University of Miami School of Law: Explainer

Drew Dawson, an expert in federal bankruptcy, explains where the victims of Harvey Weinstein stand after the bankruptcy and sale of the Weinstein Company. Once all the company debts are paid, what is left for those who suffered? Episode recorded on August 1, 2018.

Brendan Dassy, the nephew of “Making a Murderer” co-defendant Steven Avery, asked for his case to be heard in the U.S. Supreme Court. Innocence Clinic Director Craig Trocino unpacks the reasons the court may have passed and what the future holds for the boy who was 16 at the time of the crime. Episode recorded on June 26, 2018.

Dan Ravicher, director of Miami Law’s Startup Practicum, takes a closer look at the case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. The youngest self-made female billionaire, once lauded as Steve Jobs reincarnate, was indicted in June on 11 federal criminal counts. Episode recorded on June 25, 2018.