🎙️ Episode 22: Are You Ready for 2026? New California Laws Reshaping Everyday Life

What happens when the law suddenly touches almost every corner of your daily routine? In 2026, California is rolling out a wave of new laws that will change how we rent, work, run businesses, and even decide when to go to court. From refrigerators in rentals to revamped worker protections, the rules of everyday life are about to shift.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang breaks down the most important changes coming in 2026 and explains what they mean in plain English—whether you’re a tenant, landlord, small business owner, employee, or someone thinking about filing a lawsuit in California.

📦 How new tenant protection laws will affect rental housing and appliance requirements

💼 What businesses and employers must change now in contracts and workplace policies

⏰ Why waiting until 2026 to prepare could cost you time, money, and legal risk

From budgeting for new obligations to understanding expanded rights, this episode is your practical roadmap to staying ahead of California’s 2026 legal overhaul—before it’s already here.

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

📖 Read our blog for a deeper dive into California’s 2026 law changes.

🎙️ Episode 21: When Brands Become Everyday Words – The Taco Tuesday Trademark Battle

Can a phrase everyone uses still “belong” to one company? For decades, a small regional chain quietly owned the federal trademark for “Taco Tuesday” while millions of people—and even celebrities—used it like it was public property. By 2023, that ownership finally cracked under cultural pressure.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang breaks down how a fun weekly ritual turned into a high-profile legal showdown involving Taco John’s, Taco Bell, and LeBron James—and what happens when a catchy slogan becomes so common it loses its legal edge.

🌮 How “Taco Tuesday” went from registered trademark to public phrase
⚖️ What “genericide” is—and how brands can become victims of their own success
📲 Why social media and viral culture are forcing trademark law to evolve

From made-up words like “Kodak” to everyday expressions like “Taco Tuesday,” this episode shows where the law draws the line between protectable brands and shared cultural language—and why that line matters for businesses, creators, and consumers alike.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.⁠📖 Read our blog on trademarks.

🎙️ Episode 20: Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney – When One Line in a Contract Costs Millions

What does “theatrical release” really mean in the age of streaming? For Scarlett Johansson, that single phrase became the center of a multimillion-dollar legal battle with Disney—and a cautionary tale for anyone signing a contract in today’s digital world.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang unpacks how a clause in Johansson’s Black Widow agreement led to one of the most talked-about lawsuits in entertainment law, and why it changed how contracts are written for actors, influencers, and creators alike.

📽️ How streaming transformed what used to be “standard” contract terms

📄 Why vague definitions can destroy compensation models

📆 What California law says about interpreting contracts and deadlines to sue

From ambiguous language to overlooked email chains, this episode reveals the high-stakes details that can make or break a deal—whether you're a Hollywood A-lister or a digital creator on the rise.

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

📖 Read our blog on contracts.

🎙️ Episode 19: Apple’s $634M Problem – A Patent War Over One Sensor

What do you get when a single blood oxygen sensor sparks a $634 million jury verdict, an import ban, and a global tech scramble? Welcome to the world of modern patent warfare.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang breaks down the high-stakes legal battle between Apple and medical tech company Masimo—and what it reveals about the future of innovation, product strategy, and IP enforcement. From courtroom drama to customs showdowns, this case shows how a tiny feature can shake an entire industry.

⚖️ Why Apple’s blood oxygen feature triggered a massive patent dispute

📦 How the International Trade Commission halted product imports overnight

🔍 What founders, engineers, and entrepreneurs can learn from Apple’s response playbook

Whether you're building the next big device—or just wearing one—this episode unpacks how patent strategy can make or break a product line.

🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

📖 Read our blog on patents and this case

🎙️ Episode 18: Before You Say ‘I Do’ – What Divorce Taught Me About Love, Conflict, and Prenups

Divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s a profound personal journey. In this deeply personal episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang shares her own experiences navigating divorce and how they’ve shaped her approach to relationships, family dynamics, and the legal tools that can make all the difference.

From the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships to why prenups are more than just legal contracts, Elizabeth discusses what every couple should know before walking down the aisle. She breaks down the role of love languages, conflict resolution, and the lessons learned from her own challenges.

💬 How emotional intelligence impacts communication and connection
💔 Why conflict resolution is a crucial part of a healthy relationship (and why avoiding conflict is a red flag)
📜 How a prenup conversation can actually strengthen your relationship by addressing uncomfortable topics early on

Whether you're engaged, in a long-term relationship, or just curious about how to build a stronger partnership, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to set themselves up for success in love and life.

🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.
📖 Los Angeles Divorce Lawyers.

What if the video that cost you custody wasn’t real—but no one could prove it?

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang dives into one of the most alarming trends facing family courts today: AI-generated evidence. From deepfake videos to synthetic audio recordings, artificial intelligence is now being weaponized in custody battles—and the legal system is scrambling to catch up.

⚖️ How AI-generated evidence is disrupting custody and domestic violence cases
💻 What courts are doing to authenticate digital files (and why it’s so expensive)
🚨 Why the “liar’s dividend” is harming real abuse victims and innocent parents alike

With real-world examples and expert insights, this episode breaks down how deepfakes are challenging the very foundation of courtroom truth—and what you can do to protect yourself.

🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.
📖 Read the full blog about this topic here.

When Britney Spears and Sam Asghari announced their split, many expected another headline-grabbing legal battle. But instead of chaos, the divorce wrapped up quietly—and quickly. Why? A rock-solid prenup.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang breaks down what made Britney’s prenup so effective, and what the rest of us can learn from it. From protecting intellectual property to managing future earnings and digital assets, prenups have evolved far beyond old stereotypes.

🎤 What Britney’s prenup actually covered—including royalties, confidentiality, and more

📉 Why prenups help avoid $100K+ court battles in California

🧠 How prenup planning can increase trust and transparency in a relationship

Whether you're a pop star or a small business owner, this episode shows why modern prenups are less about preparing for failure—and more about building a secure future.

🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

📖 Read our full blog: Britney Spears’ Ironclad Prenup: How She Safeguarded Her Fortune

What happens when your partner starts spending thousands of dollars—and emotional energy—on an AI companion? In California, it might be considered infidelity.

In this mind-bending episode of Love and Law, Atty. Elizabeth Yang explores how courts are handling emotional affairs with AI chatbots, and why these virtual relationships are having real consequences in divorce and custody cases. From Silicon Valley to Brentwood, families are grappling with the fallout of algorithm-driven intimacy.

💔 What courts consider “emotional abandonment” in the age of AI

💸 How money spent on premium AI subscriptions can be ruled as marital waste

📱 Why some prenups now include clauses about chatbot boundaries

As AI companions grow more lifelike—and addictive—California family law is racing to catch up. Whether you're a concerned spouse or just curious where this is all headed, this episode is your guide to the strange, very real intersection of love, law, and artificial intelligence.

🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

📖 Read our blog for more information