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Legal Judg(e)ments
From Boston Schools to National Civil Rights: Roberts v. City of Boston
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson and attorney Dan Dain, director and shareholder at Dain Torpy and author of A History of Boston, rewind the clock to examine Roberts v. City of Boston, a historic 1847 legal battle that laid the groundwork for civil rights law in the United States. Drawing on themes from his book, Dan explores how Boston’s legal and social development shaped early civil rights advocacy, setting the stage for a challenge that began with five-year-old Sarah Roberts.Forced to walk past several white schools to attend Boston’s only...
2026-03-12
27 min
BUILDERS
How Podero avoids "pilot purgatory" | Chris Bernkopf
Podero builds software that enables European utilities to trade device flexibility—EVs, heat pumps, and batteries—on energy markets, generating trading revenues while reducing consumer bills by 20-30%. The company navigates a uniquely complex B2B motion: they must sell utilities, secure API access from device OEMs, and ensure utilities successfully roll out consumer-facing products—all simultaneously. In this episode of BUILDERS, Chris Bernkopf, Co-Founder and CEO of Podero, breaks down how they escaped pilot purgatory with innovation departments, built a "10x better than doing nothing" business case that reaches commercial stakeholders, and why their 2026 strategy centers on radical simpli...
2026-03-04
16 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Who Controls the Ocean? The Legal Battle Over Offshore Wind
America’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm didn’t just test new waters—it ignited a major legal discussion over how the United States manages its ocean resources. In this episode, host Bob Stetson speaks with Roger and Nancie Marzulla of Marzulla Law to evaluate Seafreeze Shoreside, Inc. v. U.S. Department of the Interior. The Marzullas walk through how the case was built, why standing became a defining issue, and how the shift from the Biden to Trump administrations is changing offshore-wind permitting nationwide. Their conversation also highlights why this project became the flashpoint for national debates about climat...
2026-02-26
38 min
Talking New Energy
232. The future of flexible homes with Podero
In this week's episode, Jon Slowe talks to Chris Bernkopf, CEO and founder of Podero, and Lucy Murley, flexibility expert at LCP Delta to discuss how flexibility in residential energy is becoming a hot topic as Europe electrifies transport and heat, and households increasingly adopt solar, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Jon Slowe Produced...
2026-02-17
24 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Can Cities Arrest People for Sleeping Outside?
Cities across the United States are grappling with how to manage public spaces amid the rising homelessness population. In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson is joined by Ed Johnson of the Oregon Law Center, who represented the respondents in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, to discuss the case, which was decided by the Supreme Court. This legal battle challenged a set of ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon, that made it unlawful for individuals to sleep outside, including in vehicles or with basic protection from the elements, such as blankets or...
2026-02-12
25 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Testing the Boundaries of Religion in Public Education
Oklahoma made history by approving the nation’s first openly religious public charter school, sparking a constitutional clash that ended in a Supreme Court deadlock and left the broader questions about the constitutional validity of religious charter schools up in the air. The central issue: are charter schools truly public schools that need to remain secular under the Establishment Clause, or are they privately run entities entitled to equal protection under the Free Exercise Clause?In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson sits down with Christopher Schandevel, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom (AD...
2026-01-29
42 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Climate Change on Trial
Does the constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment include a stable climate system? In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, "Climate Change on Trial", host Bob Stetson is joined by Roger Sullivan of McGarvey Law as they analyze the landmark case of Held v. Montana, where Roger represented the plaintiffs. This legal battle involved a group of young Montanans challenging the state’s Montana Energy Policy Act (MEPA), which prohibited state agencies from considering greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts when reviewing energy and infrastructure projects.Bob and Roger explore the trial proceedings, including ke...
2026-01-15
41 min
České slovo (Češka reč)
České slovo (Češka reč) - 08.01.2026.
České slovo 328 Náš rozhlasový štáb byl v Kruščice, tak si budete moc poslechnout v rubrice Tradice a zvyky něco málo o Třech Králích a také nasát atmosféru z Tříkrálově kruščické koledy. Poté uslyšíte pranostiky na měsíc leden a na závěr v rubrice “Češi kolem nas” povídání Jíří Bernkopfa, jaké je to učit češtinu na univerzitě v Bukurešti. Vysíláni připravila nezávislá produkce "České mediální centrum", Bela Crkva Češka reč 328 Naša radio ekipa je bila u Kru...
2026-01-08
30 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Season 5 Trailer
Legal Judg(e)ments returns with a new season examining how the law influences policy, politics, and everyday life. Hosted by Bob Stetson, a Boston-based trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience, this legal podcast features in-depth conversations with litigators about cases and strategies that shape the law. Season Five tackles timely issues including immigration enforcement, climate change litigation, offshore wind regulation, laws affecting homelessness, and more.Tune in as Legal Judg(e)ments delivers practical insight into how the law works in practice—and why it matters now.Listen to the season trailer now an...
2026-01-07
03 min
Hochschulkiste
Ein Hoch auf Folge 100!
Wir feiern 100 Folgen Hochschulkiste! Wir starten mit einem Rückblick auf die Geschichte des Podcastings und erzählen, wie die Hochschulkiste als studentisches Projekt entstanden ist. Anschließend folgt unser Jubiläumsformat „100 Sekunden zur 100. Folge“, in dem Lehrende und Mitarbeitende aus der Hochschule ihre Gedanken, Wünsche und Erinnerungen teilen. In einem Blick hinter die Kulissen zeigen wir, wie aus einer Idee Schritt für Schritt eine fertige Folge entsteht. Zum Abschluss hören wir persönliche Grüße und Glückwünsche von Studierenden. Jetzt reinhören, mitfeiern und auf die nächsten 100 Folgen freuen!Themen...
2025-10-31
32 min
The Story of Software
S04E37 Cleantech Creators: Chris Bernkopf
Chris Bernkopf, CEO of Podero, shares how they help utilities optimise energy use and offers advice on growing in the cleantech sector. The Guest:In this episode, we are joined by Chris Bernkopf, Co-Founder and CEO of the Austrian energy flexibility startup, Podero. With a background that spans physics, edtech, and electric mobility, and experience at CERN and Y Combinator, Chris brings a rare mix of scientific insight and entrepreneurial drive to the clean energy sector. Under his leadership, Podero develops software that helps utilities optimise device control, trade energy more efficiently, and r...
2025-10-30
21 min
Na Přerov dobrý!
Ondřej Bernkopf: Přerov potřebuje divadlo, rukama mi prošly desetitisíce lidí | Na Přerov dobrý!
Tanečník, choreograf, lektor i vizionář přerovské kultury.🧡Ondřej Bernkopf je zakladatel Moravské školy tance a člověk, který věří, že i Přerov může mít vlastní divadlo, taneční scénu a kulturní vizi, která město posune dopředu. ✊V rozhovoru mluvíme o jeho tanečních začátcích, práci na plesech i pohádkách, o přerovské kultuře, o tom, co město potřebuje, a proč by tu mělo vzniknout opravdové divadlo. A taky vtipně rozebíráme i nevážná témata.💃
2025-10-20
1h 29
Legal Judg(e)ments
Standard Forms, Serious Consequences
In this special episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson finds himself in the hot seat as guest host, and seasoned real estate attorney Eric Allon takes over the interviewer’s mic. Together, they dissect a real estate dispute with far-reaching implications: McCarthy v. Young.The case asks a pivotal question—when is an offer to purchase a binding contract? Drawing on precedent from McCarthy v. Tobin and the twists of a modern-day easement dispute, Bob walks us through the litigation strategy that led to an appeals court victory and reshapes how Massachusetts courts may view th...
2025-03-27
25 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Housing Crisis Meets Home Rule
The Massachusetts housing crisis has spotlighted local zoning laws. With housing costs soaring, the state legislature enacted the MBTA Communities Act, requiring towns to allow higher-density housing by right. But when the Attorney General tried to enforce the law, the town of Milton pushed back, leading to a major showdown in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson is joined by appellate attorney Kevin Martin, who represented Milton in this high-profile case. They discuss the constitutional and legal arguments at play, the court’s ruling, and what the de...
2025-02-28
28 min
Future Weekly
#433 - AI Action Summit, Autozukunft, Le Chat Speed
🇪🇺 250 Mrd für EU AI Investitionen🚗 Europas Automobilzukunft🦚 Le Chat Update sorgt für Aufsehen🍿 Elons 100Mrd Angebot für Open AI👻 CIA zeigt Blüten der Intention Economy🎸 Rockstars: Chris Bernkopf & Moritz SchraderbDiskutier mit uns & der Community auf der AustrianStartups Plattform: https://austrianstartups.com/topics/4...Folge uns auf Social Media:Instagram: / futureweekly LinkedIn: / 49159750 --- Du hast Feedback, Ideen, Moonshots oder Predictions zu den heutigen Themen? Schick uns ein Soundbite an podcast@austrianstartups.com und werde ein Teil der nächsten Episode.
2025-02-13
48 min
Another ClimateTech Podcast
The Utility Industry's Secret Weapon with Chris Bernkopf of Podero
Chris Bernkopf is the founder of Podero, a tech company that helps utilities balance power loads by controlling distributed energy resources like heat pumps, batteries, and EVs. Fresh off a major fundraising round, he's building his remote-first team to expand across Europe while delivering 25% energy savings to customers.In this episode we talked about:🔌 How Podero's software enables utilities to aggregate and trade power from customer-owned devices on energy markets🌏 How growing up watching the same YouTube videos creates a global tribe of like-minded founders🎯 The value of focused mentorship through programs...
2025-02-12
24 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Redefining the Rules of Engagement
Host Bob Stetson and guest trial lawyer Stephanie Taverna-Siden explore the landmark Massachusetts case Johnson v. Settino, which reshaped the legal landscape of engagement ring disputes.For decades, courts have treated engagement rings as conditional gifts, requiring marriage to finalize ownership. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently struck down the fault-based standard, adopting a no-fault approach: if the wedding is canceled, the ring goes back—no blame needed.Bob and Stephanie discuss the legal history of engagement rings, the shift away from antiquated heartbalm laws, and how this ruling modernizes the law. Download a fascinating conve...
2025-02-10
24 min
brutcast - der brutkasten podcast
Podero-Gründer Chris Bernkopf über das 5,5-Mio.-Investment seines Startups
Chris Bernkopf hat sein erstes Startup mit 18 gegründet, arbeitete später am CERN in Genf und schaffte es mit einem weiteren Startup in den renommierten US-Accelerator Y Combinator. Mittlerweile ist er aber Co-Founder und CEO des 2022 gegründeten Wiener Podero. Dieses entwickelt eine Softwareplattform für Energieversorger und hat unter anderem E.On, Kelag und oekostrom als Kunden gewonnen. Nun holte das Unternehmen ein 5,5 Mio. Euro schweres Investment. Im brutkasten-Talk spricht Bernkopf über die weiteren Pläne des Startups, über seinen Werdegang und über die Auswirkungen der politischen Entwicklungen auf ClimateTech.
2025-02-06
13 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Pay or Waive: The Prompt Pay Act
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson sits down with Andrew Dennington, a seasoned trial lawyer and partner at Conn Kavanaugh, to explore the landmark Massachusetts case Business Interiors vs. Graycor Construction. The case centers on the Prompt Pay Act, a law designed to ensure timely payments for contractors and subcontractors in large construction projects.
2025-01-27
33 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Tenure on Trial
Tenure is under scrutiny in one of the most significant cases in higher education. In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson discusses the landmark case Wortis v. Trustees of Tufts University with guest Kevin Petrs, Senior Partner at Fox Rothschild, and the attorney representing a group of Tufts professors challenging the university's compensation and lab policies.Bob and Kevin discuss the origins of academic freedom, the evolution of tenure, and the clash between the principles of economic security and the financial realities facing modern universities. Kevin shares his courtroom strategies, insights on judicial...
2025-01-13
29 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Editing the Truth
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson is joined by attorney Christian Kiely to talk about a groundbreaking defamation case that explores the murky intersection of true crime storytelling and legal accountability. When Netflix’s documentary on the college admissions scandal painted an allegedly misleading portrait of John and Johnny Wilson, the family fought back, suing the media giant for defamation. Christian Kiely, who represents the Wilsons, discusses this high-stakes litigation’s legal strategies and implications. From the role of selective editing to the responsibilities of filmmakers in portraying real-life events, Bob and Christian discuss how the por...
2024-12-16
22 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Divided Governance
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson sits down with attorney Pat Tinsley to discuss the complexities of federalism and local governance through the lens of a landmark tobacco regulation case in Massachusetts. Pat, who represented the retailers challenging Brookline, MA’s unique tobacco law, shares insights into the statutory interpretation and the ongoing debate over local versus state authority. From the philosophical underpinnings of federalism to the practical implications for businesses and communities, this episode explores how one town’s attempt to phase out tobacco sales has sparked a broader conversation about the limits of lo...
2024-12-02
39 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Wortis
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2024-11-29
30 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Divided Governance
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson sits down with attorney Pat Tinsley to discuss the complexities of federalism and local governance through the lens of a landmark tobacco regulation case in Massachusetts. Pat, who represented the retailers challenging Brookline, MA’s unique tobacco law, shares insights into the statutory interpretation and the ongoing debate over local versus state authority. From the philosophical underpinnings of federalism to the practical implications for businesses and communities, this episode explores how one town’s attempt to phase out tobacco sales has sparked a broader conversation about the limits of lo...
2024-11-29
39 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Dog Days in Court
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson talks to Jeremy Cohen, a pioneer in pet litigation, about the unique pet case of *Lyman v. Lancer. When Brett Lyman and Sasha Lancer’s relationship ended, a custody battle erupted—not over children, but their beloved Pomeranian, Teddy Bear. This episode explores how courts treat pets as property and family members, the implications of this case for pet owners nationwide, and what it means for future legal disputes over our furry companions.
2024-11-15
32 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Season 4 Launches on November 15
What is the law? How does it work? What role do lawyers, litigants, and judges play in the law's development? In sum, what moves the law in American society? I'm Bob Stetson, a Boston-based trial lawyer and the host of the podcast Legal Judg(e)ments. After 17 years in private legal practice, I still don't have a perfect answer to these important societal questions. Is it politics? Judicial philosophy? The advocacy and skill of the lawyers involved? The likability or lack thereof of their clients? Is it something else entirely? I started this podcast to find out wh...
2024-11-11
01 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Dog Days in Court
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, host Bob Stetson talks to Jeremy Cohen, a pioneer in pet litigation, about the unique pet case of Lyman v. Lancer. When Brett Lyman and Sasha Lancer’s relationship ended, a custody battle erupted—not over children, but their beloved Pomeranian, Teddy Bear. This episode explores how courts treat pets as property and family members, the implications of this case for pet owners nationwide, and what it means for future legal disputes over our furry companions.
2024-11-01
32 min
Trending Topics Tech Talk
Podero und die Zukunft der Stromanbieter
Podero ist ein Wiener Startup, das Energieversorgern dabei hilft, Geräte, Strommärkte und Softwaresysteme zu synchronisieren und damit wettbewerbsfähige Stromverträge anzubieten. Zu Gast im Podcast ist Chris Bernkopf, Mitgründer und CEO von Podero, um sein Startup vorzustellen. Wir sprechen über: - Die Lösung von Podero - Chris Bernkopfs Erfahrungen im renommierten US-Gründerzentrum Y Combinator - Wie Podero entstanden ist und die größten Meilensteine - Die Technologie der Jungfirma - Die vergangenen Investments, die Podero eingesammelt hat - Die 2025 kommenden dynamischen Stromtarif...
2024-10-03
18 min
Future Weekly
#397 - Chris Bernkopf über Physik, Play2Win & Startups als archäologische Grabung
Im Deep Dive hat Markus Raunig diesmal Chris Bernkopf zu Gast. Chris ist Co-Founder & CEO von Podero - einem Startup, das Stromverbrauch optimiert. Davor war er bei bei Cern, Circ und dem Ycombinator Startup Alpas AI. Im Podcast spricht er über:den Kindheitstraum Astronautseine Leidenschaft für Physik & die Zeit bei Cern die Entscheidung für Unternehmertum statt Forschungdie wilden Zeiten der E-Scooter CrazinessYcombinator als sein höchster AbschlussLeidenschaft als zentrale Zutat für Startups warum Startups & archäologische Grabungen ähnlich sindwie Stromanbieter ihren Kunden entlasten könneneuropäische Regulierung als Chance warum der Klimawandel ein zentraler Motivator istwarum er...
2024-09-29
40 min
PODKASTL - Förderverein für Entwicklung, Volksbildung und Kultur
STANDPUNKT. "Die neue "Ess-Klasse"" - Elisabeth Bernkopf
Die Bikini- und Badehosenzeit steht vor der Tür. Und viele haben beschlossen: Die Kilos müssen runter! Viele denken: „Now, I have the salad“, wenn sie an ihrem Körper herunterblicken. Nur Salatblätter knabbern, jeglichen Genüssen widerstehen und mit einem eisernen Sportprogramm kombiniert, ist das Scheitern leider oft vorprogrammiert. Aber umso radikaler und schmerzhafter die neue Ernährung, desto mehr sollte es sich doch auch auf der Waage lohnen? Nein. Ein Standpunkt von Elisabeth Bernkopf.
2024-05-10
02 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
The Golden Rule
In the famous American comic strip, The Wizard of Id, the Golden Rule means “Whoever has the gold makes the rules!” And so it’s been in the construction industry time immemorial. In this episode, Bob and Brad Croft discuss Tocci Building Corp. v. IRIV Partners and how the Golden Rule shaped recent statutory enactments in the construction industry and judicial interpretations of them.
2024-02-26
36 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Righting a Wrong
Guest Paul Edelstein joins Bob Stetson to explore the critical issue of self-help evictions and the fight for housing justice. This episode centers on the Solis family from Brooklyn, New York, who faced a harrowing eviction attempt by their landlord, employing tactics like utility shutoffs, demolition work, and false legal notices. Their subsequent ten-year legal journey highlights the stark realities of informal evictions and their impact on society's most vulnerable. Through the case of Solis vs. Aguilar, Bob and Paul examine the balance between tenants' rights and landlords' actions, emphasizing the importance of due process as a cornerstone of...
2024-02-05
31 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Power Play: Chevron, Agencies, and the Constitution
Listen to Bob Stetson and returning guest Ben Robbins from the New England Legal Foundation explore the separation of powers in the context of federal administrative agencies, the historical expansion of the administrative state, the Supreme Court's 1984 Chevron decision, and its implications for the separation of powers through the lens of a new rule by the National Marine Fisheries Council.
2024-01-22
45 min
Auf Trab
Gut im Futter, zu wenig Bewegung: Stoffwechselstörungen zu den Feiertagen
Viele Pferdebesitzer meinen es etwas zu gut mit ihren Vierbeinern, stopfen ihnen gerade über die Weihnachtsfeiertage den einen anderen Keks rein, den sie selbst nicht mehr essen möchten oder tun dies einfach aus falsch verstandener Pferdeliebe. Das kann in Verbindung mit zu wenig Bewegung gewisse Stoffwechselstörungen begünstigen, warnt Dr. Sonja Berger von der Vetmed Uni Wien. Sie gibt in der aktuellen AUF TRAB-Podcastfolge gesunde Ernährungs-Tipps für Pferde mit Stoffwechselerkrankungen. An denen kann, muss aber nicht die Überfütterung mit Kraftfutter Schuld sein. Aufgrund der Dürre war im Vorjahr auch viel zu viel Zuck...
2023-12-31
31 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
The First Amendment in the Internet Era
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, Bob Stetson and his guest, John Elwood, discuss Counterman vs. Colorado, the Supreme Court’s recent decision balancing free speech rights against protection from abuse.Listen as they explore the dynamics of the First Amendment in the age of social media, examining whether online comments can constitute an actual threat or fall under constitutionally protected speech.
2023-12-18
31 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
The Limits of Sovereignty
In this episode of Legal Judg(e)ments, Bob Stetson and his guest, Richard Gottlieb, dissect Coughlin v. Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, a significant legal battle at the intersection of tribal sovereign immunity and bankruptcy law. They explore the historical concept of sovereign immunity and its application to Native American tribes, focusing on the Clear Statement Rule for waiving sovereign immunity. This episode offers an insightful look into a case that challenges the limits of tribal immunity and the protections provided by bankruptcy law.
2023-11-27
38 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
When a Regulation Becomes a Taking: A Constitutional Debate Over Property Rights
In this thought-provoking episode, Bob Stetson and JoshuaThompson, Director of Equality and Opportunity Litigation at the Pacific LegalFoundation, discuss the landmark case of Cedar Point Nursery vs. Hassid andexplore the intricate balance between private property rights and publicinterests. What constitutes a 'taking' and how far government regulations cango in the name of the public good?
2023-11-13
30 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Big Brother?
Bob talks with the Institute for Justice’s Mike Greenberg about a Michigan town’s use of drones to enforce a land use regulation in Long Lake Township v. Maxon.
2023-10-30
37 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Life, Liberty, and the Right to Decide: Medical Aid in Dying
In the first episode of season 3, O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s John Kappos explains to Bob how his representation of two Massachusetts doctors led to a decision on whether medical-aid-in-dying qualifies as a fundamental constitutional right in Kligler v. Attorney General.
2023-10-16
29 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of Legal Judg(e)ments officially launches on Monday, October 16.
2023-10-11
01 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
The Cowboy Constables Rein in Acceleration Clauses
In Season 2’s final episode, Bob and Joe Simons discuss Hines v. Cummings Properties; a closely watched commercial real estate case in which an appellate court invalidated a commonly used lease acceleration clause as an unenforceable penalty.
2023-03-15
23 min
Trending Topics Tech Talk
Das neueste Netural-Spin-off ist dcupl - mit Albert Ortig [Exklusiv-Interview]
Sag bloß nicht Agentur dazu: Das Linzer Unternehmen Netural hat sich über die Jahre zu einem der spannendsten Umgebungen entwickelt, was Tech-Spin-offs angeht. Mastermind Albert Ortig hat es unter anderem geschafft, Roomle oder Storyblok auf den Weg zu bringen. Und jetzt kommt das nächste Spin-off, und zwar dcupl (kurz für "Decouple"). Dazu spricht Netural-Gründer Albert Ortig im Podcast über: - das neue Spin-off dcupl - Wie die neue SaaS-Plattform für die Entwicklung datenintensiver Webanwendungen funktioniert - Wie die Intrapreneure Dominik Strasser und Gernot Bernkopf zu den dcupl-Gründern wurden ...
2023-03-06
34 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
An Ancient Privilege in a High-Tech Era
Bob and nationally renowned appellate attorney, MC Sungaila discuss In re Grand Jury – the closely-watched attorney-client privilege case that made its way up to the Supreme Court – and how the scope of the attorney-client privilege can have significant, real-world impacts on the practice of lawyering for businesses and corporations.
2023-03-01
34 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
A Bridge over Troubled Water: A Localist View into the Administrative State
Bob and Sammy Nabulsi discuss the sprawling legal battle over the reconstruction of a bridge in Boston Harbor at the center of City of Boston v. Conservation Commission of Quincy.
2023-02-15
29 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Small Claim or Bet the Company?
Bob and class action defense lawyer Mark Aronsson discuss Cabrera v. Auto Max Preowned, Inc. and how a judge's interpretation of a procedural rule can lead to bet-the-company litigation.
2023-02-01
41 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Originalism at Work
Bob and Frank Saccoccio discuss how the Supreme Court’s originalist interpretation of the Second Amendment led a court to invalidate Rhode Island’s stun gun ban in O’Neil v. Nerohna.
2023-01-17
23 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 8: A Meditative Journey through a wintery forest
The Mindfulness Revolution podcast Episode 8 – Meditative Journey through a wintery forest This episode works on offering participants more options to customise the experience. You will have the option to either focus on breath or the heart beat. A second option is to prolong the visualisation on top of a wintery mountain by pausing the recording. Please ensure that you ground again coming out of any meditation before continuing with your day. The meditation contains: rotation of body (naming and sensing body parts), breath / heart beat awareness and visualisation (walk through a winter forest and resting on...
2022-12-12
27 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
A Legacy of St. Nick
Bob and Greg Pagnini discuss how monks brewing beer led to federal litigation involving the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act in Shrine of St. Nicholas v. Marblehead.
2022-12-12
30 min
Auf Trab
Kolik - was kann ich tun.
Kolik kommt aus dem Griechischen und bedeutet Bauchschmerzen, die bei Pferden leider häufig vorkommen. Das liegt zum einen daran, dass das Pferd anatomisch nicht vorteilhaft gebaut ist und es dadurch viele Engstellen im Magen-Darmbereich gibt, die verstopfen können. Zum anderen können auch Gebissfehler Schuld sein, dass das Pferd die Nahrung nicht entsprechend zerkleinert. Auslöser kann auch eine falsche oder Überfütterung sein – gerade Getreide beziehungsweise Kraftfutter ist bei mehr als 2,5 Kilogramm pro Tag nicht mehr gut verdaulich. Auch zu wenig Wasser kann Kolik verursachen. Hier hat Sonja Berger von der klinischen Abteilung für Interne Medizin de...
2022-12-03
29 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Unintended Consequences
Bob and New England Legal Foundation's Ben Robbins discuss Tracer Lane II Realty, LLC v. City of Waltham and how the unintended consequences of a 1946 zoning bylaw could include the development of large-scale solar systems in residential neighborhoods.
2022-11-28
52 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
On Depp and Dignity
Bob talks with legal titan Wayne Dennison to discuss his high-profile representation of international movie star Johnny Depp in what's been dubbed the first "trial by Tik Tok": Depp v. Heard.
2022-11-14
25 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
FORE!
Bob and Robert Galvin discuss Tenczar v. Indian Pond Country Club, Inc. and what happens when a home ostensibly becomes a part of a golf course.
2022-10-31
33 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Flags And Our Forefathers
Bob and Liberty Counsel’s Roger Gannam talk about Shurtleff v. City of Boston; the United States Supreme Court’s landmark First Amendment case involving the City’s flag-raising program.
2022-10-17
32 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Introducing Season 2 of Legal Judg(e)ments
We’re back with another season of Legal Judg(e)ments! Catch-up on Season 1 now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. The new season begins on October 17th.
2022-10-13
01 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 7: Forest bathing
Episode 7 uses visualization and takes the participant to a forest. There is an option to either have the forest bathed in sunlight or to have a cleansing rain.
2022-07-28
16 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 7: Forest bathing
Episode 7 uses visualization and takes the participant to a forest. There is an option to either have the forest bathed in sunlight or to have a cleansing rain.
2022-07-18
16 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 6: Deep Relaxation meditation
Episode 6 is a longer deep relaxation mediation in the style of Nishala Joy Devi's yoga nidra for heart health. It contains rotation of consciousness, breath awareness and focus on sensations. Please ensure that you ground well having finished the mediation and do not get up too quickly. Drink water and avoid handling machinery or driving.
2022-06-06
26 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Justice and Charity
In the final episode of Season 1, Bob talks with Scott Sinrich about his pro bono work in Stearns v. Montiero and how, despite popular belief, lawyering remains a noble profession.
2022-04-01
29 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Ride Sharing Down the Path Paved by Court Reform
In discussing Cunningham v. Lyft, Bob and New England Legal Foundation’s Ben Robbins address recent judicial interpretations of the Federal Arbitration Act, how they impact the business and legal world and whether countermeasures employed by the plaintiffs’ bar will make big business think twice about arbitration in the future.
2022-03-15
54 min
Epigenetics Podcast
Epigenome-based Precision Medicine (Eleni Tomazou)
In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we caught up with Eleni Tomazou from St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute in Vienna to talk about her work on Epigenome-based precision medicine. The Tomazou lab studies Ewing sarcoma and the effects of Epigenetic factors on this disease. Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that affects bone and soft tissue of children and young adults, with a peak incidence at the age of 15. Ewing sarcoma is among the pediatric cancer types with the lowest survival rates and the development of novel therapies was obstructed by the limited understanding...
2022-03-10
40 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Who Decides?
In discussing Avila v. Boston Public Health Commission, Bob and Jordana Greenman talk about whether Boston’s eviction moratorium violates “due process of law” and how campaign rhetoric may have led to the implementation of this law.
2022-03-01
49 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
From the State of Nature to Municipal Zoning Law
Bob and Dan Dain talk about the role of the judiciary in land use litigation and how the concept of “injury”, as interpreted by the court in Murchison v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Sherborn, saved real estate development in Massachusetts, particularly in “down zoning” jurisdictions like Boston. Dan also explains how zoning regulations constitute the single greatest contributor to the obesity crisis in America. A must listen for all land use lawyers, town planners, and real estate developers.
2022-02-14
43 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 5: Revisiting New Year's Resolutions
This episode focuses on small steps we can implement to ensure that lifestyle changes are successful. We will reflect on New Year's Resolutions and our struggle to keep to them. Tune in to reflect on how small changes can lead to big impact. Please note that any advice here is for the average healthy person. Any changes and recommendations made by health professionals should take priority to advice provided in the podcast.
2022-02-05
12 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Caveat Emptor Roars Back to Life
In part II of Sullivan v. Gagliardi, Peter McGlynn and Bob Stetson discuss how the oldest continuous court in the Western Hemisphere rejected the moral principles of St. Thomas Aquinas in the home sale context and what the legislature can do to rectify the decision.
2022-02-01
30 min
Sinneswandel
Fridtjof Detzner: Nachhaltig Investieren, geht das?
Vom Gründen, Impact Investment und Greenwashing Macht (einen) Sinneswandel möglich, indem ihr Fördermitglieder werdet. Finanziell unterstützen könnt ihr uns auch via PayPal oder per Überweisung an DE95110101002967798319. Danke. Anzeige: Mit dem Code “Sinneswandel“ erhaltet ihr von CLARK einen 30€ Amazon Gutschein bei eurer Anmeldung unter www.clark.de - Österreich goclark.at - oder direkt in der App. Neukunden bekommen 15€ pro jede in die App hochgeladene bestehende Versicherung. ► Mehr von und mit Fridtjof Detzner auf seiner Website. ► Fridtjof auf Instagram und Twitter. ► Planet A. ► “Founders Valley” Dokumentation von Deutsche Welle mit Fridtjof...
2022-02-01
40 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Lessons from the Great Molasses Flood of 1919
The first in a two-part episode about Sullivan v. Gagliardi. Peter McGlynn talks to Bob about what happens when your client’s home turns into a nightmare. This is a must-listen for all home owners and real estate attorneys.
2022-01-15
36 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Just Breathe - The Mindfulness Revolution shorts
Just Breathe is a series of short breathing exercises by The Mindfulness Revolution to regulate and reset our system. This episode offers a calming breath for whenever we start to feel stressed or agitated.
2021-12-27
02 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 4: Relaxing fire place meditation
At winter solstice, nature takes a short moment to pause. In this episode, we focus on a relaxing meditation observing the pause between breaths. Take a moment to step back from the festive bustle and relax at a warm fire place.
2021-12-20
13 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Attorney Joe Downes tells Bob about his legal strategies in Bass River Tennis Corp. v. Barros; a battle for control over a popular tennis club that led to five different lawsuits and eleven separate appeals.
2021-12-15
33 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Free Speech Clashes with Child Welfare
Bob sits down with Jennifer LaManna to talk about her forceful and successful defense of the First Amendment in Shak v. Shak. This episode is a must-listen for all divorce practitioners.
2021-12-01
33 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Shock Jock Takes On Local Politician
Bob "Zooms” with Andy Caplan about his case Curtatone v. Barstool Sports, Inc. including how the historical fight against organized crime and modern “virtue signaling” set the stage for a fight between a well-known and popular media personality and the mayor of a city just outside of Boston.
2021-11-15
22 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 3: Some Thoughts on Thoughts
This month's episode explores thoughts and thinking. It is a natural act and we often do not reflect on thoughts or thinking. In this episode, we will explore some initial aspects of how thoughts influence us and their nature as habits. Some tips of reality checking our thoughts are included to reflect on whether we should believe everything we think.
2021-11-05
15 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
A Cain and Abel Story
Bob talks with the author of a popular legal treatise, Jordan Shapiro, about his case Haddad v. Haddad and how the trusts and estates bar can virtually eliminate will contests by using modern technology. As a bonus, Jordan also discusses an important homestead law development.
2021-11-01
40 min
Sinneswandel
Michael Brüggemann: Wie neutral kann Journalismus wirklich sein?
Über Klimajournalismus und “falsche Ausgewogenheit” Shownotes: Macht (einen) Sinneswandel möglich, indem ihr Fördermitglieder werdet. Finanziell unterstützen könnt ihr uns auch via PayPal oder per Überweisung an DE95110101002967798319. Danke. Die heutige Episode wird präsentiert von der ZDF-Dokureihe plan b. Darin geht es um Menschen, die einfach mal machen: ob Licht aus Brot, Lachs aus Möhren oder Leder aus Kaktus. Klingt schräg - wenn Ihr wissen wollt, wie’s funktioniert, dann schaut in der ZDF-Mediathek auf planb.zdf.de vorbei. ► Episode 98 zum Thema “Transformativer Journalismus” könnt ihr hier nachhören.
2021-10-19
36 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
The Pandemic Comes to Court
Bob is joined by Andrea Martin to discuss her groundbreaking case of UMNV 205 – 207 Newbury LLC v. Caffe Nero Americas, Inc. They also discuss how swimming led to this momentous application of the doctrine of frustration of purpose in the middle of a pandemic.
2021-10-14
38 min
Legal Judg(e)ments
Introducing Legal Judg(e)ments
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said, “The life of the law has not been logic; it has been experience.” But, that famous statement misses a key ingredient in the law: the lawyers. Legal judgments often depend on the judgements of lawyers just as much as logic or societal experience. Boston trial lawyer Bob Stetson examines the litigation strategies and arguments that move the law through the prism of important civil cases.
2021-10-13
02 min
Podcast VisionGame
FPI: F. Dufka, O. Klus, J. Bieleš Bernkopf, D. Konečný I Game Art
Letos v Brně začíná první ročník středoškolského oboru s maturitou zaměřeného na tvorbu deskových a digitálních her. Obor Game Art, který je součástí Střední školy umění a designu a Vyšší odborné školy Brno, p. o. je velkým krokem směrem k budoucnosti her v naší republice. O tom, jak to celé vzniklo a co od toho v budoucnu čekat nám vyprávěli lidé, kteří za vznikem tohoto studijního oboru stojí. Filip Dufka, Ondřej Klus, Jana Bieleš Bernkopf a Dominik Konečný.
2021-09-23
26 min
Latte With a Lawyer
Practicing Law for 46 Years: Interview with Peter McGlynn
In this episode, Jacob Wells interviews Peter McGlynn of Bernkopf Goodman. They discuss his vast and extensive 46-year career as a trial attorney working with construction and related disputes.Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmeirwells/Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mcglynn-6018767For more information on Bernkopf Goodman: https://www.bg-llp.com/Check out our Sponsor: https://emotiontrac.com/
2021-09-14
18 min
Latte With a Lawyer
Peter Mcglynn, What It Takes To Have A 46 Year Long Career: Latte With A Lawyer Episode 18
In this episode Jacob Wells interviews Peter McGlynn of Bernkopf Goodman. They discuss his vast and extensive 46 year career as a trial attorney working with construction and related disputes.
2021-09-14
18 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 2: Beach Meditation
Join The Mindfulness Revolution for a Beach meditation to take a sense of warmth and calm into the darker part of the year. This episode uses visualisation practice and mantra.
2021-08-30
17 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 1 part 2: Breath awareness meditation
Welcome to The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast series: The first episode is in 2 parts. Part 2 has a 10 minute beginners meditation focusing on tuning in with your breath.
2021-07-25
12 min
The Mindfulness Revolution Podcast
Episode 1 part 1: Introduction to series
Welcome to The Mindfulness Revolution podcast series. The first episode is in 2 parts. Part 1 outlines the aims of the series and benefits of meditation and mindfulness as daily hygiene. You will receive a short overview of benefits of meditation and some initial tips to set up your own meditation practice.
2021-07-25
08 min
Sinneswandel
Joséphine Sagna: Kann Kunst (uns) befreien?
Der Schwarze weibliche Körper in der Kunst SHOWNOTES: Macht (einen) Sinneswandel möglich, indem ihr Fördermitglieder werdet. Finanziell unterstützen könnt ihr uns auch via PayPal oder per Überweisung an DE95110101002967798319. Danke. Ein besonderer Dank gilt den Fördermitgliedern, die Sinneswandel als Pionier:innen mit 10€ im Monat unterstützen: Anja Schilling, Christian Danner, Bastian Groß, Pascale Röllin, Sebastian Brumm, Wolfgang Brucker, Petra Berends, Holger Bunz, Dirk Kleinschmidt, Eckart Hirschhausen, Isabelle Wetzel, Robert Kreisch, Annette Hündling, Deniz Hartmann, Torsten Sewing, Hartmuth Barché, Dieter Herzmann, Hans Niedermaier, Constanze Priebe-Richter, Birgit Schwitalla, Heinrich Ewe, Julia Fre...
2021-04-05
24 min
Sinneswandel
Wandernde Identitäten: Heimat als Raum für Begegnung?
Vielfalt neu denken Macht (einen) Sinneswandel möglich, indem ihr Fördermitglieder werdet. Finanziell unterstützen könnt ihr uns auch via PayPal oder per Überweisung an DE95110101002967798319. Danke. Ein besonderer Dank gilt den Fördermitgliedern, die Sinneswandel als Pionier:innen mit 10€ im Monat unterstützen: Anja Schilling, Christian Danner, René Potschka, Bastian Groß, Pascale Röllin, Sebastian Brumm, Wolfgang Brucker, Petra Berends, Holger Bunz, Dirk Kleinschmidt, Eckart Hirschhausen, Isabelle Wetzel, Robert Kreisch, Martin Stier, Annette Hündling, Deniz Hartmann, Torsten Sewing, Hartmuth Barché, Dieter Herzmann, Hans Niedermaier, Constanze Priebe-Richter, Birgit Schwitalla, Heinrich Ewe, Julia Freiberg, Dana Backasch, Pete...
2021-03-02
14 min
The Egg
Episode 3.5: Uh Oh, the Egg Gets Stinky!
THE EGG team gets to the bottom of what comes out of our bottoms! A special thanks to the Beavercreek Division of the Greene County Sanitary Engineering Department, to their Deputy Director of Operations and Management Mr. Mark Chandler, and the Operations Supervisor Mr. Jim Boyd for allowing THE EGG team to visit their plant and interview them about the highly important yet largely unsung work that they do for our community. Segments: Student Interviews: Written, recorded, and edited by Cambree Bernkopf "The Squirts": Written, recorded and edited by Sydney Hollingsworth...
2020-03-21
05 min
The Egg
Episode 3.4: The Egg Gets Educated!
The EGG team navigates a day in the life of a BHS student. Faculty interviews courtesy of: Aimee Klepacz, Jeff Jenkins, Tess Rivero, Bob Parks, and Michelle Fogarty Student interviews courtesy of: Josh Wilkins, Dakota Davis, Sean Wolf, and Cloe Caldwell Producers: Mackenzie Pittman, Jackson Hoffer, Cambree Bernkopf, Jorin Hanson, Sarah Bevelhymer, Kayla Stephensen, and Josh Hypes
2020-01-31
10 min
Project A | The Operational VC
The BAD meetup: Winning the E-Scooter Race with Data @ Project A | PAP070
We recently held the 3rd edition of the Business And Data Meetup and this time it was all about e-Scooters. People had mixed feelings about the arrival of the micro-mobility companies to Berlin this summer. While some value a fast & fun way to travel around the city, others were more concerned about their own safety and sustainability issues. Without a doubt, the usage of data generated by the scooters improves both operations and product and will help to win this highly competitive race. With our panel guests Sadie Martin, Product Manager at Tier; Christoph Bernkopf, Data Scientist at Circ; and C...
2019-09-25
38 min
Project A Podcast
The BAD meetup: Winning the E-Scooter Race with Data @ Project A | PAP070
We recently held the 3rd edition of the Business And Data Meetup and this time it was all about e-Scooters. People had mixed feelings about the arrival of the micro-mobility companies to Berlin this summer. While some value a fast & fun way to travel around the city, others were more concerned about their own safety and sustainability issues. Without a doubt, the usage of data generated by the scooters improves both operations and product and will help to win this highly competitive race. With our panel guests Sadie Martin, Product Manager at Tier; Christoph Bernkopf, D...
2019-09-25
38 min
Stallgeflüster
Stallgeflüster #41: „Der Most hat Häuser gebaut“ – Über Streuobst und deren Wichtigkeit in OÖ
Nachdem wir bis dato auf den Sommer gewartet haben, gehen wir nun gleich zum Herbst über. Die Blätter fallen bereits von den Bäumen, die ersten Kastanien sind schon zu entdecken. Zum Herbst gehört auch die Ernte – unter anderen das Fallobst, wie Äpfel, Birnen und Zwetschgen. Für uns Anlass genug uns bei dieser Sendungsausgabe mit dem Thema Streuobst und Streubostwiesen zu beschäftigen.Wir haben mit DI Heimo Strebl gesprochen, er ist Experte auf der Landwirtschaftskammer in OÖ für Obstbau, Weinbau, Kompost und auch im Vorstand von der ARGE Streuobst.Ganzes Interview m...
2014-09-15
1h 00