TTTBE #107: Full Question Text for Patrons
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TTTBE #106: Full Answer for Patrons
Both Thomas and Matt Donnelly got this one wrong, with Matt going for (A), Thomas for (B), and the correct answer being (C)>
Thomas is now 61-for-106 (57.5%) and on a three-question losing streak.
OA238: Merry Christmas! (With Matt Donnelly)
Today's special holiday episode features a long interview with Matt Donnelly of the Ice Cream Social podcast! Matt talks with the guys about growing up the son of a lawyer and the grandson of a judge... and along the way the guys talk about the Supreme Court, the state of the law, and have a ton of fun.
Integrated in the episode is an "Are You A Cop?"-style segment in which Andrew explains that no, Brett Kavanaugh did ...
2018-12-25 02:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostOA237: Lowering the... Barr (Memo)
Today's Rapid Response episode takes a look at the just-released Law'd Awful Memo written by Attorney General nominee Bill Barr and sent to Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein concerning the Mueller investigation. Are the argument(s) raised in the memo any good? What does this mean for the future of the Mueller investigation? Listen and find out!
We begin, however, with a brief for...
2018-12-21 04:30:33 +0000 UTC View PostT(&M)TTBE #106: Full Text for Patrons
Join Thomas and special guest Matt Donnelly for this week's bar exam question!
2018-12-21 03:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A Open Thread
You guys know the drill: post your questions here for the monthly Q&A and don't forget to upvote with the heart the questions you'd most like to see answered!
2018-12-20 20:11:11 +0000 UTC View PostOA236: Stairway to... the Supreme Court??
Today's deep-dive Tuesday tackles a long-running lawsuit by the estate of Randy California -- the founder, lead singer, and guitarist for the band Spirit -- alleging that Led Zeppelin stole the iconic riff for "Stairway to Heaven" from Spirit's 1968 song "Taurus." With assistance from Thomas on guitar, we tackle all of the fun issues that are currently pending before the 9th Circuit... and possibly headed to the Supreme Court!
We begin, however, with two follow-up questions that got cut ...
2018-12-18 03:49:24 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #105: Early Answer for Patrons!
Sadly, both Thomas and his Second-Chance Law Firm got this one incorrect as well, choosing between (B) and (D) while the correct answer was (C).
Thomas is now 61-for-105 (58.1%) and needs to shake off this two-question losing streak.
OA235: Corporations Are People, My Friend... Criminal People
Today's Rapid Response episode takes a look at three breaking stories related to the White House: (1) the recent ruling requiring Stormy Daniels to pay Trump's attorneys' fees; (2) the sentencing of Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen; and (3) most importantly, the plea deal signed by American Media, Inc. -- parent company to the National Enquirer -- to cooperate with the Special Counsel's Office.
We begin by revisiting the question of whether, in fact, 2018-12-14 04:22:46 +0000 UTC View Post
TTTBE #105: Full Question Text for Patrons
I love this question!
2018-12-14 03:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostOA234: Civil Forfeiture, Berkeley & More!
Today's deep-dive Tuesday tackles a viral oral argument before the Supreme Court in Timbs v. Indiana regarding civil forfeiture -- and a delightful question (that inspired the graphic for the show notes) about whether the state can seize your Bugatti for speeding. Oh, and we check back in on the Ann Coulter v. Berkeley lawsuit that was recently settled. What happened? Listen and find out!
We begin with the Berkeley settlement, and break down exactly what th...
2018-12-11 03:40:13 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #104: Early answer for Patrons!
Oh man, this was such a disappointment -- Thomas analyzed the question absolutely perfectly and then decided to go for (C) at the last moment. The correct answer, as you see above, is (D). Thomas is now 61-for-104 (58.7%).
2018-12-10 20:48:40 +0000 UTC View PostLaw'd Awful Movies 24: The Practice
LAM is BACKKKKK! The law in this one is all over the place! It features some of the worst closing arguments in the history of BS legal dramas. Don't miss it!
2018-12-10 09:33:15 +0000 UTC View Post
OA233: [REDACTED] & Wisconsin
Today's Rapid Response episode takes a look at two pressing issues: (1) Mueller's [REDACTED] sentencing memorandum with respect to Michael Flynn, and (2) the naked power grab by lame-duck Republicans in Wisconsin. Along the way, we'll also cover a bunch more legal stories, but you knew that already!
We begin high atop Yodel Mountain, where we cover not only the [REDACTED] Flynn memorandum but also Roger Stone taking 5 and a truly bizarre conspiracy theory advanced by Rudy G...
2018-12-07 05:19:45 +0000 UTC View PostOA232: Trump's Plan to Weaponize the Census (& Bridgegate!)
Today's deep-dive Tuesday takes us back to a time in which politically-motivated revenge was actually seen as a scandal; namely, Chris Christie's Bridgegate. There's a new ruling out of the Third Circuit that affects two Christie staffers, and... well, you'll just have to listen and find out!
Then, it's time to take a long look at ongoing litigation surrounding the Trump Administration's efforts to deter Democrats from registering for the Census, thus reducing their voting power. W...
2018-12-04 02:36:30 +0000 UTC View Post
TTTBE #103: Full Answer for Patrons!
Thomas analyzed this question perfectly and got it exactly right. He's now 61-for-103 (59.2%), on a two-question winning streak, and is inching back ever closer to the coveted 60% threshold!
2018-12-03 13:10:23 +0000 UTC View PostOA231: The End of the Beginning (for Trump)
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." - Winston Churchill. And yes, today does, in fact, mark the end of the beginning of the Mueller Investigation... and perhaps for Donald Trump. Why? You'll just have to listen and find out!
In this super-sized episode, we tackle:
(1) Michael Cohen's just-announced plea to a new count of lying -- this time in connection with his prior testimony before the Sena...
2018-11-30 04:10:32 +0000 UTC View Post
OA230: TOO MUCH MEAT!
We apologize for this show dropping late. Patreon was, of course, having maintenance issues last night.
Today’s deep-dive Tuesday tackles that viral case caption you’ve probably seen floating around Twitter: “United States v. 1,855.6 pounds of American Paddlefish Meat.” Is the sack of fish meat really going to have to show up in court? Will it have a lawyer??!? Listen and find out!
We begin, however, with a roundup of all the lawsuit...
2018-11-27 13:23:33 +0000 UTC View PostPatron Q&A Open Thread
You know the drill -- post your questions here & upvote your favorites with the heart icon. The Q&A goes live on Monday, December 3 at 7 pm EST / 4 pm Pacific!
2018-11-26 22:15:28 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #102 - Early Answer for Patrons
Thomas's coin got this one correct, but we're going to give credit to him anyway, making him 60-for-102 (58.8%)!
2018-11-26 13:31:38 +0000 UTC View PostOA229: Andrew Miller & the Appointments Clause
Today's Thanksgiving Special / Rapid Response episode takes a look at the single most important Yodel Mountain case pending right now: Andrew Miller's lawsuit before the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Find out what it all means!
We begin, however, with a brief Andrew Was Right and roundup on the status of the Jim Acosta lawsuit, which has been mooted thanks to the injunctive relief won by CNN (and the White House's decision to restore Acosta's credentials).<...
2018-11-22 04:35:22 +0000 UTC View PostOA228: Jim Acosta, Sovereign Immunity & More!
Today's Deep Dive Tuesday tackles the motion for preliminary injunction and underlying lawsuit brought by CNN and Jim Acosta against the Trump White House for revoking his press credentials. You'll get to hear about how Andrew Was Right... last Thursday (!) As a bonus, you'll get a listener question that segues into a mini-deep-dive on the "sovereign immunity" doctrine!
We begin, however, with some initial information about the still-sketchy situation surrounding Michael Avenatti a...
2018-11-20 04:09:50 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #101: Early Answer for Patrons!
Sadly, Thomas got this very tricky space contracts question wrong, although he analyzed it correctly.
Thomas is now 59-for-101 (58.4%) and on a two-question losing streak.
2018-11-19 16:02:58 +0000 UTC View PostOA227: Brian Frosh Takes On Matthew Whitaker & More!
Today's Rapid Response Friday takes a deep dive into the recent lawsuit filed (actually, amended) by Maryland's ace Attorney General, Brian Frosh, challenging the appointment of Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General.
We begin, however, with an Andrew Was Right (and Wrong, sadly) roundup of a bunch of issues: (1) whether the midterm elections were a "Blue Wave" (they were); (2) the formation of a new breakaway conservative legal group; (3) Jeff Flake's efforts to protect Robert Muel...
2018-11-16 03:30:30 +0000 UTC View PostOA226: How Dems Can Force Trump's Tax Returns
...using this one weird trick! (but for real.) It's a new intro this week and Thomas hopes you don't mind the departure from the regular quotes. After that Andrew has updates on several cases for us! They involve: the Emoluments Clause, a 40 foot cross, Net Neutrality, and Monsanto!
Then we get to the meat of our episode, which is about how the Democrats in the House can now use their power to force Trump's tax returns out. It has lots of twists and turns and isn't as straightforward as you mi...
2018-11-13 03:20:35 +0000 UTC View PostOA225: Elections Have Consequences... for Jeff Sessions
Today's Rapid Response Friday covers the two things that are definitely on everyone's minds: (1) the midterm elections, and (2) the fate of the Mueller investigation and more in light of President Trump's decision to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Elections have consequences... don't they?
We begin with a roundup of the outstanding legal issues in connection with the midterms.
After that, it's Yodelin' time. What happened to G. Zachary Terwilliger? Is ...
2018-11-09 02:44:27 +0000 UTC View Post