On this week's Amicus, a packed syllabus as Jim covers developments in the cases being prosecuted against President-elect Trump, nominations for Trump's cabinet, and some legal news from overseas.

First, analyzing Pam Bondi, Trump's newest nomination for the Attorney General of the United States. This nomination follows Matt Gaetz' nomination for the position and voluntary withdrawal after only 8 short days. So who is Pam Bondi? What qualifications does she possess and what concerns need to be addressed by the Senate in their duty to advise and consent to this nomination? Next, updates on the long-delayed sentencing from New York's felony financial crimes and election interference case against Donald Trump.

Why has Judge Merchan once more removed the sentencing session from the calendar? And what comes now? Jim urges every professional involved in this case and in those federal cases not yet being prosecuted: do not obey in advance. Despite your legitimate fears of reprisal, do NOT bend, do not bow to accommodate Trump. Let justice speak, and let justice reign. Finally, a few lessons we can learn from overseas in Brazil, Hong Kong, and France.

And in Brazil, a case eerily reminiscent of Trump's incitement of insurrection on January 6th, 2021. From Hong Kong, what advocates for democracy face under autocracies. And finally, continuing coverage from France of the ongoing trial as Gisele Pelicot seeks justice for horrific sexual abuse at the hands of her husband and dozens of other defendants.

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