Illinois MCLE Podcast

Artificial Justice – Navigating an AI Evidence Crisis

Deepfakes, AI-generated documents, and machine-assisted analysis are arriving in courtrooms faster than the rules of evidence can adapt. Judge Paul Grimm joins TalksOnLaw

Autonomous Deadly Weapons

What happens when machines make life-and-death targeting decisions? Professor Mitt Regan joins TalksOnLaw to examine the law of autonomous weapons — how international hum

Trump Trials – A Survey in Legal Ethics

The criminal and civil cases surrounding Donald Trump have raised a range of professional responsibility questions — for prosecutors, defense counsel, and the lawyers who

A Healthier Legal Future

The legal profession has long been defined as a high-performance environment characterized by competition and long hours. While dedication and hard work remain hallmarks

Law According to Karp

For more than a decade, Brad Karp has led Paul, Weiss during a period of significant growth and change, including its emergence as one of the most profitable firms in Big

Bending the Knee

For more than two centuries, the American legal system has operated on a core assumption: lawyers are not punished for the conduct or politics of their clients. In this e

Defending Words

Free speech has long been a constitutional cornerstone in the United States—but in recent years, calls for censorship have surged. Whether in response to hate speech, mis

Trump Orders: Law Firms on the Line

When a string of 2025 executive orders barred select law firms from federal buildings, revoked security clearances, and threatened to cancel their clients’ government con

Scroll Control – Regulating Social Media for Kids

Growing evidence links heavy social‑media use to rising anxiety, bullying, and sextortion among kids, and state lawmakers are racing to respond. In this interview, Harvar

Confronting the Disinformation Engine

Digital platforms now enable the near-instantaneous distribution of information, including misinformation and disinformation, to vast audiences. Disinformation refers to

Regulating AI as a Natural Monopoly

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly expensive and resource dependent to develop, a question arises: Are we witnessing the emergence of AI as a natural

A Lawyer's Addiction with Brian Cuban

The legal profession faces alarmingly high rates of substance abuse and mental health challenges. In this conversation, Brian Cuban, attorney, author, and addiction recov

Lawyers + LLMs: AI Ethics

AI is changing how lawyers do their work and raising questions about how lawyers can harness artificial intelligence consistent with their professional responsibilities.

Criminal Lab-Grown Meat

The sale and production of lab-grown meat have been criminalized in Florida and Alabama, with other states considering similar legislation. Food law expert Professor Mich

Prosecutorial Discretion – Power & Responsibility

Prosecutors have full discretion as to both which charges to bring as well as to whether or not to bring charges at all. The power of prosecutors extends far beyond the c

Deadly Force as Self Defense

The law of self-defense permits the use of deadly force under a strict set of conditions: the threat must be both imminent and unlawful, and the response, both necessary

Injustice by Forensics

Forensic science, when applied rigorously, has the power to catch and convict criminals, but when mishandled, can lead to tragic miscarriages of justice. In this eye-open

A Mindful Lawyer

The legal profession is known for its high-stakes, high-stress lifestyle. The dangers of stress to mind and body are similarly well known. However, as one endocrinologist

War Crimes – Israel and Gaza

In the volatile conflict between Israel and Gaza, the line between legitimate military action and war crimes is often blurred. Professor Michael Newton, an expert in the

Dying Without a Will

When you die without a will, the default rules of inheritance law kick in, allocating assets based on established formulas and hierarchies. In this conversation, Professo