Best The Docket Llc Podcasts (2025)

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The Chrisley Trial Files: What the Headlines Missed (Part 2) 1:23:12

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Legal Team, we’re back with part two of our Chrisley trial coverage. This week, we’re focusing on the witness testimonies that helped seal Todd and Julie’s fate. From Nanny Faye’s “I don’t know” strategy to the producers behind Chrisley Knows Best, and the bombshells dropped by Todd’s former business partner Mark Braddock, it’s a lineup of drama, d…

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AI Training vs. Copyright Law: Updates from the Copyright Office and the Courts 1:02:43

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Whether AI training and generation is a fair use under copyright law puts two important American business sectors in opposition, and each looks to the various branches of the federal government for answers. Fundamentally, essentially all training of AI models involves copying of copyrighted materials, and many outputs from AI systems also may be su…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton 45:31

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Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton concerned Texas Law H.B. 1181, and what precedent should apply in considering its impact on free speech. Passed in 2023, the law requires commercial entities, including social media platforms, "that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute material on an Internet website... more than one-third of which…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization 47:33

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In Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization, the Court considered whether the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA) violates the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment. The court heard oral argument on April 1, 2025 and on June 20, 2025 a 9-0 Court ruled the PSJVTA did not violate the Fifth amendment because the s…

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20 Years Later: Kelo v. City of New London 59:59

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In June of 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Kelo v. City of New London that the local government did not violate the Fifth Amendment's Public Use Clause when it condemned private residential lots and transferred them to commercial developers to promote local economic development as part of a comprehensive municipal development plan. Kelo was ce…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Diamond Alternative Energy LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency 56:02

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In 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency withdrew California’s previously-granted waiver to implement its Advanced Clean Car Program. This program had been in effect since 2013 and required that car companies reduce carbon dioxide emissions and produce fleets that are at least 15% electric vehicles. The waiver was withdrawn due to a lack of “co…

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Does "Board Law" Matter after Loper Bright? 1:01:49

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Administrative law is in flux, nowhere more so than at the National Labor Relations Board. The Board has long made labor law (or “policy”) by issuing decisions and applying its own precedent. But in a recent oral argument at the Seventh Circuit, one member of the panel suggested that he didn’t want to hear about “Board law.” The judges, he said, co…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Mahmoud v. Taylor 52:06

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Mahmoud v. Taylor concerns the question of whether parents have the right to be notified and opt their children out of classroom lessons on gender and sexuality that violate their religious beliefs. In 2022, the Montgomery County, Maryland, School Board introduced storybooks for pre-K through fifth-grade classrooms covering topics like gender trans…

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Lululemon Sues the Pants Off Costco, Diddy Guilty Under The Mann Act & Ford CEO Gives White Collar Workers Bad News 31:49

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This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco for allegedly selling knockoff pants, break down The Mann Act and its role in Diddy's recent conviction, and react to startling CEO predictions about AI wiping out white-collar jobs. They also share how their own firm is using offshore hiring and ChatGPT assist…

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Litigation Update: Legal Developments Surrounding Tithing and Religious Donations 1:01:38

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In recent years, a flurry of lawsuits has been launched nationwide against religious organizations, raising fraud and other claims related to tithing and church donations. These challenges generally argue that church leaders falsely claimed they would only put donations to one use, but instead put them to another. These cases, which have been heard…

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The Chrisley Trial Files: What the Headlines Missed 48:04

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The Chrisleys are officially free—and there’s still so much to unpack. Legal Team, we’re diving back into the case with brand-new insight now that we finally have the full trial transcripts. We break down what Todd and Julie were convicted of, the prosecution’s case themes, and the defense’s arguments for their innocence. Plus, what Trump’s pardon …

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic 37:23

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in July of 2018, Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina issued an executive order to end the inclusion of Planned Parenthood in the Medicaid program. The Department of Health and Human Services then informed Planned Parenthood that they were no longer qualified to provide services to Medicaid beneficiaries, which prompted lawsuits both from Plan…

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Kohberger's Alleged Actions After Murders | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast 43:47

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Vinnie Politan analyzes where Bryan Kohberger allegedly went after the Idaho student murders and where the murder weapon might be. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? Catch up on the case against #BryanKohberger here: https://www.courttv.com/tag/bryan-kohberger/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newslet…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC and Oklahoma v. EPA 41:55

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On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court released its decisions for two circuit splits arising under the Clean Air Act (CAA) provision regarding judicial venue: EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, L.L.C. (23-1229), and Oklahoma v. EPA (23-1067). Decided 7-2 and 8-0, respectively, the outcome of these cases hinged on the Court’s interpretation of the CAA…

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Texas Governor Saves THC Gummies, DIY Legal Defense, Media Hides Population Decline & Filing Pro Se in Texas 26:11

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This week on the Weekly Docket, Governor Abbott blocks a sweeping THC ban, keeping gummies and vapes legal in Texas. Phil and Chris explain what to do when you can't afford a litigation retainer but need to file an answer. Plus, they dive into why the media is ignoring plunging global birth rates and what that means for the green agenda. Also, surp…

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Brittany Eady vs. Bravo: Country Clubs, Credit Cards & Court Docs 1:09:03

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Legal Team, this week we’re breaking down Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brittany Eady’s lawsuit against Bravo. From her past in the insurance world to her time as a video vixen and reality star, Brittany’s background is as layered as her legal claims. We get into the details of the lawsuit, why the filing location in New York raises eyebrows, and…

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O'Keefe's Friends and Family Verdict Reaction | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast 43:49

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Vinnie Politan discusses the impact of Karen Read's verdict on John O'Keefe's family and friends. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? Catch up on the case against #KarenRead here: https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV…

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Who is Responsible For John O'Keefe's Death? | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast 43:49

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After Karen Read was found not guilty in the death of John O'Keefe, Vinnie Politan questions who is truly responsible for his death. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? Catch up on the case against #KarenRead here: https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter http…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: United States v. Skrmetti 49:19

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In the last several years, numerous minors who identify as transgender have undergone surgery and other medical procedures to mirror common physical features of the opposite sex. In March 2023, Tennessee enacted Senate Bill 1, which prohibits medical procedures for the purpose of either (1) enabling a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported…

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Karen Read Acquittal, Converting From a Sole Prop to LLC, Court-Shy Lawyers & Juneteenth History 19:43

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This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Karen Read’s dramatic acquittal and the $5 million defense that fueled it. They also tackle how to upgrade your business from a sole proprietorship, why so many new lawyers avoid the courtroom, the history of Juneteenth, and the surprising side hustle of a former juror turned insider.…

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Checks and Balances: Deregulation Based on Supreme Court Rulings 1:05:05

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Among the points emphasized by the second Trump administration has been a major push for deregulation. President Trump has directed that there must be ten deregulatory actions for every one regulatory one, and put forward Presidential Memoranda and Executive Orders to that end. As some have noted, however, such deregulation can take significant tim…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Kousisis v. United States 38:20

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In Kousisis v. United States, the Supreme Court considered the question of whether a defendant who induces a victim to enter into a transaction under materially false pretenses may be convicted of federal fraud--even if the defendant did not seek to cause the victim economic loss. It heard oral argument on December 9, 2024, and on May 22, 2025, iss…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos 46:05

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In Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Mexico brought suit against several U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson. It alleged, among other things, that they were in part liable for the killings perpetrated by Mexican cartels. Mexico argued that the gun manufacturers know the guns they sell are/may be illegally sold to…

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Proxy Plumbing - A Primer for the Coming Policy Debate 55:50

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The SEC has periodically examined the ecosystem governing public company shareholder communications and voting—the “proxy plumbing ecosystem”—and it is expected that the SEC will again review this area under soon-to-be SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’ leadership. This panel will focus on how the proxy ecosystem works, the organizations that control and ma…

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Antitrust in the College Sports Arena 1:00:07

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In 2020, several collegiate athletes filed suit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) arguing that by both denying athletes compensation and preventing them from pursuing third-party deals using their names, images, or likenesses (NIL) for profit, the NCAA was violating antitrust laws. After several years of discussion, there …

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The Amended Manzo Complaint: Caroline v. Bravo Gets Messier 1:22:20

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Since we're all suffering from RHONJ withdrawals this year, we’re turning our attention to updates in Caroline Manzo's lawsuit against Bravo. Since we last discussed this case, Caroline has amended her complaint, drawing unexpected legal parallels to Leah McSweeney’s case. We break down the original and updated filings, Bravo’s motion to dismiss, a…

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The Docket Ep. 814: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 14 1:42:55

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Ali and attorney Melanie Little discuss the Karen Read trial. Audio from YT Live from 5.23.25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Battle of Experts in Karen Read's Retrial | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast 43:49

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Vinnie Politan analyzes the testimony of multiple experts, including crash reconstructionists, in Karen Read's retrial. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? Catch up on the case against #KarenRead here: https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.court…

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Can Trump Send Troops to LA? Selling Condo Units the Right Way & Mental Health Guardianships 23:05

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This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and Marines to LA, exploring its shaky legal basis under the law. They also tackle a listener’s question about selling individual units of a duplex or fourplex--can you just list them as condos. Finally, they confront the heartbreaking r…

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Diddy Special Report | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast 43:47

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Vinnie Politan investigates Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial, where he faces accusations of sex trafficking, and explores the effect of celebrity and close friend testimonies. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? Catch up on the case against #KarenRead here: https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv…

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The Docket Ep. 812: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.12 1:56:28

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Bob and Ali are joined by none other than, Mark Bederow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Regulatory Reform for 5G Deployment: Infrastructure and Policy Perspectives 57:39

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The ubiquitous deployment of both wireless and wireline technology is critical to 5G and other next generation services. However, lengthy permitting processes, as well as burdensome NEPA and NHPA requirements, continue to slow infrastructure builds. As the Trump Administration continues to prioritize streamlining rules and regulations, as well as p…

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Litigation Update: Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council v. Livia Tossici -Bolt 57:49

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In April, Dr. Livia Tossici-Bolt was criminally convicted in a British court for offering consensual conversation in an abortion facility “buffer zone” in Bournemouth, England. The court found that she violated a Public Spaces Protection Order that prohibits “engaging in an act of approval or disapproval with regard to abortion services,” despite h…

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Fireside Chat with Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison 39:43

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Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison served as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2017-2021. From 1993-2013, she represented Texas in the U.S. Senate. Join us for a conversation about her life and career. Featuring: Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO; Former U.S. Senator, Texas Moderator: Nitin Nainani, Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Dist…

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Digital Assets Market Structure Reform 1:01:57

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Reforming the regulation of digital assets is a pressing issue across Congress, the Administration, the SEC, and the CFTC, profoundly impacting the expanding digital assets industry. Join the Federalist Society for a timely webinar delving into the complexities of digital assets market structure reform. Patrick Daugherty, who leads a prominent digi…

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Emerging Issues in the Use of Generative AI: Ethics, Sanctions, and Beyond 1:03:14

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The idea of Artificial Intelligence has long presented potential challenges in the legal realm, and as AI tools become more broadly available and widely used, those potential hurdles are becoming ever more salient for lawyers in their day-to-day operations. Questions abound, from what potential risks of bias and error may exist in using an AI tool,…

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Vanderpump Legal Update: Houses, Lawsuits & Hot Messes 1:11:38

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Legal Team, the ladies are back together and catching up on several cases from the Vanderpump Rules and Valley universe. We break down the ongoing legal mess between Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Rachel Leviss including house disputes, lawsuits, anti-SLAPP motions, and discovery drama. We also check in on Faith Stowers’ lawsuit against NBCUnivers…

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Introducing: L.A. Crimes from L.A. Times Studios 10:42

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Please enjoy a featured clip of L.A. Times Studio's latest production, L.A. Crimes. On this episode, Madison McGhee is joined by legendary Dateline host Josh Mankiewicz and esteemed L.A. Times Reporter Richard Winton as the three of them dive into all-things Menendez Brothers, the good, the bad, and the still unknown. New episodes drop every Wednes…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission 21:03

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Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance program provides financial assistance to those who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Under state law, certain nonprofit organizations can opt out of the program, including those operated primarily for religious purposes. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior—a religious ministry that serve…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services 40:23

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Marlean Ames, a straight woman, was denied promotion and later demoted in her role at the Ohio Department of Youth Services by her lesbian supervisor. The position she sought and her former position were then given to a lesbian woman and a gay man, respectively. This prompted Ames to file suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, arguin…

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Litigation Update: S.E. v. Grey 58:36

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Encinitas Unified School District required two fifth-grade boys and their assigned kindergarten buddies to read and watch My Shadow is Pink and do an activity, pressuring the kindergartners to choose a color to represent their own shadows. The plaintiffs allege this was designed to make the students question their gender identity. Represented by Fi…

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Litigation Update: Deemar v. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 37:55

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It is widely known that schools have instituted equity-focused policies, teacher training, and curriculum. Critics wonder whether this focus on equity is illegal and unconstitutional. Deemar v. District 65 (Evanston/Skokie) involves Dr. Stacy Deemar, a drama teacher in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 in Illinois. She has challenged the District’…

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Illegals to Pay Higher Tuition in Texas, LLC's Vs. S-Corps, Email Contracts & Birkin Bags 25:47

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This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil welcomes Dallas attorney Dawna Hurd to talk about her shift from prosecution to private practice. This week’s show covers the end of in-state tuition for undocumented students in Texas, the tricky truth behind LLCs vs. S-corps, and whether your email could be a legally binding contract. Plus, Phil rants about He…

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A Significant Year for Religious Liberty? 54:17

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For the first time in years, the U.S. Supreme Court is addressing questions of religious liberty and is doing so with three significant cases: Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission, Mahmoud v. Taylor, and Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, which have the potential to shape religious libert…

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A Conversation on the Right: Should the Federal Government Shape School Curriculum? 59:24

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With Republicans holding control in Washington, a significant debate has emerged within conservative circles regarding the role of the federal government in primary and secondary education. Should conservatives leverage their electoral mandate to influence the curricula of K-12 schools, or is good governance better served by a more restrained appro…