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Matthew Schwartz
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Host, UnCommon Law
Washington
Beats
Biography
Matthew S. Schwartz is a reporter with NPR's news desk. Before coming to NPR, Schwartz worked as a reporter for Washington, DC, member station WAMU, where he won the national Edward R. Murrow award for feature reporting in large market radio. Previously, Schwartz worked as a technology reporter covering the intricacies of Internet regulation. In a past life, Schwartz was a Washington telecom lawyer. He got his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and his B.A. from the University of Michigan ("Go Blue!").
Porn and Politics
Content
By UnCommon Law, Matthew Schwartz Verified| Bloomberg Law Verified When Scott Griffin visited the Haunted Trail, he expected to be scared. But he did not expect what happened after he thought the scare was over. This special Halloween episode of UnCommon Law tells the true story of a man terrorized by a haunted house attraction. Griffin bought a ticket to a haunted house — but ended up getting more than he bargained for: two broken wrists. He sued for negligence and assault. Can someone who paid to be frightened sue when things go too far? Guests:P.
By UnCommon Law, Matthew S. SchwartzPodcast, Matthew Schwartz Verified| Bloomberg Law Verified In the conclusion of UnCommon Law’s season-long exploration of noncompete agreements, we look at the Federal Trade Commission’s authority to ban the clauses nationwide. We’ve reviewed how the ban would work and explored the policy arguments for and against it. Now we delve into a more fundamental question: Does the FTC even have the power to make a substantive rule like this one? It’s been 50 years since the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FTC has substantive rulemaking power.
By UnCommon Law, Matthew Schwartz Verified| Bloomberg Law Verified When Scott Griffin visited the Haunted Trail, he expected to be scared. But he did not expect what happened after he thought the scare was over. This special Halloween episode of UnCommon Law tells the true story of a man terrorized by a haunted house attraction. Griffin bought a ticket to a haunted house — but ended up getting more than he bargained for: two broken wrists. He sued for negligence and assault. Can someone who paid to be frightened sue when things go too far? Guests:P.
Company Info
UnCommon Law
UnCommon Law is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, dedicated to assisting individuals navigating the discretionary parole process. They provide trauma-informed legal representation and mental health counseling, focusing on those serving life sentences who often face parole hearings without adequate support. The organization offers pro bono legal advocacy, helping clients challenge illegal or arbitrary parole denials. They also provide trauma-informed counseling to address mental health needs during the parole process. UnCommon Law engages in strategic litigation to tackle systemic issues within the parole system and partners with various stakeholders to advocate for legislative improvements. Additionally, they analyze parole decision-making data to promote transparency and support broader reform efforts. UnCommon Law serves incarcerated individuals seeking parole, particularly those facing systemic barriers, as well as their families and community organizations involved in parole reform. Their mission is to transform California’s parole system through direct representation, policy advocacy, and community collaboration, all rooted in principles of social justice and healing.
Washington, D.C., United States
+1 510-271-0310
Founded: 2006