Ep. 172: The Shirtless Judge Who Shoved A Cop

A New York judge named Mark Grisanti is under fire after body camera footage obtained by Law360 showed him shoving a police officer and invoking his powerful connections following a shirtless brawl with neighbors. With Grisanti never charged with a crime, the video has sparked a broader conversation about whether Grisanti’s race and job led to lenient treatment. On this week’s show we’re breaking down the whole story, plus: A drugmaker racing for a COVID-19 vaccine vows not to sue for patent infringement; BigLaw giant Sidley Austin agrees to diversity its summer associates after a federal probe; and The Bachelorette returns with a new crop of lawyer-contestants.