In today's Debriefing of the Law, Joel and Chris review the week's major legal news. First, they go over the Jussie Smollett case. They discuss his charges, hate crimes, and the role of a criminal defense attorney. They also give status updates on the Holmes and Maxwell trials.
Next, they review the Supreme Court arguments heard this week. First up is the Carson v. Mankin case which deals with religious rights and whether a state violates constitutional clauses by not allowing students to direct government student aid money to a religious school. They review the Establishment Clause and the entanglement of state and religion. Next, they review Shinn v. Ramirez. This cases deals with the death penalty and the policy around habeas relief if there were flaws within the original trial.
In Courtroom Quarterback (beginning at 33:30), Joel and Chris review the playoff rankings. They talk about bowl games and coaches changing teams. They analyze a play in the Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest game involving a fake slide. Lastly, they make their predictions for the upcoming games.
March Madness at the Jackson Confirmation Hearings
Double Jeopardy for Jussie Smollett? Plus, Daylight Saving Time in the Senate
Suing a Federal Agent, War Crimes, and Deshaun Watson
Discrimination Before the Supreme Court & U.S. Women’s Soccer Settlement
Free Legal Tips with Scott Briscoe, Plus This Week’s Legal News
Sarah Palin v. NYT, the Rooney Rule, and Super Bowl Predictions
Courtroom Quarterback: Brian Flores’ Lawsuit Against the NFL
Justice Breyer’s Retirement, Affirmative Action, & NFL Playoffs
Mask Drama, Free Speech, & Campaign Funding at the Supreme Court
Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit & Kim K Sued for Crypto Scam
Vaccine Mandates in the Supreme Court and Recent Guilty Verdicts
Verdicts for Ghislaine Maxwell and Kim Potter, plus Trump’s Insurrection Involvement
Exposing the Good, the Bad, and the Funny of the Law with New Book: UnDue Process
Jackson Supreme Court Decision and O.J. Simpson is Free
Will Roe v. Wade be Overturned with Dobbs v. Jackson? Plus, Maxwell, Smollett, & Holmes Trials
The Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes Trials
The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial and the Gruden NFL Lawsuit
Religion and Capital Punishment, State Secrets, and an IVF Mix-up
Daily Update: Kyle Rittenhouse Case & the Supreme Court this Week
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