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Ep. 107: The Big SCOTUS Cases, Ranked Jun 08, 2019

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The Supreme Court is about to start a mad dash to the finish, issuing more than two dozen rulings over the next three weeks, including all of the biggest decisions of the term. This week, we count down the most important opinions to watch for, ranging from free speech to gerrymanding to the 2020 census. Also this week, a lawsuit filed by basketball superstar Kawhi Leonard against Nike during the middle of the NBA Finals and an Amish woman's legal battle to avoid having her photo taken.

BONUS: How To Be A Great Lawyer Jun 04, 2019

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A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to chat with some of the legal luminaries honored at the 2019 Burton Awards, and we asked them to share some of the lessons they’ve learned that helped them excel. In this special bonus episode hear from Second Circuit Chief Judge Robert Katzmann, Oracle General Counsel Dorian Daley and the GC of 3M Ivan Fong on what it takes to be a great lawyer.

Ep. 106: Will The Glass Ceiling Ever Break? May 31, 2019

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For years women have been looking around their law firms and seeing mostly men in leadership. When will things change? This week the show features an all-female panel to discuss Law360’s annual Glass Ceiling Report, which reveals a glacial pace for increased gender parity in the law. Also this week we talk to one prominent female attorney who managed to crack the glass ceiling.

Ep. 105: The Freewheelin’ John Roberts May 25, 2019

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Have you ever wondered what Chief Justice John Roberts thinks about amicus briefs? What about his penchant for including Bob Dylan lyrics in his opinions? This week the Pro Say team went to Washington, D.C. for the Burton Awards that recognize excellence in the law, and we share with you highlights of remarks from Roberts, along with interviews of Burton honorees including Second Circuit Chief Judge Robert Katzmann, Oracle General Counsel Dorian Daley and the GC of 3M Ivan Fong.

Ep. 104: Kavanaugh v. Gorsuch May 18, 2019

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President Trump’s two Supreme Court appointees have found themselves at odds in a surprising number of cases, most recently in a big ruling backing iPhone owners who want to sue Apple. Reporter Jimmy Hoover joins us this week to discuss both the Apple case and the rift between the court’s two newest justices. Also this week, a $2 billion cancer verdict against Monsanto; a judge who seems skeptical of President Trump’s bid to block Congressional subpoenas; and a feces-smeared check delivered to the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Ep. 103: Justice, Outsourced May 11, 2019

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A Manhattan federal judge is “deeply troubled” that prosecutors effectively outsourced a criminal probe of Deutsche Bank to BigLaw firm Paul Weiss, saying it could have triggered constitutional violations. Reporter Jody Godoy joins us this week to discuss a tricky situation for white collar law enforcement. Also on this week’s show, a hedge fund exec heads to jail after screaming at a prosecutor during his securities fraud trial; a new study aims to figure out why so many clerks are white; and 90s classic Court TV makes a modern-day comeback.

Ep. 102: A 'Barbaric' Recusal May 04, 2019

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A Miami federal judge issued an extraordinary recusal order this week, saying he couldn't preside over a case against UnitedHealthcare because he believes the company's refusal to pay for cancer treatments is “immoral and barbaric." Also on this week's show, we talk about an in-house attorney who's suing after being asked to serve cake because she is a woman; President Trump's lawsuit to block Congress from subpoenaing Deutsche Bank; and an Oregon man who's suing Burger King over a promise to give him free Whoppers for life.

Ep. 101: 'Because Of Sex' Apr 27, 2019

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The Supreme Court agreed this week to decide whether federal sex discrimination laws cover LGBTQ workers, setting the stage for the next landmark civil rights ruling. Vin Gurrieri, Law360's employment law reporter, joins us to explain the case. Also on this week's show, criminal charges against a judge who refused to let federal agents make a courthouse arrest; arguments in a big Supreme Court case over the 2020 census; and a legal dispute over whether someone was a stripper or a "drunk customer."

Ep. 100: Mueller Madness Apr 20, 2019

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Just like everyone else in the country, we’re talking this week about the Mueller report – about the intricacies of bringing an obstruction of justice charge, about the “crazy shit” Don McGahn says President Trump asked him to do, and about the dividing line between the political and legal dimensions of the story. Also on this week’s show, we break down the Supreme Court oral arguments over free speech, curse words and trademarks.

Ep. 99: Opaque, On Purpose Apr 13, 2019

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Jones Day, one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, prides itself on a secretive pay scale and powerful leadership. But now those structures are at the center of a new lawsuit that says the firm underpays women. Law360’s Brandon Lowrey joins the show this week to talk about Jones Day, its institutions, and the new accusations. Also this week, a new criminal case against a pharma company over a treatment for opioid addiction; accusations that Monsanto is sending geo-targeted digital ads at jurors; and Kim Kardashian, Esquire.

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