Episodes

Wednesday May 08, 2024
DNA Evidence & Privacy
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
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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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Understanding the Legal Cases Against Donald Trump
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
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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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Life as an International LLM: Praise Mabeokwu
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Privacy & Data
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
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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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Interning at Fenway Park: Emily Bensadoun’s Legal Journey
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
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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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Her Judicial Legacy
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
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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Monday Oct 16, 2023
Revolution in Administrative Law
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
250: AI Impact on the Legal Industry
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
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

Monday Aug 21, 2023
249: Groff v. DeJoy
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
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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UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu
Legal topics include religious freedom, employment, business, constitution, scotus, US Supreme Court

Monday Jul 31, 2023
248: Research Controversy at Stanford University
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
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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UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu
Legal topics include research, technology, transfer, intellectual property, academia, education, ethics