Topic: Legal Language

2 chapters across the catalog

Fools & Knaves
Episode 366 7:49 - 10:17

366: Fools & Knaves

NDAA Section 920B Provisions Regarding Sexual Assault

A review of Section 920B of the NDAA reveals specific and unusual language regarding the rape and sexual assault of children within the military justice system. The text defines different tiers of offenses based on whether a child is under or over the age of 12. Concerns are raised regarding the legal complexities and the lack of public reporting on these specific provisions.

200 Dollar Oil
Episode 34 57:36 - 1:01:23

34: 200 Dollar Oil

Music Industry Royalties, Force Majeure, Contract Folklore

The complexity of music industry contracts is illustrated by a duet agreement involving a 5% retail royalty after various deductions. The discussion shifts to the "folklore" of legal documents, where contracts are frequently shared and modified. Examples include the development of specific "force majeure" clauses for public speaking engagements and the settlement agreement between Adam Curry and MTV.