The Legal Impact

The U.S. Supreme Court Part 2

A special two-part series on The Legal Impact! There were so many key decisions decided by the high court this year, we decided to present them in two episodes. Part Two covers a  half-dozen other important decisions, ranging from government regulation, environmental protection, local homelessness policies, and those perennial Supreme Court issues: guns and abortion. In Part One, we discussed the so-called "Trump Docket."

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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The U.S. Supreme Court Part 1

A special two-part series on The Legal Impact! There were so many key decisions decided by the high court this year, we decided to present them in two episodes. Part One covers the so-called “Trump Docket” - those rulings concerning the former President, including the immunity case. Part Two will focus on other key high court decisions.

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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The "War on Drugs": A Legal Perspective

More than fifty years after President Nixon’s famous “War on Drugs'' speech, the problem has not abated. Over the decades, states and cities have adopted a wide array of laws, trying to find balance between public safety and helping those who struggle with addiction. 

In the latest episode of The Legal Impact, UNH-Franklin Pierce Law professor and former Public Defender Melissa Davis explains the ever-shifting legal landscape around this issue, and why most of these approaches haven’t worked. 

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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What is the NextGen Bar?

On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, we learn more about this new bar exam and what will change. Our guest is UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law's Kevin Frost, an assistant professor of Law and Director of Academic Success. He says the NextGen Bar "has the promise to be significantly better" than the current exam, and should better reflect the reality of lawyering. 

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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DNA Evidence & Privacy

On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, we talk with UNH-Franklin-Pierce Law Professor Albert “Buzz” Scherr. Professor Scherr is a nationally-recognized expert on DNA in our criminal justice system. Listen in, as he describes how DNA can be used…and mis-used.   

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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Understanding the Legal Cases Against Donald Trump

On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Assistant Professor Daniel Pi walks us through the key legal actions pending against the former president. There’s a lot to unravel, but Professor Pi is an excellent guide. 

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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Life as an International LLM: Praise Mabeokwu

On this month’s episode of The Legal Impact, we meet Nigerian law student Praise Mabeokwu. She offers fascinating and funny reflections on her experience coming to New Hampshire and UNH Franklin Pierce: from key differences in legal education to bland American food to the first time she saw snow.  

Praise is at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law pursuing an LLM, or Master of Laws, degree. 

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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Want more information? 

Watch the virtual chat with Hitarth Parikh, a recent LLM alum from UNH Franklin Pierce: https://law.unh.edu/blog/2024/02/unh-franklin-pierce-llm-was-instrumental-my-professional-growth-ip-attorney-hitarth-parikh?utm_source=students&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=law-fy24 

Register for a webinar on Mar 7, 2024 07:00 PM about the LLM program: https://unh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdeCqrTksGtEhXEzRv-STMFbWH2JuahgD#/registration

Privacy & Data

In this episode, Professor Mailyn Fidler discusses 4th Amendment Law, unraveling the intricacies of interpreting and defining reasonable expectations of privacy. Listen as she dives into the evolving landscape of privacy in relation to government actions, examining the pivotal role of statutes and the third-party doctrine in our digital age. 

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

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Interning at Fenway Park: Emily Bensadoun’s Legal Journey

In this episode, 3L Emily Bensadoun shares her unique journey from a business and hospitality major at Florida State University to a legal intern at the Boston Red Sox. Listen as she deep dives into her previous job experience, applying to law school, building legal connections, and the intersection of sports and law!

 

Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

 

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Her Judicial Legacy

Professor Ryan Vacca is our guest on The Legal Impact, with highlights from the new book he co-authored, called "The Jurisprudential Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg."  We explore the evolution of Justice Ginsburg's judicial philosophy, the cases and issues for which she's well known - plus some surprises and common misconceptions. Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, Rudman Center News, "Conference Reveals Rich, Nuanced Portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Jurisprudence": https://law.unh.edu/blog/2023/10/conference-reveals-rich-nuanced-portrait-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-jurisprudence 

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