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Opening Arguments

OA202: Roundup (With Special Guest the SciBabe!)

Opening Arguments

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4.33.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2018

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent $289 million dollar verdict handed down by a California state jury for a man who alleges that the herbicide Roundup (TM) gave him cancer. First, we break down the facts of the lawsuit.  Then, we have on special guest Yvette d'Entremont -- a.k.a. the SciBabe -- to break down the science behind glyphosate (the active chemical in Roundup). After that, it's time for everyone's favorite Thomas (& Yvette) Take the Bar Exam, where our dynamic duo attempts to get it right when it comes to the proper measure of damages for breach of contract.  Remember to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None! If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com. Show Notes & Links
  1. If you'd like to read some of the original court documents, here's the Roundup complaint, the Roundup motion to strike; and finally, here's the Roundup verdict.
  2. In the legal analysis, we discussed Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the standards set forth in Daubert v. Merrell Dow, 509 U.S. 579 (1993).
  3. And, of course, you should check out the SciBabe's website.
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0:00.0

We have Reese the Verde already.

0:04.5

We all just kind of looked at each other and nodded.

0:06.6

We find the defended guilty of charges.

0:09.4

Wait 105?

0:17.9

Yeah.

0:18.8

In your broth.

0:19.8

Your honor, I am Chad.

0:21.3

You would.

0:22.3

Bastard.

0:23.3

Hey!

0:24.3

Quiet!

0:25.3

Whether it's racist or stardry or stardry, there is no basis for imposing some draconian

0:35.2

policy with regard to bail, nunch, potouc.

0:37.7

Your honor, the defense is now just making up worse.

0:41.9

We can't make your trial.

0:46.1

Oh, look how cute there's like a judge in everything.

0:50.0

In jury people.

0:51.0

So proud!

0:52.0

Ladies!

0:54.0

Welcome to opening arguments.

0:56.6

The podcast that pairs an inquisitive interviewer with a real-life lawyer.

1:00.2

This podcast is sponsored by the Law Offices of P.A.T.R.S.L.L.C. for entertainment purposes,

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