Rachel Bertsche

With Professor Shari Diamond Many people complain when a jury summons arrives, but when they actually serve on a case they become quite invested in the process. But how can a group of lay ...

With Steven Drizin and Laura Nirider When cases like Brendan Dassey’s are examined, many see a pressing need to rethink the definition of coercion and the law of voluntariness, ...

With Megan Murphy and Kate Shaw President Trump and other politicians have painted the media as the “enemy of the people” — purveyors of fake news who use their platform as a ...

With Professor Michael Kang As the November midterm elections loom, issues of election law continue to have a significant impact on the voting process. In this episode of Planet Lex, new ...

One of the jobs of a law professor is to look at long-held beliefs with a critical eye and offer insights that may change widespread understanding of pressing legal issues. Erin F. Delaney, ...

With Brett Kavanaugh’s ongoing confirmation battle, the Supreme Court and the partisan polarization of the nomination process has been fresh in the minds of many. Host Daniel B. Rodriguez ...

With Alexa Van Brunt The violence that grips the streets of Chicago has been the subject of news outlets and even the President’s tweets, but what is actually being done to address the issue? In ...

With Zach Fardon Gun violence in neighborhoods on Chicago’s south and west sides is a decades-long problem experiencing recently renewed media attention. Zach Fardon, a former U.S. Attorney ...

Mark Cohen and Eva Bruch The legal ecosystem is undergoing a massive transformation around the world, prompting some legal professionals to wonder if the industry is in crisis. As a prelude ...