Administrative Static Podcast

Administrative Static
Administrative Static Podcast

Administrative Static is an irreverent legal affairs podcast that exposes the unlawful side of administrative power. Hosts Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione will decry federal and state agency abuses, trot out legal arguments, grill expert guests, and bandy about the latest cases and controversies. 

  1. AUG 10

    NCLA Asks Court to End DOL’s Illegal Power Grab, Overturn Wage and Overtime Exemption Rule

    NCLA has filed for summary judgment in Flint Avenue v. Department of Labor, urging the Northern District of Texas to strike down a new DOL rule that exceeds its authority. The rule sets a $58,656 minimum salary for exempting “white collar” employees from FLSA’s wage and overtime requirements, impacting millions of workers nationwide. The rule would force employers to raise salaries or reclassify employees as hourly, limiting flexible work options. Flint Avenue, LLC, a small software company, faces losing its ability to offer perks like unlimited vacation. Tune in to hear Mark and Vec dive into this critical case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  2. AUG 10

    NCLA Asks Federal Court to Vacate the Dept. of Labor’s Unlawful New Independent Contractor Rule

    Join Mark and Vec as they explore NCLA’s latest legal challenge in Colt & Joe Trucking v. U.S. Department of Labor. NCLA is fighting to overturn DOL’s new rule, which makes it harder for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors, potentially leading to increased FLSA liabilities for small businesses. This episode dives into issues with the rule, including its vague standards and the controversy surrounding Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s authority to enforce it. Tune in to learn more about this crucial case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  3. AUG 10

    NCLA Amicus Brief in NY Case Against Trump Explains Why NY’s Executive Law Violates Free Speech

    NCLA, with its founder Professor Philip Hamburger, has filed a crucial amicus curiae brief in the case of New York v. Donald Trump. They are challenging a New York law used by Attorney General Letitia James to prosecute Trump for alleged fraud. Unlike typical fraud cases, New York Executive Law § 63.12 allows for penalties simply for making incorrect business statements, without needing to prove intent or harm. NCLA argues that this law infringes on First Amendment rights and is urging the court to overturn it to safeguard free speech for everyone. In this episode, Mark, Vec, and Senior Litigation Counsel Greg Dolin discuss the case and its broader implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  4. AUG 10

    Federal Circuit Revives Lawsuit Against CDC’s Illegal Eviction Moratorium in NCLA Amicus Win!

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reversed a decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, bringing new momentum to the Darby Development Company v. U.S. case. This pivotal ruling challenges the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium as a potential violation of the Fifth Amendment’s Taking Clause, demanding just compensation for property owners. Join Mark and Vec as they discuss this landmark decision with NCLA Senior Litigation Counsel Greg Dolin. Tune in to explore the implications of this ruling and what lies ahead for the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  5. AUG 3

    NCLA Asks Tenth Circuit to Stop Education Dept.’s Latest Illegal Scheme to Cancel Student Loan Debt

    In its latest student loan legal challenge, NCLA has filed an amicus curiae brief in the case of Alaska, South Carolina, and Texas v. Department of Education before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. NCLA is pushing for the Court to uphold and expand a preliminary injunction against the Department’s "SAVE" plan, which unlawfully alters the 1993 Higher Education Act amendments to transform authorized student-loan-repayment plans into unauthorized loan-cancellation schemes—costing taxpayers $475 billion. With support from the Cato Institute and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, NCLA argues for halting this overreach of Executive Branch power.Vec and Jenin discuss the case in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  6. AUG 3

    In NCLA Amicus Win, Fifth Circuit Rules Against FCC’s Unlawful Control of Universal Service Fund

    In a significant victory for constitutional order, the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled in Consumers’ Research v. Federal Communications Commission that Congress unlawfully delegated legislative power to the FCC, allowing it to control the Universal Service Fund (USF). NCLA played a pivotal role in this outcome, filing an amicus curiae brief that highlighted the legal flaws in the FCC's authority. Join Vec and NCLA General Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel Zhonette Brown as they delve into this decision, its implications for the FCC, and what it means for American taxpayers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  7. AUG 3

    Fired for Free Speech? The Case of San Antonio's Poet Laureate

    Join Jenin and Vec, along with NCLA's Casey Norman, as they unpack the explosive case of Nephtalí De León, a celebrated Chicano writer and activist wrongfully terminated from his position as San Antonio’s poet laureate. NCLA has filed a Complaint against the City of San Antonio and city employee Krystal Jones, alleging De León's firing violated his First Amendment rights after he was defamed for a supposed "racial slur" in an elegy honoring a Chicano writer-activist. Discover how the City’s actions not only tarnished De León’s reputation but also undermined his lifelong fight against racial injustice. Tune in to explore the legal battle to restore his good name and what this case means for free speech in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  8. AUG 3

    California's Deepfake Crackdown: Free Speech or Overreach?

    Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced his intention to sign new legislation targeting the use of artificial intelligence in campaign ads, following a viral altered ad of Vice President Kamala Harris reposted by Elon Musk. The proposed law would mandate social media companies to remove deepfake content featuring political candidates 120 days before an election, placing the responsibility on these platforms to monitor and enforce the rules. In this episode, Vec and Jenin delve into the potential First Amendment implications of such laws.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
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Administrative Static is an irreverent legal affairs podcast that exposes the unlawful side of administrative power. Hosts Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione will decry federal and state agency abuses, trot out legal arguments, grill expert guests, and bandy about the latest cases and controversies. 

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  • Creator
    Administrative Static
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean

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