128: Codes Of Ethics

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the R. Kelly trial and the role of racketeering charges in his prosecution.  Then they look at the latest aggressive lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against his own niece and the NYT, before reviewing the latest developments in our country’s abortion wars and the challenges developing to the recent Texas Law. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To sign up for your Noom trial, go to noom.com Thrive Causemetics: For 15% off your first order, go to thrivecausemetics.com and use the promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2 Policy Genus: Get insurance right at policygenius.com Recent Articles From The #SistersInLaw: From Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the challenges to Roe and the role of the Supreme Court. Mentioned by Jill Wine-Banks: R Kelly Indictment Trump lawsuit Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

25 Syys 20211h 9min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to make the case for the voting rights bill currently before Congress.  Then, they examine the charging of Michael Sussman by Trump’s appointee John Durham relating to his investigation of the origins of the Russian inquiry, and discuss our history of civilian control of the military, how it relates to the chain of command, and recent events. Transcript Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: For up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows go to helixsleep.com and use promo code: SISTERS200 Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals and free shipping, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: SISTERS14 Third Love: For 20% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

18 Syys 20211h 16min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to see if anything can be done about the Texas Abortion Law and what role Merrick Garland would have in stopping it.  Then, they debate whether cameras in our courtrooms would help ensure more transparency and a more accessible legal system, before sharing their experiences and thoughts about the tragedy our country suffered on 9/11. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: Get 25$ off your first order of $100 or more at girlfriend.com with promo code: SISTERS Headspace: For a 1 month free trial go to headspace.com and use promo code: SISTERS Magic Spoon: For $5 dollars off your order go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

11 Syys 20211h 14min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to take on the Texas Abortion Law and why it fails so many women and give some advice to anyone considering law school.  Then, they analyze the latest developments in the Theranos trial and what it means for Elizabeth Holmes, before weighing the potential release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and how it ties into our ideas of justice, rehabilitation and punishment. Transcript Links To This Week’s Sponsors Third Love: Get 20% off your first order at thirdlove.com Hello Fresh: For up to 14 meals including free shipping, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS14 Olive & June: For 20% off your first mani system, visit oliveandjune.com and use promo code: SISTERS  More Reading from the #SistersInLaw  Articles from Kimberly  on Roe and Sirhan Sirhan Articles from Joyce on Texas Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

4 Syys 20211h 35min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases.  Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case.  After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our elections. Click here for transcript  Links To This Week’s Sponsors Headspace: For a free one-month trial with access to headspace’s full library go to headspace.com and use promo code: SISTERS Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. sign up for your trial at noom.com. Helix: For up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners go to helixsleep.com and use the promo code: SISTERS200. More Reading from the #SistersInLaw  From Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket From Barb McQuad on the Kraken Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

28 Elo 20211h 18min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their go to negotiation strategies to give you the perfect tools for any situation-- whether you’re going up against an opposing counsel or a representative of the Taliban.  Then, they celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and lay out the work we still need to do, before discussing the laws affecting the refugees seeking asylum in our country. For full notes and transcript got to our website Songs of Summer Playlist From This Week’s Episode Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Girlfriend Collective: Get $25 off $100 or more when you visit girlfriend.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Function of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 20% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com Third Love: Get 20% off your first purchase when you visit thirdlove.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

21 Elo 20211h 10min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice.  They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward? For full transcript and notes go to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: Get 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners with Helix. Magic Spoon: Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with Magic Spoon.  Use the code sister to save $5 off Policy Genius: When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right.  Try Policy Genius today. Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

14 Elo 20211h 14min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use.  Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air. Additional Reading From The #Sisters: From Barb: Trump and the Capitol Riot Hitman Analogy https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/trump-capitol-riot-hitman-analogy-n1275598 Wapo Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/05/heres-roadmap-justice-department-follow-investigating-trump/ From the Episode: Jeffrey Clark Letter https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-doj-georgia-clark-rosen-donaghue or https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-officials-rejected-colleagues-request-intervene-georgias-election/story?id=79243198 Clark letter in context of Donoghue notes https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/04/newly-released-letter-tells-us-more-about-trumps-last-ditch-push-steal-election/aa Laws About Unruly Passengers https://www.gjllp.com/news/criminal-laws-pertaining-to-unruly-airplane-passengers/ Pat Hovakimian Resignation Letter: https://politicon.com/podcasts/cuomos-defense/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Zola: Use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates: https://welcome.zola.com/allproducts_alldevices_np_op_exp/?pkey=silpod&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=sil& Hello Fresh: Use code sisters-one-four for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=sisters14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=sisters14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4 Thrive: For 15% off your first order use code QE2FY5D28CB2 at: https://thrivecausemetics.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=SISTERS Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

7 Elo 20211h 10min