Never miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Podbean!University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law’s expert faculty give legal insight on important news topics. Subjects covered range from U.S. Supreme Court decisions, sports law, technology, and more.
Astros Sign Stealing
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Professor Mike McCann discusses the legal side of the Houston Astros being accused by Major League Baseball of sign stealing. This controversy hits many legal topics, including conspiracy, fraud, trade secrets, and the impact of technology in sports. Read More
Separation of powers, partisanship, and the Trump impeachment
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Professor John Greabe discusses the separation of powers, the effects of partisanship, and the impact it has on the Trump impeachment. Read More
The Attack on Iran
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses how the killing of General Soleimani has increased tensions between Iran and the United States, raising questions on whether the president can attack foreign nations without notifying congress and the international implications of attacking holy sites. Read More
What Are New Collar Jobs?
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Associate Dean Tonya Evans breaks down the onset of new collar jobs in the economy and how they are shaping the future of education. Read More
Legalization of Sex Work
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the changing nature of global tourism, migration, and the widespread awareness of human trafficking which has led to difficult times for Amsterdam’s legal red light district and other attempts to legalize sex work. Legalization of Sex Work Read More
Blockchain and the Sports Industry
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Associate Dean Tonya Evans discusses the impact blockchain will have on the sports industry, especially around the moves Spencer Dinwiddie, of the Brooklyn Nets, has made using Ethereum. Read More
The James Harden Dunk
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Professor Michael McCann discusses how a mistaken call by the referees on a James Harden dunk has led the NBA to step in, with the final result of the Rockets and Spurs game in the air until a decision is made. Read More