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The Problem With Multidistrict Litigation

Feb 6, 2024

Sarah and David invite District Judge Vince Chhabria on the pod to explain the state of multidistrict litigation and answer the question: Why does he listen to Advisory Opinions?

The Agenda:

  • Justice Breyer’s jurisprudence
  • Judging vs. personal value judgments
  • David’s cringe a cappella group name
  • Constitutionality of magistrate judges
  • How to fix forum shopping
  • MDLs, explained
  • The pros and cons of MDLs
  • How to become a judge
  • Judge Chhabria’s clerk hiring process

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