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The AM Sidebar
Your 10-min dose of legal intrigue in the AM. Brought to you by the Antonyan Miranda law firm, The AM Sidebar delivers sharp, short episodes that make the law accessible, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Each week, a different attorney takes the mic with their own unique segment — whether it’s breaking down California’s newest laws in Law On Edge, sparring in mock trial debates in Split Decisions, or flagging toxic divorce behavior in The Warning Signs. Think of it as your legal espresso shot: quick, compelling, and just enough to give you an edge. Perfect for attorneys who want to stay sharp and curious minds watching from the gallery.
Episodes
16 episodes
Ask Ilona: Ex's New Girlfriend Sabotaging Daughter's Treatment
A mother writes in with a difficult co-parenting dilemma involving a blended family, a child recovering from hospitalization, suspected celiac disease, and repeated CPS threats from her ex-husband's girlfriend.In this episode of Ask Alo...
Punching the Clock: Think You Were Wrongfully Fired? Wage & Hour Claims with Nick De Blouw
Think every firing is illegal? Think again.In this episode of Punching the Clock, employment attorneys Mila Arutunian and Nick De Blouw break down one of the most misunderstood areas of California employment law: wage and hour claims, P...
Split Decisions: Should Courts Force Reunification Therapy?
In this episode of Split Decisions, veteran California family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Tavares argue both sides of a high-conflict custody dispute involving parental alienation, reunification therapy, child custody rights, and the w...
Ask Ilona: My Husband Nearly Ended My Life
Should you stay in a marriage after domestic violence? Or leave before it’s too late?In this emotional episode of Ask Ilona, certified family law specialist Ilona Antonyan responds to a heartbreaking question from a woman trapped in a lo...
Punching the Clock: Gossip in the Workplace
Workplace gossip may sound harmless, but under California law, it can quickly become harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and a major legal liability.In the debut episode of Punching the Clock, employment attorney Mila Arutunian brea...
Split Decisions: Should Hiding Income Cost You Custody?
Can hiding money during a divorce affect child custody?In this episode of Split Decisions, veteran family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Tavares battle it out in a mock courtroom debate over one explosive custody dispute: a divorce...
Split Decisions: Dueling Restraining Orders
When does toxic behavior in a marriage become domestic abuse. And when does the evidence fall short of a restraining order?In this episode of Split Decisions, veteran family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Tavares face off in a high...
Punching the Clock: Do Cops Have Fewer Rights?
Most people think police officers and other government employees have more legal protections because they work for the state. The truth is far more complicated.In this episode of Punching the Clock, we uncover the hidden realities of law...
Punching the Clock: Can You Be Fired for Marijuana Use in California?
Marijuana may be legal in California, but that does NOT automatically mean your job is protected. In this episode of Punching the Clock on The AM Sidebar Podcast, employment attorney Mila Arutunian breaks down the complicated intersection of ma...
Split Decisions: Custody Battle Over Gender Identity
A 13-year-old is exploring gender identity in therapy—but when discussions turn toward potential medical decisions, a custody battle erupts.In this episode of Split Decisions, two veteran family law attorneys go head-to-head over a high...
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Ask Ilona: My Daughter Won't Talk to Her Mom After an Affair
What happens when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent after infidelity? In this first episode of Ask Ilona on The AM Sidebar Podcast by Antonyan Miranda, certified family law specialist Ilona Antonya...
Punching the Clock: ICE Arrested Her at Her Green Card Interview
What happens when you follow every immigration rule… and still get arrested?In this episode of Punching the Clock for The AM Sidebar, Vika and Louis share their unbelievable true story. After fleeing Ukraine during the war, Vika legally...
Split Decisions: Influencer Finances
What happens when a child becomes the breadwinner? In Part 2 of Influencer Wars, the debate shifts from control to cash. A 15-year-old influencer is generating hundreds of thousands of dollars per month through brand deals,...
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Split Decisions: When a Teen Makes $100K a Month
When a 15-year-old becomes a six-figure-a-month influencer, who gets to decide what happens next?In this episode of Split Decisions, veteran family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Tavares argue both sides of a modern custod...
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Punching the Clock: AI at Work Can Get You Fired
What if a computer—not your boss—is already making decisions about your job?From AI-powered hiring tools that quietly screen out candidates, to algorithm-driven performance reviews and employee surveillance software, artificial intellige...
Split Decisions: Can Grandparents Take Kids Away?
When a child is thriving with grandparents during a family crisis, does stability outweigh a biological parent’s right to custody?In this episode of Split Decisions, veteran family law attorneys Tim Miranda and Carlos Ta...
