Best Appellate Decisions Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 222 – A Baker’s Dozen of Lawyers 1:01:13

3h ago1:01:13

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Follow Danon LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdanFollow Paton LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Wrong: Gloriso: Affirm Smollett: Reverse Dlugi: AffirmIllinoisappellate argument can be found here:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ IL SCT cases can be …

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Understanding Nevada's Appellate Processes with Chief Justice Cadish 41:09

5h ago41:09

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Description: Join us on "I’ll Allow It Nevada" as we speak with Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Elissa Cadish to explore the process that cases undergo after filing with the state's highest court. From the initial steps of case assignment and briefing to the critical stages of oral arguments and decision-making, Chief Justice Cadish offers a com…

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Short Circuit 342 | Kicked Out of the Libertarian Club? 54:58

10h ago54:58

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Economic liberty is in poll position. Or at least it won an early round victory in North Carolina. IJ attorney, and North Carolinian, Josh Windham reports on a recent ruling of the North Carolina Supreme Court about a racing track and the right to earn a living. Josh brings his knowledge of state constitutions and litigation tactics to tell this ta…

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Episode 221 - The facts of which arise out of the criminal context 1:01:28

2h ago1:01:28

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Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdanFollow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Noto: Affirm $33,260: Reverse Sabo: Affirm Illinois arguments can be found here:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ 7th circuit case:https://me…

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Short Circuit 341 | Live from Austin: Local Retaliation 1:07:48

29m ago1:07:48

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A special edition of Short Circuit Live where the Institute for Justice teamed up with the Texas Observer for a conversation about how local governments increasingly are retaliating against those who call them to account. The event took place in Austin, Texas on September 4, 2024, and was subtitled “Picking the man and then searching the lawbooks: …

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Episode 220 - Short week, short shrift 27:16

14d ago27:16

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Timely Justice: The Role of Court Metrics 35:02

7d ago35:02

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Description: In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we dive into the critical metrics that drive court efficiency: Time to Disposition and the Age of Active Pending Caseload. Joined by the Administrative Office of the Courts Statistics Supervisor Sheldon Steele, we explore how these measures serve as essential tools for assessing court performanc…

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Short Circuit 340 | No Way to Run a Railroad 51:01

7d ago51:01

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An extremely sad case, especially for man’s best friend (dog-lover discretion is advised!), and a happy case for property rights. First, the Center for Judicial Engagement’s new Assistant Director, John Wrench, brings us the latest in wild Fifth Circuit qualified-immunity stories with a domestic disturbance check gone bad—so bad that an officer is …

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Oregon Law News, September 2024 (S1:E5) 1:00:50

10d ago1:00:50

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Oregon Reporter Podcast Oregon Law News, September 2024 (S1:E5); Date of Publishing: September 3, 2024 MCLE ID No: 114435 (Approved by the OSB MCLE department on September 10, 2024) *********************************** This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon approval by the OSB MCLE department), whi…

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Episode 219 - They didn’t want to get in any more trouble 37:44

12d ago37:44

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Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Kaur: Reverse Cohoon: Reverse Illinois arguments can be foundhere:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ IN Appellate: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2909&view=detail&yr=&when=&p…

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Short Circuit 339 | The Crime of Journalism 43:55

23d ago43:55

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Part of the job description of a journalist is talk to public officials, gather information, and report on it. Unfortunately, that seems to be a crime in Texas. An unconstitutional crime, to be sure, but enough of a crime that the Fifth Circuit said there was qualified immunity for officers who arrested a citizen journalist for asking question of a…

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Episode 218 – We would not have issued the policy 58:37

28d ago58:37

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Short Circuit 338 | Geofence Warrants 35:42

30d ago35:42

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One reason we have a Fourth Amendment is to be free from general warrants, permission slips for the government to search, well, everything. Is that what newfangled “geofence warrants” are? The Fifth Circuit thinks so, which is why it found one to be unconstitutional. Your host brings you the tale of a postal heist where the bandits were only found …

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Gaming Guardians: Inside the Nevada Gaming Control Board Part 2 23:07

1M ago23:07

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Description: In this episode of "I'll Allow It Nevada," we sit down with Kirk Hendrick, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, to delve into the crucial role the NGCB plays in maintaining the stability and integrity of Nevada's gaming industry. We discuss the Board's comprehensive responsibilities, including thorough investigations, licensing…

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Episode 217 – I am trying to save you time 41:51

1M ago41:51

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Short Circuit 337 | Facebook Comment Board of Appeals 39:57

1M ago39:57

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Anyone who has ever grown enraged after seeing their comment deleted from a Facebook page will find solace in this week’s episode. We examine a free speech tussle between the National Institutes of Health and the animal rights folks at PETA. IJ’s Michael Soyfer brings us this First Amendment case from the D.C. Circuit which said that blocking certa…

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Episode 216 – It is so unremarkable a proposition 59:00

1M ago59:00

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Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Brooks: Affirm Baxter: AffirmIllinois arguments can be foundhere:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/ Indiana Appellate Court:https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2893&view=detail&yr…

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California Law on Assumption of Risk and Waiver 18:25

1M ago18:25

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Join co-hosts Daniel Velladao and Tracy Forbath for our inaugural episode of Appellate Spotlight, as they discuss recent developments in California case law on primary assumption of risk and waiver with special guest Amy Frerich. This exciting discussion will highlight the application of the primary assumption of risk doctrine to surfing, and wheth…

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Gaming Guardians: Inside the Nevada Gaming Control Board Part 1 32:54

1M ago32:54

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Description: In this episode of "I'll Allow It Nevada," we sit down with Kirk Hendrick, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, to delve into the crucial role the NGCB plays in maintaining the stability and integrity of Nevada's gaming industry. We discuss the Board's comprehensive responsibilities, including thorough investigations, licensing…

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Short Circuit 336 | Thor’s Seizure 40:15

1M ago40:15

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A most unusual Fourth Amendment case this week: One cop claims there was a seizure while another says there was not. They disagree because one cop is suing the other. Guess which cop wins? It’s the one with the dog—named Thor—that got a little too eager in a cemetery while in hot pursuit. But apparently didn’t “seize” the other by mistakenly tearin…

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Episode 215 – That was not my question 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Al-Any: Affirm Mahoney: Punt Illinois Automobile Dealers: AffirmIllinois arguments can be foundhere:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/

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Short Circuit 335 | Zoning Justice 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Emphasizing the justice in our name, IJ recently launched a new project to fight back against zoning laws, Zoning Justice. We’ve been challenging overreaching zoning for years, but there’s now a new emphasis on how it inhibits people from providing housing and pursuing the American Dream. Joining us to talk about this new venture are the project’s …

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Oregon Law News, August 2024 (S1:E4) 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

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Oregon Reporter Podcast Oregon Law News, August 2024 (S1:E4); Date of Publishing: August 1, 2024 MCLE ID No: 113669 (Approved by the OSB MCLE department on August 13, 2024) *********************************** This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be…

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Episode 214 – Here is how not to attempt service in a case 41:38

2M ago41:38

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Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Wang: Affirm Rodriguez: Affirm Heath: AffirmIllinois arguments can be foundhere:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/

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Unpacking the Sullivan Decision with Justice Lee 25:39

2M ago25:39

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Description: Join us on "I’ll Allow It Nevada" as we speak with Nevada Supreme Court Justice Patricia Lee to explore the landmark Sullivan case and its impact on water law in Nevada. Justice Lee provides an in-depth analysis of the core holdings of the Sullivan decision. We delve into the court's interpretation of existing legal precedents and stat…

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Short Circuit 334 | Only Mostly Dead 52:40

2M ago52:40

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It’s time for Short Circuit to head for the hills. Two cases from the mountainous Tenth Circuit, one on the Fourth Amendment and another on the Bivens doctrine. First, Bob Belden of IJ saddles up for a 911 call that may have led to the wrongful arrest of a Super Bowl reveler. What is enough evidence from an anonymous tip to stop a supposedly shady …

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Episode 213 – Illinois has one appellate court 44:47

2M ago44:47

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Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Lane: Reverse Menard: Affirm Washington: ReverseIllinois arguments can be foundhere:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/

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Short Circuit 333 | Live at Hogan Lovells! 40:57

2M ago40:57

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We join forces with the law firm of Hogan Lovells to bring you some “legal mumbo jumbo”—an episode recorded at their offices in Washington, D.C. before a gaggle of law students. Joining your guest host, IJ’s Ben Field, are IJ attorney Kirby Thomas West plus two of Hogan’s finest, appellate attorneys Sean Marotta and Danielle Desaulniers Stempel. Da…

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Episode 212 – They are dense 47:27

2M ago47:27

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Follow Pat on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Grove: Punt Payne: Affirm on on damages or statute of limitationsIllinois arguments can be foundhere:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/

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Transforming Crisis Response: The MOST Model 40:26

2M ago40:26

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Description: In this episode, we explore the impactful work of the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST). MOST is a collaborative effort between deputy sheriffs and licensed clinical social workers who work to address mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal emergencies. By providing crisis de-escalation, connecting individuals to co…

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Short Circuit 332 | Not-So Government Speech 51:18

2M ago51:18

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This episode is a First Amendment 2-4-1. We begin with James Dickey of the Upper Midwest Law Center (and former golf pro). James tells us about a recent case he argued at the Eighth Circuit concerning the “government speech” doctrine. If a public school lets some people—but not others with a different viewpoint—come in and hang posters is that just…

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Episode 211 – The Cleanup Podcast 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Short Circuit 331 | The British Are Coming 47:15

3M ago47:15

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The Fourth of July holds a central place in American history. The day patriots threw off the shackles of King George. Which is why it’s a little ironic that this year it’s the day the British are holding a general election to democratically chose their government. To cash in on this coincidence, this episode highlights some recent cases that reflec…

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The A2J Gap: With Kamron Graham and John Grant of The Commons Law Center (S1:E3) 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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Oregon Reporter Podcast The A2J Gap: With Kamron Graham and John Grant of The Commons Law Center (S1:E3); discussing the mission of the Commons Law Center, as well as the underlying law industry changes that have created a growing access to justice gap in the US. Date of Publishing: July 1, 2024 MCLE ID No: 113154 (Approved by the OSB MCLE departme…

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Episode 210 – Chevron is Overruled 1:08:22

3M ago1:08:22

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Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdanFollow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Loomis: Affirm Jennings: Affirm Hill: Affirm in part, reverse in partIL app cases can be found at:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/IN SCT cas…

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Short Circuit 330 | Pretext Takings 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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Everybody knows that the government can’t take property from you just because it doesn’t like you. But what if the government says it actually wants to turn the property into a park even though everybody knows it’s because it doesn’t like you? Recently the Second Circuit said that was A-OK. We had on IJ’s Jeff Redfern, an attorney in the case, to t…

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Episode 209 – These precedents were not meant to suggest a law trapped in amber 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

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Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdanFollow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-610290824/ Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: James: Affirm, but narrow Pawson: Punt Landers Children Family: AffirmIL app cases can be found at:https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/IL SCT ca…

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