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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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Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Does the excessive fines clause of the eighth amendment apply to the States? Professor John Greabe discusses how Supreme Court is being forced to answer this question in Timbs v. Indiana. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
SCOTUSBlog article on the case: https://bit.ly/2EgL0KU
Learn more about Professor Greabe: https://law.unh.edu/person/john-m-greabe
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
State taxes are having a surprising impact on a couple of MLB free agents, Professor Mike McCann discusses the dilemma of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Mike’s Sports Illustrated Article on the topic: https://bit.ly/2Ek345L
Learn more about our new Sports and Wagering Integrity Certificate: https://bit.ly/2Ek1b9b
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the many questions raised regarding the regime in Saudi Arabia, freedom of the press, and international criminal law. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Learn about our online International Criminal Law and Justice program by visiting https://bit.ly/2QDwz9k
Professor Buzz Scherr's bio: https://bit.ly/2U3csAq
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
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
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
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
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
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
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
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
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
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
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
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
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
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