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Case By Case: A Legal Podcast
by Klare Marie Essad
Hi there! I'm Klare, and this is Case by Case, a legal podcast. On our shorter episodes, I review legal cases with some good friends, while on our longer episodes, I invite legal experts onto the show to tell us about their area of law. If you have any interest in the US legal system, you're going to want to listen to Case by Case!
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Birthright Citizenship: Wong Kim Ark v. United States
Klare and Clay release the first episode ever recorded and discuss the landmark Supreme Court case, Wong Kim Ark, birthright citizenship, and what the future holds for the definition of US citizenship.
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Tariffs: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Klare covers the very recent US Supreme Court Case, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, and tariffs!
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Trademark and Trad Dress: Deckers Outdoor Corp. v. Last Brand Inc.
Klare kicks off season 2 talking about trademarks, trade dress, Ugg boots, Quince, and Uncrustable PB+J sandwiches.
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REWIND: United States v. Skrmetti : Hormonal blockers for transgender minors
Rewind! Klare and Taryn discuss the 2025 case, United States v. Skrmetti, hormonal blockers for transgender minors, the equal protection clause, and substantive due process.
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REWIND Shipwrecks : US v. Thompson
Revisit one of Klare's favorite episodes. Klare and Kate discuss US v. Thompson, shipwrecks, and the law!
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REWIND: Polygamy and Bigamy, Reynolds v. United States and State v. Holm
The listeners have spoken! This is the most listened to episode of 2025. Revisit laws surrounding bigamy, the US Supreme Court case, Reynolds v. United States, and the Utah Supreme Court case, State v. Holm.
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REWIND: Where Do Laws Come From?
Revisit the first episode of our podcast and learn how US law operates!
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What's Next: Major Headlines
Klare wraps up the year and talks about major criminal cases and US Supreme Court cases that will develop in 2026. She also discusses Kim K and the bar exam.
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What's Next: Family Law
Klare covers newly discovered relatives, estate planning, parenthood for same-sex couples, and surrogacy.
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What's Next: AI and the Law
Klare discusses AI, the practice of law, music, tort negligence, and upcoming legal issues in 2026.
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Abolishment of Slavery: Dred Scott v. Sanford
Klare covers citizenship, the abolishment of slavery, diversity citizenship, and the case, Dred Scott v. Sanford.
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Abortion: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Klare and Taryn discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the history of abortion laws, and where abortion laws stand today.
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The Pledge of Allegiance: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
Klare and Taryn continue the "bad law" series and discuss "The Pledge of Allegiance mandates", the overturned case, Minersville School District v. Gobitis, the current law, West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, Jehovah's Witnesses, and other related cases.
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Japanese Internment Camps: Korematsu v. United States
Klare talks about "bad laws", Korematsu v. United States, and Japanese Internment Camps.
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Haunted Houses: Stambovsky v. Ackley
Klare covers the New York court case, Stambovsky v. Ackley, haunted houses, property law, and contract law.
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Interracial Marriage and The Death Penalty: Loving v. Virginia
Klare brings another Franken-episode and covers interacial marriage and the US Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia with her husband Clay. She then explains the current state of death penalty sentencing.
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Salem Witch Trials
Klare discusses the Salem Witch Trials, British law, the court system in the early American colonies, and where laws concerning witchcraft stand today.
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Unlawful Searches & Seizures and Prenuptial Agreements: United States v. Montoya de Hernandez & In re Estate of Hollett:
Klare combines two unrelated topics to form a Fanken-episode! She first discusses United States v. Montoya de Hernandez and searches and seizures along international borders. She then discusses prenuptial agreements and when they don't hold up in a court of law.
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Haaland v. Brackeen: Native American Adoptions
Klare and Taryn discuss the US Supreme Court case, Haaland v. Brackeen, Congressional overreach, the 10th Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, family law, and the history surrounding the adoption of Native American children in the United States.
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Garland v. Cargill: Gun Control and Mental Health Laws
This is part two of our series on school shootings. Klare discusses the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Second Amendment, Garland v. Cargill, bump stocks, and laws surrounding mental health.
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People v. Crumbley: Justice After School Shootings
This is part one of a two-part series in which Klare discusses the legal aftermath of school shootings. In this episode, Klare discusses different ways victims can get justice by covering the criminal case People v. Crumbley, and a legal settlement stemming from a school shooting.
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Taylor Swift's Copyrights Explained
Klare talks about Taylor Swift and US Copyright Law.
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Kelo v. City of New London: Government Takings
Klare discusses the case Kelo v. City of New London, eminent domain (government takings), and public use.
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Frank Sinatra Mugshot Explained
Klare and her mom discuss the story behind Frank Sinatra's mug shot.
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Expert Episode: Ken Essad
Klare and her dad, Ken, talk about auto accidents and the civil and criminal cases that can arise from a car crash.
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Poppi Class Action Settlement Explained
Klare discusses the Poppy Soda class action settlement.
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Kidd v. Springhill Hospitals, Inc.: Ransomware Attacks
Klare and Taryn discuss ransonware attacks on hospitals.
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Com. v. Schaible: Murder and Manslaughter
Klare reviews the 2014 Pennsylvania case, Com. v. Shaible, homicide statutes, and the difference between murder and manslaughter.
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The Court Martial of Eddie Slovik
Klare and Taryn discuss the court martial of Eddie Slovik, the military court system, and the draft.
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Expert Episode: Judge Sheila Calloway
Klare speaks with Judge Sheila Calloway, who oversees the juvenile court system in Nashville.
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Mahmoud v. Taylor and Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton: First Amendment in 2025
Klare reviews the 2025 Supreme Court Cases, Mahmoud v. Taylor and Free Speach Coalition, Inc v. Paxton, the free exercise clause, freedom of speech, and standards of judicial review.
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Roper v. Simmons: Criminal Sentencing for Minors
Klare and Taryn discuss the landmark Supreme Court case, Roper v. Simmons, the death penalty, and criminal sentencing for minors.
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Trump v. CASA, Inc.: Injunctions
Klare and Clay discuss a recently issued Supreme Court opinion concerning the case, Trump v. CASA and injunctions.
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Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants and Garcia v. Starbucks Corp.: Hot Coffee!!
Klare and Clay discuss hot coffee, Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurant and Garcia v. Starbucks Corp., torts, and product liability.
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United States v. Thompson : Shipwrecks
Klare and Kate discuss shipwreck laws and the federal circuit case, United States v. Thompson. *We had some audio difficulties but we really enjoyed this topic. Hopefully, we can upload a new audio soon!
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Mapp v. Ohio: Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Klare and Taryn review the US Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio and discuss fruit of the poisonous tree.
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Reynolds v. United States and State v. Holm: Polygamy and Bigamy
Klare and Taryn review the current state of bigamy (polygamy) laws using the federal case Reynolds v. United States and the Utah case, State v. Holm.
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Gideon v. Wainright : You Have the Right to an Attorney
Klare and Clay review the landmark case, Gideon v. Wainright.
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Where Do Laws Come From?
This is our first episode! This episode is a little different from our regular programming. Klare gives a quick rundown of our main sources of US law.
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Introduction
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi there! I'm Klare, and this is Case by Case, a legal podcast. On our shorter episodes, I review legal cases with some good friends, while on our longer episodes, I invite legal experts onto the show to tell us about their area of law. If you have any interest in the US legal system, you're going to want to listen to Case by Case!
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