Law Brief

The hundred-year-old proposed Equal Rights Amendment has never been adopted on a Federal level, but New Yorkers have an opportunity this fall to amend the State Constitution with an expanded version of the ERA. Three members of the Women in the Law Section of the New York State Bar Association – Frettra DeSilva, Laura Sulem and Morghan Richardson, join host Rich Schoenstein to discuss why these fundamental rights still need to be codified. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cybersecurity lawyer Annmarie Giblin joins Rich to talk about best practices businesses interacting with customers’ personal data, cyber insurance, cyber negligence, and how AI will change everything yet again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich is joined by Adrienne Koch and Vince Chang – the new and prior Presidents of the New York County Lawyers Association – to discuss NYCLA and some of the current issues being advocated by the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Sheeran scored a complete victory in the copyright trial over allegations that he plagiarized a Marvin Gaye song. Legal Commentator Terri Austin, who attended and covered the trial, joins Rich Schoenstein with a report of the proceedings, a discussion of the issues, and analysis of what it all means for the rights of musicians going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The host of the Pretty Lies & Alibis podcast, GiGi McKelvey, joins the host of this podcast, Rich Schoenstein, to talk about the True Crime genre, the Alex Murdaugh and Lori Vallow Daybell cases, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a wave of defamation lawsuits brought by high-profile athletes. What’s up with that? Sports lawyer and podcaster Dan Lust joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss such matters in football, baseball, basketball, and golf, along with legal requirements and strategic considerations that arise in such matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee voted to reject the nomination of Judge Hector LaSalle to serve as Chief Judge on the New York State Court of Appeals. New York State Senator Luis Sepúlveda believes the nomination should be advanced. He joins host Rich Schoenstein to discuss the status of the nomination, the candidate, the process and the path forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a broad rule essentially banning noncompete agreements. Can they do that? Should they? And what would be the implications? Host Rich Schoenstein is joined by employment lawyer and restrictive covenant guru David Kleinmann to break down the proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criminal Defense Lawyer and Legal Analyst Joshua Ritter joins Host Rich Schoenstein to talk about why some courts permit cameras in the courtroom and some don’t, the pros and cons of such assess, and the trends moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legal Analyst Marie Pereira joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss the verdicts rendered last week in the trial of defamation claims against Alex Jones in Connecticut, and the trial of the convicted murderer responsible for the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new season starts off with a discussion of the pending dispute between Elon Musk and Twitter, scheduled to go to trial this month. White Collar and Government Investigations Partner Robert Heim returns to the Podcast to talk over the issues with Host Rich Schoenstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The $45.2 million punitive damage award against Alex Jones may be severely curtailed by a Texas statute capping such damages. A $5 million punitive damage award against Amber Heard was reduced by applicable Virginia law to $350,000. Where do these caps come from, how do they work, are they fair to the parties and the juries, and are they constitutional? Georgetown Professor of Law Heidi Li Feldman joins Host Rich Schoenstein to discuss the matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Divorce and Family Lawyer Morghan Richardson joins Rich Schoenstein to talk about current trends including joint custody arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements covering pets, and the increasing use of mediation to resolve divorce disputes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthcare lawyer Steve Polyakov returns to Law Brief to talk to Host Rich Schoenstein about recent technology trends in healthcare, including telehealth, urgent care and pharmacy practices, and how those trends intersect with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The jury is in! Host Rich Schoenstein breaks down the verdict in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, the possibility of appeal, its broader implications for the #MeToo Movement, the reactions of the public and the parties since the trial ended, and why, even now, it makes sense for all involved to settle the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard takes a one week break before resuming, Rich Schoenstein is joined by Legal Analyst Dr. Tracy A. Pearson to discuss the status of the case, the relative credibility of the litigants thus far, what to expect and what it all might mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Rich Schoenstein is joined by sports and gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach to survey the various legal issues currently surrounding the NFL and the League’s defensive scheme in regards to such matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judge Gail Prudenti, Dean of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, joins host Rich Schoenstein, himself an alum and incoming member of the Hofstra Law Hall of Fame, to discuss the Law School’s 50-year history and plans for the future, as well as the current condition of the New York State Courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Schoenstein and his litigation colleague Jonathan Temchin discuss arbitration, when and why it might be used as an alternative to litigation, and how it differs from being in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intellectual Property Partner Mark Rosenberg joins Rich Schoenstein to talk about secondary sales of products on the internet, including the Amazon Marketplace, and how the original seller can protect themselves from such activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.