Law'd Awful Movies #17: My Cousin Vinny
We're finally bringing you our most requested title, My Cousin Vinny! Who are we to refuse our fine, fine patrons!
2018-04-01 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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OA160: Schrodinger's Andrew
In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the things Andrew Was Right about over the past few weeks (yay!) as well as the things Andrew Was Wrong about (boo!). It's Schrödinger's Andrew Day!
In the pre-show segment, the guys go through the scenario for all of our Opening Arguments Community March Madness potential winners. After that, it's time for Andrew Was...
2018-03-30 06:06:37 +0000 UTC View PostQnA 9!
Thomas was eventually here for this one! Lots of great patron questions answered.
2018-03-28 05:27:17 +0000 UTC View Post
OA159: What Was So Bad About Watergate? Part 1: The Saturday Night Massacre
Today's episode takes our time machine back to 1972, as Richard Nixon's Committee to Re-Elect the President ("CREEP") planned the break-in to the Watergate Hotel Complex that set in motion the criminal conduct that led to the only time in our nation's history when a President has resigned in disgrace. Exactly what happened? In this episode, we talk about the "Saturday Night Massacre," and what it means today.
First, though, we examine the unintended consequences of the Republican t...
2018-03-26 19:52:45 +0000 UTC View PostPatron Q&A #9 Open Questions Thread
This is where you should post your questions (and vote for your favorites) for Andrew to answer during the LIVE Patron Q&A on Tuesday, March 27 at 5:30 pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern.
2018-03-23 04:21:15 +0000 UTC View PostOA158: Cambridge Analytica
In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss the scandal regarding Cambridge Analytica. Is there a legal angle? Have crimes been committed? Listen and find out!
In the pre-show segment, Andrew helps out our reporters by giving theme the question they need to be asking regarding Stormy Daniels, which is: "Now that you’ve acknowledged that you’re DD, and you’ve sued Stormy Daniels for $20 million, can you tell us what claims you had against Ms. ...
2018-03-23 03:34:03 +0000 UTC View PostOA157: Are Originalist Judges Qualified? (w/guest David Michael)
Way back in Episode 49, Andrew argued that lawyers who claim to follow in the footsteps of Antonin Scalia-style originalism should be disqualified from serving on the U.S. Supreme Court, and that Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee need to be challenging Scalia's acolytes (like Neil Gorsuch) o...
2018-03-20 01:13:58 +0000 UTC View PostQnA 8!
Due to a scheduling issue, Thomas wasn't able to make it to this one, but fortunately Andrew also has some legal training and was able to tackle the questions without him!
2018-03-19 19:56:13 +0000 UTC View PostOA156: Conor Lamb & Pennsylvania Recounts
In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss Congressman-elect Conor Lamb's victory in Tuesday's PA-18 special election and whether the Republicans will be able to recount the results.
After that, Andrew walks through the history of prior restraint under the First Amendment in light of a recent Nevada decision denying the request of the family of one of the Las Vegas massacre victims to suppress his autopsy report... and what that might mean for friend of the show Stormy Daniels.<...
2018-03-16 04:00:39 +0000 UTC View PostOA155: Corporations Are People, My Friend... (and More Stormy)
Today's episode tackles a popular article in The Atlantic which implies that, but for the machinations of one dude in the 1880s, corporations might not be "people," today. Is it true? Listen and find out!
First, though, we continue to examine the 2018-03-12 23:00:36 +0000 UTC View Post
OA154: Stormy Daniels is a Legal Genius
This emergency episode examines the Complaint filed by Stormy Daniels seeking a legal determination that the Settlement Agreement entered into between her, Donald Trump's lawyer, and (allegedly) Donald Trump is not legally binding.
We honestly believe that this is a much bigger bombshell than is being portrayed by the press. Listen and find out why.
We also end with an all-n...
2018-03-08 02:25:36 +0000 UTC View PostOA153: March Madness on Yodel Mountain
Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent FBI investigation into NCAA basketball.
First, though, the guys take another trip to Yodel Mountain, stopping at base camp to discuss Michael Rogers, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, Rick Gates, and everyone's favorite villain, Paul Manafort.
During the main segment, Andrew and Thomas cover the recent expose by Yahoo regarding college basketball coaches allegedly paying for top talent. What does this mean for the future of the sp...
2018-03-06 02:28:24 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #65: Early Answer for Patrons
The answer was "D," meaning that Thomas is now on a two-question winning streak. Most of you lacked faith in our intrepid co-host, however, guessing either "B" or "C."
Nobody guessed "A," and it was Thomas's first elimination for good reason; sprinkling vomit powder is obviously not willful and deliberate premeditation to kill.
"B" is wrong because the question itself defines first-degree felony murder as only those murders "committed in the perpetration of or attempt to p...
2018-03-05 01:08:21 +0000 UTC View PostLaw'd Awful Movies #16: Matlock - The Judge
Matlock!!! We finally did it! It was everything we ever wanted it to be and more!
here's the episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jhobyL5kgU
2018-03-02 21:16:41 +0000 UTC View PostOA152: Discrimination is for Dick's?
In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals' en banc decision in Zarda v. Altitude Express, ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's ban on discrimination on the basis of sex applies to sexual orientation as well. This is a follow-up to our prior discussions of this issue back in Episode 60 and 2018-03-02 04:33:30 +0000 UTC View Post
OA151: Equal Access, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and HR 620
Today's episode takes a look at HR 620. What does it mean, and why does Congress want to make changes to one of the most successful, bipartisan, and beloved pieces of legislation in the past 30 years?
First, though, the guys update break down a recent decision from the Eastern District of New York also enjoining Trump's rescission of DACA. Why did a second court block Trump's order? Listen and find out!
During the main segment, Andrew walks us through the history ...
2018-02-27 05:26:23 +0000 UTC View PostOA Patron Q&A Questions Thread
Post your questions here for Andrew for the LIVE Patron Q&A this Wednesday, 2/28 at 8:30 pm EST/5:30 pm Pacific, and don't forget to vote up the questions you want answered!
2018-02-26 22:55:45 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #64: Early Answer for Patrons
The answer was "B," meaning that Thomas (and many of you!) broke his two-question losing streak. Thomas analyzed this question exactly correctly!
Involuntary manslaughter involves the "lesser" states of criminal mens rea of either (1) criminal negligence or (2) misdemeanor-manslaughter, which is not present in this question.
Criminal negligence, in turn, is defined by conduct that creates a serious risk of death or bodily injury to others; less than the depraved he...
2018-02-26 00:48:58 +0000 UTC View PostOA150: Janus, The Angry Roman God Of Doorways (And Labor Law?)
In this fast-breaking episode, Thomas and Andrew preview a significant labor case scheduled for oral argument before the Supreme Court this coming Monday, Janus v. AFSCME. You'll know all about it before the news breaks!
In the initial segment, "Andrew Was Wrong" returns with listener criticism over our repetition of the common media statement that Parkland was the "18th" school shooting of 2018.
After that, Andrew walks us through Janus v. AFSCME 2018-02-23 04:01:31 +0000 UTC View Post
OA149: Russian Indictments & Utah Silence (feat. Bryce Blankenagel)
Today's emergency episode breaks down the indictments issued in the Mueller probe on Friday, focusing on the shadowy, Putin-funded Internet Research Agency. What does this mean in terms of Yodel Mountain? Listen and find out!
After that, we have a lengthy interview with friend of the show Bryce Blankenagel of the 2018-02-20 03:30:35 +0000 UTC View Post
TTTBE #63: Early Answer for Patrons
This was another fiendishly hard question that no one got right.
The answer was "B." Despite all appearances, this statement is likely admissible as non-hearsay.
Hearsay, according to Rule 801 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, is an out-of-court statement made by someone who is not the declarant (i.e., the person testifying), and offered for the truth of the matter of the statement 2018-02-18 23:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
OA148: The Parkland Massacre
In this emotional episode, Thomas and Andrew begin by discussing the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, Florida.
After that, the guys break down the recent settlement between Waymo (the Google-backed automotive company) and Uber regarding allegations of stolen trade secrets in the nascent self-driving car industry.
Then, Andrew updates us on the state of gerrymandering litigation in Pennsylvania and before the Supreme Court.
Finally, we e...
2018-02-16 04:04:38 +0000 UTC View PostIt's New Intro Quote Time!
It's that time again! That's right, it's time for us to change the show intro quotes. So, you know the drill: post audio or video clips here with a time stamp and upvote the ones you like best, and we'll take the best ones and use them for the new show intro.
The new quotes will debut in OA151!
2018-02-13 03:07:30 +0000 UTC View PostOA147: The Satanic Temple (featuring Lucien Greaves)
Today's episode features a full-length interview with the co-founder of The Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves. This episode is part of a two-part crossover with Episode 119 of Serious Inquiries Only. In this episode, we talk about TST's lawsuit challenging Missouri's abortion law and other issues at the forefront...
2018-02-13 02:58:49 +0000 UTC View PostOA146: Clearing the White Board!
In this "lightning round" episode, Andrew tackles more than the typical three stories we cover on the show. How much more?? Listen and find out!
Potential topics include: the budget showdown and sequestration, the recent Supreme Court rulings on gerrymandering, the Nunes memo, the Federal Reserve, stock market, and Wells Fargo fraud, and ... possibly even more??
Finally, we end with an all-new Thomas (and Lucien!) Take the Bar Exam #62 involving the statut...
2018-02-09 04:47:32 +0000 UTC View PostOA145: Britt Hermes and German Defamation Law
Today's episode features a full-length interview with former naturopath turned whistleblower Britt Marie Hermes. We talk about her amazing career and the recent defamation lawsuit filed against her under German law.
After that, we answer a question from Very Special Listener Lydia S. about a viral tweet suggesting that Native Americans grant honorary citizenship to DACA enrolees.
And, as always, we end wit...
2018-02-06 01:25:37 +0000 UTC View PostPre-Superb-Owl #TTTBE 61 Answer
It's "D." Thomas's analysis of assault was exactly correct.
Thomas is now 35-for-61 (57.4%), and 2-of-3 on ogre-related questions.
2018-02-04 20:43:22 +0000 UTC View PostOA144: Our Football-Free Superb Owl Edition
If you want football-themed Opening Arguments, check out Episode 57 and Episode 58, which tell the tale of how one Donald J. Trump destroyed the USFL. Everyone else can enjoy today's sports-free episode, which begins w...
2018-02-02 04:50:18 +0000 UTC View Post