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Each episode will be a 15-20 minute dive into a diverse mix of legal topics, explored by members of the Saint Louis University School of Law faculty.
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Navigating Vaccine Requirements in the Workplace - Professor Elizabeth Pendo from 2021-09-15T17:26:18
With President Biden's announcement of his updated recovery plan, private and public companies in the United States have found themselves in the center of the nation's renewed effort to control the...
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Mask Mandates and Public Health Law - Professor Rob Gatter from 2021-09-09T20:01:24
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in parts of our country, students are heading back to the classroom and much of the workforce are heading back to the workplace. Meanwhile the politicians and the...
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Opioid Settlements & the Future of Addiction Treatment - Dr. Fred Rottnek from 2021-08-20T15:43:40
In 2020, almost 70,000 Americans died of an opioid related overdose. It is a public health crisis that knows no boundaries, including race, wealth or even the pandemic. In the past year, the court ...
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Student Speech and the Supreme Court - Professor Chad Flanders from 2021-06-30T17:37:16
The United States Supreme Court recently handed down a victory for student speech with the 8-1 decisions in the Mahanoy Area School District v B.L. case. As the world communicates more and more thr...
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Know Before You File: Tax Law in a Pandemic World - Professor Ordower from 2021-03-29T14:49:12
The past year has brought many changes in the way we live, work, and manage our finances. As we approach the April tax deadline, there are a lot of variables that could change how and what we file....
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Work and the Pandemic - Professor Matt Bodie from 2021-02-24T17:08:24
The coronavirus pandemic has arguably been the most altering event for the workplace in decades. While much of the workforce remains remote, many others, either by choice or necessity, work in pers...
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Race and the Law - Professor Santos Rutschman from 2020-12-10T16:35:27
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine has captured the world's attention. Pharmaceutical companies across the globe are competing for a top spot that will pull us out of this pandemic. What does this mea...
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Election Special - Legal Issues Facing Election Day and Beyond from 2020-10-27T17:07:46
In an election year like no other, we turn to our experts. In this special election episode we hear from Professors Chad Flanders, Anders Walker, Elizabeth Pendo, John Ammann, Greg Willard, Monica ...
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Navigating the Law School Admissions Process - Dean Michael Kolnik from 2019-11-15T22:45:04
The process of applying to law schools can be daunting. Navigating the requirements to ensure you find the best home for your legal education can be a difficult task. In this episode, we are taking...
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Our Irish Allies: A Look at the Future of the Emerald Isle - Ambassador Kevin O'Malley from 2019-10-16T22:22:21
The Republic of Ireland has once again found itself at the center of the Brexit debate as recent proposals put the long-standing border dispute front and center. While residents worry about trade a...
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A Look into Municipal Court Reform - Professor Brendan Roediger from 2019-09-19T19:26:31
It has been five years since the death of Michael Brown exposed a plethora of injustices in the St. Louis region. Five years since the region’s municipal court system came under fire, an issue that...
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Internationalism and Sovereignty in Today's World - Professor Monica Eppinger from 2019-03-21T20:51:29
Internationalism and Sovereignty in Today's World - Professor Monica Eppinger by Saint Louis University School of Law
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Racial and Gender Equity in Today's Climate - Professor Ruqaiijah Yearby from 2018-12-04T16:00:04
With the work of organizations like Forward Through Ferguson, racial equity has come to the forefront of conversations on race in St. Louis. Much research is being done on how change can happen in ...
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The Supreme Court Nomination Process - Lessons Learned - Professor Greg Willard from 2018-10-31T15:27:56
The confirmation process for Justice Brett Kavanuagh captivated the country. The stakes were high and the drama even more so. And some are now saying that perhaps the confirmation process is foreve...
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Navigating the Breakthroughs in Healthcare Innovation - Professor Ana Santos Rutschman from 2018-10-03T16:08:29
New technologies in healthcare are developed at a rapid pace with legal standards and the FDA often left playing catch up. From artificial intelligence to blockchain technology and nanorobots, regu...
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A Deep Dive into the Trial of Governor Greitens - Professor Walker from 2018-05-10T16:57:18
The trial of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has captivated the local and nationwide media and general public. The case is complex and the trial of a public official in office is rare. The charges ...
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Public Health in an Era of Alternative Facts - Professor Rob Gatter from 2018-03-16T19:43:10
Broad shifts in U.S. policy have long affected population in our country and beyond. As we face an era of alternative facts, distrust in research and isolationism, we experience a whole new set of ...
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Today's Tax Law: Changes, Challenges and Consequences - Professor Kerry Ryan from 2018-03-02T21:34:18
This January we rang in the new year with a new piece of tax legislation. One that was laden with controversy and confusion, not to mention many revisions, often making it difficult to decipher fa...
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Regulating Big Pharma: Lawsuits and Reforms - Professor Liz McCuskey from 2017-11-08T20:55:27
Regulating Big Pharma: Lawsuits and Reforms - Professor Liz McCuskey by Saint Louis University School of Law
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Alcohol Regulation in a Time of Transformation - Professor Gary Rutledge from 2017-09-22T19:31:41
The alcohol industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the United States. With the advent of the large conglomerates and the explosion of the micro-breweries and craft distilleries,...
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The Changing Landscape of Immigration Law in the U.S. - Professor Richard Middleton from 2017-06-28T20:37:19
It is hard to get through the day without hearing about or discussing immigration in the United States. The landscape is challenging and the law under the new administration is evolving, especially...
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The Future of Disability Law in the US - Elizabeth Pendo from 2017-05-02T21:57:29
As the current administration grapples with what to do with heath care in the United States, the future of 15 million people with disabilities, including children and seniors, hangs in the balance....
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The Second Amendment in Missouri and Beyond - Professor Anders Walker from 2017-03-10T21:27:21
The Second Amendment was a point of contention on the campaign trail and continues to be a hot topic in today's legislature. Recently, Missouri lawmakers expanded gun rights in the state, includin...
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Sports Law: On the field and in the courtroom - Broshuis and Brockmeyer from 2016-12-21T18:04:40
From contract negotiations to trademark protection, wage disputes and stadium deals, the practice of sports law spans across disciplines and interests. Each aspect has wide ranging implications, es...
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Prescription Drug Abuse: The Pharmacy and the Law - Elizabeth Chiarello from 2016-10-21T15:13:24
Prescription drug abuse is a prevalent problem across the country. What started as a health care issue has slowly become a problem facing our criminal justice system. As our society grapples with ...
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The Gig Economy - In the Court and On the Street - Professor Cherry from 2016-09-30T21:43:16
The gig economy - a term you may have heard a time or two in the past few years - is defined as an environment in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent wo...
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The Call for Clemency and the Criminal Justice System - Professor Ammann from 2016-09-16T21:21:57
Every year petitions for clemency collect on the Governor's desk. Recently the case of Timothy Prosser has gained attention. The Riverfront Times chronicled the story of this Missouri man who was s...
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Mergers in Healthcare and the Consumer - Professor Tim Greaney from 2016-09-01T20:10:45
This year the healthcare industry has been abuzz with the news that Aetna will move to merge with Humana and Anthem with Cigna. The U.S. Department of Justice does not agree and is taking the compa...
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Starting a Small Business - Professor Dana Malkus from 2016-08-11T15:49:02
St. Louis has a long history of being home to entrepreneurs. The city has served as a launching ground for many of America’s biggest and best companies and the region continues to thrive in a varie...
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The Patent Battle in the Supreme Court - Professor Yvette Liebesman from 2016-06-23T20:45:11
The U.S. Supreme Court recently put out a ruling on a critical patent case in Cuozzo Speed Technologies v Lee. The case addressed two important questions associated with how the United States Pate...
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The Fight Over Public Education - Dean Michael Wolff from 2016-06-09T13:34:35
There is currently a $42 million dollar fight over education in the city of St. Louis. Charter schools are staking claim on their funding while St. Louis Public Schools are insisting they are owed ...
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Healthcare Legislation in Missouri - Professor Sidney Watson from 2016-05-26T16:46:40
Missouri legislature has recently passed two bills that change the way health insurance is managed in our state. These changes have been a long time coming and finally put Missouri on par with man...
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Understanding the Ferguson Consent Decree - Professor Justin Hansford from 2016-05-12T17:55:23
The City of Ferguson, Missouri recently voted to approve the consent decree put forth by the US Department of Justice. The document included provisions that were meant to ensure protection of the ...
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Religious Freedom and the First Amendment - Professor Chad Flanders from 2016-04-28T18:37:58
From Indiana to Georgia and North Carolina, to right here in Missouri, religious freedom has been at the center of legislation presented amidst much state and nationwide controversy and discussion ...
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Policing the Police - Professor Roger Goldman from 2016-04-14T18:55:59
Most of us are lucky enough to only have positive interactions with police officers. But across the nation there are some cases of notorious police misconduct and sometimes, because of licensing i...
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Dying with Dignity: The Ethics and Legality - Professor Kelly Dineen from 2016-03-22T21:19:16
Beyond the headlines of right to die legislation, many patients and their families are faced with hardships and ethical dilemmas. This episode will explore the policies that can address issues of u...
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Choosing the next Vice President - Professor Joel Goldstein from 2016-03-14T17:48:29
Every election, months before an official candidate is nominated, the names of potential vice presidents are floated around. For each presidential candidate there are different factors to consider...
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The Internet Wants You to Lose Your Job - Professor Matt Bodie from 2016-02-16T21:42:30
It only takes one tweet, one Facebook post or even just an overheard conversation shared without your knowledge to go viral and your job is in jeopardy. Callis Family Professor of Law Matt Bodie e...
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling - Professor Marcia McCormick from 2016-02-16T21:37:32
More than 36 years after the concept of a glass ceiling was introduced it is still considered a point of contention for women in the workplace. Professor Marcia McCormick, director of the William C...
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