The Business Professor
Prima Facie
Prima facie is a Latin expression meaning at first sight or based on first impression. The literal translation would be 'at first face' or 'at first appearance', from the feminine forms of primus and facies, both in the ablative case.
The Business Professor
Castle Doctrine
The castle doctrine refers to an exception to the duty to retreat before using deadly self-defense if a party is in their own home.
Curated Video
The Policeman
Miss Palomine tells the student that she volunteered as a community helper this morning. She then talks about the second kind of community helper, the policeman.
PBS
Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?
When picturing a jury, you probably imagine 12 people - no more, no less. But did you know there is no hard and fast rule about how many members are required on a jury? Today, Danielle looks at the differences between petit and grand...
Mr. Beat
The Federal Government Gets More Power | Gibbons v. Ogden
In episode 16 of Supreme Court Briefs, two dudes fight over whether or not one can operate his steamboat in New York. In the end, the federal government just gets more power.
Mr. Beat
When Does a Police Officer Go Too Far? | Graham v. Connor
In episode 15 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man with diabetes is beat up by the police who think he is drunk and just robbed a convenience store. Spoiler alert- he didn't.
Curated Video
The International Criminal Court
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) assesses the International Criminal Court and points to ways it could be improved.
Curated Video
Neuroscience in the Courtroom
Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) describes a modern criminal defense that relies upon neuroscientific evidence.
Curated Video
Neuroscience and Self-Incrimination
Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) describes how she uses neuroscience as a lens to better examine the original purpose of a law.
Curated Video
Interpreting the Law - Context
Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) highlights the vital role that context plays in matters of legal interpretation.
Curated Video
Interpreting the Law - An Example
Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) uses the celebrated example of the Smith gun case to illustrate the relation between linguistic ambiguity and legal interpretation.
Curated Video
Playing Charades
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego), describes her disillusioning experiences working at the U.N. Office in Geneva.
Curated Video
Legal Rationale
Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) presents us with a methodology for developing an appropriate legal interpretation in the face of vagueness.
Curated Video
The US and the ICC, Part II
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) discusses why the US should be a signatory to the International Criminal Court.
Curated Video
The US and the ICC, Part I
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) discusses American attitudes regarding the International Criminal Court.
Curated Video
Neuroscience and Criminality
Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke University) describes how neuroscience is involved in the legal process.
Curated Video
Biology and Criminality
Nita Farahany, Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke University, discusses the future of criminality in light of the evolving science of human behaviour.
Curated Video
Capacity and Informed Consent
Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, describes her own instrument for informed consent and how it differs from the MacArthur instrument.
Curated Video
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) describes an unexpected area where neuroscience is having an impact in legal proceedings.
Curated Video
Flaunting the Laws
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) describes why the zone of applicability of human rights laws and treaties is so small.
Lingokids
Be a Good Neighbor
What does it take to be a good neighbor? This song teaches kids about obeying the city laws and being a kind friend. Children can learn about the many different ways to be a helpful part of the community with this upbeat and groovy tune!
Curated Video
Can AI Legally Be A Patent Inventor?
Is an algorithm a person? Can we make it one? Should we make it one?
Curated Video
What is the Magna Carta?
It was written over 1,000 years ago, and commissioned by an English King – so what makes the Magna Carta one of the most important documents in US history?
Curated Video
The Presidential Veto
One of the most powerful tools the President of the United States has is the veto - but what is it and how has it evolved over time?