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In the late 60s and early 70s Scholastic Magazines Inc.'s Enrichment Materials Inc. label released the "American Document" series of records, which dramatized historical documents for educational purposes. Record No. 18 presented the Supreme Court cases Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (1954). The records were produced by Martha Huddleston, directed by Bob Bell, and scripted by Elise Bell. The records included a study guide with additional information and suggested questions.

Side A is titled "Black and White: Separate but Equal, U.S. Supreme Court, Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896." It features narration by Peter A. Douglas and songs performed by Lorenz Graham and Ray Heatherton.

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In 1968, Hollywood-based attorney Walter E. Hurst released the "Law, You and..." series of records, intended to educate the public about various legal topics, as well as serving as an advertisement for the law practice of "$40 an hour Hollywood Attorney Walter E. Hurst." The records consisted of a simulated consultation between Hurst and a "client," offering instruction on the law in a particular subject area. Apparently, Hurst released records on divorce, narcotics, auto accidents, illegal sex, and crime. The records were released by "LAW.U RECORDS, a division of 7 Arts Press, Inc., 6000 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028," presumably Hurst's own label. Hurst also published many self-help legal instruction books on the music and motion picture industries.

"Law, You and... Divorce" obviously covers the subject of divorce. According to the record cover:

The record came with a booklet that offered further information, including illustrations, sample forms, and an order form for more titles from the "Law, You and..." series.

More information about this record and a download link are available here.

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In this episode, Charbel J. Barakat, Chief Counsel for the Florida region for D.R. Horton, Inc. and recent Jeopardy! champion discusses "the law of Jeopardy!" Among other things, Barakat describes the process of becoming a Jeopardy! contestant, and how he prepared to compete. He also describes the legal history of American game shows, how scandals in the 1960s led to federal regulation of game shows, and how regulation led Merv Griffin to create Jeopardy! Barakat also explains the range of disclosures, releases, and agreements between the production company and the competitors, which address who can compete, what they can say, and when they can disclose what happened on the show. Barakat first appeared on Jeopardy! on December 24, 2018, winning more than $30,000. On December 25, he narrowly lost, but made a great showing.

If you are interested in the history of Jeopardy! check out J! Archive. And if you are interested in Jeopardy! strategy, check out the Jeopardy! subreddit. Barakat is on Twitter at @CharbelB.

Keywords: Regulation, entertainment, scholarship

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In 1985, the New York attorney Aaron Richard Golub wrote the lyrics for a dance/rap song titled "He Is My Lawyer," during a "20-minute fit of inspiration." It was a response to Jackson Browne's song "Lawyers in Love" (1983), which Golub felt unfairly maligned the members of the bar as "exploitative and shallow." Golub formed a band, which he named "Power of Attorney," and recorded 3 versions of "He Is My Lawyer" in 1986, with music by Lisa Nardi and arrangement by Andy Marvel. Golub released the song as a 12" single on his own label, Golub Music. Members of the band included Golub's friend, the actor Jerry Orbach, and Golub's then-wife, the actor Marisa Berenson. Golub also directed and starred in a music video for the song, which featured Orbach and Berenson.

Golub has had a colorful career, representing clients including Donald Trump, Christie Brinkley, Yasmin Khan, and Cornelia Guest, among many others. And he is equally colorful himself, resembling a character from a Wes Anderson film brought to life. He is currently considered one of the most powerful lawyers in the art world.

This 12" single of "He Is My Lawyer" includes 3 tracks:

1. "He Is My Lawyer" (Long Version)
2. "He Is My Lawyer" (Short Version)
3. "He Is My Lawyer" (Dub Version)

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In August 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt Jr. recorded a speech titled "The Right of the People to Rule" for the Edison Recording Company. Roosevelt had recently lost the Republican nomination for President to William Howard Taft, and founded the Progressive or "Bull Moose" Party to run as its nominee. He ultimately split the Republican vote and caused the election of Woodrow Wilson.

In his speech, Roosevelt extols the virtues of democracy and objects to reactionary conservatives. Among other things, he argues that the failure to listen to the voice of the people led to the failure of the French revolution.

This recording is part of the Library of Congress, "Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film" collection.

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On August 6, 1920, in New York City, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio recorded a speech titled "Liberty Under the Law" for the Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing Company's "Nation's Forum" label. This is take 1, which was released by Nation's Forum. In his speech, Harding objects to Communism as a threat to freedom and the Constitution, and argues that the risk justifies crushing sedition.

This recording is part of the Library of Congress, "American Leaders Speak: Recordings from World War I" collection.

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On January 16, 1918, in New York City, American Federation of Labor President Samuel Gompers recorded a speech titled "Labor's Service to Freedom" for the Columbia Graphophone Company's "Nation's Forum" label. Gompers recorded at least 2 takes. This is the second take, which was published by Nation's Forum. In the speech, Gompers expresses the AFL's support for the United States war effort, and explains why it is necessary to victory.

This recording is part of the Library of Congress, "American Leaders Speak: Recordings from World War I" collection.

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On March 2, 1920, in New York City, Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts recorded a speech titled "Law and Order" for the Columbia Graphophone Company's "Nation's Forum" label. Coolidge recorded 7 takes, and released take 4 as "Nation's Forum 7." This is the unpublished first take.

In 1920, Coolidge was elected Vice-President of the United States, under President Warren G. Harding. When Harding died of a heart attack on August 2, 1923, Coolidge became President. In 1924, Coolidge was elected President. He chose not to run for a second term in 1928.

This recording is from the Library of Congress, "American Leaders Speak: Recordings from World War I" collection.

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In 1908, William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 to March 8, 1930) was the Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, when he received the Republican nomination for President. After delivering his acceptance speech in Cincinnati, he traveled to Virginia Hot Springs, arriving on the morning of August 1.

Walter H. Miller and George H. Werner of the Edison Recording Department were there to record Taft delivering some of his speeches. That evening, Miller and Werner recorded Taft delivering 12 speeches, each about 2 minutes long, which were released as Edison records. This speech, opposing a Democratic proposal for jury trial in cases of contempt of court, was released as Edison Record: 10005.

Taft was elected and served as President from 1909 to 1913. He was later appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1921 and served until 1930. As Chief Justice he wrote the opinion of the Court in Ex parte Grossman, 267 U.S. 87 (1925), holding that the President can pardon criminal contempt of court.

This recording is from the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive.

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