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A Hard Look is an administrative law podcast produced in conjunction with the Administrative Law Review at American University's Washington College of Law. On the podcast, we dive into some of the new developments shaping the current landscape of administrative law and regulatory policy and we discuss some of the ways that administrative law impacts attorneys, industries, and people.

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Our guests from Phillips Black return to give an update after a month of having their report and law review article published!

Today, we are excited to feature a current law student on the Podcast. Joining us is a second-year law student, Jo Ross.

Jo is a junior staffer on the Administrative Law Review at American University Washington College of Law, and as part of his gr... more

On this episode, we take a profoundly hard look at the ethical landscape of criminal defense lawyering through the lens of a Pennsylvania-specific criminal post-conviction procedure called the Finley “No-Merit” letter.

With us for this discussion i... more

Today, we are excited to feature another current law student on the Podcast. Joining us is second year law student, Nicole Paredes-Cisneros.

Nicole is a junior staffer on the Administrative Law Review at American University Washington College of La... more

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Jared Zwetler
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Episode: Finley "No-Merit" Letters Follow Up
Lucian Wells
Colleague taking over for season eight
Episode: Finley "No-Merit" Letters Follow Up
Jo Ross
Second year law student, Administrative Law Review staffer
Administrative Law Review, American University Washington College of Law
Episode: Privacy Behind the Bathroom Door
Thomas Roberts
Phillips Black staff attorney, Harvard Law graduate
Phillips Black
Episode: Finley “No-Merit” Letters: An Ethical Lawyering Dilemma
Elie Kirshner
Phillips Black staff attorney, Harvard Law graduate
Phillips Black
Episode: Finley “No-Merit” Letters: An Ethical Lawyering Dilemma
Yahya Moore
Paralegal, formerly wrongly convicted; works with Pennsylvania Innocence Project and Phillips Black
Pennsylvania Innocence Project / Phillips Black
Episode: Finley “No-Merit” Letters: An Ethical Lawyering Dilemma
Stephen Lazar
Paralegal, formerly wrongly convicted; works with Phillips Black
Phillips Black
Episode: Finley “No-Merit” Letters: An Ethical Lawyering Dilemma
Nicole Paredes-Cisneros
Second-year law student, Administrative Law Review staffer; author of a paper on regulatory design of social media and dark patterns
Administrative Law Review (American University Washington College of Law)
Episode: Is Social Media Safe for Our Kids?
Matt Pawa
Environmental litigator and pioneer in climate change litigation
Private practice (environmental law)
Episode: The State of Environmental Law

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Elliot Hiller
Host of A Hard Look (co-host)
Cyrus Krevitz
Co-host of A Hard Look (host/moderator)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Love the LiveNation ep!

    Entertaining, succinct, sharp, and packed with objective information in just 30 minutes. Truly can’t recommend this episode enough and now I’m locked in for the rest of the podcast!! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Davis37
    United Statesa year ago
  • Reach

    This podcast is extremely essential to the non admin law professionals / practitioners. The ability to explain complex items in simple terms; speaks volumes to the level of depth and understanding the hosts of this show have. As we all try to navigate our way in this world of information and disinformation over stimulation….we need anchors like this podcast to give us clear perspective and education.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoPeHo99
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen

    This podcast is extremely informative! A must listen for anyone working in the Admin Law space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sknarzerr
    United States6 years ago

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Anchors clear perspective in a complex information landscape; essential for non-admin-law pros.
Entertaining, succinct, sharp, and packed with objective information in just 30 minutes.
Must-listen for anyone in the Admin Law space; high-quality discussions and guests.

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Privacy Behind the Bathroom Door
Q: What does the current administrative landscape regulating this data privacy look like, and which agencies are involved?
There are two main priorities from two different agencies: the CDC focuses on balancing privacy and intrusion in healthcare data, while the EPA aims to protect water quality through programs like the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR); the dynamic is to expand monitoring (potentially to include Mephipristone) while safeguarding privacy through rules and governance.
Privacy Behind the Bathroom Door
Q: Are there right now actors that are gathering wastewater data from law enforcement, like the FBI, and then going to target specific individuals?
Not to my knowledge, but there is momentum from Congress and state legislatures to create the apparatus for such data collection; once the data exists, it could be exploited by various actors, including law enforcement, raising concerns about targeting communities or individuals.
California's High Speed Rail Project
Q: What are the potential implications for future infrastructure funding if agencies reassess awards under cooperative agreements?
There could be increased scrutiny and friction for large projects, with recipients fearing funding termination even when metrics appear to be on track, potentially chilling ambitious transportation initiatives.
California's High Speed Rail Project
Q: Why did the FRA move from a monitoring finding of compliance in October 2024 to terminating funding in 2025?
The FRA asserted delays, funding shortfalls, and misrepresentations as grounds, but the guest argues there was a disconnect between what was reported in 2024 and the later rationale, suggesting inadequate explanation of what changed.
California's High Speed Rail Project
Q: What exactly is high speed rail, and how does the California project fit into the broader US context?
High speed rail is generally defined by faster speeds and dedicated track separation; California's plan aimed to connect major cities (Sacramento to San Diego) with rapid service, potentially transforming long-distance travel and catalyzing further national rail development.

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A hard-hitting administrative law show that surfaces developments in regulatory policy through lawyerly analysis, scholarly context, and practical implications for practitioners, scholars, and policy-minded listeners. Episodes routinely explore post-conviction ethics, privacy and data governance, government contracting, environmental and energy regulation, and digital asset regulation, often featuring law professors, Phillips Black staff, and seasoned practitioners. A notable strength is its blend of empirical data, historical context, and firsthand experience from guests who bridge academia, public policy, and legal practice, making complex regulatory topics accessible without sacrificing nuance. The show is especially helpful for listener... more

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