The Legal Impact

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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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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Revolution in Administrative Law

Professor John Greabe unpacks his concern with what he calls a "Revolution in Administrative Law" by the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing cases in administrative law and changes in the High Court's approach. 

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250: AI Impact on the Legal Industry

Professor Bill Murphy breaks down the potential impact of large language artificial intelligence tools, like ChatGPT, on the legal industry. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Forbes, "Lawyer Used ChatGPT In Court—And Cited Fake Cases. A Judge Is Considering Sanctions": https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2023/06/08/lawyer-used-chatgpt-in-court-and-cited-fake-cases-a-judge-is-considering-sanctions/?sh=6f2a5d957c7f

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UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu 

Legal topics include technology, law, legal, research, writing, intellectual property, patent, trademark, academia

249: Groff v. DeJoy

Professor Seth Oranburg discusses the recent Groff v. DaJoy decision and the impact it will have on employment law and religious freedom. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Watch "Religious Rights after Groff v. DeJoy: Legal Analysis and a Jewish Perspective on Religion & Work" on Professor Oranburg's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/GLyrvnl6zNE 

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Legal topics include religious freedom, employment, business, constitution, scotus, US Supreme Court

248: Research Controversy at Stanford University

Professor Stan Kowalski discusses Stanford’s President Marc Tessier-Lavigne stepping down and whether we can trust research data. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

• Nature, "Medicine is plagued by untrustworthy clinical trials. How many studies are faked or flawed?" https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02299-w
• The Stanford Daily, "Stanford president resigns over manipulated research, will retract at least three papers" https://stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19/stanford-president-resigns-over-manipulated-research-will-retract-at-least-3-papers/

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Legal topics include research, technology, transfer, intellectual property, academia, education, ethics

247: Summer 2023 SCOTUS Wrap-up

Professor John Greabe gives a wrap-up for some of the major SCOTUS cases for summer 2023 term including FAIR v. Harvard, National Pork Producers v. Ross, Moore v. Harper, and more.

Read the majority opinions on the cases:

• STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS, INC. v. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE:
  https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/20-1199_hgdj.pdf
• NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL ET AL. v. ROSS, SECRETARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-468_5if6.pdf
• MOORE, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SPEAKER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ET AL. v. HARPER ET AL.: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-1271_3f14.pdf

Learn more about the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at https://law.unh.edu/rudman

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UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu 

Legal topics include SCOTUS, constitution, news, elections, affirmative action, diversity, commerce, finance, freedom of speech

246: New Hampshire Insurance Department

2L Emalee Peterson discusses her experience interning at the New Hampshire Insurance Department and her supervisor, Enforcement Council Joshua Hilliard, JD '14, talks about administrative law and his role at the department. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead

Learn more about the New Hampshire Insurance Department at https://nh.gov/insurance

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UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu 

Legal topics include administrative law, insurance, risk, criminal, fraud, rules, civil law