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The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the SCOUTUS ruling on the SB 8 vigilante abortion law and what it might mean for the Dobbs case.  Then, they address how the dangers of gerrymandering might be limited with legislation, before outlining how executive privilege may or may not apply to Mark Meadows and give updates on the recent news coming out of the 1/6 commission. Get #SistersInLaw M...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the arguments in the Dobbs abortion case that is being decided in the Supreme Court.  Then, they analyze the latest developments in the 1/6 prosecutions and the role of executive privilege, before examining how Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell are using the actions of men in their lives to try and bolster their legal defense. Get #SistersInLaw M...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to celebrate Sherrilyn Ifill’s legacy at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund of using the law as a force for justice.  Then, they discuss the differences in how men and women are treated in public life and the role of clothing in speech, before explaining the critical importance of gender diversity on corporate boards and in making key decisions. Get #SistersInLaw Merch :...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to try and find sense in the Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty verdict, and look at the worrying social forces that it’s unleashed.  Then, they examine the legacy of racism and the hurdles that have come up finding a representative jury for the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, and break down the latest in the upcoming case facing Ghislaine Maxwell. Get #SistersInLaw Mer...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the status of the subpoenas for Trump’s Presidential documents and the fresh indictment of Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress.  Then, they look at the factors in the ongoing case against Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin, and the importance of jury selection and how it’s affected by the ruling in Batson V. Kentucky. Get #SistersInLaw Merch : For our just...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the recent challenges to abortion hitting the courts and the consequences if Roe vs. Wade is repealed.  Then, they examine the Supreme Court case helping determine the future of concealed carry laws and the true meaning of the 2nd Amendment, and the way the term ‘pushy women’ is used in our culture and by the media. Get #SistersInLaw Merch : For our j...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the latest developments in the trials of Kyle Rittenhouse and the importance of legal language in that case, some of the Charlottesville rioters, and the killers of Ahmaud Arbery.  Then, they discuss how newly available vaccines for children can come up against parental rights, and the impact and importance of diversity in legal education. Get #Sister...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the principles of prosecution, the oversight powers of Congress, and how they relate to January 6th.  Then, they emphasize the power of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and its connection to the Petito case, before laying out the elements of fraud connected to Mimi Rocah’s case against the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester. Get #SistersInLaw Merch...

The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the limits of executive privilege and the likelihood that Steve Bannon is arrested.  They also discuss the steps the DOJ is taking to reform the criminal justice system by investigating police and prisons, before breaking down the recent arrest of the two spies in West Virginia and the legal differences between thinking about a crime and attempting it. Tr...

Get #SistersInLaw Merch : For our just released ethically sourced T-Shirts, Hoodies, Tote Bags, Stickers, Pins and Water Bottles ,  support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store . The #SistersInLaw meet this week to update you on the latest developments on the Texas Abortion Law and what the injunction on it might mean for its future.  Then they lay out t...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the cases facing the Supreme Court and their possible impact on our laws before diving into the practice of gerrymandering, how different states are handling it, and the racial implications it has for our system.  Then, they explain NDAs and the arbitrator’s recent strike down of the one Donald Trump had entered into with Omarosa. Transcript Links To Thi...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the R. Kelly trial and the role of racketeering charges in his prosecution.  Then they look at the latest aggressive lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against his own niece and the NYT, before reviewing the latest developments in our country’s abortion wars and the challenges developing to the recent Texas Law. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To sign up...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to make the case for the voting rights bill currently before Congress.  Then, they examine the charging of Michael Sussman by Trump’s appointee John Durham relating to his investigation of the origins of the Russian inquiry, and discuss our history of civilian control of the military, how it relates to the chain of command, and recent events. Transcript Links To Th...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to see if anything can be done about the Texas Abortion Law and what role Merrick Garland would have in stopping it.  Then, they debate whether cameras in our courtrooms would help ensure more transparency and a more accessible legal system, before sharing their experiences and thoughts about the tragedy our country suffered on 9/11. Links To This Week’s Sponsors G...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to take on the Texas Abortion Law and why it fails so many women and give some advice to anyone considering law school.  Then, they analyze the latest developments in the Theranos trial and what it means for Elizabeth Holmes, before weighing the potential release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and how it ties into our ideas of justice, rehabilitation and punishment...

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases.  Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case.  After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our elections....

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their go to negotiation strategies to give you the perfect tools for any situation-- whether you’re going up against an opposing counsel or a representative of the Taliban.  Then, they celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and lay out the work we still need to do, before discussing the laws affecting the refugees seeking asylum in our country. Fo...

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice.  They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward? For full tra...

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use.  Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air. Additional Reading From The #Sisters:...

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena.  They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics. Recent Articles From The #Sisters: Kimberly Atkins Stohr on...

The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy.  Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the Whi...

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/nassar-and-the-fbi-the-kraken-voting-rights The #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions.  Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics,...

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/trumps-lawsuits-defending-journalists-gorsuchs-actions/ The #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies.  Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it?  Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend...

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/trump-org-voting-rights/ The #SistersInLaw are back again this week following a special episode about the release of Bill Cosby to discuss the legal fate of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and whether he might flip.  Then, they take on Brnovich vs. DNC and the need for voting rights-- with a little bit of celebration of Ju...

The #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby.  Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it?  Have times really changed? For full notes and transcript go to the episode webpage: https://politicon.com/podcasts/bill-cosby/ GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW:  Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Win...