Updates from the sofa

Paul reviews Hulu’s four-part Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel and explains why its clear timeline, memorable courtroom details and focus on Dan make it worth watching.

Donna Adelson’s amended appeal brief raises five arguments seeking reversal or a new trial, but some of the most talked-about pages are about family relationships, banana bread, courtroom emotion, her decision not to testify and venue. Here is what the defense is arguing and what the filing does not prove.