Common Law

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Though much divides us these days, there are still some things we all share in common. One of them is law. From the kind of health care we receive to the laws that determine what’s a ticket and what’s a court date, law is everywhere. “Common Law” gives insight into the laws around us and what’s next. This season, Dean Risa Goluboff hosts with “Co-Counsel” Danielle Citron, John Harrison, Cathy Hwang and Greg Mitchell, who are also UVA Law professors. Transcripts are posted at commonlawpodcast.com.

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S2 E1: The Nonsmoker Revolution 01.10.2019 34:58

After the U.S. surgeon general released a landmark report on the dangers of smoking, lawyers and activists helped curb a public health epidemic, UVA historian Sarah Milov explains.

Season 2 Preview: When Law Changed the World 25.09.2019 1:48

The second season of “Common Law” explores pivotal moments when law — and lawyers — changed the world. Hosts Risa Goluboff and Leslie Kendrick look back at turning points that shed light on the world today and how we got here. Tune in Oct. 1 for the first episode.

Episode 10: Science and the Gavel 18.06.2019 33:12

With scientific evidence an intrinsic and complex part of today’s court cases, can judges keep up? Senior U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York discusses challenges and opportunities for jurists.

Episode 9: A Change of Faith at the Supreme Court 11.06.2019 41:26

UVA Law professors Richard Schragger and Micah Schwartzman join Cornell’s Nelson Tebbe to discuss the evolution of the Supreme Court's jurisprudence on religion.

Episode 8: Killer Robots and the Algorithms of War 04.06.2019 44:08

As tech transforms traditional warfare, UVA Law professor Ashley Deeks explains how national security is changing and discusses whether the law can keep up.

Episode 7: The Lawyer in Your Computer 21.05.2019 39:15

From courtroom apps to analyzing law texts, UVA Law professor Michael Livermore explains how technology is reshaping legal processes and yielding new insights.

Episode 6: A Future With Autonomous Vehicles 07.05.2019 58:22

UVA Law professor and insurance and torts expert Kenneth Abraham and alum Mike Raschid ’86, chief legal officer and vice president of operations at Perrone Robotics, discuss what a future with autonomous vehicles will mean for liability and beyond.

Episode 5: How Law Can Make a Difference in Health Outcomes 23.04.2019 36:18

Public health policy expert and UVA Law professor Dayna Bowen Matthew ’87 explores social and legal factors — such as where you live and your race — that affect health outcomes, and how lawyers and doctors are teaming up to confront these challenges.

Episode 4: The Law and Ethics of 'Game of Thrones' 09.04.2019 50:56

We take a break from this season’s focus on the future of law to explore the future (and past) of Westeros with Virginia Solicitor General Toby Heytens ’00 and Professor Mila Versteeg.

Episode 3: Taxing Big Tech and the Future of International Tax 26.03.2019 42:22

UVA Law professor Ruth Mason explains why the world is at a crossroads on international tax, as nations consider how to ensure that corporations like Google, Amazon and Apple are paying their fair share in a digital economy.

Episode 2: How Blockchain Could Change Everything 12.03.2019 43:48

UVA Law professor George Geis and attorney Mayme Donohue of Hunton Andrews Kurth discuss the impact of blockchain — the same technology fueling the rise of cryptocurrencies — on a range of industries, including law.

Episode 1: The Innocence Update 28.02.2019 45:35

Best-selling author John Grisham and UVA Law Innocence Project Director Deirdre Enright discuss the latest on innocence cases, forensics and the future of criminal justice.

Episode 0: Meet the Hosts 28.02.2019 27:15

Risa Goluboff and Leslie Kendrick interview each other, talk about why they wanted to start a podcast and discuss what this season will focus on.

Introducing “Common Law” 22.02.2019 2:08

Hosts Risa Goluboff and Leslie Kendrick, dean and vice dean of the University of Virginia School of Law, preview their new podcast, “Common Law.”