The #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases. Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case. After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our elections.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their go to negotiation strategies to give you the perfect tools for any situation-- whether you’re going up against an opposing counsel or a representative of the Taliban. Then, they celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and lay out the work we still need to do, before discussing the laws affecting the refugees seeking asylum in our country.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice. They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward?
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use. Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air.
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena. They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy. Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the White House.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions. Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics, and explore the other legal options we have for strengthening our country’s voting rights.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies. Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it? Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend the journalists who risk their safety to cover the most important issues facing our country?
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw come together this week to discuss Allen Weisselberg, Brnovich vs.The DNC and voting rights-- with a little celebration of Justice Kagan.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby. Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it? Have times really changed?
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convened this week to break down the sentencing of Derek Chauvin and the recent Supreme Court cases affecting students, from the NCAA to the free speech of High Schoolers. Then they take on the role of conservatorship and what it means for Britney Spears. Many people need it-- does she?
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene to take on the issues of sex and race that still divide our country with a deep dive into the importance of Juneteenth and pride and the crucial values they represent. Then, they take a look at the role of the death penalty in our legal system and how best to incorporate punishment into our handling of justice.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene this week to sound the alarm about former President Trump taking data from members of Congress and others, before looking at the state of the Department of Justice. Now that Merrick Garland has started to move on voting rights, is he finally living up to expectations of those who hoped he would begin to make the changes our country needs?
Read MoreIn this episode, the #SistersInLaw welcome back Kimberly Atkins Stohr for an examination of how the DOJ bridges policies between administrations as different as Trump’s and Biden’s. After a detour into last names and the law, they discuss some of the cases being used to test how conservative the Supreme Court is willing to go. Then they talk about obstruction in court cases and how it applies to Rep. Gaetz.
Read MoreThis week the #SistersInLaw invite Westchester DA Mimi Rocah to fill in for Kimberly Atkins while she has her wedding! But the law must go on, so the #Sisters take a look at what it takes to make it to public office, how to be effective for change as a prosecutor, and take a deep dive into the grand jury system as it exists in New York and the country.
Read MoreThis week the #SistersInlaw look at the differences between civil and criminal charges that have been filed against the Trump Organization, and if a commission into January 6th would find that the President and his supporters had kicked off an insurrection.
Read MoreThe #Sistersinlaw explain plea agreements, then look at executive privilege and what it means for Don McGahn with a deep dive into the NRA bankruptcy case.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw look possible misconduct of Bill Barr, weigh the odds of a successful Chauvin appeal, and ask if the military is doing enough to crack down on sexual assault.
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