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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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Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
19 min
Professor Michael McCann dives into some recent sports law headlines, including his interview with Hope Solo, Russia imprisoning a WNBA star, and latest in the appeals for the MLB sign stealing case.
Learn more about the Sports & Entertainment Law Institute at https://law.unh.edu/centers-institutes/sports-entertainment-law-institute
Articles discussed:
- https://autos.yahoo.com/autos/uswnt-vet-hope-solo-fights-040142178.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/russia-extends-wnba-star-britney-170700404.html
- https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/rob-manfred-letter-1234669350/
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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 sports law, international relations, equal pay, civil rights, russia, cheating, sports betting

Mar 17, 2022
Mar 17, 2022
15 min
Professor John Greabe discusses the concept of qualified immunity, the case history surrounding it, and ideas for reform.
New Hampshire Bar News article: https://www.nhbar.org/the-debate-about-qualified-immunity-continues/
Learn more about the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service a https://law.unh.edu/rudman
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Legal topics include constitution, civil rights, police, reform, legislation

Mar 10, 2022
Mar 10, 2022
20 min
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the complex nature of war crimes and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the role of the United Nations and International Criminal Court.
Reuters article referenced: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/war-crimes-court-prosecutor-opens-ukraine-investigation-statement-2022-03-02/
Learn more about the International Criminal Law & Justice Program at https://law.unh.edu/iclj
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Legal topics include international law, war crimes, United Nations, International Criminal Court, military

Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
19 min
Attorney Michael Bosse, Shareholder at Bernstein Shur, gives a legal update on unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as UAVs and drones, in the United States. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead.
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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, FAA, aerial photography, aircraft, privacy, flying

Feb 23, 2022
Feb 23, 2022
18 min
3L Dylan Harriger, Founding Editor-in-Chief for the UNH Sports Law Review, discusses the role of law journals, the breadth of subjects covered under sports law, and his plans for this new law review. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Get the latest information on the UNH Sports Law Review: https://law.unh.edu/academics/journals/unh-sports-law-review
Read our blog post covering this new publication: https://law.unh.edu/blog/2022/02/unh-sports-law-review-journal-launches-inaugural-issue
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Feb 9, 2022
Feb 9, 2022
19 min
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses New Hampshire's new mental health mobile crisis units and 988 mental health crisis phone number, as well as the impact this will have on criminal justice reform. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Learn more about the International Criminal Law & Justice Program at https://law.unh.edu/iclj
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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 healthcare, law enforcement, criminal justice reform, mental health

Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
10 min
Neil Sirota, Associate Dean of Career Services, dives into the importance of summer legal employment, gives tips on finding a job, and what to do on day one of work. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Learn more about our Career Services department at https://law.unh.edu/careers
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Feb 2, 2022
Feb 2, 2022
16 min
Professor Michael McCann discusses Sarah Palin v. The New York Times and the possible sports industry implications, also discussed is the retirement of Tom Brady and legacy of Deflategate. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Learn more about the Sports & Entertainment Law Institute at https://law.unh.edu/centers-institutes/sports-entertainment-law-institute
Articles discussed:
- https://sports.yahoo.com/sarah-palin-v-york-times-150012063.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
- https://news.yahoo.com/unh-professor-mike-mccann-brady-093000698.html
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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 sports law, journalism, freedom of speech

Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
20 min
Professor Michael McCann gives a wrap up on his recent Sportico articles covering name, image, and likeness rights for high school athletes, Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia, and implications of Kyrie Irving not taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Learn more about the Sports & Entertainment Law Institute at https://law.unh.edu/centers-institutes/sports-entertainment-law-institute
Articles discussed:
- https://sports.yahoo.com/florida-nil-rules-draw-lawsuit-050126344.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
- https://sports.yahoo.com/djokovic-deported-eve-australian-open-161624609.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
- https://sports.yahoo.com/nyc-vax-law-hamstrings-irving-184835679.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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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 sports law, healthcare, COVID-19, contracts, state law, international law, NIL

Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
19 min
Professor John Greabe defines what civil liberties mean in the context of the US Constitution, the court system, COVID-19, and abortion. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Learn more about the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service a 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 constitution, civil rights, liberty, healthcare, freedom of speech, bill of rights
