In this Layman’s Law School podcast, Georgia lawyers break down shocking romance scams—from a bank CEO who lost $47 MILLION to a crypto “pig butchering” scheme to a couple who convinced a victim to buy them a mansion and luxury car.

Happy Valentine’s Week from Layman’s Law School 💔⚖️

In this episode of Criminal Law 201: “Catfished & Cleaned Out,” we unpack two unbelievable real-life romance scam cases:

💰 A Kansas bank CEO who wired $47.1 million in eight weeks after falling for a crypto “pig butchering” scam

🏠 A Houston couple who convinced a victim to buy them a luxury car and rent them a mansion

⚖️ The federal charges they faced — including wire fraud, conspiracy, money laundering, and embezzlement

📚 Why these cases almost always land in federal court

🚩 The red flags of romance scams — and how to protect yourself or someone you love

Even smart, successful professionals can fall victim. These scammers are sophisticated, organized, and often operating internationally. We break down the law, the sentencing, and what this means for victims — especially here in Georgia, where romance scam losses continue to rise.

A truck driver took legal matters into his own hands after he used a CBD product labeled “0% THC” and weeks later, failed a drug test and lost his job. Now, he’s suing the manufacturer using the same law used to take down the mafia—RICO—and the U.S. Supreme Court gave him the green light.

In this podcast episode of Layman's Law School, three Georgia trial attorneys and one brave laywoman break down:

⚖️ What RICO is and how it applies

🧪 Why “THC-free” CBD products can still get you fired

🧑‍⚖️ How the Supreme Court just expanded legal protections for workers

🚫 What you should do if you lose your job over a mislabeled product

Whether you're a CBD user, employer, or just curious about how mob laws apply to everyday life, this one’s for you.

💬 Do you use CBD? Ever had a bad reaction or legal issue? Drop your experience in the comments.

Video Chapters

0:00 – Intro: Bud Light Fridays, CBD Everywhere

1:30 – The Facts: Truck Driver Fired Over “0% THC” CBD

4:15 – Due Diligence Gone Wrong: Drug Test, Firing & The Lab Test

6:45 – The Law: Suing Under RICO—What It Means and Why It’s Wild

9:15 – Supreme Court Ruling: Business Injury vs. Personal Injury

11:00 – What This Means For You: Drug Testing, CBD Risks & Legal Tips

13:30 – Consumer Takeaways: How to Protect Yourself

15:00 – Final Thoughts + Tease for the Catfishing Valentine’s Day Episode

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🎙️The Layman's Law School podcast is back at it with a wild, tragic, and legally complex case involving the Los Angeles Angels, a drug-dealing communications director, and the wrongful 💀 of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. 💼⚖️

In this episode:

- What does "knew or should have known" mean legally?

- When can employers be liable for employees’ criminal actions?

- How is the value of a human life calculated in wrongful 💀 cases?

⚾ Legal nerds + baseball fans = this one's for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments: Were you aware of this case? Do you agree with the settlement outcome?

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Video Chapters:

0:00 – 🎉 Happy New Year + New Season!

1:12 – Meet "Hologram Chase" and the AI joke

3:40 – Surprise apparel sneak peek + Giveaways teaser

7:22 – ⚖️ The Facts: Tyler Skaggs, Opioids, and the Angels

10:10 – Legal Breakdown: Employer liability explained

13:15 – Comparative Negligence in California

16:08 – Why sue the team and not just the dealer?

19:45 – Discovery phase: How lawyers prove what management knew

23:12 – Baseball & Drugs: A brief history

26:35 – ⚖️ Bifurcated Trials: What are they?

31:20 – The value of certainty: Why the Angels settled

36:20 – 💰 How do you calculate the value of a life?

41:10 – Breaking down Tyler Skaggs’ potential earnings

45:20 – ⚖️ Wrongful 💀 damages: What goes into the number?

49:55 – 🚨 MLB drug policy changes post-Skaggs

52:10 – Your takeaway + Call for comments

53:30 – NEXT EPISODE : CBD, Truck Drivers & Drug Tests!

#LaymansLawSchool #TylerSkaggs #MLBLawsuit #wrongfuldeath #BaseballScandal #LawPodcast #EmployerLiability #LegalBreakdown #PersonalInjuryLaw #SportsLaw

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Whether you’re curious about how the law works, looking to stay informed on legal issues, or just want to hear some wild case stories, this podcast is for you. We mix humor, heart, and experience to educate and entertain, giving you the tools to better understand the law and how it impacts your everyday life.

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NOTE TO OUR VIEWERS

The attorneys of Layman’s Law School are full-time trial lawyers who break down high-profile cases to make legal concepts accessible. While we aim for thorough discussions, we’re not full-time YouTubers, and our busy legal schedules mean we may not cover every single detail of a case.

We do our best to stay objective, but as with any real conversation, opinions may surface. We welcome thoughtful comments that add to the discussion, especially if there are updates we haven’t covered yet. Thanks for watching, and we appreciate the engagement—just keep it civil!

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