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Apr 17, 2024 • 41min

T3BE Week 10! Disappearing Wallets and Fake Philanthropy

Last week's answers, this week's questions! If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 9min

11 Years Ago Today, A Brutal Act of Terror

Discussing the Boston Marathon bombing, jury selection challenges, and legal complexities in the case. Exploring the aftermath chaos on social media, death penalty decisions, and juror bias issues. Analyzing the influence of the older brother, the betrayal of the U.S., and the emotional repercussions of seeking the death penalty. Delving into legal challenges, Supreme Court rulings, and ongoing case implications for jury selection.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 5min

Arizona Republican Party Like It's 1864

The podcast delves into recent extreme abortion laws in Arizona and Florida, with a focus on legal implications and historical context. It also explores international law breaches, upcoming Trump trials, and challenges in jury selection. The hosts share personal reflections on the OJ Simpson trial and discuss the manipulation of dictionary definitions for political influence.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 40min

T3BE Week 9! Prescription Negligence and Breach of Contract

As usual, we've got last week's answers and this week's questions! Some fun and tricky ones... If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!
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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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