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Law360 ExploresLaw360 Explores: Subminimum WageThe U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule to end employers' ability to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage comes as time is running out to end the long-standing but controversial program before Republicans take back the White House and Congress. Here, Law360 explores the debate over the program and what ending it would mean for both employers and workers. 2024-12-2035 min
Approach The BenchJustice Anita EarlsNorth Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls still believes in the importance of informing the public about the judiciary, but these days she's a little more careful about what she says. She's been subject to two misconduct investigations for speaking out about court policies to news outlets — including Law360 — during her five-year tenure on the bench.In an interview with Law360 last year, she criticized the court for abandoning diversity and inclusion efforts, including its own Commission on Fairness and Equity, as well as an initiative that offered racial equity training to the state's judges. She d...2024-09-0330 min
Law360 ExploresAnd The Oscars' Legal Questions Go To…John QuinnThe 96th annual Academy Awards is set to air on Sunday night. And behind the scenes of the bright lights, golden statues and celebrities in couture fashion walking the red carpet, there is, of course, a lawyer making sure it all goes to plan. For 33 years, that job belonged to Quinn Emanuel founding partner John Quinn, who served as general counsel to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and whose firm still serves as the organization’s primary outside counsel. In this special Law360 interview he joins Law360 editor-at-large Alex Lawson to talk about all tha...2024-03-1031 min
Law360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryWhat The High Court’s Ethics Code Leaves OutAfter intense public scrutiny over ethics, the U.S. Supreme Court released its first-ever code of conduct governing the behavior of the justices. The justices claim the new code codifies what they have long been doing and should dispel public misunderstandings about judicial ethics. But does it do enough? Law360 Supreme Court reporter Katie Buehler joins us to break it all down. Also this week, Law360’s senior reporter in Florida Carolina Bolado stops by discuss the strange and tragic medical malpractice case at the center of Netflix’s documentary, “Take Care of Maya,” in which a jury awarded more tha...2023-11-1846 minApproach The BenchComing Soon: Law360's ‘Approach The Bench’ PodcastWhat do judges think about? What’s going through their mind as they sit on the bench and what advice might they have for anyone who argues before them? Those are some of the questions we aim to answer with Law360’s new monthly podcast series Approach The Bench, where each month we interview a sitting judge about the work of judging and the issues the judiciary faces. Each episode offers a peek inside the chambers and personalities of some of the country’s leading jurists. Our series kicks off on Aug. 22 when we interview New Jersey District Judge Esther...2023-08-1401 min
Law360 ExploresLaw360 Explores: PsychedelicsPsychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs with powerful mind-altering capabilities, are having a moment. While some have been used by traditional healers for thousands of years, as a matter of law today they are federally illegal substances considered to have no medical value. But the field is at an inflection point. As clinical research grows, and state and local laws change, the future of psychedelics policy is being shaped by a wide range of interests, including healthcare workers, government regulators, pharmaceutical startups and traditional use advocates. On this episode of Law360 Explores: Psychedelics, we investigate the emerging medical promise...2023-05-1634 min
Law360 ExploresLaw360 Explores: From Wolf Of Wall Street To First StreetHow did some of the world's biggest tech companies come to benefit from a legal supershield making it almost impossible to sue them? The strange saga of Section 230 began 30 years ago with a notorious penny stock firm later made famous by Hollywood, and has now wound its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.This week, in a special partnership episode between our Supreme Court podcast The Term and our investigative podcast series Law360 Explores, we track down the story of how a law passed with little fanfare decades ago became an aegis for...2023-04-1433 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryThe New Reality Of Expanded Gun RightsIt is blockbuster Supreme Court decision season, and this week was historic with rulings on abortion and gun rights. On Pro Say, we’ll explore the court's most consequential expansion of the Second Amendment in over a decade. Also this week, we're joined by Law360 senior reporter Xiumei Dong, who's been investigating an alarming spike in data breaches at smaller law firms; we discuss South Dakota's Attorney General who was removed from office after he killed a man with his car; and, finally, we dive in to the website of a small liquor company that's been blocked from selling it...2022-06-2542 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryHow An Outspoken Judge Blew Up An Opioid CaseThis week saw a strange turn in the saga of Endo Pharmaceuticals, which has been raked over the coals for suppressing key documents pertaining to its role in the opioid crisis. The Tennessee judge that handed the company its latest loss not only saw his decision reversed, but found himself booted from the case entirely over concerns about pointed commentary on Facebook and in an interview with Law360. The Pro Say crew breaks down the shocking development and what it means for the opioid litigation landscape. Also this week, Law360’s Amanda Ottaway comes by to discuss what a $450,000 wi...2022-04-2337 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 212: Will Vaccine Mandates Skew Jury Pools?
Requiring COVID-19 vaccination for jury members seems like a public health no-brainer as Delta continues to spike, but it’s raising tricky questions about whether vaccine disparities along racial and political lines could skew jury pools. Joining us this week to discuss the issue is Law360 senior reporter Chris Villani, who breaks down how judges across the country are handling juror vaccination and how trial attorneys are reacting. Also this week: Law360’s annual look at how big firms are working toward diversity; a novel effort by Arizona State University to sue an Instagram account spreading pandemic misinformation; and a biza...2021-08-2038 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 200: The Abrupt Fall Of The SEC's New Top Cop
Just a week into her tenure as a high-ranking SEC official, former BigLaw partner Alex Oh abruptly resigned in April — with little indication as to why. Now, the former Paul Weiss attorney has been sanctioned over a tense deposition in a human rights case against Exxon. On this week’s episode, Law360 senior securities reporter Deal Seal joins the show to unpack this messy situation. Also this week: A Texas bankruptcy judge dismisses the NRA’s bankruptcy case on account of bad faith; New Jersey sets strict guidelines on attorney accolades like Super Lawyers; and a Michigan man shows up for Zo...2021-05-1438 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 199: A Tense Battle Over Vaccine IP
Covid-19 vaccines have hit the market, but there remains a huge discrepancy in access to the life-saving treatments between rich and poor countries. This week, the Biden administration endorsed a suspension of global intellectual property rules that advocates say will help worldwide vaccine distribution, teeing up a closely watched clash with the pharmaceutical industry. Law360’s Ryan Davis joins the show this week to break down this high-stakes collision of trade law, IP rights and public health. Also this week, a D.C. judge strikes down a federal eviction ban sparked by the pandemic, and the U.S. Tax Court pu...2021-05-0738 min
Law360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E29: Goodbye Arguments, Opinion Season Is Upon Us
The Supreme Court heard its final oral argument of the term this week in a criminal case involving sentencing relief for crack offenders that saw some tough questions for the Biden administration. Law360's The Term dives into the case, then looks ahead to some of the biggest decisions that are expected to come by the end of June.
2021-05-0616 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 197: How Derek Chauvin Was Convicted Of Murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday for the murder of George Floyd, following a weeks-long trial that captured the world’s attention. Law360’s senior trials reporter Cara Bayles was there every step of the way, and she joins us this week to break it all down — the big takeaways, the key moments, and what the verdict might mean for future police brutality cases. Also this week: A messy story about a BigLaw attorney in hot water over lies to a federal judge; a look back at Bernie Madoff’s massive fraud in light of his recent d...2021-04-2348 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E27: Justices Dismantle FTC's Billion-Dollar Weapon
With the stroke of a pen, the Supreme Court on Thursday nixed a legal strategy that the Federal Trade Commission used for many years to return billions of dollars to consumers. Law360's The Term breaks down the ruling—along with a big defeat for juvenile justice reformers and Justice Amy Coney Barrett's eye-popping book deal.
2021-04-2219 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 196: Amazon Didn’t Unionize. What’s Next?
A landmark union push at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama ended in defeat Friday as workers decisively opted against organizing. While the outcome is a setback for organized labor, it may not be the end of the story. This week, we’re joined by Law360’s Braden Campbell to discuss the closely watched vote and the union’s looming effort to challenge the results. Also this week, a parent charged in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal sues Netflix over his depiction in a documentary about the case; federal regulators start cracking down on Wall Street’s booming market for so-calle...2021-04-1647 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E26: Will These Supreme Court 'Reforms' Go Anywhere?
Long a political non-starter, the idea of "court-packing" is now dominating Washington as Democrats in Congress push legislation to add four seats to the Supreme Court and a presidential commission studies the broader issue of court reform. Will these latest efforts go anywhere? Law360's The Term discusses on this week's episode.
2021-04-1521 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E25: How Google Beat Oracle After 10-Year Lawsuit
After a decade of litigation, Google has finally defeated a lawsuit from Oracle over the chunks of computer code Google used to develop the Android smartphone platform. This week, The Term welcomes Law360 senior intellectual property reporter Bill Donahue to explain the Supreme Court's ruling in the tech battle—plus we also look at one justice's foray into the discourse of regulating Big Tech.
2021-04-0821 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E24: NCAA Struggles To Make Case Against Athlete Pay
The spirit of spring has the justices cleaning out their docket this week with decisions on Florida's oyster fisheries, Facebook's class action liability and long-lived media ownership limits. The Term breaks down all the action, plus we take a deep dive into the NCAA's very bad day at the high court over its "amateurism" rules with Law360 senior sports reporter Zach Zagger.
2021-04-0126 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 193: BigLaw Fights To Change Juvenile Life Sentences
BigLaw attorneys teamed up with the ACLU this month to win major changes to how Maryland grants parole to prisoners serving life sentences for crimes they committed as children. We’re joined this week by Law360 reporter Justin Wise to break it all down, including the details of the case, its potential impact, and how white-shoe law firms work with non-profit activists. Also this week: A former personal lawyer to President Trump fights defamation accusations by arguing that nobody should have taken her claims of voting fraud as factual; and a New Jersey legal ethics board weighs in on the pe...2021-03-2628 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E23: Roberts, Gorsuch Spar Over 4th Amendment
The Supreme Court delivered a rare victory for civil rights plaintiffs this week in a case over a police shooting that divided the court's conservative justices. Law360's The Term explores the contentious Fourth Amendment ruling, plus a look at the Boston bomber's death penalty case now facing the court.
2021-03-2518 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 192: The Hidden Evidence Scandal That Rocked SDNY
The Southern District of New York was rocked last year by a scandal involving the mishandling of crucial evidence by federal prosecutors who then repeatedly misled the court about the incident. The saga was laid bare in recently unsealed court documents, and Law360 senior reporter Jack Queen joins us this week to talk about the scandal and what it means for the nation’s premiere U.S. attorney’s office. Also this week: A former congresswoman’s “revenge porn” suit faces tough sledding in California, and Google stays embroiled in a legal fight over the limits of its incognito browsing mode. Plus...2021-03-1945 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 191: The Trial of Derek Chauvin
Jury selection began this week in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer whose videotaped killing of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests over police brutality and a broader reckoning with racism. Law360 reporter Cara Bayles, who is covering the trial, joins us this week to give us an inside peek at the key players, jury selection and the legal questions at play in the closely-watched case. Also this week: Ugly accusations of racial bias related to the NFL concussion settlement, and criminal charges over cryptocurrency against antivirus pioneer John McAfee.
2021-03-1239 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E21: Outnumbered 8 To 1, Roberts Sticks To Guns
It was a matter of standing doctrine, of all things, that spurred the first "solo dissent" of Chief Justice John Roberts’ Supreme Court career this week. Law360's The Term discusses why that shouldn't come as a surprise—and what lawmakers are saying about "dark money" at the high court.
2021-03-1116 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E20: Patent Owner Turns Tables On PTAB
After years of patents being thrown out by the controversial Patent Trial and Appeal Board, one patent owner asked the Supreme Court Monday to return the favor and declare the board itself invalid. Law360's The Term recaps the hearing, along with a crucial moment for the Voting Rights Act.
2021-03-0422 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 189: Hard Seltzer Heads To Court
As hard seltzers like White Claw continue to boom in popularity, two beer giants are now duking it out in federal court over the legality of a Corona-branded seltzer. This week we’re breaking down the case, hitting on intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, antitrust, and our love of seltzer. Also this week: We’re joined by Law360 Supreme Court reporter Jimmy Hoover to explain a flurry of activity at the high court; a former BigLaw partner avoids disbarment over the Varsity Blues scandal; and a Utah theme park learns the hard way not to start bad blood with Taylor Swift.
2021-02-2635 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E17: Treasure Hunting In The Petition Pile
As the Supreme Court prepares for its next session, Law360's The Term catches up on some noteworthy petitions that the justices appear to be interested in, from a direct attack on Roe v. Wade to the right of U.S. presidents to create offshore national monuments. We also recap a couple of important developments from the past week, including the Biden administration’s change of position in the Affordable Care Act case.
2021-02-1124 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 186: How To Avoid Hiring A Sexual Harasser
News broke this week that a former New York Mets manager had been accused of repeated sexual misconduct, marking the second time in as many weeks that the team pled ignorance about hiring an alleged harasser. On this week’s show, we’re chatting with Law360 employment beat reporter Amanda Ottaway about how companies can avoid hiring past abusers. Also this week: the latest legal and regulatory fallout from the GameStop stock debacle; an appeals court’s rebuke of a federal judge who exhibited bias in a discrimination case; and a questionable trademark lawsuit against Taylor Swift by a theme park c...2021-02-0539 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 185: The GameStop Lawsuits Have Already Started
The whole country is in a tizzy over GameStop — a floundering video game retailer whose stock went through the roof this week because an internet mob wanted to stick it to hedge funds. On this week’s show, we’re breaking it all down: The absurd backstory, the lawsuits that have already been filed, and the possibility of new financial regulations to come. In other news, Law360 reporter Jack Karp joins us to discuss how judges and courthouse workers have struggled to get access to vaccines. Also this week: The notable absence of Chief Justice John Roberts at the second impeac...2021-01-2942 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 183: The Legal Fallout From The Capitol Attack
A week after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, we’re talking about the consequences that are rapidly unfolding. Dozens of rioters have been charged with federal crimes, BigLaw powerhouses are urging the removal of the President, and tech giants are in court over efforts to fight the misinformation that fueled the attack. Also this week: We sit down with Law360 employment law whiz Anne Cullen to chat about a little-known statute that’s suddenly at play after COVID-fueled mass layoffs; and the election software company Dominion files a high-profile defamation lawsuit against a conservative lawyer who has made “wild”...2021-01-1531 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 182: A New AG For A Country In Crisis
Joe Biden’s decision to select Merrick Garland as the next attorney general was quickly overshadowed by an unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters looking to upend the election. In accepting the nomination, Garland himself pointed to the insurrection as evidence of the need for strong rule of law, and vowed to reposition the Justice Department as an apolitical entity in the wake of the Trump era. Law360’s Jimmy Hoover joins us this week to talk about the Garland nomination, the D.C. Circuit judge’s experience as a prosecutor, and how he will manage an age...2021-01-0837 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E11: The End Of The Trump Era
President Donald Trump's tumultuous relationship with the Supreme Court is coming to an end after four years of blockbuster cases, angry tweets and three lifetime appointments. Law360's The Term looks back on the norm-shattering Trump era with law professor Stephen Vladeck.
2020-12-1723 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 180: Did Internet Providers Keep Their COVID Pledge?
At the onset of the pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission pushed hundreds of internet providers to pledge against disconnecting or penalizing customers who struggled to pay their bills. But a Law360 investigation revealed that the pledge wasn’t as effective as the FCC has claimed. We’re joined this week by senior telecommunications reporter Kelcee Griffis, who combed through thousands of FCC records to reveal the shortcomings of the companies’ promises. Also this week, state and federal officials join up for a sweeping antitrust blitzkrieg against Facebook; and an Arizona resort fails to recoup its COVID-19 losses by claiming that the vi...2020-12-1139 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E10: The Push To Overturn The Election
The first opinions of the Supreme Court session are here and Law360's The Term is breaking them down, from a nerdy foray into Delaware's court-system to a groundbreaking religious freedom ruling. Plus, the team scrutinizes an election case the president seems to think will hand him a second term.
2020-12-1016 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 179: COVID-19 Vaccine Patents, Explained
Pharma companies have developed COVID-19 vaccines at record-breaking speed, utilizing never-before-used genetic technologies. Will these companies secure patents on those new technologies? And how will that impact the distribution of a pandemic-stopping shot? Joining us to answer those questions is Dani Kass, Law360’s senior patent reporter. Also this week: A Supreme Court case over corporate liability for overseas child slavery spawns a familiar debate over the personal responsibility attorneys bear for the arguments they make on behalf of clients; and New York City man sues after he fell through a hole in the sidewalk into a RAT PIT.
2020-12-0439 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 177: When A Trial Becomes A Superspreader Event
Amid skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 infections, a jury trial in Texas ended in a mistrial this week after at least 15 participants tested positive for the illness. On this week’s show, we’re breaking down the ill-fated trial in Texas, plus the slew of other courts that are shutting down during the third wave of the pandemic. Also this week: the law firm Sanford Heisler is best known for filing discrimination cases against BigLaw giants, but the firm is now facing allegations of bias from its own employees. We’re joined by Law360 reporter Anna Sanders, who broke the Sanford story...2020-11-2031 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 174: Supreme Court ‘Packing,’ Explained
The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court just days before an election has sparked calls from Democrats for serious changes to the high court. What might those reforms look like? Is it fair to call them “court packing?” On this week’s show, Law360’s Supreme Court reporter Jimmy Hoover joins us to break it all down, from the contentious backstory to a range of possible proposals. Also on this week’s show: A federal judge says government lawyers can’t represent President Trump in a private defamation suit; a North Carolina judge issues a first-ever r...2020-10-3041 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 173: United States v. Google
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Google this week, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly over internet search and online advertising. The case came amid a broader reckoning with the power of Big Tech, and it evoked historical comparisons to the famous Microsoft case of the late 1990s. Joining us to breakdown all these issues and more is Matt Perlman, Law360’s senior reporter on the competition beat. Also this week: A slew of major rulings on pandemic-era voting rules; and a multi-billion dollar fine against one of the key drivers of...2020-10-2333 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 172: The Shirtless Judge Who Shoved A Cop
A New York judge named Mark Grisanti is under fire after body camera footage obtained by Law360 showed him shoving a police officer and invoking his powerful connections following a shirtless brawl with neighbors. With Grisanti never charged with a crime, the video has sparked a broader conversation about whether Grisanti’s race and job led to lenient treatment. On this week’s show we’re breaking down the whole story, plus: A drugmaker racing for a COVID-19 vaccine vows not to sue for patent infringement; BigLaw giant Sidley Austin agrees to diversity its summer associates after a federal probe; and Th...2020-10-1642 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS2, E3: Breaking Down The Barrett Hearings
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is almost through what she described as an "excruciating" confirmation process after finishing her Senate testimony Thursday. This week, the team breaks down the highlights from the hearings with Law360’s congressional reporter.
2020-10-1520 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 171: The Road Ahead For Amy Coney Barrett
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett heads to Capitol Hill next week for confirmation hearings that figure to touch on hot-button points like abortion, healthcare and gun rights. Adding even more intrigue are the COVID-19 cluster that has ensnared two key Republican senators and the fast-tracking of Barrett’s nomination ahead of the November election. Joining us to break down the confirmation saga from every angle is Andrew Kragie, Law360’s congressional reporter. Also this week, Justice Clarence Thomas took aim the high court’s landmark gay marriage ruling; the justices heard Google and Oracle's high-stakes battle over smartphone copyrights; and a...2020-10-0946 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtThe Life And Legacy Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is among the few on the Supreme Court to have etched her name into legal history long before donning a robe. In a special episode this week, Law360's The Term dives into her legacy as a pioneering women's rights advocate with two guests who worked by her side.
2020-09-2135 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtWe’re Back With Season 2
It’s been a long and difficult summer full of cancelled vacations, sweaty face masks, and a lack of new episodes from your favorite Law360 Supreme Court podcast, The Term. But we’re back with a new season on Sept. 24, starting with a special episode on Supreme Court clerks, then moving on to the blockbuster high court cases we’ll be watching. So if you enjoyed our show last year, or if you’re looking for a quick, digestible news podcast to get you caught up on the biggest Supreme Court developments, tune in every Thursday.
2020-09-1802 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 166: Job Requirement: Vaccine
Pandemic-weary employers are hoping that a COVID-19 vaccine will make their workplaces safer, but forcing workers to get a shot is a legal minefield. On this week’s episode, Law360 employment law guru Vin Gurrieri walks us through a range of legal and practical problems with mandatory inoculation, as well as what history can teach us. Also this week, an appeals court strikes down the massive government data collection system exposed by Edward Snowden; Michael Avenatti gets slapped down after accusing Jeffrey Toobin of defamation; and a federal judge calls “poppycock” on a legal argument.
2020-09-0434 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 163: The Latest TikTok Craze Is National Security
President Trump has declared the popular social media platform TikTok a risk to U.S. national security, citing its ties to China. The administration is now pursuing a number of legal options to address that threat, ranging from an outright ban of the app to a forced sale to a U.S. company like Microsoft. We’ll get you caught up on all the TikTok drama with Alex and Law360’s senior M&A reporter, Benjamin Horney. Also this week, a loss for Uber and Lyft could usher in a sea change for employment law in the gig economy, the Nint...2020-08-1441 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 159: A Wrap On A Wild High Court Term
It was a year of big surprises at the Supreme Court: A pandemic forced the justices to hold telephonic arguments; conservative Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal wing on abortion and immigration rights, and the conservatives battled each other in the pages of dissenting opinions. We welcome Law360 Supreme Court reporter and Term podcast host Jimmy Hoover on this week’s episode to help us make sense of it all. Also this week: the Trump administration’s flip-flop on student visa policy; the looming crisis of evictions during the pandemic; and the funniest moments from the Supreme Court term...2020-07-1754 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS1, E39: Term Finale - The Myth Of The Moderate Court
In our final episode of the season, The Term podcast team looks back on the Supreme Court's historic 2019 term with a pair of special guests. First we talk to Law360 research and data editor Jackie Bell about some surprising numbers that came out of the court this year. Then, we welcome on Melissa Murray, a constitutional law professor at NYU School of Law and co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, for wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the pandemic to the impeachment trial, to debunking the narrative that Chief Justice John Roberts is leading the court in a “moderate” dire...2020-07-1742 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 157: Federal Watchdog Agencies, Beware
The Supreme Court took a bite out of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week by allowing the at-will firing of its director, but the justices stopped short of dismantling the Obama-era watchdog completely. Law360 senior banking reporter Jon Hill joins the show this week to break down the decision and what it could mean for the future of other independent federal agencies. Also this week: a surprising victory for abortion rights advocates at the high court; and a pair of ill-advised attorneys in St. Louis who brandished firearms in their front yard as protestors marched down their street.
2020-07-0235 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS1, E35: DACA, Title VII Bombshells Land Early
The U.S. Supreme Court dropped two unexpected and explosive decisions this week, granting Title VII protections for LGBT workers and upholding — at least for now — legal protections for the 700,000 young immigrants protected under the DACA program. On this week’s episode we welcome Law360 senior reporter Suzanne Monyak to unpack Thursday’s highly-fractured DACA opinion, then dive into Monday’s landmark LGBT ruling surprisingly authored by conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch.
2020-06-1819 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS1, E33: Sotomayor Scorches On Pensions, Puerto Rico
In two of the biggest decisions the Supreme Court handed down this week, Justice Sonia Sotomayor took the spotlight with her additional thoughts on the majority opinions. We dive into those on this week’s episode of The Term plus welcome on Law360 senior reporter Emily Brill to break down a key pension fund ruling.
2020-06-0416 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 151: Will COVID-19 Shrink The Lavish BigLaw Office?
COVID-19 has forced BigLaw firms to abandon their opulent offices and transform their lawyers into remote workers, pushing many firm leaders to question the enormous price they pay for high-end real estate. Joining us this week to discuss is Law360’s Brandon Lowrey, who will break down what the post-pandemic law office might look like. Also this week: A looming eviction crisis in New York City housing court; accusations of “pandemic profiteering” as Uber and Grubhub consider merging; and a federal judge who refuses to stop quoting movies in his opinions.
2020-05-2240 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 148: COVID Tracing Might Get Pretty Orwellian
The end of social distancing will likely mean the start of unprecedented new public surveillance, putting efforts to halt new outbreaks on a collision course with basic civil liberties. Joining us this week discuss the complex legal problems that lie ahead is Law360 reporter RJ Vogt. Also on this week’s show: Accusations that a lawyer threatened to release confidential information about WilmerHale and Toyota; a Supreme Court ruling that averted a “pay-per-law” system; and a truly unfortunate Lynyrd Skynyrd cover performed by Ohio’s attorney general.
2020-05-0142 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryLegalization Ep. 3: The Red Tape Problem
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pro Say podcast is on a brief hiatus. In its place, please enjoy the third episode of Law360 Explores: Legalization, our look at the perils, pitfalls and promise of legal cannabis. As states open their doors to marijuana, they have to figure out the rules to govern it. On this episode we take a trip to California to explore that state’s efforts to control a booming industry — and why some business owners say it is pushing them to stay illegal.
2020-03-2724 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryLegalization Ep. 2: Dangerous Cash
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pro Say podcast remains on hiatus. But check out the second episode of Law360 Explores: Legalization, our look at the perils, pitfalls and promise of legal cannabis. It’s no secret that many cannabis companies have had trouble getting a bank account. We explain just why that is -- and the lengths some businesses are going to get away from cash.
2020-03-2024 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryLegalization Ep. 1: The Boogeyman In The Tax Code
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pro Say podcast is taking a brief hiatus. In its place, please enjoy Law360 Explores: Legalization, our look at the perils, pitfalls and promise of legal cannabis. In the first episode, we tackle a single sentence in the U.S. tax code that targets marijuana businesses and saddles them with a crushing tax burden. Hear how a relic of the War on Drugs is making it really hard for cannabis entrepreneurs to get off the ground.
2020-03-1330 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS1, E20: Roberts Rebuke Overshadows CFPB, Abortion Args
The U.S. Supreme Court saw a headline-grabbing week with arguments in two heavily watched cases, and the drama only escalated after a senator’s remarks on an abortion case earned a sharp public rebuke from the chief justice. We dive into that dust up on this week’s show, plus hit the highlights from the week including oral arguments in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau case with Law360 Senior Banking Reporter Jon Hill, and the high court’s decision to again weigh in on whether the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.
2020-03-0517 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 141: When Law Students Unite, BigLaw Listens
A groundswell of activism at the country’s elite law schools has already forced a number of BigLaw shops to abandon controversial employment agreements as students have seized upon their unique leverage within the industry. We’re joined this week by Law360’s Massachusetts court reporter Chris Villani to discuss the student-led movement that has put BigLaw on notice. Also on the show: Apple owes back pay to its employees over security checks; the Third Circuit considers holding Amazon liable for defective third-party products; and a federal judge sees nothing funny about a company responding to litigation with ‘LOL.’
2020-02-2137 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 140: Thrown In Jail Over Medical Debt
Debtors’ prisons are supposed to be a thing of the past, but a spike in medical debt and aggressive legal tactics by collectors are increasingly exposing cash-strapped patients to arrest and jail time. We’re joined this week by Law360 reporter Jack Karp to break down the growing problem. Also this week: A lawsuit over the New York City real estate market’s dreaded “broker’s fee”; a judge who called out corporate “hypocrisy” over the use of forced arbitration agreements; and a special Valentine’s Day segment about a weirdo who sued his girlfriend for dumping him.
2020-02-1439 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 139: When Coronavirus Threatens The Workplace
As the coronavirus ravages central China and stokes fears of an outbreak, employers are beginning to consider steps to ensure their workplaces remain safe. But there is a delicate balance to strike, as some of those well-intentioned steps could leave businesses on shaky legal ground with their employees. Joining us to discuss a raft of legal issues stemming from the virus is Law360’s senior employment reporter Vin Gurrieri. Also this week, a federal appeals judge calls out the government’s use of PACER fees; the Trump administration moves to bust up Schick’s acquisition of shaving startup Harry’s; and two...2020-02-0737 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 137: GRAMMY SPECIAL - Law360’s Legal Mixtape
In honor of this weekend’s Grammy Awards, we’re talking about the best songs involving the law — from Jay-Z's lesson on the Fourth Amendment to Bob Dylan's calls for clemency to Johnny Cash's frequent brushes with the legal system, plus many more. To listen to all the songs on Law360’s Legal Mixtape, check out our Spotify playlist. Also on this week’s show: Barstool Sports quietly concedes defeat over union-busting threats, and a federal appeals court splits over gender pronouns in court records.
2020-01-2430 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS1, E14: The Larger Battle In A Montana Tax Case
What started out as a relatively low-key tax case has taken on new importance as the latest battleground over the separation of church and state. We’re joined by Law360 tax correspondent Maria Koklanaris to untangle the oral arguments. This week we’ll also discuss Justice Roberts late night admonition and use of an arcane insult at President Trump’s impeachment trial; and we discuss the status of two key Affordable Care Act cases.
2020-01-2315 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 136: Weinstein On Trial
The first major criminal trial of the #MeToo movement is underway, as disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein stands trial in New York on charges of rape. To explain how we got here and what to watch, we’re joined this week by Frank Runyeon, who’s in the courtroom covering the case for Law360. Also this week: A “clickbait defamation” lawsuit filed against the New York Times; another arrest for once-ascendant lawyer Michael Avenatti; and a real-life request for “trial by combat” in family court.
2020-01-1734 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 133: Who Prosecutes A Prosecutor?
State prosecutors are rarely held accountable for bad behavior, even when courts find egregious or repeated misconduct. Now, some states are trying to change that. Law360 reporter Cara Bayles joins the show this week to explain how. Also this week: A group of former NFL players are charged with “brazen” healthcare fraud; New York loses big in a climate-change trial against ExxonMobile; and an attorney is thrown out of the Second Circuit after lobbing sarcastic remarks at judges.
2019-12-1336 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 130: A Law School By Any Other Name
The University of Pennsylvania faced mass backlash from alumni last week after announcing it would rebrand its law school from “Penn Law” to “Carey Law” following a huge donation. The school is now backtracking, but why did this strike such a nerve? Law360’s Pennsylvania reporter Matt Fair joins the show this week to break it all down. Also this week: a blockbuster change to the antitrust rules governing the movie industry; a huge Supreme Court battle between Google and Oracle; and the ongoing debacle of a leaked bar exam.
2019-11-2237 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 129: Yoga Won’t Fix The Billable Hour
The nation’s top law firms talk a lot about mental health these days, rolling out meditation apps, yoga classes and other efforts to fight attorney burnout. But if the industry really wants to combat alarming rates of depression, alcoholism and suicide, experts say it will require more fundamental changes. Law360 senior reporter Natalie Rodriguez joins us this week to discuss. Also this week: a ruling on when border guards can constitutionally search a smartphone; a drunken brawl at White Castle involving three Indiana judges; and a brutal bench slap over a “monstrosity” of an appellate brief.
2019-11-1539 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 128: SCOTUS Debates Clean Water — and Whiskey
The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard a closely watched case about the reach and the limits of federal clean water laws — arguments that hit not only pollution and groundwater but also whiskey, punchbowls, and the novels of Agatha Christie. Here to break it all down is Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Law360’s senior environmental law reporter. Also this week: A big ruling in the battle over President Trump’s tax records; a ruling that an important patent tribunal is unconstitutional; and a fight over references to “The Godfather” during the trial of Roger Stone.
2019-11-0832 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryBONUS — Welcome To Law360 Explores: Legalization
Check out our newest Law360 podcast, about the murky legal scenarios playing out for cannabis companies across the country. We give you a sneak peek at this 5-part series that shares first-hand accounts from the businesses and attorneys grappling with an industry that is often legal at the state level but prohibited at the federal level. Find us on Apple Podcasts or any of your favorite podcast platforms - just search Law360 Explores.
2019-10-2804 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 126: As Legal Weed Spreads, Convictions Linger
Even as cannabis is legalized in states around the country, previous convictions related to marijuana keep thousands from getting jobs, housing and loans. Joining us this week to discuss is Law360’s Jack Karp, who breaks down the problem and how activists are pushing to clean the slate. Also this week: A landmark trial against ExxonMobile over climate change kicks off in New York; and attorneys for President Trump make a bold claim about the president shooting someone on New York City’s Fifth Avenue.
2019-10-2534 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 125: Opioids On Trial
After hundreds of thousands of deaths and years of litigation, the opioid epidemic's big day in court has arrived — or has it? A landmark trial is scheduled to kick off Monday against drugmakers accused of fueling the crisis, but there are some signs that a gigantic settlement could avert the whole thing. Joining us to break it all down is Daniel Siegal, Law360's senior trials reporter. Also this week: DLA Piper cuts ties with a rainmaker after accusations of sexual assault; Boies Schiller is disqualifed from a case due to personal ties between David Boies and Alan Dershowitz; and a...2019-10-1830 min
Law360 ExploresWelcome To Law360 Explores: LegalizationMore than 40 states have some form of legal marijuana, but the drug is still federally illegal. That tension can impact everything marijuana businesses do, from how much they pay in taxes to whether they can protect their brands in court. Here's a sample of what you'll hear as host Diana Novak Jones takes you on a five-part journey into the murky legal world surrounding these companies.2019-10-1102 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtS1, E2: Gorsuch Surprises On Title VII
In this week’s episode, we break down what went down in the first full week of the 2019-2020 term. We’ll discuss the cases on Law360’s radar that were granted -- or denied -- certiori after the long conference. Then, we’ll dive into the top oral arguments of the week including where the justices leaned on stare decisis in a criminal case and what surprises came out of Tuesday’s arguments in a trio of cases that will decide the extent of LGBTQ rights in the workplace under federal law.
2019-10-1018 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 123: Harvard, Affirmative Action, And The Battle Ahead
A federal judge ruled this week that Harvard University didn’t discriminate against Asian-Americans by using a race-conscious admissions process. Law360 Boston reporter Chris Villani joins us to break down the case, the ruling, and how it might set the stage for the next big Supreme Court case on affirmative action. Also this week, a big court ruling on federal net neutrality rules; a landmark California law allowing college athletes to get paid; and a lawsuit over an ex-Major League ballplayer’s “badass” lawn.
2019-10-0439 minLaw360's The Term - News & Analysis on the Supreme CourtIntroducing The Term, Law360's Supreme Court Podcast
Should you listen to Law360's new podcast, The Term? Yes! Senior Supreme Court reporter Jimmy Hoover in Washington, D.C. and editor-at-large Natalie Rodriguez in New York City tell you what to expect from the show that cuts through a busy Supreme Court docket to get you up to speed on the key cases everyone will be talking about.
2019-09-2701 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 106: Will The Glass Ceiling Ever Break?
For years women have been looking around their law firms and seeing mostly men in leadership. When will things change? This week the show features an all-female panel to discuss Law360’s annual Glass Ceiling Report, which reveals a glacial pace for increased gender parity in the law. Also this week we talk to one prominent female attorney who managed to crack the glass ceiling.
2019-05-3130 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 101: 'Because Of Sex'
The Supreme Court agreed this week to decide whether federal sex discrimination laws cover LGBTQ workers, setting the stage for the next landmark civil rights ruling. Vin Gurrieri, Law360's employment law reporter, joins us to explain the case. Also on this week's show, criminal charges against a judge who refused to let federal agents make a courthouse arrest; arguments in a big Supreme Court case over the 2020 census; and a legal dispute over whether someone was a stripper or a "drunk customer."
2019-04-2728 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 99: Opaque, On Purpose
Jones Day, one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, prides itself on a secretive pay scale and powerful leadership. But now those structures are at the center of a new lawsuit that says the firm underpays women. Law360’s Brandon Lowrey joins the show this week to talk about Jones Day, its institutions, and the new accusations. Also this week, a new criminal case against a pharma company over a treatment for opioid addiction; accusations that Monsanto is sending geo-targeted digital ads at jurors; and Kim Kardashian, Esquire.
2019-04-1334 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 98: Fear and Loathing At An Opioid Trial
In one of the first criminal cases brought against pharma execs over the opioid crisis, officials at a small drug company are standing trial on charges they fueled the epidemic by bribing doctors to prescribe fentanyl. Law360’s Chris Villani has been in the courtroom for all of it, so he joins us to break down the trial and preview the verdict. Also on this week’s show, the latest news in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal; a bankruptcy case that’s yielded accusations of shady billing by a BigLaw giant; and a Texas judge who accidentally resigned from the bench.2019-04-0633 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 88: Unpacking Skadden’s Ukraine Lobbying Scandal
BigLaw powerhouse Skadden Arps recently agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle Department of Justice allegations that it failed to register lobbying work it performed on behalf of the Ukrainian government -- work that came to light through Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s indictment of Paul Manafort. Law360 D.C. reporter Jimmy Hoover joins us this week to unravel the saga of how Skadden’s work for Ukraine began with caution but ended with lies. Senior Legal Ethics Reporter Andrew Strickler also stops by to explain more about the legal risks one particular former Skadden partner now faces following the settlement. We a...2019-01-2640 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 75: The Supreme Court Loves Arbitration
The Supreme Court is once again set to weigh in on the important question of arbitration agreements, and what the justices decide in two big cases could have an impact on millions of workers across many industries. To unpack the new cases and what’s at stake in the term ahead, we’ll be joined by Law360 senior employment reporter Vin Gurrieri. Also on this week’s show, an accusation that a federal judge should have recused herself from a major case because she was in talks to join Cravath; a new case claiming that NYU and Harvard discriminate white men; a...2018-10-1330 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 72: Manafort Plea Deal Spells Trouble for Skadden
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP is again facing scrutiny over its links to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. The elite BigLaw firm has long denied any wrongdoing over its involvement in his shady lobbying for pro-Russian figures, but the plea deal Manafort struck with prosecutors last week seemed to contradict some of those claims. Law360 senior reporter Andrew Strickler, who has been following the Skadden story for months, joins us to break it all down. Also on this week's show, a recap of the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh; a disturbing gender discrimination case leveled against the...2018-09-2235 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 69: Did State Farm Buy Itself A Judge?
State Farm is facing a trial this week over allegations that it spent millions of dollars to get a justice elected to the Illinois Supreme Court who later overturned a billion dollar verdict against the insurance giant. Law360 trials reporter Cara Salvatore, who will be in the courtroom for the trial, stops by to give us all the details. Also this week, we discuss Trump’s efforts to reshape the judiciary; a major ruling on the foreign reach of U.S. bribery laws; and a Texas federal judge with a penchant for outlandish opinions.
2018-09-0137 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 67: Disabled Attorneys Fight For A Place In The Law
For disabled attorneys, the legal profession can be a lonely place. In the hypercompetitive pursuit of clients and partnership slots, they may feel pressure to downplay their disability out of fear of facing bias and stigma. And while many law firms offer affinity groups for female, minority and LGBTQ attorneys, fewer mention disabilities in their diversity efforts. On this week’s show, we dive into these challenges with reporters Brandon Lowrey and Erin Coe, who each reported recently on disabled attorneys’ fight for their place in the law.
A transcript of this week’s episode is available at https://go.law360...2018-08-1735 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 65: Investing 101 -- How NYU Beat Retirement Fund Mismanagement Claims
Universities across the country are facing a flurry of lawsuits that claim they cost workers millions by mismanaging retirement portfolios, but this week, in the first case to reach trial, NYU beat those allegations in court. Law360 senior benefits reporter Emily Brill joins the show to break down how exactly they did it. Also on this week's show, we discuss a BigLaw attorney who suggested his opponent's pregnancy was a delay tactic; and a California high court ruling that Starbucks must actually pay its workers for all the time they work
2018-08-0433 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 64: The Murky Ethics Of The Trump-Cohen Tapes
Michael Cohen didn’t commit a crime under New York law when he secretly recorded conversations with now-President Donald Trump, but the practice strongly suggests a toxic attorney-client relationship and could amount to an ethics breach. Law360’s senior legal ethics reporter provides insight on this week’s show, which also includes a “Trade Law with A-Law” segment and touches on the drugmaker who lost its bid to shield patents using Native American tribal immunity.
2018-07-2829 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 62: Who Is Brett Kavanaugh?
We’re talking all things Brett Kavanaugh, the 53-year-old judge who President Donald Trump selected this week to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. The political battle lines are already forming in Washington D.C, but who is the man himself? With help from Law360 high court reporter Jimmy Hoover, we'll unpack it all — from Kavanaugh's resume, to his biggest rulings, to his writing style and judicial philosophy.
2018-07-1433 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 60: The SCOTUS Term’s Dizzying Final Week
Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court dominated the headlines, but the final week of the term also saw the court uphold President Donald Trump’s travel ban and deal a significant blow to organized labor. Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Doug Chin joins us to discuss his state’s failed challenge of the president’s controversial ban, and Law360 employment reporter Vin Gurrieri stops by to explain the justices’ union opinion. Also in this week’s packed show, we’ll discuss Justice Kennedy’s announcement, a few other major SCOTUS rulings, and just how old you can be before one fi...2018-06-3035 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 55: Why Are All The Partners STILL Men?
Are you looking around your firm and still seeing a lot of men in leadership? This week we’re discussing Law360’s annual Glass Ceiling Report, which, like last year, found that women are still heavily underrepresented at the country’s law firms, especially in leadership roles. Joining us to discuss the report is senior reporter Natalie Rodriguez, who sat down with female firm leaders to hear their stories. Then, attorney Kerrie Campbell joins us to talk about the lawsuit she filed against Chadbourne & Parke over what she described as a “boys’ club” culture that led it to pay women less than me2018-05-2635 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 32: Masterpiece Cakeshop - Gay Rights At The High Court
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in the closely-watched case over whether a Colorado baker had the right to refuse to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Law360’s Supreme Court reporter Jimmy Hoover was on the scene, and gives us some insight about the crucial swing vote in the case. Then, senior court reporter Pete Brush joins us to talk about an ongoing trial over a multi-billion dollar scheme to skirt sanctions by swapping Turkish gold for Iranian oil - a case that has given Pete quite the Twitter following in Turkey. And finally, we di...2017-12-1129 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 27: Can Courts Curb The Opioid Crisis?
The opioid epidemic has recently been put in the spotlight by Washington policy makers, but that’s not the only venue where the issue is being tackled. Law360 senior reporter Andrew Westney comes on the show to walk us through a wave of lawsuits filed against drugmakers and retailers over their alleged role in fueling the crisis. Also on this week’s show, we discuss special counsel Robert Mueller’s willingness to push back against the attorney-client privilege; a D.C. federal judge blocking the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military; and a New Jersey state ju...2017-11-0627 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 17: Why Aren’t Law Firms More Diverse?
Law firms have made no real progress over the past year in diversifying their workforce, according to the latest Law360 Diversity Snapshot. To talk about the results of the survey of more than 300 law firms and what some firms are doing to buck the trend, we’re joined by Law360 In Depth reporter Erin Coe. Also on this week’s show, the hosts discuss the legal implications of firing neo-Nazis, a whopping $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a case over the link between baby powder and cancer, and how the legal world reacted to the recent solar eclipse.
2017-08-2832 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 14: On Patents, Is One Judge Bucking The Supreme Court?
A recent Supreme Court ruling is threatening to end a single Texas town's outsized role in American patent law, but one local judge isn't taking the ruling lying down. Ryan Davis, senior patent reporter at Law360, comes on the show to talk us through what’s happening down in the Lone Star State. Also on this week’s show, the hosts discuss internet giants including Google and Facebook opposing a bill aimed at combating sex trafficking, an ex-King & Spalding associate suing the firm for allegedly firing him in retaliation for reporting ethical breaches, and the ACLU’s defense of John Oliver...2017-08-0728 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 13: Why Are All The Partners Men?
Are you looking around your firm and seeing a lot of men in leadership? This week Law360 released our latest Glass Ceiling Report, a look at the progress of women at law firms, and the findings are overall pretty bleak. Law360 In Depth reporter Natalie Rodriguez talks us through the report and what firms can do to advance gender equality. Also on this week’s show, the hosts discuss an eye-popping $150 million jury verdict against drugmaker Abbvie, a suit that saw the leak of information about 50,000 Wells Fargo customers, and the bizarre story of the U.S. Postal Service being su...2017-07-3129 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 10: HIGH COURT SPECIAL - Law360 Talks With RBG, Plus A Term-End Recap
The Supreme Court term just wrapped up, so Pro Say put together a special all-high-court episode. In our main segment, senior reporters Jackie Bell and Ed Beeson stop by to talk about their exclusive interviews with Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor. But before that, the Pro Say hosts break down the term that was, including the impact of Justice Neil Gorsuch.
2017-07-1032 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 8: The Tough Class Action Landscape, Plus Redskins Score Big
This week the Supreme Court ruled to limit where mass torts can be filed, just the latest ruling to make it hard to win class action lawsuits. Law360 In Depth reporter Sindhu Sundar comes on the show to walk us through the current state of the class action law and what steps firms are taking to thrive in a market that has undergone big changes. The Pro Say hosts discuss the high court handing the Washington Redskins a final victory in the decades-long battle over the team’s name and also share updates on gender bias litigation brought by partners ag...2017-06-2636 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryIntroducing Law360's Pro Say Podcast
Hosts Amber McKinney, Bill Donahue and Alex Lawson give a look at what to expect from Law360's weekly Pro Say podcast. Why did we start this thing? What kind of stories can you expect each week? Click play to find out.
2017-06-1202 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 7: The Fallout From Ransomware, Plus Uber's IP Woes
The giant WannaCry ransomware attack rocked the globe last week, but that might be nothing compared to the legal aftershocks. Law360 senior privacy reporter Allison Grande joins the show to discuss the possible legal repercussions from the breach and what companies can do to make sure they aren’t impacted by the next one. The Pro Say hosts dive in to the newest developments in the self-driving car war between Google’s Waymo and Uber and discuss the latest law firm to be hit with a gender bias suit by a female partner.
2017-05-2229 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 6: AIG's Bailout Battle, Plus Trump's Judges
While the 2008 financial crisis may have been nearly a decade ago, wrangling over federal bailouts is still making its way through the courts. Law360’s senior banking reporter Evan Weinberger comes on the show to walk us through a case challenging the constitutionality of the government takeover of insurance giant AIG and what it means for government power during a crisis. We also take a look at Donald Trump beginning to put his stamp on the federal judiciary with the nomination of 10 judges, and we close the book on the long-running criminal case over the collapse of law firm Dewey & Le...2017-05-1529 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 5: Trouble Indemnity, Plus Fyre Festival Debacle
In a buyer’s market for BigLaw services, corporate clients are increasingly getting firms to shoulder the risk of unforeseen or unwelcome outcomes from legal work. These indemnity provisions can have a serious downside, as Law360 senior legal ethics reporter Andrew Strickler explains on today’s show. The Pro Say hosts talk about the legal fallout from the Fyre Festival, a private-island music festival that was billed by its organizers -- including Ja Rule -- as the “cultural experience of the decade,” but devolved into something at least one lawsuit has described as more like “The Lord of the Flies.”
2017-05-0829 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 3: A Firing At Chadbourne, Plus Michael Jackson's Taxes
On the heels of a gender discrimination suit lodged against Chadbourne & Parke LLP, firm members just voted out the partner who brought the suit. Vin Gurrieri, Law360 senior employment reporter, joins the show to talk about this latest development in a case that has put a spotlight on pay disparity in BigLaw. The hosts discuss a bombshell tax case involving Michael Jackson, hundreds of millions of dollars, lying on the witness stand, and . . . Whitney Houston. Also, we’ll look at a high court ruling with broad implications for litigation misconduct sanctions.
2017-04-2429 minLaw360's Pro Say - News & Analysis on Law and the Legal IndustryEp. 1: Hacking BigLaw, Plus Dan Aykroyd's Vodka
Do you think cyber attacks only happen to multinational corporations and government targets? Not so, says Law360 In Depth reporter Ed Beeson, who comes on the show to discuss how hackers are increasingly targeting BigLaw and what the industry can do to stay safe. The hosts also discuss comedy legend Dan Aykryod’s vodka company winning a trademark case over its skull-shaped bottles, and a landmark Seventh Circuit ruling about sexual orientation discrimination.
2017-04-1026 min