OA155: Corporations Are People, My Friend... (and More Stormy)
Today's episode tackles a popular article in The Atlantic which implies that, but for the machinations of one dude in the 1880s, corporations might not be "people," today.\xa0 Is it true?\xa0 Listen and find out! First, though, we continue to examine the legal genius of Stormy Daniels\xa0by answering some of the most common questions raised in response to our episode.\xa0 This begins (sadly) with a brief "Andrew Was Wrong" clarification about the operative campaign disclosure requirements as well as an analysis of the\xa0arbitration order\xa0that came to light just after we went to press with Episode 154, and more! In the main segment, Andrew takes a trip through the history of corporate personhood.\xa0\xa0After that, we answer a delightful question about hearsay from listener Dr. Jeff Otjen. Finally, we end\xa0with the answer to Thomas (and David) Take the Bar Exam Question #66 about murderous political candidates appearing on an "Iron Chef" knockoff... look, you'll just have to listen for yourself.\xa0 Don't forget to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page\xa0so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None!\xa0 Have us on your show! Show Notes & Links
- We first discussed the Stormy Daniels lawsuit (and linked her complaint) back in Episode 154.\xa0 Since then, Susan Simpson has done some pretty top-notch investigative work as to where the Trump campaign may have hid the payoff to Stormy.
- The case referred to in the "A" segment is\xa0Amendariz v. Foundation Health, 6 P.3d 669 (Cal. 2000).
- Our main segment discusses Adam Winker's article in\xa0The Atlantic, focusing on\xa0Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific R.R. Co., 118 U.S. 394 (1886).
- Finally, the answer to Dr. Jeff's question references two different provisions of the Federal Rules of Evidence:\xa0 Rule 801 (defining hearsay) and Rule 803 (listing the exceptions).
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