The Legal Impact

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 Kelsey Klementowicz. She’s an attorney, and an academic visiting professor at UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law, with a specialty in civil rights and election policy.  She has advised many groups nationwide about these issues.

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 The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 misconceptions around what these rights really mean, and gives examples of universities he believes got it right–and wrong.  Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 policies, and those perennial Supreme Court issues: guns and abortion. In Part One, we discussed the so-called "Trump Docket." Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 focus on other key high court decisions. Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 Legal Impact, UNH-Franklin Pierce Law professor and former Public Defender Melissa Davis explains the ever-shifting legal landscape around this issue, and why most of these approaches haven’t worked.  Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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" than the current exam, and should better reflect the reality of lawyering.  Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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.   Praise is at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law pursuing an LLM, or Master of Laws, degree.  Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!    Want more information?  Watch the virtual chat with Hitarth Parikh, a recent LLM alum from UNH Franklin Pierce: https://law.unh.edu/blog/2024/02/unh-franklin-pierce-llm-was-instrumental-my-professional-growth-ip-attorney-hitarth-parikh?utm_source=students&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=law-fy24  Register for a webinar on Mar 7, 2024 07:00 PM about the LLM program: https://unh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdeCqrTksGtEhXEzRv-STMFbWH2JuahgD#/registration

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 and the third-party doctrine in our digital age.  Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 intersection of sports and law!   Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy.   Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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 some surprises and common misconceptions. Produced by The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication and hosted by The Rudman Center's Laura Knoy. UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, Rudman Center News, "Conference Reveals Rich, Nuanced Portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Jurisprudence": https://law.unh.edu/blog/2023/10/conference-reveals-rich-nuanced-portrait-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-jurisprudence  Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our monthly episodes by subscribing on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and Pandora!

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!

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": https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2023/06/08/lawyer-used-chatgpt-in-court-and-cited-fake-cases-a-judge-is-considering-sanctions/?sh=6f2a5d957c7f Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify! UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu  Legal topics include technology, law, legal, research, writing, intellectual property, patent, trademark, academia

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 Oranburg's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/GLyrvnl6zNE  Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify! UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu  Legal topics include religious freedom, employment, business, constitution, scotus, US Supreme Court

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?" https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02299-wThe Stanford Daily, "Stanford president resigns over manipulated research, will retract at least three papers" https://stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19/stanford-president-resigns-over-manipulated-research-will-retract-at-least-3-papers/ Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify! UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu  Legal topics include research, technology, transfer, intellectual property, academia, education, ethics

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 COLLEGE: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/20-1199_hgdj.pdfNATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL ET AL. v. ROSS, SECRETARY OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-468_5if6.pdfMOORE, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SPEAKER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ET AL. v. HARPER ET AL.: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-1271_3f14.pdf Learn more about the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at https://law.unh.edu/rudman Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify! UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu  Legal topics include SCOTUS, constitution, news, elections, affirmative action, diversity, commerce, finance, freedom of speech

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 Insurance Department at https://nh.gov/insurance More about the Career Services Office at https://law.unh.edu/careers Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify! UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu  Legal topics include administrative law, insurance, risk, criminal, fraud, rules, civil law

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 our International Criminal Law & Justice Program at https://law.unh.edu/iclj Get an email when the latest episode releases and never miss our weekly episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify! UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is now accepting applications for JD and Graduate Programs at https://law.unh.edu  Legal topics include criminal law, special counsel, fbi, politics, news