# Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 34 -  Goldman Sachs GC & Epstein, Duke Sues Its QB, NYC Labor Strike Wave, and When ICE Shows Up At Work

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Podcast: [Across The Bar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/across-the-bar-podcast-7317541)
Published: 2026-01-23T19:53:32+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Across the Bar, Laura Brounstein and Peter Rahbar dive into the legal firestorms kicking off 2026! ⚖️ From the C-suite to the sidelines, the "rules of engagement" are changing fast. 🔥 Inside this episode: The Goldman Sachs Dilemma 🏦: We break down the latest drama surrounding GC Kathryn Ruemmler and the reported scrutiny over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Is this a PR crisis or a major legal liability for the bank? 🏛️ Duke Sues Its Own QB 🏈: Darian Mensah is in "transfer portal limbo" after Duke University filed an unprecedented lawsuit to enforce an NIL contract. Are there any rules in college sports? 🏟️ The Winter of Discontent 🪧: NYC is in the midst of two major union battles. We analyze the 15,000-nurse strike and the unconventional unionization battle at Breads Bakery. 🏥🥖 AI in the Office 🤖: Workplace-related AI suits are here. We discuss the legal risks of using AI for hiring and whether AI is good or bad for jobs. 💻 Know Your Rights 🛡️: If ICE shows up at your workplace, do you know the difference between a judicial warrant and an administrative one? We give you the essential legal playbook. 📋

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