Lehto's Law
3,618 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 281 ratingsSteve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 30 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written.
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Episodes
Civil Asset Forfeiture in Canada! Ep. 6.409
April 08, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBTurns out they do civil asset forfeiture in Canada - they just do it a little differently. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Pulled over FOR a Suspended License?! Ep. 6.408
April 08, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBSupreme Court said it was OK for a LEO to suspect a man who was driving a truck was its owner - who had a suspended driver's license. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-556_e1pf.pdf http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Insurance Co's Giving Money Back?! Ep. 6.407
April 07, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBSome insurance companies are voluntarily refunding premiums during these trying times. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Used Lemons in New Zealand? Ep. 6.405
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBA man brought an action after buying a very old car that had sat in a museum in New Zealand. He lost. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Business Closings Need to Be Modified - Ep. 6.406
April 06, 2020 16:01 - 10 minutes - 10 MBClosing all businesses that are not "essential" is the wrong thing to do. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Drinking, No Pants - Ep. 6.404
April 06, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBThe Finns suggest it might be a good time to drink alone, pantsless. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Meet the Viewers! Ep. 6.403
April 05, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA collection of photos sent in by viewers, of viewers, and their pets - when appropriate. I apologize that this episode is so dependent on photos - but if I left it out, people would wonder about a "missing" episode. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Ticketed for Going for a Drive! Ep. 6.402
April 05, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBA woman in Pennsylvania was ticketed for driving - and doing nothing else wrong - during these extraordinary times. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
There is no 'B.A.R.' Association! Ep. 6.401
April 04, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOne of the things I hear all the time is that I am a member of a weird British organization, sworn to protect the Queen. Of England. Seriously. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Nonessential Items REVERSED! Ep. 6.399
April 04, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBThe rulers of Howard County (IN) have decided to retract the ordinance saying you could not buy nonessential items from essential stores. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Airlines MUST Give REFUNDS! Ep. 6.400
April 03, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThe DOT has ordered the airlines to give actual refunds to customers whose flights were canceled - not just vouchers. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Foofaraw Friday Four - Ep. 6.398
April 03, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBA wrap up of the odds and ends - mostly odds - from the past week or so. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Facebook Friend Ripoff? Ep. 6.397
April 03, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAdd Facebook to the list of places where the unwary can be ripped off. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Will Insurance Cover Your Business Losses Now? Ep. 6.396
April 02, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMany business are shut down now. Will insurance cover that? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Is Your Gym Still Charging You While It's Closed? Ep. 6.395
April 02, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBSome gyms are still charging customers for membership, even though the gyms are closed. https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2020/04/01/coronavirus-michigan-gyms-auto-charges/5096066002/ http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Teaching Dog to Drive is Ticketed - Ep. 6.394
April 01, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBA man teaching his dog to drive was ticketed after the car was involved in some traffic issues. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lawyer Sanctioned for Objecting Too Much! - Ep. 6.393
April 01, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBA lawyer was ordered to pay sanctions because be objected too often - and inappropriately - during a deposition. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Speeders Overtake Empty Freeways! Ep. 6.392
March 31, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBCA traffic authorities have seen less traffic - but more speeding and more severe accidents recently. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Illegal to Sell Nonessential Items?! Ep. 6.391
March 31, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBAn Indiana County prohibits the sale of nonessential items - out of "fairness" to others. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Putting Tracks on Your Tesla Voids the Warranty? Ep. 6.390
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBA man claims Tesla denied his warranty claim after he put tracks on his Tesla 3. http://lehtoslaw.com/will-modifications-void-new-car-warranty/ http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Feds Stomp Robocallers - Finally! Ep. 6.389
March 30, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBIt's not a total victory but it's a start! https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/district-court-orders-injunctions-against-two-telecom-carriers-who-facilitated-hundreds http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Can Your Employer Take Your Stimulus Check? Ep. 6.388
March 29, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBAn employer in TX is asking employees to work for their stimulus checks. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Vaccine Scam Email Alert! Ep. 6.386
March 29, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBA new email promises to get you to the head of the line for a vaccine. It's a scam, of course. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Fake Stimulus Checks in the Mail! Ep. 6.387
March 28, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBSome unscrupulous merchants are sending out flyers dressed up as "stimuls checks" in the hopes that you will buy a used car from them. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Sword Attacks Are "Wrong"? Ep. 6.383
March 28, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBA man in New Hampshire is alleged to have chased another man with a sword. Is that really illegal? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Foofaraw Friday (Lockdown Edition) - Ep. 6.385
March 27, 2020 16:01 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBAnother Friday roundup of things that happened this week. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Can Police Pull You Over For Driving in Lockdown? Ep. 6.384
March 27, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBYou've been ordered to stay home (in some states) - can the police pull you over to find out where you are going? Thanks: https://www.sloanelaw.com/ http://www.lehtoslaw.com
LeBron James Sued For Copyright Infringement - Ep. 6.382
March 26, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBA photograph taken by a professional photographer was used on LeBron James' social media - without the photographer's permission. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Rehired Embezzler Embezzles?! Ep. 6.381
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBA woman convicted of embezzling from an organization was rehired by the same organization. Guess what she's accused of now? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Godspeed Larry Rathgeb - Ep. 6.380
March 25, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOne of the men behind Chrysler's Winged Car program has passed away at 90. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Eye Health Update! Ep. 6.379
March 25, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBAn update on the subconjunctival hemorrhage I experienced recently. I survived! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Cancel? No Refund! Ep. 6.378
March 24, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBA race I registered for has been canceled. And refunds are in question. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Answer the Census! Ep. 6.376
March 24, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBYou will get a request to answer the census in the mail. Answer it! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Michigan Shuts Down for Three Weeks! Ep. 6.377
March 23, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMichigan has issued a Stay at Home order for the next three weeks. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/03/23/michigan-shelter-in-place-order-coronavirus/2887578001/ http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Hand Sanitizer Class Action! Ep. 6.375
March 23, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe government warned a company to stop making claims about its product; now a class action has been filed. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Watch Out for the WHO Email Scam! Ep. 6.374
March 22, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBThe latest email scam is allegedly from the WHO, and wants you to donate Bitcoin. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Is Dueling Legal? Ep. 6.373
March 22, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBMany states have no specific laws against it, but it is illegal. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
SCAM ALERT: Sued by Email? Ep. 6.372
March 21, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBA new scam email is going around - they warn you about a lawsuit indictment from the court of appeals. http://www.lehtosalaw.com
Psych Exam Ordered for Man Who Wanted Duel - Ep. 6.371
March 21, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThe man who wanted to duel with his ex-wife (or her attorney) to settle their dispute has been sent for a psych exam instead. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Foofaraw Friday Two! Ep. 6.370
March 20, 2020 16:01 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBA mixture of things, comments, questions and puzzling thoughts from the last week. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
New Sword on the Set! Ep. 6.369
March 20, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBA new sword has joined the set of Lehto's Law. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Watch Out for Relief Ripoffs! Ep. 6.368
March 19, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWith the possibility of money being sent to Americans by the gov't, the FTC warns us to beware of the people who'd like to steal that money. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Mich Attorney Gen'l Goes After Alleged Gougers - Ep. 6.367
March 19, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe AG in Michigan has sent a cease and desist letter to a major chain, alleging price gouging. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
From Juvenile Delinquent to Lawyer! Ep. 6.366
March 18, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBWoman who just became a lawyer was at one point a juvenile delinquent - and she told a judge who gave her a break that she wanted to become a lawyer. My previous video: https://youtu.be/fYXfo8_PykE http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Don't Ask That Question! Ep. 6.365
March 18, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBA famous notion is that an attorney should NEVER ask a question on cross examination unless he is certain he knows the answer. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Courts FINALLY React to Events in the News! Ep. 6.364
March 17, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBState courts in Michigan (and elsewhere) are finally taking steps in response to recent events in the news. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Attorney-Client Calls "Accidentally" Recorded, Given to Prosecution - Ep. 6.363
March 17, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBThousands of phone calls between lawyers and their clients were "accidentally" recorded by the phone company - and then given to law enforcement and the prosecutors, in California. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Ticketed for a License Plate Frame! Ep. 6.362
March 16, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBA man in Canada got a $110 ticket for having a license plate frame on his car - the one that came from the dealer. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Price Gougers Beware! Ep. 6.361
March 16, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBGreat story about people who were buying up stuff in the hopes of reselling it quickly - and why that won't always work. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Finland Ring Mystery - Ep. 6.360
March 15, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBTrue story of a ring that mysteriously turned up in a city park in Finland - after being lost in Maine 30 years earlier. http://www.lehtoslaw.com