ReTrial Podcast
Welcome to ReTrial Podcast where we decode legal history that happened in Dayton, Ohio. These cases, lawyers and stories set the stage for present-day learning across our nation. Hosted by trial attorney & historian, David Greer and Judge Gerald Parker.
Episodes
15 episodes
The Law Belongs to The People – West Publishing v MDC/Lexis
Learn about a lawsuit that prevented a monopoly of computerized legal research and turned Mead Data Central into Lexis-Nexis. A transition into digital. #BarAssociation #legalhistory #LegalPodcast
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:55
Kidnapping Corporations – Mead vs Occidental
We take a look at the concept of corporate greed, mergers and acquisitions and a major case in Dayton history that was considered a hostile takeover.
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52:50
The Resurrection Project – Turning Convicts into Citizens
A conversation about the issue of mass incarceration and how we might turn individuals who have committed crimes into productive citizens. Special guest Judge Walter Rice.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:39
An Error-Free System of Criminal Justice – Prosecution v Defense
We take a look at how the legal system has evolved over the years and what could be removed or added to our current system. Special guests Leon Daidone and John Rion. #BarAssociation #legalhistory #LegalPodcast
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:13
Marketing of Legal Services
Some call it progress, learn about the business of law and the growth of legal service marketing with special guests and marketing icons Attorney Michael Wright and Attorney Doug Mann. #BarAssociation #legalhistory #LegalPodcast
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:16
The Death Penalty Law, Morality, and Economics
Everyone knows they are going to die. The mercy of death is when you don’t know how or when. We discuss deep questions with special guest Attorney Gary W. Crim. Does the death penalty really stop people from killing? What is it like representin...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:53
Protecting the Cash NCR Antitrust
History tells the story of varying perspectives. Some saw NCR as a Dayton staple and hero in the flood while others did not agree with how they conducted business. Learn more about the role of NCR in Dayton and the Antitrust case. Special guest...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:22
Ohio Abortion Wars
From death threats to a local gangster performing illegal abortions, this episode is full of history on the controversial issue of abortion and demonstrates how the law follows society.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:05
The Roy Freeman Case
Go back in time almost 100 years to a case in which a black man was charged with killing a Dayton policeman in 1927.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:27
Moses Jones – Dayton's first black attorney
Moses Jones came to Dayton as its first black attorney in the year 1900. Learn about his career seeking justice for individuals in a racist society and how he planted seeds of the civil rights movement.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:28
Herb Eikenbary – the most memorable lawyer
Get to know Herb Eikenbary, known as the Ringmaster of Dayton and one of the most memorable lawyers who died in 1974, leaving behind a fund for struggling young lawyers.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:14
John McMahon – the greatest lawyer in Dayton's history
Many call John McMahon the greatest lawyer in Dayton's history. His 69-years of active practice started in 1852. John worked with Governor Cox, The Wright Brothers, John Patterson and many other historical figures.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:47
Rikes versus Beerman Antitrust Case
The antitrust case between department store giants, Rikes and Beerman, how they left downtown Dayton for the suburbs and ultimately disappeared.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:44