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Serious Trouble

An irreverent podcast about the law

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Because I Got Highly Likely to Lose an Anti-SLAPP Motion

The Tate brothers want bail but are unlikely to get it; Rep. Max Miller's ex-wife is suing him for recklessly publishing a naked photo of their minor child; Afroman files an unwise lawsuit.

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Who's to Judge Jeanine?

Jeanine Pirro and Doug Burgum face off in the Oval Office, as Reflecting Pool prosecutions fall apart; Anthony Fauci takes the Fifth; Yale Law School alumnus Stewart Rhodes is un-convicted.

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Comey's Got the Moves

Four James Comey motions attack his prosecutions; Trump is told to disclose financial information in his BBC lawsuit; Chirayu Rana is suing JP Morgan again.

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Later, Tater

Andrew and Tristan Tate are detained pending extradition to the UK; a fired interim US Attorney sues to get his job back; people file stupid defamation lawsuits.

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Stretching the Limits of the Courts

Judge Kathleen Williams is very displeased about how her court was used; E. Jean Carroll gets (some of) her money; Boosie Badazz has not been pardoned.

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Humphrey's Executioner

The Supreme Court says independent agencies are unconstitutional, except for their large adult central bank; John Bolton did some really dumb shit; the Stop WOKE act is put to sleep.

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At Least the Fancy Lawyers Are Still Getting Rich

David Lat joins us for an update on Big Law in the age of Trump settlements and lawsuits. Plus: AI in law, Big Law payscales, and the Monsanto decision.

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America's Next Top Tort

There's more trouble at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago; Tyra Banks hires Clare Locke to sue Netflix for defamation; Sam Bankman-Fried is trying not to enjoy prison too much.

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A Vouch Too Far

Broadview Six grand jury transcripts show embarrassing misconduct by AUSA Sheri Mecklenburg; Matt Taibbi loses again; sometimes, voluntary intoxication is a defense.

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This Shrek Film Was Not In Theaters

Those 35 retired judges are bending Judge Kathleen Williams's ear; Randolph Moss 86'es the National Park Service's 86ing of 8647 signage; is it illegal to text Shrek's dick to a State Senator?

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