Common Law

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S2 E1: The Nonsmoker Revolution Oct 01, 2019

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After the U.S. surgeon general released a landmark report on the dangers of smoking, lawyers and activists helped curb a public health epidemic, UVA historian Sarah Milov explains.

Season 2 Preview: When Law Changed the World Sep 25, 2019

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The second season of “Common Law” explores pivotal moments when law — and lawyers — changed the world. Hosts Risa Goluboff and Leslie Kendrick look back at turning points that shed light on the world today and how we got here. Tune in Oct. 1 for the first episode.

Episode 10: Science and the Gavel Jun 18, 2019

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With scientific evidence an intrinsic and complex part of today’s court cases, can judges keep up? Senior U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York discusses challenges and opportunities for jurists.

Episode 9: A Change of Faith at the Supreme Court Jun 11, 2019

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UVA Law professors Richard Schragger and Micah Schwartzman join Cornell’s Nelson Tebbe to discuss the evolution of the Supreme Court's jurisprudence on religion.

Episode 8: Killer Robots and the Algorithms of War Jun 04, 2019

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As tech transforms traditional warfare, UVA Law professor Ashley Deeks explains how national security is changing and discusses whether the law can keep up.

Episode 7: The Lawyer in Your Computer May 21, 2019

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From courtroom apps to analyzing law texts, UVA Law professor Michael Livermore explains how technology is reshaping legal processes and yielding new insights.

Episode 6: A Future With Autonomous Vehicles May 07, 2019

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UVA Law professor and insurance and torts expert Kenneth Abraham and alum Mike Raschid ’86, chief legal officer and vice president of operations at Perrone Robotics, discuss what a future with autonomous vehicles will mean for liability and beyond.

Episode 5: How Law Can Make a Difference in Health Outcomes Apr 23, 2019

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Public health policy expert and UVA Law professor Dayna Bowen Matthew ’87 explores social and legal factors — such as where you live and your race — that affect health outcomes, and how lawyers and doctors are teaming up to confront these challenges.

Episode 4: The Law and Ethics of 'Game of Thrones' Apr 09, 2019

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We take a break from this season’s focus on the future of law to explore the future (and past) of Westeros with Virginia Solicitor General Toby Heytens ’00 and Professor Mila Versteeg.

Episode 3: Taxing Big Tech and the Future of International Tax Mar 26, 2019

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UVA Law professor Ruth Mason explains why the world is at a crossroads on international tax, as nations consider how to ensure that corporations like Google, Amazon and Apple are paying their fair share in a digital economy.

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