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OA365: Every Melody Ever, Part 1
Today's episode brings you our first look at the efforts by Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin to copyright "every melody ever" as part of a way of reconceptualizing copyright law as it applies to music. SPOILER: We're going to have Riehl and Rubin on the show to discuss their work in more d...
2020-03-03 05:04:41 +0000 UTC View Post#T3BE 168 - Early Answer for Patrons
Thomas got back in the win column with an easy one this week. Yes, it was (C), ex post facto. Sometimes you have to not overthink it. Thomas is now 93-for-168 (55.4%).
2020-03-02 00:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Andrew's Full Lecture!
We hope you enjoy Andrew's full sports law guest lecture as a thank you for being patrons!
2020-02-28 19:16:46 +0000 UTC View PostOA Bonus: Baseball Law Slides
We'll be uploading the audio later today, and here are the slides that accompany Andrew's lecture!
2020-02-28 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostOA364: Will The Supreme Court Shield Trump's Taxes? (No.)
Today's episode takes a deep dive into the just-filed briefs in the Trump v. Mazars litigation pending before the Supreme Court regarding the legitimacy of the House's subpoenas for Trump's tax returns. Is the law on the House's side? (Yes, yes it is.) Are we confident ...
2020-02-28 04:38:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Q&A Live Thread for THIS SUNDAY, March 1!
Tune in live on YouTube on Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 pm Eastern / 10:30 am Pacific. And you know the drill - submit your questions here and upvote with the heart the ones you want to see answered!
2020-02-27 21:59:52 +0000 UTC View PostOA363: Good News About Ex-Felons in Florida
Today's episode brings you some good news from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals with respect to Florida's effort to restore the vote to felons who have completed their sentences -- and the Republicans' ongoing efforts to stop it. We also revisit the emoluments clause litigations pending in...
2020-02-25 03:53:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe Briefs 3!
We were going to take a week off of videos, but then this happened! Share it out!
2020-02-24 21:12:54 +0000 UTC View Post#T3BE - Early Answer for Patrons
Well, this was a disappointing end to Thomas's 7-question win streak, with an answer that made so sense to him (and likely not many of you, either). Thomas picked (D), but the correct answer was, in fact, (B). He's now 92-for-167 (55.1%).
2020-02-24 00:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostOA362: The Pardon Power (Or: Blagojevich, Milken, and Trump, Oh My!)
Today's episode takes a deep dive into the history and contemporary use of the Presidential pardon power in light of President Trump's decision to pardon and/or commute the sentences of 11 various and sundry monsters. We figure out exactly what the power was supposed to mean and what it mea...
2020-02-21 05:05:12 +0000 UTC View Post
OA361: DC Sides with Trump in Emoluments Case?
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Today's episode features a quick Andrew was... something segment about the ERA. Then we talk about the recent ruling in an emoluments case against Trump. Was it devastat...
#T3BE 166 - Early Answer for Patrons
Thomas's winning streak now runs to 7 by picking (D)! He's now 92-for-166 (55.4%)!
2020-02-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostEpisode 2 of The Briefs is Out!
Please pretty please, watch, share, and subscribe!
2020-02-15 23:43:06 +0000 UTC View PostOA360: The Tuesday Afternoon Massacre
Today's episode covers the "Tuesday Afternoon Massacre," in which Donald Trump's tweets prompted his sycophantic Attorney General, William Barr, to overrule career prosecutors and file a "Supplemental and Amended Sentencing Memorandum" reversing the government's position from literally th...
2020-02-14 04:42:34 +0000 UTC View Post
OA359: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) & Baseball Law!
Make sure to check out our YouTube video and subscribe to the channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh69ZSnZzc4&t=1s
Today's EXTRA LONG episode breaks down the recent ratification of the Equa...
2020-02-11 04:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post#T3BE 165 - Early Answer for Patrons
By choosing (B), Thomas's win-streak has reached an impressive six in a row! He's now 91-for-165 (55.2%).
2020-02-10 00:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostFirst Video is Here!!! Nancy Pelosi: Document Law FUGITIVE!
The first OA Brief is live! Please please please share it out and subscribe to the channel! We hope you like it, and would like to thank the great Callie Wright extensively for her brilliant editing and hard work.
Here's to a new phase of OA!
2020-02-09 23:24:33 +0000 UTC View PostEXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Opening Arguments is finally going to try to take YouTube by storm! Andrew and I have been wanting to make video content for a while, but it's super challenging, especially with our 2 podcast a week schedule. However, we think we've found a format that will work. It's called "Opening Arguments: T...
2020-02-08 23:30:29 +0000 UTC View PostQnA 28
Sorry for the delay in posting this! Feel free to alert me (Thomas) next time I forget.
2020-02-07 20:04:05 +0000 UTC View PostOA358: Can Trump Block New Yorkers From Global Entry? (No.)
Today's episode takes place in the aftermath of the Trump impeachment sham. We take a minute to heap praise on Sen. Mitt Romney, who had the courage of his convictions, before delving into the obvious fact that this president is now empowered to seek revenge on his enemies, starting with th...
2020-02-07 04:59:10 +0000 UTC View Post
OA357: Ok, WTF Iowa?
We're on for a bonus pod talking about the bungled Iowa Caucus.
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2020-02-04 22:30:39 +0000 UTC View PostOA356: The Future of Flynn (w/guest Marcy Wheeler)
Today's episode features an in-depth interview with investigative journalist and prolific blogger Marcy Wheeler (a.k.a. emptywheel), who has a novel take on Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn who, as our listeners know, fired Covington & Burling, hired a loon, and has tried to withdraw his guilt...
2020-02-04 05:06:05 +0000 UTC View Post#T3BE 164 - Early Answer for Patrons
Thomas's winning streak rolls on to 5 in a row with (B)! He's now 90-for-164 (54.9%).
2020-02-02 23:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostOA355: Honest Answers to Impeachment Questions
Today's episode tackles six questions raised during the first day of cross-examination at the impeachment of President Trump and gives you the real answers, from a legal point of view, minus the spin (on both sides)! We tackle the standard for impeachment, past judges who have been...
2020-01-31 04:40:29 +0000 UTC View Post