About this episode

Margaret Donovan discusses the legal implications of the administration's actions and the concept of a 'national emergency.'

A former JAG officer and federal prosecutor, Margaret Donovan is now an associate at Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder and proud to promote her firm’s work suing the administration – including in this conversation with hosts Rahul Ravipudi and Taylor Asen . Leaning on her JAG experience, she dismantles the administration’s shaky legal argument for its strikes on alleged drug boats and explains why the administration will have a difficult time defending its attempt to censure Sen. Mark Kelly. Tune in as she breaks down why she believes we’re in a “national emergency” – and what lawyers can do about it. “Anybody who knows how to bring a case needs to be putting those skills to work.” Learn More and Connect ☑️ Margaret Donovan ☑️ Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder on LinkedIn | Instagram ☑️ Taylor Asen | LinkedIn ☑️ Gideon Asen on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ☑️ Rahul Ravipudi | LinkedIn | Instagram ☑️ Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Produced and Powered by LawPods Sponsored by SmartAdvocate , Hype Legal , Expert Institute , Filevine , and Steno .

People in this episode

Hosts: Rahul Ravipudi, Taylor Asen

Guest: Margaret Donovan

Topics covered

• legal arguments
• national emergency
• drug enforcement
• lawyers' roles
• government accountability

Keywords

• JAG officer
• federal prosecutor
• legal argument
• drug boats
• Sen. Mark Kelly

Sponsors

SmartAdvocate, Hype Legal, Expert Institute, Filevine, Steno

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP

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