Today’s episode takes a deep dive into something the Supreme Court didn’t do last week — namely, it declined to grant certiorari to reverse an obviously incorrect decision of the Sixth Circuit (EMW Women’s Surgical Center v. Meier), in which that court upheld a blatantly unconstitutional Kentucky law mandating that women undergo a medically unnecessary ultrasound and listen to a script before undergoing an abortion.

We begin, however, with a delightful Frozen-themed listener question about the extent of copyright law and whether Josh Gad can start singing songs about how Brett Kavanaugh is a monster. (Hint: this is a fantastic idea.) We truly drill down on all the different ramifications of when you create an original character for yourself versus your employer.

After that, it’s time for the main sequence deep dive on EMW Women’s Surgical Center v. Meier and exactly why it’s surprising — and depressing — that the Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in this case.

Then, it’s time to check in on #T3BE and see if Thomas can get this homebuying question right. Do you get to cancel a sale when the buyer hides water damages, and if so, why? Listen and find out!

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