Artificial intelligence is changing everything, including how people handle legal issues. But what happens when A.I. gets it wrong?

In this episode of Kern Case by Case, attorneys Matt Clark and Chris Hagan break down the growing trend of people using artificial intelligence and large language model (LLM) tools instead of hiring a lawyer and the serious risks that come with it.

From real court cases where AI-generated legal arguments completely fell apart, to misleading online ads designed to collect and sell your personal information, this episode uncovers what consumers need to know before trusting technology with their legal decisions.

🎙️ Featuring special guests:

- Jim Damian, CEO of Linean, on how AI actually works and where it fails.

- Cathy Bennett, Campus Dean of Kern County College of Law, on how future attorneys are being trained to use AI responsibly. (full biographies below)

⚖️ In this episode, we cover:

- Real legal cases involving AI mistakes

- Why AI can sound confident but be completely wrong

- The dangers of “instant case value” ads and data harvesting

- How AI is being used in the legal industry and law schools today

- What you should do before trusting AI with a legal issue

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Jim Damian is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Linean, a technology services company based in Bakersfield that specializes in artificial intelligence and business intelligence. Damian works directly with organizations implementing AI tools in real-world settings, not just theory, but how this technology is actually being used day to day.

Cathy Bennett is the Dean of the Kern County College of Law. She joined Klein DeNatale Goldner in 1995 after receiving her J.D. from the California Pacific School of Law the same year. She’s now of counsel at that law firm. She’s received the Kern County Bar Association Bench and Bar Award, and was inducted into the CSU Bakersfield Alumni Hall of Fame. At the Kern County College of Law she oversees legal education right here in our community, helping train the next generation of attorneys who will be practicing in Kern County and beyond.

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CHAIN | COHN | CLARK is Kern County’s leading accident, injury and workers’ compensation law firm, recognized in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” rankings, and selected year after year in the “Best Law Firm” category in The Bakersfield Californian’s Readers’ Choice Poll. Our attorneys have represented clients from throughout the Central Valley since 1934. We concentrate our efforts on protecting the rights of individuals seriously injured due to the negligent, reckless or intentional conduct of another. At Chain | Cohn | Clark, we pride ourselves on having the reputation and resources necessary to overcome the most difficult challenges while achieving the best results for clients. For more information, go to chainlaw.com, and visit our blog to stay up to date on law firm news at chainlawblog.com.

Attorneys Matt Clark and Chris Hagan focus on bicycle safety in Bakersfield, including the rapid rise of electric bikes and what that means for riders, drivers, and families in our community.

We bring in Kerry Ryan, independent owner of Action Sports since 1988, and Bakersfield Assistant Police Chief Brent Stratton, with decades of experience in traffic enforcement and public safety here in Bakersfield.

00:00:38: Welcome to "Kern Case By Case" Episode 3

00:02:15: Bike Safety in Bakersfield + E-Bikes

00:09:30: All Things Bikes with Kerry Ryan, Action Sports

00:13:00: E-Bike vs. Regular Bikes (Class 1-2-3)

00:23:20: Bike Lanes in Bakersfield

00:27:40: Safety Equipment Must-Haves

00:34:15: Tips for Parents, Bike-Riders

00:37:00: Assistant Police Chief Brent Stratton

00:40:00: Rules to Follow

00:43:30: Protected Bike Lakes

00:47:00: Motor Cops + Distracted Driving

00:51:00: Bakersfield Police + E-Bikes 00:55:30: Kids + Street Takeovers, Wheelies

01:01:00: Closing

Accident and injury lawyers from the Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Clark in Bakersfield, Calif. (Kern County) break down law and community safety one conversation at a time.

In this episode, attorneys Matt Clark and Chris Hagan discuss a first-of-its-kind lawsuit filed by the City of San Francisco against more than a dozen major food companies, claiming they knowingly sell ultra-processed foods that are harmful to people’s health.

It’s a lawsuit that mirrors another lawsuit from nearly 30 years ago that changed our country – against the tobacco industry. Clark and Hagan break down this case and chat with local dietician Nicole Giumarra about ultra-processed foods, and what you can do in your own life to keep you and your family healthy. (see her bio below)

00:01:00 - Welcome to "Kern Case By Case" Episode 2

00:04:00 - San Francisco v. "Big Food" Lawsuit

00:06:00 - Products Liability + UPFs (Ultra-Processed Foods) + Government Responsibility

00:08:05 - Similarities to Big Tobacco Lawsuits

00:12:15 - Corporate Responsibility

00:16:30 - History + Legal Arguments in Tobacco Lawsuits

00:24:35 - Nutritionist Nicole Giumarra

00:26:00 - What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

00:32:20 - Industry Insider + Health Consequences

00:35:00 - Child Nutrition

00:38:45 - Addictiveness

00:43:00 - Reinforcing Agents + Artificial Colors

00:51:30 - Attorney Recap + Case Claims

00:54:30 - Defense Arguments

00:56:15 - What's At Stake + What's Next

01:00:30 - Closing

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Nicole Giummara is a registered dietitian and nutritionist from Bakersfield with more than two decades of experience helping people build healthier, more sustainable relationships with food. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition sciences and specializes in sports nutrition, eating disorders, pre-diabetes and diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In addition to her private practice, Nicole serves as a registered dietitian and health educator at Bakersfield Family Medical Center and as an adjunct faculty member at Cal State Bakersfield. She has consulted with NCAA Division I athletic programs, and worked extensively in clinical and hospital settings.

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CHAIN | COHN | CLARK is Kern County’s leading accident, injury and workers’ compensation law firm, recognized in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” rankings, and selected year after year in the “Best Law Firm” category in The Bakersfield Californian’s Readers’ Choice Poll. Our attorneys have represented clients from throughout the Central Valley since 1934. We concentrate our efforts on protecting the rights of individuals seriously injured due to the negligent, reckless or intentional conduct of another. At Chain | Cohn | Clark, we pride ourselves on having the reputation and resources necessary to overcome the most difficult challenges while achieving the best results for clients. For more information, go to chainlaw.com, and visit our blog to stay up to date on law firm news at chainlawblog.com.