Ipse Dixit

In this episode, Alexandra L. Klein, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Washington & Lee University School of Law, discusses her article "Nondelegating Death." Klein begins by describing the nondelegation doctrine, its purpose, and history. She explains how nondelegation is relevant to the death penalty. And she observes that legislatures often delegate decisions about methods of execution. She argues that the nondelegation doctrine should require legislatures to wrestle with the "machinery of death." Klein is on Twitter at @ALKM27.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Sarah Sherman-Stokes (@sshermanstokes), Lecturer and Clinical Instructor and Associate Director of the Immigrants’ Rights and Human Trafficking Clinic at Boston University School of Law, discusses her new article “Third Country Deportation,” forthcoming this spring in the Indiana Law Review. Prof. Sherman-Stokes begins by orienting the listener to different forms of “shadow deportation”; removal from the United States by a number of different extrajudicial methods. She then focuses on what she terms “third country deportations.” Even if a non-citizen is granted relief under the Convention Against Torture, relief under which is mandatory of a showing is made that a non-citizen will be subject to torture if returned to their country of origin, they may still be removed to a third country without notice. Virtually no guidance, either statutory or regulatory exists regarding how such third country deportations should proceed, and Prof. Sherman-Stokes provides an overview of the limited forms of relief a non-citizen may seen when facing such removal and argues that our domestic and international legal obligations require meeting certain minimal levels of due process as well as evidentiary hearings.

Professor Sherman-Stokes’ scholarship is available on SSRN This episode was hosted by Maybell Romero, Assistant Professor of Law at Northern Illinois University College of Law. Romero is on Twitter at @MaybellRomero.

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In this episode, William J. Magnuson, Associate Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, discusses his book, "Blockchain Democracy: Technology, Law and the Rule of the Crowd," which is published by Cambridge University Press. Magnuson begins by explaining what blockchain and bitcoin are, how they work, and why people find them compelling. He describes the origins of blockchain, why it was created, and how it is used. He reflects on potential problems with blockchain technology, especially in relation to democratic values. And he suggests that it offers both promise and risk. Magnuson is on Twitter at @profmagnuson.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Zachary D. Kaufman, Associate Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Houston Law Center, discusses his article "Protectors of Predators or Prey: Bystanders and Upstanders Amid Sexual Crimes," which is published in the Southern California Law Review. Kaufman begins by describing "bad samaritan" laws, or laws that punish the failure to intervene to prevent or report crimes committed by others. He provides several examples of bad samaritan laws, and identifies circumstances in which they should or should not apply. He also discusses his ongoing work cataloguing bad samaritan laws and studying their effects. Kaufman is on Twitter at @zacharykaufman.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, my colleague Aníbal Rosario-Lebrón, Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills at Howard University School of Law, discusses his new article, "Evidence’s #MeToo Moment." Aníbal argues why the Federal Rules of Evidence related to character for truthfulness evidence need to be revised. While these rules are facially neutral, Aníbal explains that they arise from a false premise (i.e. that a person who lies in one context will lie in any context) and that they encourage jurors to discount the stories of victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Aníbal discusses his proposed remedies, potential issues with implementing his proposed changes, and reasons why people might object to his proposal. Aníbal’s article, Evidence’s #MeToo Moment, was recently published by the University of Miami Law Review and is available on its website. Aníbal is on Twitter at @ARosarioLebron.

This episode was hosted by Matthew A. Bruckner, Associate Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law. Bruckner is on Twitter at @Prof_Bruckner.

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In this episode, Bridget C.E. Dooling, Research Professor at the George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center, discusses her draft article "Bespoke Regulatory Review." Dooling begins by describing the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and what it does. She explains the difference between independent and non-independent agencies, and how OIRA interacts with them differently. She observes that the lack of OIRA review can make independent agency actions more vulnerable to judicial review. And she discusses how OIRA could best add value to independent agencies, especially via tailored review processes. Dooling is on Twitter at @BridgetDooling.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Elizabeth D. Katz, Associate Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, discusses her article "'Racial and Religious Democracy': Identity and Equality in Mid-Century Courts," which will be published in the Stanford Law Review. Katz begins by explaining the legal relationship between race and religion in the early 20th century and how it differed from today. She describes the mid-century New York City family court system and how it was affected by the intersection of race and religion. She discusses several people who had a profound impact on the family court system. And she reflects on its legacy. Katz is on Twitter at @elizabethdkatz.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Tabrez Y. Ebrahim, Associate Professor of Law at California Western School of Law, discusses his draft article, "Intellectual Property Through a Non-Western Lens: The Case of Patents in Islamic Law." Ebrahim begins by explaining the structure of Islamic jurisprudence and how it conceptualizes property rights. He asks, "What is the appropriate construct of patents in Islamic law that can be implicitly derived and justified from theological sources?" And he develops the fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) of patents and provides the first examination of the theory of patents within Islamic law. 

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye.

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In this episode, Christopher J. (CJ) Ryan, Jr., Associate Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law, discusses his scholarship on law school indebtedness, the public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program, and their effects on law students’ career choices. CJ argues that the PSLF program can help counter “public interest drift” and solve the access to justice gap. His work highlights the importance of the PSLF program, particularly for women, first-generation law students, and historically underrepresented racial minorities. He also discusses the results from an original survey he administered at four law schools, revealing novel findings about law students’ expected debt loads, career choices, and intentions to participate in the PSLF program. CJ’s article, Paying for Law School: Law Student Loan Indebtedness and Career Choices, is on SSRN. CJ is on Twitter at @DeucesTecum.

This episode was hosted by Matthew A. Bruckner, Associate Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law. Bruckner is on Twitter at @Prof_Bruckner.

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