# The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 72: United States v. Lopez (C.A.A.F. 2025)

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Podcast: [The Quill & Sword](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-quill-sword-5815850)
Published: 2026-05-27T12:31:13+00:00
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Duration seconds: 630

## Resource

In this episode, we review the authority of Courts of Criminal Appeals to grant appropriate relief for errors after entry of judgment. We discuss whether a CCA can provide backpay as a lawful remedy for illegal post-trial confinement. We cover appellate discovery standards and highlight important diligence requirements for government counsel. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

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