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American Law Cafe

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American Law Cafe: Exploring the Foundations of LawWelcome to the American Law Cafe, your go-to podcast for breaking down the basics of fundamental law courses. Whether you"re a current law student preparing for exams or a legal enthusiast eager to dive into the world of law concepts from contracts to criminal procedure and torts, this podcast simplifies complex legal principles into clear, engaging discussions. Join us each week as we unpack landmark cases, key doctrines, and real-world

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19:51

ConLaw_Part 1: From Columbus to Congress: How the...

American Law Cafe ·

2025/07/22

🎙️ In this episode of American Law Café, we zoom out to explore the centuries-long journey that gave rise to the U.S. Constitution. Before clauses were drafted or rights declared, there was conquest, colonization, rebellion, and failure. Understanding Constitutional Law starts with understanding the real-world events that forced a nation to write it down. Key Topics Covered: European Competition & Colonization: How Columbus's 1492 voyage kicked off a global scramble for land, empire, and

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21:48

Torts: IIED, False Imprisonment and Conversion

American Law Cafe ·

2025/07/17

In this episode, we explore three powerful tort doctrines shaping personal injury law in Tennessee and Alabama: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED), False Imprisonment, and Conversion. From shocking hospital mishandling to wrongful property control and alleged unlawful detentions, we dive into the legal standards and courtroom battles that define what’s outrageous, what’s unlawful, and what crosses the line. We unpack key cases like: Johnson v. Woman’s Hospital — where a griev...

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16:28

Torts, Intent, and Context: Understanding Liability...

American Law Cafe ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of American Law Cafe, we break down how courts interpret intent and context in tort law—specifically in cases involving assault, battery, and negligence. Using four compelling cases, we explore how legal standards shift when children, medical professionals, Halloween costumes, or baseball hecklers enter the picture. Key Topics Covered: Intentional Torts: What plaintiffs must prove to establish assault or battery—including how transferred intent and a defendant’s mental state s...

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39:01

Torts: Damages Explained—Compensatory, Punitive, and...

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2025/07/09

🎙️ Understanding Damages in Tennessee Civil Cases This episode explores how Tennessee law defines and limits damages in civil litigation, including compensatory, punitive, and consortium damages. We examine the key standards courts use to evaluate emotional, financial, and deterrent-based awards—along with important procedural rules that guide how damages are calculated and challenged. Key Topics Covered: Loss of Consortium: When and how surviving spouses and children can recover for lost

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19:22

Final Exam Ready: 5 Torts Essay Hypos Every 1L Should...

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2025/04/20

📚 Episode Summary: It’s finals season, and we’ve got your 1L torts essay prep covered. In this episode of American Law Café, we walk through five realistic essay-style fact patterns, each one modeled after the types of questions you're likely to see on your 1L torts final. From intentional torts and emotional distress to comparative fault and assumption of risk, these examples are designed to help you sharpen your issue-spotting, structure clear IRAC answers, and master the rules that

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27:54

🎧 Mastering Torts: The Ultimate 1L Crash Course for...

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2025/04/20

📚 Episode Summary: In this power-packed episode of American Law Café, we walk you through the entire landscape of tort law—perfect for 1Ls prepping for finals or anyone needing a comprehensive refresher. From the building blocks of intentional torts to the complexities of strict liability and products liability, this episode simplifies everything you need to know—organized in the same format your professors expect. We cover: The core elements of battery, assault, false imprisonment, IIED,

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Contract Damages Recap 101: The Price of a Broken...

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2025/04/14

🎧 Episode Summary: Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into the remedies available when a contract goes sideways. This essential 1L review breaks down the major types of contract damages and explains not only what they are—but why courts use them. We begin by unpacking the “Big Three”: expectation, reliance, and restitution damages, using the unforgettable case of Sullivan v. O’Connor to show how each measure works in practice. Then, we turn to consequential damages, where Hadley

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19:35

Understanding Contributory Negligence, Comparative...

American Law Cafe ·

2025/02/13

In this episode, we cover key aspects of Tennessee tort law, focusing on: The shift from contributory negligence to modified comparative fault (49% rule) 📉Key defenses like assumption of risk 🛡️, negligence per se, and the last clear chance doctrine ⏳Premises liability 🏠 and employer liability 👔Exculpatory agreements and their enforceability ⚖️The role of the jury in negligence cases 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️Tune in to understand how Tennessee courts balance fairness, foreseeability, and reasonableness in

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16:58

Warranties, Misrepresentation, and Contract Law: Key...

American Law Cafe ·

2025/01/22

Core Concepts:Warranty: A factual representation in contracts that, if untrue, can lead to a breach.Express Warranty: Clear and specific promises, such as "This car will last 100,000 miles."Implied Warranty: Legal guarantees, like goods being fit for ordinary use.Puffery: Exaggerated claims that typically aren't actionable but may lead to fraud if false.Misrepresentation: False statements or omissions that lead to a contract.Economic Loss Doctrine: Limits tort claims for economic losses when ...

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27:10

Criminal Procedure Mid-Term Recap: 4th Amendment, Due...

American Law Cafe ·

2025/01/22

Criminal Procedure Mid-Term RecapI. IntroductionThis document outlines core criminal procedure principles, focusing on the U.S. and Tennessee constitutions, especially the 4th and 5th Amendments. It highlights key stages from pre-trial rights to search laws, noting the interplay between individual rights and law enforcement, as well as differences between federal and state law, with Tennessee often offering greater protections.II. Constitutional FoundationsFederal vs. State Law: U.S. Constitu...

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20:27

Torts and Negligence: Exploring Duty and Liability in...

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2024/12/19

Send us a text🎙️ Podcast Post: Exploring Duty and Liability in Tennessee Alcohol-Related CasesThis episode dives into Tennessee law on negligence, duty of care, and liability in alcohol-related accidents. We unpack landmark cases that define the responsibilities of employers, passengers, commercial vendors, social hosts, and even gasoline suppliers when their actions contribute to harm caused by intoxicated individuals.Key Topics Covered:Negligence and Duty of Care: Understanding when a duty

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48:53

RECAP FOR TORTS Mid-Term Part 2: Negligence

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2024/12/19

Send us a text🎙️ New Episode: Breaking Down Negligence in Torts Law!This week, we delve into the foundational principles of negligence in tort law, focusing on key elements, doctrines, and case law to help you master this critical topic for your exams.Here’s what we cover:Negligence Defined: Learn how negligence differs from intentional torts, focusing on duty, breach, causation, and damages.Proving Breach of Duty: Explore the doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur ("the thing speaks for itself") and

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52:17

RECAP FOR TORTS Mid-Term Part 1: Intentional Torts

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2024/12/19

Send us a text🎙️ New Episode Alert: Mastering Torts for Your Mid-Term!This week, we dive into Tennessee tort law, breaking down the key concepts, cases, and defenses every 1L needs to know. We'll cover:The Purpose of Tort Law: From compensation and deterrence to justice and loss distribution, understand the foundational goals driving tort law.Statute of Limitations and Repose: Learn the rules, exceptions, and landmark cases like Hataway v. McKinley and Shadrick v. Coker.Intentional Torts:

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Torts and Duty to Rescue, Negligence, Forseeability...

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2024/12/16

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore landmark Tennessee Supreme Court cases that have shaped negligence law through four distinct themes:Duty of Care to Non-Patients and Third PartiesBradshaw v. Daniel (1993): Expanded physicians' duty to warn identifiable family members of foreseeable risks associated with a patient's illness, even when the disease is non-contagious. This decision underscores foreseeability as a critical factor.Pittman v. Upjohn Co. (1994): Affirmed the "learned interme...

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Torts Understanding Duty and Negligence in Law

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2024/12/16

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore key legal principles surrounding the duty to act reasonably and the evolving scope of negligence law. Highlights include:Duty to Act Reasonably: A legal duty to act arises only under specific circumstances, creating potential liability in negligence cases.Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED): We discuss the shift from the "Zone of Danger" test to the broader Camper v. Minor standard, which allows plaintiffs to recover for emotional distre...

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Contract Law Unveiled: UCC 2-207, the Battle of the...

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2024/12/15

Send us a textWelcome to this week’s episode, where we explore the critical principles of contract law, focusing on cases that highlight the nuances of contract formation, the application of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and modern agreement types. In this episode, we break down the following key themes:Battle of the Forms and UCC 2-207One of the most contentious areas in contract negotiations is the "Battle of the Forms," where parties exchange documents with conflicting terms. UCC 2-20...

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Contract Law 1L Mid-Year Recap: Formation (Offer,...

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2024/12/13

Send us a textWelcome to today's episode, where we examine the fundamental principles of contract law as covered in the first year of law school. This recap explores key themes, essential concepts, and critical cases that every law student needs to know.Formation of a ContractWe begin with the basics: the three pillars of contract formation—offer, acceptance, and consideration. An offer is a clear and definite proposal that shows intent to be bound, while acceptance must mirror the offer's te...

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25:17

Negligence in Tennessee Tort Law: The Standard of...

American Law Cafe ·

2024/12/13

Send us a textThis episode examines key aspects of Tennessee negligence law, drawing insights from five landmark cases. Topics include parental liability, negligent misrepresentation, medical conditions, accountant liability, and the application of negligence per se.Key Themes:Parental Liability: Parents are not liable for adult children’s negligent actions (Nichols v. Atnip), even if they provide financial support or know about risky behavior, as adulthood removes the parental duty to superv...

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Negligence in Tennessee Tort Law: The Standard of...

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2024/12/12

Send us a textThis episode explores key aspects of negligence in Tennessee, drawing insights from six landmark cases. Topics include the essential elements of negligence, medical malpractice standards, and comparative fault principles.Key Themes:Negligence Elements: Proving negligence requires showing a duty of care, breach of that duty, causation (both actual and proximate), and resulting damages.Medical Malpractice: Tennessee law mandates expert testimony to define the standard of care and ...

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Tennessee Premises Liability Part 2: Attractive...

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2024/12/10

Send us a textWelcome to American Law Café! This week, we’re tackling premises liability law in Tennessee, exploring key cases and principles that shape how courts balance the duties of landowners with the safety of visitors.Open and Obvious Doctrine: Cases like Coln v. City of Savannah and Vancleave v. Markowski show that visible hazards don’t automatically absolve landowners of liability. Instead, courts consider foreseeability, gravity of harm, and comparative fault to assess liability.Ind...

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