The Problem With Multidistrict Litigation

Sarah and David invite District Judge Vince Chhabria on the pod to explain the state of multidistrict litigation and answer the question: Why does he listen to Advisory Opinions?

The Agenda:
—Justice Breyer’s jurisprudence
—Judging vs. personal value judgments
—David’s cringe a cappella group name
—Constitutionality of magistrate judges
—How to fix forum shopping
—MDLs, explained
—The pros and cons of MDLs
—How to become a judge
—Judge Chhabria’s clerk hiring process