Roe v. Wade was overturned. We discuss constitutional protections for women, as well as our country’s failure to adequately protect women and pregnant women from discrimination.
Uvalde School Shooting: When Law Enforcement Fails to Act, a Civil Liability Perspective
After a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reports have emerged that law enforcement on the scene failed to act. We ask, from a civil liability perspective, when law enforcement can be held accountable for failing to protect victims of a crime.
Dangerous Intersection: Pedestrian Safety
Today we’re going to be talking about dangerous intersections and in particular, intersections that are dangerous to pedestrians. If you are a pedestrian who is hit by a car, there are a number of things you need to do after the accident in addition to just getting yourself help that’s number…
Women's History Month: How Can We Share the Responsibility of Bringing up the Next Generation
Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that, for women to be equal, men must share the burden of raising the next generation. We talk about how this quote can apply more broadly to supporting legislation that would protect women in the workplace, including during pregnancy and with respect to fair pay.
TalkLex Podcast: What Makes A Good Judge?
In today’s episode, Scott and Giovanna discuss the “Misleading Headline of The Week”, as it relates to comments made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson relating to the Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and discuss what attributes make a good judge (or lawyer).
If you have a question…
Talklex Podcast Legal Potpourri: Sandy Hook School Shooting Settlement, Sarah Palin Suit and More …
In today’s Legal Potpourri, Scott and Giovanna discuss some recent interesting (and controversial) legal stories, starting off with a significant settlement in a case against gun manufacturer Remington arising out of the Sandy Hook shooting. The episode is rounded off with the “Misleading Hea…
Who is Liable for Gun Violence: 2022 Update
In light of a recent settlement in the Sandy Hook shooting civil case, we revisit a 2017 article on civil liability for gun violence.
What damages are recoverable in a discrimination or harassment case? – New York Employment Law Show – Episode 5
Today we’re going to talk about what types of damages you mat be entitled to in the event of employment discrimination or sexual harassment. First, it’s important to remember that the laws governing employment discrimination, medical leave discrimination and sexual harassment differ between federal laws and state laws. Each of these laws permits a different…
Skiing Accidents: To Sue or Not to Sue
Ski season brings ski accidents, and today we’re talking about when there can be, and when there is not, liability on the part of the ski mountain or other defendant.
What to do if you were hit by a drunk driver
Despite the known dangers of drunk driving, alcohol-impaired accidents continue to account for nearly one-third of all the traffic-related deaths in the U.S. In today’s enlightening conversation Scott talks about what to do if you are hurt in a car accident involving a driver who was intoxica…