Lawdibles: Recent Episodes
Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
Lawdibles: Your Audio Law Professor. A law professor explaining a narrow area of law understandably and accurately in less than ten minutes.
The topic of this podcast by Scott J. Burnham is UCC § 2-601, which is popularly known as the Perfect Tender Rule.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
1. Recite the Perfect Tender Rule.
2. Apply the Perfect Render Rule in light of its limitations and exceptions.
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A transcript of this podcast is here.
http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2025/07/SAL12P-PerfectTenderRule.mp3
The topic of this podcast by Scott J. Burnham is how a seller can exercise the right of reclamation and what its limitations are.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
1. Enumerate the conditions that a seller must satisfy in order to exercise the right of reclamation.
2. Explain how other parties may have priority over the seller who exercises the right of reclamation.
Visit CALI’s website for related lessons and podcasts.
A transcript of this podcast is here.
http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2025/07/SAL11P-RightofReclamation.mp3
The topic of this podcast is the identification of the elements of a claim for breach of contract and the primary sources of contract law. It has been updated and rerecorded to incorporate the 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the basic issues involved in a contract claim.
2. Identify the primary sources of contract law: the common law and the UCC.
3. Determine whether the applicable law is the common law or the UCC when faced with a contract law issue.
Visit CALI’s website for related lessons and podcasts.
A transcript of this podcast is here.
http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2025/05/CON60P-OverviewandSources-Revised2025-1.mp3Original podcast written and recorded by Jennifer S. Martin; updated and re-recorded by Scott J. Burnham to reflect the 2022 Amendments to the UCC.
This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses the benefits of using the IRAC structure (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) when outlining your answer to a law school exam essay.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
1. Recall the IRAC method for organizing essay exam answers.
2. Recognize some of the other essay organization methods.
3. Describe how the basic IRAC structure serves as the foundation for a good legal analysis.
Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.
A transcript of this podcast is here.
http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2023/01/LSS57P-IRAC.mp3
Everyone has heard the rumors about law school. Do your first semester grades determine the job you will get after law school? Do you really not have any time to eat, shower, or see friends? In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals take on a series of law school myths.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
1. Distinguish fact from fiction regarding a number of statements about law school.
2. Manage expectations and plan accordingly in light of more realistic obligations and success strategies.
Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.
A transcript of this podcast is here.
http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/12/LSS55P-Law-School-Myths.mp3
In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations in law school, and provide guidance on how to do so.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize what sets law school apart from undergrad.
2. Recognize why it is important to set realistic expectations in law school.
3. Employ techniques and develop mindsets that help you set realistic expectations.
Visit CALI’s website for related lessons.
A transcript of this podcast is here.
http://lawdibles.classcaster.net/files/2022/12/LSS56P-Setting-Realistic-Expectations.mp3
This podcast by Nicole Lefton provides 10 practical tips and best practices, along with common mistakes you can avoid, for law school essay exam writing. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Formulate essay exam answers that are more complete, organized, and engaging. 2. Apply simple techniques to […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two of the elements needed to attach a security interest to collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: value given and a debtor’s rights in the collateral. The security agreement requirement is the subject of a separate podcast. Learning Outcomes On completion of the […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two Article 9 issues: (i) when does a person have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest even though they have voidable title and (ii) when does the debtor have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest under the entrustment doctrine. Learning […]
This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses why outlining in law school should really be called synthesizing, and gives tips to help you outline (or synthesize!) more effectively. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Explain how outlining in law school is actually the process of synthesizing. 2. […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin will focus on certain sale transactions that might not satisfy § 9-203’s elements for attaching a security interest but nevertheless fall within the definition of a security interest. These transactions create a security interest due to the form of the transaction, in this case sales of accounts, chattel […]
This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses the importance of collegiality and professionalism in law school and in practice, and gives concrete tips on how to practice being more professional, cooperative, and respectful in your everyday interactions. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize the importance of […]
This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses early warning signs that a law student may be struggling, and gives advice on how to effectively overcome these struggles. The podcast addresses students who may be experiencing difficulty understanding the material as well as students who are having a hard time keeping up with the volume of work. […]
In this podcast, Melissa Hale, academic support professional and fellow first-generation student, speaks with two of her students about what it’s like to be a first-generation student in law school. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recall advice about how to tackle law school as a first-generation […]
This is the final episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we have been highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the The Bar is Over section, […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the The Bar is Over section, the […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Exam Day section, the chapter Exam […]
This podcast by Professor Steven Foster begins by explaining the differences between exams in undergrad and law school. It then introduces the three types of law school exams: multiple choice, short answer and the long essay. Each type of exam is discussed and the student is provided with tips to achieve the maximum number of […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Study Period section, the chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]
This podcast by Professor Laura Mott discusses methods to use to make you more comfortable with class participation, including case briefing templates. The podcast will provide you with the opportunity to do a freewriting exercise, explore some research in the field, and learn a few tips on how to hone your approach to speaking out […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, the chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Preparing to Study section, this chapter, […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the For Your Loved Ones section, this […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the For Your Loved Ones section, this […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Maintaining Your Mental Health section, this […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Maintaining Your Mental Health section, this […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Maintaining Your Mental Health section, this […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter, […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Bar Exam Overview section, this chapter, […]
Law school is a vastly different experience from undergraduate work. In this podcast, four academic support professionals – Melissa Hale, Steven Foster, Nicole Lefton, and Laura Mott – reflect on what came as a surprise to them when they entered law school, and share things they wish they would have known then. Learning Outcomes On completion […]
This podcast by Nicole Lefton provides critical information that you should consider before you begin to study for the bar exam. There is a lot to think about even before you start your bar review, whether that’s meeting deadlines or preparing for hurdles. This podcast offers tips and considerations to help you navigate the process […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the During Law School section, this chapter, […]
In this podcast, four academic support professionals – Nicole Lefton, Steven Foster, Melissa Hale, and Laura Mott – provide strategies for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while in law school. The pandemic introduced even greater uncertainty into an already stressful environment. This podcast provides tools to succeed at law school during these […]
This is the next episode in the series for the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we are highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. From the Introduction section, this chapter is A […]
Introducing the new Audiobook version of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins. Each week we will be highlighting a new section of the Guide and its audiobook chapters. To start us off, from the Introduction section, the chapter Preface provides a quick introduction to the Guide […]
This podcast by Professor Steven Foster discusses tips to help you remember more information and to perform better on law school exams. Three learning strategies are explained: spaced repetition, the testing effect, and cognitive schema. Briefly defined, spaced repetition incorporates periodic studying throughout the semester. The testing effect can be more challenging and is exactly […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin examines when agreements are enforceable as contracts because they are supported by consideration. The podcast looks at common descriptions of consideration, including benefit-detriment and “bargained-for exchange.” It also considers traditional issues of consideration and common disputes involving unequal bargains, nominal or sham consideration, and past consideration. The podcast […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is a basic overview of when warranties are given for the sales of goods under Article 2 of the UCC. An additional podcast will discuss how warranties can be disclaimed or limited. The primary issue in warranty law is what is the level of quality […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is the Parol Evidence Rule. In general, there is no probem with oral agreements. There are a few exceptions where the agreement has to be evidenced by a writing to satisfy the Statute of Frauds, but by and large oral agreements are perfectly valid. The Parol […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is formation of the contract under U.C.C. § 2-207. This is the first in a series of three podcasts covering the Battle of the Forms. The second podcast covers Finding the Terms of the Contract. The third covers Written Confirmations. It is best to listen […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is U.C.C. § 2-207 Finding the Terms of the Contract. This podcast is the second in a series of three podcasts about § 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code, a section often referred to as the Battle of the Forms. The first podcast covered Formation […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is written confirmations under § 2-207 of the U.C.C., a section often referred to as the Battle of the Forms. This is the third in a series of podcasts about § 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The first podcast covered Formation of the Contract. […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott J. Burnham is federal jurisdiction in contracts cases, specifically how the case got to federal court, and what law the federal court will look to in deciding the case. At the conclusion of this podcast you should be able to (1) determine how that a federal court […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Scott Burnham is Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Remedies. Warranties provided by the default rules of Article 2 are covered in a different podcast. This podcast will provide a basic overview of how the seller may disclaim warranties or limit the remedies for their breach. Topics covered include […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to the assent related defenses of fraud and misrepresentation.There are three sets of defenses that might be used to avoid enforcement of a contract which is otherwise valid: (i) capacity related defenses; (ii) assent related defenses; and (iii) public policy related […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin discusses the basic concepts related to the assent related defense of mistake. There are three sets of defenses that might be used to avoid enforcement of a contract which is otherwise valid: (i) capacity related defenses; (ii) assent related defenses; and (iii) public policy related defenses. This podcast will also […]
There are three sets of defenses that might be used to avoid enforcement of a contract which is otherwise valid. The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to two of the assent related defenses, duress and undue influence. The defense of duress exists to protect against contracts that […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is impossibility, impracticability and frustration. Ordinarily we expect the parties to perform their contracts under the principle of pacta sunt servanda, meaning promises are to be kept. Contract law, though, does provide excuse for non-performance (meaning a party is not in breach) in the event of certain contingencies the […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the identification of the elements of a claim for breach of contract and the primary sources of contract law. From a legal perspective, the word contract refers to a promise or set of promises for which the law gives a remedy. The primary sources of contract […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to communications in the contracting process governed by the Mailbox Rule. More particularly, we will look at the rules governing the effect of an offeree’s response by mail or an offeror’s attempt to revoke an offer using the mail. At the […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to mutual assent to a contract. In particular, we will look at the requirements for contract formation, particularly the promises that indicate assent. We will also look at what is a sufficient manifestation of assent. At the conclusion of this podcast you […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is an introduction to defenses to enforcement of a contract based upon defects in the bargaining process, capacity of one of the parties, or public policy. There are three sets of defenses to enforcement of a contract which is otherwise valid. The first set of defenses relate […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to incapacity defenses to enforcement of a contract, which includes infancy, mental illness, and intoxication. The incapacity defenses seek to protect vulnerable people in society (children, those suffering from mental illness or intoxication) from exploitation by others in the contracting process. […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to the types of contracts governed by the statute of frauds — that is, statutes that require evidence of the contract in writing. More particularly, we will look at the categories of contracts governed by the statute, what type of writing […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related Article 2’s statute of frauds. More particularly, we will look at when a contract is governed by § 2-201, the exceptions to the writing requirement of § 2-201, and what type of writing when required is satisfactory. Section 2-201 only applies when […]
The topic of this podcast, by Professor Jennifer Martin, is the basic concepts related to invitations to negotiate or preliminary negotiations and other types of communications that are not offers. In particular, we will look at the basic attributes of advertisements, price quotations, invitations to bid, and auction sales. At the conclusion of this podcast you […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is how to determine whether the offeror can terminate the offer or whether the offer is irrevocable. Recall that a contract is a promise or set of promises which the law enforces. Ordinarily, the manifestation of mutual assent takes place by virtue of an offer by the […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is how to determine the duration of the power of acceptance in the offeree and whether that power of acceptance has been terminated. Recall that a contract is a promise or set of promises which the law enforces. Ordinarily, the manifestation of mutual assent takes place […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to acceptance of an offer. Acceptance is simply the name given to the action of an offeree in making the offeror’s promise enforceable. This podcast will look at the basic attributes of acceptance, as well as specific issues related to the […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin explains how to determine if the offer is one that can be accepted by a return promise, a return promise or performance, or whether a return performance is required. Sometimes you will hear reference to bilateral and unilateral contracts. The terms bilateral and unilateral do not relate to the number […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to offers. In particular, the podcast examines the basic attributes of offers and also looks at the particular types of communications that are typically not offers, such as advertisements and price quotations. Cases discussed include Lefkowitz v. Great Minneapolis Surplus Store (fur coat […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin discusses the basics of who is liable on a negotiable instrument and to whom. Why is this important? Oftentimes an examination question will simply ask who’s liable. It is important to use the correct legal terminology when describing responsible parties and claims and to organize claims either by responsible […]
In this podcast Professor Jennifer Martin explains who has the right to enforce a negotiable instrument. The podcast will also discuss enforcement of lost, destroyed, or stolen instruments. Correct terminology is important and this podcast covers terms such as holder, negotiation, person entitled to enforce (PETE), presentment, and dishonor. At the conclusion of this podcast, […]
In this podcast Professor Jennifer Martin discusses the real defenses that can be asserted by an obligor against a holder in due course seeking payment on an instrument. As holder in due course doctrine arises under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code, this topic deals with instruments, typically paper checks and promissory notes. Importantly, […]
In this podcast Professor Jennifer Martin will introduce you to the protection afforded a holder in due course from defenses to payment arising from personal defenses. As holder in due course doctrine arises under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code, this topic deals with instruments, typically paper checks and promissory notes. Importantly, holders in due […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is who is a holder in due course, how someone becomes a holder in due course, and why it’s important. This podcast will explain the distinction between the process of becoming a holder and a holder in due course. Like other podcasts in the Payment Systems […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the obligations and rights of accommodation parties and accommodated parties under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.), including issues that arise with respect to the settlement of the obligation of the primary obligor. Guarantee transactions present themselves frequently in practice and, because issues […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is: (1) when a person that takes an instrument from a fiduciary has notice of the breach of fiduciary duty; and (2) when a representative is bound individually on an instrument. This podcast covers the rules of §§ 3-307 and 3-402. These topics are often covered […]
The topic of this podcast, by Professor Jennifer Martin, is the relationship between the liability that parties have on an underlying contractual obligation and an instrument that is taken as payment for the same obligation, including using an instrument to achieve an accord and satisfaction as to a contractual dispute. For example, an individual enters […]
In this podcast Professor Jennifer Martin introduces you to the different basic vocabulary and parties you may see when considering a negotiable instrument under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Article 3 is tested on a number of bar examinations. It is always important to correctly identify the transaction and its parties when considering […]
In this podcast Professor Jennifer Martin addresses the liability that arises when there is a fraudulent signature on an instrument, as well as the effect of alterations and negligence. These rules are covered in Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code, which is tested in a number of states on the bar exam. At the […]
In this podcast, Professor Jennifer Martin addresses three situations where employers have responsibility for employee fraud related to instruments: (1) where there is a fraudulent indorsement on an instrument either sent to the employer or issued by the employer; (2) where the employee has fraudulently caused the issuance of instruments by the employer; and (3) […]
The topic of this podcast, by Professor Jennifer Martin, is who has responsibility for losses involving imposters and fictitious payees. This topic deals with instruments, typically paper checks and promissory notes. Most individuals don’t use paper checks very often, but checks and promissory notes are still used in many transactions, particularly larger ones. Moreover, financial […]
In this podcast, Professor Jennifer Martin explains who a holder is, how someone becomes a holder, and why it is important. This topic deals with instruments, typically paper checks and promissory notes. While we might not use instruments frequently, checks and promissory notes are still used in many transactions, particularly larger ones. Moreover, financial fraud remains […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin explains what an indorsement is, the different types of indorsements and why they can be important. Indorsements are covered in Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code, which is tested by a number of states on the bar examination. At the conclusion of this podcast, you should be able to […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is when a party that has suffered a loss can shift the loss to another party who indorsed the instrument or who either transferred or presented an instrument for payment. This is important because oftentimes an examination question will simply ask who is liable, which often […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basic concepts related to payment systems. In particular, this podcast will introduce some of the payment systems, many of which you probably use regularly. At the conclusion of this podcast, you should be able to (1) identify some of the primary payment systems in the […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the basics of who can bring which claims on a negotiable instrument and against whom. This is important because oftentimes an examination question will simply ask who is liable. But in practice and sometimes on an examination you will have to answer as to the […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is to introduce the basic attributes of credit cards and how the payment system handles error and fraud. At the conclusion of this podcast, you should be able to (1) identify the primary parties associated with credit card transactions; and (2) identify the applicable legal rules and the […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin introduces students to the basic attributes of debit cards and how the payment system handles error and fraud. Debit cards are governed by the rules of the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) contained in Regulation E. This podcast discusses Regulation E, including issuance of debit cards, disclosures, liability for unauthorized […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is which party will prevail in a competition for collateral as between buyers of the collateral and secured parties. While secured parties might expect to prevail with respect to their collateral most of the time, buyers of goods also have expectations that are protected with respect […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is which party will prevail in a competition for collateral as between sellers and the creditor with a security interest in the debtor’s assets. While secured parties might expect to prevail with respect to their collateral most of the time, sellers of goods to a debtor […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is which party will prevail in a competition for collateral as between sellers or lenders having a purchase money security interest (“PMSI”) and other creditors with a security interest in the debtor’s assets. While secured parties might expect to prevail with respect to their collateral most […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is how a secured creditor goes about maintaining a perfected security interest in order to prevail against others who might claim the same collateral. This topic primarily requires a careful reading of UCC §§ 9-513 and 9-515 and a basic understanding of how a secured party […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin evaluates when a transaction described as a “lease” will be considered a sale with a retention of a security interest and covered by Article 9. In particular, it will describe the situations that suggest that a lease is a true lease and those in which the lease is actually […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is some of the basic concepts of bankruptcy, as well as the automatic stay, and some ways you might find to get around it. While most courses on secured transactions focus on U.C.C. Article 9, which is state law, sometimes you will find that a debtor […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin discusses the nature of security interests, as well as some of the basic vocabulary that you will need to understand the concepts, using the rules set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code Article 9. The rules of Article 9 are state statutory law. The primary terms of art associated with […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin discusses how a secured creditor goes about perfecting its security interest in order to prevail against others who might claim the same collateral. This topic primarily requires a careful reading of UCC § 9-310 and a basic understanding of how a secured party attaches its security interest in the first […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin explains the use of after-acquired property clauses and future advances given by secured creditors. This topic primarily requires a careful reading of UCC § 9-204 and a basic understanding of how a secured party attaches its security interest in the first place. By the podcast’s conclusion, you should be able to […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin explains how a secured creditor that does not file a financing statement goes about perfecting its security interest in order to prevail against others who might claim the same collateral, and includes tips about the type of questions that might appear in the bar exam. This topic primarily requires a […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin explains how a secured creditor decides what debtor name it should use on a financing statement when perfecting its security interest. This topic primarily requires a careful reading of UCC § 9-503, § 9-506, and a basic understanding of how a secured party attaches its security interest in the […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is the nature of foreclosure of a security interest and, in particular, the right of a secured creditor to obtain possession of collateral after default. Like in many areas of the law a thorough understanding of secured transactions requires you to use the correct vocabulary relevant […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin discusses the transformation of collateral subject to a security interest, in particular whether a security interest exists in proceeds, products, offspring, accessions, and the like. This topic primarily requires a careful reading of UCC § 9-315 and a basic understanding of how a secured party attaches its security interest […]
The topic of this podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin is to summarize and evaluate the nature of security interests covered by Article 9. It will also cover transactions that are within the scope of UCC Article 9 even though the parties may not have intended to create a security interest. The primary code section associated […]
This podcast by Professor Jennifer Martin discusses how a secured creditor can perfect a security interest in goods that are or might become fixtures in order to prevail against UCC or real estate claimants of the same collateral. This topic primarily requires a careful reading of UCC § 9-334 and an understanding of what is […]
Professor Glesner Fines discusses the relationship between law school and jobs. This is the fifth and final podcast from Professor Glesner Fines that accompanies her book “Materials for Law School Success,” available for free from CALI’s eLangdell® Press. Professor Glesner Fines has written numerous CALI lessons on a variety of legal topics. Her lessons are listed […]
Professor Glesner Fines explains why you should re-visit last semester’s law school exams to improve your performance this semester and to ensure that you know the subject for use in law practice. Her suggestions include how best to review your own exam and how to prepare for a meeting with your former professor to discuss […]
Professor Glesner Fines explains how create an outline for your law school class that reflects what you have learned and prepares you for your exam. This podcast is the third in a series of Lawdibles from Professor Glesner Fines. The series of podcasts accompanies her book “Materials for Law School Success,” available for free from […]
Professor Glesner Fines speaks with a 1L student about how to brief a case and the relationship between briefing a case and writing an exam. This podcast is the second in a series from the author that accompanies her book “Materials for Law School Success,” available for free from CALI’s eLangdell® Press. Professor Glesner Fines […]
Professor Glesner Fines speaks with an entering law student about the factors that influence law school success, including resources, attitude, cooperation and challenge. This is the first in a series of podcasts from Professor Glesner Fines that accmpanies her eBook, “Materials for Law School Success,” available for free from CALI’s eLangdell® Press. Professor Barbara Glesner Fines’ numerous CALI […]
What is the difference between comparative negligence and assumption of the risk? This Lawdible helps students learn to recognize the differences between the two most important affirmative defenses to a negligence claim — assumption of the risk and comparative negligence. Professor Fordham works through a hypothetical that highlights the differences between assumption of the risk and comparative negligence. He then explains […]
How can an opponent impeach a hearsay declarant, when the declarant does not appear in court? Find out in this Lawdible. When hearsay is introduced against a party, that party may impeach the Declarant using any techniques that could be used against a witness who testifies live in court. For example, evidence of past convictions […]
As an attorney, you will often receive funds from a client before you even perform any services for a client. Many attorneys require payment of a retainer or an advance for future services. What’s the difference between the two? What legal ethics issues do retainers and advances create? Professor Barbara Glesner Fines of the University […]
Evidence about a person’s character for impeachment purposes gets treated differently from evidence about a person’s character to show how he or she acted out of court. What are these differences and why does the law have them? When a party wants to show how someone acted out of court, using character evidence for that […]
In this Lawdible, Prof. Leslie Yalof Garfield of Pace Law School discusses the principles of causation, a concept addressed in several first year courses. Professor Garfield points out the difference and similarities between proving causation in Tort and proving causation in Criminal Law. The discussion clearly highlights how the two concepts should be treated in […]
Why does so much evidence about a defendant’s character get admitted, even though the law supposedly rejects the propensity inference? This question highlights a fundamental problem in evidence law – the shaky rationale for the anti-propensity rule, and the complications surrounding the many exceptions to the rule. Professor Arthur Best will address these issues and […]
Writing a memo on a state law issue involves understanding the nature of jurisdiction and judicial hierarchy. In case selection, the researcher is confronted with selecting the best cases that explain the law as well as selecting supplemental cases that provide for the best factual analogies. In this Lawdible, Professor Karin Mika of Cleveland-Marshall College […]
Both the fifth and the sixth amendments’ rights to legal counsel may apply when authorities are seeking information from a suspect. But how are these rights different? And in what situations do either of these rights apply? In this Lawdible, Suspect’s Right To Counsel, Professor Edwin Butterfoss of Hamline University gives you a very straightforward […]
How can unmarried adults protect their interests when living together outside of marriage? In this Lawdible, Professor Len Biernat answers this question and other legal issues involved in the cohabitation of unmarried couples. Along the way, he covers issues of family law and contract law that go along with this situation. Audio: Legal Issues involving […]
The standard, broad definition of hearsay is “an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of whatever it asserts.” The last part of the hearsay definition (“the truth of the matter of whatever it asserts”) is essential to understanding hearsay, but that part can be tricky for law students who first learn the hearsay rule. […]
In this Lawdible, Prof. Glesner Fines discusses a common question students have in her Professional Responsibility course: can a simple mistake, amounting to nothing more than negligence on the part of the attorney, equal incompetence and leave an attorney open to disciplinary action? We know that simple negligence (for example, a missed filing deadline) can […]