Litigator Libations
Updates and tips on defensive litigation in military justice including discussing recent appellate decisions and providing advocacy tips.
Podcasting since 2021 • 101 episodes
Litigator Libations
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101 - "Moore" Clarification/Confusion on Mendoza
This week, Sam and Trevor discuss four of the latest Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces opinions. The first case they cover is United States v. Malone, No. 25-0140, 2026 CAAF LEXIS 62 (C.A.A.F. Jan. 20, 2026), which addresses how de...
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Season 5
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Episode 101
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36:14
It’s our 100th Episode!
For the 100th episode of Litigator Libations, Sam and Trevor keep it short and sweet. They discuss two recent decisions. First, they talk about Case v. Montana, No. 24-624, 2026 U.S. LEXIS 432 (Jan. 14, 2026), from the Supreme Court. <...
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Season 5
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Episode 100
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20:16
To Be, or Not to Be (Arbitrary)?
Happy New Year, everyone! This week, Sam and Trevor cover two cases where the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) analyzes the purported arbitrary application of military rules of evidence. The first is United States v. Maebane
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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48:14
98 - Waiving Goodbye to Errors - and 2025!
In their last episode of 2025, Sam and Trevor discuss all things waiver. There are four cases on the agenda, so buckle-up! First, United States v. Arroyo, 2025 CAAF LEXIS 688 (C.A.A.F. Aug. 19, 2025), which deals with how a...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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41:39
97 - Alcohol and Bad Decisions (Ruiz and Gonzalez)
Happy Thanksgiving! This week, Sam and Trevor tackle United States v. Gonzalez, 2025 CAAF LEXIS 761 (C.A.A.F. 2025), and United States v. Ruiz, 2025 CAAF LEXIS 656 (C.A.A.F. 2025). While both cases have some interesting facts,...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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33:41