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Courthouse Steps Oral Argument: Murthy v. Missouri
Murthy v. Missouri, originally filed as Missouri v. Biden, concerns whether federal government officials had violated the First Amendment by "coercing" or "significantly encouraging" social media comp
Explainer 64 - Union Release Time: Who Should Pay?
In this episode, Jon Riches and James Sherk discuss fundamental questions related to government labor unions and their impact on public policy. They explore the nuances between public and private unio
Deep Dive 287 - Courthouse Steps Oral Argument: Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The case asks whether a plaintiff’s Administrative
Explainer 63 - Super Elections Year
The 2024 super election year has captured the world's attention, with the US elections playing a central role in shaping global politics. Join Kathryn Ciano Mauler and Katie Harbath as they delve into
Explainer 62 - FDA's Regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests
For many years FDA has claimed the authority to regulate Laboratory Developed Tests, that is tests that are designed, produced, and used in a single lab – never being put up for sale. This autho
Explainer 61: FDA & Flavored E-cigarettes - Discussing Triton v. FDA
The approach the FDA has taken to regulating e-cigarettes and vape products, particularly those that are flavored, has been the topic of conversation for some years. Experts debate the best methods fo
Explainer 60 - Bias Response Teams, American College Campuses, and Free Speech
What are bias response teams (BRTs)? What role do they play on American college campuses? And how is freedom of speech under the First Amendment involved?In this Fourth Branch Explainer podcast, exp
Deep Dive 286: Litigation Update: Bella Health and Wellness v. Weiser
This is a podcast version of a live webinar held on December 13, 2023. The webinar was co-sponsored by the Regulatory Transparency Project & the Religious Liberties Practice Group.***In Bella
Tech Roundup 22 - Training Artificial Intelligence & Copyright Law
Moderated by Brent Skorup, experts Timothy B. Lee, Professor Pamela Samuelson, and Kristian Stout discuss the emerging legal issues involving artificial intelligence, and its use of works protected un
Deep Dive Episode 285 - Loper Bright and the Next Steps for Chevron Deference at the Supreme Court
This Term, the Supreme Court will hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo—a case concerning judicial deference to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Pursuant to Chevron v. NRDC and