UNH School of Law Podcast: Recent Episodes
University of New Hampshire School of Law
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law's expert faculty give legal insight on important news topics. https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses at what point a cyber attack should be treated as an act of war, stemming from the recent discovery of the US escalating cyber attacks on the Russian power grid. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead NY Times article:https://nyti.ms/2KiTwMl Join Professor Buzz Scherr for a webinar on 6/25 at noon discussing "State-Sponsored Cyber War: What You Need to Know”: https://bit.ly/2L0mKiC https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses how US Customs and Border Patrol searches in New Hampshire at the Canadian border has raised concerns over effectiveness and what happens with what is found during those searches. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Similar podcast of interest, "Migrant Crisis: Asylum Primer" with Adjunct Professor Cathy Chesley: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/migrant-crisis-asylum-primer/ Buzz in the Concord Monitor on the subject: https://www.concordmonitor.com/ACLU-files-motion-against-evidence-gathered-in-New-Hampshire-border-patrol-I-93-stops-14297389 https://law.unh.edu
Jeanne Hruska, Political Director for the ACLU of New Hampshire, discusses our Civil Liberties & the Presidency series which has covered many civil rights policy subjects and how these are being approached on the campaign trail by presidential candidates. This series is presented by the Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire (ACLU-NH) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Listen to the first five Civil Liberties & the Presidency events: William Weld: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-william-weld/ Tulsi Gabbard: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-tulsi-gabbard/ Marianne Williamson: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-marianne-williamson/ Julian Castro: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-julian-castro/ John Delaney: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/civil-liberties-and-the-presidency-john-delaney/ https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses San Francisco's vote to approve a ban on police and other agencies on use of facial recognition software. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/us/facial-recognition-ban-san-francisco.html?searchResultPosition=4 https://law.unh.edu
Republican Presidential Candidate William Weld joined us for Civil Liberties and the Presidency. Previously he served as the 68th Governor of Massachusetts and the Libertarian Party’s nominee for VP in the 2016 election. This event was presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Policy and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. This is the UNH Law podcast, learn more about the law school and apply by visiting law.unh.edu. Opinions discussed are solely the opinion of the faculty or host, and do not constitute legal advice or necessarily represent the official views of the University of New Hampshire. Moderated by Jeanne Hruska, Political Director for the ACLU of New Hampshire. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead https://law.unh.edu
Professor Lucy Hodder discusses the legal angle on the recent outbreak of measles across the US, including enforcement around vaccinations and quarantines. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead More on the outbreak from the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/30/health/measles-outbreak-by-state-map.html?searchResultPosition=1 Learn more about Professor Hodder: https://law.unh.edu/person/lucy-hodder https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses how the decades long journey for a repeal of the death penalty in New Hampshire is close to being completed, with a decision expected in the next couple of weeks. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Concord Monitor on the repeal: https://www.concordmonitor.com/Governor-vetoes-death-penalty-abolishment-25303100 Learn more about Buzz: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-scherr https://law.unh.edu
Professor Mike McCann joins the show to discuss the legal fight over who won the Kentucky Derby, Maximum Security or Country House. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Mike's Sports Illustrated Article: https://bit.ly/2Vdo6rv Learn about our new Sports Wagering & Integrity certificate program: https://law.unh.edu/sports-wagering https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr joins the show to discuss the busy New Hampshire Legislative Docket, including Fair Chance Hiring, reforms to the NH Office of Cost Containment, bail reform, and DNA in abandoned materials. Episode on Fair Chance Hiring: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/?s=fair+chance Episode on Bail Reform: https://unhlaw.podbean.com/e/poverty-and-the-justice-system/ Learn more about Buzz: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-scherr https://law.unh.edu
Professor Michael McCann discusses how the company Relevent Sports has petitioned a New York court stating that U.S. Soccer Federation is breaking the law with their attempt to stop the first foreign league match on US soil. Mike's Sports Illustrated Article: https://bit.ly/2Gxg6MZ Learn about our new Sports & Wagering Integrity Certificate Program: http://law.unh.edu/sports-wagering https://law.unh.edu
Democratic Presidential Candidate and Congresswoman from Hawaii, Tulsi Gabbard, joined us for Civil Liberties and the Presidency. This event was presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Policy and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. https://law.unh.edu
Professor John Greabe joins the show to discuss the “Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election." We discuss the findings, next steps that congress might take, and the future of special counsels. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead John on NHPR: https://bit.ly/2IrE9QE Read the redacted “Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election,” posted by NPR: https://n.pr/2Xs3ayy NY Times Key Take Aways: https://nyti.ms/2UuB43L https://law.unh.edu
Author, lecturer, and activist Marianne Williamson, who is currently running for president as a Democrat, joined us for Civil Liberties and the Presidency. This event was presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Policy and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr talks about the impact of poverty on people who are going through the justice system, including his work on bail reform with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire. Learn more about Buzz: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-scherr https://law.unh.edu
Professor Michael McCann discusses how Michael Avenatti took to Twitter to accuse Nike of illegally conspiring to direct top elite basketball recruits to Nike-sponsored colleges, including implicating Duke's Zion Williamson. Professor McCann's Sports Illustrated article: https://bit.ly/2ZbueEa Learn about our new Sports Wagering & Integrity Program: https://law.unh.edu/sports-wagering https://law.unh.edu
UNH Law's Health Law and Policy Programs, The Concord Coalition, and The Warren Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership and Public Service held discussion of the nation's health care system, including federal, state and community responses and strategies to address cost growth. https://law.unh.edu Keynote presentation by US Senator Maggie Hassan Presentation of topics by Concord Coalition Director Robert Bixby Panelists:
Joseph Antos, Wilson H. Taylor Resident Scholar in Health Care and Retirement Policy at the American Enterprise Institute
Trish Riley, Executive Director of the National Academy for State HealthPolicy and President of it's corporate board
John McDonough, Professor of Public Health Practice, Dept. of Health Policy & Management at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Director of the Center for Executive and Continuing Professional Education
Moderated by Lucy Hodder, Professor of Law, Director of Health Law and Policy, UNH School of Law
Professor Michael McCann discusses the two misdemeanor solicitation charges that Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, is facing. Professor McCann's Sports Illustrated article on the case: https://bit.ly/2Y5koTE Learn about our new Sports & Wagering Integrity Program: https://law.unh.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/certificates/sports-wagering-integrity-certificate https://law.unh.edu
The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Service and the ACLU of New Hampshire hosted the second edition of the presidential candidate series Civil Liberties and the Presidency, which featured Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro, who previously has served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Mayor of San Antonio. Introduction by UNH Law Dean Megan Carpenter and Rudman Center Director John Greabe. Moderated by ACLU of New Hampshire Political Director Jeanne Hruska. Produced by A. J. Kierstead. https://law.unh.edu
Professor John Greabe discusses what executive privilege is and how it could impact the 81 document requests sent by congress to the Trump administration. Professor Greabe's Concord Monitor article on what executive privilege is: https://bit.ly/2Hqa6sa NY Times article on Trump's response to the document requests: https://nyti.ms/2SNfruG https://law.unh.edu
Professor John Greabe discusses a Louisiana law placing strict rules on abortion providers that has been blocked by the US Supreme Court. Center for Reproductive Rights Article:https://bit.ly/2Nulrb0 SCOTUS Blog:https://bit.ly/2E9VJUR Updated from the New York Times: https://nyti.ms/2tEJBXc Learn more about Professor Greabe: https://law.unh.edu/person/john-m-greabe https://law.unh.edu
Professor Michael McCann discusses how Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have reached a settlement with the NFL, bringing the controversy of kneeling during the national anthem with no finding. Professor McCann's article on the settlement: https://bit.ly/2E1wGTF Learn more about Professor McCann: https://law.unh.edu/person/michael-mccann https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the recent Jeff Bezos blog post accusing the National Enquirer and its parent company AMI of extortion. Original Blog from Jeff Bezos: https://medium.com/@jeffreypbezos/no-thank-you-mr-pecker-146e3922310f https://law.unh.edu
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that the topless ban in Laconia is legal, to discuss this unique case, Professor John Greabe joins the show. NHPR article on the decision: https://bit.ly/2X76nEn Learn more about John Greabe: https://law.unh.edu/person/john-m-greabe https://law.unh.edu
The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Service and the ACLU of New Hampshire hosted the new presidential candidate series Civil Liberties and the Presidency, which featured Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney, former congressman from Maryland's 6th congressional district. Introduction by UNH Law Dean Megan Carpenter and Moderated by ACLU of New Hampshire Political Director Jeanne Hruska. Produced by A. J. Kierstead. https://law.unh.edu
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses how a US Judge in California has ruled that authorities can’t force people to unlock mobile devices with biometric information. Engadget article on the ruling: https://engt.co/2MIu01z Forbes article on the ruling: https://bit.ly/2HDgCg5 Learn more about Professor Scherr: https://law.unh.edu/person/albert-e-scherr https://law.unh.edu
Professor Michael McCann discusses how a wrong call near the end of the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams NFC Championship game has left fans wondering about ways to still get the Saints to the Super Bowl Sports Illustrated Article: https://bit.ly/2R9Psgu Learn more about Michael McCann: https://law.unh.edu/person/michael-mccann https://law.unh.edu
The recent migrant crisis at the border has brought the United States asylum and border enforcement process to the news cycle. In part two of this two part series Adjunct Professor Cathy Chesley, Director of New Hampshire Catholic Charities' Office of Immigration and Refugee Services, discusses the situation at the souther US border and asylum seekers from South and Central America. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn about our Immigration Clinic: https://law.unh.edu/academics/experiential-education/clinics/immigration-law-clinic https://law.unh.edu
The recent migrant crisis at the border has brought the United States asylum and border enforcement process to the news cycle. In part one of this two part series Adjunct Professor Cathy Chesley, Director of New Hampshire Catholic Charities' Office of Immigration and Refugee Services, dives into how and when people are considered asylum seekers and refugees. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn about our Immigration Clinic: https://law.unh.edu/academics/experiential-education/clinics/immigration-law-clinic https://law.unh.edu
Professor John Greabe discusses the case of New Hampshire resident Robert Frese, who was arrested for criminal libel after making accusations against a police officer on Facebook. The charges against Frese were dropped and he is now suing to have the statute declared unconstitutional. Professor Greabe is co-council with the ACLU in this lawsuit, representing Frese. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead NY Times Article on the case: https://nyti.ms/2Rt68np Learn more about John Greabe: https://law.unh.edu/person/john-m-greabe https://law.unh.edu
The government shutdown is effecting around 800,000 federal employees. This is also impacting one our students, 3L Maggie Haggerty, who joins me from Washington, DC while she waits for the SEC to reopen so she can complete her residency this semester. She touches on the administrative process to approve budgets, what is effected by the shutdown, and the budget approval failures that have taken place. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead https://law.unh.edu
Professor Mike McCann discusses the antitrust and anti-tampering policy implications of the Arizona Cardinals hiring college football coach Kliff Kingsbury. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Mike’s Sports Illustrated Article on the topic: https://bit.ly/2Fm3QA3 Learn more about Professor Mike McCann: https://law.unh.edu/person/michael-mccann https://law.unh.edu
Professor Lucy Hodder discusses how a federal judge in Texas has ruled that a key part of the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional and what that means for the future of the act. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead NY Times article on ruling: https://nyti.ms/2zZfdtS CNBC on the House Democrats' response: https://cnb.cx/2TnPiDF Learn more about Lucy Hodder: https://law.unh.edu/person/lucy-c-hodder https://law.unh.edu
Professor Ashlyn Lembree discusses the case Edible Arrangements v. Edible Commerce Consulting, which UNH Law's Intellectual Property and Transaction Clinic represented the local company Edible Commerce Consulting. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the IP and Transaction Clinic: https://law.unh.edu/academics/experiential-education/clinics/intellectual-property-transaction-clinic https://law.unh.edu
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 https://law.unh.edu
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 https://law.unh.edu
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 https://law.unh.edu
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 https://law.unh.edu
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 https://law.unh.edu
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
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
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
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
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 Follow the Rudman Center on Facebook and Twitter https://law.unh.edu/rudman-center
A New York jury in federal court convicted Adidas executive James Gatto, a consultant, and a recruiter for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for paying college recruits. Professor Michael McCann discusses the case in Sports Illustrated and on the podcast. Hosted and Produced by A. J. Kierstead Mike's Sports Illustrated Article: https://on.si.com/2D5fcYD Follow @McCannSportsLaw on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCannSportsLaw
The law school’s International Technology Transfer Institute, ITTI, does work all over the world and most recently Argentina. Director Stanley Kowalski joins the show to discuss this unique program. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Professor Stanley Kowalski's Bio: https://law.unh.edu/faculty/kowalski Learn more about the law school and apply by visiting https://law.unh.edu
Chief Judge Joseph Laplante of the US District Court of New Hampshire and Chief U.S. Probation Officer for New Hampshire Jonathan Hurtig join the podcast to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on the federal courts and their LASER Docket. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the LASER Docket: http://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/laser-docket Presented by, UNH Institute for Health Law and Practice: https://bit.ly/2JcG1um Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service: https://bit.ly/2POmId5 UNH Law Health Law and Policy Program: https://bit.ly/2N48bIk
The US Supreme Court recently green lit online sports betting. To dive into the legal impact of this, UNH Law has created the Sports Wagering and Integrity Certificate. Program Director and Associate Dean Michael McCann joins the podcast to discuss this ground breaking program and the state of the online online sports betting industry. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the new certificate at https://law.unh.edu/sports-wagering SportRadar's article on the program https://bit.ly/2Cudij0
Elon Musk faced a lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for his tweet saying he would take Tesla private at $420 per share. 3L Maggie Haggerty discusses the results of Elon's settlement with the commission. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead View the SEC Press Release on the settlement: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-226
The Kavanaugh nomination saga continues amidst allegations of sexual assault and an FBI investigation. Professor John Greabe, Director of the Warren B. Rudman Center, joins me to discuss. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the Ruman Cener at https://law.unh.edu/rudman-center
The report into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has been completed. Professor Mike McCann dives into it on his Sports Illustrated article and in this episode of the podcast. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Read Mike's Sports Illustrated article on the subject: https://on.si.com/2DCgdIL The full University of Maryland report, available via the Washington Post: https://wapo.st/2N6OrDy
The Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act passed the US Senate with extensive updates to how musicians are paid for licensing of their work. Joseph Scott JD'18 discusses the act, which will likely be passed in October. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Read the act, as passed by the Senate: https://bit.ly/2QcIiaX
Last week Professor Lucy Hodder presented at ARMI/BioFab USA's 2018 Fall Summit on "Understanding the Regulatory and Reimbursement Implications for Development of Engineered Tissue and Organs." Learn about her presentation and the work of BioFab USA. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Download the PDF of Lucy's Presentation: https://bit.ly/2pwJsTt Learn more about the Health Law and Policy Program: https://bit.ly/2N48bIk
Former Congressmen David Jolly (R-FL) and Patrick Murphy (D-FL) discuss how Congress got to its current state of division and gridlock and how, through bipartisan leadership, the nation’s political systems can function more effectively. Moderated by Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby. Presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service. September 18, 2018 https://law.unh.edu/rudman-center
The European Parliament passed the Copyright Directive with the controversial Articles 11 and 13. Visiting Professor Ray Friel of the University of Limerick School of Law breaks it down. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Article on the topic from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2Mp2Af0
Associate Dean Michael McCann discusses Alston v. NCAA, an antitrust lawsuit set to deliver another key student-athlete compensation ruling with wide-ranging implications. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Read his SI article: https://on.si.com/2x7GzNh Follow @McCannSportsLaw on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2NFBt4k
Professor Buzz Scherr, working with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire, issued a report titled “Lost Labor: The Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Record and Their Impact on New Hampshire’s Workforce.” The report outlines the importance of implementing Fair Chance Hiring, which is gaining support at the New Hampshire Statehouse. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Read the Report: https://bit.ly/2NwihWJ Concord Monitor opinion piece written by Buzz Scherr and Jeanne Hruska: https://bit.ly/2Qadokt
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 Follow the Rudman Center of Facebook and Twitter https://law.unh.edu/rudman-center
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Professor John Greabe highlights Justice Kennedy's career in the US Supreme Court and gives insight into President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his replacement. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Professor Behzad Mirhashem discusses the impact of Carpenter v. United States on 4th amendment protection of cell phone location data. Produced/Hosted by A. J. Kierstead
Professor Leah Plunkett offers insights into the Trump administration's decision to separate migrant children from their parents by putting it into the broader context of it how our justice system typically cares for children. Hosted/Produced by A. J. Kierstead
Associate Dean Michael McCann discusses Colin Kaepernick's collusion grievance against the NFL and the impact of players kneeling during the national anthem is having on the league. https://law.unh.edu
The recent Supreme Court decision on Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission has raised a lot of questions on subjects ranging from freedom of religion to discrimination based on sexual orientation. Learn the truth of the decision from Professor Buzz Scherr, including the background of the case and what the SCOTUS decision really means.