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Another Busy Week in the Courts!

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A Gitmo Decision and an Unusual Nevada Judge

Among the stories on Jim and Randal's docket this week: A federal judge ordered the release of five detainees from the U.S. military prison at Guantnamo Bay. A judge who slept through trials and engaged in other odd conduct has been barred from ever seeking another judicial post in Nevada. And should US automakers reorganize under bankruptcy protection?

Prop 8 and a Slew of Celebrity Cases

The California Supreme Court will review Proposition 8, amendment barring gay marriage recently approved by voters. VP Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales are indicted in Texas. Plus... Heather Locklear is in legal hot water for a DUI charge, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is accused of insider trading, and the Massachusetts State Senator who was busted with bribe money in her bra.

Listener Questions

Among this weeks listener questions: is free speech unlimited, is a catastrophic insurance policy a good idea, is a separation automatic grounds for divorce, and can the Supreme Court reverse itself?

Friday • March 20

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