American Law Cafe

 🎙️ Civil Procedure Spotlight: Removal and Remand Explained - How Defendants Get From State to Federal Court

In this episode, we focus on the rules for removing a case from state to federal court—how …

🎙️ Podcast Summary – Presumptions in Evidence

In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack how the Federal Rules of Evidence deal with presumptions, focusing on the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) …

🎙️ Podcast Post: Negligence and the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

This episode unpacks the foundations of negligence law and explores the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur—a powerful but limited tool that…

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In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack three core justiciability doctrines—ripeness, mootness, and the political question doctrine. These doctrines don’t decide who wins …

In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the evolution of personal jurisdiction—how courts decide where a defendant can be sued. Personal jurisdiction doesn’t decide who wins; it decides which…

In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the rules of federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and why they’re central to subject matter jurisdiction in federal courts. Federal cour…

In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the rules of diversity jurisdiction—one of the two major gateways into federal court. Diversity jurisdiction isn’t about deciding the merits of a case;…

🎙️ In this episode we’re mastering Judicial Notice under Rules 201 & 202 so you know what courts can accept without proof—and what they can’t.

This episode covers how judges notice adjudicative facts …

🎙️ Welcome to Season 7 of American Law Café—today we’re mastering the four rules that win evidentiary fights and protect your appeal.

This episode focuses on FRE 103–106: how to preserve error, how ju…

🎙️ Welcome to Season 7 of American Law Café, where we’re breaking down the foundation of courtroom evidence!

The Federal Rules of Evidence open with Rules 101–106 — the ground rules that shape when ev…

Welcome to Season 6 of American Law Café, where we’ll explore the world of Property Law! Property isn’t just about land—it’s about power, rights, and fairness. From the right to keep others off your …

 🎙️ In this episode of Constitutional Law, we set the stage for one of the most powerful—and controversial—features of our legal system: judicial review.

⚖️ The Most Consequential Election:
The year i…

In this episode of American Law Café, we kick off Season 5 by unpacking why Civil Procedure is the backbone of civil justice. CivPro isn’t about deciding who’s right or wrong—it’s the rulebook for ho…

In this episode of American Law Café, we break down the legal defenses that can save a defendant from liability—even when all the elements of an intentional tort are proven. From mistakes and consent…

In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the most important defenses to intentional torts—including when the law allows you to use force, and when it doesn’t. From consent and self-defense to …

🎙️ In this episode of American Law Café, we move from Revolution to Republic, tracing how America transitioned from a victorious rebellion to a unified federal nation. We’ll unpack the Treaty of Pari…

🎙️ In this episode of American Law Café, we zoom out to explore the centuries-long journey that gave rise to the U.S. Constitution. Before clauses were drafted or rights declared, there was conquest,…

In this episode, we explore three powerful tort doctrines shaping personal injury law in Tennessee and Alabama: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED), False Imprisonment, and Conversion…

In this episode of American Law Cafe, we break down how courts interpret intent and context in tort law—specifically in cases involving assault, battery, and negligence. Using four compelling cases, …

🎙️ Understanding Damages in Tennessee Civil Cases

This episode explores how Tennessee law defines and limits damages in civil litigation, including compensatory, punitive, and consortium damages. We e…