We're back talking about Amazon, this time in regard to the recent dismissal of a proposed class action involving three Amazon warehouse applicants who had their job offers revoked upon testing positive for cannabis.
As more states and municipalities loosen restrictions on cannabis use, how will employers react? We discuss on this sidebar episode.
We love our jobs hosting DJM, but the pandemic has exposed many issues faced by workers across various industries. In this episode, we're talking about the history and law behind unions, efforts to unionize at Amazon, and what happens when workers go on strike.
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Former Representative Jeff Fortenberry found himself in hot water after "trying to help" the FBI get to the bottom of a campaign finance scheme...that he was involved in. In this Sidebar, we talk about great hair, the importance of having a lawyer present when talking to law enforcement, and just a sprinkling of political corruption.
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Legal developments continue for those involved in the events of January 6, 2021. This episode our hosts discuss the trial and conviction of Jan. 6 rioter Guy Reffitt, whether the Supreme Court will face increased pressure to create ethics rules in the wake of Ginni Thomas' texts to Mark Meadows, and explain the significance of a federal judge's decision that former President Trump "more likely than not" committed federal crimes in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
President Biden has been discussing the 9th Amendment, but what exactly is it? In Part 2 of our series on the 9th Amendment, constitutional law scholar and Professor Brian C. Kalt discusses how Congress—not the courts—can use unenumerated rights. If you missed Part 1, you can listen to an intro on the 9th Amendment.
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What is the 9th Amendment? Why does President Biden keep referencing it? How should courts interpret this often-overlooked part of the Bill of Rights? Joining us to answer these questions is Randy E. Barnett, the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center and a leading scholar on the Ninth Amendment.
For more insight from Professor Barnett, check out his latest book, The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment: Its Letter and Spirit.
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SCOTUS has taken up an interesting case involving the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, a federal law that gives priority to tribes when adopting Native American children. Non-native foster and adoptive parents have sued for various violations including Equal Protection. We give you the run-down on this sidebar episode.
The U.S. Constitution, federal law, and state laws all protect the civil rights of Americans. Violations can be both criminal and civil in nature.
This episode our hosts discuss how you can enforce your civil rights against both state and private actors. We discuss this in the context of recent developments in the cases against the defendants involved in the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.
This sidebar episode we break down Brian Flores' class action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the NFL. Is the NFL following the spirit - or even the substance - of the Rooney Rule, the widely-mimicked NFL policy requiring teams to interview candidates of color for open head coaching positions?
Read more on FindLaw:
Can Brian Flores Win His Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against the NFL?
Class Action Complaint Against NFL Teams Seeks To Reduce Bias In Hiring and Firing Decisions
Some companies may now store your fingerprints (to unlock your phone) vocal cadence (to speak with your smart device in your home) and pictures of you and your loved ones.
But keeping this data comes with high risk. This episode our hosts discuss biometric privacy laws and Texas' new lawsuit seeking billions in penalties against Facebook over its facial recognition program.
This episode we look at the tax consequences of selling crypto, which can get very complicated very quickly. We also briefly discuss proposed regulations coming soon and why money laundering is a bad idea.
There is yet another Supreme Court opening with Justice Stephen Breyer retiring. This episode our hosts look back on Justice Breyer's legacy on the court. Then, we discuss the backgrounds and resumes of the potential nominees on President Biden's shortlist.
Fast Facts: Biden's Short List to Replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer - FindLaw
FindLaw Supreme Court Center: Supreme Court: Justices Without Prior Judicial Experience - FindLaw
We talk indirectly about the filibuster quite often on this show. This episode, we finally take the filibuster head-on.
Our hosts discuss why we call it a filibuster (it involves pirates!), how it started (Aaron Burr, sir?), and the actual procedure involved to invoke the so-called "nuclear option" (it's complicated).
Virginia Giuffre's civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew is proceeding despite a non-disclosure agreement the British royal argued protected him from the lawsuit.
On this Sidebar our hosts give a brief overview of the case and explain why the NDA was not the life preserver Prince Andrew was hoping for.
With drastic shifts in America's workplaces in recent years, it can be hard to stay on top of labor and employment laws.
From increases in the minimum wage in many states and cities to big policy plans from the Biden Administration, learn what you need to know about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), worker classification, and overtime changes for the coming year.
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Our new favorite holiday tradition is back! The DJM hosts share stories of lawyers who . . . well, could have made better decisions this past year. From a lawyer who really just wanted a career in the adult entertainment industry to even more head-scratching behavior from dear old Rudy, we relay a few of the most gobsmacking attorney follies, foibles, and flat-out criminal behavior of the past year.
Two recent cases provide good examples of how arguing self-defense works in homicide cases. Andy, Laura, and Joe go through the Rittenhouse trial step-by-step, highlighting key reasons the jury found that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense. Then, we contrast that case to the trial of Gregory and Travis McMichael, and their neighbor William Bryan, who were convicted for killing Ahmaud Arbery despite their self-defense claims.
There are a lot of hemp products out there. If you haven't quite figured out which ones are legal, you aren't alone. State legislatures and the federal government haven't quite decided yet, either. This episode Washington Assistant Attorney General Sierra McWilliams, who helped author the Cannabis Law Deskbook (available from Thomson Reuters) helps us understand this complex and emerging area of law.
Love the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? We sure don't. Still, that doesn't mean lawyers can ignore them.
Hosts Laura and Vaidehi give the play-by-play on recent developments in federal court over whether Trump can prevent the National Archivist from handing over documents to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 riots. This includes some creative arguments that treat the FRCP more as suggestions than actual rules.
It's that time of year again when you shrug of the turkey-induced coma to go shopping on Black Friday. Is this year going to be different? Or will we see a fresh batch of clips on YouTube showing consumers' criminal behavior? On this very special holiday episode we discuss the ways people get into legal trouble on Black Friday.
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