American Law Cafe
American Law Cafe: Exploring the Foundations of Law
Welcome to the American Law Cafe, your go-to podcast for breaking down the basics of fundamental law courses. Whether you're a current law student preparing for exams or a legal enthusiast eager to dive into the world of law concepts from contracts to criminal procedure and torts, this podcast simplifies complex legal principles into clear, engaging discussions. Join us each week as we unpack landmark cases, key doctrines, and real-world applications, making the law accessible and interesting for everyone passionate about justice and the rule of law.
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Episodes
27 episodes
Final Exam Ready: 5 Torts Essay Hypos Every 1L Should Master
📚 Episode Summary: It’s finals season, and we’ve got your 1L torts essay prep covered.In this episode of American Law Café, we walk through five realistic essay-style fact patterns, each one modeled after the t...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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19:22
🎧 Mastering Torts: The Ultimate 1L Crash Course for Finals
📚 Episode Summary: In this power-packed episode of American Law Café, we walk you through the entire landscape of tort law—perfect for 1Ls prepping for finals or anyone needing a comprehensive refresher. From the building bl...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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27:54
Contract Damages Recap 101: The Price of a Broken Promise
🎧 Episode Summary: Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into the remedies available when a contract goes sideways. This essential 1L review breaks down the major types of contract damages and explains not only what they are...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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16:22
Understanding Contributory Negligence, Comparative Fault, and Assumption of Risk
In this episode, we cover key aspects of Tennessee tort law, focusing on:The shift from contributory negligence to modified comparative fault (49% rule) 📉Key defenses like assumption of risk 🛡️, negl...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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19:35
Warranties, Misrepresentation, and Contract Law: Key Doctrines in Commercial Contract Disputes
Core Concepts:Warranty: A factual representation in contracts that, if untrue, can lead to a breach.Express Warranty: Clear and specific promises, such as "This car will last 100,000 miles."Im...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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16:58
Criminal Procedure Mid-Term Recap: 4th Amendment, Due Process, Searches and Seizures, Arrest Warrants
Criminal Procedure Mid-Term RecapI. IntroductionThis document outlines core criminal procedure principles, focusing on the U.S. and Tennessee constitutions, especially the 4th and 5th Amendments. It highlights key stage...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:10
Torts and Negligence: Exploring Duty and Liability in Tennessee Alcohol-Related Cases
🎙️ Podcast Post: Exploring Duty and Liability in Tennessee Alcohol-Related CasesThis episode dives into Tennessee law on negligence, duty of care, and liability in alcohol-related accidents. We unpack landmark cases that define th...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:27
RECAP FOR TORTS Mid-Term Part 2: Negligence
🎙️ New Episode: Breaking Down Negligence in Torts Law!This week, we delve into the foundational principles of negligence in tort law, focusing on key elements, doctrines, and case law to help you master this critical topic for you...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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48:38
RECAP FOR TORTS Mid-Term Part 1: Intentional Torts
🎙️ New Episode Alert: Mastering Torts for Your Mid-Term!This week, we dive into Tennessee tort law, breaking down the key concepts, cases, and defenses every 1L needs to know. We'll cover:The Purpose of Tort Law...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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52:02
Torts and Duty to Rescue, Negligence, Forseeability and Future of Negligence with AI
In this episode, we explore landmark Tennessee Supreme Court cases that have shaped negligence law through four distinct themes:Duty of Care to Non-Patients and Third PartiesBradshaw v. Daniel (1993): E...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:15
Torts Understanding Duty and Negligence in Law
In this episode, we explore key legal principles surrounding the duty to act reasonably and the evolving scope of negligence law. Highlights include:Duty to Act Reasonably: A legal duty to act arises only under specific circu...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:01
Contract Law Unveiled: UCC 2-207, the Battle of the Forms, Clickwrap, Browsewrap and Shrinkwrap Agreements
Welcome to this week’s episode, where we explore the critical principles of contract law, focusing on cases that highlight the nuances of contract formation, the application of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and modern agreement types. In t...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:40
Contract Law 1L Mid-Year Recap: Formation (Offer, Acceptance, Consideration), Defenses, and Damages for Breach
Welcome to today's episode, where we examine the fundamental principles of contract law as covered in the first year of law school. This recap explores key themes, essential concepts, and critical cases that every law student needs to know....
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:56
Negligence in Tennessee Tort Law: The Standard of Care Part 2
This episode examines key aspects of Tennessee negligence law, drawing insights from five landmark cases. Topics include parental liability, negligent misrepresentation, medical conditions, accountant liability, and the application of negligenc...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:17
Negligence in Tennessee Tort Law: The Standard of Care Part 1
This episode explores key aspects of negligence in Tennessee, drawing insights from six landmark cases. Topics include the essential elements of negligence, medical malpractice standards, and comparative fault principles.Key Themes:
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:38
Tennessee Premises Liability Part 2: Attractive Nuisance and Playground Doctrines Further Explained
Welcome to American Law Café! This week, we’re tackling premises liability law in Tennessee, exploring key cases and principles that shape how courts balance the duties of landowners with the safety of visitors.Open and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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25:12
Contract Law: Illegality and Public Policy
Episode Summary: Contract Law and Public PolicyJoin us this week on American Law Café as we delve into the complexities of contract law and public policy. This episode highlights key principles that govern the enforceabil...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:28
Criminal Procedure Arrest, Search and Seizure Part 2: The Fourth Amendment and Search Warrants
Search Warrants and the Fourth Amendment – Balancing Law and LibertyIn this episode of American Law Cafe, we explore the intricacies of the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, focusi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:37
Tennessee Premises Liability Part 1: Attractive Nuisance and Playground Doctrines Explained
In this episode of American Law Cafe, we dive into the nuanced world of premises liability in Tennessee, focusing on the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine and Playground Doctrine. Using four key cases, we uncover the bound...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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15:18
Torts_Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose in Tennessee
This episode breaks down Tennessee’s statutes of limitations and repose, focusing on how they apply to medical malpractice and product liability cases. We explore the “discovery rule,” which determines when the clock starts for filing claims, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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16:53
Criminal Procedure Arrest, Search and Seizure Part 1: Probable Cause
This episode examines the evolution of probable cause standards and their impact on Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. The rigid Aguilar-Spinelli test, which required proof of an informant’s knowledge and r...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:56
Intentional Torts and Damages Recap
In this episode, we unpack intentional torts with a focus on battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment. We break down key legal elements, explore defenses like consent and self-defense, and discuss t...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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35:23
Unconscionability in Contracts
This week on American Law Café, we discuss unconscionability in contract law through four cases: Clifton Jones v. Star Credit Corp (excessive pricing ruled unconscionable), In re Louis Fleet (deceptive and unfair term...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:37
Criminal Procedure Part 2: The 4th Amendment and Protected Areas/Interests
In this episode, we explore what constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment. We dive into landmark cases that have shaped the boundaries of privacy expectations, property rights, and law enforcement limitations. K...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:40
Criminal Procedure Part 1: The 4th Amendment and the Exclusionary Rule
In this week’s episode, we delve into key concepts in Criminal Procedure, focusing on the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which safeguards individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. We also explore the Exclusionary Rule, a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:26