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Ep. 240: How The Judicial System Is Failing Law Clerks Mar 18, 2022

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An increasing number of law clerks are speaking out about how they were harassed by judges they worked for. This week, we’re joined by Aliza Shatzman, a former D.C. Superior Court clerk who shares her story and explains what Congress can do to eliminate institutional barriers that hinder clerks from receiving help when they are in a similar situation. Also this week, we discuss Sarah Bloom Raskin who pulled out of the running for the top bank regulatory job at the Federal Reserve; Alec Baldwin explaining why he isn’t responsible for the fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust”; and celebrity name dropping gone wrong in a deal to buy part of a cannabis company.

Ep. 239: U.S. Legal System Responds To War In Ukraine Mar 12, 2022

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As the war in Ukraine rages on, we turn our attention to how the U.S. legal system and the industry have reacted. First, we discuss the Justice Department’s task force that will hunt for sanctions violators and seize the assets of Russian oligarchs. Then, we talk about how BigLaw has reacted to the war – from pro bono efforts and donations to office closures and cutting ties with Russian clients. Also this week, a look at Elon Musk’s latest squabble with the SEC over his tweets and the best courthouses in the nation for ghost hunting.

Ep. 238: Confirmation CliffsNotes - Ketanji Brown Jackson Rulings Mar 05, 2022

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The battle to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court begins later this month with much anticipated congressional hearings. On this week's Pro Say podcast we discuss a handful of her opinions that you should read before she heads to Capitol Hill. Also this week, we're joined by Law360 editor-at-large Andrew Strickler to break down an ongoing ethics scandal around judges who did not properly recuse themselves from presiding over cases that involved a company in which the judge or a family member owned stock. We also talk about thousands of restricted records leaked from courts across the nation and take a look at one public defender that has become a TikTok sensation.

Ep. 237: Inside The Women’s Soccer Equal Pay Win Feb 26, 2022

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It was a monumental week for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, whose high-profile equal pay case ended in a settlement for $24 million in owed wages and strong equal pay protections moving forward. On this week’s episode of Pro Say we’re joined by Mayer Brown partner Nicole Saharsky, who represented the players during their appellate proceedings and explains why this settlement could have such a lasting impact. Also this week: The U.S. Copyright Office declines protections for artwork created by artificial intelligence; a landmark verdict against an opioid maker is in jeopardy after an embarrassing gaffe by a U.S. attorney; and finally, an ugly turn in the saga of ‘Brangelina’ as the actor Brad Pitt accuses his ex-wife Angelina Jolie of selling their winery behind his back.

Ep. 236: How The New York Times Beat Palin’s Libel Suit Feb 18, 2022

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Both a Manhattan federal jury and a district judge rejected Sarah Palin's libel claims against The New York Times this week bringing an action-packed trial over a 2017 editorial to a close. On this week's episode, Law360's Frank Runyeon explains how the twisty case came to a close. Also this week, we look at Remington’s historic settlement with families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre; the latest fallout for Endo Pharmaceuticals over document hiding worthy of a John Grisham movie; and a BigLaw entry into the metaverse.

Ep. 235: When A Judge Asks You To Take Your Mask Off Feb 11, 2022

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A judicial watchdog called out a Fifth Circuit judge last week for insisting that a Justice Department attorney remove his face mask, despite the attorney’s wish to keep it on in court. On this week’s episode of Pro Say we’re breaking down the complaint, which seems to encapsulate the fraught situation of covid protection and personal safety in the workplace as the nation inches back towards less restrictive environments. Also this week: A lawsuit against Warner Bros. over its decision to release the latest “Matrix” iteration via streaming platform; growing labor unrest after a group of Starbucks employees were allegedly fired for supporting a union campaign; and finally, in light of the upcoming Super Bowl, a lawsuit accusing the Jets and Giants of tricking fans into thinking they play in New York, when in fact their home games take place in New Jersey.

Ep. 234: Breaking Down The NFL Racial Bias Suit Feb 04, 2022

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The NFL was hit with allegations of systemic racism in its hiring practices after a Black former Miami Dolphins head coach found out he had not been selected for a job opening before his interview had even taken place. This week we’re joined by Law360 senior sports reporter Zach Zagger to talk about the big charges leveled against the league. Also this week, Waymo tells the DMV its crash data is a trade secret; questions arise about the nature of bank-rate fraud after the convictions of two former bankers are tossed; and a tense Stormy Daniels cross-examination leads to discussions of the paranormal.

Ep. 233: What Stephen Breyer Leaves Behind Jan 29, 2022

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Stephen Breyer has never been the kind of Supreme Court justice to make headlines with his opinions and dissents, but he set the legal world abuzz this week with news of his impending retirement, opening up a key vacancy within the court’s dwindling liberal bloc. Law360 reporter and The Term co-host Jimmy Hoover joins the show this week to unpack Breyer’s legacy as a jurist and what his exit means for the makeup of the court. Also this week, the high court takes up a closely watched affirmative action case and Cardi B prevails in her defamation suit against a Youtuber who spread salacious rumors about the hip-hop star. Finally, we dig into a bombshell class action demanding millions in restitution for Ana de Armas erasure.

Ep. 232: The States Leading The Way On Environmental Justice Jan 22, 2022

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Environmental justice groups have been working for years to help communities facing health and environmental problems from nearby polluting industries, and three states have recently emerged as leaders in helping the cause. What are these states doing differently, and what lessons can the rest of the country take from them? Law360 senior environmental reporter Juan Carlos Rodriguez joins the podcast this week to explain. Also this week: The end of the “pharma bro” as Martin Shkreli gets an industry ban and $65 million fine; dropped federal charges against an MIT professor who allegedly concealed his ties to the Chinese government; and finally a hefty verdict against southern cooking chain Cracker Barrel for serving a cleaning agent to a customer.

Ep. 231: Understanding The High Court’s Vaccine Rulings Jan 14, 2022

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The Supreme Court late on Thursday blocked a Biden Administration rule that required private employers with 100 or more workers to implement a vaccine-or-test policy, but approved mandating vaccines for healthcare workers at facilities that receive government funding. On this week’s episode of Pro Say, we review the rulings on this hotly-contested issue and what it means for nearly 85 million workers to no longer face a vax-or-test choice as omicron continues to impact the nation. Also this week: The FTC lands a win in its antitrust case against Facebook; the government’s $2 billion tax fraud case against a software CEO takes an intriguing turn when the indicted executive is accused of faking dementia; and a pair of LAPD officers who were fired for catching Pokemon instead of catching robbers.

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