The Legal Impact

Kavanaugh Hearings and the Impact on the Supreme Court

Judge Brett Kavanagh has had an intense few days of hearings for his nomination to the US Supreme Court. Professor John Greabe, Director of the Warren B. Rudman Center, discusses the contentious situation and the impact it could have on the future of the US Supreme Court. Recorded at 2:30 pm on September 6, 2018. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

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https://law.unh.edu/rudman-center 

Urban Meyer Suspension at Ohio State

Associate Dean Michael McCann discusses the suspension of Ohio State Football Coach Urban Meyer and why he was not fired for violating the school's conduct code.

Read his Sports Illustrated article on the topic: https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/08/23/ohio-state-urban-meyer-suspension-contract

Follow Mike on Twitter at https://twitter.com/McCannSportsLaw 

Faculty Podcast Series: Suing McDonald’s for Serving Hot Coffee?

Professor Sophie Sparrow discusses how she introduces torts to new students using Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants. Learn more about UNH Law and apply by visiting law.unh.edu.

Professor Sophie Sparrow is nationally recognized as an innovative leader in legal education, being named one of the one of the 25 most influential leaders in legal education in 2012, 2013, and 2014. She focuses her work on the scholarship of teaching and learning, is the coauthor of seven books on teaching law, and has conducted more than 100 workshops for professors, administrators, lawyers, and judges all around the world. She just received a university-wide three-year award for excellence in teaching.

The UNH Law Faculty Podcast Series provides an opportunity for prospective students, JD candidates, alumni, and legal professionals to engage in timely discussions about current topics and legal issues. Each episode is posted the last Wednesday of the month. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube or Facebook to catch the video version, the audio version is posted to the UNH Law podcast feed on all podcasting services, including Apple Podcast, Google Play, and Spotify.

$5B European Union Fine Against Google

Visiting Professor Raymond Friel, from the School of Law at the University of Limerick, discusses the recent $5 billion fine leveled against Google for forcing cellphone makers to install Google’s apps on their android operating system.

AP Article on the fine: https://bit.ly/2MMdfor 

More on Professor Friel: https://bit.ly/2o0QxLr 

Defense Distributed and 3D Printed Guns

Professor John Greabe discusses constitutional implications of Defense Distributed's case that is going through state and federal courts, regarding the publishing of plans for 3D printed firearms. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

CNN Article on the case: https://cnn.it/2Lb8IMr

NY Times Article on the case: https://nyti.ms/2MbaQ3g 

Follow John Greabe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_greabe 

EA's Madden 19 and Colin Kaepernick

Professor Michael McCann discusses the latest wrinkle the Colin Kaepernick collusion case against NFL, involving EA’s Madden 19 video game soundtrack. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Read Mike's article on SI: https://on.si.com/2KwEpKE

South Dakota v. Wayfair: Internet Sales Tax

Professor John Greabe discusses the ruling of South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., which requires online retailers to charge customer's state sales tax. This ruling leaves New Hampshire and other states that don't have a sales tax in an uncomfortable situation. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

US Supreme Court Ruling: https://bit.ly/2lmAMwR 

NY Times Article on the Ruling: https://nyti.ms/2te7tRk 

Union Leader Article on New Hampshire Legislature's Response: https://bit.ly/2OydgdD 

 

Stewart v. Azar and the NH Medicaid Work Requirement

Professor Lucy Hodder discusses the results of Stewart v. Azar and impact it will have on the soon to be active New Hampshire Medicaid work requirement. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

Lucy C. Hodder, Director of Health Law and Policy at UNH's Institute for Health Policy and Practice has written an article summarizing the recent federal court decision vacating Kentucky’s Medicaid waiver including its work and community engagement requirements and discussing what it might mean for New Hampshire. Read the article: https://bit.ly/2KgVFUc

New Hampshire Voter Residency Law

Professor Buzz Scherr discusses recently passed NH House Bill 1264, changing the voting residency requirement for elections, and dives into the impact of politics on the NH Supreme Court. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead

SCOTUS Decisions on Partisan Gerrymandering

Professor John Greabe discusses the history of partisan gerrymandering and recent SCOTUS decisions on gerrymandering cases coming from Wisconsin and Maryland. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead