Best Caselaw Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 049 Planning enforcement- legislative and caselaw updates 20:32

6h ago20:32

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Effective enforcement is key to ensuring a functional planning system, but the legal provisions can be complex. Recent statutory changes have modified long-standing rules around enforcement time limits and other key enforcement functions while, in May 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of Caldwell, providing guidance on the …

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Talkin' AI with Adam Unikowsky 27:54

1h ago27:54

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Adam Unikowsky is a Partner at Jenner & Block. He is at the forefront of thinking about the use of AI in the law. Adam is a graduate of MIT and Harvard Law. He focuses on appellate and Supreme Court practice in the areas of securities litigation, Indian law, patents, civil procedure, and constitutional law. Check out Adam's substack articles on AI:…

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How to Navigate Legal Mistakes with Integrity and Transparency 34:28

2h ago34:28

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At the 2024 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Scott C. Skelton’s session on the ethical handling of mistakes in legal practice was immensely helpful to attendees. Rocky Dhir welcomes Scott to the podcast to discuss his session and get more details on this important topic. If you think you’ve committed malpractice, what should you do? Scott shares …

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John Dillinger's Descent into Crime 39:13

8d ago39:13

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Ever wondered how a small-town boy from Indianapolis ended up as America's most infamous criminal? Join us as we unravel the tumultuous life of John Herbert Dillinger, starting from his early days of petty crime fueled by personal loss and a strict upbringing. You'll learn how Dillinger's failed attempt at reform and a disastrous robbery in Mooresv…

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2024 Limited Jurisdiction Updates Part 2 (Video) 1:00:02

17d ago1:00:02

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September 13, 2024Hon. Anna HubermanMCJC Presiding Judge Country Meadows Justice CourtCharles AdornettoMCJC Judicial Education OfficerMaterials:https://spaces.hightail.com/space/tOuRfKkxm6 Webinar: https://youtu.be/GgZraEwglyY

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Understanding the Miranda Warning 43:41

22d ago43:41

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Can a single Supreme Court case redefine the very essence of police interrogation? Tune in to this gripping episode where we unlock the dramatic journey leading to the establishment of Miranda rights, setting the stage with the historical context of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. Discover how the landscape of American criminal justice was irrevoca…

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PIP Law and More 29:07

27d ago29:07

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Jennifer joined Robert to run throw opinions from June and July. Health and Wellness Evolution Co. V. Infinity Auto Ins. Co., 3d DCA (EUO; hearsay). Crown Asset Mgmt., LLC v. Bribiesca, 3d DCA (small-claims rules). Sch. Bd. of Broward Cnty., FL. v. State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co., 4th DCA (reimbursement under section 627.7405). Auto Club Ins. Co. o…

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What Really Happens After a Trial: Taking A Closer Look at Post-Conviction Law with Professor Lee Kovarsky 29:26

26d ago29:26

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There is no way to truly prepare a client for life following a criminal conviction, and the aftermath of a defendant’s guilty verdict can be incredibly complex. Rocky Dhir welcomes Professor Lee Kovarsky to learn from his wealth of expertise on post-conviction law, mitigation investigations, capital defense teams, and more. They discuss nuances in …

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Orville Lynn Majors: Indiana Angel of Death 33:53

1M ago33:53

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What if your trusted healthcare provider was actually a harbinger of death? This chilling question sets the stage for our latest episode of Deviant Criminology, where we explore the dark world of medical serial killers. We begin with a haunting scenario: a routine hospital visit that turns into a nightmare. This episode unravels the unsettling phen…

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Guns and Shifting Originalism 28:45

2M ago28:45

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Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of Law sat down with Robert to discuss the Court's decisions in United States v. Rahimi and Garland v. Cargill, and how Rahimi shows the Court's current iteration of "originalism" does not constrain judges. Rather, it is used as a tool to achieve a desired outcome. Thank You Sponsors This podcast i…

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Nanny Doss: The Giggling Granny Serial Killer 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

Could a traumatic brain injury at age seven have paved the way for one of America's most chilling female serial killers? In this episode, we unravel the dark and twisted life of Nanny Doss, known by many as the "Giggling Granny." We'll explore how definitions of a serial killer can vary, providing critical context before delving into the sinister t…

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Caselaw Update and Lindsey's Big News 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Robert and Lindsey recap opinions from the DCAs, the Florida Supreme Court, and the 11th Circuit. In re: Amends. to Fla. R. Civ. P 1.110. In re: Amends. to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200, 1.201, 1.280, 1.440, & 1.460. In re: Amends to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510 and New Rule 1.202. In re: Amends. to Fla. R. App. P. 9.130. BAM Trading Servs., Inc. v. Florida Off. …

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The Untold Stories of Attorney Clarence Darrow 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Lawyers long considered the legendary Clarence Darrow to be an attorney to emulate, but closer examination of his career shows a condemnable pattern of unethical tactics and empty courtroom arguments. To debunk the popular culture myths surrounding Darrow, Rocky Dhir welcomes author and attorney Mike Farris to discuss the facts in his book, Blowhar…

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What is murder? 46:18

2M ago46:18

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In this episode, Richard and Heather examine the various terms used in the criminal justice system around murder and homicide. Along with defining terms the team also gives examples of each charge. Hopefully this will be educational and entertaining. Can TV shows and movies really shape how we perceive justice? Join us as we unravel the "CSI effect…

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Campaign Finance: Where Will Joe's Dough Go? 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Robert sat down with Erin Chlopak, Senior Director of Campaign Finance at the Campaign Legal Center, to set the record straight about whether Vice President Harris will be able to use funds raised by the Biden/Harris campaign. Erin also explains why republican threats to sue to prevent VP Harris from using the funds are ill-conceived. Before joinin…

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2024 Limited Jurisdiction Updates Part 1 (Video) 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

July 18, 2024 Hon. Anna Huberman MCJC Presiding Judge Country Meadows Justice Court Charles Adornetto MCJC Judicial Education Officer Materials: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/tOuRfKkxm6 Webinar: https://youtu.be/Cursb0oGXtQ

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Admin Law Avalanche 51:39

3M ago51:39

51:39

Robert discussed three important Supreme Court opinions handed down in late June and early July with administrative law experts Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago Kent College of Law, and Professor Lisa Heinzerling, the Justice William J. Brennen Jr. Professor of Law at Georgetown Law. Hal and Lisa explain how Loper Bright v. Raimondo, SEC v. Ja…

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Amber Hagerman and the Amber Alert System 34:36

3M ago34:36

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In their first episode the hosts explore the death of Amber Hagerman and how this horrific crime led to the formation of the Amber Alert system. As the first episode of their podcast, they are learning the trade as they apply their criminal justice experiences to the topic. Discover the heartbreaking story that catalyzed a nationwide effort to prot…

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Episode Zero - Roll Call 24:47

3M ago24:47

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In this episode, our three hosts introduce themselves and give some insight into their backgrounds. This recording was designed to give listeners a little view into the experiences the hosts bring to the podcast and their goals as they develop the show. www.deviantcriminology.comBy Richard Weaver, Heather Kenney, Rachel Czar

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PIP: The Florida Supreme Court Has Ruled 42:35

3M ago42:35

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Co-host Jennifer Opiola joined Robert to review recent PIP and insurance law opinions issued by the Florida DCAs. Allstate Ins. Co. v. Revival Chiropractic, LLC., FSC (PIP fee schedule); see also Progressive American Ins. Co., v. Express Care of Belleview, 5th DCA). Finell v. Florida Ins. Guar. Ass'n, Inc., 4th DCA (EUOs). HCA Health Servs. of Fla.…

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Breaking the Stress Cycle: Tips for Becoming a Happier, Healthier Lawyer 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

Many segments of the legal profession operate as adversarial systems at their core, with colleagues becoming combatants as they fight for their clients and handle difficult situations day in and day out. Not every practice area has this same intensity, but the ongoing stresses of legal work can detract from an attorney’s wellbeing in any area of th…

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Keynote Speaker Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 19:14

3M ago19:14

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Rocky Dhir welcomes Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez to discuss highlights from her keynote address and her passion for improving representation within the legal world. Rocky gets the details on Judge Ramirez’s landmark “firsts” as a Latina with a notably successful legal career. She talks about her childhood as a daughter of immigrants, her journey as …

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IP Law: Black Mirror Perspectives: Ethical Questions Arising from Technology, Innovation, and Social Media (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 23:20

3M ago23:20

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What can we learn about law from a sci-fi TV show? Rocky Dhir welcomes Leela Madan, Hope Shimabuku, and Catherine Rifai to talk about Netflix’s “Black Mirror” and the potential ethical implications of AI-fueled technology in the real world. Many now question how the rapid developments of AI tech should be regulated and held accountable. The group e…

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Rap on Trial (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 17:03

3M ago17:03

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Should rap lyrics as evidence be allowed in criminal prosecutions? Rocky Dhir talks with Chad Baruch about his session titled, “Hip Hop on Trial: Texas Courts Confront the Use of Rap Lyrics in Criminal Prosecutions” for the Appellate and Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Sections. Rocky and Chad discuss the intersection of art and the law, highlight s…

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Leadership Vision for 2024-25 (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 22:30

3M ago22:30

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Incoming Bar President Steve Benesh and TYLA President Hisham Masri join Rocky Dhir to discuss their leadership priorities and plans for the coming year. Steve shares his interest in standardizing court filings, supporting and working with TLAP to initiate a Docket Assistance Program, continuing former President Tisdale’s initiatives regarding arti…

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Atextualism and Kingly Immunity 1:16:29

3M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

This is a special edition to explore the Supreme Court's opinion in Trump v. United States, the presidential immunity case. The Supreme Court granted former presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his "conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority," and presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his officia…

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Keynote Speaker David Grenardo (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 19:12

3M ago19:12

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Civility is one of the cornerstones of the practice of law, ensuring an efficient justice system and improving the lives of both legal professionals and clients. Rocky Dhir welcomes David Grenardo to hear highlights from his keynote address on the landscape of civility in law. David discusses the benefits of civility rules in encouraging restraint …

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NYU’s Civil Jury Project (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 18:21

3M ago18:21

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Data shows that jury trials are declining rapidly, but what is causing this tendency? Rocky Dhir hosts Judge Mark Drummond to learn more about the factors involved in this decrease and what it may indicate about our legal system. Rocky and Judge Drummond discuss the history of civil juries, current trends, and developing innovations. Learn more abo…

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Remembering Hernandez v. Texas (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 19:29

3M ago19:29

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The 1954 case Hernandez v. Texas was the first and only Mexican-American civil rights case heard and decided by the United States Supreme Court. In 1951, a criminal case that arose from a bar fight and murder exposed a larger, widespread problem: the systematic exclusion of Mexican-American jurors from service. Rocky Dhir talks with Justice Gina Be…

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Managing the Client Relationship – Family Law (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 15:48

3M ago15:48

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Emotions can run high in family law cases, but creating realistic expectations can help your client effectively navigate the ups and downs of their legal issue. Rocky Dhir welcomes Britney Harrison to discuss her session on client relationships at the Annual Meeting. Britney explains her processes with clients and offers insights for dealing with c…

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What’s the Spread? Legislating Sports Betting & Fantasy Sports in TX (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 15:29

3M ago15:29

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Currently, all sports betting in Texas is illegal, despite the fact that many people believe there is a gray area around app-based betting. In reality, Texas does not yet allow for sports betting, but potential legislation might legalize this type of gambling and change the state’s approach to this issue. Rocky Dhir talks with presenters Kevin Vela…

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Navigating Texas Business Courts (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 16:19

3M ago16:19

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Both the governor and legislature of Texas have hoped to drive more business to Texas, but previously, businesses have expressed concerns over the potential for difficulties in navigating courts across Texas’s 254 counties. Now, a centralized system of business courts will open September 1, 2024, to serve businesses in the most populous areas of th…

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Keynote Speaker Camille Vasquez (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 14:01

3M ago14:01

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Camille Vasquez joins Rocky Dhir to talk about her path to becoming a lawyer and what led to her involvement in the highly publicized defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Camille offers insights into her experiences during the Depp v. Heard case and highlights the importance of crafting a powerful story during cross-examination to …

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The Planning Podcast Ep 048 - EIA and Green House Gases after Finch - a short, practical explainer 13:20

3M ago13:20

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Finch is a Supreme Court judgment which has been long awaited. It deals with the effects of development which are ’downstream’. Many practitioners want to know how their schemes might, or might not, be affected by the need to assess green house gas emissions which arise within ’Scope 3’. With Odette Chalaby and Sioned Davies, The Planning Podcast s…

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The Intricacies of AI Policy and Governance (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024) 16:56

3M ago16:56

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Lawyers have been getting into ethical hot water over both the use and misuse of AI, failing in their duties of competence, diligence, and more, so where do we go from here? Rocky Dhir talks with Justice John Browning and Judge Roy Ferguson to learn the latest guidance on AI issues and to remind lawyers of their ethical obligations. They discuss AI…

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FREE CLE: The Psychology of Jury Selection 59:18

3M ago59:18

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Jury selection is the most important part of a trial. Many cases are won and lost during jury selection. On this episode, Robert and special guest host Joni Mosely spoke with Dr. Melissa Pigott about the psychology of jury selection and why it is important to understand prospective jurors’ values, attitudes, and beliefs. This episode is approved by…

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Smokeball Bill: The Free Perk for Texas Lawyers 11:16

3M ago11:16

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Who says the best things in life aren’t free?! The State Bar of Texas partnered up with Smokeball to offer a free trust accounting and billing software platform called Smokeball Bill. If you’re a Texas lawyer, this perk is available to you at no additional charge because of your state bar membership. Tune into this episode to learn more about what …

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Dobbs' Impact on Women Florida 29:32

4M ago29:32

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Robert spoke with Professor Courtney Cahill about the recent Florida Supreme Court opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Florida. The court held that the Florida Constitution's privacy provision does not protect a woman's right to have an abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization played a major role in th…

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What Texas Attorneys Need to Know About Vacation Letters, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health & This Year’s Annual Meeting 36:05

4M ago36:05

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The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting is just around the corner, happening June 20-21 in Dallas! With this meeting comes a change of leadership for the Bar, but great progress has been made in the past year under current president Cindy Tisdale’s guidance. Rocky Dhir talks with Cindy about her year as president, discussing her dedication to lawyer …

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Opinion Update: Stop Making Improper Comments! 44:40

4M ago44:40

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Robert and Lindsey break down a bunch of appellate opinions. The criminal opinions begin at 25:45. CIVIL OPINIONS Neighborhood Restaurant Partners v. Wolff, 5th DCA (improper comment; mistrial; bar referral). Haslauer v. Haslauer, 1st DCA (61.16 fees). The Walsh Grp. v. Zion Jacksonville, 5th DCA (striking supplemental authority). Guardianship of J…

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The Planning Podcast Ep 047 - Green Belt Summit 11:58

4M ago11:58

11:58

You have seen the posts about the Green Belt Summit, but you want a bit more of the inside track on this event? Well, the Planning Podcast can help with this trailer. To secure a place, book here. https://www.no5.com/2024/05/greenbelt-summit/> And here is the link to Fields in Trust. https://fieldsintrust.org/>…

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Special Edition: Charging the Jury in New York v. Trump 31:10

4M ago31:10

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The testimony is over in the NY criminal trial against defendant Trump. The jury will hear closing arguments next week and begin deliberations. But questions remain. What will the jury be asked to decide? Will the verdict form include the lesser-include offense of falsifying business records in the second degree? Both sides have a strategic decisio…

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2024 Reasonable Attorney Fees in Justice Court 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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May 22, 2024Hon. Anna Huberman, MCJC Presiding JudgeHon. Heidi Owens, White Tank Justice CourtMaterials: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/tOuRfKkxm6 Webinar: https://youtu.be/RwkiWstCL-c

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Delay, Delay, Delay: Case No. 23-CR-80101-CANNON 44:25

5M ago44:25

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Robert had the pleasure of sitting down with the estimable Roger Parloff to discuss the unending delays in the classified documents case against the former president. Roger and Robert also talked about the latest in the Manhattan case against defendant Trump. Roger is an award-winning journalist and a senior editor of Lawfare. He has his fingers on…

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2024 Protective Orders: Updates and Issues 3:02:24

5M ago3:02:24

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May 17, 2024Charles Adornetto, Maricopa County Justice CourtsHon. Cathy Riggs, Desert Ridge Justice CourtWith thanks to Judges Williams; Huberman and DriggsMaterials:https://spaces.hightail.com/space/tOuRfKkxm6 Webinar: https://youtu.be/JXcHTZmM0rg

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2024 Conducting Civil Traffic Hearings 1:57:15

5M ago1:57:15

1:57:15

May 10, 2024Hon. Alisha M. VillaPhoenix Municipal CourtCharles AdornettoMaricopa County Justice CourtsMaterials:https://spaces.hightail.com/space/tOuRfKkxm6 Webinar: https://youtu.be/l-3nEDKzeCE

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Will the Supreme Court Crown a King? 42:27

5M ago42:27

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On April 24th, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in United States v. Trump. The questions presented is "whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office." Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of La…

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Texas’ Mental Health Court Programs 32:23

5M ago32:23

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Should our criminal courts exist to punish or reform those who have broken the law? Every case is unique, but in those involving mental health, a rehabilitative approach may be beneficial. Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Brent Carr about his long years of service in the Tarrant County Mental Health Court, which had the overarching goal of improving out…

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The Most Powerful Branch and Faux Originalism 55:19

5M ago55:19

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How did the Supreme Court become so powerful? Dr. Ben Johnson contends that a "little-known rule change" and the Court's unkept promise in 1928 are to blame. Dr. Johnson is an associate professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He sat down with Robert to talk about the Court's question-selection process and how being able …

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2024 Mediation: Hot Topics and Ethics 1:54:19

5M ago1:54:19

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April 30, 2024 Susan Bulfinch The Mediation Offices of Susan Bulfinch Prof. Art Hinshaw Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Ann Woodley Judge Pro Tem and Mediator Materials: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/tOuRfKkxm6 Webinar: https://youtu.be/VBVHCb7crrw

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