What is it going to take before Congress will take up fair and just immigration reform? Do non-citizens make up a larger percentage of the overall population than in years past? Do undocumented immigrants? When someone shows up at the border, claiming asylum, does the system give him or her the benefit of the doubt? If not, why not?Isn't the fight …

Much as we did four years ago, we’ve looked at elections viewing from perspecives ranging from allegations of interference from foreign nations or violations of campaign laws, to the effect divisions are having upon our democracy -- all important topics; but, those are discussions for another night.Last week began a discussion on the elections, and…

Much as we did four years ago, we’ve looked at elections viewing from perspecives ranging from allegations of interference from foreign nations or violations of campaign laws, to the effect divisions are having upon our democracy -- all important topics; but, those are discussions for another night.Also, as it was in 2020, all signs were showing th…

The law is changing in such desperate areas as freelance workers to lactation accommodation to discrimination based upon how you qualified for a drivers license.Tonight on Your Legal Rights, we present a 2024 Employment Law legislative update.Join YLR host, Jeff Hayden, and his guests Thomas Lenz, Ellen Mendelson, and Mia Munro. Questions for Jeff …

We are happy to bring you a landlord/tenant broadcast where, in addition to the usual array of landlord tenant issues, there is a controversial ballot measure with varying takes on just what the ballot measure would accomplish.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by three of the best landlord tenant lawyers around: Jessica Chylik from San Francisco, Pa…

Ten years ago, California voters passed Proposition 47 which classified certain crimes as misdemeanors that had theretofore been charged as felonies. In recent years, media coverage suggests an uptick in property crime for which some law enforcement groups have long-blamed proposition 47.Is the perception of a surge in crime fair, or has crime rema…

You are living your life right here where you grew up. You’ve always been here. Your life is here. You are a part of the community. Until, without reason, certain individuals perceive you differently. Because of your ethnicity or religion – and often heightened by very recent events to which you are completely uninvolved and perhaps geographically …

Supreme Court cases likely to come up during the next year.Door Jeff Hayden

Door Jeff Hayden

“Today, our nation and world are at an inflection point,” Mary Smith, President of the American Bar Association, said. “At home and around the globe, autocrats and dictators threaten the rule of law. Our democracy is under strain." At the start of her presidential term in August 2023, ABA President Smith created the Task Force for American Democracy…

This Social Security program encompasses retrirement, disability, medicare and medicaid.Tonight's host Rob Wyman is joined by two very experienced attorneys, Greg Cattermole and Bernhard Baltaxe.Questions for Rob and his guests? Please call us, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.Door Jeff Hayden

Tonight's host, Rob Wyman, is joined by Beth Mora, Mora Law. Rob and his guests will discuss how a bill becomes law. How to write it, find a sponsor, lobby it, and work through the legislative process.Questions for Rob and his guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.Door Jeff Hayden

Personal injury law and workers compensation law are not always exclusive to one another. Where it gets complicated is when a work-related injury is caused, in whole or in part, by a third party. How long do you have to file? Is the time limit the same on both personal injury and workers compensation? YLR Host, Jeff Hayden is joined by tonight’s co…

Protesting – engaging in free speech - is considered a protected political activity in California, whether the topic is war, immigration, body autonomy, a November ballot initiative, or another political issue here, or even abroad. Ensuring one’s right to free speech is one of our core tenants of democracy.In California, there are laws that limit t…

Three weeks ago, we began a discussion of the United States Supreme Court’s recently completed term. We discussed a few of the decisions, notably homeless sweeps – those sweeps began with a new gusto in this city, and the governor wants similar homeless sweeps carried out throughout the state – and presidential immunity.Needless to say, plenty to t…

The presidential election is a contest for the most powerful office on earth. It should be a competition between the best of the best; with the changes we’ve all gone through the past few weeks, can anyone say “the best of the best” truly describes what each party has nominated?What just happened? What is coming up next? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AB…

Two years ago, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we asked our experts: What's Next? Last year was similarly replete with controversial decisions. Are more rights in jeopardy? With recent decisions at the close of this years term, replete with a bit of activism, we again find ourselves asking: What's Next?YLR host, Jeff Hayden is joine…

Protesting is considered a protected political activity in California, whether the topic is immigration, war, or another political issue here or even abroad. But your specific rights as a worker who engages in a political protest will depend on the specifics of your employment situation and when, how, and where you decide to protest.Tonight, on you…

I got a red-light ticket. Is there anything I can do?The red lights came on behind me. What happens next? Can I do anything? Anything I absolutely should not do? Does the officer have to tell me why I was pulled over? Why what I do in the next few moments can really make a difference.A recurring feature on Your Legal Rights, because it can hit most…

Paula Canny is known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as a commentator. Less known is about Paula Canny as an attorney and activist.Tonight, YLR Host Jeff Hayden is features an open house with an extraordinary attorney, activist, and commentator: Paula Canny of Burlingame.Questions for Jeff and his guest? Call (866) 798-8255.…

David was invited to be on “The Criminal Defense Show” presented by Scorpion and Kelly Carpenter. Kelly was kind enough to share the audio. With David usually being the one asking the questions, he thought it would be fun to get a glimpse of some of his thoughts being on the receiving end. “The Criminal Defense Show” can be found at https://www.sco…

David sat down at his childhood home to dissect the art of story-telling with his father Martin (Marty) Zwanetz. David has been hearing, and living, epic colorful tales all his life - visa-à-via his pops. For posterity, to simply dissect the art of a vivid story-telling by hearing great stories, and to attempt to allow the world an understanding fr…

David traveled to the Hard Money Bankers headquarters in Columbia, Maryland for a wide-ranging conversation with founder Chris Haddon. David has known Chris since their days at Salisbury University and has always been enamored with his business savvy. Chris discusses his thoughts on productivity, working hard vs. working smart, his disdain for the …

David traveled to stunning Garrett Park, Maryland for a sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. James Fleming. Dr. Fleming’s IQ is clearly off the Richter scale and in their wide ranging conversation David and Dr. Fleming covered everything from his beginnings as a professional musician (Rock Star) playing at legendary venues like CBGB, to his curr…

David sits down with candidate for Howard County State’s Attorney Kim Oldham. Kim is a Deputy (Howard County) State’s Attorney, a mother of two beautiful children, a hyper-marathoner, and much much more. After graduating law school in 1996, Kim began her career as a law clerk to the Honorable Dennis Sweeney in the Circuit Court for Howard County. I…

David sits down with Danny Brannon to discuss his life story and how he went from foster care, drug addiction, and prison, to owning Right Turn-IMPACT - the premier residential recovery and treatment program in Maryland, helping thousands of people find sobriety. Danny Brannon has been down the darkest paths the world has to offer, but has found hi…

In Episode 5 of LRR, David sits down with the Metropolitan area’s 2016 “Best lawyers” Lawyer of the year, Jason A. Shapiro. Jason is the “Shapiro” of Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake and one of Dave’s main mentors. In this light-hearted interview Jason discusses his early career, his time boxing, his family, his daily routines, his philosophies on law, legal…

In Episode 4, David Breaks down the intricacies of the “stop & frisk” law, which stems from the Supreme Court’s ruling in Terry v. Ohio. Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968), was a decision by the United States Supreme Court which held that the Fourth Amendment prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures is NOT violated when a police officer stop…

In Episode 3 (The other side of the door) David sits down with a high-ranking Officer from one of the cities at the eye of the storm of backlash against the police. In an effort to reverse engineer the police side of this complex situation, David endeavored to sit down with a person with real life experience on the Police side of the isle. David de…