Episodes
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What Does "Practice Ready" Really Mean?
In the June episode of "The Legal Impact," we talk with Courtney Brooks, interim dean of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. We explore her emphasis on "Practice Ready" and what that means both inside and outside the classroom.
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From the Flintstones to the Jetsons: How NH's Gaming Industry Has Evolved
During his more than 15 years overseeing New Hampshire’s gambling industry, Charlie McIntyre, executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission says, “We went from the Flintstones to the Jetsons. Now we do full-fledged gaming. There are 14 casinos we now regulate. You can now…
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The Shifting Political Landscape is Drawing More Individuals to Public Service Lawyering
While almost half of beginning law students say they want to work in public service, by graduation those percentages fall dramatically. Still, the trend is changing: these days more newly-minted lawyers are choosing careers in government and the nonprofit sector, as the ever-shifting political...
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Legal Practices are Learning that Training in AI has Never Been More Important
With Artificial Intelligence increasingly used in legal practice, our guest today says it’s time for everyone - from first year law students to the most senior law firm partners - to be trained on AI. We’re talking on “The Legal Impact” with Robert Lucic. He’s an attorney at Sheehan Phinney Bass…
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Diving Deep into the NH Constitution
Bryan Rome, a second-year student at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, was given the chance to teach New Hampshire’s legal community a thing or two about the state’s unique constitution. In this latest episode of The Legal Impact, Rome explains how his research project with the Rudman Center...
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Passports, Trans Rights, and the Supreme Court
In November, the U.S. Supreme Court gave a temporary “green light” to a Trump Administration policy concerning transgender Americans and their passports. The State Department will now only issue passports that match the applicant's sex as shown on their birth certificates.
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Trade, Tariffs, and the Courts
Trade, tariffs, and the courts: On this month’s episode of The Legal Impact, we examine the arguments behind a US Supreme Court case over extensive tariffs put in place by the Trump Administration in early 2025. Lower courts have ruled that the White House overstepped its authority under the law…
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The Risk Collaborative - Navigating Risk Around the Globe
Our guest on The Legal Impact is UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law alumna Sabrina Segal. She’s Director of The Risk Collaborative, an initiative that fosters partnership, knowledge-sharing and advocacy among non-profits, non-governmental organizations, and funders. From the tiny charity in your...
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AI & the Role of the Library
In an era of instant information, where Artificial Intelligence will not just answer your question but write the essay for you - what is the role of the law library? Or even…books? We find out, on the latest episode of “The Legal Impact.” Our guests are two longtime law librarians at UNH-Franklin...
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Reviving the "Alliance for Progress"
On this episode of The Legal Impact, Professor Stanley Kowalski recalls President John F. Kennedy's South American initiative called the "Alliance for Progress," unveiled sixty years ago. Kowalski says it's time to revive this effort, but updated for our times: promoting a stable, prosperous…
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Remembering David Souter's Impressive Legals Career in NH
This month on The Legal Impact, we remember former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who died in May. We'll hear about Souter's impressive legal career in NH, long before he went to Washington...also, why his appointment to the High Court didn't turn out to be the "slam-dunk" for...
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The Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program
The Daniel Webster Scholar Honors program: UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law's unique approach toward training lawyers who are ready to practice on day one after graduation. Over the 20 years since its launch, the DWS program has drawn national attention and praise. In this episode of The Legal...
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Mediation's Role in our Legal System
Mediation: Its huge role in our legal system. Our guest is Melinda Gehris of Prism Conflict Solutions. She's also an adjunct professor at UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law, where she teaches dispute resolution.
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Challenges to Academic Freedom
On this episode of "The Legal Impact," we talk with UNH-Franklin Pierce Law Professor Seth Oranburg about how colleges and universities are reacting to the Trump Administration's threat to withdraw federal funding from schools that engage in speech that runs counter to its agenda on diversity,...
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Speaking Frankly, IP Attorney Patrick Muffo Shares His Journey
Alumni are in the spotlight, on the latest episode of The Legal Impact! Our guest is Patrick Muffo, an intellectual property attorney at the Polsinelli Law Firm in Chicago. He graduated in 2007 from what was then called Franklin Pierce Law School. His experience deeply shaped his life, so much so...
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The Legal Landscape for Sports Gambling, with Professor Mike McCann
In the new year, congress will look again at laws around sports betting, which has exploded since a twenty-eighteen U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing states to legalize wagering on sports. Today, on The Legal Impact, one of the country’s leading experts on this topic, Michael McCann. He's...
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Voting Laws
In the four years between the last two presidential campaigns, hundreds of new election laws have been passed in states around the country, including New Hampshire. With a major election just behind us, The Legal Impact looks at the ever-shifting legal landscape around voting, with Professor…
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The High Cost of Healthcare
On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Professor Lucy Hodder explains why care is so expensive in this country. Listen to this fascinating overview by one of our state’s leading experts. Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by...
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Campus Protests and Free Speech
On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, we explore First Amendment rights of free speech and free assembly in light of anti-war demonstrations last spring on college campuses around the country. Our guest is Seth Oranburg, professor at UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law. He describes common...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Part 2
A special two-part series on The Legal Impact! There were so many key decisions decided by the high court this year, we decided to present them in two episodes. Part Two covers a half-dozen other important decisions, ranging from government regulation, environmental protection, local homelessness...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Part 1
A special two-part series on The Legal Impact! There were so many key decisions decided by the high court this year, we decided to present them in two episodes. Part One covers the so-called “Trump Docket” - those rulings concerning the former President, including the immunity case. Part Two will...
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The "War on Drugs": A Legal Perspective
More than fifty years after President Nixon’s famous “War on Drugs'' speech, the problem has not abated. Over the decades, states and cities have adopted a wide array of laws, trying to find balance between public safety and helping those who struggle with addiction. In the latest episode of The...
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What is the NextGen Bar?
On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, we learn more about this new bar exam and what will change. Our guest is UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law's Kevin Frost, an assistant professor of Law and Director of Academic Success. He says the NextGen Bar "has the promise to be significantly better"...
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DNA Evidence & Privacy
On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, we talk with UNH-Franklin-Pierce Law Professor Albert “Buzz” Scherr. Professor Scherr is a nationally-recognized expert on DNA in our criminal justice system. Listen in, as he describes how DNA can be used…and mis-used. Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater...
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Understanding the Legal Cases Against Donald Trump
On the latest episode of The Legal Impact, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Assistant Professor Daniel Pi walks us through the key legal actions pending against the former president. There’s a lot to unravel, but Professor Pi is an excellent guide. Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for...
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Life as an International LLM: Praise Mabeokwu
On this month’s episode of The Legal Impact, we meet Nigerian law student Praise Mabeokwu. She offers fascinating and funny reflections on her experience coming to New Hampshire and UNH Franklin Pierce: from key differences in legal education to bland American food to the first time she saw snow....
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Privacy & Data
In this episode, Professor Mailyn Fidler discusses 4th Amendment Law, unraveling the intricacies of interpreting and defining reasonable expectations of privacy. Listen as she dives into the evolving landscape of privacy in relation to government actions, examining the pivotal role of statutes…
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Interning at Fenway Park: Emily Bensadoun’s Legal Journey
In this episode, 3L Emily Bensadoun shares her unique journey from a business and hospitality major at Florida State University to a legal intern at the Boston Red Sox. Listen as she deep dives into her previous job experience, applying to law school, building legal connections, and the...
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Her Judicial Legacy
Professor Ryan Vacca is our guest on The Legal Impact, with highlights from the new book he co-authored, called "The Jurisprudential Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg." We explore the evolution of Justice Ginsburg's judicial philosophy, the cases and issues for which she's well known - plus...
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Revolution in Administrative Law
Professor John Greabe unpacks his concern with what he calls a "Revolution in Administrative Law" by the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing cases in administrative law and changes in the High Court's approach. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes!
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250: AI Impact on the Legal Industry
Professor Bill Murphy breaks down the potential impact of large language artificial intelligence tools, like ChatGPT, on the legal industry. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Forbes, "Lawyer Used ChatGPT In Court—And Cited Fake Cases. A Judge Is Considering Sanctions":...
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249: Groff v. DeJoy
Professor Seth Oranburg discusses the recent Groff v. DaJoy decision and the impact it will have on employment law and religious freedom. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Watch "Religious Rights after Groff v. DeJoy: Legal Analysis and a Jewish Perspective on Religion & Work" on Professor...
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248: Research Controversy at Stanford University
Professor Stan Kowalski discusses Stanford’s President Marc Tessier-Lavigne stepping down and whether we can trust research data. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Nature, "Medicine is plagued by untrustworthy clinical trials. How many studies are faked or flawed?"...
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247: Summer 2023 SCOTUS Wrap-up
Professor John Greabe gives a wrap-up for some of the major SCOTUS cases for summer 2023 term including FAIR v. Harvard, National Pork Producers v. Ross, Moore v. Harper, and more. Read the majority opinions on the cases: STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS, INC. v. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD...
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246: New Hampshire Insurance Department
2L Emalee Peterson discusses her experience interning at the New Hampshire Insurance Department and her supervisor, Enforcement Council Joshua Hilliard, JD '14, talks about administrative law and his role at the department. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Learn more about the New Hampshire...
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245: The Durham Report
Professor Buzz Scherr dives into The Durham Report, covering the 2016 Trump v. Clinton election points of contention and the FBI's missteps working around politics. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Read the full Durham Report: https://www.justice.gov/storage/durhamreport.pdf Learn more about...
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244: EA, Commanders’ Trademark, and Robinson Memorabilia
Professor Michael McCann talks about his recent Sportico articles; including the latest in EA and NIL, Commander's trademark dispute, and Jackie Robinson memorabilia causing SEC issues. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Learn more about our Sports & Entertainment Law Institute at...
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243: Medicaid Changes and Hospital Mergers
Professor Lucy Hodder discusses the end of continuous Medicaid enrollment from the COVID-19 public health emergency and the impact of hospital mergers in New Hampshire. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Learn more about our Health & Policy Programs at...
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242: Ethics and SCOTUS
Professor John Greabe discusses the Supreme Court of the United States' code of ethics and the messy impact of politics and personal relationships. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Learn more about the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at...
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241: The Trump Indictment
Professor Buzz Scherr breaks down the felony indictment of former President Donald J. Trump in New York State Supreme Court and the political situation surrounding it. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Read about the indictment:...
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240: Silicon Valley Bank
Professor Seth Oranburg discusses the many mistakes made leading to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and what lessons can prevent more incidents like this from occurring. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the Hybrid JD program at https://law.unh.edu/hybridjd Get an email...
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239: New Hampshire Bail Reform Laws and the Data
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses his recent Union Leader opinion piece on bail reform, the data that New Hampshire's laws have been successful, and the murder of Daniel Whitmore. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Read Professor Scherr's article:...
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238: Elon Musk and Twitter
Professor Seth Oranburg discusses the legal angle on the turbulent takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk and the surprising revelations in the Twitter Files. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the Hybrid JD program at https://law.unh.edu/hybridjd Get an email when the latest…
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237: Flores, Workers’ Comp, and NIL
Professor Michael McCann gives an update on the Flores lawsuit, workers' comp and Emmanuel Acho, and the challenges around the NCAA's latest NIL policy. Produced and Hosted by A. J. Kierstead Learn more about the Sports & Entertainment Law Institute at https://law.unh.edu/seli Get an email when…
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236: War Crimes and the Ukraine Conflict
Professor Buzz Scherr discusses the war in Ukraine and the latest around investigation and prosecution of war crimes committed by Russia. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google...
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235: SEC v.LBRY
Professor John Orcutt discusses the ruling in SEC v. LBRY, the impact of “the Howey Test," and the complex situation of blockchain and securities. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple…
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234: SFA, ‘Slavery Loophole’, NIL
Professor Michael McCann discusses his recent Sportico articles covering the SCOTUS Students For Fair Admission case, NCAA debate around the ‘Slavery Loophole’, and NCAA NIL changes. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly...
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233: Breaking the Vicious Cycle Fragmenting National Law
Professor Ryan Vacca discusses his co-authored article "Breaking the Vicious Cycle Fragmenting National Law" that discusses how fragmenting developed and a possible solution. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by...
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232: Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case
Professor John Orcutt breaks down the tax fraud charges placed against Trump Organization and the guilty plea by their former CFO Allen Weisselberg. Produced and Hosted by A J. Kierstead Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple...
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231: Patenting Human Genes
Professor Jorge Contreras, James T. Jensen Endowed Professor for Transactional Law and Director of the Program on Intellectual Property and Technology Law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, discusses the legal impact of patenting human genes, especially as it relates to the…
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