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.
Religion in the Workplace & NFL Review
Nirvana Lawsuit, Special Master in Trump Search, & College Football Playoffs
Hope and How Everything Works Out with Lauren Abrams
Student Loan Forgiveness & Presidential Powers
Breaking Down the Trump Raid & the Alex Jones Lawsuits
Sports Law Updates: Britney Griner, Deshaun Watson, & PGA Antitrust Lawsuit
Most Impactful Legal Cases this Year with Legal Analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson
Brittney Griner traded for LeBron James and Johnny Depp Juror is a Dick Clark
Overturning Roe v. Wade & The Praying Football Coach
Guns and Religion at the Supreme Court & Making the Law Accessible with Danny Karon
A Pickleball Felony, LIV Golf Competition, and Supreme Court News
The Johnny Depp Verdict and Top Gun Lawsuit
Roe v. Wade Leaked Opinion & Gun Control in the Supreme Court
Johnny Depp Defamation Trial and Transgender Athlete Rights with Dr. Tracy Pearson
Was the Mask Mandate Legal? And Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard
Immigration Law, the Russia-Ukraine Crisis, & the U.S. Border with Tahmina Watson
The Potential of NFTs & Protecting your IP with Francesca Witzburg
Gender at Jackson’s Confirmation Hearings, Ginni Thomas, and Trevor Bauer
March Madness at the Jackson Confirmation Hearings
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