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Debriefing the Law 2 Attorneys 1 Liberal Democrat 1 Conservative Republican Together Chris and Joel discuss legal happenings with a healthy dose of humor.
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Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
What a week to debrief! Don’t mess with Texas, or they’ll sue in you in the Supreme Court. Texas files a lawsuit against 4 states at the US Supreme Court. Talk about your last minute Hail Mary pass. Plus, Facebook is apparently a big company. The FTC and several states have sued Facebook for anti-trust violations.
In this episode, Joel and Mackenzie dive into the standing and merits of the Texas lawsuit, original jurisdiction, and the implications if the Court takes up this case. Mackenzie is on fire this episode with her hot takes. So much so, her fire alarm goes off, forcing her building to evacuate mid-recording. Don't miss this fiery episode as Joel and Mackenzie unpack all of the major issues of the law this week.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Darren Heitner is a sports and contract lawyer, contributor to Above the Law, creator of Sports Agent Blog, and adjunct professor. Darren has worked with a multitude of professional athletes and with his motto of "Just Do Something," he has amassed an impressive career portfolio within the sports law world.
In this episode, Joel taps into Darren's wealth of knowledge about sports and the law. They discuss Darren's alma mater University of Florida's sports legacy, how one ends up in sports law, and the impact of Covid in professional sports. Additionally, Joel and Darren give their takes on popular sports law cases.
This episode is for all you sports fans out there.
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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
De-Briefing the Law, Daily Update, Dec. 8th, 2020
We all know the Hail Mary is a desperate play in football when the quarterback throws the ball high into the endzone and just hopes for the best. Well, it seems as though the Trump team is playing their Hail Mary with the attempt to halt the vote certification process of the election results in Pennsylvania. Time is running out on these election lawsuits with the electoral college meeting on December 14th. Also, a woman gave birth while taking the bar exam! Listen to the Update for the details.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued Covid restrictions that appeared before the Supreme Court in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo. This case dealt with attendance restrictions for churches compared to the restrictions imposed on other businesses in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic. Joel Oster and Mackenzie Smith discuss the grounds of the restrictions, where Cuomo went wrong, and Covid fatigue.
This episode gives an overview of recent Supreme Court rulings, election lawsuits, and debriefs a federal lawsuit against "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne's husband.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
De-Briefing the Law, Daily Update, Dec. 3rd, 2020
Yesterday, Trump addressed the nation from the White House. He made comments that if he was right about the election fraud, Biden couldn’t be president. Our concern is his use of “if I’m right.” You are supposed to file a lawsuit because you have facts, not because you have hope. Allegedly, Trump is using all of this as steam for a 2024 campaign. Additionally, the Supreme Court heard arguments of Ramos v. Louisiana last week. The court ruled that there is a right to an unanimous jury. Now the question is whether that will apply retroactively to cases in which the jury was not unanimous.
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
De-Briefing the Law, Daily Update, Dec. 2nd, 2020
Yesterday, U.S. Attorney General William Barr issued a statement that there is no substantial voter fraud that could change the election results. Meanwhile, Trump and his legal team are still pressing forward on their allegations, claiming the DOJ hasn’t investigated at all. Also, anyone else notice the resemblance between Giuliani and Grandpa Munster?
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
De-Briefing the Law, Daily Update, Dec, 1st, 2020
With the FCC chairman, Ajit Pai, stepping down, the conversation about net neutrality has sparked again. Apparently net neutrality has nothing to do with tennis which is a disappointment. However, net neutrality does make it possible for equal treatment from internet service providers. On a related note, we have also seen Big Tech step into a role that is not as neutral as it is supposed to be.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
De-Briefing the Law, Daily Update, Nov 30th, 2020
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled on whether Cuomo was allowed to prohibit church gatherings to 10 people or less. Considering that liquor stores where allowed to be open at capacity but churches that could seat 1,000 couldn’t even gather with 11, the Court found this mandate unconstitutional. Had the court ruled otherwise, we may have seen some churches start to turn water into wine in order to bring in some sales and their congregation. Also, Trump is at it again, asking Georgia Gov. Kemp to use his emergency powers to interfere with the state’s recount. However, Kemp reminded the President that his ask was illegal…
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Election lawsuits are losing steam, Obamacare appeared before the Supreme Court, and Thanksgiving prep is well underway. Joel and Mackenzie discuss how the election lawsuits are playing out, the press conferences that have surrounded them, and the timeline going forward. Both agree that the courts will not be changing much about this election and that if major fraud existed, we would've found it by now. Additionally, this episode overs the Affordable Care Act, whether there is standing, severability, and much more! Listen for takes on the future of the election and Obamacare.
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
De-Briefing the Law, Daily Update, Nov 25th, 2020
With Thanksgiving just a day away, we’ve had the official Turkey Pardon from Trump in the rose garden yesterday. But Corn the turkey isn’t the only one to be receiving a pardon. Thanks to Article II, we know the president has the power to pardon those who have been convicted of a crime. Rumor has it that National Security Advisor Michael Flynn will soon be receiving said pardon from President Trump.