The Legal Impact
Never miss an episode by subscribing on Apple, Google, Stitcher, and Spotify! University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law’s legal experts give the legal angle on the latest news topics. Subjects covered range from U.S. Supreme Court decisions, sports law, technology, and more.
The Legal Impact: Podcasts, Baseball, and Defamation
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Professor Mike McCann talks about the defamation lawsuit decided against Lo Duca for claims made about MLB Umpire Joe West. Read More
The Legal Impact: Branding and Cannabis
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Shabnam Malek, of Brand & Branch LLP, discusses the expanding world of cannabis and intellectual property, delving into trademarks and the conflicts caused by federal prohibition. Read More
The Legal Impact: Satan Shoes
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Professor Alexandra J. Roberts talks about the MSCHF Satan Shoes trademark complaint by Nike, a product sold to promote the Lil Nas X song, "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." Read More
The Legal Impact: Copyright Jurisprudence of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Professors Ann Bartow and Ryan Vacca join the show to talk about their article on the copyright jurisprudence of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Read More
Profiles: Ryan Vacca
Friday, March 19, 2021
Professor Ryan Vacca’s journey shows how you can find your own place in the legal community. He forged his career in the intellectual property education space, but was not afraid to step out to find ways to improve how the federal court system works. Also, learn how taking a class, titled "Murder," was the spark for him to study law. Read More
The Legal Impact: Jury Selection for the Derek Chauvin Trial
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the complications of the jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. Read More
The Legal Impact: Global Spots in the Pandemic
Friday, March 12, 2021
Professor Michael McCann gives a wrap up of our event examining the role of contaminants and testing, and the playing of the Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Profiles: Michael McCann
Thursday, March 4, 2021
A professor, journalist and leader in sports and entertainment law, Professor Michael McCann shares his journey in the latest edition of Profiles, where we get to know the Powerhouse people at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. Read More
The Legal Impact: Robinhood
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Professor John Orcutt breaks down the legal issues surrounding stock trading service Robinhood, stemming from the subreddit WallStreetBets investing in Gamestop. Read More
The Legal Impact: The Constitution and Democracy in Troubled Times
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Professor John Greabe discusses whether a textualist-originalist approach to constitutional interpretation actually serves democratic interests, as many of its proponents claim. Read More