Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is world class trial lawyer, Daniel Callahan.    During his 42-year career, his notable verdicts have included obtaining a unanimous jury verdict after a three-month trial for $934,000,000 (the highest in Orange County history) and obtaining in 2007, what was then the highest reported personal injury settlement in the U.S. of $50,000,000. Daniel is the President and Managing Director at California's premier litigation firm, Callahan & Blaine, and the Owner of Callahan Consulting. Some of his accomplishments include winning the prestigious OCTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award three times, being named one of the Top 10 Attorneys in the United States by the National Law Journal, and being voted California Business Trial Lawyer of the Year by California Lawyer Magazine.   He also has a very entertaining YouTube channel, where he provides a range of tips for lawyers and clients.    *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is DEA Agent Robert Mazur, the author of the book The Betrayal. Robert's newest book takes the reader on a suspenseful underworld journey of real-life events, an experience that opens eyes to the corruption and brutality of organized criminal organizations so powerful that they control countries.  Robert Mazur spent 27 years as a Special Agent for the IRS Criminal Investigation division, the Customs Service, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. He is the Best-Selling Author of the memoir The Infiltrator, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Bryan Cranston. Mazur is a court-certified expert in international drug trafficking, and money-laundering and is the President of KYC Solutions, Inc. His writings about money laundering, international drug trafficking, and corruption have been published in many journals and media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and; New York Post. Robert Mazur has earned global acclaim as one of the world’s leading experts on the financial escapades of the underworld.  *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Officer Douglas Griffith of the Houston PD. He and our host discuss the recent rise in crime nationwide and what the cause may be. Officer Douglas Griffith is a Native Houstonian. He started his law enforcement career in 1991 with the Houston Police Department. During his twenty-nine years of service with the department, he dedicated twenty years to the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit. Then served four years as a member of the Southeast Tactical Operations D.G.U. Officer Griffith has a Masters in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership from California Southern and serves as the President of the Houston Police Officers' Union.   *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Larry Newman. Larry is former Jasper County Sheriff’s Office deputy and detective, as well as first responder, volunteer firefighter, police officer, probation and parole volunteer.   He is currently the President of the Missouri Alliance of Professional Bail Bond Agents and has worked closely with lawmakers and other individuals on bail matters.   He offers his perspective on the reasons behind the rise in crime, which he suggests lies in a variety of new laws that do more to protect criminal defendants than they do the general public.  *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Dr. Wesley Britton, espionage expert. He and Arash discuss the history of espionage and the law pertaining to it in the United States. They also talk about Dr. Britton's work and his novels. Dr. Wesley Britton has had many lives as a writer. He’s been a scholar, poet, reviewer, interviewer, and contributor to many books and websites. He’s the author of four non-fiction books on espionage in film, television, history, and literature. Now, he’s also a Sci-Fi novelist with an eight-book series called The Beta-Earth Chronicles, coming from BearManor Media! Learn more about Dr. Britton: Website - http://www.http://spywisesecretdossier.com/index.html Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/422463486191419 Twitter - https://twitter.com/wesley_britton Wesley Britton Amazon page - http://bit.ly/WBAMA *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 4 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host, Arash Hashemi. On this episode I speak to Reyna Marder Gentin. After almost two decades of practicing law, Reyna decided it was time to try something new. So she retired and started a new Journey. However, she did not know where the journey would take care. After taking a writing class, because of a dare, Reyna discovered her new passion: writing. So far she has written 3 books (links below) and is working on a fourth. She was kind enough to discuss her journey with me on this episode.  Books by Reyna: Both Are True Unreasonable Doubts My Name is Layla Reyna's Social Media Links: Facebook Twitter Instagram *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is a colleague and a fiend William Hovsepyan. He is a champion of the people and is here to speak about the justice system and what it's like to serve the public. William Hovsepyan graduated from UCSB with a BA in Political Science and Philosophy.  He received his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. After passing the bar, he worked as a staff attorney for the California Parole Advocacy Program (CalPAP) representing parolees during parole violations. After working at CalPAP for a year, William joined the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office.  He worked there for 11 years and 4 months after which he joined the Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office. He has been with APD for the past 4 years and 2 months. William has over 15 and a half years of experience representing clients facing misdemeanor, juvenile and felony charges, including special circumstance murder. *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi.  On this episode our guest is immigration attorney Layla Khamoushian. With a new administration in the White House the immigration law field is undergoing rapid change. Layla will go over these expected changes and discusses how they will affect the immigration process (Season 3, Episode 7, Recorded February 15, 2021).   Contact Layla:  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: @laylaesq   *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is patent attorney Puya Partow. He explains the process of obtaining a patent, what a trademark is, and what constitutes a copyright. Puya's work includes assisting clients with patent re-examination and reissue, litigation support, infringement analysis, patent validity analysis, freedom to operate analysis, and trademark prosecution and oppositions. - (Recorded 2/19/2021) Contact Puya:  Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/PuyaPatent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puyapartow/ *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. Throughout my career I have been asked a lot of questions and heard a lot of comments about public defenders. It amazes me how little people know or think they know about public defenders. So, I decided to invite my friend and colleague Jacqueline Davalos, who is a real life public defender, to come on the podcast and set the record straight.   Jacqueline Davalos is an experienced trial attorney with over 8 years of jury trial and litigation experience handling thousands of cases with favorable results. Ms. Davalos has worked as a deputy public defender for several years, working with our society’s most vulnerable population. She zealously and confidently negotiates with prosecutors and judges to secure the best outcome for her clients. Having worked as an immigration attorney also provides Ms. Davalos specialized knowledge to strategically navigate the criminal justice system to mitigate immigration consequences stemming from criminal charges.   Ms. Davalos has extensive jury trial experience obtaining acquittals in several California counties. She has handled cases involving gang shootings, robbery, drug sales, sexual assaults, attempted murder, assaults with a deadly weapon, hit and runs, bank robberies, carjacking, evading, DUIs, elder abuse, animal neglect, welfare fraud, domestic violence, firearm and drug possession, street racing, battery, burglary, auto theft and more. She has successfully obtained dismissals in felony and misdemeanor cases for lack of evidence, lack of a speedy trial and by providing additional, exonerating evidence to the prosecutor. In addition, she has been successful in suppressing evidence that was illegally seized by law enforcement resulting in forced dismissals of cases. *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.