• Ep. 23 - Berk v Choy: Delaware Affidavit Of Merit Requirement In Federal Court
    Feb 22 2026

    In episode 23 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Berk v Choy. At issue in this case, whether Delaware's requirement that plaintiffs in medical malpractice suits submit expert affidavits of merit applies in federal court or is inconsistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-440_1b82.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    46 mins
  • Ep. 22 - Ellinburg v United States: Does The MVRA Implicate The Ex Post Facto Clause?
    Feb 17 2026

    In episode 22 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Ellinburg v United States. At issue in this case, whether the MVRA's restitution obligations are criminal punishments for purposed of the Ex Post Facto Clauses of the Constitution.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-482_d1oe.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 21 - Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton: Time Limits For 60(b) Motions Alleging Voidness
    Feb 11 2026

    In episode 21 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton. At issue in this case, whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1)'s requirement that Rule 60(b) motions be brought in a reasonable time apply to motions seeking relief from allegedly void judgements.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-808_lkgn.pdf

    LInktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 20 - Barrett v United States: Can One Be Convicted For The Same Offense Under §§924(c) And (j)?
    Feb 8 2026

    In episode 20 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Barrett v United States. At issue in this case, whether a defendant can be convicted for the same offense under both Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and Section 924(j) under Blockburger v United States.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-5774new_f20h.pdf

    LInktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    1 hr
  • Ep. 19 - Case v Montana: When Can Police Enter Your Home To Provide Emergency Aid?
    Jan 31 2026

    In episode 19 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Case v Montana. At issue in this case, whether police may enter a home without a warrant based on an objectively reasonable basis to believe it is necessary to provide emergency aid or prevent imminent injury or if the Fourth Amendment requires they have probable cause for said belief.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-624_b07d.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    42 mins
  • Ep. 18 - Bost v Illinois State Board Of Elections: Political Candidate Standing To Challenge Vote Counting Rules
    Jan 25 2026

    In episode 18 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Bost v Illinois State Board Of Elections. At issue in this case, whether political candidates have standing to challenge rules governing the counting of votes in their elections.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-568new_4gcj.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 17 - Bowe v United States: Section 2244 And Second/Successive Section 2255 Petitions By Federal Prisoners
    Jan 19 2026

    In episode 17 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Bowe v United States. There are two issues in this case:

    (1) Whether Section 2255(h)'s cross-reference to Section 2244 includes Section 2244(b)(3)(E), thereby barring the Supreme Court from exercising certiori jurisdiction over federal prisoners' petitions for authorization to file second or successve petitions for postconviction relief.

    (2) Whether the same cross-reference includes Section 2244(b)(1), thereby barring federal prisoners' petitions for postconviction relief if they raise claims raised in previous petitions.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-5438_o7kq.pdf

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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Ep. 16 - Dewberry Group Inc v Dewberry Engineers Inc: “Defendant’s Profits” Under The Lanham Act
    Jan 12 2026

    In episode 16 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Dewberry Group Inc v Dewberry Engineers Inc. At issue in this case, whether courts can treat corporate affiliates as one corporate entity for calculating a defendant's profits under the Lanham Act.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/604us1r15_dc8f.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    26 mins