Topic: Legal Industry

2 chapters across the catalog

Comely
Episode 1587 1:07:28 - 1:11:14

1587: Comely

Legal Representation Scams and AI Attorney Alternatives

The hosts question the necessity of hiring expensive attorneys for simple witness subpoenas and depositions. They characterize much of the legal industry as a "scam" based on specialized language. They suggest that Large Language Models like ChatGPT will eventually be able to handle "lawyer-ese" and provide a cheaper alternative to traditional counsel.

Hispandering
Episode 785 50:53 - 54:43

785: Hispandering

CDC OxyContin Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Lobbying, Wall Street Scams

Corruption within the medical industry is highlighted through the CDC's attempt to change guidelines for OxyContin. Four pharmaceutical-funded groups in Washington have filed lawsuits to block these changes. Additionally, the hosts discuss how media reports often protect large pharmaceutical companies by focusing on smaller "scroungers" or minor Wall Street scammers to appear tough on crime.