The law affects our lives and our society in many unique and profound ways. Reasonably Speaking, produced by The American Law Institute, features interviews with legal experts on some of the most important legal topics of our time. Each episode takes you through the law in action, beyond courtrooms and casebooks. Whether you are a legal scholar or a concerned citizen, this examination of the relationship between our laws and our society will leave you with a better understanding of how we got here and what we should consider as we forge ahead.
In this episode of Reasonably Speaking, Robert H. Klonoff leads a discussion on one of the defining challenges in modern mass tort litigation: coordinating parallel proceedings in federal and state courts. Featuring John H. Beisner, Elizabeth J. Cabraser, and M. Casey Rodgers, the conversation explores why effective coordination matters to judges, plaintiffs, and defendants alike. Through examples drawn from complex litigation, the panel examines how courts and counsel navigate issues such as case management, bellwether trials, settlement, and other key stages of aggregate litigation.
6 May 2025
The Rise of the Nationwide Injunction and What It Means for the Courts
In this episode of Reasonably Speaking, ALI President David Levi moderates a timely and incisive discussion on nationwide (or universal) injunctions—court orders that extend relief beyond the parties in a case, often halting federal policy nationwide. Featuring legal scholars William Baude and Samuel Bray, along with Judge Robin Rosenberg and former Judge Gregg Costa, the conversation explores the constitutional debates, practical consequences, and political implications of these powerful judicial tools. From forum shopping and the shadow docket to potential reforms like three-judge courts, this panel examines whether the nationwide injunction is a necessary check—or a threat to judicial legitimacy.
8 Aug 2024
Judges Under Siege: Threats, Disinformation, and the Decline of Public Trust in the Judiciary
This episode addresses the alarming surge of attacks on judges and courts. These attacks range from threats and acts of physical violence to a corrosive rhetoric that undermines public confidence in the judiciary. While criticism of court decisions is a vital aspect of a healthy democracy, dismissing the courts as corrupt or illegitimate threatens the rule of law. ALI President David F. Levi moderates this discussion in which panelists share their perspectives on the increase in attacks on and unfair criticism of judges and propose solutions to protect judicial independence and uphold the integrity of our judicial system.
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