Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 34 - Goldman Sachs GC & Epstein, Duke Sues Its QB, NYC Labor Strike Wave, and When ICE Shows Up At Work

In this episode of Across the Bar, Laura Brounstein and Peter Rahbar dive into the legal firestorms kicking off 2026! ⚖️ From the C-suite to the sidelines, the "rules of engagement" are changing fast. 🔥Inside this episode:The Goldman Sachs Dilemma 🏦: We break down the latest drama surrounding GC Kathryn Ruemmler and the reported scrutiny over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Is this a PR crisis or a major legal liability for the bank? 🏛️Duke Sues Its Own QB 🏈: Darian Mensah is in "transfer portal limbo" after Duke University filed an unprecedented lawsuit to enforce an NIL contract. Are there any rules in college sports? 🏟️The Winter of Discontent 🪧: NYC is in the midst of two major union battles. We analyze the 15,000-nurse strike and the unconventional unionization battle at Breads Bakery. 🏥🥖AI in the Office 🤖: Workplace-related AI suits are here. We discuss the legal risks of using AI for hiring and whether AI is good or bad for jobs.  💻Know Your Rights 🛡️: If ICE shows up at your workplace, do you know the difference between a judicial warrant and an administrative one? We give you the essential legal playbook. 📋