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Legalization Ep. 3: The Red Tape Problem Mar 27, 2020

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pro Say podcast is on a brief hiatus. In its place, please enjoy the third episode of Law360 Explores: Legalization, our look at the perils, pitfalls and promise of legal cannabis. As states open their doors to marijuana, they have to figure out the rules to govern it. On this episode we take a trip to California to explore that state’s efforts to control a booming industry — and why some business owners say it is pushing them to stay illegal.

Legalization Ep. 2: Dangerous Cash Mar 20, 2020

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pro Say podcast remains on hiatus. But check out the second episode of Law360 Explores: Legalization, our look at the perils, pitfalls and promise of legal cannabis. It’s no secret that many cannabis companies have had trouble getting a bank account. We explain just why that is -- and the lengths some businesses are going to get away from cash.

Legalization Ep. 1: The Boogeyman In The Tax Code Mar 13, 2020

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pro Say podcast is taking a brief hiatus. In its place, please enjoy Law360 Explores: Legalization, our look at the perils, pitfalls and promise of legal cannabis. In the first episode, we tackle a single sentence in the U.S. tax code that targets marijuana businesses and saddles them with a crushing tax burden. Hear how a relic of the War on Drugs is making it really hard for cannabis entrepreneurs to get off the ground.

Ep. 143: How The Legal World Is Confronting Coronavirus Mar 06, 2020

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Law firms, law schools, and the court system are all preparing for the impact of the global coronavirus outbreak – whether that means cancelling partner meetings, closing campuses or clearing courtrooms. On this week’s show, with the help of guest Natalie Rodriguez, we’re breaking down every aspect of what this generational health crisis means for lawyers and their clients.

Ep. 142: Too Big To Avoid Malpractice Feb 28, 2020

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Dentons, one of the world’s largest law firms, was recently hit with a $32 million malpractice verdict over a conflict of interest, raising serious questions about the firm’s international structure as a “Swiss verein.” This week, we'll talk about the case and about whether firms should rethink this global structure. Also this week: The judge in Roger Stone's case sticking up for jurors; former clerks of the late Ninth Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt calling out a system that keeps sexual harassment concealed; and a remarkable reversal by a prosecutor that stunned the Third Circuit.

Ep. 141: When Law Students Unite, BigLaw Listens Feb 21, 2020

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A groundswell of activism at the country’s elite law schools has already forced a number of BigLaw shops to abandon controversial employment agreements as students have seized upon their unique leverage within the industry. We’re joined this week by Law360’s Massachusetts court reporter Chris Villani to discuss the student-led movement that has put BigLaw on notice. Also on the show: Apple owes back pay to its employees over security checks; the Third Circuit considers holding Amazon liable for defective third-party products; and a federal judge sees nothing funny about a company responding to litigation with ‘LOL.’

Ep. 140: Thrown In Jail Over Medical Debt Feb 14, 2020

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Debtors’ prisons are supposed to be a thing of the past, but a spike in medical debt and aggressive legal tactics by collectors are increasingly exposing cash-strapped patients to arrest and jail time. We’re joined this week by Law360 reporter Jack Karp to break down the growing problem. Also this week: A lawsuit over the New York City real estate market’s dreaded “broker’s fee”; a judge who called out corporate “hypocrisy” over the use of forced arbitration agreements; and a special Valentine’s Day segment about a weirdo who sued his girlfriend for dumping him.

Ep. 139: When Coronavirus Threatens The Workplace Feb 07, 2020

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As the coronavirus ravages central China and stokes fears of an outbreak, employers are beginning to consider steps to ensure their workplaces remain safe. But there is a delicate balance to strike, as some of those well-intentioned steps could leave businesses on shaky legal ground with their employees. Joining us to discuss a raft of legal issues stemming from the virus is Law360’s senior employment reporter Vin Gurrieri. Also this week, a federal appeals judge calls out the government’s use of PACER fees; the Trump administration moves to bust up Schick’s acquisition of shaving startup Harry’s; and two attorneys’ attempt at a “Weekend at Bernie’s” reboot falls flat in the Second Circuit.

Ep. 138: Crooked Lawyers & Porn Stars Jan 31, 2020

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News of hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal rocked the White House and eventually led to the downfall of President Donald Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen. We are joined this week by the Wall Street Journal’s Joe Palazzolo, who broke that story and has co-authored a new book that dives deep into the world of Trump’s “fixers.” Also this week: Martin Shkreli finally gets his day in court...again, and K&L Gates is hit with a discrimination lawsuit for firing an employee with ADHD.

Ep. 137: GRAMMY SPECIAL - Law360’s Legal Mixtape Jan 24, 2020

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In honor of this weekend’s Grammy Awards, we’re talking about the best songs involving the law — from Jay-Z's lesson on the Fourth Amendment to Bob Dylan's calls for clemency to Johnny Cash's frequent brushes with the legal system, plus many more. To listen to all the songs on Law360’s Legal Mixtape, check out our Spotify playlist. Also on this week’s show: Barstool Sports quietly concedes defeat over union-busting threats, and a federal appeals court splits over gender pronouns in court records.