The Legal Impact

iPhone App Store Antritrust

Professor Bill Murphy discusses the class action lawsuit that has been brought against Apple for antitrust over how apps are purchased in iOS. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Associated Press article on the SCOTUS hearing: https://bit.ly/2reVtOk 

Learn more about Professor Murphy: https://law.unh.edu/person/william-j-murphy 

https://law.unh.edu 

Amazon Echo Recordings in NH Murder Trial

Professor Buzz Scherr discusses how a New Hampshire Judge has ordered Amazon to release recordings from an Amazon Echo device for use in a double homicide trial. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Buzz on WMUR discussing the case: https://bit.ly/2FgdTYI 

Learn more about Buzz: https://bit.ly/2U3csAq 

https://law.unh.edu 

NHL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement

The NHL has tentatively agreed to a settlement with former players who have suffered from concussions. Professor Michael McCann joins the show to discuss what this means for the league and former players.

Mike’s Sports Illustrated Article on the topic: https://bit.ly/2QWck3M 

Follow him on Twitter @mccannsportslaw

Hashtags as Trademarks

Hashtags have become an essential part of the internet and are impacting the world of trademarks, professor Alexandra Roberts joins the show to discuss. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Follow Alex on Twitter @lexlanham

Professor Robert's articles on the topic:

Buzzfeed article, "Your Favorite Hashtag Might Secretly Be A Registered Trademark" https://bzfd.it/2QAJ8yN 

Berkeley's California Law Review article, "Tagmarks": https://bit.ly/2B3P9id 

Guest blog post on Technology & Marketing Law Blog, "Hashtags Are Not Trademarks—Eksouzian v. Albanese" https://bit.ly/2zPUIPw 

Right to Privacy in New Hampshire

Professor Buzz Scherr authored the new right to privacy amendment to the New Hampshire Constitution, he discusses the process of writing the amendment and what it will accomplish. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Read the new amendments to the New Hampshire Constitution, Question #2 was written by Professor Scherr: https://bit.ly/2AY01ya 

Learn more about Professor Scherr: https://law.unh.edu/faculty/scherr 

 

What is Blockchain?

Professor Tonya Evans gives an overview of what blockchain is and why it is important to the world of technology and law. From the recent "IP Mosaic Conference IP Unbundled: Theory, Policy, and Practice" at UNH School of Law on October 26, 2018. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Learn about our new Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Law certificate program: law.unh.edu/blockchain

Watch the recordings from IP Mosaic Conference on Blockchain: https://bit.ly/2zuQSvb 

Amendments to the NH Constitution

Two proposed amendments to the New Hampshire Constitution are up for a vote on election day next Tuesday. The first will allow residents to sue the state over how public funds are spent, while the other guarantees right to privacy. Professor John Greabe, Director of the Warren B. Rudman Center, joins me to give an overview of what they will change. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Read the two proposed amendments 

Follow the Rudman Center on Facebook and Twitter

https://law.unh.edu/rudman-center 

Adidas and College Athlete Recruitment Corruption

A New York jury in federal court convicted Adidas executive James Gatto, a consultant, and a recruiter for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for paying college recruits. Professor Michael McCann discusses the case in Sports Illustrated and on the podcast. Hosted and Produced by A. J. Kierstead

Mike's Sports Illustrated Article: https://on.si.com/2D5fcYD 

Follow @McCannSportsLaw on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCannSportsLaw 

 

The Work of the International Technology Transfer Clinic

The law school’s International Technology Transfer Institute, ITTI, does work all over the world and most recently Argentina. Director Stanley Kowalski joins the show to discuss this unique program. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Professor Stanley Kowalski's Bio: https://law.unh.edu/faculty/kowalski 

Learn more about the law school and apply by visiting https://law.unh.edu 

NH's Federal Courts Respond to the Opioid Crisis

Chief Judge Joseph Laplante of the US District Court of New Hampshire and Chief U.S. Probation Officer for New Hampshire Jonathan Hurtig join the podcast to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on the federal courts and their LASER Docket. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Learn more about the LASER Docket: http://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/laser-docket 

Presented by,

UNH Institute for Health Law and Practice: https://bit.ly/2JcG1um 

Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service: https://bit.ly/2POmId5 

UNH Law Health Law and Policy Program: https://bit.ly/2N48bIk