Dan Cotter and Pat Eckler

The Podium and Panel Podcast

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Each podcast episode, Pat Eckler and Dan Cotter will cover several oral arguments and decisions in civil matters at the Illinois Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court, with the occasional coverage of SCOTUS and other appellate courts. The purpose of the podcast is to inform of developments that may affect business and are not to be considered legal advice. They do not create a lawyer-client relationship. Information on previous case results do not guarantee a similar future result. The opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the firms for which they work or their clients.

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Dan Cotter and Pat Eckler

Episodes

Episode 43 - Turnt for the Ministerial Exception 23.07.2021 35:32

On this episode Dan and Pat are joined by Jessica Holliday to discuss Demkovich v. St. Andrew an en banc decision of the 7th Circuit regarding the application of the ministerial exception in the hostile work environment context. Dan and Pat have previously discussed the case on Episode 9 and 42.

Episode 42 - They want us to do what? 17.07.2021 53:28

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Irving Park: affirm Jerman: affirm https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/#audioModal Woolsey oral argument can be fou...

Episode 41 – A Bundle of Sticks 09.07.2021 26:21

In this episode Dan and Pat welcome back Wen Fa of the Pacific Legal Foundation to discuss the SCOTUS decision in Cedar Point v. Hassid. We discussed the oral argument in this case on Episode 18 of the show and we thank Wen for coming back to discuss the decision. The decision is linked here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-107_ihdj.pdf

Episode 40 - AFP v. Bonta – The Conclusion (Hopefully) 05.07.2021 33:39

Dan and Pat are joined once again by Louie Castoria to discuss the SCOTUS decision in AFP v. Bonta. The decision was released on July 1, 2021 and is a substantial 1st Amendment decision. Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podca...

Episode 39: It was a yes or no answer 04.07.2021 54:21

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Christo: affirm Wylie: affirm The oral argument in Christo is linked here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/#audi...

Episode 38- Game of Jenga 27.06.2021 1:01:37

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Struder: Reversed Amita: Reversed The oral argument in Struder is here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/appellate-court/oral-argument-audio/#audioMo...

Episode 37- If you don’t ask, you don’t get 18.06.2021 43:23

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Notre Dame: Affirm Ford: Affirm The link to the oral argument in Notre Dame can be found here: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2561...

Episode 36 - Invited Error 13.06.2021 45:26

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Episode 35 - The dead are not going to rule the living 11.06.2021 49:43

Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Miller: Rotert: Renner: Oral argument in Miller can be found here: https://mycourts.in.gov/arguments/default.aspx?&id=2556&view=detail&yr=&when=&page=1&court=SUP&search=&dire Indiana Trial Rule 15 is here:...

Episode 34 - Sounds to me like merits 06.06.2021 49:17

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Boim: Reverse Gaetjens: Affirm Denman: Punt Oral argument in Boim can be found here: http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ds.20-3233.20-3233_05_27...

Episode 33 - It's in your brief 30.05.2021 17:00

A solo episode with Pat discussing some outtakes from the 7th Circuit and Illinois Appellate Court, First District on things not to do at the podium as the panel may not be a fan. The oral argument in Cortez v. Cook Incorporated is here: http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ds.20-3434.20-3434_05_26_2021.mp3 The oral argument in Ronald Schmucker v. Johnson Controls, Incorporated is here: p:...

Episode 32- Bopping back and forth 27.05.2021 1:02:26

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Torrijos: With regard to IPC: Affirm, With regarding to Cano: Affirm, Rivera: Affirm The oral argument is here: http://multimedia.illinois.gov/court/Appel...

Episode 31 - Such a fundamental instruction 23.05.2021 55:42

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Sproull: reversed McQueen: affirm Cutchin: Plaintiff wins The oral argument before the Illinois Supreme Court in Sproull is here: http://multimedia.illino...

Episode 30 - Res Ipsa and other Latin words 16.05.2021 52:17

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: Haage: affirm Griffin: affirm Grashoff: affirm The oral argument in Haage is here: http://multimedia.illinois.gov/court/SupremeCourt/Audio/2021/05132 HIPA...

Episode 29 - Cuatro Por Mayo 09.05.2021 55:14

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Carter Page: Affirm Continental Western: affirm PennEast: reversed Sun-Times: reversed Oral argument in Carter Page can be found here: http://media.ca7.us...

Episode 28 - We will agree to disagree 02.05.2021 52:25

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Episode 27 - Mixing Apples and Oranges 01.05.2021 54:01

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: B.L.: Allen: Khoury: oral argument for Mahanoy Area School Dist. v. B. L. can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2020/20-25...

Episode 26 - Strictly Exacting Scrutiny or Something 26.04.2021 37:15

In this special episode we discuss the argument in Americans For Prosperity v. Bonta that was argued today, April 26, 2021. We are joined by John Bursch of the Alliance Defending Freedom and Louie Castoria of Kaufman Dolowich who represent the Thomas More Law Center, the petitioner in the consolidated case. The link to the oral argument is here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/20...

Episode 25 - The Hole in the Pole 25.04.2021 46:32

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Oral Surgeons: Affirm Covarrubias: Affirm Meeks: Affirm The argument in Oral Surgeons v. Cincinnati Insurance Company is here: http://media-oa.ca8.uscourt...

Episode 24 - Lawyer Piñata 23.04.2021 38:48

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Episode 23 - Issues with flip-flopping 18.04.2021 49:11

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Episode 22 - : Boolean search connectors or You May have your favorite initialisms 11.04.2021 50:21

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: The oral argument before the Seventh Circuit in Appellant v. Appellee is here: http://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ds.20-3050.20-3050_03_31_2021...

Episode 21 - Who is a prisoner? 05.04.2021 34:21

In this episode, Episode 21, Dan and I are speaking with Kevin O’Connor of the O’Connor Law Firm where his practice centers on representing individuals and their families in complex personal injury, wrongful death, survival, 1983 civil rights violations – specifically police brutality and misconduct – and medical malpractice actions. The link to the oral argument is here: http://multimedia.illinoi...

Episode 20 - I don’t want to get all Learned Hand on you 04.04.2021 54:03

Follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/cotterdan Follow Pat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-patrick-eckler-69880814/ Predictions Sure to Go Wrong: Alexandria: reverse TransUnion: affirm, but narrowly or DIG NCAA: reverse of some kind Rule(s) of the Week: Rules 301 and 303 Follow the show at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium-and-panel-podcast The oral argument before the...

Episode 19 - We Took the Fifth 28.03.2021 50:04

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