In this episode of Litigation Nation, co-hosts Danessa Watkins and Jack Sanker dive into two significant legal topics currently shaping the landscape of litigation in the U.S.

Jack discusses the Trump administration's reversal of affirmative action programs, diving into the history of affirmative action and DEI programs in the U.S and breaking down the legal implications of their prohibition for the public and private sectors.

Next, Danessa revisits Florida's ban on social media for children under 14 years of age (previously discussed in Episode 46). Social media industry groups have challenged the law, claiming it is in violation of the First Amendment. Danessa explores this lawsuit and the national conversation surrounding the legal, psychological, and data-privacy implications of social media age-verification laws.

Join us as we discuss the complexities of critical topics and encourage our listeners to stay informed about how these issues may affect their rights and responsibilities in litigation. Don't forget to subscribe to Litigation Nation for more updates on legal news and analysis!

In this episode of Litigation Nation, co-hosts Danessa Watkins and Jack Sanker dive into two significant legal topics that are currently shaping the landscape of litigation in the United States.

Danessa opens with an update on Drake's defamation and harassment lawsuit against his record label, UMG, for its promotion of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" diss track. Danessa explores how the line between free speech and defamation has come into question in arguments on both sides and shares where the lawsuit stands since our analysis in Episode 61.

Next, Jack explores the scope of the U.S. president's domestic military authority, diving into the history of domestic troop deployment from George Washington to Donald Trump's recent efforts in U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago. Jack discusses how these events and the resulting state litigation are impacting the balance between executive and state power.

Join us as we discuss the complexities of critical topics and we encourage our listeners to stay informed about how these issues may affect their rights and responsibilities in litigation. Don't forget to subscribe to Litigation Nation for more updates on legal news and analysis!

In this episode of Litigation Nation, co-hosts Jack Sanker and Danessa Watkins dive into two legal topics currently impacting the U.S. litigation landscape.

• A private equity firm recently expressed interest in ownership stakes of several law firms, raising questions about the ethics of non-attorney involvement in the legal process. A prohibited practice to-date, non-attorney equity in law firms gives third parties the ability to take financial stakes in the outcome of lawsuits. Jack analyzes the ethical and administrative implications this introduces for both litigation and company operations.
• A Texas district court bill proposing the required display of the ten commandments in public school classrooms has resumed a long-standing debate and potentially prompted new law regarding the separation of church and state. Danessa examines the bill and the resulting national conversation about First Amendment rights and religious freedom in public schools.

Join us as we discuss the complexities of critical topics and we encourage our listeners to stay informed about how these issues may affect their rights and responsibilities in litigation. Don't forget to subscribe to Litigation Nation for more updates on legal news and analysis!