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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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21:14

Contract Law: Illegality and Public Policy

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2024/12/10

Send us a textEpisode Summary: Contract Law and Public PolicyJoin us this week on American Law Café as we delve into the complexities of contract law and public policy. This episode highlights key principles that govern the enforceability of agreements, focusing on illegality, exculpatory clauses, non-compete agreements, and family law.Illegality in Contracts: Explore why courts reject enforcement of illegal agreements, with examples like Sinnar v. Le Roy (1954) and Homami v. Iranzadi (1989),...

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16:23

Criminal Procedure Arrest, Search and Seizure Part 2:...

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2024/12/05

Send us a textSearch Warrants and the Fourth Amendment – Balancing Law and LibertyIn this episode of American Law Cafe, we explore the intricacies of the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, focusing on the validity of search warrants. Through an analysis of landmark Supreme Court cases, we unravel the balance between empowering law enforcement and safeguarding individual rights.Highlights Include:Challenging Warrant Affidavits:Franks v. Delaware (1978) i...

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Tennessee Premises Liability Part 1: Attractive...

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2024/12/05

Send us a textIn this episode of American Law Cafe, we dive into the nuanced world of premises liability in Tennessee, focusing on the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine and Playground Doctrine. Using four key cases, we uncover the boundaries of landowner liability, including when the doctrines apply and how factors like trespassing, habitual use, and knowledge of hazards influence legal outcomes.Key Themes:Attractive Nuisance Doctrine: Learn why trespassing is crucial, the importance of specific h...

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Torts_Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose in...

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2024/12/05

This episode breaks down Tennessee’s statutes of limitations and repose, focusing on how they apply to medical malpractice and product liability cases. We explore the “discovery rule,” which determines when the clock starts for filing claims, and how fraudulent concealment can extend deadlines in malpractice cases. In product liability, we examine the strict statute of repose, which sets a firm deadline for lawsuits regardless of when an injury is discovered. Through key Tennessee Supreme Cou...

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Criminal Procedure Arrest, Search and Seizure Part 1:...

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2024/12/05

This episode examines the evolution of probable cause standards and their impact on Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. The rigid Aguilar-Spinelli test, which required proof of an informant’s knowledge and reliability, was replaced by the more flexible totality of the circumstances approach established in Illinois v. Gates. This standard allows courts to consider corroborated details and the overall context when evaluating probable cause. Tennessee adopted...

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34:48

Intentional Torts and Damages Recap

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2024/12/02

In this episode, we unpack intentional torts with a focus on battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment. We break down key legal elements, explore defenses like consent and self-defense, and discuss the doctrine of transferred intent. Additionally, we dive into Tennessee-specific laws on damages, covering compensatory and punitive damages, loss of consortium, and statutory caps. We also examine statutes of limitations and repose in medical malpracti...

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Criminal Procedure Part 2: The 4th Amendment and...

American Law Cafe ·

2024/12/01

In this episode, we explore what constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment. We dive into landmark cases that have shaped the boundaries of privacy expectations, property rights, and law enforcement limitations. Key rulings such as Katz v. United States (1967), California v. Greenwood (1988), Florida v. Riley (1989), United States v. Jones (2012), Carpenter v. United States (2018), Florida v. Jardines (2013), United States v. White (1971), Torres v. Madrid (2021...

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Criminal Procedure Part 1: The 4th Amendment and the...

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2024/12/01

In this week’s episode, we delve into key concepts in Criminal Procedure, focusing on the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which safeguards individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. We also explore the Exclusionary Rule, a critical doctrine that bars evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights from being used in court. Join us as we examine landmark cases that have shaped these principles, including Wolf v. Colorado (1949), Mapp v. Ohio (1961), U...

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17:23

Unconscionability in Contracts

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2024/12/01

This week on American Law Café, we discuss unconscionability in contract law through four cases: Clifton Jones v. Star Credit Corp (excessive pricing ruled unconscionable), In re Louis Fleet (deceptive and unfair terms invalidated), Misty Ferguson v. Countrywide (arbitration terms found unconscionable), and Elaine Zapatha v. Dairy Mart (termination clause upheld as fair).

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19:39

Contracts Mid-Year Review

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2024/11/30

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of contracts, breaking down the essential elements of what makes a contract enforceable. We explore key topics such as defenses to contract formation, foundational rules like the Mirror Image Rule, and distinctions between void and voidable contracts, as well as mistake versus misunderstanding. We also unpack critical concepts like the advertisement test, the Statute of Frauds, types of damages, acceptance by performance, and the UCC 2-...

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Torts and Neglience: Causation

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2024/11/30

In this episode, we dive into the principles of Negligence and Causation, exploring how they interplay in the legal system. Using the Tennessee case, Kilpatrick v. Bryant (1993) as a lens, we analyze the key elements of negligence and unpack the complexities of establishing causation in a legal context.

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