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Transparency in AI - The legal principles governing decision-making by public authorities and regulators In this edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills Public Law Podcast, Andrew Lidbetter and Hannah Lau explore the issue of transparency in AI-driven decision-making which involves AI public bodies and regulators. With AI being used increasingly to inform regulatory and public body decisions, we discuss the challenge that a potential lack of transparency poses and explore the current legal position. We unpack how pre-established legal principles might assist (or may need to evolve) in holding regulators and public bodies accountable when it comes to transparency in decision-making which involves AI. Join us as we reflect on some of the legal complexities in this ever-developing area.
In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating March as “Women's History Month,” intended to honor “women of every race, class, and ethnic background” who have made “historical contributions to the growth and strength of the Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways.” One academic discipline where the contributions of women have been overlooked and undervalued is science. Cailin O'Connor, UC Irvine Chancellor's Professor of logic and philosophy of science, has spent significant time studying scientific communities and how they learn about the world together – and how cultures evolve unfair rules around characterizations like race and gender. Because O'Connor is a female working in science herself, she has paid special attention to the unique histories, challenges and successes of women who have chosen career paths in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In this episode of The UCI Podcast, O'Connor addresses why women have been historically underrepresented in science and the barriers that still exist, how the accessibility of science careers for women has changed, and what can be done to increase female representation. “Divine Life Society,” the music for this episode, was provided by Jesse Gallagher via the audio library in YouTube Studio.
Host Sarah Henry is joined by Partner Solicitor Nusrat Uddin, Head of the Public Law and Human Rights department at Wilsons Solicitors. In this episode, Nusrat shares insights into her work, with a focus on modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking. She discusses several groundbreaking cases she has worked on, as well as her involvement in Business and Human Rights cases, particularly those addressing forced labour within supply chains. Nusrat Uddin specialises in public law and human rights, with a particular focus on modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. She brings cases against central and local government bodies for failing their duties, as well as claims against those who have exploited their workers. In 2023 she was awarded Public Law Lawyer of the Year in the Legal Aid Lawyer of the year awards. Nusrat also specialises in Business and Human Rights work. She has provided evidence for several US investigations into complaints against companies, from the fashion industry through to rubber gloves. US authorities have banned products from entering the US where indicators of forced labour in supply chains have been found. She believes the UK's approach is far weaker and is critical of the Modern Slavery Act's approach. Nusrat's team have pioneered the first case against the UK authorities in relation to forced labour in their own supply chains, which settled with the government conceding and agreeing to improve their due diligence. The case was covered widely in the media and Nusrat was interviewed by Channel 4 News which can be seen here. She is currently building a second case in relation to the government's due diligence of Uyghur made products in their supply chain. Nusrat was instructed in the key Supreme Court case of Wong v Basfar 2022 dealing with diplomatic immunity in trafficking civil claims. The Supreme Court established for the first time worldwide, a current diplomat is not protected from claims of human trafficking. The judgment was groundbreaking with global political implications. Nusrat was presented with the 2022 Anti-Slavery Day Award for Outstanding Contribution to Reducing Vulnerabilities, in Parliament, for her work on this case. Nusrat has a particular focus on improving state support for victims of trafficking and modern slavery. Last year she was instructed in the lead case, K and AM v SSHD [2018] EWHC 2951 (Admin), challenging the cuts by the Home Office to subsistence monies paid to support victims. The High Court found the cuts to be unlawful, resulting in victim support being reinstated to the full amount, and rebates being paid of around £1 million. She often advocates for safeguarding support and accommodation for victims who are facing homelessness and risks of further exploitation. Nusrat was profiled as Lawyer in the News in the Law Society Gazette for the successful case. Nusrat was also awarded a Research Fellowship by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to compare the UK's models of support to those in the US and Europe, for victims of trafficking and modern slavery who are involved with criminal prosecutions against their traffickers. She presented her research findings at the end of last year and made recommendations to improve the UK's systems. The research has been shared widely, including by Anti-Slavery International and endorsed by Luis deBaca who was the US ambassador for trafficking. She also gave oral evidence in Parliament to the Home Affairs Select Committee for their Inquiry into Modern Slavery in 2019. She outlined key issues for victims in relation to support services, immigration and the criminal justice system; particularly highlighting problems of victims being wrongfully criminalised by the police and immigration systems, instead of being correctly identified and protected. Nusrat is also currently instructed in a significant challenge to police policies in relation to this issue. In recognition of her work in this field, Nusrat was shortlisted in the 2019 Anti-Slavery Day Awards, for Outstanding Contribution to the fight against Slavery, in the Enabling and Supporting Survivor Rights and Entitlements category. Nusrat was Highly Commended in the 2019 Law Society Excellence Awards for Human Rights Lawyer of the Year. Nusrat was also shortlisted as a finalist for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2019, in the Children's Rights category, organised by the Legal Aid Practitioners Group. Nusrat has gained international experience having worked in the Human Rights and Legal Aid department of BRAC in Bangladesh, (formerly Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) one of the world's largest NGOs. She also volunteered at Al-Haq, a Human Rights NGO based in Palestine, building potential cases against corporations operating in the West Bank. Nusrat is currently a Trustee of Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights.
Featuring:Prof. Sam Estreicher, Dwight D. Opperman Professor of Public Law, New York University School of LawProf. Chimène Keitner, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, University of California Davis School of LawModerator: Hon. David Stras, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
In the latest of WRN weekly zooms made publicly available, Heather Binning talks with Dr Michael Foran, a Lecturer in Public Law at The University of Glasgow, who specialises in constitutional and discrimination law. Beginning with how Michael "accidently" entered the sex and gender debate they discuss the complexities of law in this area, including the implications of a judgement in the For Women Scotland vs Scottish Ministers case, heard at the Supreme Court in November last year, before taking questions from a gripped audience of Women's Rights Network members.
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss the on-again-off-again-on-again state of the TikTok ban, capturing the uncertainty and varying perspectives surrounding the situation. From the implications for content creators who depend on the platform to the ownership of influential social media outlets, the panel looks at where things are and where they might go. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Work faster, write better, and think bigger. You can try Notion for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 The Ongoing TikTok Ban Saga 2:38 Perspectives on TikTok's Impact 10:11 User Reliance on Social Media Platforms 14:19 Exploring Alternatives to TikTok 20:30 Legislation and TikTok's Future 24:24 National Security Concerns 30:09 Balancing Tech and Politics Links: Reasons not to ban TikTok: Fans share their favorite viral videos in a last-ditch attempt to prove the platform's value https://www.fastcompany.com/91259524/tiktok-ban-reasons-not-to-users-best-videos-date-nears What Are the Alternatives to TikTok? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/style/tiktok-ban-alternatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pU4.52QQ.Nz0bZzY36Bnx&smid=url-share As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/as-tiktok-faces-a-us-shutdown-here-are-some-alternative-apps-to-check-out/ Public Law 118-50 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-17758/uslm/COMPS-17758.xml What happens if TikTok is banned? Will app and data disappear? https://www.kget.com/national-news/what-happens-if-tiktok-is-banned-will-app-and-data-disappear/ Guests: Jeff Butts writes for XDA Develpers and groovyPost. Contact him on X as @clefmeister and on Instagram as @recoveringphoenix72. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea discuss the on-again-off-again-on-again state of the TikTok ban, capturing the uncertainty and varying perspectives surrounding the situation. From the implications for content creators who depend on the platform to the ownership of influential social media outlets, the panel looks at where things are and where they might go. This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Work faster, write better, and think bigger. You can try Notion for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 The Ongoing TikTok Ban Saga 2:38 Perspectives on TikTok's Impact 10:11 User Reliance on Social Media Platforms 14:19 Exploring Alternatives to TikTok 20:30 Legislation and TikTok's Future 24:24 National Security Concerns 30:09 Balancing Tech and Politics Links: Reasons not to ban TikTok: Fans share their favorite viral videos in a last-ditch attempt to prove the platform's value https://www.fastcompany.com/91259524/tiktok-ban-reasons-not-to-users-best-videos-date-nears What Are the Alternatives to TikTok? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/style/tiktok-ban-alternatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pU4.52QQ.Nz0bZzY36Bnx&smid=url-share As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/as-tiktok-faces-a-us-shutdown-here-are-some-alternative-apps-to-check-out/ Public Law 118-50 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/COMPS-17758/uslm/COMPS-17758.xml What happens if TikTok is banned? Will app and data disappear? https://www.kget.com/national-news/what-happens-if-tiktok-is-banned-will-app-and-data-disappear/ Guests: Jeff Butts writes for XDA Develpers and groovyPost. Contact him on X as @clefmeister and on Instagram as @recoveringphoenix72. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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Professor Hugh Corder, Emeritus Professor of Public Law at the University of Cape Town, joinw John Maytham to discuss his recent challenge with the South African Post Office and its impact on public service delivery. He urges the public and policymakers to take action to restore SAPO, highlighting its importance for equitable services, community resilience, and preserving the nation’s heritageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the second episode of a mini-series exploring the connection between the climate crisis, migration and human rights. This time, Dr Oluwatoyin Adejonwo and Jocelyn Perry help us get to the bottom of how climate change drives displacement and enhances other crises, such as poverty, loss of livelihood, and tensions relating to dwindling resources. We, then, also discuss what is being done in terms of advocacy, litigation, and policy responses to mitigate these effects. Dr Oluwatoyin Adejonwo is the founding and executive director of the Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (3CSD), a senior lecturer in the Department of Public Law at University of Lagos, Nigeria, and a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She holds a PhD in International environmental law. Jocelyn Perry is the senior advocate and program manager of the climate displacement program at Refugees International. She is also completing a Doctorate in Public Policy at the University of Oxford focusing on stakeholder involvement in climate adaptation planning across the United States. Sources: 'Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it particularly impacts the displaced' | UNHCR Climate change and displacement: the myths and the facts - World | ReliefWeb Enhancing protection and empowerment of migrants and communities affected by climate change and disasters in the Pacific region (Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji) | International Labour Organization Global Compact on Refugees – booklet | UNHCR Advisory Board Members | The Global Compact on Refugees | UNHCR ETR-2024-web.pdf How Climate Migration Will Reshape America - The New York Times
The brothers welcome Nimer Sultany, a Reader in Public Law at SOAS University of London. They discuss the difference between the hypocrisy of the Western liberal legal order versus the Western liberal abandonment of its own international order to protect Israel, the imperatives of justice in Syria at a time of injustice in Palestine, the ICC and ICJ cases, the fact that South Africa stopped appealing to the ICJ earlier this year, the idea of law as a site of struggle, the need to prevent instead of simply documenting genocide after the fact, and Western and liberal genocide denial. Check out his recent article "A Threshold Crossed: On Genocidal Intent and the Duty to Prevent Genocide in Palestine" https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14623528.2024.2351261 ICJ Case against Israeli apartheid https://www.icj-cij.org/case/186 ICC Palestine https://www.icc-cpi.int/palestine Watch the episode on our YouTube channel Date of recording: December 10, 2024. Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii *Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including a live conversation with Samir Makdisi*
In this special pre-Christmas podcast episode, Nusrat Zar, James Wood and Jasveer Randhawa take a look back at some of the key developments from the last few months of 2024, with a particular focus on novel cases and cases which show the extent (and limits of) public law. Please find links to our blog posts on the cases covered in this podcast below: Human rights in climate litigation – thoughts from the Dutch Court of Appeal https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/human-rights-in-climate-litigation-thoughts-from-the-dutch-court-of-appeal High Court rejects human rights challenge to Government plans for tackling climate change risks https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/court-of-appeal-clarifies-equal-public-law-protection-in-contractual-context1 High Court takes a dim view of using judicial review to disagree with policy decisions on the path to net zero https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/high-court-takes-a-dim-view-of-using-judicial-review-to-disagree-with-policy-decisions-on-the-path-to-net-zero Supreme Court issues landmark decision requiring assessment of Scope 3 emissions https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/supreme-court-issues-landmark-decision-requiring-assessment-of-scope-3-emissions Court of Appeal clarifies equal public law protection in contractual context and concept of possessions under A1P1 https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/court-of-appeal-clarifies-equal-public-law-protection-in-contractual-context How is Judicial Review relevant to public authority contracts? Some guidance from the High Court https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/how-is-judicial-review-relevant-to-public-authority-contracts-some-guidance-from-the-high-court Sashi Shashikanth, R (on the application of) v NHS Litigation Authority & Anor - Find Case Law - The National Archives https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2024/1477?court=ewca%2Fciv&court=ewhc%2Fadmin Understanding alternative remedies: Supreme Court stands firm on judicial review's role in holding regulators to account https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/court-of-appeal-clarifies-equal-public-law-protection-in-contractual-context0 First judicial review under UK National Security and Investment Act rejected: lessons for future challenges https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/publiclaw/2024-posts/First-judicial-review-under-UK-National-Security-and-Investment-Act-rejected--lessons-for-future-challenges Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes: https://soundcloud.com/herbert-smith-freehills
In this edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Nusrat Zar and Jasveer Randhawa are joined by Lord Charles Banner KC, who is a leading authority in planning, environmental, and public law, with a focus on infrastructure and energy developments. We discuss Lord Banner's review into the planning and delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs), which was commissioned by the previous Conservative Government. The review examines the causes of legal challenges against the NSIP regime through judicial reviews of Development Consent Orders. It explores whether these challenges unduly delay NSIPs and how such delays might be resolved. The conversation also addresses the balance between ensuring access to justice and the timely delivery of infrastructure projects that offer significant public benefits and support the energy transition.
We pick up with the Pardon Power in the Constitution and consider the term "Christian Nationalism" from a Christianity as Ethnicity perspective. NB: Ethnicity is not race or color/appearance in this usage of the term. Ethnos, the Greek word used in Matthew 28's "Great Commission," contemplates ethnicity as its used here, as "nation" or people bound together by kinship, heritage, tradition, no matter what they look like, for adoption is very old in the Judeo-Christian tradition (think of for example Ruth, or the language of adoption in the New Testament). Application to American Politics and Public Law are sprinkled throughout. This is a Christmas season series on The Republican Professor podcast.
This episode looks at two films that examine the environmental disaster in Minamata, Japan: Noriaki Tsuchimoto's documentary, Minamata: The Victims and the World (1971), and Andre Levitas's Minamata (2020), a Hollywood feature film that tells the story through the famous American photographer, W. Eugene Smith. From 1932 to 1968, the Chisso Corporation, a local petrochemical and plastics maker, dumped approximately 27 tons of mercury into Minamata bay, poisoning fish and, ultimately, the people who ate them. Several thousand people died and many more suffered crippling injuries, with often severe mental and physical effects. The corporation's environmental pollution sparked legal and political battles that would last decades and reverberate throughout Japan. Joining me to discuss the films and the insights they provide into Japanese law and society, is Professor Darryl Flaherty. Darryl is a historian of law and social change in early modern and modern Japan. He has published work on the emergence of Japan's legal profession during the nineteenth century, the Meiji Restoration in world history, and the twentieth century history of the jury in Japan. He is an associate professor in the Department of History at the University of Delaware, where he teaches courses on Japanese, Asian, and world history. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction2:13 The Chisso Chemical Corporation 4:58 The fishing life in Minamata 7:30 The discovery of methylmercury poisoning12:20 Movement politics and environmental protest in Japan16:44 The debilitating Minamata disease18:59 The Minamata pollution litigation22:03 Denial and violence by the Chisso Corporation 24:08 Government complicity 29:26 Discrimination and pushback against victims of Minamata pollution30:51 Strategies and challenges in obtaining compensation38:28 Noriaki Tsuchimoto, W. Eugene Smith, and the notoriety of Minamata44:51 A history of direct action in Japan and the importance of an apology48:30 Environmental reform and its limits in Japan52:14 A lens into the 2011 Fukushima disaster54:39 The limited role of lawyers in the films57:21 Minamata today59:07 The decline of political activism in Japan102:02 Take-aways and stories about storytellingFurther reading: Flaherty, Darryl, Public Law, Private Practice Politics, Profit, and the Legal Profession in Nineteenth-Century Japan (Harvard Univ. Asia Center, 2013)George, Timothy S., Minamata: Pollution and the Struggle for Democracy in Postwar Japan (Harvard Univ. Press, 2002) Smith, Eugene W. & Aileen M. Smith, Minamata: The Story of the Poisoning of a City, and of the People Who Chose to Carry the Burden of Courage (Holt, Rinehart, 1975)Upham, Frank K., Law and Social Change in Postwar Japan (Harvard Univ. Press, 1989)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast
Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Geo Quinot, Professor in the Department of Public Law, Stellenbosch University and Director of the African Procurement Law Unit about a damning OECD report that exposes South Africa's public procurement system as inefficient, opaque, and vulnerable to corruption. In other interviews on the Money Show, Natalie Scott, Head of Sustainability, Werksmans Attorneys explains the significant implications of the Dutch Court of Appeal's decision in the Shell climate change case, and what it means for climate litigation in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Geo Quinot, Professor in the Department of Public Law at Stellenbosch University and Director of the African Procurement Law Unit, about a damning OECD report that exposes South Africa's public procurement system as inefficient, opaque, and vulnerable to corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we're speaking about public law and government decision-making with Zain Naqi, a Toronto litigator with an extensive public law and appeals practice. Topics: evolving doctrines of crown immunity; a new test for Aboriginal title; and section 7 implication for sex work provisions. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
Colombe Schneck's THE PARIS TRILOGY is a book—or rather three books, first published separately in French—about growing up, about friendship, about love, about family, about class, about womanhood and the patriarchy…and about swimming. In short, about every side of a life, as it just happens to take place in Paris. Rendered in crisp, fluid English by translators Lauren Elkin and Natasha Lehrer—who joins the conversation— THE PARIS TRILOGY begins with SEVENTEEN, a searingly frank account of the abortion the writer had as a teenager, passes through FRIENDSHIP, the devastating record of a childhood bond cut brutally short, and concludes with SWIMMING: A LOVE STORY, the chronicle of how this particular sport helped her build, and then grieve, a relationship.Buy The Paris Trilogy: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/the-paris-trilogy*Colombe Schneck is the author of eleven books of fiction and non-fiction, she has received prizes from the Académie Française, Madame Figaro and the Society of French Writers. The recipient of scholarships from the Villa Medicis in Rome and the Institut Français, as well as a Stendhal grant which allows French writers to do research and write abroad, she also spent fifteen years as a broadcaster for Canal Plus, France TV and Radio France. She was born in Paris in 1966 where she still lives, is a graduate of Sciences Po and Université de Paris II with a degree in Public Law.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. His latest novel, Beasts of England, a sequel of sorts to Animal Farm, is available now. Buy a signed copy here: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/beasts-of-englandListen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Jason Barr, FHSU History M.A. student, joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban. Jason explores the cultural setting of the 1940s and 50s, including perceptions of race and juvenile delinquency, that led to Public Law 85-623. Jason also discusses popular media like films, novels, and magazine articles that led to ideas about who was using switchblades and how, creating a frenzy about teen gangs in the era.
We start off discussing climate change, where Nic makes a startling apology. But dig a little deeper and maybe its not quite as we think… You'll need the links below, including the fascinating US Government report from the early '70s. https://www.noaa.gov/news/fact-check-debunking-weather-modification-claims https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/rumor/hurricane-rumor-response https://library.oarcloud.noaa.gov/noaa_documents.lib/Digitization_Scans/FY23_Scans/National_Weather_Modification_Policies_and_Programs_Submitted_by_the_Secretary_of_Commerce_in_Compliance_with_Public_Law_94-490.pdf Then how can we not talk about the race to be America's... The post Age Against The Machine appeared first on sounding board.
In the upcoming episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with US Navy Veteran D. Paul Fleming, a retired 100% disabled veteran with a remarkable career in both federal and private sectors, specializing in civil and general construction. With over a decade of service as one of eight nationally elected board members of The Vet-Force, Paul played a pivotal role in championing veteran entrepreneurship and advocacy, contributing to the success of Public Law 109-461, also known as the Vet First Act. A published author and dedicated consultant to veteran groups, Paul is also a growing podcaster focused on helping others overcome trauma, PTSD, and child abuse while advocating for mental health wellness. With nearly four decades of marriage, six children, and nine grandchildren, Paul's story is one of resilience, service, and unwavering commitment to supporting veterans and their families. Tune in to hear his journey and insights on how to navigate the challenges of trauma, advocate for veterans' rights, and foster a strong, supportive community. Get his Book and learn more about him here: https://www.amazon.com/Date-Suicide-D-Paul-Fleming- ebook/dp/B0D3WNLYXR Website: http://dpaulfleming.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088886720840 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DPaulFleming442 Twitter: Veterans Wellness https://x.com/Vet_Wellness_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-paul-fleming-a23487268/ Support The MisFitNation To keep The MisFitNation thriving and to continue providing this platform, we welcome sponsorships and donations. Our sponsorship tiers are Red ($750), White ($500), and Blue ($250), each with unique perks. You can also donate monthly at any amount of your choosing at https://ko-fi.com/themisfitnationpodcast Follow us on all your favorite podcast apps and our socials: https://www.facebook.com/rich.lamonica/ https://www.facebook.com/MisFitnation.Podcast https://www.imstagram.com/the_misfitnation Twitter @richlamonica https://www.YouTube.com/@The_MisFitNation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlamonica Twitch: the_misfitnation https://www.themisfitnation.com #USNavyVeteran #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #VeteranAdvocacy #TheMisFitNation #RichLaMonica #VetForce #VeteranEntrepreneurship #PTSDRecovery #ChildAbuseAwareness #MentalWellness #VeteranSupport #OvercomingTrauma #PodcastInterview #VeteransAffairs #PublicLaw109461 #VetFirstAct #VeteranCommunity #InspiringStories #Resilience #PodcastingCommunity #VeteranLeadership #SupportOurVeterans #MilitaryFamily #GrandparentLife #VeteranPodcaster #CivilConstruction #FederalSector #VeteranSuccess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textSpecial Guest:Professor Ian Haney López, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Public Law and Distinguished Professor, University of California, Berkeley | Author of Merge Left: Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections, and Saving America; Dog Whistle Politics: How Coded Racial Appeals Have Reinvented Racism and Wrecked the Middle ClassQuestion of the Week:How are we to understand the intersection of racism and the law? Especially when legal definitions of race or ethnicity are not even always accurate or fully inclusive of one's identity?Professor Ian Haney López's websiteFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website
On Friday 18 October 2024, The Honourable Susan Mary Kiefel AC KC delivered the 2024 Sir David Williams Lecture entitled "Judicial review of discretionary decision-making: differences of approach". The lecture begins at: 05:40 The Sir David Williams Lecture is an annual address delivered by a guest lecturer in honour of Sir David Williams, Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law and Emeritus Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University. More information about this lecture, including photographs from the event, is available from the Centre for Public Law website at: https://www.cpl.law.cam.ac.uk/sir-david-williams-lectures
On Friday 18 October 2024, The Honourable Susan Mary Kiefel AC KC delivered the 2024 Sir David Williams Lecture entitled "Judicial review of discretionary decision-making: differences of approach". The lecture begins at: 05:40 The Sir David Williams Lecture is an annual address delivered by a guest lecturer in honour of Sir David Williams, Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law and Emeritus Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University. More information about this lecture, including photographs from the event, is available from the Centre for Public Law website at: https://www.cpl.law.cam.ac.uk/sir-david-williams-lectures This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.
Victoria University professor Dean Knight says the Government's Wellington City Council intervention sets a worrying precedent. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
For the past 20 years, the Brazilian Supreme Court has become one of the most influential political players in the nation. In the name of democracy and the fight against misinformation, the Court has authorized a flurry of arrests and media bans that have garnered international attention. But Brazil is not alone. It belongs to a long list of nascent democracies around the world that are struggling to contend with ever-expanding judicial power. Using Brazil as our model, the question before us remains: how and why has this power arisen and what does it mean for the future of democracy? SPEAKER Chief Justice Luís Roberto Barroso studied Law at the State University of Rio de Janeiro in 1980 and received his LL.M. from Yale Law School in 1989. After receiving his LL.M., Justice Barroso was a Foreign Associate with the American law firm Arnold & Porter. He also holds a JSD degree from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2008) and attended Harvard Law School's Visiting Scholar program in 2011. Justice Barroso practiced as a private attorney in Brazil before being appointed to the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court in 2013. MODERATOR Professor Diego Werneck Arguelhes is an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at Insper - Institute for Education and Research, São Paulo. He holds J.S.D. and LL.M. degrees from Yale Law School, and LL.B. and M.A. (Public Law) degrees from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).
In Berkeley Talks episode 209, renowned legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law, and Nadine Strossen, professor emerita of the New York School of Law and national president of the ACLU from 1991 to 2008, discuss free speech challenges facing universities today. They covered topics including hate speech, First Amendment rights, the Heckler's Veto, institutional neutrality and what steps universities can take to avoid free speech controversies. The conversation, which took place on Sept. 11, was held in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement, in which thousands of students protested successfully for their right to free political speech at UC Berkeley. Instead of having a moderator, the speakers were given a list of questions they each posed to each other, and took turns answering them. At one illuminating moment, Chemerinsky asked Strossen what steps she might take to reduce the harmful effects of polarized political speech on campus. “I think that punishment is not an effective way to change somebody's attitudes,” Strossen answered, “which is what we are concerned about, especially in an educational environment. Treating somebody like a criminal or even shaming, shunning and ostracizing them is not likely to open their hearts and minds. So I think it is as ineffective as a strategy for dealing with discrimination as it is unjustified and consistent with First Amendment principles.“But there are a lot of things that universities can and should do — and I know from reading about your campus, that you are doing … It's gotten justified nationwide attention.”Strossen went on to emphasize the importance of education, not only in free speech principles, but in other civic principles, as well, like the history of discrimination and anti-Semitism. Beyond education, Strossen said, “universities have to show support for members of the community who are the targets of hateful speech by raising their own voices, but also by providing psychological and other counseling and material kinds of support.”The event was sponsored by HxA Berkeley and Voices for Liberty, of George Mason's Antonin Scalia Law School. It was co-sponsored by Berkeley Law's Public Law and Policy program, the Berkeley Liberty Initiative and the Jack Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research.Read the transcript and listen to the episode on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts).Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Screenshot of HxA Berkeley video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta Master Sergeant (ret.) Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D.'s 25 January 2021 "Essay 4: The Socialist Threat," is read and discussed via FB Live 7 March 2021 with Dr. Kent Duncan at 4:06 pm California Time. This is honoring the late Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D. who wrote under the pen name S. Roane. These are used by express permission from the author. John had a storied career in Army Special Forces. He took down Noriega, he fought in the actual battle depicted in the film Black Hawk Down. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. After his military service, he earned a BA, MA, and Ph.D., focusing on Public Law and American Politics. MSgt Dr. Boswell was deeply concerned about the consequences of an ignorant populace, ill-trained by Democrat only biased tax funded college campuses to prefer the thin venear of Socialism. He saw that first-hand as an older college student. John's first duty station, prior to being selected for sergeant and then the special forces, was in West Germany. He saw the Iron Curtain and what socialism had done to Eastern Europe. He was never tired of reporting that the guns on the wall were pointed towards itself, the Communist side, to prevent those wanting to escape. The Socialist threat didn't initially present itself that way, but that's how it ended up, a hell-hole. Permission was granted by the author to read and discuss prior to his untimely death. The original text of Essay 4: The Socialist Threat by Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D., MSgt US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta (ret.) can be found here: The Republican Professor is a pro-John-W.-Boswell, pro-correctly-understanding-the-lessons-of-history podcast. Therefore, welcome Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D. (Msgt, US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, retired) (1959-2023). We miss you, John. Thank you for everything you did for America. We will do the best we can to ensure it does not and will not go to waste. This episode was co-produced and co-hosted by Dr. Kent Duncan. Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor
Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta Master Sergeant (ret.) Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D.'s "Essay 2: Understanding Consolidation," and "Essay 3: The Citizens' Amendment" published under the pen name S. Roane, 13 and 18 Jan 2021, respectively, is read and discussed via FB Live 1 March 2021 with Kurtis Olson at 1:30 pm California Time. This is honoring the late John W. Boswell. John had a storied career in Army Special Forces. He took down Noriega, he fought in the actual battle depicted in the film Black Hawk Down. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. After his military service, he earned a BA, MA, and Ph.D., focusing on Public Law and American Politics. MSgt Dr. Boswell was deeply concerned about the consequences of an ignorant populace, ill-trained by Democrat only biased tax funded college campuses to prefer the thin venear of Socialism. He saw that first-hand as an older college student. John's first duty station, prior to being selected for sergeant and then the special forces, was in West Germany. He saw the Iron Curtain and what socialism had done to Eastern Europe. He was never tired of reporting that the guns on the wall were pointed towards itself, the Communist side, to prevent those wanting to escape. The Socialist threat didn't initially present itself that way, but that's how it ended up, a hell-hole. Permission was granted by the author to read and discuss prior to his untimely death. The original text of Essay 3: The Citizens' Amendment by Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D., MSgt US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta (ret.) can be found here: The Republican Professor is a pro-John-W.-Boswell, pro-correctly-understanding-the-lessons-of-history podcast. Therefore, welcome Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D. (Msgt, US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, retired) (1959-2023). We miss you, John. Thank you for everything you did for America. We will do the best we can to ensure it does not and will not go to waste. This episode was co-produced and co-hosted by Mr. Kurtis Olson Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor
The International People's Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades and Economic Coercive Measures condemns the Israeli assassination of Yasser Adnan Ibrahim al-Derawi, 31 year old attorney from Gaza, Palestine. He served as an expert witness in our Gaza hearing on May 13, 2023. We recently learned of Yasser's murder after local journalists searched for him to discuss his research on the Israeli blockade and other war crimes in Gaza, Palestine. They informed us that Yasser was targeted during an Israeli bombing campaign of his home in December 2023, following a series of letters he sent to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in collaboration with the Center for the Protection of Human Rights documenting Israeli war crimes in Palestine and Gaza specifically. He testified before the International People's Tribunal (@sanctionstribunal) during the fifth day of an active Israeli bombardment campaign against Gaza. Two witnesses left the hearing abruptly because the homes near them were being bombed as they testified. In the morning of Yasser's testimony, he attended a fact-gathering meeting at Al-Shifa Hospital, which has since been completely destroyed by the Israelis and is described by the World Health Organization as “an empty shell with human graves.” He explained that this meeting was to document Israeli atrocities committed during the May 2023 bombardment. In his powerful testimony before the Tribunal, he stated repeatedly that the “Israelis don't distinguish between women, children, elderly. They kill all civilians without distinguishing between targets. They declare war on civilians, targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.” He noted the use of internationally banned weapons and cited multiple violations of international law, including Article 33 of the Geneva Convention. He stated that the Israeli objective is to “destroy the Palestinian will to resist and live.” Yasser was keenly aware of the US role in perpetrating war crimes against Palestinians and the people of Gaza. He noted that the Israelis cannot make any decisions unless they get an agreement from Washington DC, and that just two days prior, the US blocked the condemnation of Israel before the Security Council. “We call it the United States of imperialism, that's what supports the Israelis.” Yasser concluded his testimony with the following statement: “We join this Tribunal with the hope that we can prosecute the apartheid regime of Israel. We are ready to present any evidence that you want us to provide to document and show the crimes of the Zionist occupation in Gaza…. We've asked multiple times for the International Criminal Court to open an investigation into these crimes, but the Court is slow to respond.” The People's Tribunal on US imperialism understands that international institutions such as the ICC are rooted in legacies of colonialism and shaped by the diktats of US imperialism, which materially and politically supports the settler colonial state of Israel as its imperial outpost. This has undermined the international community's ability to take the action needed–action Yasser so powerfully called for in his testimony–to prevent the genocide currently underway in Gaza. Had the world heeded the calls of Yasser and other Palestinians, we could have prevented the deaths of over 186,000 Palestinians and the extensive destruction and waste of life, land and infrastructure produced by this imperialist-zionist assault on the Palestinian people. Despite its limitations, Yasser was committed to working within the framework of international law. He held a Masters degree in Public Law and his dissertation was entitled “The Powers of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.” At the time of his assassination, he was attending a doctoral program in International Criminal Law, and had participated in numerous conferences advocating for Palestinian liberation. He was actively training to participate in prosecuting Israel in international legal fora and was a member of the War Crimes Protection Committee of the Center for the Protection of Human Rights. Yasser is survived by his wife and children. We send our profound condolences to his family during this unimaginable time of grief. In addition to this personal loss, we understand Yasser's martyrdom as a loss for the Palestinian national liberation movement, as well as for the international community of anti-imperialist lawyers. The best way we can honor Yasser is to continue his fight for justice and accountability for Zionist crimes and for the liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea. https://solidarityiran.org/2024/08/20/israel-assassinates-sanctions-tribunal-expert-witness-in-gaza/ https://sanctionstribunal.org/
US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta Master Sergeant (ret.) Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D.'s "Essay 2: Understanding Consolidation," published under the pen name S. Roane, 13 Jan 2021 is read and discussed via FB Live 12 Feb 2021 with Kurtis Olson at 1:15 pm California Time. This is honoring the late John W. Boswell. John had a storied career in Army Special Forces. He took down Noriega, he fought in the actual battle depicted in the film Black Hawk Down. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. After his military service, he earned a BA, MA, and Ph.D., focusing on Public Law and American Politics. MSgt Dr. Boswell was deeply concerned about the consequences of an ignorant populace, ill-trained by Democrat only biased tax funded college campuses to prefer the thin venear of Socialism. He saw that first-hand as an older college student. John's first duty station, prior to being selected for sergeant and then the special forces, was in West Germany. He saw the Iron Curtain and what socialism had done to Eastern Europe. He was never tired of reporting that the guns on the wall were pointed towards itself, the Communist side, to prevent those wanting to escape. The Socialist threat didn't initially present itself that way, but that's how it ended up, a hell-hole. Permission was granted by the author to read and discuss prior to his untimely death. The original text of Essay 2: Understanding Consolidation by Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D., MSgt US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta (ret.) can be found here: https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/p/understanding-consolidation-very The Republican Professor is a pro-John-W.-Boswell, pro-correctly-understanding-the-lessons-of-history podcast. Therefore, welcome Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D. (Msgt, US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, retired) (1959-2023). We miss you, John. Thank you for everything you did for America. We will do the best we can to ensure it does not and will not go to waste. This episode was co-produced and co-hosted by Mr. Kurtis Olson Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor
Senior Lecturer in Law and Co-Director New Zealand Centre for Public Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, Marnie Lloydd joins Emile Donovan.
Bridge Michigan reported this week on some troubling statistics in Michigan that show that police are not making as many arrests for drunk driving and crashes caused by impaired driving are on the rise.Among key findings:Drunk driving arrests in Michigan have dropped 28 percent since 2014, while fatal alcohol- and drug-related crashes have risen 40 percent.Experts attribute the rise in crashes to fewer police officers and less traffic enforcement, leading to more dangerous driving behavior.In 67 of Michigan's 83 counties, drunk driving arrests have declined, mirroring a national trendOn this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Daniel Zimmerman, senior director of government relations and policy for the Washington, D.C.-based Governors Highway Safety Association, talks about the problem.One initiative that perhaps holds promise for solutions stems from a bipartisan provision in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Section 24220, Public Law 117-58, IIJA) signed into law in 2021. The provision requires a new national safety standard for passive, advanced impaired driving prevention systems in new vehicles.
Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta Master Sergeant (ret.) Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D.'s "Essay 1: Mostly Peaceful," published under the pen name S. Roane, 3 Jan 2021 is read and discussed via FB Live 5 Feb 2021 with Kurtis Olson. This is honoring the late John W. Boswell. John had a storied career in Army Special Forces. He took down Noriega, he fought in the actual battle depicted in the film Black Hawk Down. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. After his military service, he earned a BA, MA, and Ph.D., focusing on Public Law and American Politics. MSgt Dr. Boswell was deeply concerned about the consequences of an ignorant populace, ill-trained by Democrat only biased tax funded college campuses to prefer the thin venear of Socialism. He saw that first-hand as an older college student. John's first duty station, prior to being selected for sergeant and then the special forces, was in West Germany. He saw the Iron Curtain and what socialism had done to Eastern Europe. He was never tired of reporting that the guns on the wall were pointed towards itself, the Communist side, to prevent those wanting to escape. The Socialist threat didn't initially present itself that way, but that's how it ended up, a hell-hole. Permission was granted by the author to read and discuss prior to his untimely death. The original text of Essay 1: Mostly Peaceful by Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D., MSgt US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta (ret.) can be found here: https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/p/mostly-peaceful The Republican Professor is a pro-John-W.-Boswell, pro-correctly-understanding-the-lessons-of-history podcast. Therefore, welcome Dr. John W. Boswell, Ph.D. (Msgt, US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, retired) (1959-2023). We miss you, John. Thank you for everything you did for America. We will do the best we can to ensure it does not and will not go to waste. This episode was co-produced and co-hosted by Mr. Kurtis Olson Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRepublicanProfessor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor
In this edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by Jamie Susskind of 11 KBW, a leading authority in the law and regulation of digital technology. We delve into the regulation of AI, exploring the balance between safety and commercial practicality, and the role of the state and public bodies in our society. We also shed light on the use of AI in the public sector, discussing the challenges of transparency and accountability for those subject to AI, be they individuals or businesses. Don't forget to subscribe https://soundcloud.com/herbert-smith-freehills to the channel to receive updates on future episodes. Speakers: Jasveer Randhawa (Professional Support Consultant), Jamie Susskind (Barrister, 11KBW)
Interim Injunctions in judicial review: key points to take away from British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, James Wood and Antonia Smith are joined by Tim Johnston of Brick Court Chambers, to discuss interim injunctions in the context of judicial review proceedings, including in the light of the recent Court of Appeal decision in British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd, R (on the application of) [2024] EWCA Civ 530. The podcast includes a refresher from Antonia on interim injunctions in judicial review – what they are, why they are sought and the legal tests that the court applies. Having successfully represented the British Standards Institution in the appeal, Tim explains the background to the decision and discusses with James its implications, as well as practical points to take away. The podcast will be of particular interest to businesses that deal with public bodies, whether that be Government or regulators. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to receive updates on future episodes. Speakers: James Wood (Partner), Antonia Smith (Senior Associate), Tim Johnston (Barrister, Brick Court Chambers).
Today, Fabio talks to Sindiso MnisiWeeks. Sindiso is Associate Professor in Legal Studies and Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Adjunct Associate Professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT). She is currently finishing a monograph titled “Alter-Native Constitutionalism: Common-ing ‘Common' Law, Transforming Property in South Africa”. Sindiso brings a different perspective to debate on the crisis of South African democracy that Fabio had with Dee Smythe, Michelle LeRoux, and Dennis Davis in PALcast's last episode. As listeners may remember, those guests contended state capture is at the center of South Africa's democratic crisis, whose main “victim” is the “transformative” spirit of that country's constitution even more than the abstract scheme of liberal-democratic governance based on separation of powers and the rule of law. Sindiso agrees that "state capture” is there and that it compromises the efficacy of the South African state and its ability to meet its constitutional promises. But she argues that South African constitutionalism has a deeper democratic deficit, which derives from colonialism and the way it deprived natives South African from their own laws. This continues through the current constitution, whose interpretation has been driven by understandings of things like property that are “uncommon” to most in the country. Building on this insight, Sindiso argues that rather than structuring and sustaining democracy from the top down, by putting together and protecting an institutional framework typical of liberal-democracy and constitutionalism, and then socializing the people into those; we should do it from the ground up, by taking seriously “the normative conceptions and convictions of ordinary South Africans”. This is what she calls an “alter-native constitutionalism”. In the interview, Fabio and Sindiso unpack this notion and discuss how it relates to liberal-democracy and constitutionalism and what would mean, in practice, to take seriously those “normative conceptions and convictions”. They also discuss how to reconcile her argument with the finding that traditional authority and legality have been historically misused or abused in South Africa. And they finish with a conversation about what she is expecting from the upcoming elections in that country.
Dr. Cathy Powell, Associate professor in Public Law at UCT, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to discuss MK's recent move in threatening legal action against the 7th Parliament – Join us to find out why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Public Law 86-272 (PL 86-272) offers limited protection to out-of-state companies that solely solicit sales for tangible personal property within a state. Small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors have heavily relied upon this state protection since it was enacted in 1959 to decrease overall tax liability. In 2021, the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) released a controversial reinterpretation of what activities may be considered more than mere sales solicitation. The MTC guidance suggests that some internet-based activities such as post purchase chats, online tutorials and cookies used for data mining may cause a business to no longer qualify for the protection of PL 86-272.In this episode, Brooks Nelson, Partner and Strategic Tax Leader, and Sarah McGregor, Tax Director, are joined by Louis Cole, Partner and State & Local Tax Services Leader, and Cathie Shaw, National Tax Partner. Together they discuss the current challenges surrounding PL 86-272 and the increasing pressure stemming from the evolution of modern-day business practices. Listen to learn more about: 04:07 – PL 86-272 background05:25 – MTC authority06:45 – Businesses that have adopted MTC interpretations10:07 – MTC impact on small businesses 12:45 – Determining nexus without the sale of tangible goods14:59 – Relevance of nexus studies16:59 – Record keeping and internet activity analyses 19:43 – Mitigating compliance burden Related Guidance The Income Tax Nexus Battle and Federal Public Law 86-272
Climate change and Public Law - A Look at Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland and Trends in Public Law Climate Litigation In the latest edition of our Public Law Podcast series, Andrew Lidbetter and Jasveer Randhawa discuss important recent rulings in Public Law climate litigation, namely the landmark judgment of the European Court of Human Rights and the recent High Court judgment on the UK government's Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. They consider the potential implications of these cases and reflect on the key takeaways that emerge for businesses.
In recent decades, economic theory has made inroads into the study and practice of law, mainly in the domain of commercial transactions and corporate organization. But economics may also have a lot to say about how our governments are organized and how political actors engage in bargains and exchange.Professors Robert Cooter and Michael Gilbert are leading experts in the field of economics and law. Robert is the Herman F. Slevin Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and the co-author of the textbook, Law and Economics. Michael is the vice dean of University of Virginia's law school. He and Robert's new book, Public Law and Economics, explores the impact economic scholarship has on the study and practice of public law like the separation of government powers and elections.Robert, Michael, and Greg discuss why the disciplines of economics and law go hand in hand, how economics can inform the behavioral impact of legal rules, and how economic theories play out in a judicial context.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Why law and economics has become so important in law schools02:40 First of all, much of economics is about incentives, that is to say, the reasons why people are motivated to do things. For example, if the price goes up, there's an incentive for people to buy less of the good. It turns out that the law can be regarded as an incentive system. For example, if the speed limit is increased from 55 to 65 miles an hour, that provides incentives for people to go ahead and drive faster. Furthermore, if the fine is increased from 100 to 150 dollars for exceeding the speed limit, that's an incentive for people not to exceed the speed limit. So, it turns out that many of the laws can be regarded as incentives to change people's behavior. How economics can often be applied to humanistic practice of interpretation that lawyers are involved in52:58 My impression is that a lot of interpretation, especially in the hard cases where there's room to maneuver, it ends up being a function of people's intuitions. And sometimes, their intuitions are good, but sometimes they lead us astray. And economics isn't about a single person's intuitions; it's programmatic, it's general, it's built on a set of tools and assumptions that you can pinpoint. It isn't just myths in one person's mind. And I think that can be very helpful for interpretation.Understanding what efficiency means15:23 People equate efficiency with money and profit. And that's not what efficiency is, as any economist will tell you. Efficiency is about the satisfaction of people's preferences, and economists place nearly no limits or constraints on what the content of those preferences are.Is having more judiciary independence always better?43:51 You need independence in order to free the judges from outside influence and allow them to apply the law correctly and objectively, rather than taking bribes or deciding based on threats or whatever else. On the other hand, there's something a little perplexing about this. So, if you give them too much independence, you're empowering them to decide the law objectively, free from influence, and that's good. But you're also empowering them to do anything they want. Maybe they'll ignore the law. Maybe they'll read their own preferences under the law. Where's the constraint now? (44:36) The other thing I'll say about this is that almost every state elects judges in one capacity or another. And when I've talked to people, especially non-US citizens, they just across the board think this system is absolutely crazy because it just cuts too much into the independence of the courts. And maybe it does. And yet, I think most states are perceived to have the rule of law and have for decades and decades. So we're constantly navigating this trade-off.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Richard Posner Coase theoremGuest Profile:Robert Cooter's faculty profile at UC BerkeleyMichael Gilbert's faculty profile at University of VirginiaTheir Work:Public Law and EconomicsRobert's Work:Law and EconomicsSolomon's Knot: How Law Can End the Poverty of NationsThe strategic constitution
Professor Koos Malan, a renowned expert in Public Law at The University ofPretoria, joins the discussion on the recent Electoral Court judgment concerningformer president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to stand as a candidate for the NationalAssembly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Geoff Eckart, chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force, founder of Never the Same organization, empowering youth across America and lead pastor of Daybreak Church in West Michigan. Pastor Geoff is a leading light and tireless champion advancing our shared values and principles. From the National Day of Prayer Task Force: The First Thursday of May | The National Day of Prayer (https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/) is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Our Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America's leaders and its families. The Task Force represents a Judeo-Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible. Historical Summary 1775 – The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer 1863 – Abraham Lincoln called for such a day. 1952 – Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman (82-324) 1988 – The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May (100-307). On May 5, 1988 – Ronald Reagan signs into law Public Law 100-307 the designation of the first Thursday in May as the annual observance for the National Day of Prayer. Public Law 100-307, May 5, 1988 "The President shall set aside and proclaim the First Thursday in May in each year, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals." Bio | Geoff Eckart Geoff Eckart, is the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, Founder of Never The Same (https://neverthesame.org/), a national youth ministry transforming America's new generation of leaders, and Lead Pastor of Daybreak Church in West Michigan. Geoff Eckart lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife Arianna and together they have three daughters. Geoff is an adventurist and enjoys trips on his BMW dual sport motorcycle. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @geoffeckart @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm
In this episode, Winston Brady speaks with Ken Pope, Vice President for Academic Operations and Strategic Partnerships. In the episode, they discuss the history of Communist regimes and Mr. Pope's experience working in countries such as East Germany that suffered under Communist regimes. The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) is an educational, research, and human rights nonprofit organization devoted to commemorating the more than 100 million victims of communism around the world and to pursuing the freedom of those still living under totalitarian regimes.The Foundation was authorized in 1993 by a unanimous Act of Congress signed as Public Law 103-199 by President William J. Clinton on December 17, 1993. Find out more about their work at https://victimsofcommunism.org/about/
In this presentation, Ken Pope, Vice President for Academic Operations and Strategic Partnerships, addresses the deadly history of Communism. Mr. Pope begins with his own experience in the military serving in West Berlin, addresses the life and writing of Karl Marx, then examines the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century from the Soviet Union onwards.The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) is an educational, research, and human rights nonprofit organization devoted to commemorating the more than 100 million victims of communism around the world and to pursuing the freedom of those still living under totalitarian regimes.The Foundation was authorized in 1993 by a unanimous Act of Congress signed as Public Law 103-199 by President William J. Clinton on December 17, 1993. Find out more about their work at https://victimsofcommunism.org/about/
Hugh Corder, Professor Emeritus of Public Law at the University of Cape Town,considers the 30-year legacy of South Africa's Constitutional Court,emphasizing its defence of democracy and social justice. Despite recentchallenges, we agree on its enduring importance and the necessity of ongoingsupport from civil society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In light of the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling to allow parents to sue for wrongful death if their frozen embryos are destroyed, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews are joined this week on The Narrative by Emma Waters from The Heritage Foundation to discuss the unregulated, Big Money practice of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Emma and the men break down information about IVF that Christians and all pro-life proponents should know, from physical risks and complications to the many ethical, moral, and theological issues involved. For more information, check out these resources that are mentioned during the episode: Read Emma's IVF explainer articles in American Reformer and World Magazine. Review the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. Watch Jennifer Lahl's 2010 documentary, Eggsploitation. Read the 1992 Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act (FCSRCA, or Public Law 102-493). Review the CDC's 2021 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Fertility Clinic and National Summary Report. Learn more about the pro-IVF bills the Alabama General Assembly are trying to pass to remove the protections the Supreme Court instituted. More about Emma Waters Emma Waters is a Research Associate for the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion and Family at The Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on marriage and family, sex and gender, and assisted reproductive technology policy. Emma is also a Visiting Fellow with Independent Women's Forum and a monthly contributor with World magazine. Emma lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and their daughter. You can find her on Twitter @emlwaters.
— “We have always felt a strong connection to the land, feeling the pulse of Earth's heartbeat beneath our bare feet, grounding and strengthening us. She is our mother, and we honor her. Her Divine blueprint is a macrocosm of our own human blueprint." Valeria interviews Kenzie Ann Rhodes — She is the author of “A Portal to Earth Energy The Path of the Gridworker (Earth Energy Healing The Path of the Gridworker)” and many other books. Kenzie is a gridwork facilitator, energy healer and Doctor of Divinity, Kenzie lives in Western Massachusetts on family land, surrounded by her pets and her close-knit, immediate family members. Her three little pigs feature in her Crystal Grid Fairies Mission Series books. In 2021, she walked away from her old life in the matrix to embark upon a brand-new, Divinely inspired journey, which began with reclaiming her original birthright political status as an Article 4, Section 2A Citizen under Public Law; expatriating from corporate 14th Amendment citizenship under Statute. She has been writing, teaching, practicing and growing ever since. Her first book, A Portal to Earth Energy, grew out of her doctoral dissertation into a full-length volume, and has been expanding ever since, into the Crystal Grid Fairies community. Every word and every drawing is one hundred per cent organic and human-created and always will be; she does not consent to any corruption from artificial intelligence technologies. To learn more about Kenzie Ann Rhodes and her work, please visit: https://www.crystalgridearthenergyhealing.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
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