The new season starts off with a discussion of the pending dispute between Elon Musk and Twitter, scheduled to go to trial this month. White Collar and Government Investigations Partner Robert Heim returns to the Podcast to talk over the issues with Host Rich Schoenstein.&nbsp;

Musk v. Twitter

Last week the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee voted to reject the nomination of Judge Hector LaSalle to serve as Chief Judge on the New York State Court of Appeals.&nbsp;New York State Senator&nbsp;Luis&nbsp;Sepúlveda believes the nomination should be advanced. He joins host Rich Schoenstein to discuss the status of the nomination, the candidate, the process and the path forward.

The Chief Judge Controversy

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a broad rule essentially banning noncompete agreements. Can they do that? Should they? And what would be the implications? Host Rich Schoenstein is joined by employment lawyer and restrictive covenant guru David Kleinmann to break down the proposal.

FTC Proposes Noncompete Ban

Criminal Defense Lawyer and Legal Analyst Joshua Ritter joins Host Rich Schoenstein to talk about why some courts permit cameras in the courtroom and some don’t, the pros and cons of such assess, and the trends moving forward.

Cameras in the Courts

Legal Analyst Marie Pereira joins Rich Schoenstein to discuss the verdicts rendered last week in the trial of defamation claims against Alex Jones in Connecticut, and the trial of the convicted murderer responsible for the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

The Verdicts Are In – Two High Profile Trials Are Decided

The $45.2 million punitive damage award against Alex Jones may be severely curtailed by a Texas statute capping such damages. A $5 million punitive damage award against Amber Heard was reduced by applicable Virginia law to $350,000. Where do these caps come from, how do they work, are they fair to the parties and the juries, and are they constitutional? Georgetown Professor of Law Heidi Li Feldman joins Host Rich Schoenstein to discuss the matter.

Punitive Damage Caps

Divorce and Family Lawyer Morghan Richardson joins Rich Schoenstein to talk about current trends including joint custody arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements covering pets, and the increasing use of mediation to resolve divorce disputes.

Divorce and Custody 2022

Healthcare lawyer Steve Polyakov returns to Law Brief to talk to Host Rich Schoenstein about recent technology trends in healthcare, including telehealth, urgent care and pharmacy practices, and how those trends intersect with the law.

Healthcare, Technology & the Law

The jury is in!&nbsp;Host Rich Schoenstein breaks down the verdict in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, the possibility of appeal, its broader implications for the #MeToo Movement, the reactions of the public and the parties since the trial ended, and why, even now, it makes sense for all involved to settle the case.

Depp v. Heard – The Postjudgment Show

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