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May 29, 2023

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about the purpose of recording statutes, and the recording system more generally.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The first-in-time rule for valid title
  • What is a bona fide purchaser?
  • What does it mean to take...


May 15, 2023

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the circumstances under which a principal is vicariously liable for the unlawful actions of their employees and independent contractors.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The general rule for vicarious liability
  • Distinguishing between an employee and an...


May 1, 2023

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're talking about evidence that the court may exclude for various public policy reasons under the Federal Rules of Evidence.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Evidence of subsequent remedial measures
  • Statements and offers...


Apr 17, 2023

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about three different topics in Constitutional Law that are sometimes tested together: executive authority, federal preemption, and commandeering. These topics logically go together because they all involve a power struggle between government...


Apr 3, 2023

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing a couple of topics that go hand in hand in Corporations essays - the duty of care and the business judgment rule.

In this episode we discuss:

  • A review of the duty of care
  • What is the business judgment rule?
  • How the business judgment rule can be...