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Ep. 172: The Shirtless Judge Who Shoved A Cop Oct 16, 2020

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A New York judge named Mark Grisanti is under fire after body camera footage obtained by Law360 showed him shoving a police officer and invoking his powerful connections following a shirtless brawl with neighbors. With Grisanti never charged with a crime, the video has sparked a broader conversation about whether Grisanti’s race and job led to lenient treatment. On this week’s show we’re breaking down the whole story, plus: A drugmaker racing for a COVID-19 vaccine vows not to sue for patent infringement; BigLaw giant Sidley Austin agrees to diversity its summer associates after a federal probe; and The Bachelorette returns with a new crop of lawyer-contestants.

Ep. 171: The Road Ahead For Amy Coney Barrett Oct 09, 2020

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Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett heads to Capitol Hill next week for confirmation hearings that figure to touch on hot-button points like abortion, healthcare and gun rights. Adding even more intrigue are the COVID-19 cluster that has ensnared two key Republican senators and the fast-tracking of Barrett’s nomination ahead of the November election. Joining us to break down the confirmation saga from every angle is Andrew Kragie, Law360’s congressional reporter. Also this week, Justice Clarence Thomas took aim the high court’s landmark gay marriage ruling; the justices heard Google and Oracle's high-stakes battle over smartphone copyrights; and a crucial update on the cultural refinement of the opinions issued by the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Ep. 170: Drug Rehab Or Forced Labor? Oct 02, 2020

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A growing number of courts are sending those accused of drug offenses and nonviolent crimes to addiction treatment rather than jail, but some residents are now claiming that the only treatment being offered at those facilities is forced, unpaid labor at for-profit businesses. Joining us to discuss this little-known side of the justice system is Jack Karp, who wrote a deep-dive about the practice and the growing litigation challenging it. Also this week: A ruling blocking President Trump’s TikTok ban; criminal charges over a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home; and some scathing reviews of the lunch cafeteria at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ep. 169: What You Need To Know About Amy Coney Barrett Sep 26, 2020

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President Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat on the U.S. Supreme Court left vacant by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, setting the stage for a contentious battle over the future of the high court. To get you up to speed, this week on the Pro Say podcast we’re catching you up on everything you need to know about Amy Coney Barrett.

The Life And Legacy Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sep 22, 2020

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is among the few on the Supreme Court to have etched her name into legal history long before donning a robe. In a special episode this week, Pro Say sister podcast The Term took a look back at her legacy as a pioneering women's rights advocate with two guests who worked by her side. We’re going to share that episode with you today.
A programming note: President Trump has said he’ll name Justice Ginsburg’s replacement as soon as this weekend, so we will be publishing our next episode of Pro Say following that announcement with what you need to know about the nominee.

Ep. 168: Ex-Felons Lose Florida Voting Rights Battle Sep 18, 2020

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A federal appeals court ruled last week that Florida can require former felons to pay all outstanding fines and fees before gaining the right to vote, overturning a judge who said the requirement was an unconstitutional “pay to vote” system that would bar nearly a million people from the ballot box. This week we’re breaking it all down, including the backstory, the ruling itself, and a scathing dissent. Also this week: a Ninth Circuit ruling that could clear the way for the Trump administration to potentially deport almost 400,000 people; a former King & Spalding lawyer who is now battling both his ex-firm and his current attorneys; and Chuck E. Cheese makes an unusual play in its ongoing federal bankruptcy.

Ep. 167: Are You Ready For Some Football (Lawsuits)? Sep 11, 2020

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The National Football League kicked off its season this week, but there was never an offseason for football-related litigation. On this week’s episode, we’re catching you up on all the biggest cases you might have missed — from stadium tax credits to Terrible Towel trademarks to false advertising during the Super Bowl. Also this week, we dig into a legal battle between Whole Foods and its workers over Black Lives Matter face masks; a backlash over a Big Pharma opioid settlement centered on a huge donation of addiction-fighting drugs; and the critical film analysis of Netflix’s latest legal rom-com.

Ep. 166: Job Requirement: Vaccine Sep 04, 2020

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Pandemic-weary employers are hoping that a COVID-19 vaccine will make their workplaces safer, but forcing workers to get a shot is a legal minefield. On this week’s episode, Law360 employment law guru Vin Gurrieri walks us through a range of legal and practical problems with mandatory inoculation, as well as what history can teach us. Also this week, an appeals court strikes down the massive government data collection system exposed by Edward Snowden; Michael Avenatti gets slapped down after accusing Jeffrey Toobin of defamation; and a federal judge calls “poppycock” on a legal argument.

Ep. 165: The Legal Snags Of COVID-19 Parental Leave Aug 28, 2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of working parents to care for homebound children, employers are struggling to understand new legal obligations designed to give employees more flexibility. This week, with a remote school year looming, we’re breaking down that complex legal landscape, as well as the steps taken by some law firms to support their working parents. Also this week, a 33-year-old Jones Day associate is nominated to the federal bench; Fortnite hits a snag in its app-store antitrust battle with Apple and Google; and a new Netflix movie documenting a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang album and the infamous pharma bro who bought it.

Ep. 164: The Artistry of the Courtroom Sketch Aug 21, 2020

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Today we’re talking about one of the legal world’s most fascinating professions: the courtroom sketch artist. Relying on hand-drawn pictures to digest news events may seem quaint in the information age, but so long as television access to court proceedings remains limited, sketch artists will continue to play an important role. We talked with veteran courtroom artist Art Lien, who has documented cases at the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous other venues for decades, about his big break in the profession, his creative process, cameras in the courtroom, and much more. Also this week, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon gets collared for allegedly scamming donors out of millions intended for a privately funded border wall, and a California court grapples with the unique headaches of trials conducted over Zoom.

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