Jana Winter was a tenacious reporter used to breaking news. When a mass shooting occurred in a movie theater in Colorado, she jumped on the first plane out. As Jana delved into the story, she uncovered a notebook with clues to the gunman’s past. But when it came time for trial, it was Jana who was thrust into the spotlight and asked to reveal her sources – a move that would ruin her career as a journalist. She turned to a team of lawyers from Hogan Lovellsto help her stay out of jail and protect her reputation. This is the story of Holmes v. Winter.

Jana Winter was a tenacious reporter used to breaking news. When a mass shooting occurred in a movie theater in Colorado, she jumped on the first plane out. As Jana delved into the story, she uncovered a notebook with clues to the gunman&rsquo;s past. But when it came time for trial, it was Jana who was thrust into the spotlight and asked to reveal her sources &ndash; a move that would ruin her career as a journalist. She turned to a team of lawyers from Hogan Lovells to help her stay out of jail and protect her reputation. This is the story of Holmes v. Winter.

A high-stakes U.S. Supreme Court case with precedent-setting ramifications on federal elections, an NCAA basketball team fighting for its future, a false allegation that ended the career of a prominent police officer in France, and a battle for fairness in high frequency trading.

In Proof in Trial Season 3, we delve into these high-profile cases with some of the best lawyers in the business. What does it take to win in the courtroom and what’s at stake if you don’t?

Proof in Trial is a series from international law firm Hogan Lovells. Hosted by Cate Stetson.

A high-stakes U.S. Supreme Court case with precedent-setting ramifications on federal elections, an NCAA basketball team fighting for its future, a false allegation that ended the career of a prominent police officer in France, and a battle for fairness in high frequency trading.
In Proof in Trial Season 3, we delve into these high-profile cases with some of the best lawyers in the business. What does it take to win in the courtroom and what’s at stake if you don’t?
Proof in Trial is a series from international law firm Hogan Lovells. Hosted by Cate Stetson.

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5. Holmes v. Winter

It was a case that would have major implications for not only the 2024 elections, but all future federal elections in the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to rule whether the Constitution gave state legislatures exclusive power over redistricting and election rules. It was a decision that could change the vote by creating a political advantage. Would justice prevail? This is the case of Moore v. Harper.

It was a case that would have major implications for not only the 2024 elections, but all future federal elections in the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to rule whether the Constitution gave state legislatures exclusive power over redistricting and election rules. It was a decision that could change the vote by creating a political advantage. Would justice prevail? This is the case of Moore v. Harper.

11. Moore v. Harper

What happens when an NCAA college basketball program is enmeshed in a NCAA investigation accusing them of using boosters to pay for the best recruits? In the case of the Louisville Cardinals, it was make or break for the future of the team. Could they fight the charges and keep their reputation intact? This is the story of the University of Louisville. 

What happens when an NCAA college basketball program is enmeshed in a NCAA investigation accusing them of using boosters to pay for the best recruits? In the case of the Louisville Cardinals, it was make or break for the future of the team. Could they fight the charges and keep their reputation intact? This is the story of the University of Louisville.

10. University of Louisville

Bernard Petit spent his career working his way up through the ranks and was the head of the Judicial police in Paris when crises struck that shocked the country while the whole world watched. Rocked by two terrorist attacks in 2015, he led the investigations which resulted in successfully apprehending the terrorists in just three days. He was at the pinnacle of his career, when it all suddenly crumbled beneath him. Bernard was stripped of his badge and forced to resign over allegations he leaked secrets about another investigation. Seven years later, he finally got his chance to walk into court, face his accuser and try to clear his name. This is the story of the Public Prosecutor v. Bernard Petit et al.

Bernard Petit spent his career working his way up through the ranks and was the head of the Judicial police in Paris when crises struck that shocked the country while the whole world watched. Rocked by two terrorist attacks in 2015, he led the investigations which resulted in successfully apprehending the terrorists in just three days. He was at the pinnacle of his career, when it all suddenly crumbled beneath him. Bernard was stripped of his badge and forced to resign over allegations he leaked secrets about another investigation. Seven years later, he finally got his chance to walk into court, face his accuser and try to clear his name. This is the story of the Public Prosecutor v. Bernard Petit et al.

5. Holmes v. Winter

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