The Credulous

#SistersInLaw meet to examine E. Jean Carroll’s civil cases against Donald, and how statute of limitations law and the rules of defamation apply to them.   They also look at recent shootings to explain when guns can be used and the limits of ‘Stand Your Ground’ and ‘Castle Doctrine’ when using a weapon, before dissecting Rep. Jim Jordan’s attempt to interfere with DA Alvin Bragg’s case against the former President.

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Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture: Ethics & Professional Responsibility | Villanova University | 2023

The Girard-diCarlo Center hosts the 2023 Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Jill Wine-Banks, author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President, will talk with Dean Mark C. Alexander about her book and experience as the only woman on the Watergate prosecution team.

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OutFOXed

#SistersInLaw break down the recent developments in the Dominion v. Fox lawsuit– and they aren’t looking good for the news organization.  Then, they discuss the expulsion and reinstatement of Tennessee lawmakers after their protest, and the DOJ decision not to pursue federal charges regarding the violent death of Shanquella Robinson while she was vacationing in Mexico.

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Too Much News

#SistersInLaw explore the aftermath of Donald’s arraignment in Manhattan, weigh the strength of the charges against him, and explain the importance of case order when it comes to successful prosecution.  Then, they review examples of compelled witness testimony and the effect it can have on cases, before tackling the ethical issues posed by Justice Thomas accepting extremely valuable gifts while on the SCOTUS.

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Trump Indicted

#SistersInLaw dive into the indictment of Donald by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and what we can expect relating to the charges there and his other cases going forward.  Then, they look at the ethics that govern the SCOTUS and the challenges posed by Gini and Clarence Thomas to that institution, before analyzing the legal struggles between Governor DeSantis and Disney.

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