A Hard Look

On this Episode of A Hard Look, Senior Technology Editor Bennett J. Nuss interviews Professor Mark Rotenberg regarding immunities provided to government officials, especially the President and Executive Branch. The conversation ranges from a history of official immunities in the United States, the distinctions between civil and criminal immunity, and rounding out with a discussion of the ongoing litigation against President Donald Trump within the D.C. Circuit.

This episode was produced by ALR Technology Editor ⁠Anthony Aviza⁠.

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Note: This episode was recorded before the Oral Arguments in Trump v. United States, which was rescheduled for April 25th, 2024 by the time this episode was published.

In this Episode of A Hard Look, ALR Senior Technology Editor, Bennett J. Nuss interviews Professor James Ridgway about the practical effects of an ambiguous ambiguity doctrine as promulgated by Chevron, using Veteran’s Law as a case example. This discussion ranges from a discussion of the history of Veterans Law, a critical examination of the motivators within administrative agencies which may contribute to ineffectiveness and court challenges, and theorizing about how iterative learning may improve agency rulemaking.

This episode was produced by ALR Technology Editor Anthony Aviza.

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If a military veteran you know is in need of assistance, you can find Vet Centers for Readjustment Counseling as well as information regarding benefits at www.va.gov.

On this Episode of A Hard Look, ALR Senior Technology Editor Bennett J. Nuss interviews ABA Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section Chairman Adam White regarding the current state of Administrative Law in the United States and what to expect out of what is almost certain to be a groundbreaking year. The conversation ranges ⁠from the ABA’s role in the promotion of administrative law doctrines, how the political divides in administrative law may not be as clear as they once seemed, and a preview of some themes and important cases coming to a head this year.

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If you have questions about this episode, the guest, the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail Bennett Nuss at [email protected]

On this Episode of A Hard Look, ALR Senior Technology Editor Bennett J. Nuss interviews Holwell, Shuster & Goldberg Partner Daniel M. Sullivan regarding the controversial Supreme Court case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which has the potential to completely overhaul Administrative Law as we know it. The discussion ranges from the critiques and weaknesses of Chevron doctrine, potential constitutional problems with judicial review of agency decisions, and what administrative law may look like after this groundbreaking term.

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This episode was produced by ALR Technology Editor, Anthony Aviza.

If you have any questions about this episode, the guest, the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail Bennett Nuss at [email protected]

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Chevron v. NRDC

On this Episode of A Hard Look, ALR Senior Technology Editor Bennett J. Nuss interviews Professor Hilary J. Allen regarding the current status of federal banking regulation in light of the four bank failures in the United States earlier this year. The discussion ranges from the circumstances surrounding the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank, how the public’s response to

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This episode was produced by ALR technology editor, Anthony Aviza.

If you have any questions about this episode, the guest, the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail Bennett Nuss at [email protected]

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FDIC: Bank Failures in Brief – 2023

On this Episode of A Hard Look, ALR Senior Technology Editor Bennett J. Nuss interviews Professor Daniel Cohen regarding the current rise of Major Questions Doctrine in American Jurisprudence in contrast to the perceived fall of Chevron Doctrine. The conversation goes from an interrogation of current judicial review methods for agency action, to investigating potential issues with Major Questions Doctrine, and concluding with thoughts about the future of judicial deference and the balance of powers as we know them.

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This episode was produced by ALR Technology Editor, Anthony

If you have any questions about this episode, the guest, the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail Bennett Nuss at [email protected]

Many thanks to ALR Editor-in-Chief Madison Gestiehr and Senior Articles Editor Mehraz Rahman for their assistance in providing the transcription for this Episode.

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On this episode of A Hard Look, Senior Technology Editor Bennett J. Nuss interviews Adam Pollock, a 3L at American University Washington College of Law and current Editor for Online Publications. In this episode, we review the systemic structure of the Bureau of Immigration Appeals, and how this system is operating considering the ever-growing strain of immigration on U.S. Courts. We also interrogate the propriety and effects of Patel v. Garland, a Supreme Court case that limits the degree of review afforded to those that appeal rulings by the BIA. Finally, we look at how the BIA can be potentially reformed to better serve the interests of fairness and substantial justice.

This Episode was produced by Administrative Law Review

Many thanks as well to Administrative Law Review Editor-in-Chief Madison Gestiehr for her assistance in transcribing this episode.

If you have any questions about this episode, the guest, the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail Bennett Nuss at [email protected]

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On this episode of the ⁠Administrative Law Review’s A Hard Look⁠, tune in to listen to our Senior Technology Editor, ⁠Alexander Naum⁠ speak with Lauren Saxe, a rising 2L at American University Washington College of Law and ALR's incoming Senior Symposia & Communications Editor. In this episode, we review the regulatory framework surrounding FDA’s approval of Mifepristone in 2000. Including reviewing and questioning its REMS status by the Agency. As well as analyzing how the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs has limited access to this medication. And how recent and pending federal jurisprudence can potentially jeopardize nationwide access to this medication for patients seeking access to abortion and miscarriage treatment.

On this episode of the Administrative Law Review’s A Hard Look, tune in to listen to our Senior Technology Editor, Alexander Naum, and our Technology Editor, Eva Pedersen speak with information justice and intellectual property expert, Michael W. Carroll. In this episode, we review the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI), including the popular program "ChatGPT." We analyze the potential fair use implications of these programs, as well as the broader ethical and legal challenges in regulating these programs.

If you have any questions about this episode, the guest, or the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or a guest, please email Alexander Naum at [email protected].