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On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: The things we post on social media are public and if you’re using a school’s wifi, they don’t need your permission to monitor your activity. Josh Kershenbaum is back for another episode to discuss the effects and consequences of social media in schools. Aaron and Josh talk through the rights parents and students have if your school questions you and what action can be taken. If you enjoyed the episode please like and subscribe! Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Josh Kershenbaum Where to find more: To contact Josh go to – mykidslawyer.com or email him at josh@mykidslawyer.com   Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here! Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: This week, on the 45th Anniversary of the Watergate scandal, Aaron and Mitch talk about the iconic story that has shaped American journalism and politics. 45 years ago five “plumbers” broke into the Watergate hotel which set up one of the biggest scandals in American history. The event helped to define what powers the President, the Supreme Court, and the Attorney General have. Today we see clear ties between what happened 45 years ago and our current political climate, from someone “hacking” the DNC to special prosecutors, and attorney generals being fired. Enjoy this bonus episode and remember to like and subscribe! Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Mitch Brudy Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: Today Aaron is joined by Professor Frank McClellan, a leading expert on health care policy, lawyer, and emeritus professor from Temple University for a conversation about why dignity needs to be a core value in the delivery of health care and how universal care can accomplish that goal. As always, remember to like and subscribe to our podcast and keep an eye out every Friday for new episodes! Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Frank McClellan   Where to find more: To contact Frank: Email LinkedInFacebook Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: This week Aaron is joined by Josh Kershenbaum from Frankel & Kershenbaum in Radnor, PA (mykidslawyer.com) to talk about special needs summer camps. When your child has special needs, it is important that the school system gives them the care and attention they deserve. Josh explains some of the options out there for special needs families and provides some valuable resources! As always, if you like the show, please review and subscribe!   Where to find more: You can learn more about Josh by visiting his website, sending him an email, or giving him a call at 610-922-4200. The ESY article Josh references in the episode can be found here. Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Josh Kershenbaum Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law : Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: Last Friday Penn State announced “changes” to their hazing policy in light of the recent media coverage and events on their campus. Aaron and Mitch look at these changes one by one and talk about what they really mean. You can find the proposed changes here. If you like the show, please review and subscribe! Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Mitch Brudy Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: This week Aaron and Mitch talk about whistleblowers; the good things that can come from them and what happens when they aren’t taken seriously. We look at a recent case about a Dr. double booking his spinal surgeries, essentially operating on two peoples spines and backs at the same time in two operating rooms. Next, we look at the Tim Piazza / Penn State case that has been in the news recently. In this case we can see how ignoring a whistleblower's warnings can lead to tragedy. If you like the show please subscribe! Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Mitch Brudy Stay tuned for more Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: Bonus Tuesday episode of Good Law | Bad Law! This week Aaron and Mitch talk about the tragic Timothy Piazza case out of Penn State. We represent a client who was in a similar situation and talk about that case and the similarities to the Piazza case we see today. Where greek life’s hazing rituals used to involve harmless pranks, we now see it becoming dangerous and even criminal. They discuss the dangerous realities of hazing in today’s collegiate communities, and dive into what needs to be done to solve this widespread problem. Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Mitch Brudy Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube:  Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/  

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: This week Aaron and Mitch join the conversation about sexual assault awareness month. They discuss some of the new sexual assault legislation that has been put forward, and its potential impact it could have on sexual assault across the country.   Listen in to hear more about legislation like New Hampshire’s HB106, a Houston law that proposes punishment for individuals who don’t come forward with information regarding a sexual assault, and the Joyful Heart Foundation’s efforts to solve the backlog of untested rape kits.   Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Mitch Brudy   Find more episodes of Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

On this episode of Good Law｜Bad Law: Hospitals have an advantage over other industries. They get to claim they are the best without having to back it up. This week Aaron and Mitch talk about the healthcare industry. They talk about how hospitals and doctors can withhold information that may influence a patient's decision to stay at their facility, and what medicare is trying to do about that. They also discuss one family’s lawsuit against Apple on claims that they have the technology to prevent people from texting and driving or driving distracted but they won’t use it. Listen in and as always, if you like what you hear subscribe! Leave any questions in the comments below: Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Mitch Brudy Stay up to date with Good Law｜Bad Law: Remember to Subscribe on iTunes here!   Follow Freiwald Law: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Youtube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: CLA_philly Website: http://www.freiwaldlaw.com/

Aaron sits down with staff attorney Matt Bravette to talk about a new Philadelphia legal service called Community Legal Advisors (CLA) and the importance of planning for your future.   Take a listen and let us know what you think.   Follow us:   Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Website: freiwaldlaw.com Subscribe here!

We discuss the growing epidemic of opioid in America, what is causing it, how it starts, and what we can do about it. The big pharmaceutical companies are lobbying against change even after we've seen the morbidity rate rise and emergency room rates rise.    Listen in as we offer our opinions on the topic.   Follow us: Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Website: freiwaldlaw.com Subscribe here!

This week we remember one of the most influential people in American History, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who 49 years ago was shot and killed. He fought valiantly for the rights of black Americans; to get equality for all in our country.    Today we are still fighting many of the same battles he fought in the 60s.    We also talk about the workplace rights of the LGBTQ community and their protection under title Vll which says employers can't discriminate based on sex which is now interpreted as including sexual orientation.   As always you can follow us at:   Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Website: freiwaldlaw.com Subscribe here!

In honor of April fools day we wanted to lighten things up a bit. We all know the McDonald's hot coffee case but we wanted to highlight some other silly lawsuits that have happened recently.   We discuss an employee who had a bit of a gas problem, exploding plates, false advertising, and monkey selfies.    As always you can follow us at:   Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Website: freiwaldlaw.com Subscribe here!

Today Aaron and special guest Josh Kershenbaum revisit judge Neil Gorsuch's 2008 ruling along with the new Supreme Court decision regarding the IDEA and discuss what protections students with special needs have.    Josh shares why this new ruling is so important for those students in various parts of the country and what steps parents and students can take to make sure they get the education they deserve.   Listen in and let us know your opinion!   Josh's website: http://www.mykidslawyer.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/MyKidsLawyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/MyKidsLawyer   Freiwald Law: freiwaldlaw.com Facebook: @FreiwaldLaw Twitter: @FreiwaldLaw  

Today Aaron and Mitch talk about an opinion from Judge Neil Gorsuch in 2008 regarding education standards for students on an IEP. Judge Gorsuch has been getting a lot of attention recently because he is in the middle of hearings to become the next Supreme Court Justice. His decision from 2008 was recently unanimously overturned recently because he said schools only had to do something more than the bare minimum with IEP students. Listen in and let us know your opinion! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter