Civil attorney Ven Johnson and criminal lawyer Steve Fishman sit down with tv anchor Jason Carr to break down the various similarities and stark differences between civil and criminal trials.Kirjoittanut Ven Johnson

Attorney Ven Johnson chats with former tv anchor Jason Carr and clinical psychotherapist Tracey Stein about how cameras in the courtroom can impact public opinion, pulling examples from the OJ Simpson murder trial that was widely televised, and Heard v. Depp defamation case where clips went viral on social media.…

Attorney Ven Johnson, a Kalamazoo College grad and former tennis player, invites men’s tennis head coach Mark Riley on the podcast to chat about how K-College became the hotspot for the junior nationals - a 10-day tennis tournament that starts the first Friday in August. Ven Johnson Law has been a sponsor of the tournament since the firm’s inceptio…

Ven Johnson, Chris Desmond, Paul Doherty, and former Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Amy Ronayne continue the conversation on governmental immunity, including the difficulties plaintiff lawyers face to prove gross negligence and the proximate cause in a case. They also discuss the lawsuit against Oxford Community Schools following the Nov. 30, 2021…

Ven Johnson, Chris Desmond, Paul Doherty, and former Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Amy Ronayne Krause discuss governmental immunity and times where it may make sense. They also discuss the different ways the government throws cases out to avoid being sued, including requiring a notice provision, where a plaintiff only has a certain window to warn…

In episode 23, attorney Ven Johnson, Tom Waun, Paul Doherty and Chris Desmond continue the conversation about governmental immunity. A large focus on this episode includes key differences between a proximate cause and THE proximate cause, which is defined as one of the most immediate, efficient and direct causes of a plaintiff’s injury. The four di…

In episode 22, attorney Ven Johnson, alongside partners Tom Waun and Paul Doherty, as well as chief appellate lawyer Chris Desmond talk about what governmental immunity is, how it’s evolved over the years, and the hurdles one needs to overcome to get around it. Additionally, they dive into exceptions and instances where you can sue governmental ent…

In episode 21, attorney Ven Johnson, criminal law expert Steve Fishman and ‘Gloves Off’ producer Eri Johnson dive into some of the biggest trials over the past year, including many surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. They discuss various lawsuits and verdicts against police officers Kimberly Potter and Derek Chauvin, as well as teenager Ky…

In episode 20, Ven Johnson, Charlie Langton and criminal law expert Steve Fishman dissect the high-profile trial of Derek Chauvin, who was charged with the murder of George Floyd. The panelists discuss the issue of pre-trial publicity, media transparency during trials, and how highly publicized cases can potentially taint a jury’s perspective on th…

In Episode 19, Ven Johnson and Charlie Langton discuss the latest updates in the mid-Michigan flood litigation against state entities, including a recent ruling in favor of flood victims to move the lawsuit forward. Ven and Charlie also dive into allegations that the University of Michigan and former football coach Bo Schembechler covered up years …

Attorney Ven Johnson and legal analyst Charlie Langton interviewed former Flint reporter Drew Moore, who was in and out of the courtroom and speaking with Flint residents during the height of the Flint Water Crisis. Episode 18 of “Gloves Off” dives into how the state of Michigan putting profits over people led to the poisoning of thousands in Flint…

In this episode, Ven speaks with Mari Copeny, also known as “Little Miss Flint” about the Flint Water Crisis. The 13-year-old activist talks about the social injustices sparked by elected city officials six years ago, who neglected to treat water coming from the Flint River. This ultimately caused lead to be leached from old pipes, poisoning thousa…

An unfortunate reality is that trauma and the law go hand in hand. As personal injury is a major part of our practice, Ven invited Dr. James Zender, a psychologist, to join the Gloves Off podcast to discuss the impact of trauma as it relates to chronic pain, the loss of a loved one, the aftermath of sexual assault and/or domestic violence and more,…

For Ven Johnson Law, 2020 was a year of challenges and opportunities. The firm took on high-profile civil rights cases, represented victims of one of the most catastrophic floods in Michigan history, stood up for children and parents who were used as political propaganda by President Donald Trump and launched a podcast hosted by Ven and award-winni…

In this episode, Ven speaks with Tom Constand, president and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI). Ven and Tom discuss traumatic brain injury education, the services and care available for survivors, the barriers a significant percentage of families face in accessing these services and the impact of Michigan's No-Fault Act. Tom a…

This episode is for all those who've been wanting an in-depth & comprehensive breakdown of the Trump Election Lawsuits! In this episode, Ven Johnson and constitutional law expert Judge Christopher Yates, of Kent County’s 17th Circuit Court, break down the Donald J. Trump election lawsuits. Ven and Judge Yates discuss the basics of constitutional el…

Ven and Charlie speak with Steve Fishman, legendary criminal defense attorney, to dive into the nitty gritty of what happened with Breonna Taylor's grand jury trial from a legal perspective. What are the ways in which prosecutors can charge? What is the benefit of having a secret grand jury? What are the specifics that surround getting a search war…

In episode 11, Ven and Charlie dive into one of Ven's cases that has captured media attention across the country. Here is a summery published in People Magazine: Ven Johnson Law has filed suit against Donald Trump, his campaign and a conservative Kansas city social-media personality alleging emotional distress and humiliation following the presiden…

Ep.10 Fighting for Equal Representation: Women of Color in the Law Its 2020 and women of color continue to be underrepresented throughout the legal profession due to racism, classism, & sexism that continues to saturate the legal community. Implicit bias, micro-aggressions, and more are all contributing factors that result in women of color feeling…

Episodes 8 & 9 were recorded on Juneteenth- a day celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people within the US. Across the country and less than a block away from Ven Johnson Law's Detroit office, crowds gathered to celebrate the strength & resilience of the Black community and to demand an end to police brutality and the targeting of Black lives.…

Episodes 8 & 9 were recorded on Juneteenth- a day celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people within the US. Across the country and less than a block away from Ven Johnson Law's Detroit office, crowds gathered to celebrate the strength & resilience of the Black community and to demand an end to police brutality and the targeting of Black lives.…

This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we dive into the case Holt v Liberty Mutual: a trucking/auto negligence case that resulted in a $22.6 million dollar verdict only to THEN turn into a battle under Michigan Bad Faith law. SPOILER ALERT! This battle ended in victory too! Join us as we speak with attorneys Tom Waun & Chris Desmond for a legal ge…

This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we dive into the case Holt v Reliable Transportation: a trucking/auto negligence case that resulted in a $22.6 million dollar verdict only to THEN turn into a battle under Michigan Bad Faith law. Join us as we speak with our former client Burt Holt to tell the story of a case that resulted in the largest pers…

Ven was joined by our former client Lexi Pew, Ven Johnson Law Chief Appellate Attorney Chris Desmond, and Gloves Off Producer Eri Guajardo Johnson. Lexi spoke of her case that resulted from falling out of a defective 6th story window in a residence hall at Michigan State University and the literal death defying recovery from the resulting injuries.…

This episode features our guest, Donna MacKenzie, a Michigan based personal injury attorney and partner of Olsman, MacKenzie, Peacock & Wallace. Donna & Ven speak at length about their experience representing victims of sexual abuse as they dive into the need to change outdated Michigan case law. This conversation was inspired by one of Ven's recen…

This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we dive into a 2008 Criminal Trial where Ven Johnson and his then, Law partner, Geoffrey Fieger, were indicted by the FBI for illegal campaign contributions. The trial ended with both Ven and Geoffrey being acquitted of all charges- but not before a wild legal showdown. In part 2, we speak with Ven’s defense …

This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we dive into a 2008 Criminal Trial where Ven Johnson and his then, law partner, Geoffrey Fieger, were indicted by the FBI for illegal campaign contributions. The trial ended with both Ven and Geoffrey being acquitted of all charges- but not before a wild legal showdown. In part 1, we speak with Ven’s defense …

Legal experts Ven Johnson and Charlie Langton speak with Eri Guajardo Johnson- social justice advocate, birthworker, and community educator via BirthBruja.com- about some of the ways in which COVID-19 is shifting the legal world currently and in the future.Kirjoittanut Ven Johnson