Jul 2, 2020
June is the best time of the year for Supreme Court buffs. While we are still waiting for a few important cases, the Justices have already delivered some momentous - and surprising - decisions. We discuss.
Then Andy reviews Perry Mason, the prestige HBO legal drama, in the popular "Thumbs Down" segment.
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Jun 18, 2020
Making any real sense of qualified immunity may be beyond the ability of any lawyer - or judge, for that matter. But our hosts do explain the doctrine, how and why it was created, how it's applied today in civil rights cases involving police use of excessive force, and the reason some are calling for its end.
Then,...
Jun 4, 2020
Access to justice has again become a part of the national conversation in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, systemic inequality is not limited to the criminal justice system.
Elizabeth Sauer and Lilo Schluender are supervising attorneys at Central Minnesota Legal Services, which provides legal help...
May 21, 2020
Now that graduates are facing the worst job market for new attorneys in over a decade, what can they do to get their legal careers...
May 7, 2020
Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director of Minnesota Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, joins us to talk about attorney wellness, including what services are available to lawyers working to manage mental health during the pandemic and when to reach out for help.
For links to lawyer assistance programs by state, as well...