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Episode 101 - "May it please the court. May I blow my nose?"

November 07, 2024 • Season 7 • Episode 10

Introduction (0:00:00). When Spencer knocks on doors, does anyone recognize him from the podcast?
The Break (0:04:11). Results from Quinnipiac, Premiere Austin, and Premiere Fort Lauderdale. Who were the best teams ... and who were the Best Coach-Judges?
Adrian Mebane (0:07:00). Loyola Chicago's newly-promoted advocacy director describes her new job duties, her goals, and her unusual gardening style.
Main Interview: Jeremy Dailey (0:22:45). Georgia's coach talks about how mock trial changed his career trajectory, his relationship with his mentor Kellie Casey, how gay advocates are treated differently in mock and real courtrooms, cooking 500(!) New York Times recipes, his $15 principle when it comes to wine, and the new FRE rule that creates a privilege for his "hot takes."
Vexatious Litigants (0:53:41). Should teams disclose their motions before trial? Judge Erickson says yes, and A.J. Bellido de Luna says no. We also hear about Judge losing football bets, A.J traveling to an "undisclosed location," and the immortal words, "May it please the court. May I blow my nose?"
Mailbag Question (1:20:21). At tournaments that allow some schools to bring two teams, should we do anything for schools with one team to level the playing field?