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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review the Fani Willis hearing, describe the effect it will have on the RICO prosecution, and weigh the potential for her disqualification.  Then the #Sisters discuss the $350+ million civil fraud judgment against Trump, the damages caused by his fraud and tax evasion, the restrictions on his family’s business activities, and how the payment process works.  They...

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the judicial decisions affecting Trump’s prosecutions, including the SCOTUS ruling in Trump’s Colorado ballot case, the DC Circuit's denial of presidential immunity, and Alan Weisselbberg’s potential perjury in the NY fraud case.  Then, the #Sisters share their take on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on the decision not to prosecute President Biden...

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the delays from Judge Chutkan and Judge Engoron, civil bench trial verdicts, and the questionable effectiveness of the FBI’s search of Mar-A-Lago.  The #Sisters also dive into the facts surrounding the allegations of impropriety facing Fani Willis and one of her prosecutors, the possible consequences of their relationship, and how it affects the GA RICO t...

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the impact of Trump’s testimony during the conclusion of E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him, Peter Navarro’s sentencing, and the ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges.  The #Sisters then dive into the battle between the SCOTUS and Governor Abbott over the placement of razor wire at the border, and weigh whether we are moving...

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review E. Jean Carroll’s second civil case against Trump, the impact of his cases on the campaign, and developments in his ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges.  Then, the #Sisters explain the Article 2 requirements for the presidency, and pick apart Trump’s birther attacks on President Obama and Nikki Haley.  From there, they dive into the DOJ’s review of t...

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the biggest developments in Trump’s trials, including the prospect he gains presidential immunity,  his closing argument in the New York fraud case, threats to Judge Engoron, and the potential of a second judgment against him for defaming E. Jean Carroll.  Then, the #Sisters cover the allegations of corruption surrounding AG Fani Willis’ relationship...

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the efforts by Trump to get certiorari while he attempts to stay on the ballot amid 14th Amendment based removals, and weigh whether it is a legal or political decision.  Then, the #Sisters explain the legal battles being waged in Texas over important rights and freedoms.  First, they break down President Biden’s suit against Texas over immigration enforc...

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to look at Jack Smith’s in limine motion to shut down Trump’s ability to bring misinformation into the evidence of his D.C. trial, and how it affects the potential defenses and the case’s progression.  Then, the #SistersInLaw dive into the latest developments in the efforts to remove Trump from the ballot in Maine and other states, and explain why they rep...

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the CO Supreme Court’s decision to remove Trump from the primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and its national implications.  From there, the #Sisters break down the delay to Trump’s D.C. trial while his appeal of Judge Chutkan’s rejection of presidential immunity moves through the court system, before looking at how it affects his other...

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to share the latest updates from the prosecutions of Trump world, including the attempts at removal by Mark Meadows, the effects of the potential SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity, what constitutes obstruction of an official proceeding, and the trial schedule.  The #Sisters then explain the factors behind the $148 million ruling against Rudy Giuliani for hi...

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to give you a legal roundup of the latest developments in Trump world by covering the civil suit settlement and criminal charges filed against fake electors, and the rejection of Donald’s immunity appeal.  Then, the #Sisters discuss an abortion case in Texas challenging its strict ban that resulted in improper pressure from A.G. Paxton, and how things might go if it...

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to memorialize Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and discuss this week’s legal news.  First, they look at the latest developments in Trump’s cases including the rejection of his trial dismissal attempt, his renewed gag order, and a court ruling that he is civilly liable for the events of January 6th.  Then, they cover the ruling to stop private action under Section 2 of...

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts a special Thanksgiving episode of #SistersInLaw to share how they celebrate the holiday and answer the excellent thought provoking questions from you!  They cover anything and everything, from the resignation of George Santos, to the conviction of Paul Pelosi’s attacker, how to handle Judge Cannon, why the law has so much Latin, the 14th Amendment based attempts to keep...

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the latest developments in Trump’s New York fraud case, including his failed attempt to have it dismissed, the relevance of expert witness testimony, and the reasoning behind the rescinded gag order.  Then they analyze how the lack of a protective order in the Fulton County RICO case led to leaks that might bias a jury and compare Trump’s treatment to co-de...

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to dive into the latest developments in the Trump courtroom saga by analyzing the witness testimony given by Donald and Ivanka and the effect of cameras being barred from the courtroom.  From there, the #Sisters discuss the efforts by Hunter Biden to go on legal offense against wide ranging defamatory statements against him, including linking him to Hamas’ attac...

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the potential of suits using the 14th Amendment in Colorado and Minnesota to keep Trump off the presidential ballot by looking at what must be proven and the downstream political effects.  Then, they dive into the civil fraud case against Trump by previewing the upcoming testimony by him and Ivanka and exploring the risks he faces on the stand.  From the...

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to review the latest legal developments in the prosecutions of members of Trump World.  They cover Trump’s latest sanctions, the plea deal of Jenna Ellis in the Rico case, and the role of Mark Meadows– weighing the rationale behind the relatively light plea deals and the differences between cooperation and immunity.  Then they break down the gerrymandering...

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the guilty pleas of Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell in Georgia, why they got off relatively easy, and what their convictions mean for the other defendants.  Then, they discuss the DOJ’s class action settlement on behalf of immigrant families separated at the border, with a look at how they’re being compensated and the steps the government must take to...

Jill WIne-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to delve into the superseding indictment of Senator Menedez.  They examine how his role as the chair of the Foreign Relations Committee gives the charges against him national security ramifications, and lay out the political implications if he ends up resigning.  Moving on to the next indictment, they break down the charges against Rep. Santos with a look at how...

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the national security implications of Trump’s sharing of information about our submarine fleet and why that information has not resulted in charges.  They also cover the feasibility of his motions to delay and why presidential immunity is not a sufficient claim to dismiss the charges stemming from his attempt to overturn the election.  Next, they look at...

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw for a discussion of Trump’s mounting legal problems after a summary judgment of fraud in the case brought by New York’s Letitia James, what’s next in that case, and how it affects the Trump Organization.  Then, they break down the case of alleged bribery against Senator Menendez, its evidence, if his actions have national security implications, and how the...

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw live at TribFest in Austin, Texas!  First, they cover the latest developments in the Trump prosecutions, including the damaging testimony by Molly Michael in the Mar-A-Lago trial, Jack Smith’s call for a gag order in the DC case, and the attempted removal to federal court by multiple defendants in Georgia.  Then, they discuss House Republicans’ weaponization of gove...

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to review the most consequential developments in the trials of Trump World, including; Mark Meadows’ failure to remove the case to federal court, the lack of a Garcia Hearing in the Mar-A-Lago case, and the separation of the defendants in Georgia.  Then they look at the history of DACA beginning with the proposed Dream Act, and the implications of a ruling again...

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the failed legal strategies attempted by Peter Navarro before his conviction of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena.  Then they discuss the potential of a lawsuit in Colorado to keep Trump off the ballot for supporting insurrection under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, and look ahead to similar efforts in other states. ...

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to share their collective advice for a legal career before diving into the civil judgment against Rudy Giuliani for his defamation of Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman after he refused to cooperate with the court.  Then they give us an update on Trump’s trials and discuss why Mark Meadows’ testimony under oath was so ill advised when it appears that his actions were poli...