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Ep. 49: SPECIAL GUEST - Former DHS Chief Jeh Johnson On Cyber Threats At Home And Abroad Apr 14, 2018

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Whether it's Russian meddling, the Equifax breach or Facebook's user-data scandal, every day seems to bring a new cyber security crisis. What can Washington do to address these threats? What about private businesses? This week we’re joined by a guest who knows the cyberthreat landscape well, Secretary Jeh Johnson, who led the Department of Homeland Security during the Obama administration. Also this week, we talk about a Ninth Circuit ruling that says employers can’t rely on salary history to justify paying women less than men.

Ep. 48: Should College Athletes Be Paid? Apr 09, 2018

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On the heels of the billion dollar March Madness tournament, we’re taking up a big question this week: Should college athletes be paid? Senior sports reporter Zach Zagger comes on the show to talk about a major case headed to trial that may squarely answer that question. Also this week, we talk about a Supreme Court ruling on overtime pay; a judge saying courts improperly used the fees from PACER; and an Iowa man who was threatened with lawsuits when he said his town smelled like “rancid dog food.”

Ep. 47: Is Time Up For BigLaw Arbitration Agreements? Apr 02, 2018

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BigLaw firm Munger Tolles found itself in hot water this week after word leaked that it was forcing summer associates to sign mandatory arbitration agreements that would keep harassment lawsuits out of court. Munger quickly dropped the agreements, and two more major firms soon did the same. Will more follow? Was this BigLaw’s first #MeToo moment? Senior reporter Natalie Rodriguez joins us to discuss. Also this week, we talk about Oracle’s billion-dollar copyright case against Google; associates being held in contempt for following partners’ orders; and a famous drummer-turned-doctor who rushed to the aid of a juror in cardiac arrest during his own malpractice trial.

Ep. 46: The Fall Of Latham's Chair - The Inside Story Mar 26, 2018

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Latham & Watkins, one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, saw chairman Bill Voge resign this week after revelations that he’d engaged in a pattern of reckless behavior. But how did the saga unfold, and how did it become public? This week we’re joined by senior reporter Sam Reisman, who broke the Voge story with his exclusive reporting. Also this week, we discuss a controversial copyright ruling over the song “Blurred Lines”; the legal blowback Facebook will face over the Cambridge Analytica scandal; and Lindsay Lohan’s new gig for a lawyer referral site.

Ep. 45: A New Legal Weapon In The #MeToo Battle Mar 19, 2018

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The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have gained significant traction this year, but lawsuits against alleged abusers have not always addressed the institutions that enabled the abuse. This week we’re joined by Chicago court reporter Diana Novak Jones, who tells us about a case using a novel legal approach to tackle that problem. Also this week, we discuss the White House blocking a proposed $117 billion takeover of chipmaker Qualcomm by a foreign company; the largest agricultural litigation settlement in U.S. history; and a judge who used Shakespeare to write a spirited ruling in a dispute over wine.

Ep. 44: Can Trump Turn The Courts Red? Mar 12, 2018

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This week we’re talking about the President Trump’s efforts to reshape the judicial branch — both his progress so far and what to expect in the years ahead. We’re joined first by Ed Beeson, to talk us through some forces that could slow down Trump’s progress, and then by Jimmy Hoover, to talk about one district court that has been overlooked. Also this week, we discuss Trump’s controversial trade moves; and we unpack the “inclusion riders” that were put in the spotlight by last week’s Oscars.

Ep. 43: OSCAR SPECIAL - The Best In Legal Movies Mar 05, 2018

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In honor of the Oscars this weekend, we’re presenting the first annual Academy Lawards, a celebration of achievements in cinema focusing on the law. Join us as we hand out awards for Best Argument in film, Most Disparaging Portrayal of a Lawyer and many more. Also this week, we touch down on a Second Circuit ruling that discrimination against gay employees is barred under federal law.

Ep. 42: Microsoft's Supreme Court Battle For Digital Privacy Feb 26, 2018

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The Supreme Court is poised to answer a digital privacy question with huge implications: Can U.S. prosecutors force Microsoft to turn over personal email data that's stored on overseas servers? With arguments set for next week, Microsoft head of litigation David Howard comes on the show to walk us through his company's case. Also this week, we discuss a former BigLaw attorney who pleaded guilty to lying to Robert Mueller’s investigators; a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed protections for corporate whistleblowers; and a legal beef over Dunkin’ Donuts Angus steak sandwiches.

Ep. 41: What Does ‘Partner’ Even Mean? Feb 19, 2018

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Law firms are full of people with the title “partner,” but what exactly does that mean? After years of change, the title ain’t always what it used to be. Senior reporter Andrew Strickler comes on the show this week to talk about “partners,” particularly as it relates to the wave of gender bias suits filed against BigLaw firms. Also this week, we discuss a big ruling on the destruction of New York City graffiti space “5Pointz”; a new lawsuit claiming bar prep giant Barbri colluded with top law schools to crush competitors; and Taylor Swift’s efforts to shake off a lawsuit alleging she stole lyrics for some of her songs.

Ep. 40: Kozinski’s Retirement Won’t Quiet The Law’s #MeToo Push Feb 12, 2018

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Ninth Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski was under investigation for sexually harassing clerks. Amid the scandal the judge retired, and now the probe has been called off. Senior reporter Natalie Rodriguez comes on the show to talk about how the end of the investigation highlights a need for significant reforms to how the judicial branch handles sexual harassment. Also this week, we discuss looming changes that could cause headaches for foreign companies looking to invest in the U.S., an FBI sting that busted a judge for accepting bribes, and Chuck Norris filing a lawsuit that is the legal equivalent of a roundhouse kick to the face.

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