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Apr 9, 2024 • 54min

RERELEASE: Immigrant Workers Died Repairing Bridge Named After Slaveholder

Exploring the tragic bridge incident involving immigrant workers, dissecting the controversial history of the national anthem and the contributions of undocumented workers. Discussing the economic impact of immigrant labor and the disparities faced by workers in the U.S. Highlighting maritime law and the treatment of immigrant workers amidst a boat incident involving hazardous materials.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 54min

Immigrant Workers Died Repairing Bridge Named After Slaveholder

Exploring a bridge incident involving immigrant worker deaths, the podcast questions the legacy of Francis Scott Key. It dives into the contributions of undocumented workers to the US economy, challenges Republican immigration proposals, and delves into maritime law complexities.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 59min

Jack Smith's Smackdown of Judge Cannon

In this episode, they discuss Trump's response to Judge Cannon's order and the legal developments in New York regarding Trump. They also analyze defense strategies in legal cases, judge's unconventional legal scenarios, and Trump's search for a bond lender. The discussion highlights the complexities of legal processes and the challenges faced in high-profile trials.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 47min

T3BE Week 8! Elaborate Crimes and Psychedelics

Can you believe it, it's T3BE8! You know the drill, we answer last week's questions, honor two winners, and then ask two more questions! But Matt has a new bar exam book, and it's going to be quite fun, if these questions are any indicator. Deviously hard, needlessly complex, extremely silly... it has it all! If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h

Boeing Killed 346 People. So Why Did They Get a Sweetheart Deal?

Exploring how wealthy defendants like Boeing get sweetheart deals for killing 346 people, contrasted with normal criminal defendants. Analysis of deferred prosecution agreements and the DOJ's leniency towards corporations. Revealing Boeing's cover-up in the 737 MAX disaster, lack of accountability, and challenges in prosecuting corporate crimes.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 1min

The Mifepristone Case Is an Insult to the Concept of Standing

Topics include disbarment of MAGA lawyers, Trump trial date, threats to First Amendment rights, Supreme Court ruling on medical abortions, absurd arguments in Mifepristone case, misuse of Comstock Act, challenges in legal standing, health scares during miscarriages, and internship opportunity in immigration law.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 39min

T3BE Week 7! Best Evidence and Contract Law

It's week 7, and it's a Next Generation of test. Make it so! Oh also, we're still dogged by controversy, #T3BEgate2.5 but we've got a fall guy and it's Matt. Question 12 was a repeat and Matt is to blame and accepts the inevitable public shaming. But 13 was new! And, now we've got an entirely new kind of test! If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!
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Mar 25, 2024 • 58min

Contractor Who Leaked Trump's Tax Return Gets 5 Years In Prison

Discussing the surprising outcome of a contractor leaking Trump's tax return, comparing it to January 6th events. Exploring plea agreements in U.S. law, whistleblower ethics, and the impact of investigative journalism on high-profile tax evasion. Delving into the complexities of sentencing, plea bargaining strategies, and contrasting legal systems' approaches.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 1min

Judge Aileen Cannon Sucks - A Definitive Guide

Exploring the controversy surrounding Judge Cannon's judgeship, unprecedented legal rulings, equitable jurisdiction in a criminal case, handling of classified documents, and legal analysis of a high-profile case. The podcast delves into Judge Cannon's questionable decisions, complexities of trial proceedings, and insights on recent Supreme Court decisions.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 38min

T3BE Week 6 - ROCKED by Scandal #T3BEgate2

Massive controversy shakes T3BE to its core. Thomas and Matt respond to the international outcry and media firestorm generated by allegations that T3BE is using repeat questions. After that, we get two TOTALLY DEFINITELY NEW practice bar exam questions. Topics are appealing to SCOTUS re State constution vs. US constitution, and also the gender wage gap when it comes to bank robbery. If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

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