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Ep. 153: Why Are Cops (Sort Of) Above The Law? Jun 05, 2020

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George Floyd’s death at the hands of the Minneapolis police has led to charges against several officers. But prosecution of cops is rare, and rarer still are successful suits brought by the victims themselves. Why is it so hard to hold the police accountable? We're joined by University of Chicago Law School professor Will Baude to discuss how qualified immunity shields the police. Also this week, a look at BigLaw's reaction to police brutality and racial injustice; a pair of attorneys accused of hurling a Molotov cocktail; and a judge who says calling an attorney the c-word was a compliment.

Ep. 152: COVID Crimes Crackdown May 29, 2020

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Over the past few weeks, federal prosecutors have launched a wave of criminal cases accusing people of trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. On this week’s show, we’re breaking them all down, including a New Jersey car salesman who sold price-gouged masks and a New York City man who tried to get millions in relief loans. Also on this week’s show, a big environmental ruling from the Ninth Circuit that could set the stage for a new rush of climate change cases filed in state courts.

Ep. 151: Will COVID-19 Shrink The Lavish BigLaw Office? May 22, 2020

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COVID-19 has forced BigLaw firms to abandon their opulent offices and transform their lawyers into remote workers, pushing many firm leaders to question the enormous price they pay for high-end real estate. Joining us this week to discuss is Law360’s Brandon Lowrey, who will break down what the post-pandemic law office might look like. Also this week: A looming eviction crisis in New York City housing court; accusations of “pandemic profiteering” as Uber and Grubhub consider merging; and a federal judge who refuses to stop quoting movies in his opinions.

Ep. 150: ‘The Last Trial’ With Scott Turow May 15, 2020

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Best-selling author Scott Turow practically invented the legal thriller, and his latest novel “The Last Trial” hit bookshelves this week. We talk with Turow about his legal career, why capturing the nuances of the law is so important to his writing, and what it means to say goodbye to one of his most beloved characters. Also this week: a big ruling on President Trump’s emoluments problem; a bizarre turn of events in the criminal case against Michael Flynn; and a ruling that strip clubs must also receive stimulus cash.

Ep. 149: SPECIAL GUEST - Judge Rakoff Talks COVID & The Courts May 08, 2020

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Manhattan federal judge Jed Rakoff joins the show this week to discuss the many challenges facing the court system in the era of social distancing, ranging from urgent prisoner release requests to the often unwieldy process of holding hearings over the phone. Also this week: The notoriously silent Justice Clarence Thomas keeps chiming in during high court’s teleconference arguments; the U.S. Women’s soccer team’s equal pay lawsuit suffers a blow; and the gang plunges the depths of the Supreme Court’s toilet-flushing mystery.

Ep. 148: COVID Tracing Might Get Pretty Orwellian May 01, 2020

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The end of social distancing will likely mean the start of unprecedented new public surveillance, putting efforts to halt new outbreaks on a collision course with basic civil liberties. Joining us this week discuss the complex legal problems that lie ahead is Law360 reporter RJ Vogt. Also on this week’s show: Accusations that a lawyer threatened to release confidential information about WilmerHale and Toyota; a Supreme Court ruling that averted a “pay-per-law” system; and a truly unfortunate Lynyrd Skynyrd cover performed by Ohio’s attorney general.

Ep. 147: The Legal History of the 1918 Flu Pandemic Apr 24, 2020

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The 1918 flu pandemic is the closest historical precedent for our current crisis, and it produced a slew of interesting court rulings — dealing with teachers who were denied pay, botched medications, and a triple homicide that led to a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling on police misconduct. On this week’s show, we’re taking you through all of them. Also this week: The latest high court showdown over “stare decisis”; a cannabis company files a pioneering bankruptcy case; and a Florida attorney who refused to keep his pants on.

Ep. 146: Please, Put On A Shirt For Video Court Hearings Apr 17, 2020

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A judge in Florida has an urgent plea to attorneys during the coronavirus pandemic: Please put on a shirt before logging in to a court hearing via videoconference. On this week’s show, we’re talking about that attire warning and how it’s not that hard to put on a shirt. Also on this week’s show: 3M launches a legal war against mask price-gougers; employment attorneys struggle to keep up with the wave of unemployment claims; and experts predict a wave of malpractice lawsuits after the crisis subsides.

Ep. 145: COVID At SCOTUS Apr 10, 2020

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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its first ruling dealing with COVID-19, refusing to postpone Wisconsin’s election. On this week’s show, we’re breaking it down: The decision, the blowback, and how the court might rule on future coronavirus fights. Also this week: A brewing legal battle over how insurance applies to the businesses shuttered by the pandemic; chaos and confusion reign as immigration courts stay open during the crisis; and a New Jersey attorney who faces social-distancing criminal charges over a Pink Floyd tribute concert.

Ep. 144: Coronavirus, Zoom and 'Tiger King' Apr 03, 2020

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After a brief hiatus, the Pro Say podcast is back with a brand new episode. On this week’s show, we’re talking about how lawyers and courts are continuing to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic; a class action against Zoom that claims the suddenly-ubiquitous service isn’t keeping personal information safe; and the many, many lawsuits involved in Netflix’s “Tiger King.”

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