Plead the Fifth Turns 1!
Guys, we made it a whole year! Today’s topics include a case that was just heard for oral arguments at SCOTUS about the constitutionality of a Delawar...
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Law is dumb. So am I. I break down recent topics in law in dumb terms because that’s how I understand them. Grab a beer and join me as I pretend to sound smart. I’m a lawyer, but don’t ask me for advice.
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