said a Bachelor star had gotten her pregnant with twins. She filed a paternity suit and asked for child support. There was just one problem: there were…
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Can a Lawyer Be Punished for Citing Fake AI Cases in Court?
A lawyer files a brief. The cases look real, the quotes sound right, and the citations are perfectly formatted. Then the judge checks, and none of it exists…
Gavel & GazetteCan You Be Charged for Wiping Your Own Phone at the Border?
At an airport border stop, officers asked for a phone passcode. What the traveler allegedly typed in did not unlock the phone. It erased it. Now it is a…
Gavel & GazetteThe Cartoon Animal Trademark War: Can a Company Own a Beaver?
What happens when a late-night host dares a famous brand to take him to court? In this episode, we break down the legal fight behind the headlines, in plain…
Gavel & GazetteCan a State Execute You Twice? The Tennessee Case With No Clear Answer
Tennessee tried to carry out an execution, and it did not go as planned. Now a question that courts have rarely faced is on the table: can a state try again?…
Gavel & GazetteCornell 7: 12 Hearings, 2 Expulsions, No Criminal Charges So Far
A 101-page lawsuit has put Cornell University, a fraternity and seven former students at the center of a national debate. How did a case from 2024 end up back…
Gavel & GazetteFrom Viral Streamer to Felony Court: How the Clavicular Case Works
He built a huge online following around "looksmaxxing." Now he is at the center of a criminal case in Massachusetts. In this episode, we walk through what the…
Gavel & GazetteCan a President Ban Reporters? The White House Press Fight Explained
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were turned away at the White House gate, and their press passes were taken. What happened next turned into a major…