Wagner and Winick On the Law

January 1, 2018 will be a historic day in the world of cannabis. As of the first day of January 2018, California opens the world’s largest legal marijuana market. Understandably, the laws and regulations are beginning to roll-out . . . although with some significant growing pains. Although California has had a large medical marijuana industry for more than 20 years, the new laws will mean huge changes for a potential state-legal marketplace of an estimated $7-8 billion. How will the conflict of state vs. federal laws come into play? Tune in to this week's program to learn more about this historic legal transition.

In the modern media age, are people judged differently in the court of public opinion than in an actual court? What standards do we expect reporters and publications to apply before they publicly allege charges against individuals? As readers and listeners, do we apply the same standards as if we were sitting on a jury? Listen in for a discussion of current news stories, including the allegations regarding Alabama Senate candidate Judge Roy Moore.

The holiday season generates the highest retail sales volume of the year. What laws protect consumers from defective products or unscrupulous sales practices? Cohosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the rules and regulations that help keep the holidays happy for consumers.

The official pardoning of White House turkey(s) by the President of the US in recognition of Thanksgiving Day is a White House tradition that always receives media attention. It is thought that President Lincoln's 1863 clemency to a turkey was the origin for the pardoning ceremony, but there are other stories as well. The policy and rules surrounding Presidential pardons also were in the news this year with the controversial pardon of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. What are the rules for presidential pardons. Tune in to learn about this unique Constitutional provision on this week's episode of Wagner & Winick On the Law.

Cohosts Mitchel Winick and Michael Cohen discuss the recent national legal news headlines. Federal indictments of presidential advisors, ongoing investigations of Russian interference with national elections, and yet another tragic mass shooting involving an assault weapon with no Congressional response other than silence. Questions of treason, First Amendment rights of internet advertising, Second Amendment rights to own assault weapons. So much to discuss!

Cohosts Mitch Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the rules and regulations of fining and suspending professional athletes. When do these cases play out in actual court cases vs. administrative proceedings? And . . . where does the money go from fines?

Cohosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the civil and criminal laws that define sexual harassment and sexual assault. In the aftermath of recent news stories highlighting alleged high profile abuses, the hosts remind ALL listeners that there are laws in place to protect individuals from workplace harassment and non-workplace assault and to punish those who violate the laws.

Join co-hosts Stephen Wagner and Michael Cohen for the monthly International Crossroads program featuring a discussion of Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the legal system as well as the legal profession. Stephen and Michael will take a look at how AI may impact tasks lawyers perform, how AI can add value to legal services, how AI might raise new questions of legal liability across hosts of human experiences that currently come before the courts, and how AI is currently and stands to continue to impact judicial processes themselves, including criminal sentencing.

There is no question that there is a looming conflict brewing between State and Federal laws regulating the business and use of cannabis. How will this impact the anticipated billion-dollar cannabis business?

There is no question that there is a looming conflict brewing between State and Federal laws regulating the business and use of cannabis. How will this impact the anticipated billion-dollar cannabis business? How will conflicts federal and state law civil and criminal laws be resolved? What advancement has been made in the enforcement of DUI laws regarding impaired driving when cannabis. Co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner welcome guest Chris Halsor from Understanding Legal Marijuana, LLC to discuss these and other cannabis-related legal issues.

Co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the recent political football of the NFL vs. Donald Trump. The First Amendment protects speech and particularly political speech. How does this play out when NFL football players, team owners, and the President of the United States line up against each other?

Too many legal stories to choose from, so we will touch base on the top legal issues of the week. Join co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner in a discussion of the legal stories that are back in the news, including, DACA, Sanctuary Cities, and International Law.

Rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Raising the Debt Ceiling, Funding Emergency Disaster Relief for Hurricane Harvey, Renewal of Federal Children's Health Insurance Program, Renewal of National Flood Insurance Program, Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Authority . . . September is going to be a busy period for American lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Join the co-hosts to discuss the impact of these and other proposed and pending laws.

The leading contender to be the new NASA chief administrator, Oklahoma Rep. Jim Bridenstine, is a strong proponent of commercial space ventures, including mining on the moon.There exist several examples of treaty and treaty-like agreements that have attempted to provide a framework for regulating the commercialization of space, or more accurately planets and celestial bodies. Examples include the Outer Space Treaty, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies of 1967, and the Moon Treaty of 1978. How and where will legal claims be settled when national, individual, and corporate legal issues arise on the Moon and celestial bodies? Trek into the topic of space law with co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner.

The government has historically used the term terrorism as a general description for a range of violent acts, including those by right-wing extremists, as well as environmental, anti-abortion and far-left groups. But the specific criminal charge is never domestic terrorism. The political debate appears to be shifting towards calling for far-right extremism to be identified as terrorism. But that's almost entirely a political discussion, not a legal one. The first amendment provides great latitude for hateful speech, but it does not protect hateful violence. Join co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner to discuss the legal definitions that frame the distinctions between permitted speech and behavior and illegal speech and behavior.

Human trafficking is an estimated $150 billion industry worldwide with nearly 21 million victims. Horrifyingly, one quarter of the victims are children. Law enforcement has stepped up efforts to crack down on this epidemic. Between 2010-12, California’s nine regional human trafficking task forces initiated 2,552 investigations and arrested 1,798 individuals. In California, the state Assembly — in a bipartisan fashion — has made human trafficking a major legislative focus. Legislative efforts have included measures to create a pilot program for vertical prosecution of human trafficking. Tune in to this week's program to hear California Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham join cohosts Stephen Wagner and Mitchel Winick discus legal efforts in California to combat this illegal industry.