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Richard Briffault

Professor at Columbia Law School, providing expert analysis on the Supreme Court''s decision regarding Virginia''s voter purge.

Top 10 podcasts with Richard Briffault

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Jan 5, 2024 • 31min

Trump Petitions SCOTUS & Mickey Mouse in Public Domain

Elections expert and professor Richard Briffault discusses Trump's petition to the Supreme Court about his eligibility on the ballot in Colorado. Terence Ross, an intellectual property litigator, explores the expiration of Mickey Mouse's copyright and the implications of Mickey entering the public domain. They also discuss potential legal issues surrounding movie titles and explore the impact of influential literary works entering the public domain.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 38min

Supreme Court Steps Into 2024 Election & Culture Wars

Richard Briffault, a Columbia Law School professor, dives into the Supreme Court's ruling that allows Virginia to purge its voter rolls, highlighting its political implications. Todd Haugh, from Indiana University, examines a Texas judge's unexpected focus on diversity in the Boeing case, shining light on corporate accountability. Alex Ebert, Bloomberg Law's senior correspondent, reveals the unique characteristics of New Jersey's Supreme Court, discussing its political dynamics and the influence of dark money on judicial elections.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 30min

Musk's Voter Giveaway & Law Firm Bets on Lawsuits

Richard Briffault, a Columbia Law School professor, dives into Elon Musk's controversial million-dollar voter giveaway, unpacking its legal implications. He questions the ethics of financial incentives in elections. Meanwhile, Roy Strom, a senior reporter at Bloomberg Law, reveals the innovative case selection method at Houston's Sussman Godfrey law firm, where lawyers vote on cases weekly. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional models and significantly impacts their success in high-profile lawsuits.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 34min

NYC Mayor Indicted & Government Sues Visa

In this insightful discussion, Richard Briffault and Ronald Mann, both professors at Columbia Law School, dive into the high-stakes indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who faces serious corruption charges, including bribery linked to foreign donations. They unpack the legal complexities and implications for public trust. Additionally, they analyze the Biden administration's antitrust lawsuit against Visa, spotlighting the company's alleged monopolistic practices and their effects on competition and consumer prices.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 32min

RFK Jr Off NY Ballot & Is Student Loan Forgiveness Over?

Richard Briffault, an elections law expert from Columbia Law School, dives into the complications surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s removal from the New York ballot due to residency issues. Michael Dorf, a constitutional law expert from Cornell Law School, discusses a federal court's decision against Biden's SAVE student loan program. They unpack the challenges of ballot access and the broader implications for future elections, alongside the ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding student loan forgiveness.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 34min

Harris Legal Challenges & Live Nation Antitrust

Election law expert Richard Briffault discusses legal challenges Vice-President Kamala Harris could face. Antitrust expert Harry First delves into the antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. They cover legal complexities, monopolistic practices, Justice Department case analysis, and potential administration differences.
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May 24, 2024 • 37min

Weekend Law: Trump Trial Nears End & SCOTUS Sides with GOP

Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland discusses the Trump hush money trial. Professor Richard Briffault talks about SCOTUS ruling on redistricting challenges. Professor Harry First explains why Google pre-paid damages. Hosted by June Grasso.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 38min

Weekend Law: Trump Trifecta of Losses & Bridge Collapse

Former federal prosecutor discusses Trump's legal losses, maritime law expert talks about liability in bridge collapse, and elections law expert analyzes redistricting challenges. Hosted by June Grasso.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 34min

Attempts to Keep Trump Off the Ballot

Elections law expert Richard Briffault and Bloomberg Law Supreme Court Reporter Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson discuss attempts to keep Trump off the ballot, including legal challenges under the 14th Amendment. They also explore the implications of recent court rulings on voting rights and the pressure faced by federal public defenders. The podcast touches on the conservative nature of the eighth circuit and the expansion of the Second Amendment.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 34min

Bankman-Fried's Former Girlfriend Testifies Against Him

Richard Briffault, elections law expert, discusses South Carolina's redistricting case. Jordan Estes, former federal prosecutor, talks about the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. They cover topics such as racial gerrymandering, the role of the Fifth Circuit, and the case against Bankman-Fried.