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Topics of Discussion:
- Announcements
- Purdue Pharma Settlement Update
- Breakin’ Down the Law – North Carolina Sneak 9/11 Vote
- Andrew Explains Brexit Legislation
- T3BE – Answer
OA315: North Carolina & Brexit
Don’t forget Opening Arguments LIVE in Los Angeles, CA on October 12, 2019. Here is the link!!
In this week’s Deep Dive Tuesday, we take a look at two crazy stories — one from last week, and one from… 2016. Yes, it’s time for OA finally to tackle the mess that is Brexit now that we have various court rulings around the concept of “prorogation.” What the hell is that? Listen and find out! And, as a bonus, we’ll also talk about the craziest story out of North Carolina — and believe us, that title has a lot of contenders!
We begin, however, with a brief update on the settlement reached with Purdue Pharma in the Ohio MDL that we discussed in Episode 311. Hint: Andrew was definitely right about this one!
Then, it’s time for an absolutely bonkers story involving state legislators in North Carolina tricking Democrats into celebrating a 9/11 memorial… so that they could have a stealth session to override a gubernatorial veto. Did that really happen??!? (Yes.) How?!? And what happens next? Listen and find out!
After that, it’s time for the OA explainer on Brexit just in time for today’s UK Supreme Court oral argument. Find out what court said what and how that all interacts!
Then, it’s time for #T3BE. Can Thomas stop a show-worst six-question losing streak? With a real property question??!? Listen and find out!
Appearances
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Show Notes & Links
- We discussed a potential Purdue Pharma settlement in Episode 311; you can read media coverage of that reported settlement here.
- This is Section 22 of the North Carolina Constitution that allowed this crazy gamesmanship regarding the veto.
- Finally, click here to read the Scottish Court of Session decision regarding Brexit and proroguing.
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OA216: Court Packing & More (w/guest Chad Schneider)
Today’s (thankfully) Kavanaugh-free episode takes a look at Florida Governor Rick Scott’s blatant court packing attempt with the Florida Supreme Court, and the lawsuit filed by Common Cause to try and stop him. What will happen? Listen and find out!
First, though, we begin by revisiting our controversial episode (197) on 3-D printed guns by bringing on a real-life expert in 3-D printing to handle some technical questions and understand the arguments and counter-arguments regarding the proliferation of cheap and dangerous handguns.
After that, we delve into Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s transparent attempt to game the system to pack the Florida Supreme Court. What does this mean for “Constitutional Hardball” and the state of the law in Florida? Listen and find out!
Then, we give you a brief preview of next week’s story on California’s net neutrality law.
Finally, we end with an all new Thomas (and Chad) Take The Bar Exam #96 regarding the breach of an employment contract. Remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!
Recent Appearances
Thomas will be at QED in Manchester, UK on Oct. 13 and 14.
Show Notes & Links
- We first discussed 3-D printed guns back in Episode 197.
- Click here to read the Slate article on Scott’s effort to pack the Florida Supreme Court, and you can also read the 2017 lawsuit filed by Common Cause (and others) that was rejected by the Florida Supreme Court.
- Check out guest Chad Schneider’s business, Root3 Labs.
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