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
59 episodes
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 limited legal services—will this improve access to justice or lead to legal di...
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Episode 59
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25:03
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 lawsuit alleges fraud in a multimillion-dollar jackpot. They also discuss t...
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Episode 58
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37:36
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 an end to penny production—will Congress go along? We also break down a laws...
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Episode 57
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32:43
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 down USAID, and answer pressing legal questions, including gating off neigh...
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Episode 56
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35:58
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 asset. We also break down Trump's plan to terminate more federal employees ...
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Episode 55
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37:29
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 citizenship and the Supreme Court’s potential role. Learn why ...
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Episode 54
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28:34
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 for adult content. We also explore a listener's question about serving as a...
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Episode 53
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43:30
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 saga, and the law governing the naming of places like the Gulf of Mexico. They...
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Episode 52
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27:23
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 President-elect Donald Trump's surprising intervention. We also answer 2024's most Googled leg...
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Episode 51
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26:17
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 contracts and crafting a will to reviewing insurance policies, this special episode is ...
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Episode 50
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30:55
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 free speech implications. Learn the legalities of signing on ...
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Episode 49
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26:33
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, and unravel the legality of putting Christmas lights on your car. Plus, we discuss how ...
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Episode 48
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21:49
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 THC products in Texas, and strategies for maintaining LLC ownership anonymity. We also...
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Episode 47
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26:21
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 fines to questions about Transfer on Death Deeds and adding parents to property deeds, t...
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Episode 46
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31:53
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 the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Jussie Smollett’s conviction, explor...
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Episode 45
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29:01
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, property tax relief, and controversial measures on immigration and higher educatio...
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Episode 44
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36:00
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 explore what lies ahead for Donald Trump's criminal convictions, the legal stance on ...
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Episode 43
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38:15
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 unusual ban on clergy costumes, and why Texas homeowners may not need a trust. They also ...
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Episode 42
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36:37
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 wealth-building and the realities of buying a home, to navigating probate and understanding...
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Episode 41
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33:55
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 canceling subscriptions simpler, but why did it pass along party lines? Meanwhile, a T...
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Episode 40
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29:25
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 giant skeleton decorations facing HOA restrictions, answer listener questions about addi...
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Episode 39
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35:35
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 massive bologna seizure at the Texas border, and the new Texas Business Courts. They...
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Episode 38
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36:18
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 shocking indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams for bribery. In our legal questions segment, we ...
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Episode 37
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37:25
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 and racketeering, sparking major legal and industry implications. Explore the Tex...
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Episode 36
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32:57
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 jackpot win in Texas, including staying anonymous, tax strategies, and financial p...
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