Damages S2, Ep5 | On Judges, Juries, and Precedent
May 19, 2022
The podcast explores the differences between civil and common law systems, including the presence of juries. It discusses the concept of precedent in common law and the potential consequences of overturning it using examples like Roe v. Wade. The chapter also touches on the EPA's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, the Citizens United case, and the role of the First Amendment in protecting corporate speech.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Civil Law vs Common Law Systems
05:17 • 6min
On Precedent, Constitutional Interpretation, and Reversal of Legal Precedent
11:06 • 3min
Authority of Agencies, Citizens United, and Corporate Speech
14:16 • 4min
First Amendment and the Power of Corporate Speech
18:10 • 7min