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University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law's expert faculty break down the legal impact of what is happening in the news. https://law.unh.edu/podcast
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic, what power do states have to restrict travel and what would be the impact of doing that? Professor Buzz Scherr joins the show to discuss.
Follow Professor Buzz Scherr on Twitter at https://twitter.com/buzzscherr
Listen to Professor Lucy Hodder discuss the state response to outbreaks, especially how New Hampshire was prepared for the pandemic: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-fpdu7-d4f16e
UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD, Graduate Programs, and online professional certificates, learn more and apply at law.unh.edu
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Coronavirus is doing a number to professional sports leagues, Professor Michael McCann catches us up on the legal impact of a mass athletics shut down.
Follow Professor McCann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mccannsportslaw
Get his Sports Illustrated articles at https://www.si.com/author/michael-mccann
Now accepting applications for the fall term at https://law.unh.edu
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Is the right to abortion still specially protected by the Constitution? Professor John Greabe discusses fundamental rights, privacy, case history, and the impact of the court's political make up. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Read Professor Greabe's latest Constitutional Connections article on the subject at https://www.concordmonitor.com/Is-the-right-to-abortion-still-specially-protected-33309528
Now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 term, learn more at https://law.unh.edu
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Investigations into whether war crimes were committed during the war in Afghanistan have been approved by the International Criminal Court. Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the role of the court and how the investigation will look into actions by US, Afghan, and the Taliban forces. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
NY Times article on the investigation: https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/03/05/world/asia/05reuters-warcrimes-afghanistan.html
Learn about our 100% online International Criminal Law and Justice Programs at https://law.unh.edu/iclj
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
The Federal Circuit is being urged to hear more patent cases en banc. Professor Ryan Vacca discusses the importance of full-bench decisions. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Read the Bloomberg Law article Professor Vacca was quoted in: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/top-patent-court-urged-to-tackle-more-full-bench-do-overs
Learn more about Professor Ryan Vacca: https://law.unh.edu/person/ryan-vacca
UNH Franklin Pierce is now accepting applications for our intellectual property programs, learn more and apply at https://law.unh.edu/intellectual-property-law-program
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
With the worldwide spreading of the coronavirus, Professor Lucy Hodder discusses the response the US federal government and states can take to contain disease outbreaks, especially using emergency response powers. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Professor Lucy Hodder is the Director of Health Law and Policy Programs, learn more about this program at https://law.unh.edu/academics/jd-certificates/health-law-policy
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Facial recognition technology is quickly gaining traction, especially the application Clearview AI. Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the legal implications, Axon's response to the technology, and how state's are handling the privacy concerns. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
We are now accepting applications for our International Criminal Law and Justice Programs, learn more at http://law.unh.edu/iclj
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Do we intend to keep our republic? That’s the question Rudman Center Director John Greabe discusses in his latest Constitutional Connections article, touching on the impact of partisanship and breakdown in the government's separation of powers. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Read Professor Greabe's article in the Concord Monitor: https://www.concordmonitor.com/Do-we-intend-to-keep-our-republic-32541944
Learn more about the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at https://law.unh.edu/rudman
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Professor Michael McCann discusses how service time manipulation in the MLB has led to a grievance being filed by the Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, also discussed is the impact it could have on next year's player union contract renewal.
Read Mike's article on the topic on Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/02/04/chicago-cubs-kris-bryant-service-time
Learn more about our Sports & Entertainment Law program: https://law.unh.edu/sports-entertainment-law-program
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joined us for Civil Liberties & the Presidency, presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service and the ACLU of New Hampshire.
Learn more about the Rudman Center at https://law.unh.edu/rudman