Litigation Nation
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker & Danessa Watkins, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal system. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to Litigation Nation wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode.
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In this episode we discuss what the Supreme Court immunity ruling means for Trump, and Supreme Court denial of certiorari in case brought against OSHA.
- (00:00) - - Intro
- (01:15) - - Supreme Court immunity ruling
- (57:30) - - Supreme Court denial of certiorari in OSHA case
- (01:16:27) - - Outro
Litigation Nation hosts Jack Sanker and Danessa Watkins dive into the recent landmark verdict finding Trump guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records. They also explore the nuances of the case, including the jury's decision, sentencing considerations, and the possibility of Trump running for president despite the conviction. Join our discussion on the legal implications, potential appeals, and the impact on the p...
In this episode, we discuss the widespread contamination of "forever chemicals" detailed in a bombshell expose by ProPublica and The New Yorker and the legal troubles faced by OpenAI, including allegations of using Scarlett Johansson's voice in their AI assistant technology and copyright infringement claims from authors like George R.R. Martin.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:30) - PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Are Everywhere
- (34:29) ...
Tesla Securities and Wire Fraud Investigation:
The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the ongoing investigation surrounding Tesla's marketing efforts and statements made by its CEO, Elon Musk, regarding the company's self-driving capabilities. The Department of Justice and the SEC are scrutinizing Tesla's claims about full self-driving features and the timeline for their release. The investigation raises questions ...
Data Privacy Attorney, John Ochoa, joins the show to discuss a recent lawsuit of a beverage giant under Illinois Genetic Privacy Law, and a Texas judge says drag shows aren’t always protected by First Amendment, citing the “history and tradition” test, as the legal standard for his ruling.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:12) - Beverage giant sued under Illinois Genetic Privacy Law
- (28:46) - Justices using the controversial “...
In this episode of Litigation Nation, we covered three significant legal developments.
We discuss a case in New York where a woman was awarded $30 million in a revenge porn lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, a cyber attack in Fulton County, Georgia, where hackers threatened to release sensitive court documents related to the Trump election case, and explore a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the removal of president...
The East Palestine derailment lawsuit in Ohio settles for $600 million, Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula are suing Peninsula Township, The American Bar Association President's letter to attorneys, and Parents of Michigan school shooter both sentenced to 10-15 years for involuntary manslaughter
California consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against luxury fashion brand Hermès over purchasing practices for the brand’s exclusive Birkin bag, Apple is currently grappling with a historic lawsuit issued by the Department of Justice, alleging that the tech giant has consciously tried to maintain a monopoly over the iPhone market, and Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, signs bill that bans children under 14 from hav...
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules adults younger than 21 cannot be sentenced to mandatory life without parole, New York judge rejects law firm fee petition for using ChatGPT to justify its costs, and Silicon Valley battles states over new online privacy & safety laws for children.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:50) - Massachusetts Mandatory Sentencing
- (10:20) - New York law firm uses ChatGPT to justify fees
- (20:42) - ...
OceanGate CEO threatened to sue employees who raised Titan Submarine safety concerns, Johnson & Johnson sues researchers who linked talc to cancer, and A Federal Judge writes an opinion piece in the New York Times regarding the ethical problems plaguing the Supreme Court.
OpenAI Maker of ChatGPT hit with class action copyright lawsuit by Sarah Silverman as well as authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey, A groundbreaking climate change trial by Montana residents bring climate change case to court for first time ever.
Artificial intelligence could impact law firms business model of billable hours, New York lawyers sanctioned for using fake ChatGPT cases in legal brief, Texas judge bans legal filings that rely on AI-generated content, law school admissions test developed by University of Arizona gets ABA approval, and predictions on what the future could hold for A.I. and the law.
Supreme Court Sides With Jack Daniels in Trademark Case & Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Employment-Related Non-Compete Agreements With Labor & Employment Attorney, Jeff Glass.
Explaining the debt ceiling, the history of the 14th Amendment, & Massachusetts lawsuit with merit argues the debt ceiling is unconstitutional.
Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving 'Thinking Out Loud', Montana enacts new legislation regulating third-party litigation funding, US appeals court judge sues to halt competency probe, and McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget burn
- (00:00) - Rundown
- (00:58) - Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit
- (07:15) - Montana Litigation Funding Regulation
- (14:42) - US Appeals Court Jud...
Fox News settles one of the largest defamation lawsuits ever with Dominion Voting Systems, US appeals court judge faces competency and misconduct questions, Wisconsin faces a criminal justice crisis.
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker & Luke Behnke, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal system.
If you haven't...
White House aims to reflect natural resources in economic data to measure the economic value of ecosystems, offering new statistics to weigh in policy decisions, oil billionaire GOP donor sues Beto O'Rourke for defamation.
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker & Luke Behnke, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal...
American Bar Association panel votes to try to eliminate the LSAT requirement for law schools, bribery and corruption scandal in Ohio state government, Department of Justice sues to try and block the merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
Third Party Litigation Financiers deployed $3.2 billion in U.S. investments last year, and an abuse victim who is utilizing artificial intelligence to help represent herself in court against her alleged abuser in about a dozen different lawsuits.
‘Rust’ Prosecutors Downgrade Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Charges, What to know about the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine, & DoNotPay's AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object.
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