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Ep. 59: Trump’s Family Separation Scandal, Explained Jun 23, 2018

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Immigrant families have been separated by the thousands along the Southern border under a Trump administration zero-tolerance policy. After intense outcry, President Trump issued an Executive Order, but will that actually fix anything? Nicole Narea, senior immigration reporter, joins us to explain the complex legal dynamics at play. Also this week, we discuss two Supreme Court rulings: one that could upend how states collect sales tax from online retailers, and another that punted on the issue of partisan gerrymandering. And finally, we talk about a West Virginia Supreme Court Justice who is in a mountain of trouble.

Ep. 58: The Overwhelming Whiteness Of BigLaw Jun 16, 2018

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For years, law firms have had programs aimed at increasing diversity in their attorney ranks. But we’ve got some bad news: It’s not working. Today we’re joined by senior reporter Natalie Rodriguez, who will tell us about the results of our latest survey of diversity at law firms, and what experts say are the things that could actually move the needle on this issue. Also this week, we talk about a federal court approving the blockbuster $85 billion merger of AT&T and Time Warner; the New York Attorney General suing Trump for allegedly using his charity foundation as a “personal checkbook”; and a judge calling out the “egregious behavior” of a New York City real estate developer who demolished the famed graffiti space 5Pointz.

Ep. 57: Paul Manafort And The Obscure Law That Snagged Him Jun 09, 2018

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Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election made headlines a few times this week, so we’re devoting the entire show to breaking it all down. Michael Macagnone, senior Washington DC reporter, joins us to explain the obscure lobbying law that ensnared former Trump campaign director Paul Manafort — and how it’s keeping K Street and BigLaw up at night. We also talk about new accusations that Manfort engaged in witness tampering, as well as President Trump’s claim that he can pardon himself.

Ep. 56: Quinn Emanuel Plays Hardball With Departing Partners Jun 03, 2018

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BigLaw firm Quinn Emanuel is facing allegations it used ethically-dubious tactics against high-profile partners who left to form a new firm, enforcing an obscure contract provision to dissuade them from poaching associates. To break it all down, we’re joined by senior legal industry reporter Sam Reisman. Also this week, we discuss efforts by San Francisco and Oakland to hold oil giants responsible for the impact of climate change; Apple’s $539 million verdict against Samsung; and how courtroom cackles during oral arguments led to a second chance.

Ep. 55: Why Are All The Partners STILL Men? May 26, 2018

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Are you looking around your firm and still seeing a lot of men in leadership? This week we’re discussing Law360’s annual Glass Ceiling Report, which, like last year, found that women are still heavily underrepresented at the country’s law firms, especially in leadership roles. Joining us to discuss the report is senior reporter Natalie Rodriguez, who sat down with female firm leaders to hear their stories. Then, attorney Kerrie Campbell joins us to talk about the lawsuit she filed against Chadbourne & Parke over what she described as a “boys’ club” culture that led it to pay women less than men.

Ep. 54: Sports Betting & The Supreme Court - What You Need To Know May 19, 2018

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The U.S. Supreme Court this week struck down federal restrictions on sports gambling, opening the door for states to legalize betting. Senior sports reporter Zach Zagger joins the show to break down the decision and preview the crazy months ahead. Also this week, we discuss the latest battle in Apple and Samsung’s smartphone patent war; a major effort by law schools to demand answers from BigLaw about the use of nondisclosure agreements; and a woman who took a toilet tumble at the White House Easter egg roll.

Ep. 53: Don’t Lie About Paying Expert Witnesses. Trust Us. May 13, 2018

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It’s no secret that the expert witnesses who testify during high-stake trials are usually compensated for their efforts, so why did a lawyer in a huge trial against Johnson & Johnson lie by saying he hadn’t paid the doctors he put on the stand? This week we’re joined by legal ethics reporter Andrew Strickler to unpack the incident, which led an appeals court this month to toss out a $150 million verdict. Also this week, we talk about New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman stepping down after accusations of physical abuse; a judge ordering Jay-Z to give testimony in a securities case; and Dr. Dre’s attempt to block an actual doctor from registering a trademark for “Dr. Drai.”

Ep. 52: ‘Wild, Wild Country’ And The Lawyer Who Lived It May 05, 2018

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On this week’s show we’re joined by Robert Weaver, one of the prosecutors featured in Netflix’s binge-worthy docuseries “Wild, Wild Country.” Bob gives us the inside story of how members of a free-love cult were eventually charged with immigration fraud, bioterrorism, wiretapping, and attempted assassination. Also this week, we discuss a $100 million pregnancy bias lawsuit against Morrison & Foerster; and a California ruling that will make it easier for workers in the gig economy to be classified as employees.

Ep. 51: Travel Ban, Patents and Chevron, Oh My! Apr 28, 2018

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Big things have been happening at the Supreme Court this week, so we’re spending the entire show breaking down the developments. We dive in to the hot-button moments from the oral argument over President Trump’s immigration travel ban, discuss a beef between Justices Gorsuch and Breyer over the always-controversial Chevron deference, and senior reporters Ryan Davis and Matt Bultman come on the show to explain two important patent rulings.

Ep. 50: The Michael Cohen Saga, Explained Apr 21, 2018

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From a dawn raid by the FBI to a shocking reveal about Sean Hannity, the past two weeks have seen a lot of news about Michael Cohen, President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer. To get you caught up, we're digging into the saga: A recap of all the major events, a look at attorney-client privilege, and a dive into Cohen's connection to a major BigLaw firm. Also this week, a Supreme Court case that could have a huge impact on how online retailers like Amazon pay sales tax; and a case that could turn a courtroom in a Broadway theater.

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