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Where Science Enters the Courtroom, the Daubert Name Looms Large

Decades ago, two parents sued a drug company over their newborn’s deformity—and changed courtroom science forever.

Peter Andrey Smith Undark Feb 2020 30min Permalink

The World v. Alan Dershowitz

The Harvard Law School legend has defended everyone from O.J. Simpson to Claus von Bülow. Now he’s facing his toughest case yet: his own.

Simon van Zuylen-Wood Boston Magazine Dec 2016 Permalink

Crime Sports

The State v. Robertson

How one woman’s sexual assault by four University of Oregon football players in 1980 unwittingly led to the state’s expansive free speech protections.

Susan Elizabeth Shepard SB Nation Oct 2015 30min Permalink

Crime

Structured Settlements

How an entire industry built itself convincing lead-paint poisoning victims to sign over settlement payments for a fraction of what they’re worth.

Terrence McCoy Washington Post Aug 2015 20min Permalink

Money Unlimited

How Chief Justice John Roberts pulled off Citizens United.

Jeffrey Toobin New Yorker May 2012 40min Permalink