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Amicus: A Law ReviewJim Santelle, a former United States Attorney in Wisconsin and Justice Department official in Washington, is among Civic Medias resident legal commentators and frequent on-air analysts. Join Jim each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Amicus: A Law Review, as current events meet civics understandingthrough in-depth analysis and discussion (including your listener calls) of the most recent developments in the areas of law, government, courts, and the aspiration for justice. Author: James Santelle
Jim Santelle, a former United States Attorney in Wisconsin and Justice Department official in Washington, is among Civic Medias resident legal commentators and frequent on-air analysts. Join Jim each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Amicus: A Law Review, as current events meet civics understandingthrough in-depth analysis and discussion (including your listener calls) of the most recent developments in the areas of law, government, courts, and the aspiration for justice. Listen Live: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Legal Battles and Rule of Law: From Oil Giants to Supreme Court Showdowns
Saturday, 18 April, 2026
This episode of Amicus dives into pivotal legal happenings shaping America and beyond. The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of oil companies, allowing them to move environmental lawsuits from state to federal courts, spotlighting corporate influence in environmental justice. Meanwhile, a New York jury brands Live Nation a monopoly, igniting antitrust debates. Abroad, a French court finds cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism, a landmark ruling on corporate responsibility. Back home, federal judges block Trump's White House ballroom plans and dismiss his defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal, highlighting judiciary checks on presidential actions. Plus, tensions flare at the Supreme Court as Justice Sotomayor apologizes for critiquing Justice Kavanaugh.
