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Pro Say is a weekly podcast from Law360, bringing you a quick recap of both the biggest stories and the hidden gems from the world of law. Each episode, hosts Amber McKinney, Alex Lawson and Hailey Konnath are joined by expert guests to bring you inside the newsroom and break down the stories that had us talking.
 
The Term is a podcast from Law360 for the busy U.S. Supreme Court watcher. Give us about 15 minutes each week and we'll catch you up on all the big action at the nation's highest court, along with a list of what to watch in the coming sessions. Hosts senior Supreme Court reporter Jimmy Hoover in Washington, D.C. and editor-at-large Natalie Rodriguez in New York City cut through a busy docket to focus on the key cases and developments everyone will be talking about.
 
Law school promises a great many things to future lawyers. An exceptional score on the LSAT exam has the potential to open doors at the nation’s most prestigious universities. Once in the classroom, a century-old curriculum promises to shape the minds of tomorrow’s leaders, equipping them with the tools they need to make their mark on the law. Does law school actually deliver on those promises though? Does the admissions process result in a diverse and qualified class of students, or have sc ...
 
The Evolve the Law podcast covers the latest topics, trends and tech in the legal industry. Host Ian Connett and the Evolve the Law team interview members of Evolve the Law, noted technologists, thought leaders, and legal practitioners - sharing their insights about the future of the legal industry. Subscribe and listen to stay on top of developments in this competitive marketplace.
 
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Artificial intelligence has swept across the culture, animating everything from philosophy to linguistics to cooking, and the legal industry is no different. This week on Pro Say, the hosts dive deep into whether and how lawyers are grappling with how to deploy generative AI tools like ChatGPT into their work across a number of areas. Legal aid gro…
 
A federal law making it a crime to encourage illegal immigration appeared to set off alarm bells for some Supreme Court justices, who worried during a hearing Monday that it could be wielded against charities or even families who urge their "abuelita" to stay in the country. Law360's The Term breaks down the case on this week's episode.…
 
The litigation finance industry has boomed over the past several years, with investors looking to bankroll contentious cases in the hopes of securing a big payday. But what happens when the financiers begin to take a heavy hand on case strategy? That question is at the center of a new suit against litigation funding behemoth Burford Capital, which …
 
The nation's most revered courtroom sounded like an elementary school classroom at times Wednesday, as the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court discussed a trademark battle over a poop-themed dog toy. On this week's episode, Law360's The Term discusses the bizarre case, which saw one justice ask whether the toy "purportedly contained some sort of dog…
 
Last week’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has jolted the economy, forcing the government to step in and attempt to restore order after the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Now, politicians, regulators and SVB customers hope to stave off another banking calamity. Joining Pro Say this week is Law360’s senior banking reporter, J…
 
Tom Goldstein is retiring from his U.S. Supreme Court practice after 25 years and more than 40 arguments — but perhaps bigger than his legal imprint is how his unusual methods changed the Supreme Court bar forever. On this week's episode of The Term, we talk with Tom about the criticism he faced early in his career as an advocate, why he started th…
 
Law school is tough, but you’re not alone! DeMario Thornton welcomes fellow law student Sarah Atkinson to talk through the highs and lows of law school. They share their struggles and discuss the ways they have navigated the stresses and uncertainties of legal education, summer internships, job-hunting, bar prep, and more. Sarah Atkinson is a 3L at…
 
A years-long push to update the District of Columbia’s century-old criminal code landed with a thud this week as the U.S. Senate resoundingly defeated a suite of proposed amendments that would have reset sentencing guidelines and lowered penalties for certain crimes. On this week’s episode of Pro Say we welcome Law360 reporter Katie Buehler to expl…
 
It’s been hard to look away from the fascinating, bizarre and tragic trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted this week of murdering his wife and son. This week, Pro Say is joined by Law360 senior trials reporter Cara Salvatore, who has been covering every twist and turn. Salvatore walks us through the big revelat…
 
The Supreme Court's conservative justices seemed to agree that the Biden administration has exceeded its authority with its massive student debt relief plan, but it's still unclear whether they believe six Republican states and two individuals have standing to challenge it in court. Law360's The Term recaps more than three hours of arguments on thi…
 
The already heated debate over biometric data collection saw a jolt last week as the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that privacy claims pile up with each unlawful logging of employee data, potentially putting employers on the hook for astronomical damages. Joining Pro Say this week is Chicago court reporter Celeste Bott to break down the Prairie Stat…
 
The Supreme Court seemed largely interested this week in preserving the broad immunity that tech companies have enjoyed under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act for decades, fearful of crashing the billion-dollar internet economy that has prospered in large part because of that legal shield. Law360's The Term breaks down BigTech's big we…
 
The weeks since the disastrous derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying toxic chemicals have seen a flurry of lawsuits from residents and business owners in and around East Palestine, Ohio. On this week’s Pro Say, we’re joined by Ohio courts reporter Eric Heisig, who breaks down the legal blowback as well as what’s likely to come as …
 
DeMario Thornton welcomes Professor Deleso A. Alford to discuss her work at the intersection of legal and medical education, where her scholarship helps students gain a broader understanding of how race, gender, and classism have shaped these two fields of study. Professor Alford shares highlights from her studies of Henrietta Lacks, critical race …
 
The sensation of being RickRolled is unmistakable, thanks in no small part to the distinct timbre of the voice Rick Astley on full display in his 1987 smash Never Gonna Give You Up. But now, Astley is locked in a battle with rapper Yung Gravy, who mimicked the singer’s voice in a way that Astley says violates his publicity rights. On this week’s Pr…
 
When the Supreme Court revoked newly awarded civil rights for freed Black Americans after the Civil War, it was the scion of a Southern slave-holding family that stood up in protest: Justice John Marshall Harlan. Author Peter Canellos joins The Term this week to discuss why Justice Harlan, largely vindicated by history, is still overlooked for his …
 
This week the Third Circuit said Johnson & Johnson can’t use the “Texas two-step” to create a talc unit to spin off billions of dollars in liability and then immediately file for bankruptcy protection. The controversial maneuver has faced scrutiny in other suits as well, and this week we’re joined by Law360 senior bankruptcy reporter Vince Sullivan…
 
A whistleblower has come forward with new details about the lucrative recruitment work that the wife of Chief Justice John Roberts does for large law firms, including some with prolific Supreme Court practices. On this week's episode of The Term we discuss the story with help and insight from special guest Karen Vladeck, an expert in the world of l…
 
An ugly turf war is playing out at some of New York City’s most hallowed venues, with Madison Square Garden as the epicenter of the dispute. The storied arena’s owner, James Dolan, has barred attorneys litigating against his various business interests from entering the Garden, enforcing the policy with cutting edge facial recognition technology and…
 
At long last, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its first two decisions of the Supreme Court this week, but one of them was a curious one-line dismissal of a case argued just weeks ago. Law360's The Term examines the possible reasons the justices decide to punt in a closely-watched case about the scope of attorney-client privilege.…
 
This month the Securities and Exchange Commission sued law firm Covington & Burling claiming it needed a list of clients that were impacted by a 2020 cybersecurity breach attributed to Chinese spies. The feds say they need the list to determine whether any securities laws were broken following the hack, but Covington is fighting back, arguing the d…
 
Law360's The Term podcast reacts to the news that U.S. Supreme Court investigators have been unable to unmask the identity of the Dobbs leaker after eight months of investigation on this week's episode. Plus, a breakdown of this week's thorny immigration case and a dispute over whether foreign state-owned enterprises can be indicted…
 
Decades of tension over the use of noncompete agreements in the workplace has bubbled over to start the year with a Federal Trade Commission proposal to ban those agreements across the board. The early-stage move drew cheers from the labor movement and threats of swift litigation from the powerful business lobby, teeing up a fierce legal and politi…
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard just over 30 cases in the first three months of the term, but has yet to decide a single one. Law360's The Term podcast discusses the historically slow start to the term, as well as two cases of particular interest to the legal and labor worlds.By Law360 - Legal News & Analysis
 
In the midst of a nightmarish judicial clerkship, Aliza Shatzman found that there was almost no protection for her, a lowly clerk, suffering harassment at the hands of a seemingly all-powerful judge. This experience and its aftermath spurred Aliza on to create The Legal Accountability Project. Host DeMario Thornton talks with Aliza about how the Pr…
 
The Pro Say podcast is taking a break this week for the holiday. In its place, please enjoy Law360 Explores: The Law School Promise, a two-part series looking at whether the structures of legal education are working. In Episode 2, we take our seats inside the prestigious legal classroom, where law professors teaching a century-old curriculum engage…
 
The Pro Say podcast is taking a break this week for the holiday. In its place, please enjoy Law360 Explores: The Law School Promise, a two-part series looking at whether the structures of legal education are working. In Episode 1 we start with the rigorous admissions process that includes not just letters of recommendation and statements of purpose…
 
Another year, another deluge of legal news, and as usual, the Pro Say gang has you covered. This week’s show is a look back at a whirlwind of judicial activity, headlined by a historic Supreme Court term that saw 50 years of abortion rights precedent wiped away, gun rights expanded and stirred a feverish debate over the institution of the court its…
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has recessed for winter break without issuing a single merits opinion in the slowest beginning of a term in years. Meanwhile, arguments are longer than they've been in decades. In its year-end episode, Law360's The Term asks: Do the justices need better time management skills?By Law360 - Legal News & Analysis
 
What can you expect when trying for a spot at one of the much coveted summer associateships? DeMario Thornton talks with Craig Savitzky of Law360 about the insights gleaned from the 2022 Summer Associates Survey. This two-part survey looks at law students’ approaches to the application and interview processes and then revisits students after their …
 
The Supreme Court is once again examining the line between LGBTQ+ discrimination and religious freedom, this time in the case of a Colorado web designer looking to establish her right to refuse service to same-sex couples. That conflict prompted a range of hypothetical questions from the high court at this week’s oral arguments, ranging from amusin…
 
If Republican lawmakers thought the conservative justices would fully embrace a novel theory stripping state courts of power to review federal election rules, Wednesday's oral arguments at the Supreme Court was a tough wake-up call. Law360's The Term breaks down Moore v. Harper on this week's episode.…
 
The Supreme Court heard more than two hours of arguments Monday in this term's clash between LGBTQ rights and religious business owners, with the justices struggling to draw lines between free speech and discrimination. Law360's The Term recaps the hearing in a special recap episode.By Law360 - Legal News & Analysis
 
It’s time to take your seat inside the prestigious legal classroom, where law professors teaching a century-old curriculum engage in Socratic dialogue to shape you into thinking like a lawyer. But is that the most effective way of teaching, for all students? On this episode of Law360 Explores: The Law School Promise, we investigate how outdated met…
 
A historic challenge to the NCAA over its purported failure to warn college athletes about the dangers of repetitive head injuries fizzled in California state court last week as a jury found that the organization was not liable for the death of a former USC linebacker who was posthumously diagnosed with CTE. This week on Pro Say, the hosts break do…
 
The Supreme Court heard tense cases over public corruption prosecutions and new deportation guidelines for ICE agents this week, but there was news outside the courtroom as well when the court's in-house lawyer rejected allegations that Justice Samuel Alito divulged the outcome of a 2014 case at a dinner party. Law360's The Term discusses the lates…
 
It’s time once again for one of Pro Say’s grandest traditions, as the hosts gather round and give thanks for another crop of legal oddities. This year delivered a bounty, as the crew offers an update on the curious case of the Ana de Armas movie trailer that wasn’t and revisits the fecal rage of a former court officer directed at an Ohio congressma…
 
Before the law school journey even begins, you must first wind your way through a rigorous admissions process that includes not just letters of recommendation and statements of purpose, but the notoriously arduous LSAT exam. An exceptional score can open doors at the nation’s most prestigious universities, but is it the fairest way to measure candi…
 
One of the cryptocurrency market’s largest exchanges collapsed in particularly stunning fashion last week after some questionable financial entanglements came to light, leading to a “run on the bank” and ultimately the loss of FTX’s $32 billion value. On this week’s episode of Pro Say, we’re talking you through all the legal elements of the FTX fia…
 
Overlooked for much of his career, Justice Samuel Alito was the toast of last week's Federalist Society gala for his landmark majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Law360's The Term discusses the justice's moment in the spotlight and the fast-moving fight over President Donald Trump's tax returns.…
 
Minority lawyers operating in white-dominated spaces face unique challenges as they navigate careers in the legal profession. As negative stereotypes assault them from without, self-doubt and imposter syndrome can develop within. DeMario Thornton welcomes Michael Nava, a gay, Mexican-American author and attorney, to gain insights from his remarkabl…
 
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter wiped away one thorny lawsuit over his attempts to back out of the deal, but his rough start at the helm of the social network has spawned a new host of legal problems. On this week’s Pro Say, the hosts examine Musk’s decision to lay off thousands of Twitter’s workers, which has invited new litigation from former emp…
 
The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday as it considered the legality of a 1978 law requiring state family courts to prioritize placing Indian foster children with native households. Law360's The Term recaps the 3-hour hearing on the Indian Child Welfare Act in this week's episode.By Law360 - Legal News & Analysis
 
A $2.2 billion merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has been put on ice after a federal judge found that the tie-up poses a likely threat to the market for publishing top-selling books. The ruling came after a three-week trial that saw testimony from literary giants like Stephen King who warned against the dangers of consolidati…
 
A month after turning away former President Donald Trump's appeal in the Mar-a-Lago document case, the Supreme Court is facing another request from the last occupant of the White House: shield his tax returns from House Democrats. Law360's "The Term" breaks down the latest "shadow docket" news on this week's podcast episode, plus a rare courtroom p…
 
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is facing an existential crisis after the Fifth Circuit said the agency is unconstitutionally funded. On this week's episode, Law360 senior baking reporter Jon Hill tells us about the fallout of that ruling, including a flurry of filings from companies looking to get CFPB cases thrown out. Also this week, we…
 
Harvard University, the University of North Carolina and various colleges around the country may soon have to reckon with a Supreme Court ruling declaring their race-conscious admissions policies to be unlawful, judging by the tone of Monday's oral arguments on the fate of affirmative action in higher education. Law360's The Term discusses what we …
 
The composition of the Supreme Court has changed dramatically since Carter Phillips' first argument in 1982, but his preparation for his 89th argument next month will be largely the same. The Sidley Austin partner spoke to Law360's The Term this week on the lessons learned from his prolific career, and why he isn't surprised by his former colleague…
 
The legal headaches keep piling up for Dechert LLP and the former head of its white collar shop in London, Neil Gerrard. The BigLaw fixture and its ex-partner have been targeted with suits on both sides of the Atlantic alleging a range of systemic corruption. The years-long saga gained new steam over the past week as Dechert now faces fresh challen…
 
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