Law Law Land

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Law Law Land is a podcast for the University of Texas' Undergraduate Law Journal that seeks to delve into the complex legal issues plaguing our nation and our community on campus here in Austin.

  1. 11H AGO

    The Art of Plaintiff Law with Bill Reid

    This episode of Law Law Land features Bill Reid, one of the nation’s foremost plaintiff litigators, alongside podcast host Varun Manickam, diving deep into the realities of the field. Reid covers his extensive experience and the lessons he’s learned the hard way. Reid also discusses his book, Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs’ Law, where he reflects on the mistakes that shaped his career and the insights every aspiring litigator needs to hear. Listen to an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the intricacies of plaintiff law!

    45 min

  2. MAR 26

    Reproductive Rights 101

    Anshumi Jhaveri walks us through her passion, reproductive rights law, and the story of how Texas became one of the nation's biggest battlegrounds for the discipline.

    29 min

  3. MAR 19

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup: The Not-So-United Bid

    Hosting agreements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have created rigid contractual obligations that have binded host cities while leaving them dependent on shifting commitments from Washington. The arrangement exposes a stark power imbalance in which FIFA retains significant leverage over cities and organizing committees, even as federal authorities ultimately control critical funding, security, and regulatory support that can determine whether those obligations can realistically be met.

    26 min

  4. MAR 12

    Football, Facades, & FIFA

    In this episode of Law Law Land, Maya Perez and Bhavik Menon break down FIFA’s administrative maze, how its own structure fuels big promises, shaky compliance, and unanswered obligations. Tune in to see why the game off the field is just as intense as on it.

    27 min

  5. MAR 5

    The Long Ride: How Prison Transfers Can Violate Rights

    In this week’s podcast, we sit down with Podcast Manager Bhavik Menon and Calista Kayatta, a freshman studying Classical Languages and Plan II, who is passionate about access to justice and constitutional interpretation. Calista walks us through the little-known practice of “diesel therapy,” where private prison transport companies maximize profit by subjecting prisoners to long, meandering trips and inhumane conditions. She explains how these practices may violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment, explores why many legal claims fail, and discusses the role of profit incentives in shaping the treatment of prisoners.

    25 min

  6. FEB 26

    Are We Really Going Anywhere?

    In this episode, we unpack land laws and locked up transit dreams. Bhavik Menon and Varun Manickam discuss why law is the biggest roadblock to U.S public transit.

    28 min

  7. FEB 19

    Trouble in Paradise: The OpenAI-Microsoft Situationship That Erupted Into Flames

    Tucked away in Microsoft’s landmark deal with OpenAI is a cryptic clause that is confusing legal experts and raising red flags. This episode unpacks the language and implications of the clause, its potential to spark a high-stakes legal battle, and what it reveals about power dynamics in AI partnerships. Is this just legal posturing, or the fuse to a billion-dollar courtroom showdown?

    20 min

  8. FEB 5

    Stealing the Show

    This week, we’re breaking down antitrust law, tax loopholes, and how companies like Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. stay on top. Featuring Podcast Manager Varun Manickam and special guest Bettina Devadoss, we unpack the legal gray areas shaping the future of entertainment, and who actually pays the price. If you care about media, money, or power, this one’s a must-listen.

    32 min
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Law Law Land is a podcast for the University of Texas' Undergraduate Law Journal that seeks to delve into the complex legal issues plaguing our nation and our community on campus here in Austin.

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  • Creator
    Texas Undergraduate Law Journal
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Texas Undergraduate Law Journal
  • Show Website
    Law Law Land

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