Plead the Fifth

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Mexico Especial Episode Jan 25, 2020

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A special episode about Supreme Court cases involving Mexicans or Mexico in honor of my trip to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta.

A Lawyer's Goat Obsession Dec 24, 2019

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A hodgepodge of cases are discussed, including one about a lawyer who is obsessed with some goats, but also things like the 8th Amendment.
Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

Austin's Bachelorette Party Problem Dec 15, 2019

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The city of Austin, Texas tried to stop bachelor and bachelorette parties from staying in AirBNBs. Their ban went too far.

Mootness and the Second Amendment Dec 05, 2019

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The Supreme Court heard a case about the Second Amendment… or was it about mootness? I also talk about the duty of care owed to hockey players.
Music Cred: http://www.bensounds.com

Faithless Electors & Animal Crush Videos Nov 29, 2019

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This week we ask whether states can punish faithless electors and look at the constitutionality of the most recent law passed by Congress to protect animals.
Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

Uncle Sam Destroys a House & Doesn’t Have to Pay Nov 20, 2019

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The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment provides compensation when the government takes your property. But not always. There is also a summary about oral arguments from last week’s DACA case.
Music Cred: www.bensounds.com

Marijuana Stuff and Violating the SOL without being SOL Nov 13, 2019

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I found a way to file a lawsuit past the statute of limitations. Also, marijuana is sometimes legal, sometimes not. This makes investigations difficult under the Fourth Amendment.
Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

Impeaching Trump: Likely Charges and Defenses Nov 06, 2019

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The case for and against impeaching Trump is laid out based on the charge that he violated campaign finance laws. It’s not as simple as you might think, so I simplified it for you!
Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

Spectral Evidence and the Salem Witch Trials Oct 31, 2019

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In this Halloween episode, the show examines a type of evidence no longer accepted in law, but was used heavily during the Salem Witch Trials: spectral evidence.

Challenging the No-Fly List Oct 25, 2019

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Four people challenged the No-Fly List. It didn’t work. Why is a bit concerning.
Music cred: http://www.bensound.com

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