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Law'd Awful Movies #17: My Cousin Vinny

We're finally bringing you our most requested title, My Cousin Vinny! Who are we to refuse our fine, fine patrons!

OA160: Schrodinger's Andrew

In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the things Andrew Was Right about over the past few weeks (yay!) as well as the things Andrew Was Wrong about (boo!).  It's Schrödinger's Andrew Day!

In the pre-show segment, the guys go through the scenario for all of our 2018-03-30 06:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post

QnA 9!

Thomas was eventually here for this one! Lots of great patron questions answered.

Patron Live QnA #9!!

F it, we'll do it live!

OA159: What Was So Bad About Watergate? Part 1: The Saturday Night Massacre

Today's episode takes our time machine back to 1972, as Richard Nixon's Committee to Re-Elect the President ("CREEP") planned the break-in to the Watergate Hotel Complex that set in motion the criminal conduct that led to the only time in our nation's history when a President has resigned in disgrace.  Exactly what happened...

Patron Q&A #9 Open Questions Thread

This is where you should post your questions (and vote for your favorites) for Andrew to answer during the LIVE Patron Q&A on Tuesday, March 27 at 5:30 pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern.

OA158: Cambridge Analytica

In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss the scandal regarding Cambridge Analytica.  Is there a legal angle?  Have crimes been committed?  Listen and find out!

In the pre-show segment, Andrew helps out our reporters by giving theme the question they need to be asking regarding Stormy Daniels, wh...

OA157: Are Originalist Judges Qualified? (w/guest David Michael)

Way back in Episode 49, Andrew argued that lawyers who claim to follow in the footsteps of Antonin Scalia-style originalism should be disqualified from serving on the U.S. Supreme Court, and that Democrats on the Senate Judi...

QnA 8!

Due to a scheduling issue, Thomas wasn't able to make it to this one, but fortunately Andrew also has some legal training and was able to tackle the questions without him!

OA156: Conor Lamb & Pennsylvania Recounts

In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss Congressman-elect Conor Lamb's victory in Tuesday's PA-18 special election and whether the Republicans will be able to recount the results.

After that, Andrew walks through the history of prior restraint under the First Amendment in light of a recent Nevada decision den...

OA155: Corporations Are People, My Friend... (and More Stormy)

Today's episode tackles a popular article in The Atlantic which implies that, but for the machinations of one dude in the 1880s, corporations might not be "people," today.  Is it tru...

OA154: Stormy Daniels is a Legal Genius

This emergency episode examines the Complaint filed by Stormy Daniels seeking a legal determination that the Settlement Agreement entered into between her, Donald Trump's lawyer, and (allegedly) Donald Trump is not legall...

OA153: March Madness on Yodel Mountain

Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent FBI investigation into NCAA basketball.

First, though, the guys take another trip to Yodel Mountain, stopping at base camp to discuss Michael Rogers, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, Rick Gates, and everyone's favorite villain, Paul Manafort.

During the main segment, Andrew ...

TTTBE #65: Early Answer for Patrons

The answer was "D," meaning that Thomas is now on a two-question winning streak.  Most of you lacked faith in our intrepid co-host, however, guessing either "B" or "C."

Nobody guessed "A," and it was Thomas's first elimination for good reason; sprinkling vomit powder is obviously not willful and deliberate premeditation t...

Law'd Awful Movies #16: Matlock - The Judge

Matlock!!! We finally did it! It was everything we ever wanted it to be and more!

here's the episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jhobyL5kgU

OA152: Discrimination is for Dick's?

In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals' en banc decision in Zarda v. Altitude Express, ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's ban on discrimination on the basis of sex applies to sexual orientation as well.  This is a follow-up ...

Patron QnA8!

OA151: Equal Access, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and HR 620

Today's episode takes a look at HR 620.  What does it mean, and why does Congress want to make changes to one of the most successful, bipartisan, and beloved pieces of legislation in the past 30 years?

First, though, the guys update  break down a recent decision from the Eastern District of New York also enjoining Tr...

OA Patron Q&A Questions Thread

Post your questions here for Andrew for the LIVE Patron Q&A this Wednesday, 2/28 at 8:30 pm EST/5:30 pm Pacific, and don't forget to vote up the questions you want answered!

TTTBE #64: Early Answer for Patrons

The answer was "B," meaning that Thomas (and many of you!) broke his two-question losing streak.  Thomas analyzed this question exactly correctly!

Involuntary manslaughter involves the "lesser" states of criminal mens rea of either (1) criminal negligence or (2) misdemeanor-manslaughter, which is not pres...

OA150: Janus, The Angry Roman God Of Doorways (And Labor Law?)

In this fast-breaking episode, Thomas and Andrew preview a significant labor case scheduled for oral argument before the Supreme Court this coming Monday, Janus v. AFSCME.  You'll know all about it before the news breaks!

In the initial segment, "Andrew Was Wrong" returns with listener criticism ove...

OA149: Russian Indictments & Utah Silence (feat. Bryce Blankenagel)

Today's emergency episode breaks down the indictments issued in the Mueller probe on Friday, focusing on the shadowy, Putin-funded Internet Research Agency.  What does this mean in terms of Yodel Mountain?&...

TTTBE #63: Early Answer for Patrons

This was another fiendishly hard question that no one got right.

The answer was "B."  Despite all appearances, this statement is likely admissible as non-hearsay.

Hearsay, according to Rule 801 of the Federal Rules of Evidenc...

OA148: The Parkland Massacre

 In this emotional episode, Thomas and Andrew begin by discussing the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, Florida.

After that, the guys break down the recent settlement between Waymo (the Google-backed  automotive company) and Uber regarding allegations of stolen trade secrets in the na...

It's New Intro Quote Time!

It's that time again!  That's right, it's time for us to change the show intro quotes.  So, you know the drill: post audio or video clips here with a time stamp and upvote the ones you like best, and we'll take the best ones and use them for the new show intro.

The new quotes will debut in OA151!

OA147: The Satanic Temple (featuring Lucien Greaves)

Today's episode features a full-length interview with the co-founder of The Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves.   This episode is part of a two-part crossover with 2018-02-13 02:58:49 +0000 UTC View Post

OA146: Clearing the White Board!

In this "lightning round" episode, Andrew tackles more than the typical three stories we cover on the show.  How much more??  Listen and find out!

Potential topics include:  the budget showdown and sequestration, the recent Supreme Court rulings on gerrymandering, the Nunes memo, the Federal Reserv...

OA145: Britt Hermes and German Defamation Law

Today's episode features a full-length interview with former naturopath turned whistleblower Britt Marie Hermes.  We talk about her amazing career and the recent defamation lawsuit filed against her under German law.

After that, we answer a quest...

Pre-Superb-Owl #TTTBE 61 Answer

It's "D."  Thomas's analysis of assault was exactly correct.

Thomas is now 35-for-61 (57.4%), and 2-of-3 on ogre-related questions.

OA144: Our Football-Free Superb Owl Edition

If you want football-themed Opening Arguments, check out Episode 57 and 2018-02-02 04:50:18 +0000 UTC View Post