https://www.spreaker.com/show/fedsoc-eventshttps://fedsoc.org/commentary.]]>enPoliticsCopyright The Federalist Societyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/820c0e278fbc4671dacfdcad8708261c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/fedsoc-eventsTue, 06 Dec 2022 19:56:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Societyinfo@fedsoc.orgThe Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of...https://fedsoc.org/commentary.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/students-for-fair-admissions-v-harvard-aOne of the most closely anticipated cases of the coming Supreme Court term involves a challenge to the use of racially preferential undergraduate student admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. This panel will examine the issues raised by those cases, the possible outcomes, and their likely impact on the future of higher education and beyond. Will these cases mark the end of race-as-a-factor in holistic admissions practices? If so, will universities comply with the Court’s decision, or will they evade it? And what will be the ramifications in other sectors, such as the workplace? Is a color-blind society possible in our time?
Featuring:

Mr. Michael A. Carvin, Partner, Jones Day
Hon. Gail L. Heriot, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law; Member, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Former Civil Rights Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Prof. Eric Segall, Ashe Family Chair Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Kevin C. Newsom, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110815Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:03:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe panel is sponsored by our Civil Rights practice group and will focus on the issues in, and potential outcome of, Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College. One of the most closely anticipated cases of the...One of the most closely anticipated cases of the coming Supreme Court term involves a challenge to the use of racially preferential undergraduate student admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. This panel will examine the issues raised by those cases, the possible outcomes, and their likely impact on the future of higher education and beyond. Will these cases mark the end of race-as-a-factor in holistic admissions practices? If so, will universities comply with the Court’s decision, or will they evade it? And what will be the ramifications in other sectors, such as the workplace? Is a color-blind society possible in our time?
Featuring:

Mr. Michael A. Carvin, Partner, Jones Day
Hon. Gail L. Heriot, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law; Member, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Former Civil Rights Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Prof. Eric Segall, Ashe Family Chair Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Kevin C. Newsom, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>6513civil rights,constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/hon-robert-h-bork-memorial-lecture_1Featuring:

Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112988Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:49:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 National Lawyers Convention will take place November 10-12, 2022 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference is "The Current State of the Legal Profession." The conference will conclude with the annual Hon. Robert H....Featuring:

Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>3769cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iv-the-regulatory-power-oFeaturing:

Mr. William Adams, Jr., Managing Director, Accreditation and Legal Education, American Bar Association; Former Dean, Western State College of Law
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Vanderbilt Law School
Hon. Theodore B. Olson, Partner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Former U.S. Solicitor General
Mr. Daniel Thies, Shareholder, Webber & Thies PC
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112974Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:48:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe reach of bar associations, including the ABA, extends further than many realize. From evaluating judges, accrediting law schools, disciplining lawyer speech outside of work, to taking political positions, bar associations play a major role in our...Featuring:

Mr. William Adams, Jr., Managing Director, Accreditation and Legal Education, American Bar Association; Former Dean, Western State College of Law
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Vanderbilt Law School
Hon. Theodore B. Olson, Partner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Former U.S. Solicitor General
Mr. Daniel Thies, Shareholder, Webber & Thies PC
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit]]>5924professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/14th-annual-rosenkranz-debate-luncheonRESOLVED: The U.S. Constitution limits the role of state courts and executives in redistricting under Article I, Section 4, Clause I.
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, Berkeley Law, University of California
Moderator: Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112970Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:48:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 National Lawyers Convention will take place November 10-12, 2022 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference is "The Current State of the Legal Profession." The final day of the conference will feature the fourteenth...RESOLVED: The U.S. Constitution limits the role of state courts and executives in redistricting under Article I, Section 4, Clause I.
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, Berkeley Law, University of California
Moderator: Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law]]>5337cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/environmental-law-after-west-virginia-v-At the same time, the Supreme Court started and ended its last term by telling the administrative state that it cannot simply act in place of Congress. Relevant here, in West Virginia v. EPA, the Court rejected EPA’s claim that it had statutory authority under the Clean Air Act to devise emissions caps. The Court adopted the “major questions doctrine” to explain that executive branch agencies cannot rely on general statutory authority to justify particularly sweeping actions. And the Court faces similar considerations of agency authority in a pending challenge to the federal assertions of jurisdiction over private property under the Clean Water Act, with a decision expected by the end of the year.
This panel will explore the consequences of West Virginia v. EPA and other recent Supreme Court decisions for these “whole of government” approaches and what these new limits may mean for future challenges to environmental regulations on climate and environmental justice, and other efforts to use emergency powers to achieve regulatory goals not otherwise expressly authorized in statute. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss a range of interesting topics.
Featuring:

Mr. Sean Donahue, Partner, Donahue & Goldberg LLP
Prof. Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President, The Heritage Foundation
Ms. Lindsay See, Solicitor General, West Virginia
Moderator: Hon. Lawrence VanDyke, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112931Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:44:41 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Biden Administration began with executive orders on an environmental policy agenda, directing a “whole of government” approach to climate change and environmental justice. These policies called for all federal agencies to prioritize...At the same time, the Supreme Court started and ended its last term by telling the administrative state that it cannot simply act in place of Congress. Relevant here, in West Virginia v. EPA, the Court rejected EPA’s claim that it had statutory authority under the Clean Air Act to devise emissions caps. The Court adopted the “major questions doctrine” to explain that executive branch agencies cannot rely on general statutory authority to justify particularly sweeping actions. And the Court faces similar considerations of agency authority in a pending challenge to the federal assertions of jurisdiction over private property under the Clean Water Act, with a decision expected by the end of the year.
This panel will explore the consequences of West Virginia v. EPA and other recent Supreme Court decisions for these “whole of government” approaches and what these new limits may mean for future challenges to environmental regulations on climate and environmental justice, and other efforts to use emergency powers to achieve regulatory goals not otherwise expressly authorized in statute. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss a range of interesting topics.
Featuring:

Mr. Sean Donahue, Partner, Donahue & Goldberg LLP
Prof. Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President, The Heritage Foundation
Ms. Lindsay See, Solicitor General, West Virginia
Moderator: Hon. Lawrence VanDyke, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>5466environmental law & property rcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-judge-s-role-in-choosing-a-successorFeaturing:

Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
Mr. David Lat, Founder, Original Jurisdiction; Founder, Above the Law
Mr. Rob Luther III, Of Counsel, Jones Day, Former Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Michael Fragoso, Republican Leader for Nominations, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Moderator: Hon. Stephen Alexander Vaden, U.S. Court International Trade]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112907Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:42:30 +0000The Federalist SocietyUnder the Constitution, two branches of government are formally involved in the selection of federal judges. The President makes the nomination and Senators provide their advice and consent. Yet, the third branch of government often plays a role in...Featuring:

Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
Mr. David Lat, Founder, Original Jurisdiction; Founder, Above the Law
Mr. Rob Luther III, Of Counsel, Jones Day, Former Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Michael Fragoso, Republican Leader for Nominations, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Moderator: Hon. Stephen Alexander Vaden, U.S. Court International Trade]]>5501professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/special-session-ii-second-amendment-afteFeaturing:

Mr. Stephen Halbrook, Senior Fellow, Independent Institute
Prof. William Merkel, Associate Professor of Law, Charleston School of Law
Prof. Mark Smith, Visiting Fellow in Pharmaceutical Public Policy and Law, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford; Presidential Scholar and Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy, The King’s College; Distinguished Scholar and Senior Fellow of Law and Public Policy, Ave Maria School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Steven J. Menashi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112904Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:41:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn June 2022, the Supreme Court decided the much-anticipated case, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, requiring courts to follow the text, history and tradition of the Second Amendment in evaluating the constitutionality of...Featuring:

Mr. Stephen Halbrook, Senior Fellow, Independent Institute
Prof. William Merkel, Associate Professor of Law, Charleston School of Law
Prof. Mark Smith, Visiting Fellow in Pharmaceutical Public Policy and Law, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford; Presidential Scholar and Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy, The King’s College; Distinguished Scholar and Senior Fellow of Law and Public Policy, Ave Maria School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Steven J. Menashi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit]]>5345second amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iii-lawyers-the-adversariIncreasingly, however, in the minds of some, these principles are better honored in the breach – at least in the case of the powerful. There are all kinds of representation that lawyers simply should refuse to undertake – ranging from the House of Representatives seeking to intervene to defend a previously enacted law, to GITMO detainees, to the Defense of Marriage Act, to tobacco companies, to oil companies, to gun manufacturers, to former President Trump – regardless of the legal merits of the matters at issue. Lawyers who undertake such representations, it is argued, should incur severe reputational and professional consequences, and other clients should punish firms that take on these matters by taking their business elsewhere, even if there is no direct conflict. To these minds such representation sends the wrong message about the role of law in society. At the same time, in the view of many of the proponents of these exceptions, it remains essential that lawyers continue to represent certain kinds of unpopular clients, such as defendants accused of violent crimes, without fear of adverse professional repercussions. To them that is fundamental to the proper role for lawyers in society.
Can these two visions coexist? What is the proper role of the lawyer?
Featuring:

Ms. Lisa Blatt, Partner, Williams & Connolly; Former Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General
Hon. Paul D. Clement, Partner, Clement & Murphy, PLLC; Former U.S. Solicitor General
Mr. Kannon Shanmugam, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Former Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General
Hon. Seth Waxman, Partner, Wilmer Hale; U.S. Former Solicitor General
Moderator: Hon. S. Kyle Duncan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112700Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:24:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.2(b) states: “A lawyer's representation of a client, including representation by appointment, does not constitute an endorsement of the client's political, economic, social or moral views or...Increasingly, however, in the minds of some, these principles are better honored in the breach – at least in the case of the powerful. There are all kinds of representation that lawyers simply should refuse to undertake – ranging from the House of Representatives seeking to intervene to defend a previously enacted law, to GITMO detainees, to the Defense of Marriage Act, to tobacco companies, to oil companies, to gun manufacturers, to former President Trump – regardless of the legal merits of the matters at issue. Lawyers who undertake such representations, it is argued, should incur severe reputational and professional consequences, and other clients should punish firms that take on these matters by taking their business elsewhere, even if there is no direct conflict. To these minds such representation sends the wrong message about the role of law in society. At the same time, in the view of many of the proponents of these exceptions, it remains essential that lawyers continue to represent certain kinds of unpopular clients, such as defendants accused of violent crimes, without fear of adverse professional repercussions. To them that is fundamental to the proper role for lawyers in society.
Can these two visions coexist? What is the proper role of the lawyer?
Featuring:

Ms. Lisa Blatt, Partner, Williams & Connolly; Former Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General
Hon. Paul D. Clement, Partner, Clement & Murphy, PLLC; Former U.S. Solicitor General
Mr. Kannon Shanmugam, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Former Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General
Hon. Seth Waxman, Partner, Wilmer Hale; U.S. Former Solicitor General
Moderator: Hon. S. Kyle Duncan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5969professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-and-inteNotwithstanding those arguments, from the outset, many in the international community condemned Russia’s actions as violating fundamental norms of international law. Soon afterward, observers pointed to evidence of war crimes by the Russian military. Now, more than nine months into the conflict, questions remain. What can be said for Russia’s claims, Ukraine’s options, international expectations, and modern conflicts? What effect may this have on traditional legal expectations of the civilized world? Additionally, with the prospect of a costly and protracted war impacting global security and the people of the region for generations to come, what are the best and worst possible outcomes? Our panel of experts will discuss these issues.
Featured:

Mr. Michael Allen, Managing Director and Partner, Beacon Global Strategies
Hon. Marshall S. Billingslea, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute; Former Special Presidential Envoy, U.S. Department of State
Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap Jr., Professor of the Practice of Law, Duke University School of Law; Executive Director, Center on Law, Ethics and National Security, Duke University School of Law; Retired USAF Major General
Prof. Angela Stent, Senior Nonresident Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Moderator: Hon. Chad Readler, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52111559Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:17:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn February, Russia began a full-scale military action against Ukraine. This war in Ukraine constitutes the latest in a series of incidents since the end of the Cold War in which Russia has sought to reassert authority over former Soviet states. In...Notwithstanding those arguments, from the outset, many in the international community condemned Russia’s actions as violating fundamental norms of international law. Soon afterward, observers pointed to evidence of war crimes by the Russian military. Now, more than nine months into the conflict, questions remain. What can be said for Russia’s claims, Ukraine’s options, international expectations, and modern conflicts? What effect may this have on traditional legal expectations of the civilized world? Additionally, with the prospect of a costly and protracted war impacting global security and the people of the region for generations to come, what are the best and worst possible outcomes? Our panel of experts will discuss these issues.
Featured:

Mr. Michael Allen, Managing Director and Partner, Beacon Global Strategies
Hon. Marshall S. Billingslea, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute; Former Special Presidential Envoy, U.S. Department of State
Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap Jr., Professor of the Practice of Law, Duke University School of Law; Executive Director, Center on Law, Ethics and National Security, Duke University School of Law; Retired USAF Major General
Prof. Angela Stent, Senior Nonresident Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Moderator: Hon. Chad Readler, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5967foreign policy,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/special-session-i-dobbs-roe-casey-and-thThe Dobbs decision poses critical questions about the Court’s past and future. Is the decision a misguided action or an overdue correction? How will Dobbs frame judicial and legislative disputes over abortion in years to come? What does Justice Alito’s lead decision, together with Justices Thomas and Kavanaugh’s concurrences, project about the Court’s future rulings? Our panel of experts will discuss these issues and more.
Featuring:

Prof. Mary Anne Case, Arnold I. Shure Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. David D. Cole, National Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Prof. Sherif Girgis, Associate Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Ms. Carrie Campbell Severino, President, JCN
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth "Lisa" Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52111548Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:15:59 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court released a 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The Court overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, holding that the Constitution confers...The Dobbs decision poses critical questions about the Court’s past and future. Is the decision a misguided action or an overdue correction? How will Dobbs frame judicial and legislative disputes over abortion in years to come? What does Justice Alito’s lead decision, together with Justices Thomas and Kavanaugh’s concurrences, project about the Court’s future rulings? Our panel of experts will discuss these issues and more.
Featuring:

Prof. Mary Anne Case, Arnold I. Shure Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. David D. Cole, National Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Prof. Sherif Girgis, Associate Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Ms. Carrie Campbell Severino, President, JCN
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth "Lisa" Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>6030civil rightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-executive-soft-power-a-threat-to-freeFeaturing:

Prof. Enrique Armijo, Professor of Law, Elon University School of Law
Mr. Mark Chenoweth, President and General Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Mr. Joe Cohn, Legislative and Policy Director, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Mr. Michael Ellis, General Counsel, Rumble
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110950Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:14:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyThere are no federal speech police, but law enforcement is not the only way that executive officials and agencies take aim at disfavored speech and speakers. In recent months, officials have pressed social-media companies to ban those accused of...Featuring:

Prof. Enrique Armijo, Professor of Law, Elon University School of Law
Mr. Mark Chenoweth, President and General Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Mr. Joe Cohn, Legislative and Policy Director, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Mr. Michael Ellis, General Counsel, Rumble
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5800election law,first amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-largest-ever-federal-infusion-of-broFeaturing:

Ms. Shirley Bloomfield, Chief Executive Officer, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association
Mr. Veneeth Iyengar, Louisiana State Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity, ConnectLA; Chairman of the Board, Innovation Catalyst
Hon. Michael O’Rielly, President, MPORielly Consulting Inc.; Former Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110924Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:11:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhile many Americans take broadband access for granted, in certain predominantly rural areas broadband access remains limited. In addition to private funding, federal and state efforts have spent billions of dollars to address this problem over the...Featuring:

Ms. Shirley Bloomfield, Chief Executive Officer, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association
Mr. Veneeth Iyengar, Louisiana State Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity, ConnectLA; Chairman of the Board, Innovation Catalyst
Hon. Michael O’Rielly, President, MPORielly Consulting Inc.; Former Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>6111telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/central-bank-digital-currencies-a-new-toIf the U.S. were to adopt a CBDC, how can the privacy and financial freedom of Americans be protected? Furthermore, how can the U.S. avoid some of the troubling trends seen in other countries and the troubling potential expansion of administrative power as it weighs the issue ofCBDCs?
Featuring:

Hon. Randal Quarles, Chairman & Co-Founder, The Cynosure Group; Former Vice Chair, Federal Reserve; Former Chair, Financial Stability Board
Prof. Steven L. Schwarcz, Stanley A. Star Distinguished Professor of Law & Business, Duke University Law School
Prof. Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law; Former Chair, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law
Moderator: Hon. Joan Larsen, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110911Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:09:31 +0000The Federalist SocietyCentral Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) are the subject of global debate. While proponents see CBDC as a new tool to promote financial stability and inclusion, critics point out that the Federal Reserve would acquire vast new powers to potentially...If the U.S. were to adopt a CBDC, how can the privacy and financial freedom of Americans be protected? Furthermore, how can the U.S. avoid some of the troubling trends seen in other countries and the troubling potential expansion of administrative power as it weighs the issue ofCBDCs?
Featuring:

Hon. Randal Quarles, Chairman & Co-Founder, The Cynosure Group; Former Vice Chair, Federal Reserve; Former Chair, Financial Stability Board
Prof. Steven L. Schwarcz, Stanley A. Star Distinguished Professor of Law & Business, Duke University Law School
Prof. Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law; Former Chair, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law
Moderator: Hon. Joan Larsen, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5391financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-michael-s-lee
Hon. Michael S. Lee, United States Senate, Utah]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110765Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:57:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing Hon. Michael S. Lee, United States Senate, Utah
Hon. Michael S. Lee, United States Senate, Utah]]>2244cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-the-mission-of-law-schFeaturing:

Dean Mark Alexander, Arthur J. Kania Dean and Professor of Law, Charles Widger School of Law, Villanova University
Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld, Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Paul G. Mahoney, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Dean Dayna Matthew, Dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110736Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:54:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyLaw schools are the gatekeepers of the legal profession and thus wield substantial influence on the law’s future shape. In recent times, law schools have increasingly viewed themselves less as charged with training lawyers to serve their...Featuring:

Dean Mark Alexander, Arthur J. Kania Dean and Professor of Law, Charles Widger School of Law, Villanova University
Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld, Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Paul G. Mahoney, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Dean Dayna Matthew, Dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>6555culture,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/religious-liberty-and-education-kennedy-Featuring:

Prof. Nicole Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Prof. William P. Marshall, William Rand Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law; Former Special Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota
Ms. Erin Murphy, Partner, Clement & Murphy, PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Raymond Kethledge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110231Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:01:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel discussion will examine public and private education, with a focus on the relationship—and occasional conflicts—between religious liberty and secular values in that setting. Panel members will discuss the likely impact on...Featuring:

Prof. Nicole Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Prof. William P. Marshall, William Rand Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law; Former Special Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota
Ms. Erin Murphy, Partner, Clement & Murphy, PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Raymond Kethledge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5174religious liberties,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-major-questions-doctrine-west-virginThis panel will explore what this new trend in judicial analysis means for future challenges to agency actions. Is the SEC’s focus on ESG, for example, within the confines of its statutory mandate? Can ERISA fiduciaries favor ESG concerns over earnings and value considerations? Is DOJ acting within its authority when it requires the target seeking to settle an enforcement action to pay, not a statutorily prescribed fine to the Federal Treasury, but non-parties, unrelated to the enforcement action? Is the Department of Education authorized to forgive student loans? Can the Department of Defense discharge military personnel for refusing a COVID vaccine? These and other questions are likely to be the subject of lively discussion by this panel of experts.
Featuring:

Mr. Ian Gershengorn, Partner, Jenner & Block; Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law & Co-Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Tom Merrill, Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law, Columbia Law School; Former Deputy Solicitor General
Mr. Yaakov (Jacob) M. Roth, Partner, Jones Day
Moderator: Hon. Edith H. Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110169Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:57:08 +0000The Federalist SocietySupreme Court actions during the 2021-2022 term - opinions, grants and denials of petitions for certiorari, and motions docket orders - captured the attention of the legal community. Emblematic of the trend in judicial analysis was West Virginia v....This panel will explore what this new trend in judicial analysis means for future challenges to agency actions. Is the SEC’s focus on ESG, for example, within the confines of its statutory mandate? Can ERISA fiduciaries favor ESG concerns over earnings and value considerations? Is DOJ acting within its authority when it requires the target seeking to settle an enforcement action to pay, not a statutorily prescribed fine to the Federal Treasury, but non-parties, unrelated to the enforcement action? Is the Department of Education authorized to forgive student loans? Can the Department of Defense discharge military personnel for refusing a COVID vaccine? These and other questions are likely to be the subject of lively discussion by this panel of experts.
Featuring:

Mr. Ian Gershengorn, Partner, Jenner & Block; Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law & Co-Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Tom Merrill, Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law, Columbia Law School; Former Deputy Solicitor General
Mr. Yaakov (Jacob) M. Roth, Partner, Jones Day
Moderator: Hon. Edith H. Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>4881administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/what-can-be-done-about-violent-crimeThis panel will discuss the foregoing considerations and pursue a more nuanced conversation about the problem of gun violence, established enforcement roles, and possible policy solutions.
Featuring:

Mr. Thomas Abt, Chair, Violent Crime Working Group and Senior Fellow, Council on Criminal Justice
Mr. Paul Carrillo, Community Violence Initiative Director, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Hon. Erica H. MacDonald, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP; Former U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota; Former District Judge, First Judicial District, Minnesota
Rev. Mark V. Scott, Associate Pastor, Azusa Christian Community
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110132Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:52:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyAmerica’s national conversation about firearms is primarily about mass shootings and gun control. Some experts assert that a deeper conversation, however, should include relevant data, the problems of suicide, street and gang crime, and domestic...This panel will discuss the foregoing considerations and pursue a more nuanced conversation about the problem of gun violence, established enforcement roles, and possible policy solutions.
Featuring:

Mr. Thomas Abt, Chair, Violent Crime Working Group and Senior Fellow, Council on Criminal Justice
Mr. Paul Carrillo, Community Violence Initiative Director, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Hon. Erica H. MacDonald, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP; Former U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota; Former District Judge, First Judicial District, Minnesota
Rev. Mark V. Scott, Associate Pastor, Azusa Christian Community
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5195criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/competition-and-innovation-policy-for-toFeaturing:

Hon. Makan Delrahim, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP; Former Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Christine Haight Farley, Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, American University Washington College of Law
Hon. Andrei Iancu, Partner, Irell & Manella LLP; Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Hon. F. Scott Kieff, Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School; Former Commissioner, U.S. International Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, U.S. Court of Federal Claims]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110096Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:47:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyAs global crises abound, from pandemics to war, society cries out for myriad new technologies, from healthcare and high tech to manufacturing, energy, environment, and food. This panel will explore how the antitrust and patent systems can best foster...Featuring:

Hon. Makan Delrahim, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP; Former Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Christine Haight Farley, Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, American University Washington College of Law
Hon. Andrei Iancu, Partner, Irell & Manella LLP; Former Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Hon. F. Scott Kieff, Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School; Former Commissioner, U.S. International Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, U.S. Court of Federal Claims]]>5275corporations,intellectual property,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/woke-smoke-or-smart-regulators-push-for-Institutional investors are also pushing ESG and corporate America is responding. Many companies have embraced “stakeholder capitalism” and as a result are taking public stands on voting rights, gun control, and other social issues.
Some are concerned about the economic and societal impact of these activities, and pushback is occurring in the form of judicial challenges to regulatory rulemaking, new state laws against divestiture and defunding of energy production and gun sales, and state antitrust investigations of institutional investor groups seeking environmental and social change at public companies.
Panelists will discuss the current state of play of “woke capitalism”, and efforts to address agency actions and those of private sector entities.
Featuring:

Mr. Jonathan Berry, Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates; Former Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
Ms. Dalia O. Blass, Head of External Affairs, Blackrock; Former Director, Division of Investment Management, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Mr. Douglas Geho, Chief Counsel, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, U.S. House Judiciary Committee
Hon. Christine S. Wilson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Andrew Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52101444Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:11:57 +0000The Federalist SocietyExecutive branch agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, FTC and others have recently used their regulatory powers to advance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria) policies that some consider beyond their core missions and outside of their...Institutional investors are also pushing ESG and corporate America is responding. Many companies have embraced “stakeholder capitalism” and as a result are taking public stands on voting rights, gun control, and other social issues.
Some are concerned about the economic and societal impact of these activities, and pushback is occurring in the form of judicial challenges to regulatory rulemaking, new state laws against divestiture and defunding of energy production and gun sales, and state antitrust investigations of institutional investor groups seeking environmental and social change at public companies.
Panelists will discuss the current state of play of “woke capitalism”, and efforts to address agency actions and those of private sector entities.
Featuring:

Mr. Jonathan Berry, Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates; Former Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
Ms. Dalia O. Blass, Head of External Affairs, Blackrock; Former Director, Division of Investment Management, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Mr. Douglas Geho, Chief Counsel, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, U.S. House Judiciary Committee
Hon. Christine S. Wilson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Andrew Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5157corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/render-law-unto-congress-and-execution-uFeaturing:

Prof. Aditya Bamzai, Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Hon. Thomas B. Griffith, Special Counsel, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Former Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Hon. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Prof. Nicholas R. Parrillo, William K. Townsend Professor of Law and Professor of History, Yale Law School
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52101366Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:01:31 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Roberts Court is recasting the administrative state according to its view of the separation of powers. It is giving the President more authority to fire his subordinates and creating a hierarchical executive where the President and his principal...Featuring:

Prof. Aditya Bamzai, Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Hon. Thomas B. Griffith, Special Counsel, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Former Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Hon. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Prof. Nicholas R. Parrillo, William K. Townsend Professor of Law and Professor of History, Yale Law School
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5401federalism & separation of powcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-the-national-association-of-attorneysIn recent years some have called into question NAAG’s leadership and programming and have publicly sought greater transparency prior to receiving, holding, and expending certain kinds of funds from state lawsuit litigation. Does NAAG need structural reform to assuage concerns? Are additional safeguards necessary to ensure the proper stewardship of litigation proceeds?
Featuring:

Mr. Oramel H. Skinner III, Executive Director, Alliance For Consumers
Mr. Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General, State of Tennessee
Mr. Chris Toth, Former Executive Director, National Association of Attorneys General
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52100580Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:41:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is a nonpartisan association founded in 1907 that facilitates interaction among the 56 state and territory attorneys general.” The organization’s website reflects that it,...In recent years some have called into question NAAG’s leadership and programming and have publicly sought greater transparency prior to receiving, holding, and expending certain kinds of funds from state lawsuit litigation. Does NAAG need structural reform to assuage concerns? Are additional safeguards necessary to ensure the proper stewardship of litigation proceeds?
Featuring:

Mr. Oramel H. Skinner III, Executive Director, Alliance For Consumers
Mr. Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General, State of Tennessee
Mr. Chris Toth, Former Executive Director, National Association of Attorneys General
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>5290professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-the-legal-profession-anIn Democracy in America, Tocqueville praised the character of America’s lawyers as indispensable to protecting the U.S. Constitution, because their taste for formality would help preserve it against popular passions. Similarly, in Federalist 78 Alexander Hamilton defends judicial review by arguing that judges will be bound down by “strict rules and precedents.”
Does the U.S. Constitution presuppose a legal profession of this sort? Have lawyers’ understanding of their job, and more broadly of their role in society, changed significantly? If lawyers’ interests have become different in the modern regulatory state than in the early republic, can the rule of law, and specifically judicial review, function in the long run as Tocqueville and Hamilton hoped?
Featuring:

Prof. Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Tara Grove, Vinson & Elkins Chair in Law, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Mr. Ashley Keller, Partner, Keller Lenkner LLC
Prof. John McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Patrick J. Bumatay, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52099814Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:12:30 +0000The Federalist SocietyLawyers and judges play an important role in a democratic republic like the United States. In Democracy in America, Tocqueville praised the character of America’s lawyers as indispensable to protecting the U.S. Constitution, because their...In Democracy in America, Tocqueville praised the character of America’s lawyers as indispensable to protecting the U.S. Constitution, because their taste for formality would help preserve it against popular passions. Similarly, in Federalist 78 Alexander Hamilton defends judicial review by arguing that judges will be bound down by “strict rules and precedents.”
Does the U.S. Constitution presuppose a legal profession of this sort? Have lawyers’ understanding of their job, and more broadly of their role in society, changed significantly? If lawyers’ interests have become different in the modern regulatory state than in the early republic, can the rule of law, and specifically judicial review, function in the long run as Tocqueville and Hamilton hoped?
Featuring:

Prof. Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Tara Grove, Vinson & Elkins Chair in Law, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Mr. Ashley Keller, Partner, Keller Lenkner LLC
Prof. John McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Patrick J. Bumatay, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>6595constitution,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-hon-william-h-pryor-jFeaturing:

Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52099679Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:59:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 National Lawyers Convention took place Thursday, November 10 through Saturday, November 12 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Over three days, the Convention featured four Showcase Sessions discussing the Convention Theme of "The...Featuring:

Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>1850constitution,culture,education policy,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/navigating-business-challenges-in-red-anAt the same time, some American corporations began explicit efforts to exert influence on political, social, and cultural issues unrelated to their core business. Companies, particularly financial institutions, started issuing proclamations on non-business matters and changing their business to match, declaring that they would no longer deal with XYZ industry, product, or type of energy production.
Faced with growing market threats to critical state industries and natural resources, “red states” began to respond, passing laws to counter corporate and state efforts they view as politicizing business. This new pushback is significant, but it complicates matters for in-house counsel trying to navigate the competing obligations from red and blue states. Join us for a panel of experts to discuss these issues and examine possible ways to move forward.
Featuring:

Mr. Chad Boudreaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Huntington Ingalls Industries
Ms. Elisebeth Collins, Former General Counsel, WWE; Former Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Caterpillar Inc.; Former Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Mr. Harold Kim, Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Cheryl Stanton, Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer, BrightStar Care
Moderator: Hon Theodore W. Ullyot, Partner, Torridon Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52100610Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn the last decades, American businesses have faced growing challenges from within and without. For years, many “blue states” have adopted policies to encourage or even impose social and environmental requirements on companies. Those...At the same time, some American corporations began explicit efforts to exert influence on political, social, and cultural issues unrelated to their core business. Companies, particularly financial institutions, started issuing proclamations on non-business matters and changing their business to match, declaring that they would no longer deal with XYZ industry, product, or type of energy production.
Faced with growing market threats to critical state industries and natural resources, “red states” began to respond, passing laws to counter corporate and state efforts they view as politicizing business. This new pushback is significant, but it complicates matters for in-house counsel trying to navigate the competing obligations from red and blue states. Join us for a panel of experts to discuss these issues and examine possible ways to move forward.
Featuring:

Mr. Chad Boudreaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Huntington Ingalls Industries
Ms. Elisebeth Collins, Former General Counsel, WWE; Former Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Caterpillar Inc.; Former Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Mr. Harold Kim, Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Cheryl Stanton, Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer, BrightStar Care
Moderator: Hon Theodore W. Ullyot, Partner, Torridon Group]]>4986administrative law & regulatio,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-rising-crime-rates-and-criminal-Jennifer Freel, Partner, Jackson Walker
Prerak Shah, Of Counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and former Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
Johnny Sutton, Partner, Ashcroft Law Firm
Moderator: Hon. Wes Hendrix, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51708937Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:01:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyAlexa Gervasi, Executive Director, Georgetown Center for the Constitution Jennifer Freel, Partner, Jackson Walker Prerak Shah, Of Counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and former Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Johnny...Jennifer Freel, Partner, Jackson Walker
Prerak Shah, Of Counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and former Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
Johnny Sutton, Partner, Ashcroft Law Firm
Moderator: Hon. Wes Hendrix, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas]]>5765cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/young-lawyers-panel-career-opportunitiesArif Panju, Managing Attorney, Institute for Justice
Becky Ricketts, Counsel, Becket Law
Keisha Russell, Counsel, First Liberty Institute
Chance Weldon, Senior Attorney and Director of Litigation for the Center for the American Future, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Moderator: Hon. Drew Tipton, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51708917Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:58:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyRyan Bangert, Senior Counsel and Vice President for Legal Strategy, Alliance Defending Freedom Arif Panju, Managing Attorney, Institute for Justice Becky Ricketts, Counsel, Becket Law Keisha Russell, Counsel, First Liberty Institute Chance Weldon,...Arif Panju, Managing Attorney, Institute for Justice
Becky Ricketts, Counsel, Becket Law
Keisha Russell, Counsel, First Liberty Institute
Chance Weldon, Senior Attorney and Director of Litigation for the Center for the American Future, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Moderator: Hon. Drew Tipton, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas]]>3714cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/gregory-s-coleman-memorial-lecture-lunchModerator: Will Levi, Partner, Sidley and former Chief of Staff to Attorney General William Barr]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51708876Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:54:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyHon. William Barr, Former United States Attorney General and Author, One Damn Thing After Another: Memoirs of an Attorney General Moderator: Will Levi, Partner, Sidley and former Chief of Staff to Attorney General William BarrModerator: Will Levi, Partner, Sidley and former Chief of Staff to Attorney General William Barr]]>2828cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-the-law-of-democracy-recent-and-Featuring:

Rick Glazier, Executive Director, North Carolina Justice Center
Professor Derek Muller, Iowa College of Law
Phil Strach, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Moderator: Hon. James C. Dever, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51709117Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:46:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyCLE credit anticipated. Featuring: Rick Glazier, Executive Director, North Carolina Justice Center Professor Derek Muller, Iowa College of Law Phil Strach, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Moderator: Hon. James C. Dever,...Featuring:

Rick Glazier, Executive Director, North Carolina Justice Center
Professor Derek Muller, Iowa College of Law
Phil Strach, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Moderator: Hon. James C. Dever, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina]]>4639cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-state-constitutionalism-in-northFeaturing:

Professor John Orth, William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor of Law, UNC School of Law
Hon. Stephen Markman, Former Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Andrew Tripp, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, University of North Carolina System Office
Ryan Park, Solicitor General, North Carolina
Moderator: Hon. Paul Newby, Chief Justice, North Carolina Supreme Court]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51709095Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:40:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyCLE credit anticipated. Featuring: Professor John Orth, William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor of Law, UNC School of Law Hon. Stephen Markman, Former Justice, Michigan Supreme Court Andrew Tripp, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, University...Featuring:

Professor John Orth, William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor of Law, UNC School of Law
Hon. Stephen Markman, Former Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Andrew Tripp, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, University of North Carolina System Office
Ryan Park, Solicitor General, North Carolina
Moderator: Hon. Paul Newby, Chief Justice, North Carolina Supreme Court]]>4633cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fireside-chat
Hon. Thom Tillis, United States Senator
Moderator: Hon. Robert T. Numbers, United States Magistrate Judge]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51709062Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:35:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Thom Tillis, United States Senator Moderator: Hon. Robert T. Numbers, United States Magistrate Judge
Hon. Thom Tillis, United States Senator
Moderator: Hon. Robert T. Numbers, United States Magistrate Judge]]>1767cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lunch-introductory-remarks
Hon. Frank D. Whitney, United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51709063Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:30:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Frank D. Whitney, United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Hon. Frank D. Whitney, United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina]]>477cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-candidate-forum
Trey Allen, General Counsel, Administrative Office of the Courts
Hon. Richard Dietz, Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Hon. Samuel J. Ervin IV, Justice, North Carolina Supreme Court
Hon. Lucy Inman, Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Moderator: John Hood, President, John William Pope Foundation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51385936Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:55:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Trey Allen, General Counsel, Administrative Office of the Courts Hon. Richard Dietz, Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals Hon. Samuel J. Ervin IV, Justice, North Carolina Supreme Court Hon. Lucy Inman, Judge, North Carolina Court of...
Trey Allen, General Counsel, Administrative Office of the Courts
Hon. Richard Dietz, Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Hon. Samuel J. Ervin IV, Justice, North Carolina Supreme Court
Hon. Lucy Inman, Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals
Moderator: John Hood, President, John William Pope Foundation]]>3839cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-speech-with-former-attorney-gen
Hon. William Barr, Former Attorney General of the United States]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51364430Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:05:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. William Barr, Former Attorney General of the United States
Hon. William Barr, Former Attorney General of the United States]]>2576cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/1988-national-lawyers-convention-after-thttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/51242604Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:56:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis extremely contemporary controversy will be the subject of a special debate. Opponents of the independent prosecutor system charge that it violates the doctrine of separation of powers by removing a purely executive function from responsibility to...3626cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/did-the-law-cause-columbine-archive-coll
Featuring:

Introduction: Justice George Nicholson, California Court of Appeal, Third District
Moderator: Troy Eid, Chief Counsel to Gov. Bill Owens (CO)
Chief Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Ann Beeson, Staff Attorney, ACLU
Michael J. Horowitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Prof. William F. Kilpatrick, Boston College
James A. Rapp, Editor in Chief, Education Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51242759Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:02:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn August 13, 1999, the Federalist Society's Criminal Law & Procedure Practice Group sponsored a panel at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The panel considered the question "Did the Law Cause Columbine?". Featuring: Introduction:...
Featuring:

Introduction: Justice George Nicholson, California Court of Appeal, Third District
Moderator: Troy Eid, Chief Counsel to Gov. Bill Owens (CO)
Chief Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Ann Beeson, Staff Attorney, ACLU
Michael J. Horowitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Prof. William F. Kilpatrick, Boston College
James A. Rapp, Editor in Chief, Education Law]]>7185cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/banquet-and-address-by-attorney-general-
Featuring:

Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice
Richard L. Thornburgh, Attorney General of the United States]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51229865Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyAttorney General Richard Thornburgh offered a keynote address to conclude the first day of the conference. Featuring: Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice Richard L. Thornburgh, Attorney...
Featuring:

Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice
Richard L. Thornburgh, Attorney General of the United States]]>1667cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/courthouse-steps-decision-vega-v-tekohJustice Alito delivered the opinion of the Court. Justice Kagan filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Breyer and Sotomayor joined.
Please join our legal expert to discuss the case, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.
Featuring:

John Elwood, Partner, Arnold & Porter; head of the firm's Appellate and Supreme Court practice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50705819Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:47:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court decided Vega v. Tekoh. In a 6-3 decision, the Court reversed and remanded the judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Court held that a violation of the prophylactic rules described in...Justice Alito delivered the opinion of the Court. Justice Kagan filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Breyer and Sotomayor joined.
Please join our legal expert to discuss the case, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.
Featuring:

John Elwood, Partner, Arnold & Porter; head of the firm's Appellate and Supreme Court practice]]>2174cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/courthouse-steps-decisions-denezpi-and-yBoth cases dealt with issues of Native American law. In Denezpi, a 6-3 Court ruled that the double jeopardy clause does not bar successive prosecutions of distinct offenses arising from a single act, in a case where a man was prosecuted in both a federal district court and a Court of Indian Offenses. In Ysleta, the Court ruled 5-4 that the state of Texas could not control gambling activities on the lands of the Ysleta del sur Pueblo Native tribe.
Please join our legal experts to discuss these cases, the legal issues involved, and their implications for the future of Native American law in America.
Featuring:
Anthony J. Ferate, Of Counsel, Spencer Fane LLP
Jennifer Weddle, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
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Please join our legal experts to discuss these cases, the legal issues involved, and their implications for the future of Native American law in America.
Featuring:
Anthony J. Ferate, Of Counsel, Spencer Fane LLP
Jennifer Weddle, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
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Elyse Dorsey, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Amanda Lewis, Partner, Cuneo Gilbert & Deluca, LLP
David J. Shaw, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Moderator: Jonathan Wolfson, Chief Legal Officer and Policy Director, Cicero Institute

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Elyse Dorsey, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Amanda Lewis, Partner, Cuneo Gilbert & Deluca, LLP
David J. Shaw, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Moderator: Jonathan Wolfson, Chief Legal Officer and Policy Director, Cicero Institute

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To register, please click the link above]]>3588corporations,securities & antitrust,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/courthouse-steps-decision-carson-v-makinChief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court. Justice Breyer filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Kagan joined, and in which Justice Sotomayor joined as to all but Part I-B. Justice Sotomayor filed a dissenting opinion.
Please join our legal expert to discuss the case, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.
Featuring:

Arif Panju, Managing Attorney, Institute for Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50610689Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:39:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 21, 2022, the Supreme Court decided Carson v. Makin. In a 6-3 opinion, the Court reversed and remanded the judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The Court held that Maine's "nonsectarian" requirement for otherwise...Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court. Justice Breyer filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Kagan joined, and in which Justice Sotomayor joined as to all but Part I-B. Justice Sotomayor filed a dissenting opinion.
Please join our legal expert to discuss the case, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.
Featuring:

Arif Panju, Managing Attorney, Institute for Justice]]>3294cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fireside-chat-aleksandr-solzhenitsyn-andIn his essay, Solzhenitsyn argued that the totalitarian regime which had silenced a generation of his fellow Russians existed only because lies were allowed a foothold. Out of an understandable desire to conform—“not to stray from the herd, not to set out on our own, and risk suddenly having to make do without the white bread, the hot water heater, a Moscow residency permit”—individuals had allowed crushing authoritarian violence to take over little by little.
Liberation was still possible, but it had to begin with the individual and a “personal non participation in lies.” In the essay, Solzhenitsyn calls on his fellow Russians to “stand straight as . . . honest m[e]n” so that the "rule [of the lies] hold not through [us].”
Solzhenitsyn’s insight into psychology and human society is evergreen—and well worth revisiting today. Join us for a Fireside Chat to discuss Solzhenitsyn’s famous essay and more.
Featuring:
Professor Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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Liberation was still possible, but it had to begin with the individual and a “personal non participation in lies.” In the essay, Solzhenitsyn calls on his fellow Russians to “stand straight as . . . honest m[e]n” so that the "rule [of the lies] hold not through [us].”
Solzhenitsyn’s insight into psychology and human society is evergreen—and well worth revisiting today. Join us for a Fireside Chat to discuss Solzhenitsyn’s famous essay and more.
Featuring:
Professor Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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Featuring:

Christina Parajon Skinner, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, Univeristy of Virginia School of Law
Matthew Stoller, Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project
Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

Reading Materials:

The New Separation of Ownership and Control: Institutional Investors and ESG - Julia Mahoney
Banks and Climate Governance - Christina Skinner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50482844Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:30:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyWe recognize the risks of agency overreach when rulemaking seeks to impose ESG considerations on business. But to what extent have private banks and institutional investors also been able to leverage their economic power to shape firm behavior on...Join us for a dinner at the Mayflower Hotel as our panelists discuss these questions and more. Dinner tickets will be available when purchasing conference tickets at a discount to logged in members. Login or Join today!
Featuring:

Christina Parajon Skinner, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, Univeristy of Virginia School of Law
Matthew Stoller, Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project
Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

Reading Materials:

The New Separation of Ownership and Control: Institutional Investors and ESG - Julia Mahoney
Banks and Climate Governance - Christina Skinner]]>5666cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/regulating-the-new-crypto-ecosystem-nece

Cryptocurrency. Decentralized finance. Nonfungible tokens. Once only experts on the cutting edge of financial services were familiar with these terms. Now, with the emergence of digital assets within the global financial system, crypto, DeFi, and NFTs are becoming part of the mainstream financial services lexicon.

The rapidly emerging crypto ecosystem faces uncertainty within a regulatory regime designed for very different institutions and securities. In response, on March 9, 2022, President Biden issued an executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” which ordered agencies to submit policy recommendations based upon multiple principles such as: providing consumer protection, ensuring U.S. financial system stability, mitigating systemic financial risk, responsibly developing digital assets, and examining the creation of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Supporters of increased financial regulation over cryptocurrency see this as a necessity to provide security essential to ensuring financial stability and consumer protection within the digital asset space. Others view these federal regulatory efforts as a threat to future opportunities for economic innovation.

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce and an expert panel including Jerry Brito, Ryan Selkis, C. Todd Phillips, moderated by J.W. Verret, will address current and future efforts at regulation of cryptocurrency and its implications for innovation, financial stability, and consumer protection.

Schedule:
12:00pm - Lunch
12:30pm - Opening Remarks

Hon. Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission

12:45pm - Panel

Ryan Selkis, Co-Founder and CEO, Messari
Todd Phillips, Director, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance, Center for American Progress
Jerry Brito, Executive Director, Coin Center
Moderator: Prof. J.W. Verret, Associate Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University


Lunch will be provided. The event is free, but advance registration is required.
This event will be livestreamed on the web page. Registration is not required to watch the livestream.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50378058Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:20:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis event is sold out. We will take walk-ins at the door if room becomes available. Cryptocurrency. Decentralized finance. Nonfungible tokens. Once only experts on the cutting edge of financial services were familiar with these terms. Now,...

Cryptocurrency. Decentralized finance. Nonfungible tokens. Once only experts on the cutting edge of financial services were familiar with these terms. Now, with the emergence of digital assets within the global financial system, crypto, DeFi, and NFTs are becoming part of the mainstream financial services lexicon.

The rapidly emerging crypto ecosystem faces uncertainty within a regulatory regime designed for very different institutions and securities. In response, on March 9, 2022, President Biden issued an executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” which ordered agencies to submit policy recommendations based upon multiple principles such as: providing consumer protection, ensuring U.S. financial system stability, mitigating systemic financial risk, responsibly developing digital assets, and examining the creation of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Supporters of increased financial regulation over cryptocurrency see this as a necessity to provide security essential to ensuring financial stability and consumer protection within the digital asset space. Others view these federal regulatory efforts as a threat to future opportunities for economic innovation.

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce and an expert panel including Jerry Brito, Ryan Selkis, C. Todd Phillips, moderated by J.W. Verret, will address current and future efforts at regulation of cryptocurrency and its implications for innovation, financial stability, and consumer protection.

Schedule:
12:00pm - Lunch
12:30pm - Opening Remarks

Hon. Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission

12:45pm - Panel

Ryan Selkis, Co-Founder and CEO, Messari
Todd Phillips, Director, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance, Center for American Progress
Jerry Brito, Executive Director, Coin Center
Moderator: Prof. J.W. Verret, Associate Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University


Lunch will be provided. The event is free, but advance registration is required.
This event will be livestreamed on the web page. Registration is not required to watch the livestream.]]>4041cryptocurrency,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/regulating-the-new-crypto-ecosystem-sec-
The rapidly emerging crypto ecosystem faces uncertainty within a regulatory regime designed for very different institutions and securities. In response, on March 9, 2022, President Biden issued an executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” which ordered agencies to submit policy recommendations based upon multiple principles such as: providing consumer protection, ensuring U.S. financial system stability, mitigating systemic financial risk, responsibly developing digital assets, and examining the creation of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Supporters of increased financial regulation over cryptocurrency see this as a necessity to provide security essential to ensuring financial stability and consumer protection within the digital asset space. Others view these federal regulatory efforts as a threat to future opportunities for economic innovation.

At a live Regulatory Transparency Project event, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce addressed current and future efforts at regulation of cryptocurrency and its implications for innovation, financial stability, and consumer protection.

Featuring:


Hon. Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Introduction: Moderator: Prof. J.W. Verret, Associate Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50377939Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:05:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyCryptocurrency. Decentralized finance. Nonfungible tokens. Once only experts on the cutting edge of financial services were familiar with these terms. Now, with the emergence of digital assets within the global financial system, crypto, DeFi, and NFTs...
The rapidly emerging crypto ecosystem faces uncertainty within a regulatory regime designed for very different institutions and securities. In response, on March 9, 2022, President Biden issued an executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” which ordered agencies to submit policy recommendations based upon multiple principles such as: providing consumer protection, ensuring U.S. financial system stability, mitigating systemic financial risk, responsibly developing digital assets, and examining the creation of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Supporters of increased financial regulation over cryptocurrency see this as a necessity to provide security essential to ensuring financial stability and consumer protection within the digital asset space. Others view these federal regulatory efforts as a threat to future opportunities for economic innovation.

At a live Regulatory Transparency Project event, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce addressed current and future efforts at regulation of cryptocurrency and its implications for innovation, financial stability, and consumer protection.

Featuring:


Hon. Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Introduction: Moderator: Prof. J.W. Verret, Associate Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University]]>3090cryptocurrency,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-return-of-supplemental-environmentalAs defined by the Biden administration, SEPs are "local projects that defendants can agree to undertake as part of an enforcement case settlement to help rectify environmental violations." These projects were outlawed under the Trump DOJ due to concerns that their use expands DOJ discretionary authority beyond its statutory limits. The Biden administration, however, argues that "SEPs help to fulfill the goals of the underlying statutes being enforced and can provide important environmental and public health benefits to communities that have been harmed by environmental violations."
Join us at 12:00 PM ET on June 15 for a virtual discussion on the return of SEPs featuring three DOJ veterans with a range of views on the issue.
Featuring:

Michael Buschbacher, Counsel, Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
Justin Savage, Global Co-Lead, Environmental Team, Sidley Austin LLP
[Moderator] Annie Donaldson Talley, Partner, Luther Strange and Associates

Visit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50377868Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:55:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 5, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new "Comprehensive Environmental Justice Strategy." One piece of this new strategy was an Interim Final Rule reintroducing the use of Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) in...As defined by the Biden administration, SEPs are "local projects that defendants can agree to undertake as part of an enforcement case settlement to help rectify environmental violations." These projects were outlawed under the Trump DOJ due to concerns that their use expands DOJ discretionary authority beyond its statutory limits. The Biden administration, however, argues that "SEPs help to fulfill the goals of the underlying statutes being enforced and can provide important environmental and public health benefits to communities that have been harmed by environmental violations."
Join us at 12:00 PM ET on June 15 for a virtual discussion on the return of SEPs featuring three DOJ veterans with a range of views on the issue.
Featuring:

Michael Buschbacher, Counsel, Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC
Justin Savage, Global Co-Lead, Environmental Team, Sidley Austin LLP
[Moderator] Annie Donaldson Talley, Partner, Luther Strange and Associates

Visit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.]]>3596administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,federalism & separation of pow,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-ending-forced-arbitration-of-sexual-The panel will discuss the new statute, its intended purposes, and its impact more broadly on mandatory employment arbitration. The program will also cover why sexual harassment and assault claims, in particular, have been excluded from mandatory arbitration. Will this exclusion for such claims remain unique under the FAA or will it lead towards a ban on mandatory arbitration for employment claims generally? How does the Act connect to the more general issue of class, collective, and joint action waivers in predispute arbitration, and will the Act impact the mass filing strategy that plaintiff side firms are increasingly using?
Featuring:
Prof. Alexander J.S. Colvin, Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman Professor of Conflict Resolution, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University
G. Roger King, Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Policy Association
Moderator: Christopher C. Murray, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50377545Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:31:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” amended the Federal Arbitration Act to bar mandatory employment arbitration agreements covering sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. This program will...The panel will discuss the new statute, its intended purposes, and its impact more broadly on mandatory employment arbitration. The program will also cover why sexual harassment and assault claims, in particular, have been excluded from mandatory arbitration. Will this exclusion for such claims remain unique under the FAA or will it lead towards a ban on mandatory arbitration for employment claims generally? How does the Act connect to the more general issue of class, collective, and joint action waivers in predispute arbitration, and will the Act impact the mass filing strategy that plaintiff side firms are increasingly using?
Featuring:
Prof. Alexander J.S. Colvin, Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman Professor of Conflict Resolution, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University
G. Roger King, Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Policy Association
Moderator: Christopher C. Murray, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart]]>3689labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-on-judges-and-the-law-archive-coFeaturing:

Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice
Dr. Thomas Sowell, Hoover Institute]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50239075Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:40:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30-31, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted its first-ever national lawyers convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference featured an address by Dr. Thomas Sowell on "Judges and the Law" Featuring: Introduction:...Featuring:

Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice
Dr. Thomas Sowell, Hoover Institute]]>1502cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/public-and-private-regulation-whats-drivJoin us for a dinner at the Mayflower Hotel as our panelists discuss these questions and more. This registration link above will direct registrants to the Executive Branch Review conference ticket sales page, where dinner tickets will be available at a discount to logged in members. Login or Join today!
Featuring:

Christina Parajon Skinner, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, Univeristy of Virginia School of Law
Matthew Stoller, Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project
Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

Reading Materials:

The New Separation of Ownership and Control: Institutional Investors and ESG - Julia Mahoney
Banks and Climate Governance - Christina Skinner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50189702Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:57:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyWe recognize the risks of agency overreach when rulemaking seeks to impose ESG considerations on business. But to what extent have private banks and institutional investors also been able to leverage their economic power to shape firm behavior on...Join us for a dinner at the Mayflower Hotel as our panelists discuss these questions and more. This registration link above will direct registrants to the Executive Branch Review conference ticket sales page, where dinner tickets will be available at a discount to logged in members. Login or Join today!
Featuring:

Christina Parajon Skinner, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, Univeristy of Virginia School of Law
Matthew Stoller, Director of Research, American Economic Liberties Project
Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

Reading Materials:

The New Separation of Ownership and Control: Institutional Investors and ESG - Julia Mahoney
Banks and Climate Governance - Christina Skinner]]>5666corporations,culture,philosophy,politics,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-the-modern-evolution-of-the-wi
Anthony LoCoco, Deputy Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL)
Colin T. Roth, Partner, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Ryan J. Walsh, Partner, Eimer Stahl LLP
Moderator: Hon. Shelley A. Grogan, Judge, District II, Wisconsin Court of Appeals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50189152Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:22:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Anthony LoCoco, Deputy Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) Colin T. Roth, Partner, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP Ryan J. Walsh, Partner, Eimer Stahl LLP Moderator: Hon. Shelley A. Grogan, Judge, District II, Wisconsin...
Anthony LoCoco, Deputy Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL)
Colin T. Roth, Partner, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Ryan J. Walsh, Partner, Eimer Stahl LLP
Moderator: Hon. Shelley A. Grogan, Judge, District II, Wisconsin Court of Appeals]]>4824cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-u-s-supreme-court-review
Prof. Christopher W. Schmidt, Professor of Law & Co-Director of ISCOTUS, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Daniel Suhr, Senior Attorney, Liberty Justice Center
Misha Tseytlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
Moderator: Hon. Maria S. Lazar, Judge-Elect, District II, Wisconsin Court of Appeals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50188803Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:56:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Prof. Christopher W. Schmidt, Professor of Law & Co-Director of ISCOTUS, Chicago-Kent College of Law Daniel Suhr, Senior Attorney, Liberty Justice Center Misha Tseytlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP Moderator:...
Prof. Christopher W. Schmidt, Professor of Law & Co-Director of ISCOTUS, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Daniel Suhr, Senior Attorney, Liberty Justice Center
Misha Tseytlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
Moderator: Hon. Maria S. Lazar, Judge-Elect, District II, Wisconsin Court of Appeals]]>4737cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/chevron-and-the-states-a-conversation-wiIn this webinar, Professor Aram Gavoor will lead a balanced discussion and press the governors' General Counsel or Chief Legal Counsel from Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. The program will explore the similarities, differences, and unique features of state judicial deference to administrative agency interpretations of law.
Featuring:
Ryan D. Newman, General Counsel, Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis
Jonathan T. Skrmetti, Chief Legal Counsel , Office of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
James P. Sullivan, General Counsel , Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Moderator: Aram A. Gavoor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School
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Featuring:
Ryan D. Newman, General Counsel, Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis
Jonathan T. Skrmetti, Chief Legal Counsel , Office of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
James P. Sullivan, General Counsel , Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Moderator: Aram A. Gavoor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School
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Featuring:

Dean James Huffman, Lewis & Clark Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50189392Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 24, 1998, the Federalist Society's student chapter at Cardozo School of Law in New York City, New York, hosted a lecture by Dean James Huffman of Lewis & Clark Law School which covered "Judicial Activism and the Role of the Judiciary."...
Featuring:

Dean James Huffman, Lewis & Clark Law School]]>3328cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-3-should-the-land-of-lincoln-canceSpeakers:

Prof. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law, Emerita, New York Law School & Former President, American Civil Liberties Union
Jonathan D. Urick, Associate Chief Counsel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center
Prof. Anders Walker, Lillie Myers Professor of Law; Professor of History, St. Louis University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., Senior Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50013405Tue, 31 May 2022 17:02:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn midst of the pandemic, among the many urgent public demands, Chicago took the time to assess the propriety of monuments to historical figures like Abraham Lincoln. Cities across the country are grappling with the legacy of such figures, many of...Speakers:

Prof. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law, Emerita, New York Law School & Former President, American Civil Liberties Union
Jonathan D. Urick, Associate Chief Counsel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center
Prof. Anders Walker, Lillie Myers Professor of Law; Professor of History, St. Louis University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., Senior Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri]]>5494cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-better-believe-it-free-exercise-Speakers:

Prof. Thomas C. Berg, James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Justin Edward Butterfield, Deputy General Counsel, First Liberty Institute
D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, Missouri
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50013297Tue, 31 May 2022 16:48:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyLeading the charge for abolition during the Civil War-era, among others, were abolitionists with deeply held religious beliefs. Today, virtually everyone supports religious liberty and virtually everyone opposes discrimination. But how do we handle...Speakers:

Prof. Thomas C. Berg, James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Justin Edward Butterfield, Deputy General Counsel, First Liberty Institute
D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, Missouri
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>4353cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-different-perspectives-on-the-foSpeakers:

Prof. Evan D. Bernick, Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Moderator: Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50013238Tue, 31 May 2022 16:41:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fourteenth Amendment, adopted in 1868, dramatically changed constitutional law. How are we to understand these changes? How would an originalist understand these changes? Did the Fourteenth Amendment change our Federalism and, if so, how much?...Speakers:

Prof. Evan D. Bernick, Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Moderator: Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>4073cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/1996-james-madison-lecture-archive-colleFeaturing:

Moderator: Justice Harry T. Lemmon, Louisiana Supreme Court
Introductory Remarks: Harvey C. Koch, Partner, Koch & Rouse
Introduction: Verne Spears, Member, The Federalist Society
Edwin Meese III, Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Judge Martin Leach-Cross Feldman, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Judge Edith Brown Clement, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Judge Eldon Fallon, United Stats District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Prof. Paul Bayer, Louisiana State University Law Center]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49774737Thu, 12 May 2022 16:25:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 9, 1996, the Federalist Society's student chapter at Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans, LA hosted its annual James Madison Lecture, featuring former attorney general Edwin Meese III as the keynote speaker. Featuring:...Featuring:

Moderator: Justice Harry T. Lemmon, Louisiana Supreme Court
Introductory Remarks: Harvey C. Koch, Partner, Koch & Rouse
Introduction: Verne Spears, Member, The Federalist Society
Edwin Meese III, Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Judge Martin Leach-Cross Feldman, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Judge Edith Brown Clement, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Judge Eldon Fallon, United Stats District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Prof. Paul Bayer, Louisiana State University Law Center]]>5582constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-tech-consumer-protection-datFeaturing:

Hon. Brian Stewart, State Representative, Ohio
David Straite, Partner, DiCello Levitt Gutzler LLC
Carl M. Szabo, Vice President & General Counsel, Net Choice
Moderator: Hon. J. Philip Calabrese, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49774324Thu, 12 May 2022 15:46:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyAcross the country, states are looking at how to handle the privacy rights of their citizens regarding "big tech." Illinois, Virginia, California, and Florida have their versions. Ohio is trying to tackle this issue through HB 376. HB 376 is being...Featuring:

Hon. Brian Stewart, State Representative, Ohio
David Straite, Partner, DiCello Levitt Gutzler LLC
Carl M. Szabo, Vice President & General Counsel, Net Choice
Moderator: Hon. J. Philip Calabrese, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio]]>4312cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-is-the-administrative-state-a-Featuring:

Clegg Ivey, Director of Engagement, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Prof. William S. Jordan III, C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law, University of Akron
Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Alice Batchelder, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49774289Thu, 12 May 2022 15:43:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyLaw in the form of regulation is increasingly made, enforced, and adjudicated by administrative agencies, e.g. the OSHA vaccine mandate. Does this growth in administrative law threaten individual liberties or is it a more efficient and expert-driven...Featuring:

Clegg Ivey, Director of Engagement, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Prof. William S. Jordan III, C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law, University of Akron
Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Alice Batchelder, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>3585cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-keynote-addressHon. William H. Pryor, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Introduction given by:
Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49550759Mon, 25 Apr 2022 20:35:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. William H. Pryor, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit Introduction given by: Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth CircuitHon. William H. Pryor, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Introduction given by:
Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>3208cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-discussion-on-stablecoinsBut as stablecoins gain prominence, concerns have arisen over risks they might pose to the financial system. Some, such as Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey, have argued for light-touch regulation for stablecoin issuers that would simply require disclosure of reserves and redemption policies. Others have called for strict bank-like regulation on stablecoins with reserve requirements that specify the amount of assets stablecoin issuers must hold and backstop guarantee programs similar to deposit insurance. The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets of the Biden Administration recently recommended that federal laws should only allow stablecoins to be issued by “insured depository institutions” such as banks and savings associations. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also sending signals that it considers stablecoins as well as other cryptocurrencies to be “securities,” and will subject them to regulatory enforcement under securities laws, despite, as some argue, the lack of clear authority by Congress.
This webinar explores the potential of stablecoins as a payment instrument, the inefficiencies of the current payment system, and the appropriate level of regulation that allows for beneficial innovation in this sector.
Featuring:

Paul Jossey, Principal Attorney, Jossey PLLC; Adjunct Fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute; Opinion Contributor, CoinDesk, National Review and other publications
Timothy Massad, Research Fellow, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown Law School; Former Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Moderator: John Berlau, Senior Fellow & Director of Finance Policy, Competitive Enterprise Institute; Author, George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father’s Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49550732Mon, 25 Apr 2022 20:32:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyStablecoins are unique types of digital tokens that have emerged out of the cryptocurrency revolution and have taken center stage in the debate about crypto regulation. Tied to the value of an asset or fiat currency such as the dollar, stablecoins...But as stablecoins gain prominence, concerns have arisen over risks they might pose to the financial system. Some, such as Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey, have argued for light-touch regulation for stablecoin issuers that would simply require disclosure of reserves and redemption policies. Others have called for strict bank-like regulation on stablecoins with reserve requirements that specify the amount of assets stablecoin issuers must hold and backstop guarantee programs similar to deposit insurance. The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets of the Biden Administration recently recommended that federal laws should only allow stablecoins to be issued by “insured depository institutions” such as banks and savings associations. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also sending signals that it considers stablecoins as well as other cryptocurrencies to be “securities,” and will subject them to regulatory enforcement under securities laws, despite, as some argue, the lack of clear authority by Congress.
This webinar explores the potential of stablecoins as a payment instrument, the inefficiencies of the current payment system, and the appropriate level of regulation that allows for beneficial innovation in this sector.
Featuring:

Paul Jossey, Principal Attorney, Jossey PLLC; Adjunct Fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute; Opinion Contributor, CoinDesk, National Review and other publications
Timothy Massad, Research Fellow, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown Law School; Former Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Moderator: John Berlau, Senior Fellow & Director of Finance Policy, Competitive Enterprise Institute; Author, George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father’s Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World]]>3833cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-the-role-of-a-justice-in-the-o10:20 - 10:30 Remarks from Chief Justice Candidate Kennedy speaks
10:30 - 11:45 Associate Justice Panel
Featuring:

Hon. Jennifer Brunner, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Patrick Fischer, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Terri Jamison, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Hon. Sharon L. Kennedy, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Marilyn Zayas, Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Moderator: Robert Alt, President & CEO, The Buckeye Institute]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49437912Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:54:37 +0000The Federalist Society10:10 - 10:20 Remarks from Chief Justice Candidate Brunner 10:20 - 10:30 Remarks from Chief Justice Candidate Kennedy speaks 10:30 - 11:45 Associate Justice Panel Featuring: Hon. Jennifer Brunner, Supreme Court of Ohio Hon. R. Patrick DeWine,...10:20 - 10:30 Remarks from Chief Justice Candidate Kennedy speaks
10:30 - 11:45 Associate Justice Panel
Featuring:

Hon. Jennifer Brunner, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Patrick Fischer, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Terri Jamison, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals
Hon. Sharon L. Kennedy, Supreme Court of Ohio
Hon. Marilyn Zayas, Ohio First District Court of Appeals
Moderator: Robert Alt, President & CEO, The Buckeye Institute]]>6017cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-application-of-the-constitution-to-tFriday, April 8, 2022
12:00pm Central Time]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49585745Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyPlease join the Evansville Lawyers Chapter for a Zoom webinar with Omar Andino Figueroa, Deputy Solicitor General of Puerto Rico. He will speaking on "The Application of the Constitution to the Territories." Friday, April 8, 2022 12:00pm Central TimeFriday, April 8, 2022
12:00pm Central Time]]>2807cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/banquet-founders-foes-an-exchangeFeaturing:

Judge Andrew S. Oldham, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit


Judge Amul R. Thapar, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49328451Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:10:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyMany originalists are well-versed in The Federalist Papers. They rely on these documents to better understand the original meaning of the Constitution. But to understand the original meaning of the Constitution, originalists cannot read The Federalist...Featuring:

Judge Andrew S. Oldham, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit


Judge Amul R. Thapar, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit]]>3147constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/toasting-40-years-of-the-federalist-socihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/49328004Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:24:01 +0000The Federalist Society565cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/v-modern-debates-old-insights-the-federaWhile these debates have modern salience, they actually predate the Constitution. Which provokes the question: what did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists have to say about these topics? In what ways were their debates different from ours, and in what ways are things the same? How do their discussions shed light on our modern arguments? These questions and more will be explored by our learned panelists.
Featuring:

Moderator: Honorable Paul B. Matey, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Anotnin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Julian Davis Mortenson, James G. Phillipp Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
Prof. Saikrishna Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law—Albert Clark Tate, Jr., Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Michael Rappaport, Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Professor of Law; Director, Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism, University of San Diego School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320807Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:57:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn the contemporary debates over the nature of executive power, two ideas are perennially prominent and intractably controversial: the unitary executive theory and nondelegation doctrine. While many prominent lawyers and judges have advocated a...While these debates have modern salience, they actually predate the Constitution. Which provokes the question: what did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists have to say about these topics? In what ways were their debates different from ours, and in what ways are things the same? How do their discussions shed light on our modern arguments? These questions and more will be explored by our learned panelists.
Featuring:

Moderator: Honorable Paul B. Matey, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Anotnin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Julian Davis Mortenson, James G. Phillipp Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
Prof. Saikrishna Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law—Albert Clark Tate, Jr., Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Michael Rappaport, Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Professor of Law; Director, Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism, University of San Diego School of Law]]>5556constitution,federalism,founding era & history,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/iv-resolved-the-federalists-designed-a-cFederalists argued that the Constitution would make the federal Constitution plenary only in certain areas while preserving the role of the states. The Anti-Federalists feared that the federal Constitution would result in a nationalized government where states would play no role and the federal government would overwhelm any semblance of state authority. Panelists will debate what the Federalists meant when they argued for a plenary, but limited federal Constitution, the different views they held, and whether the Federalists or Anti-Federalists were correct.
Featuring:

Moderator: Honorable Trevor N. McFadden, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Prof. John Mikhail, Carroll Professor of Jurisprudence, Georgetown Law
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center Stanford Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320787Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:56:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyOne of the principal disagreements between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists surrounded the role of the new Constitution in relation to state authority. Federalists argued that the Constitution would make the federal Constitution plenary only in...Federalists argued that the Constitution would make the federal Constitution plenary only in certain areas while preserving the role of the states. The Anti-Federalists feared that the federal Constitution would result in a nationalized government where states would play no role and the federal government would overwhelm any semblance of state authority. Panelists will debate what the Federalists meant when they argued for a plenary, but limited federal Constitution, the different views they held, and whether the Federalists or Anti-Federalists were correct.
Featuring:

Moderator: Honorable Trevor N. McFadden, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Prof. John Mikhail, Carroll Professor of Jurisprudence, Georgetown Law
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center Stanford Law School]]>4319constitution,federalism,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/iii-21st-century-federalism-a-view-from-The panelists will discuss the relationship between states and their municipalities. The question of localism was central to the Federalists’ and Anti-Federalists’ debates about the role of government. It was especially significant in respect to the competing interests of agrarian and urban citizens that motivated much ideological conflict in the period. Speakers will discuss how Anti-Federalist preferences for localism and Federalist preferences for nationalization helped produce our modern balance of governmental powers and legal culture. The roundtable will debate whether they see a return to localism soon and, if so, what implications this might have for constitutional governance.
Featuring:

Moderator: The Honorable Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
The Honorable Goodwin H. Liu, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California
The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Prof. Julia D. Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320269Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:43:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will center discussion on the role of the states in our constitutional order—by focusing on states’ highest courts and their role in promoting individual rights and the development of the law. The roundtable will also explore...The panelists will discuss the relationship between states and their municipalities. The question of localism was central to the Federalists’ and Anti-Federalists’ debates about the role of government. It was especially significant in respect to the competing interests of agrarian and urban citizens that motivated much ideological conflict in the period. Speakers will discuss how Anti-Federalist preferences for localism and Federalist preferences for nationalization helped produce our modern balance of governmental powers and legal culture. The roundtable will debate whether they see a return to localism soon and, if so, what implications this might have for constitutional governance.
Featuring:

Moderator: The Honorable Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
The Honorable Goodwin H. Liu, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California
The Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Prof. Julia D. Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law]]>5869constitution,federal courts,federalism,founding era & history,philosophy,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ii-the-anti-federalists-planting-seeds-oFeaturing:

Moderator: The Honorable Lisa Branch, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University
Prof. Michelle Kundmueller, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Old Dominion University
Prof. G. Edward White, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320056Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:31:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThere is a folk wisdom that connects the American War of Independence’s “no taxation without representation” with today’s skepticism of Washington, DC and centralized power. The Anti-Federalists were a broad coalition, but most...Featuring:

Moderator: The Honorable Lisa Branch, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University
Prof. Michelle Kundmueller, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Old Dominion University
Prof. G. Edward White, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law]]>5995constitution,federalism,founding era & history,philosophy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/i-were-the-founders-themselves-originali Featuring:

Moderator: The Honorable William H. Pryor, United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49319994Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:25:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyTheories of originalism and living constitutionalism currently vie for approval in the courts. Originalists find that popular sovereignty can only come from ratification and legislation. Living constitutionalists fear binding the living by the votes... Featuring:

Moderator: The Honorable William H. Pryor, United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law]]>5476constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/pre-symposium-panel-young-legal-scholarshttps://fedsoc.org/events/2022-young-legal-scholars-panel.

The Federalist Society's Faculty Division hosted a panel of young legal scholars before the National Student Symposium began, presenting prize winning papers with comments from more senior scholars in Brown 102 at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Featuring:
The Irrepressible Myth of Jacobson v. Massachusetts

Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
Commenter Prof. Julia D. Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law

Election Emergencies: Voting in Times of Pandemic\

Prof. Michael T. Morley, Sheila M. McDevitt Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Commenter Prof. Bertrall Ross, Justice Thurgood Marshall Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law

Of Statutes and Spirits: Interpretation on the English High Courts, c. 1800-2020

Jonathan Green, Law Clerk to Judge Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Commenter Prof. Bernadette Meyler, Carl and Sheila Spaeth Professor of Law, Stanford Law School

Reconstructing Reconstruction Era Rights

Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Commenter Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320006Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyBefore the National Student Symposium begins, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division will host a panel of young legal scholars, presenting prize winning papers with comments from more senior scholars in Brown 102 at the University of Virginia...https://fedsoc.org/events/2022-young-legal-scholars-panel.

The Federalist Society's Faculty Division hosted a panel of young legal scholars before the National Student Symposium began, presenting prize winning papers with comments from more senior scholars in Brown 102 at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Featuring:
The Irrepressible Myth of Jacobson v. Massachusetts

Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
Commenter Prof. Julia D. Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law

Election Emergencies: Voting in Times of Pandemic\

Prof. Michael T. Morley, Sheila M. McDevitt Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Commenter Prof. Bertrall Ross, Justice Thurgood Marshall Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law

Of Statutes and Spirits: Interpretation on the English High Courts, c. 1800-2020

Jonathan Green, Law Clerk to Judge Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Commenter Prof. Bernadette Meyler, Carl and Sheila Spaeth Professor of Law, Stanford Law School

Reconstructing Reconstruction Era Rights

Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Commenter Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University]]>6487cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/welcome-opening-remarks
Welcome: Jessica Mann, Symposium Chair, University of Virginia School of Law
Opening Remarks: Dean Risa L. Goluboff, Arnold H. Leon Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Keynote Address: Gov. Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49319828Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:16:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Welcome: Jessica Mann, Symposium Chair, University of Virginia School of Law Opening Remarks: Dean Risa L. Goluboff, Arnold H. Leon Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law Keynote Address: Gov. Glenn Youngkin, 74th...
Welcome: Jessica Mann, Symposium Chair, University of Virginia School of Law
Opening Remarks: Dean Risa L. Goluboff, Arnold H. Leon Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Keynote Address: Gov. Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia]]>2272cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/sundown-for-the-sunset-rule
Critics of the rule argue that committing HHS to reassessing the economic impacts of many of the department’s existing regulations is a large undertaking and it establishes an extreme penalty for noncompliance. Last fall, HHS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to rescind the SUNSET Rule, and reports suggest a final repeal may be near. This webinar will discuss the SUNSET rule, the effort to repeal it, and possible future actions in this area.

Featuring:


Jonah Hecht, Attorney, McGonigle; former Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Prof. William Funk, Lewis & Clark Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, Lewis & Clark Law School
Moderator: Karen Harned, Executive Director, National Federation of Independent Small Business Legal Center

Visit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49257016Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:05:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn January 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) finalized its SUNSET Rule. Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (“RFA”) requires agencies to have a written plan to review their significant...
Critics of the rule argue that committing HHS to reassessing the economic impacts of many of the department’s existing regulations is a large undertaking and it establishes an extreme penalty for noncompliance. Last fall, HHS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to rescind the SUNSET Rule, and reports suggest a final repeal may be near. This webinar will discuss the SUNSET rule, the effort to repeal it, and possible future actions in this area.

Featuring:


Jonah Hecht, Attorney, McGonigle; former Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Prof. William Funk, Lewis & Clark Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, Lewis & Clark Law School
Moderator: Karen Harned, Executive Director, National Federation of Independent Small Business Legal Center

Visit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.]]>3757cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-vi-1995-national-student-symposiumFeaturing:

Moderator: Prof. John C. Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Akhil R. Amar, Yale Law School
Prof. Earl M. Maltz, Rutgers University School of Law
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Jeffrey Rosen, George Washington University Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49150856Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:35:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The...Featuring:

Moderator: Prof. John C. Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Akhil R. Amar, Yale Law School
Prof. Earl M. Maltz, Rutgers University School of Law
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Jeffrey Rosen, George Washington University Law School]]>5599constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-v-is-originalism-possible-historicFeaturing:

Moderator: Prof. Stephen B. Presser, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Suzanna Sherry, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Boston University School of Law
Prof. Gary Lawson, Northwestern University School of Law
Thomas B. McAffee, Southern Illinois University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49061431Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:47:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The...Featuring:

Moderator: Prof. Stephen B. Presser, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Suzanna Sherry, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Boston University School of Law
Prof. Gary Lawson, Northwestern University School of Law
Thomas B. McAffee, Southern Illinois University School of Law]]>6538constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-redistricting-in-florida-2010sFeaturing:

Phillip Gordon, Partner, Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC
Dr. Michael McDonald, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
Prof. Michael Morley, Professor of Law, Florida State University College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Meredith Sasso, Florida's 5th District Court of Appeal]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49061262Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe first panel of the Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference featured an impressive group of lawyers and professors to discuss redistricting in Florida since the previous decade. Judge Meredith Sasso of Florida's Fifth...Featuring:

Phillip Gordon, Partner, Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC
Dr. Michael McDonald, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
Prof. Michael Morley, Professor of Law, Florida State University College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Meredith Sasso, Florida's 5th District Court of Appeal]]>2570cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/remarks-from-attorney-general-ashley-mooFeaturing:

Hon. Ashley Moody, Attorney General of Florida]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49061195Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:18:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moodey delievered the opening remarks at the Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. She was introdueced by Richard Martin, the Florida Office of the Attorney General Chief of Staff. Featuring:...Featuring:

Hon. Ashley Moody, Attorney General of Florida]]>1126cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/featured-fireside-chat-with-gov-ron-desaFeaturing:

Gov. Ron DeSantis, 46th Governor of Florida
Kayleigh McEnany, Former White House Press Secretary]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49061107Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyForida Governor Ron Desantis and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a fireside chat at the Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. Jason Gonzalez of Shutts & Bowen LLP introduced the speakers....Featuring:

Gov. Ron DeSantis, 46th Governor of Florida
Kayleigh McEnany, Former White House Press Secretary]]>3134cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-vice-president-michae_1Featuring:

Hon. Michael R. Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49061026Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:52:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyFormer Vice President Michael R. Pence delivered the Keynote Address at the Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference on February 4th, 2022. He made remarks regarding COVID-19 mandates at the time and the accomplishments of the previous...Featuring:

Hon. Michael R. Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States]]>1784cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-breyer-his-legacy-and-thoughts-oThe event will begin with speaker remarks and discussion, followed by audience Q&A.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49008819Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:39:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Minnesota Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society held a Zoom webinar discussing Justice Breyer, his legacy, and his thoughts on his replacement. The event will begin with speaker remarks and discussion, followed by audience Q&A.The event will begin with speaker remarks and discussion, followed by audience Q&A.]]>3430supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-is-originalism-possible-normatiFeaturing:

Moderator: Edwin Meese III, The Heritage Foundation
Prof. Michael C. Dorf, Rutgers University School of Law
Prof. Richard A. Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Michael J. Perry, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Steven D. Smith, University of Colorado School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48950351Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The...Featuring:

Moderator: Edwin Meese III, The Heritage Foundation
Prof. Michael C. Dorf, Rutgers University School of Law
Prof. Richard A. Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Michael J. Perry, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Steven D. Smith, University of Colorado School of Law]]>6349constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-what-is-originalism-archive-coFeaturing:

Moderator: Rep. David M. McIntosh, United States House of Representatives (IN-2)
Prof. Richard S. Kay, University of Connecticut School of Law
Prof. Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. Paul F. Campos, University of Colorado School of Law
Prof. Frederick Schauer, Harvard University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48950141Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:05:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The...Featuring:

Moderator: Rep. David M. McIntosh, United States House of Representatives (IN-2)
Prof. Richard S. Kay, University of Connecticut School of Law
Prof. Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. Paul F. Campos, University of Colorado School of Law
Prof. Frederick Schauer, Harvard University]]>6197constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/working-in-house-perspectives-from-corpoFeaturing:

Kyle Dolan, General Counsel, Priority Sports & Entertainment
Alexandra Harrison Gaiser, Director of Regulatory Affairs, River Financial
Dennis Murashko, Co-Founder and Corporate Counsel, Degree Insurance Co.
Mark Schuman, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, American Equity Investment Life Holding Company]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48949987Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:54:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyCome hear the views of in-house lawyers as they discuss their career paths and day to day experience as corporate counsel. When and why did they decide to go in-house? How does it differ from the law firm experience? What are the benefits and...Featuring:

Kyle Dolan, General Counsel, Priority Sports & Entertainment
Alexandra Harrison Gaiser, Director of Regulatory Affairs, River Financial
Dennis Murashko, Co-Founder and Corporate Counsel, Degree Insurance Co.
Mark Schuman, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, American Equity Investment Life Holding Company]]>5466corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/abortion-dobbs-and-the-future-of-the-conFeaturing:

Prof. Josh Blackman, South Texas College of Law Houston]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48949626Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:25:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 18, 2022, the Evansville Lawyers Chapter hosted a Zoom webinar featuring Professor Josh Blackman of South Texas College of Law Houston. Prof. Blackman spoke on "Abortion, Dobbs, and The Future of the Conservative Legal Movement."...Featuring:

Prof. Josh Blackman, South Texas College of Law Houston]]>2874federalism,healthcare,religious liberty,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-originalism-and-the-dead-hand-arFeaturing:

Moderator: Prof. Daniel D. Polsby, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Daniel A. Farber, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. John O. McGinnis, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Prof. Michael S. Moore, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Prof. Lawrence G. Sager, New York University Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48787277Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:15:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The...Featuring:

Moderator: Prof. Daniel D. Polsby, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Daniel A. Farber, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. John O. McGinnis, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Prof. Michael S. Moore, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Prof. Lawrence G. Sager, New York University Law School

*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6816constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-constitutionalism-and-originaliFeaturing:

Moderator: Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune
Prof. Lilian R. BeVier, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Lino A. Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Cornell Law School
Prof. Cass R. Sunstein, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School

***As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48786985Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:00:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution." The...Featuring:

Moderator: Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune
Prof. Lilian R. BeVier, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Lino A. Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Cornell Law School
Prof. Cass R. Sunstein, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School

***As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6548constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/1995-national-student-symposium-opening-Featuring:

Dean Robert W. Bennett, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Northwestern University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48592949Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 7-9, 1995, the Federalist Society held its fourteenth annual National Student Symposium at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. The subject of the conference was "Originalism, Democracy, and the Constitution."...Featuring:

Dean Robert W. Bennett, Northwestern University School of Law
Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Northwestern University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>609cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address
Vivek Ramaswamy, New York Times bestselling author of WOKE, INC., gave the keynote address. He was introduced by Senator Bob Onder.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48579421Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:30:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 Missouri Chapters Conference took place on January 24, 2022, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. The topic of the conference was "Freedom of Thought". Vivek Ramaswamy, New York Times bestselling author of WOKE, INC., gave...
Vivek Ramaswamy, New York Times bestselling author of WOKE, INC., gave the keynote address. He was introduced by Senator Bob Onder.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4203cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-critical-race-theory-in-k-12
Public K-12 schools across the country have introduced elements of critical race theory into their curriculums. The Biden Administration has produced a federal rule that would prioritize funding for history and civics programs shaped by CRT. Meanwhile, lawmakers in 16 states have introduced or passed legislation seeking to limit the teaching of critical race theory within public institutions. And parents across the country have pushed back against school boards adopting CRT and filed litigation to that effect. What is critical race theory? And are states and localities within their rights in designing and limiting curricula and what can and cannot be taught in public schools, or do laws that do so potentially violate First Amendment rights or other applicable law?

Featuring:

Reverend Michael Barber, S.J., Professor of Philosophy, Saint Louis University
Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor, Newsweek and Research Fellow, Edmund Burke Foundation
Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel, Southeastern Legal Foundation
Dave Roland, Director of Litigation, Freedom Center of Missouri
Moderator: Mark Bremer, Partner, Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP and President, St. Louis Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48577346Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:46:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 Missouri Chapters Conference took place on January 24, 2022, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. The topic of the conference was "Freedom of Thought". Public K-12 schools across the country have introduced elements of...
Public K-12 schools across the country have introduced elements of critical race theory into their curriculums. The Biden Administration has produced a federal rule that would prioritize funding for history and civics programs shaped by CRT. Meanwhile, lawmakers in 16 states have introduced or passed legislation seeking to limit the teaching of critical race theory within public institutions. And parents across the country have pushed back against school boards adopting CRT and filed litigation to that effect. What is critical race theory? And are states and localities within their rights in designing and limiting curricula and what can and cannot be taught in public schools, or do laws that do so potentially violate First Amendment rights or other applicable law?

Featuring:

Reverend Michael Barber, S.J., Professor of Philosophy, Saint Louis University
Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor, Newsweek and Research Fellow, Edmund Burke Foundation
Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel, Southeastern Legal Foundation
Dave Roland, Director of Litigation, Freedom Center of Missouri
Moderator: Mark Bremer, Partner, Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP and President, St. Louis Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4610cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-big-tech
Some social media companies are inviting the government to impose new content moderation and censorship requirements. Others say that in a free market system, consumers should be able to choose social media networks based on those networks’ content moderation policies. Still others suggest that Big Tech could be regulated as a common carrier, barring large platforms from discriminating against messages based on their content. Which is the best approach?

Featuring:

Josh Divine, Chief Counsel to Senator Josh Hawley, United States Senate
Lyrissa Lidsky, Dean and Judge C.A. Leedy Professor of Law, University of Missouri
Amy Peikoff, Chief Policy Officer, Parler
Moderator: Edward Greim, Partner, Graves Garrett LLC and President, Kansas City Lawyers Chapter
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48577108Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 Missouri Chapters Conference took place on January 24, 2022, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. The topic of the conference was "Freedom of Thought". Some social media companies are inviting the government to impose new...
Some social media companies are inviting the government to impose new content moderation and censorship requirements. Others say that in a free market system, consumers should be able to choose social media networks based on those networks’ content moderation policies. Still others suggest that Big Tech could be regulated as a common carrier, barring large platforms from discriminating against messages based on their content. Which is the best approach?

Featuring:

Josh Divine, Chief Counsel to Senator Josh Hawley, United States Senate
Lyrissa Lidsky, Dean and Judge C.A. Leedy Professor of Law, University of Missouri
Amy Peikoff, Chief Policy Officer, Parler
Moderator: Edward Greim, Partner, Graves Garrett LLC and President, Kansas City Lawyers Chapter
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4288cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-defending-unpopular-clients
How should we think about "lawyer-shaming"? At the close of the Trump administration, we saw an effort to deter law firms from re-hiring attorneys leaving the Department of Justice and to encourage corporate America to decline to work with firms that had re-hired such attorneys. And efforts have since moved on to targeting firms with clients involved in the fossil fuel industry.

Further, in the past year we have seen a spate of bar complaints filed against both lawyers holding or seeking political office and against lawyers representing or even merely advising political candidates and officeholders.

There has been controversy in years past over attorney pro bono work on behalf of detainees accused of terrorism.

As a matter of legal ethics and as a matter of industry norms, how should we think about such efforts and is there a consistent principle that should govern? Should law firms hire attorneys with a diversity of viewpoints? When are politically motivated bar complaints appropriate and when are they unethical?

Featuring:

Stephen Davis, Partner, True North Law
Charles Hatfield, Partner, Stinson LLP
Gary Myers, Earl F. Nelson Professor of Law and former Law School Dean, University of Missouri - Columbia
Moderator: Jennifer Bukowsky, Executive Director, Show-Me Defenders and President, Jefferson City Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48577064Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2022 Missouri Chapters Conference took place on January 24, 2022, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO. The topic of the conference was "Freedom of Thought". How should we think about "lawyer-shaming"? At the close of the Trump...
How should we think about "lawyer-shaming"? At the close of the Trump administration, we saw an effort to deter law firms from re-hiring attorneys leaving the Department of Justice and to encourage corporate America to decline to work with firms that had re-hired such attorneys. And efforts have since moved on to targeting firms with clients involved in the fossil fuel industry.

Further, in the past year we have seen a spate of bar complaints filed against both lawyers holding or seeking political office and against lawyers representing or even merely advising political candidates and officeholders.

There has been controversy in years past over attorney pro bono work on behalf of detainees accused of terrorism.

As a matter of legal ethics and as a matter of industry norms, how should we think about such efforts and is there a consistent principle that should govern? Should law firms hire attorneys with a diversity of viewpoints? When are politically motivated bar complaints appropriate and when are they unethical?

Featuring:

Stephen Davis, Partner, True North Law
Charles Hatfield, Partner, Stinson LLP
Gary Myers, Earl F. Nelson Professor of Law and former Law School Dean, University of Missouri - Columbia
Moderator: Jennifer Bukowsky, Executive Director, Show-Me Defenders and President, Jefferson City Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3448cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-four-school-choice-in-action-archiIn recent years, school choice has to moved beyond an abstract topic for free-market theorists and constitutional scholars. Today, school-choice programs — public and private — and similar education-reform policies aimed at increasing choice and competition are up and running the country. Speakers at this panel — leading students, critics, and evaluators of school-coice programs — will discuss candidly the available data and empirical evidence relating to the choice programs, and will also survey and evaluate the different and local programs.
Featuring:

Roberta Holt, Director, Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program
Ann Payne, Founder, Aurora Academy
Prof. John Witte, University of Wisconsin
Brother Bob Smith, President, Messemer High School
Dr. Myron Lieberman, Education Policy Institute

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48193210Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:53:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle...In recent years, school choice has to moved beyond an abstract topic for free-market theorists and constitutional scholars. Today, school-choice programs — public and private — and similar education-reform policies aimed at increasing choice and competition are up and running the country. Speakers at this panel — leading students, critics, and evaluators of school-coice programs — will discuss candidly the available data and empirical evidence relating to the choice programs, and will also survey and evaluate the different and local programs.
Featuring:

Roberta Holt, Director, Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program
Ann Payne, Founder, Aurora Academy
Prof. John Witte, University of Wisconsin
Brother Bob Smith, President, Messemer High School
Dr. Myron Lieberman, Education Policy Institute

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5432cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-school-choice-the-next-civilSchool choice is more than an education-reform porposal. To many supporters of vouchers and charter schools, these policy innovations are crucial elements in the effort to vindicate the civil and political ights of low-income parents and members of racial minorities. At the same time, many school choice critics suggest that vouchers will constitute a set-back for public-school integration. Speakers at this panel— civil-rights leaders, school-choice activists, and academics— will discuss these problems, and also explore the connection between school choice and parents' First Amendment freedoms, as well as the historical and consitutional tradition of viewing a well-educated citizenry as the key to democratic and republican government and education as the key to meaningful exercise of civil rights.
Featuring:

Introduction Ted Cruz, Attorney, Cooper, Carvin & Rosenthal
Prof. Joseph Vitteritti, New York University
Jennifer Grossman, Director of Education, Cato
Michael Meyers, President, New York Civil Rights Coalition
Clint Bolick, Cofounder, Institute for Justice

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48193185Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:50:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle...School choice is more than an education-reform porposal. To many supporters of vouchers and charter schools, these policy innovations are crucial elements in the effort to vindicate the civil and political ights of low-income parents and members of racial minorities. At the same time, many school choice critics suggest that vouchers will constitute a set-back for public-school integration. Speakers at this panel— civil-rights leaders, school-choice activists, and academics— will discuss these problems, and also explore the connection between school choice and parents' First Amendment freedoms, as well as the historical and consitutional tradition of viewing a well-educated citizenry as the key to democratic and republican government and education as the key to meaningful exercise of civil rights.
Featuring:

Introduction Ted Cruz, Attorney, Cooper, Carvin & Rosenthal
Prof. Joseph Vitteritti, New York University
Jennifer Grossman, Director of Education, Cato
Michael Meyers, President, New York Civil Rights Coalition
Clint Bolick, Cofounder, Institute for Justice

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5514cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/feddie-night-festivus-blackman-vs-everybFeddie Night Festivus:Blackman vs. Everybody!
FeaturingUnprecedented Feats of Jurisprudential Strength
This event will be livestreamed via YouTube
Thursday, December 23, 20218:00 PM ET
Featuring:

Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law

Feddie Night Fights is a series of online events hosted by the Student Division and a rotating Student Chapter each month.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48096848Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:43:34 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's Student Division &Columbus School of Law Student Chapter present Feddie Night Festivus:Blackman vs. Everybody! FeaturingUnprecedented Feats of Jurisprudential Strength This event will be livestreamed via YouTube...Feddie Night Festivus:Blackman vs. Everybody!
FeaturingUnprecedented Feats of Jurisprudential Strength
This event will be livestreamed via YouTube
Thursday, December 23, 20218:00 PM ET
Featuring:

Prof. Josh Blackman, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law

Feddie Night Fights is a series of online events hosted by the Student Division and a rotating Student Chapter each month.]]>3421jurisprudencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-address-by-linda-chavez-center-Featuring:

Introductory Remarks: Ted Cruz, Attorney, Cooper, Carvin & Rosenthal
Award: Corey Swanson, Cofounder, Stranahan National Issues Forum
Introduction: Dean Albert Quick, The University of Toledo College of Law
Linda Chavez, President, Center for Equal Opportunity]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47949682Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:07:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle...Featuring:

Introductory Remarks: Ted Cruz, Attorney, Cooper, Carvin & Rosenthal
Award: Corey Swanson, Cofounder, Stranahan National Issues Forum
Introduction: Dean Albert Quick, The University of Toledo College of Law
Linda Chavez, President, Center for Equal Opportunity]]>3176cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/hon-robert-h-bork-memorial-lectureJudge Laurence H. Silberman will be delivering remarks on "The Job of Attorney General—A Historical Perspective."
Featuring:

Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907212Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:51:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". The conference concluded with the annual...Judge Laurence H. Silberman will be delivering remarks on "The Job of Attorney General—A Historical Perspective."
Featuring:

Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>3600constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iv-law-science-and-public"Science" as a concept enjoys the trust of the public. Indeed, some make "I trust the Science" a centerpiece for their appeal to the voting public, and this evidently has had some success.
By contrast, others in the scientific community stress that scientific methods explicitly exclude "trust". The noted physicist Richard Feynman remarked that "science begins with the distrust of experts". Instead, process in science relies on an "ethic" of impersonal objectivity, respect for data, self-questioning, a willingness to stand corrected, and open discourse. Its methods involve constructing models for reality that best fit objective assessments of available data, followed by a search for data that might contradict those models. Scientists are therefore (supposed to be) anti-advocates, willing to concede when their models were wrong; the most successful scientists even enjoy conceding, as it means that knowledge has advanced.
However, scientists, being human, are inherently imperfect practitioners of scientific methods. Historians document many examples where scientists have advocated their own (wrong) ideas over others simply because they were their own, obstructed opposing points of view, and otherwise behaved as 'politically' as in any other field of human endeavor. However, the process and its "ethic" has historically allowed models for reality to improve, and those improvements are known by the technology that has emerged based on them. As one example without science, improvements in civilized transport advanced haltingly over millennia. With science, citizens may now buy tickets to suborbital space flight.
Consequently, public policy decision-makers often rely on science (or at least they say they do) when making laws and regulations in many areas, including economics, criminal law, environmental regulations technology and bioethics.
However, the law is in many ways anti-science. Scientists, practicing their methods, commit to seeking out and weighting more heavily data that oppose their theory; they are (supposed to be) anti-advocates. In contrast, clients hire lawyers expressly to be their advocates.
This creates a natural tension when scientists are called upon to advise public policy. Many who call themselves "scientists" are willing to participate as advocates in public policy. This has been shown clearly in fields like anthropogenic climate change, economic stimulus packages and, most recently, in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How should we as lawyers assure that science is used properly in the public space, to make policy conform to reality, and not for political goals?
The panel will address two areas with this as background:

The FDA, CDC, and public health regulation. The COVID pandemic uncovered many problems in the way medical science is used to manage public health crises. with public policy.
Should scientific presentations be paternalistic? Is it ever justified to withhold, distort, or misrepresent science for fear that the truth will do damage by being misunderstood or misused?

Featuring:

Dr. Steven Benner, Distinguished Fellow, The Westheimer Institute at the Foundation for Applied State Room Molecular Evolution
Prof. I. Glenn Cohen, James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law, Deputy Dean, and Faculty Director, Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology & Bioethics, Harvard Law School
Ms. Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Moderator: Hon. Kenneth Lee, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907205Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:49:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". The final showcase panel explored "Law,..."Science" as a concept enjoys the trust of the public. Indeed, some make "I trust the Science" a centerpiece for their appeal to the voting public, and this evidently has had some success.
By contrast, others in the scientific community stress that scientific methods explicitly exclude "trust". The noted physicist Richard Feynman remarked that "science begins with the distrust of experts". Instead, process in science relies on an "ethic" of impersonal objectivity, respect for data, self-questioning, a willingness to stand corrected, and open discourse. Its methods involve constructing models for reality that best fit objective assessments of available data, followed by a search for data that might contradict those models. Scientists are therefore (supposed to be) anti-advocates, willing to concede when their models were wrong; the most successful scientists even enjoy conceding, as it means that knowledge has advanced.
However, scientists, being human, are inherently imperfect practitioners of scientific methods. Historians document many examples where scientists have advocated their own (wrong) ideas over others simply because they were their own, obstructed opposing points of view, and otherwise behaved as 'politically' as in any other field of human endeavor. However, the process and its "ethic" has historically allowed models for reality to improve, and those improvements are known by the technology that has emerged based on them. As one example without science, improvements in civilized transport advanced haltingly over millennia. With science, citizens may now buy tickets to suborbital space flight.
Consequently, public policy decision-makers often rely on science (or at least they say they do) when making laws and regulations in many areas, including economics, criminal law, environmental regulations technology and bioethics.
However, the law is in many ways anti-science. Scientists, practicing their methods, commit to seeking out and weighting more heavily data that oppose their theory; they are (supposed to be) anti-advocates. In contrast, clients hire lawyers expressly to be their advocates.
This creates a natural tension when scientists are called upon to advise public policy. Many who call themselves "scientists" are willing to participate as advocates in public policy. This has been shown clearly in fields like anthropogenic climate change, economic stimulus packages and, most recently, in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How should we as lawyers assure that science is used properly in the public space, to make policy conform to reality, and not for political goals?
The panel will address two areas with this as background:

The FDA, CDC, and public health regulation. The COVID pandemic uncovered many problems in the way medical science is used to manage public health crises. with public policy.
Should scientific presentations be paternalistic? Is it ever justified to withhold, distort, or misrepresent science for fear that the truth will do damage by being misunderstood or misused?

Featuring:

Dr. Steven Benner, Distinguished Fellow, The Westheimer Institute at the Foundation for Applied State Room Molecular Evolution
Prof. I. Glenn Cohen, James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law, Deputy Dean, and Faculty Director, Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology & Bioethics, Harvard Law School
Ms. Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Moderator: Hon. Kenneth Lee, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>3839politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/13th-annual-rosenkranz-debate-luncheonRESOLVED: Concentrated corporate power is a greater threat to individual freedom than government power
Featuring:

Mr. John Allison, Executive in Residence, Wake Forest University School of Business; Former President and CEO, Cato Institute; Former President and CEO, BB&T
Mr. Ashley Keller, Partner, Keller Lenkner LLC
Moderator: Hon. Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907201Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:48:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". The final day of the conference featured...RESOLVED: Concentrated corporate power is a greater threat to individual freedom than government power
Featuring:

Mr. John Allison, Executive in Residence, Wake Forest University School of Business; Former President and CEO, Cato Institute; Former President and CEO, BB&T
Mr. Ashley Keller, Partner, Keller Lenkner LLC
Moderator: Hon. Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit]]>4687constitution,corporations,first amendment,free speech & election law,securities & antitrust,security & privacy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/second-amendment-next-steps-in-the-unfolThe U.S. Supreme Court famously decided many Second Amendment cases in its Heller and McDonald cases. Yet much remains uncertain. In its first significant Second Amendment case in ten years, the Court is poised to decide the extent of citizen rights to carry firearms outside the home. Our panel will discuss the oral argument (scheduled for November 3), the merits, the procedure, as well as possible outcomes.
Featuring:

Mr. Jonathan Lowy, Vice President, Legal & Chief Counsel, Legal, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Prof. Mark W. Smith, Senior Fellow of Law and Public Policy and Presidential Scholar, The King’s College
Mr. David H. Thompson, Managing Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Thomas M. Hardiman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907193Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:46:57 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel explored "Second Amendment:...The U.S. Supreme Court famously decided many Second Amendment cases in its Heller and McDonald cases. Yet much remains uncertain. In its first significant Second Amendment case in ten years, the Court is poised to decide the extent of citizen rights to carry firearms outside the home. Our panel will discuss the oral argument (scheduled for November 3), the merits, the procedure, as well as possible outcomes.
Featuring:

Mr. Jonathan Lowy, Vice President, Legal & Chief Counsel, Legal, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Prof. Mark W. Smith, Senior Fellow of Law and Public Policy and Presidential Scholar, The King’s College
Mr. David H. Thompson, Managing Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Thomas M. Hardiman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>5135constitution,second amendment,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/private-power-and-eminent-domainSince the Founding, the extent to which the public power of eminent domain may be used by, or for the benefit of, private parties, has been a subject of intense debate. Time and time again, the U.S. Supreme Court has considered cases testing the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee that "private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation." U.S. Const., amend. V. Over 15 years ago, in the landmark case of Kelo v. New London, the Court upheld the exercise of eminent domain to transfer private property from private individuals to other private entities. The decision – controversial from the outset – prompted deeper questions about the extent to which the Constitution allows for eminent domain for "public purposes" even where the action advances the economic interests of private parties over others. But how lasting is this precedent? In a recent dissent from the denial of certiorari in Eychaner v. Chicago, three justices voted to revisit Kelo, two of them expressly calling to overrule it. Since Kelo, the U.S. Supreme Court has continued to review eminent domain and other cases, raising significant property rights concerns – often involving complex questions at the intersection of private and public power.
Most recently, in the 2020-2021 term, the U.S. Supreme Court heard three cases dealing with the intersection of private and public power in the eminent domain context:

Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, where the Court held that a state regulation allowing union organizers to enter private property constituted a taking requiring just compensation;
PennEast Pipeline v. New Jersey, where the Court dealt with the legality of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) delegation of eminent domain powers to a private pipeline company; and
Pakdel v. San Francisco, where the Court continued to reduce procedural hurdles for inverse condemnation claims (expanding upon a prior decision just two years ago in Knick v. Township of Scott).

For this panel, a distinguished lineup of speakers will discuss the intersection between public and private power in the eminent domain context. The panel will focus on eminent domain’s history, the implications of originalism for understanding the extent and use of that power, recent Supreme Court rulings on these topics, and the likely subjects and issues for review in future cases, among other things. As part of this discussion, the panel will illuminate the constitutional, legal, economic, and philosophic principles and considerations that help to inform perspectives on this important topic of public versus private power in the realm of property rights.
Featuring:

Hon. Paul D. Clement, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Former Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Roderick Hills, William T. Comfort, III Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
Mr. Robert J. McNamara, Senior Attorney, Institute for Justice
Mr. Joshua Thompson, Director of Legal Operations, Pacific Legal Foundation
Moderator: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907137Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:39:42 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel discussed "Private Power and...Since the Founding, the extent to which the public power of eminent domain may be used by, or for the benefit of, private parties, has been a subject of intense debate. Time and time again, the U.S. Supreme Court has considered cases testing the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee that "private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation." U.S. Const., amend. V. Over 15 years ago, in the landmark case of Kelo v. New London, the Court upheld the exercise of eminent domain to transfer private property from private individuals to other private entities. The decision – controversial from the outset – prompted deeper questions about the extent to which the Constitution allows for eminent domain for "public purposes" even where the action advances the economic interests of private parties over others. But how lasting is this precedent? In a recent dissent from the denial of certiorari in Eychaner v. Chicago, three justices voted to revisit Kelo, two of them expressly calling to overrule it. Since Kelo, the U.S. Supreme Court has continued to review eminent domain and other cases, raising significant property rights concerns – often involving complex questions at the intersection of private and public power.
Most recently, in the 2020-2021 term, the U.S. Supreme Court heard three cases dealing with the intersection of private and public power in the eminent domain context:

Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, where the Court held that a state regulation allowing union organizers to enter private property constituted a taking requiring just compensation;
PennEast Pipeline v. New Jersey, where the Court dealt with the legality of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) delegation of eminent domain powers to a private pipeline company; and
Pakdel v. San Francisco, where the Court continued to reduce procedural hurdles for inverse condemnation claims (expanding upon a prior decision just two years ago in Knick v. Township of Scott).

For this panel, a distinguished lineup of speakers will discuss the intersection between public and private power in the eminent domain context. The panel will focus on eminent domain’s history, the implications of originalism for understanding the extent and use of that power, recent Supreme Court rulings on these topics, and the likely subjects and issues for review in future cases, among other things. As part of this discussion, the panel will illuminate the constitutional, legal, economic, and philosophic principles and considerations that help to inform perspectives on this important topic of public versus private power in the realm of property rights.
Featuring:

Hon. Paul D. Clement, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Former Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Roderick Hills, William T. Comfort, III Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
Mr. Robert J. McNamara, Senior Attorney, Institute for Justice
Mr. Joshua Thompson, Director of Legal Operations, Pacific Legal Foundation
Moderator: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5197environmental & energy law,fourth amendment,property lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/aba-law-school-accreditation-standardsFor many years, the U.S. Department of Education has recognized the Council of the American Bar Association Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar as the accrediting organization for law schools. The importance of that function cannot be overstated. For nearly every state, a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required to practice law. To become accredited, a law school must comply with the standards contained in the ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools. In May 2021, the Council of the ABA Section proposed a set of accreditation standards that, among other things, would require law schools to "take effective actions that, in their totality, demonstrate progress in (1) Diversifying the students, faculty, and staff; and (2) Creating an inclusive and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff." An interpretation of that provision stated, "The requirement of a constitutional provision that purports to prohibit consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status in admissions or employment decisions is not a justification for a school’s non-compliance." The school would have to show "effective actions and progress . . . by means other than those prohibited by the applicable constitutional or statutory provisions." In addition, law schools must "provide training and education to law students on bias, cross-cultural competency, and racism: (1) at the start of the program of legal education, and (2) at least once again before graduation." The Council has since withdrawn the proposal for further study, but it may reappear.
Our panel of experts will discuss the degree to which the ABA’s proposed new policy represented a change from its prior practice; if it was a change, how it came about, including any arguments for or against it; whether it is justified and consistent with the accrediting role; and, if it is not, what steps, if any, might be appropriate to take.
Featuring:

Hon. Scott Bales, Former Chief Justice, Arizona Supreme Court
Prof. John McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Thomas D. Morgan, Oppenheim Professor Emeritus of Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law, George Washington University Law School
Mr. Daniel R. Thies, Shareholder, Webber & Thies, P.C.
Moderator: Hon. Gregory Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907036Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:31:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" This panel discussed "ABA Law School...For many years, the U.S. Department of Education has recognized the Council of the American Bar Association Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar as the accrediting organization for law schools. The importance of that function cannot be overstated. For nearly every state, a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required to practice law. To become accredited, a law school must comply with the standards contained in the ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools. In May 2021, the Council of the ABA Section proposed a set of accreditation standards that, among other things, would require law schools to "take effective actions that, in their totality, demonstrate progress in (1) Diversifying the students, faculty, and staff; and (2) Creating an inclusive and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff." An interpretation of that provision stated, "The requirement of a constitutional provision that purports to prohibit consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status in admissions or employment decisions is not a justification for a school’s non-compliance." The school would have to show "effective actions and progress . . . by means other than those prohibited by the applicable constitutional or statutory provisions." In addition, law schools must "provide training and education to law students on bias, cross-cultural competency, and racism: (1) at the start of the program of legal education, and (2) at least once again before graduation." The Council has since withdrawn the proposal for further study, but it may reappear.
Our panel of experts will discuss the degree to which the ABA’s proposed new policy represented a change from its prior practice; if it was a change, how it came about, including any arguments for or against it; whether it is justified and consistent with the accrediting role; and, if it is not, what steps, if any, might be appropriate to take.
Featuring:

Hon. Scott Bales, Former Chief Justice, Arizona Supreme Court
Prof. John McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Thomas D. Morgan, Oppenheim Professor Emeritus of Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law, George Washington University Law School
Mr. Daniel R. Thies, Shareholder, Webber & Thies, P.C.
Moderator: Hon. Gregory Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit]]>5101education policy,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iii-corporate-and-academiThe life of law school Deans and university administrators have always included responding to various demands from students and faculty. In recent years those demands include attacks on the school for failing to address racist behavior and patterns, sexual harassment and the mistreatment of gays and other minorities. Over the last couple of years those demands have significantly increased in quantity, volume and force. At the same time corporate management, especially across Fortune 500 companies, but by no means limited to them, have experienced similar pressures. Most recently, we're beginning to see pushback on behalf of outspoken students on free speech grounds, accused predators with due process claims, and others on equal protection grounds. How has management handled these pressures both in academia and in the corporate world? How should they? This roundtable includes those who have dealt with these issues—is some cases very recently and in others from a few years ago.
Featuring:

Mr. Richard Bagger, Partner and Executive Director, Christie 55 Solutions LLC
Dean David Schizer, Dean Emeritus & Harvey R. Miller Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Dr. Lee Burdette Williams, Executive Director, College Autism Network; Former Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Wheaton College; Former Dean of Students, University of Connecticut
Prof. Robin Fretwell Wilson, Mildred Van Voorhis Jones Chair in Law, Director, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Michael Brennan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47906837Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:11:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". The final day of the conference...The life of law school Deans and university administrators have always included responding to various demands from students and faculty. In recent years those demands include attacks on the school for failing to address racist behavior and patterns, sexual harassment and the mistreatment of gays and other minorities. Over the last couple of years those demands have significantly increased in quantity, volume and force. At the same time corporate management, especially across Fortune 500 companies, but by no means limited to them, have experienced similar pressures. Most recently, we're beginning to see pushback on behalf of outspoken students on free speech grounds, accused predators with due process claims, and others on equal protection grounds. How has management handled these pressures both in academia and in the corporate world? How should they? This roundtable includes those who have dealt with these issues—is some cases very recently and in others from a few years ago.
Featuring:

Mr. Richard Bagger, Partner and Executive Director, Christie 55 Solutions LLC
Dean David Schizer, Dean Emeritus & Harvey R. Miller Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Dr. Lee Burdette Williams, Executive Director, College Autism Network; Former Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Wheaton College; Former Dean of Students, University of Connecticut
Prof. Robin Fretwell Wilson, Mildred Van Voorhis Jones Chair in Law, Director, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Michael Brennan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5533corporations,culture,education policy,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/20th-annual-barbara-k-olson-memorial-lecOn September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown into the Pentagon. The Federalist Society believes that it is most fitting to dedicate an annual lecture on limited government and the spirit of freedom to the memory of Barbara Olson. She had a deep commitment to the rule of law and understood well the relationship between respecting limits on government power and the preservation of freedom. And, significantly, Barbara Olson was an individual who never took freedom for granted in her own life, even in her final terrifying moments-her inspiring and energetic human spirit is a testament to what one can achieve in a world that places a premium on human freedom. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the first lecture in November 2001. The lecture series continued in following years with other notable individuals.
Featuring:

Hon. Theodore B. Olson, Partner, Gibson Dunn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873558Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:30:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". On September 11, 2001, at the age of 45...On September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown into the Pentagon. The Federalist Society believes that it is most fitting to dedicate an annual lecture on limited government and the spirit of freedom to the memory of Barbara Olson. She had a deep commitment to the rule of law and understood well the relationship between respecting limits on government power and the preservation of freedom. And, significantly, Barbara Olson was an individual who never took freedom for granted in her own life, even in her final terrifying moments-her inspiring and energetic human spirit is a testament to what one can achieve in a world that places a premium on human freedom. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the first lecture in November 2001. The lecture series continued in following years with other notable individuals.
Featuring:

Hon. Theodore B. Olson, Partner, Gibson Dunn]]>2210constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/originalism-perspectives-from-the-benchMany would agree that originalism is now a standard when it comes to judicial philosophy. On this panel, a variety of judges will discuss how they 'do' originalism while sitting on a case. Furthermore, they will provide their views on whether and how advocates can best brief and argue cases along originalist lines.
Featuring:

Hon. Edith Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Hon. Kevin Newsom, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Andrew Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Hon. Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Moderator: Hon. John Nalbandian, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873324Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:25:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel explored "Originalism:...Many would agree that originalism is now a standard when it comes to judicial philosophy. On this panel, a variety of judges will discuss how they 'do' originalism while sitting on a case. Furthermore, they will provide their views on whether and how advocates can best brief and argue cases along originalist lines.
Featuring:

Hon. Edith Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Hon. Kevin Newsom, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Andrew Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Hon. Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Moderator: Hon. John Nalbandian, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5893constitution,federal courts,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/china-global-companies-and-human-rightsThis panel will explore a suite of issues related to global companies that do business in China and the implications for national security, human rights, and the rule of law. Panelists will explore how companies that have supply chains or otherwise are active in China weigh human rights concerns (e.g., in Xinjiang or Hong Kong) against market access, as well as consider the dilemma companies face when they find themselves caught in the crossfire between U.S. and allies' human rights sanctions (e.g., Global Magnitsky) and Chinese retaliatory sanctions. Do American companies feel an obligation, apart from any legal mandates, to act in ways that advance U.S. national security or foreign policy objectives? With senior policymakers intently focused on these and related issues, is the private sector giving them sufficient attention?
Featuring:

Amb. Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council; Former U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam
Amb. Kelley Currie, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues
Mr. John S. Jenkins, Jr., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, TE Connectivity
Dr. Kori Schake, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873266Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:20:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" This panel covered "China, Global...This panel will explore a suite of issues related to global companies that do business in China and the implications for national security, human rights, and the rule of law. Panelists will explore how companies that have supply chains or otherwise are active in China weigh human rights concerns (e.g., in Xinjiang or Hong Kong) against market access, as well as consider the dilemma companies face when they find themselves caught in the crossfire between U.S. and allies' human rights sanctions (e.g., Global Magnitsky) and Chinese retaliatory sanctions. Do American companies feel an obligation, apart from any legal mandates, to act in ways that advance U.S. national security or foreign policy objectives? With senior policymakers intently focused on these and related issues, is the private sector giving them sufficient attention?
Featuring:

Amb. Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council; Former U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam
Amb. Kelley Currie, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues
Mr. John S. Jenkins, Jr., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, TE Connectivity
Dr. Kori Schake, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>5778civil rights,corporations,foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national secur,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-anyone-still-committed-to-free-speechThe Supreme Court in 1964 spoke of "a profound national commitment to the principle that debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open." That commitment has seemingly waned of late. Conservatives bemoan a new institutional "cancel culture" that chills heterodox views, with many now questioning limits on government’s ability to regulate the speech and associations of private parties like social-media platforms, corporations, and employers. Meanwhile, progressives complain that speech rights are, as one ACLU attorney put it, "more often a tool of the powerful than the oppressed" and should be subordinated to other values like equity, safety from harmful speech, and "anti-racism." Has something truly changed in recent years, and, if so, does it matter? Is the traditional view of free speech—freedom from government regulation—worth defending?
Featuring:

Mr. Mike Davis, President and Founder, Internet Accountability Project; Former Chief Counsel for Nominations to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley; Founder, The Article III Project
Prof. Stanley Fish, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law; Floersheimer Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, Cardozo Law
Prof. Joel Gora, Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
Ms. Nicole Neily, President and Founder, Parents Defending Education
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873218Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:15:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel asked "Is Anyone Still...The Supreme Court in 1964 spoke of "a profound national commitment to the principle that debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open." That commitment has seemingly waned of late. Conservatives bemoan a new institutional "cancel culture" that chills heterodox views, with many now questioning limits on government’s ability to regulate the speech and associations of private parties like social-media platforms, corporations, and employers. Meanwhile, progressives complain that speech rights are, as one ACLU attorney put it, "more often a tool of the powerful than the oppressed" and should be subordinated to other values like equity, safety from harmful speech, and "anti-racism." Has something truly changed in recent years, and, if so, does it matter? Is the traditional view of free speech—freedom from government regulation—worth defending?
Featuring:

Mr. Mike Davis, President and Founder, Internet Accountability Project; Former Chief Counsel for Nominations to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley; Founder, The Article III Project
Prof. Stanley Fish, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law; Floersheimer Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, Cardozo Law
Prof. Joel Gora, Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
Ms. Nicole Neily, President and Founder, Parents Defending Education
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit]]>6007culture,first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-broadband-spending-findinThe Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the desire for increased—indeed, universal—broadband access. This panel will focus on the infusion of federal and state funding into broadband networks. The panel will explore the ways in which states and private actors can play a role in ubiquitous deployment, the appropriate role of the FCC and other government agencies, including the USDA, NTIA, and DOE, how the FCC’s Universal Service programs can continue to facilitate deployment and adoption, and the terms that should accompany government funding distributed through states and federal agencies.
Featuring:

Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Hon. Eric Allan Koch, Senator and Chairman, Indiana Senate Utilities Committee, Indiana State Senate
Dr. Roslyn Layton, Senior Vice President, Strand Consult
Moderator: Hon. Steven Menashi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873149Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:05:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel covered "Federalism and...The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the desire for increased—indeed, universal—broadband access. This panel will focus on the infusion of federal and state funding into broadband networks. The panel will explore the ways in which states and private actors can play a role in ubiquitous deployment, the appropriate role of the FCC and other government agencies, including the USDA, NTIA, and DOE, how the FCC’s Universal Service programs can continue to facilitate deployment and adoption, and the terms that should accompany government funding distributed through states and federal agencies.
Featuring:

Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Hon. Eric Allan Koch, Senator and Chairman, Indiana Senate Utilities Committee, Indiana State Senate
Dr. Roslyn Layton, Senior Vice President, Strand Consult
Moderator: Hon. Steven Menashi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit]]>5868federalism,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/cancel-culture-comes-to-financial-servicUnder the Obama Administration’s Operation Choke Point initiative bank regulators sought to de-bank various legal industries such as payday lenders, firearms dealers, and home-based charities. Today, banks have increasingly acted on their own initiative to effectively operate a new voluntary form of Operation Choke Point. In January 2021, Florida’s Bank United closed Donald Trump’s personal bank account. Other banks have cut off others seemingly because of political views and have been pressured by activists to cut off funding to politically-disfavored industries, religious organizations, and others, effectively a new voluntary form of Operation Choke Point.
Is this voluntary activity the free exercise of business judgment, or is it inappropriate response to external pressure? What kind of unintended consequences might occur where banks use their business to punish based on viewpoint? Could this behavior make banks into utilities subject to more financial regulation or even government actors carrying out government directives? What are the appropriate responses to "cancel culture" or "choke point" tactics in banking? What steps are appropriate either through governmental or private actions?
Featuring:

Prof. Christopher Peterson, John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Mr. Paul Watkins, Managing Director, Patomak Global Partners
Prof. Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Eric Murphy, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47873102Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel discussed "Cancel Culture...Under the Obama Administration’s Operation Choke Point initiative bank regulators sought to de-bank various legal industries such as payday lenders, firearms dealers, and home-based charities. Today, banks have increasingly acted on their own initiative to effectively operate a new voluntary form of Operation Choke Point. In January 2021, Florida’s Bank United closed Donald Trump’s personal bank account. Other banks have cut off others seemingly because of political views and have been pressured by activists to cut off funding to politically-disfavored industries, religious organizations, and others, effectively a new voluntary form of Operation Choke Point.
Is this voluntary activity the free exercise of business judgment, or is it inappropriate response to external pressure? What kind of unintended consequences might occur where banks use their business to punish based on viewpoint? Could this behavior make banks into utilities subject to more financial regulation or even government actors carrying out government directives? What are the appropriate responses to "cancel culture" or "choke point" tactics in banking? What steps are appropriate either through governmental or private actions?
Featuring:

Prof. Christopher Peterson, John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Mr. Paul Watkins, Managing Director, Patomak Global Partners
Prof. Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Eric Murphy, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>7243culture,financial servicescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/classrooms-curricula-and-the-lawCompeting legal and cultural interests are at play in the push to implement critical race theory and diversity, equity, and inclusion-based curricula at all levels from elementary school through higher education. Some argue that state bans are necessary to combat a divisive, stigmatizing, and arguably unlawful set of educational practices. Others take a libertarian approach, casting classrooms as marketplaces of ideas and criticizing proponents of CRT-bans as opponents of free speech. Still others praise these educational practices for raising greater awareness of American’s historical injustices, arguing that this is a necessary step towards a more equitable and inclusive society. In the tradition of the First Amendment, this convergence of issues leaves much room for a lively debate.
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Mr. Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor, Newsweek; Research Fellow, Edmund Burke Foundation
Ms. Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel, Southeastern Legal Foundation
Ms. Letitia Todd Kim, Managing Director, Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism
Mr. Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Moderator: Hon. Kyle Duncan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47872879Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:55:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel explored "Classrooms,...Competing legal and cultural interests are at play in the push to implement critical race theory and diversity, equity, and inclusion-based curricula at all levels from elementary school through higher education. Some argue that state bans are necessary to combat a divisive, stigmatizing, and arguably unlawful set of educational practices. Others take a libertarian approach, casting classrooms as marketplaces of ideas and criticizing proponents of CRT-bans as opponents of free speech. Still others praise these educational practices for raising greater awareness of American’s historical injustices, arguing that this is a necessary step towards a more equitable and inclusive society. In the tradition of the First Amendment, this convergence of issues leaves much room for a lively debate.
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Mr. Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor, Newsweek; Research Fellow, Edmund Burke Foundation
Ms. Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel, Southeastern Legal Foundation
Ms. Letitia Todd Kim, Managing Director, Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism
Mr. Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Moderator: Hon. Kyle Duncan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>7558civil rights,culture,education policycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-private-control-over-pOnline platforms host a growing share of public discussion and debate. As private businesses, they have been free to develop and implement their own content moderation policies, free of First Amendment constraints. But as the amount of speech hosted on a few platforms has grown, the resulting concentration of control over that speech has sparked questions about the power of private companies to stifle lawful expression.
As Justice Clarence Thomas recently noted, the Court soon will need to consider how existing legal doctrines apply to these highly concentrated, privately owned, digital platforms. Part of the solution, he suggests, might lie with common law doctrines like common carrier or public accommodation – doctrines that might permit regulation that limits the right of private platforms to exclude.
But what of the First Amendment interests of the platforms themselves? Do these corporations have a protected expressive interest in declining to carry speech which is lawful but which they find objectionable? How should we think about the digital platform model – are they more like a communications network distributing information, more like publishers that actively curate content and associate themselves with hosted expression, or do they toggle back and forth?
Finally, should the concentration of private power over speech change how we think about public and private threats to free expression? Private businesses are presumptively free to set terms and conditions for the use of their own property. Have digital platforms assumed a degree of control over public discourse, sufficient to alter that presumption? Is some form of regulation appropriate to protect against private threats to liberty? Or is government intrusion into private decision-making still the greater threat?
Featuring:

Prof. Jane Bambauer, Professor of Law, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Adam Candeub, Professor of Law & Director, Intellectual Property, Information and Communications Law Program, Michigan State University College of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Barbara Lagoa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47872805Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:50:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" The second day of the conference...Online platforms host a growing share of public discussion and debate. As private businesses, they have been free to develop and implement their own content moderation policies, free of First Amendment constraints. But as the amount of speech hosted on a few platforms has grown, the resulting concentration of control over that speech has sparked questions about the power of private companies to stifle lawful expression.
As Justice Clarence Thomas recently noted, the Court soon will need to consider how existing legal doctrines apply to these highly concentrated, privately owned, digital platforms. Part of the solution, he suggests, might lie with common law doctrines like common carrier or public accommodation – doctrines that might permit regulation that limits the right of private platforms to exclude.
But what of the First Amendment interests of the platforms themselves? Do these corporations have a protected expressive interest in declining to carry speech which is lawful but which they find objectionable? How should we think about the digital platform model – are they more like a communications network distributing information, more like publishers that actively curate content and associate themselves with hosted expression, or do they toggle back and forth?
Finally, should the concentration of private power over speech change how we think about public and private threats to free expression? Private businesses are presumptively free to set terms and conditions for the use of their own property. Have digital platforms assumed a degree of control over public discourse, sufficient to alter that presumption? Is some form of regulation appropriate to protect against private threats to liberty? Or is government intrusion into private decision-making still the greater threat?
Featuring:

Prof. Jane Bambauer, Professor of Law, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Adam Candeub, Professor of Law & Director, Intellectual Property, Information and Communications Law Program, Michigan State University College of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Barbara Lagoa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>6854corporations,free speech & election law,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2021-antonin-scalia-memorial-dinnerFeaturing:

Hon. Tom Cotton, U.S. Senate, Arkansas

Jennifer C. Braceras, Director, Independent Women's Law Center, Independent Women's Forum; Member, Federalist Society Board of Visitors; Former Member, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47904162Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:47:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 11, 2021, The Federalist Society hosted its annual Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner. This year featured an address by Senator Tom Cotton. Featuring: Hon. Tom Cotton, U.S. Senate, Arkansas Jennifer C. Braceras, Director, Independent...Featuring:

Hon. Tom Cotton, U.S. Senate, Arkansas

Jennifer C. Braceras, Director, Independent Women's Law Center, Independent Women's Forum; Member, Federalist Society Board of Visitors; Former Member, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2283cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/religious-liberty-after-fulton-v-city-ofFulton v. City of Philadelphia was a victory for religious liberty, but it is unclear how broad its implications will be for other cases and what the opinions in Fulton portend for the future of Employment Division v. Smith. The Court’s majority opinion relied on provisions of Philadelphia’s foster care agency contracting process, but the majority also potentially reworked Smith’s understanding of when government regulation is "generally applicable." Meanwhile, several justices indicated a willingness to revisit Smith altogether, though what a post-Smith free exercise jurisprudence would look like remains unclear. This panel will explore these and other questions raised by Fulton and the future of religious free exercise.
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Thomas C. Berg, James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Prof. William Marshall, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Ms. Lori Windham, Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Moderator: Hon. Lawrence VanDyke, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47872647Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:45:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel discussed "Religious Liberty...Fulton v. City of Philadelphia was a victory for religious liberty, but it is unclear how broad its implications will be for other cases and what the opinions in Fulton portend for the future of Employment Division v. Smith. The Court’s majority opinion relied on provisions of Philadelphia’s foster care agency contracting process, but the majority also potentially reworked Smith’s understanding of when government regulation is "generally applicable." Meanwhile, several justices indicated a willingness to revisit Smith altogether, though what a post-Smith free exercise jurisprudence would look like remains unclear. This panel will explore these and other questions raised by Fulton and the future of religious free exercise.
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Thomas C. Berg, James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Prof. William Marshall, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Ms. Lori Windham, Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Moderator: Hon. Lawrence VanDyke, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>4918religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/criminal-justice-2021-and-the-rule-of-laFor many who align themselves with fundamental principles of our constitutional system, the progressive agenda seems to be driven not only by an unreasonable cry to defund police, but a broader assault on the fundamental American precept "ordered liberty" through the rule of law. Meanwhile, those who align themselves with another agenda see these principles as a shield for abuses of police authority, particularly abuses aimed at certain communities, driven by perceived lack of accountability on the part of beat cops and administrators alike.
This panel will review the Constitutional underpinnings of "ordered liberty" at the state and federal level. It will discuss and consider the criminal justice system's role in both securing liberty and protecting civil rights, including as carried out by police, prosecutors, defense counsel and judges.
Featuring:

Mr. Lawrence S. Krasner, District Attorney, City of Philadelphia
Prof. Tracey L. Meares, Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law; Founding Director, The Justice Collaboratory, Yale Law School
Mr. McGregor W. Scott, Partner, King & Spalding LLP; Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of California
Mr. Richard Stanek, Sheriff, Hennepin County, Retired
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47872628Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:40:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel explored "Criminal Justice...For many who align themselves with fundamental principles of our constitutional system, the progressive agenda seems to be driven not only by an unreasonable cry to defund police, but a broader assault on the fundamental American precept "ordered liberty" through the rule of law. Meanwhile, those who align themselves with another agenda see these principles as a shield for abuses of police authority, particularly abuses aimed at certain communities, driven by perceived lack of accountability on the part of beat cops and administrators alike.
This panel will review the Constitutional underpinnings of "ordered liberty" at the state and federal level. It will discuss and consider the criminal justice system's role in both securing liberty and protecting civil rights, including as carried out by police, prosecutors, defense counsel and judges.
Featuring:

Mr. Lawrence S. Krasner, District Attorney, City of Philadelphia
Prof. Tracey L. Meares, Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law; Founding Director, The Justice Collaboratory, Yale Law School
Mr. McGregor W. Scott, Partner, King & Spalding LLP; Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of California
Mr. Richard Stanek, Sheriff, Hennepin County, Retired
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>5219criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/administrative-inquisitions-how-agenciesIn addition to formal rulemaking and case-by-case adjudication and enforcement, federal agencies have long employed a myriad of mechanisms to influence and punish private behavior. Their civil administrative investigations are unbounded by the procedural constraints of the Administrative Procedure Act, traditional transparency protections, or the redress afforded by timely judicial review. Civil administrative investigations can be not only onerous but also financially catastrophic, especially when the targets are small businesses and individuals. The abuse of agency investigative authority raises significant constitutional and statutory questions. Agencies have compelled information from investigative targets without the warrant the Fourth Amendment would require, and then converted the investigation from civil to criminal. Federal agencies have been imposing draconian conditions to end administrative investigations, like imposing "gag" orders that prohibit the target from disclosing the terms of the settlement, and requiring the target to make payments to agency-designated third parties in lieu of paying the statutorily prescribed fine into the Federal Treasury. These conditions are imposed without affording the investigative target the opportunity to meaningfully challenge the agency’s underlying authority to act or the tactics by which it acts.
This panel will explore the under-researched civil investigative and related activities of federal agencies and engage on their underlying legal authority to so act.
Featuring:

Mr. Tyler S. Clarkson, Associate General Counsel, Synthetic Biology Company; Former Acting General Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Prof. Aram Gavoor, Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Prof. Richard J. Pierce, Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
Ms. Susan C. Rodriguez, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47872166Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:35:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" This panel covered "Administrative...In addition to formal rulemaking and case-by-case adjudication and enforcement, federal agencies have long employed a myriad of mechanisms to influence and punish private behavior. Their civil administrative investigations are unbounded by the procedural constraints of the Administrative Procedure Act, traditional transparency protections, or the redress afforded by timely judicial review. Civil administrative investigations can be not only onerous but also financially catastrophic, especially when the targets are small businesses and individuals. The abuse of agency investigative authority raises significant constitutional and statutory questions. Agencies have compelled information from investigative targets without the warrant the Fourth Amendment would require, and then converted the investigation from civil to criminal. Federal agencies have been imposing draconian conditions to end administrative investigations, like imposing "gag" orders that prohibit the target from disclosing the terms of the settlement, and requiring the target to make payments to agency-designated third parties in lieu of paying the statutorily prescribed fine into the Federal Treasury. These conditions are imposed without affording the investigative target the opportunity to meaningfully challenge the agency’s underlying authority to act or the tactics by which it acts.
This panel will explore the under-researched civil investigative and related activities of federal agencies and engage on their underlying legal authority to so act.
Featuring:

Mr. Tyler S. Clarkson, Associate General Counsel, Synthetic Biology Company; Former Acting General Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Prof. Aram Gavoor, Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Prof. Richard J. Pierce, Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
Ms. Susan C. Rodriguez, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5151administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/progressive-hr-in-2021-the-solution-or-tThe average United States workplace has changed in many ways over the past twenty years. The development of modern internet, computers, and smartphones shifted corporate America fully into the 21st century. The changes, however, have not been only technological in nature. New HR practices can now be found in more and more companies, both large and small. In the same way the iPhone modernized how U.S. workers communicate, new progressive HR policies seek to modify several aspects of workplace interaction. Our panel of experts will discuss the school of thought and fundamental reasoning behind these policies, as well whether these changes are helpful or harmful, or something in between.
Featuring:

Hon. Sharon Fast Gustafson, Former General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mr. Larry H. James, Managing Partner, Crabbe Brown & James LLP; Life Member, Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference
Hon. Peter Kirsanow, Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP; Former Member, National Labor Relations Board
Mr. Daniel Villao, Chief Executive Officer, Intelligent Partnerships
Moderator: Hon. Paul B. Matey, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47872042Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:30:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" This panel explored "Progressive HR in...The average United States workplace has changed in many ways over the past twenty years. The development of modern internet, computers, and smartphones shifted corporate America fully into the 21st century. The changes, however, have not been only technological in nature. New HR practices can now be found in more and more companies, both large and small. In the same way the iPhone modernized how U.S. workers communicate, new progressive HR policies seek to modify several aspects of workplace interaction. Our panel of experts will discuss the school of thought and fundamental reasoning behind these policies, as well whether these changes are helpful or harmful, or something in between.
Featuring:

Hon. Sharon Fast Gustafson, Former General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mr. Larry H. James, Managing Partner, Crabbe Brown & James LLP; Life Member, Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference
Hon. Peter Kirsanow, Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP; Former Member, National Labor Relations Board
Mr. Daniel Villao, Chief Executive Officer, Intelligent Partnerships
Moderator: Hon. Paul B. Matey, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>5516culture,labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-antitrust-revolutionThe past year has seen an unprecedented number of political and legislative suggestions for altering nearly every aspect of U.S. antitrust law. If adopted, these proposals may redefine the American economy and consumer marketplace. Hear from leading legislators, antitrust luminaries and policy makers about the potential upcoming antitrust revolution.
Featuring:

Hon. William Baer, Visiting Fellow in Governance Studies, Brookings Institution; Former Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Mr. François-Henri Briard, Supreme Court Attorney, Cabinet Briard LLP
Hon. Makan Delrahim, Adjunct Lecturer in Law, University of Pennsylvania; Former Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Hon. Douglas Ginsburg, Senior Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; Former Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Ms. Diana Moss, President, American Antitrust Institute
Moderator: Hon. Chad Readler, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871915Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:25:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" This panel discussed "The Antitrust...The past year has seen an unprecedented number of political and legislative suggestions for altering nearly every aspect of U.S. antitrust law. If adopted, these proposals may redefine the American economy and consumer marketplace. Hear from leading legislators, antitrust luminaries and policy makers about the potential upcoming antitrust revolution.
Featuring:

Hon. William Baer, Visiting Fellow in Governance Studies, Brookings Institution; Former Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Mr. François-Henri Briard, Supreme Court Attorney, Cabinet Briard LLP
Hon. Makan Delrahim, Adjunct Lecturer in Law, University of Pennsylvania; Former Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Hon. Douglas Ginsburg, Senior Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; Former Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Ms. Diana Moss, President, American Antitrust Institute
Moderator: Hon. Chad Readler, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5195corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ip-law-and-cultureA perennial debate about intellectual property and culture is how intellectual property laws enhance or restrict the ability of people to contribute to and build a culture. The Supreme Court has described copyright as "the engine of free expression," but criticisms frequently arise when intellectual property law prevents people from using the work of others to express themselves. In the trademark context, recent Supreme Court decisions struck down the prohibition of federal trademark registration for immoral, scandalous, and disparaging marks as a violation of First Amendment speech rights. Some argue that the Court’s reasoning should further be applied to strike down most federal Trademark Dilution claims, which allow brand owners to sue those who use their trademarks in ways that blur or tarnish the trademark. The debate regarding copyright fair use also continues to rage on, pitting the rights of original creators against the ability of appropriation artists and others to use those original works.
This panel will consider these longstanding controversies in light of recent developments.
Featuring:

Prof. Lisa Ramsey, Professor of Law & Founding Member, Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. Robert Spoo, Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Tulsa College of Law
Hon. Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association; Former Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office.
Prof. Sandra Aistars, Senior Fellow for Copyright Research and Policy, Senior Scholar at the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, U.S. Court of Federal Claims]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871785Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:20:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" The panel covered "IP Law and Culture."...A perennial debate about intellectual property and culture is how intellectual property laws enhance or restrict the ability of people to contribute to and build a culture. The Supreme Court has described copyright as "the engine of free expression," but criticisms frequently arise when intellectual property law prevents people from using the work of others to express themselves. In the trademark context, recent Supreme Court decisions struck down the prohibition of federal trademark registration for immoral, scandalous, and disparaging marks as a violation of First Amendment speech rights. Some argue that the Court’s reasoning should further be applied to strike down most federal Trademark Dilution claims, which allow brand owners to sue those who use their trademarks in ways that blur or tarnish the trademark. The debate regarding copyright fair use also continues to rage on, pitting the rights of original creators against the ability of appropriation artists and others to use those original works.
This panel will consider these longstanding controversies in light of recent developments.
Featuring:

Prof. Lisa Ramsey, Professor of Law & Founding Member, Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. Robert Spoo, Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Tulsa College of Law
Hon. Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association; Former Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office.
Prof. Sandra Aistars, Senior Fellow for Copyright Research and Policy, Senior Scholar at the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, U.S. Court of Federal Claims]]>5222culture,intellectual propertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-view-from-in-houseThe Federalist Society’s In-House Counsel Working Group presents a panel discussion featuring top in-house attorneys at publicly-traded and privately-owned companies, who will shed light on the current state of corporate law and governance, reflect on challenges they face in day-to-day practice, and present an overview of the in-house legal world to newcomers and experienced lawyers alike.
Featuring:

Ms. Katie Biber, Chief Legal Officer, Brex
Hon. Mary Beth Buchanan, President, Americas and Global Chief Legal Officer, Merkle Science
Ms. Jenny Kim, Vice President of Operations and General Counsel, Philanthropy Roundtable
Ms. Carrie Ryerson, General Counsel, Shamrock Foods
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871754Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:15:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" The panel explored "A View From...The Federalist Society’s In-House Counsel Working Group presents a panel discussion featuring top in-house attorneys at publicly-traded and privately-owned companies, who will shed light on the current state of corporate law and governance, reflect on challenges they face in day-to-day practice, and present an overview of the in-house legal world to newcomers and experienced lawyers alike.
Featuring:

Ms. Katie Biber, Chief Legal Officer, Brex
Hon. Mary Beth Buchanan, President, Americas and Global Chief Legal Officer, Merkle Science
Ms. Jenny Kim, Vice President of Operations and General Counsel, Philanthropy Roundtable
Ms. Carrie Ryerson, General Counsel, Shamrock Foods
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>4484corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-separation-of-powers-and-political-pPolitical polarization is a great problem of our time. This panel would consider the separation of powers deformation that is a factor in polarization. Executive branch administrative decisions tend to be more extreme than legislative solutions, particularly when, as is usually the case, the houses of Congress and the President are divided among the parties. Thus, Congress’s delegation of policy decisions to the executive branch results in extreme regulations that can shift radically between administrations, creating government by whiplash. The panel would consider whether institutional restorations, like the curbing of delegation and Chevron, might help in restoring a constitution of compromise.
Featuring:

Prof. Neal E. Devins, Sandra Day O’Connor Professor of Law & Professor of Government, William & Mary Law School
Prof. Victoria Nourse, Ralph V. Whitworth Professor in Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Hon. Ajit Pai, Nonresident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute; Former Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Prof. Michael Rappaport, Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Professor of Law & Director for the Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism, University of San Diego School of Law
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871729Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:10:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" The panel discussed "The Separation of...Political polarization is a great problem of our time. This panel would consider the separation of powers deformation that is a factor in polarization. Executive branch administrative decisions tend to be more extreme than legislative solutions, particularly when, as is usually the case, the houses of Congress and the President are divided among the parties. Thus, Congress’s delegation of policy decisions to the executive branch results in extreme regulations that can shift radically between administrations, creating government by whiplash. The panel would consider whether institutional restorations, like the curbing of delegation and Chevron, might help in restoring a constitution of compromise.
Featuring:

Prof. Neal E. Devins, Sandra Day O’Connor Professor of Law & Professor of Government, William & Mary Law School
Prof. Victoria Nourse, Ralph V. Whitworth Professor in Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Hon. Ajit Pai, Nonresident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute; Former Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Prof. Michael Rappaport, Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Professor of Law & Director for the Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism, University of San Diego School of Law
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5328culture,politics,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federal-consent-decrees-good-governance-In a 1987 article entitled Why Hold Elections?, Professor Michael McConnell noted a trend that had been emerging since the 1970s: the use of consent decrees to settle federal lawsuits against state and local governments. These decrees are entered as judgements enforceable by contempt, but without full litigation. Nonetheless, these decrees often contain hundreds of requirements that dictate the policies, budgets, and personnel of local government agencies for years or even decades. Professor McConnell thus warned: "To the extent that consent decrees insulate today's policy decisions from review and modification by tomorrow's political processes, they violate the democratic structure of government. They should be repudiated before they become a common part of the legal landscape."
In 2018, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo noting that consent decrees "raise sensitive federalism concerns" and announcing a new set of policies governing (and limiting) DOJ’s use of consent decrees.
In April 2021, Attorney General Garland repudiated the Sessions memo, stating that the "Department will return to the traditional process that allows the heads of litigating components to approve most settlement agreements, consent decrees, and the use of monitors in cases involving state and local governmental entities."
This panel will explore the important topic of federal court consent decrees to settle claims against state and local governments. Panelists will explore the history of such decrees and the arguments for and against their use. Panelists will also discuss the dueling approaches to DOJ’s use of such decrees, as outlined in the Sessions and Garland memos.
Featuring:

Mr. Andrew McCarthy, Senior Fellow, National Review Institute; Contributing Editor, National Review
Mr. Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP; Former Acting Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Robert Percival, Robert F. Stanton Professor of Law; Director of the Environmental Law Program, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Mr. Benjamin S. Wolf, Former Legal Director and Institutional Reform Project Director, ACLU of Illinois
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth “Lisa” Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871689Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:05:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel discussed "Federal Consent...In a 1987 article entitled Why Hold Elections?, Professor Michael McConnell noted a trend that had been emerging since the 1970s: the use of consent decrees to settle federal lawsuits against state and local governments. These decrees are entered as judgements enforceable by contempt, but without full litigation. Nonetheless, these decrees often contain hundreds of requirements that dictate the policies, budgets, and personnel of local government agencies for years or even decades. Professor McConnell thus warned: "To the extent that consent decrees insulate today's policy decisions from review and modification by tomorrow's political processes, they violate the democratic structure of government. They should be repudiated before they become a common part of the legal landscape."
In 2018, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo noting that consent decrees "raise sensitive federalism concerns" and announcing a new set of policies governing (and limiting) DOJ’s use of consent decrees.
In April 2021, Attorney General Garland repudiated the Sessions memo, stating that the "Department will return to the traditional process that allows the heads of litigating components to approve most settlement agreements, consent decrees, and the use of monitors in cases involving state and local governmental entities."
This panel will explore the important topic of federal court consent decrees to settle claims against state and local governments. Panelists will explore the history of such decrees and the arguments for and against their use. Panelists will also discuss the dueling approaches to DOJ’s use of such decrees, as outlined in the Sessions and Garland memos.
Featuring:

Mr. Andrew McCarthy, Senior Fellow, National Review Institute; Contributing Editor, National Review
Mr. Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP; Former Acting Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Robert Percival, Robert F. Stanton Professor of Law; Director of the Environmental Law Program, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Mr. Benjamin S. Wolf, Former Legal Director and Institutional Reform Project Director, ACLU of Illinois
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth “Lisa” Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5818federalism,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-social-activism-and-corThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" The first showcase panel discussed "Social Activism and Corporate Leadership."
Corporate resources are increasingly being used to advance social justice policy goals. This corporate engagement includes advocacy for what’s presented as the “corporate perspective” on divisive social questions. It also includes the use of economic leverage to influence public opinion, affect government policy, and induce private agreements to policy choices that have not been adopted through the political process.
To some, this is a positive development: it is all to the good for corporations to advance a just cause. Their public leadership and their market power can help bring the country and the world along. To others, this is an abuse and confusion of power. The goals of the “social justice” and “woke” movements are among the most hotly contested questions of American politics and culture, and they should be resolved through democratic processes without corporations putting a thumb on the scale.
We will explore these questions both as matters of principle and matters of law.
As a matter of principle, should corporations have unfettered discretion to influence any sphere of American life? Is such discretion good for the democratic process, and is it good for individual liberty? Is the libertarian perspective -- that private actors should be largely able to do what they want, and if they overstep, market competition will fill the gap – adequate to this dynamic? Is there any limiting principle to corporations using economic power to influence politics?
As a matter of law, are corporations permitted to use whatever levers are available to them to influence matters of politics? Is corporate leadership permitted to do so in publicly traded companies? Should corporate endorsement or support of a policy position or candidate be considered a reportable lobbying expense or campaign contribution and, if so, how should it be valued? What existing legal frameworks might apply to these questions? How does Citizens United fit into this picture?
Featuring:

Prof. Margaret Blair, Professor of Law Emerita & Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise Emerita, Vanderbilt University Law School; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Prof. Jonathan Macey, Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Luigi Zingales, Robert C. McCormack Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance and George G. Rinder Faculty Fellow, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871641Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:00:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat role should publicly traded corporations play in democratic politics? The 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power:...The 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?" The first showcase panel discussed "Social Activism and Corporate Leadership."
Corporate resources are increasingly being used to advance social justice policy goals. This corporate engagement includes advocacy for what’s presented as the “corporate perspective” on divisive social questions. It also includes the use of economic leverage to influence public opinion, affect government policy, and induce private agreements to policy choices that have not been adopted through the political process.
To some, this is a positive development: it is all to the good for corporations to advance a just cause. Their public leadership and their market power can help bring the country and the world along. To others, this is an abuse and confusion of power. The goals of the “social justice” and “woke” movements are among the most hotly contested questions of American politics and culture, and they should be resolved through democratic processes without corporations putting a thumb on the scale.
We will explore these questions both as matters of principle and matters of law.
As a matter of principle, should corporations have unfettered discretion to influence any sphere of American life? Is such discretion good for the democratic process, and is it good for individual liberty? Is the libertarian perspective -- that private actors should be largely able to do what they want, and if they overstep, market competition will fill the gap – adequate to this dynamic? Is there any limiting principle to corporations using economic power to influence politics?
As a matter of law, are corporations permitted to use whatever levers are available to them to influence matters of politics? Is corporate leadership permitted to do so in publicly traded companies? Should corporate endorsement or support of a policy position or candidate be considered a reportable lobbying expense or campaign contribution and, if so, how should it be valued? What existing legal frameworks might apply to these questions? How does Citizens United fit into this picture?
Featuring:

Prof. Margaret Blair, Professor of Law Emerita & Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise Emerita, Vanderbilt University Law School; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Prof. Jonathan Macey, Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Luigi Zingales, Robert C. McCormack Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance and George G. Rinder Faculty Fellow, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5662corporations,culture,politics,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-amul-thaparFeaturing:

Hon. Amul R. Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871596Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:55:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". The opening address was given by Judge...Featuring:

Hon. Amul R. Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>1942cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-school-choice-in-the-courts-arThe United States Supreme Court recently declined to review the Wisconsin Supreme Court's holding that Milwaukee's school-voucher program does not violate the First Amendment's Religion Clause, and the Arizona Supreme Court upheld tax credits. Other recent federal-court decisions have embraced many of the constitutional arguments advanced by school choice proponents. In the months to come, other courts in Ohio, Maine, and Vermont, are likely to address this same issue. However, given the twists and turns of the Supreme Courts's Religion Clause jurisprudence, only the Supreme Court will be able to resolve the constitutional questions surrounding vouchers. At this panel, leading constitutional scholars and litigators will discuss various aspects of the problem of school choice programs' constitutionality.

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Leonard Leo, The Federalist Society
Richard W. Garnett, Attorney, Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin
Jeffrey Sutton, Of Counsel, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue
Steven R. Shapiro, National Legal DIrector, American Civil Liberties Union

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47853344Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:12:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle...The United States Supreme Court recently declined to review the Wisconsin Supreme Court's holding that Milwaukee's school-voucher program does not violate the First Amendment's Religion Clause, and the Arizona Supreme Court upheld tax credits. Other recent federal-court decisions have embraced many of the constitutional arguments advanced by school choice proponents. In the months to come, other courts in Ohio, Maine, and Vermont, are likely to address this same issue. However, given the twists and turns of the Supreme Courts's Religion Clause jurisprudence, only the Supreme Court will be able to resolve the constitutional questions surrounding vouchers. At this panel, leading constitutional scholars and litigators will discuss various aspects of the problem of school choice programs' constitutionality.

Featuring:

Leonard Leo, The Federalist Society
Richard W. Garnett, Attorney, Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin
Jeffrey Sutton, Of Counsel, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue
Steven R. Shapiro, National Legal DIrector, American Civil Liberties Union

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4707cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-the-history-and-politics-of-scSchool choice is a "hot" political topic, one that cuts across current party lines and ideological boundaries. School choice efforts have succeeded in some States, yet failed in others. What are the "politics of school choice?" How can and do voucher proponents and opponents frame their case to appeal to the public? What arguments "work?" Is there room for consensus and compromise? Speakers at this panel will be experienced observers of the political scene and students of public opinion who will place the rhetorical and political struggles over school choice in perspective.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. Andrew Coulson, Senior Research Associate, Social Philosophy Policy Center
Mr. Dal Lawrence, Former President, Toledo Federation of Teachers
Mr. Richard Leonardi, President, Buckeye Institute
Councilwoman Fannie Lewis, Cleveland City Council
Moderator Mr. Douglas Haynes, Vice President of Education Policy, John Locke Foundation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47775912Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:10:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle...School choice is a "hot" political topic, one that cuts across current party lines and ideological boundaries. School choice efforts have succeeded in some States, yet failed in others. What are the "politics of school choice?" How can and do voucher proponents and opponents frame their case to appeal to the public? What arguments "work?" Is there room for consensus and compromise? Speakers at this panel will be experienced observers of the political scene and students of public opinion who will place the rhetorical and political struggles over school choice in perspective.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. Andrew Coulson, Senior Research Associate, Social Philosophy Policy Center
Mr. Dal Lawrence, Former President, Toledo Federation of Teachers
Mr. Richard Leonardi, President, Buckeye Institute
Councilwoman Fannie Lewis, Cleveland City Council
Moderator Mr. Douglas Haynes, Vice President of Education Policy, John Locke Foundation]]>4987cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-in-the-age-of-pandemic-health
Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director, Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47542992Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:34:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director, Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director, Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law]]>3740cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-speech-policing-the-virtual-to
Brian Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Antonio García-Martínez, Author, Chaos Monkeys, and ex-Advisor, Twitter
Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor, Stanford Law School, and Co-Chair, Oversight Board
Chris Pavlovski, Founder and CEO, Rumble.com
Moderator: Olivia Jackson, General Counsel, Oversight Board
Introduction: Jonathan Breit, Stanford Law School ’22

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47542654Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:10:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Brian Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC Antonio García-Martínez, Author, Chaos Monkeys, and ex-Advisor, Twitter Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor, Stanford Law School, and Co-Chair, Oversight...
Brian Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Antonio García-Martínez, Author, Chaos Monkeys, and ex-Advisor, Twitter
Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor, Stanford Law School, and Co-Chair, Oversight Board
Chris Pavlovski, Founder and CEO, Rumble.com
Moderator: Olivia Jackson, General Counsel, Oversight Board
Introduction: Jonathan Breit, Stanford Law School ’22

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4815administrative law & regulatio,corporations,first amendment,free speech & election law,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-antitrust-in-the-the-age-of-the
A. Douglas Melamed, Professor, Stanford Law School, and ex-General Counsel, Intel
Aaron Schur, Deputy General Counsel, Yelp
Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One
Dina Srinivasan, Author, The Antitrust Case Against Facebook
Alan Sykes, Professor, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Ted Ullyot, Former General Counsel, Facebook
Introduction: Austin Peters, Stanford Law School '22

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47542615Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:05:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: A. Douglas Melamed, Professor, Stanford Law School, and ex-General Counsel, Intel Aaron Schur, Deputy General Counsel, Yelp Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One Dina Srinivasan, Author, The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Alan...
A. Douglas Melamed, Professor, Stanford Law School, and ex-General Counsel, Intel
Aaron Schur, Deputy General Counsel, Yelp
Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One
Dina Srinivasan, Author, The Antitrust Case Against Facebook
Alan Sykes, Professor, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Ted Ullyot, Former General Counsel, Facebook
Introduction: Austin Peters, Stanford Law School '22

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>6025administrative law & regulatio,corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fireside-chat-with-paul-grewal-chief-leg
Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer, Coinbase
Interviewer: Katie Biber, Chief Legal Officer, Brex
Introduction: Theodore Furchtgott, Stanford Law School '22

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47542393Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer, Coinbase Interviewer: Katie Biber, Chief Legal Officer, Brex Introduction: Theodore Furchtgott, Stanford Law School '22 * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular...
Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer, Coinbase
Interviewer: Katie Biber, Chief Legal Officer, Brex
Introduction: Theodore Furchtgott, Stanford Law School '22

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3043administrative law & regulatio,corporations,financial services,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-privacy-for-and-from-the-digital
Melissa Holyoak, Solicitor General, State of Utah
Clayton Kozinski, Counsel, Lehotsky Keller LLP
Aaron Royston, Managing Partner, venBio Partners
Hoan Ton-That, Co-Founder and CEO, Clearview AI
Moderator: Gabe Ledeen, Managing Counsel, Privacy and Product, Cruise
Introduction: Daniel Bojorquez, Stanford Law School '23

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47542137Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:55:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Melissa Holyoak, Solicitor General, State of Utah Clayton Kozinski, Counsel, Lehotsky Keller LLP Aaron Royston, Managing Partner, venBio Partners Hoan Ton-That, Co-Founder and CEO, Clearview AI Moderator: Gabe Ledeen, Managing...
Melissa Holyoak, Solicitor General, State of Utah
Clayton Kozinski, Counsel, Lehotsky Keller LLP
Aaron Royston, Managing Partner, venBio Partners
Hoan Ton-That, Co-Founder and CEO, Clearview AI
Moderator: Gabe Ledeen, Managing Counsel, Privacy and Product, Cruise
Introduction: Daniel Bojorquez, Stanford Law School '23

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4935administrative law & regulatio,corporations,fourth amendment,securities & antitrust,security & privacycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-and-a-conversation-on-regulation
Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

A Conversation on Regulation as Opportunity

Salen Churi, General Partner, Trust Ventures
Miles Jennings, General Counsel, a16z Crypto
Moderator: Ann McDonald, Stanford Law School '23

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47541741Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:36:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyConvocation Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society A Conversation on Regulation as Opportunity Salen Churi, General Partner, Trust Ventures Miles Jennings, General Counsel, a16z Crypto Moderator: Ann McDonald, Stanford...
Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

A Conversation on Regulation as Opportunity

Salen Churi, General Partner, Trust Ventures
Miles Jennings, General Counsel, a16z Crypto
Moderator: Ann McDonald, Stanford Law School '23

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3350administrative law & regulatio,corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/making-sense-of-significant-potential-taListen to our our panel of experts dissect and explain some of the most impactful potential tax reforms of 2021.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47540628Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyA sharply divided Congress is facing significant challenges in order to raise revenue and meet President Biden’s priorities. While no one pretends to have a crystal ball, some changes are likely coming this fall and winter. Depending upon what...Listen to our our panel of experts dissect and explain some of the most impactful potential tax reforms of 2021.]]>5050administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/how-to-fix-the-budget-messFeaturing:

David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies
Introduction: Seth Zirkle, Evansville Lawyers Chapter President]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47526934Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:55:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Evansville Lawyers Chapter is honored to host Dave Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies, for a discussion entitled "How to Fix the Budget Mess." Featuring: David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies Introduction: Seth Zirkle, Evansville Lawyers...Featuring:

David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies
Introduction: Seth Zirkle, Evansville Lawyers Chapter President]]>2403financial services,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/government-mandated-vaccine-requirements
Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Chad Davis, President, Polk County Lawyers Chapters

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47396100Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Moderator: Chad Davis, President, Polk County Lawyers Chapters * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society...
Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Chad Davis, President, Polk County Lawyers Chapters

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3574administrative law & regulatio,civil rights,federalism,healthcare,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/closing-remarks-by-hon-daniel-cameron
Hon. Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Commonwealth of Kentucky

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47380574Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:35:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Commonwealth of Kentucky * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Hon. Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Commonwealth of Kentucky

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1067criminal law & procedure,federalism,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-3-supreme-court-previewFeaturing:

Sarah Keeton Campbell, Associate Solicitor General and Special Assistant to the Attorney General, Tennessee Attorney General's Office
John P. Elwood, Partner, Arnold & Porter
Matthew Kuhn, Principal Deputy Solicitor General, Office of the Kentucky Attorney General
Moderator: Hon. John K. Bush, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47380548Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:33:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel discussed the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 4, 2021. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving abortion, civil rights, criminal law, free expression and religious liberty, copyright, immigration,...Featuring:

Sarah Keeton Campbell, Associate Solicitor General and Special Assistant to the Attorney General, Tennessee Attorney General's Office
John P. Elwood, Partner, Arnold & Porter
Matthew Kuhn, Principal Deputy Solicitor General, Office of the Kentucky Attorney General
Moderator: Hon. John K. Bush, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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Hon. Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Commonwealth of Kentucky
Kevin Gallagher, Counsel, Wilmer Hale
Hon. Robin L. Webb, Kentucky State Senator
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47380514Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:32:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Commonwealth of Kentucky Kevin Gallagher, Counsel, Wilmer Hale Hon. Robin L. Webb, Kentucky State Senator Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth...
Hon. Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Commonwealth of Kentucky
Kevin Gallagher, Counsel, Wilmer Hale
Hon. Robin L. Webb, Kentucky State Senator
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3254constitution,federalism,healthcare,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-criminal-justice-reform
Jesse Barrett, Partner, SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Russell Coleman, Partner, Frost Brown Todd and Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky
Elaine Leonhard, Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky
Hon. Danny Reeves, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47380466Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:31:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Jesse Barrett, Partner, SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn Russell Coleman, Partner, Frost Brown Todd and Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky Elaine Leonhard, Supervisory Assistant United States...
Jesse Barrett, Partner, SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Russell Coleman, Partner, Frost Brown Todd and Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky
Elaine Leonhard, Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky
Hon. Danny Reeves, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4251criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-and-keynote-address-by-h
Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47380428Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:30:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are...
Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2566constitution,federalism,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-the-anti-federalists-after-200-3:45 p.m.Panel IV: The Anti-Federalists after 200 Years: Pundits or Prophets?

Prof. Akhil R. Amar, Yale Law School
Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Partner, Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge; and former Assistant U.S. Attorney General
Prof. Lino A. Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Edwin Meese III, 75th Attorney General; and Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47318349Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:55:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The last panel...3:45 p.m.Panel IV: The Anti-Federalists after 200 Years: Pundits or Prophets?

Prof. Akhil R. Amar, Yale Law School
Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Partner, Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge; and former Assistant U.S. Attorney General
Prof. Lino A. Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Edwin Meese III, 75th Attorney General; and Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6710constitution,founding era & history,philosophy,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-critical-race-theory-in-schoFeaturing:

Prof. Christopher Brooks, Professor of History, East Stroudsburg University
Joe Cohn, Legislative and Policy Director, FIRE
Taylor Meehan, Counsel, Consovoy McCarthy PLLC
Moderator: Alison Somin, Legal Fellow, Center for the Separation of Powers at the Pacific Legal Foundation

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47260468Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:33:16 +0000The Federalist SocietySchools across the country have introduced elements of critical race theory into their curriculums. The Biden Administration has produced a federal rule that would prioritize funding for history and civics programs shaped by CRT. Meanwhile, lawmakers...Featuring:

Prof. Christopher Brooks, Professor of History, East Stroudsburg University
Joe Cohn, Legislative and Policy Director, FIRE
Taylor Meehan, Counsel, Consovoy McCarthy PLLC
Moderator: Alison Somin, Legal Fellow, Center for the Separation of Powers at the Pacific Legal Foundation

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4526civil rights,education policycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-school-choice-and-education-reThis panel surveyed proposed education reforms to expand school choice and discussed the responses of unions, school boards, and parents to these proposals. Panelists considered changes the Biden Administration may make in education special emphasis on any proposed reforms in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Featuring:

Robert S. Eitel, President, Defense of Freedom Institute
Benjamin A. Field, Attorney, Institute for Justice
Moderator: Judge Joshua Wolson, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47260452Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:32:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in over a year of virtual public schooling in some parts of the country, which caused a surge of interest in school choice options as parents sought in-person instruction for their children. About 500,000 students...This panel surveyed proposed education reforms to expand school choice and discussed the responses of unions, school boards, and parents to these proposals. Panelists considered changes the Biden Administration may make in education special emphasis on any proposed reforms in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Featuring:

Robert S. Eitel, President, Defense of Freedom Institute
Benjamin A. Field, Attorney, Institute for Justice
Moderator: Judge Joshua Wolson, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3699education policycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lunch-and-keynote-address-what-causes-an
Prof. Robert P. George, Princeton University
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47260430Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:31:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Prof. Robert P. George, Princeton University Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or...
Prof. Robert P. George, Princeton University
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3682education policy,first amendment,free speech & election law,philosophy,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-racial-preferences-in-higher-eThis panel discussed the effects of racial preferences in higher education and also considered whether the Supreme Court will review the legal challenge to Harvard University’s admission policies, analyzed the merits of various legal arguments in the Harvard case, and predicted how the conservative leaning Supreme Court may potentially rule.
Featuring:

Cory Liu, Partner, Ashcroft Law Firm, and former assistant general counsel to Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Theodore Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, UNC School of Law
Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC, and adjunct professor for the Supreme Court Clinic at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Moderator: Judge Paul Matey, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47260415Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:30:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyDespite the fact that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits racial discrimination by schools that receive federal funding, racial preferences are being applied in admissions at many colleges and universities for the purpose of enhancing...This panel discussed the effects of racial preferences in higher education and also considered whether the Supreme Court will review the legal challenge to Harvard University’s admission policies, analyzed the merits of various legal arguments in the Harvard case, and predicted how the conservative leaning Supreme Court may potentially rule.
Featuring:

Cory Liu, Partner, Ashcroft Law Firm, and former assistant general counsel to Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Theodore Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, UNC School of Law
Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC, and adjunct professor for the Supreme Court Clinic at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Moderator: Judge Paul Matey, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5455civil rights,education policycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-the-federalist-and-the-contempora2:30 p.m.Debate: The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term Limits

Hon. William Kristol, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice President
Prof. Nelson Polsby, Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California at Berkeley
Moderator: Hon. Will Garwood, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47215628Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:55:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The second day of...2:30 p.m.Debate: The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term Limits

Hon. William Kristol, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice President
Prof. Nelson Polsby, Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California at Berkeley
Moderator: Hon. Will Garwood, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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Prof. John S. Baker, Jr., Louisiana State University Law Center
Prof. Douglas Laycock, University of Texas School of Law
Prof. Geoffrey P. Miller, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Hon. James L. Buckley, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47144263Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:50:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The third panel...11:15 a.m.Panel III: Liberty and Constitutional Architecture

Prof. John S. Baker, Jr., Louisiana State University Law Center
Prof. Douglas Laycock, University of Texas School of Law
Prof. Geoffrey P. Miller, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Hon. James L. Buckley, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5780constitution,federalism,founding era & history,philosophy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/digital-assets-in-2021Featuring:

Jeff Carter, Managing Partner, West Loop Ventures
Daniel J. Davis, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
James Koutoulas, Chief Executive Officer, Typhon Capital Management, LLC
Matt Lisle, Director-Legal, Galaxy Digital
John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Patrick Daugherty, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47142928Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:45:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyHear from a panel of experts who will discuss key legal and regulatory issues surrounding digital assets in 2021 and beyond. Featuring: Jeff Carter, Managing Partner, West Loop Ventures Daniel J. Davis, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP James...Featuring:

Jeff Carter, Managing Partner, West Loop Ventures
Daniel J. Davis, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
James Koutoulas, Chief Executive Officer, Typhon Capital Management, LLC
Matt Lisle, Director-Legal, Galaxy Digital
John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Patrick Daugherty, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5486financial services,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-to-govern-and-be-governed-the-f9:15 a.m.Panel II: To Govern and Be Governed: The Federalist's Vision of Representative Democracy

Dean Jesse H. Choper, University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Hon. Frank H. Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
David Epstein, U.S. Department of Defense and Author, The Political Theory of The Federalist
Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Cornell Law School
Moderator: Hon. James L. Ryan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46976545Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:45:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The second day of...9:15 a.m.Panel II: To Govern and Be Governed: The Federalist's Vision of Representative Democracy

Dean Jesse H. Choper, University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Hon. Frank H. Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
David Epstein, U.S. Department of Defense and Author, The Political Theory of The Federalist
Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Cornell Law School
Moderator: Hon. James L. Ryan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6162constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-two-party-systemFeaturing:

Hon. Bob Barr, President and CEO, Liberty Strategies LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46976454Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:35:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 29, 2021, former United States Representative Bob Barr joined the Federalist Society's Southern California Student Chapter to discuss the two-party system. Featuring: Hon. Bob Barr, President and CEO, Liberty Strategies LLCFeaturing:

Hon. Bob Barr, President and CEO, Liberty Strategies LLC]]>3032article i initiative,election law,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/virtual-supreme-court-previewFeaturing:

Scott Keller, Former Solicitor General of Texas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46975978Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:35:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter recently hosted a virtual discussion on the upcoming Supreme Court term. Featuring: Scott Keller, Former Solicitor General of TexasFeaturing:

Scott Keller, Former Solicitor General of Texas]]>2936supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2021-supreme-court-previewFeaturing:

Henry Whitaker, Solicitor General, Florida
Joseph R. Palmore, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Sarah Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
Moderator: Bryan Gowdy, Creed & Gowdy, P.A.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46871818Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:25:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 29, 2021, the Federalist Society's Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter hosted a virtual discussion giving insight into the upcoming Supreme Court term. Featuring: Henry Whitaker, Solicitor General, Florida Joseph R. Palmore, Partner,...Featuring:

Henry Whitaker, Solicitor General, Florida
Joseph R. Palmore, Partner, Morrison & Foerster
Sarah Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
Moderator: Bryan Gowdy, Creed & Gowdy, P.A.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3736supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fourth-annual-gregory-s-coleman-memorialOn November 23, 2010, the Lone Star State lost one of its brightest appellate stars: Gregory S. Coleman, the first Solicitor General of the State of Texas, founding partner of Yetter Coleman LLP, distinguished Supreme Court advocate, honors graduate of Texas A&M University (B.S., M.B.A.) and the University of Texas Law School (J.D.), and former law clerk to Fifth Circuit Judge Edith Jones and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
In Memoriam:
At the age of 47 and at the height of his professional and personal life, Mr. Coleman died in an airplane crash that also claimed the lives of his mother-in-law Charlene Miller and brother-in-law James Black. Tragically, Mr. Coleman was traveling from Texas to Florida to attend a Thanksgiving celebration with the people who mattered most to him and were at the center of his life, love, and devotion: his wife Stephanie and his three sons Chase, Austin, and Reid.
On September 8, 2018, the Texas Chapters of the Federalist Society inaugurated the Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture Series to honor the life, memory, and legacy of Texas’s first Solicitor General. Justice Clarence Thomas served as the first Lecturer in this series. Each year, the Federalist Society will remember Gregory S. Coleman at its annual Texas Chapters Conference by selecting and presenting a lecturer who exemplifies his commitment to the Constitution, the rule of law, and public service.
Featuring:

John Ashcroft, Chairman, The Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC; former Attorney General, Department of Justice
Moderator: Luis A. Reyes, Partner, The Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC
Introduction: Austin R. Nimocks, Partner, The Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46871564Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:05:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 17-18, 2021, The Federalist Society's Texas chapters sponsored the seventh annual Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The conference featured the fourth annual Gregory S. Coleman Memorial...On November 23, 2010, the Lone Star State lost one of its brightest appellate stars: Gregory S. Coleman, the first Solicitor General of the State of Texas, founding partner of Yetter Coleman LLP, distinguished Supreme Court advocate, honors graduate of Texas A&M University (B.S., M.B.A.) and the University of Texas Law School (J.D.), and former law clerk to Fifth Circuit Judge Edith Jones and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
In Memoriam:
At the age of 47 and at the height of his professional and personal life, Mr. Coleman died in an airplane crash that also claimed the lives of his mother-in-law Charlene Miller and brother-in-law James Black. Tragically, Mr. Coleman was traveling from Texas to Florida to attend a Thanksgiving celebration with the people who mattered most to him and were at the center of his life, love, and devotion: his wife Stephanie and his three sons Chase, Austin, and Reid.
On September 8, 2018, the Texas Chapters of the Federalist Society inaugurated the Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture Series to honor the life, memory, and legacy of Texas’s first Solicitor General. Justice Clarence Thomas served as the first Lecturer in this series. Each year, the Federalist Society will remember Gregory S. Coleman at its annual Texas Chapters Conference by selecting and presenting a lecturer who exemplifies his commitment to the Constitution, the rule of law, and public service.
Featuring:

John Ashcroft, Chairman, The Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC; former Attorney General, Department of Justice
Moderator: Luis A. Reyes, Partner, The Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC
Introduction: Austin R. Nimocks, Partner, The Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4153constitution,federalism,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-big-tech-and-the-future-of-sectiFeaturing:

Brian W. Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Jeff Kosseff, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Law, The United States Naval Academy
Kate Tummarello, Executive Director, Engine
Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Judge Brantley Starr, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46871538Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:05:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 17-18, 2021, The Federalist Society's Texas chapters sponsored the seventh annual Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. This panel covered "Big Tech and the Future of Section 230."...Featuring:

Brian W. Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Jeff Kosseff, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Law, The United States Naval Academy
Kate Tummarello, Executive Director, Engine
Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Judge Brantley Starr, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4052corporations,first amendment,free speech & election law,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/advice-for-young-lawyers-roundtableFeaturing:

Judge Sean D. Jordan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Judge Jeremy Kernodle, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Judge Charles R. Eskridge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Judge Wes Hendrix, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Moderator: Carter Burwell, former Chief Counsel, Senator John Corryn

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46871525Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:05:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 17-18, 2021, The Federalist Society's Texas chapters sponsored the seventh annual Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The conference opened with a roundtable titled "Advice for Young...Featuring:

Judge Sean D. Jordan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Judge Jeremy Kernodle, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Judge Charles R. Eskridge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Judge Wes Hendrix, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Moderator: Carter Burwell, former Chief Counsel, Senator John Corryn

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3213federal courts,professional responsibility &,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-philosophical-foundations-of-the6:30 p.m.Introduction and Opening Remarks

Prof. Douglas Laycock, Associate Dean, University of Texas

7:00 p.m.Panel I: Philosophical Foundations of The Federalist: The Nature of Law and the Nature of Man

Prof. Richard A. Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard Law School
Prof. Harold Bruff, University of Texas Law School
Moderator: Hon. Thomas R. Phillips, Supreme Court of Texas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46870068Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:40:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The symposium...6:30 p.m.Introduction and Opening Remarks

Prof. Douglas Laycock, Associate Dean, University of Texas

7:00 p.m.Panel I: Philosophical Foundations of The Federalist: The Nature of Law and the Nature of Man

Prof. Richard A. Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard Law School
Prof. Harold Bruff, University of Texas Law School
Moderator: Hon. Thomas R. Phillips, Supreme Court of Texas]]>6545constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/closing-address-by-senator-mike-leeFeaturing:

Hon. Mike Lee, United States Senator, Utah

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46776241Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:05:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. Senator Mike Lee, who penned the introduction to the republished Antitrust Paradox, spoke on...Featuring:

Hon. Mike Lee, United States Senator, Utah

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1686corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-where-we-might-be-headed-examiFeaturing:

Daren Bakst, Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation
Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, Partner, Baker Botts LLP; former Acting Chair, Federal Trade Commission
Mark Whitener, Senior Policy Fellow, Georgetown Center for Business & Public Policy; former Global Executive Counsel, General Electric Company
Moderator: Hon. Brent McIntosh, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations; former Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46776219Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:03:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. This panel covered antitrust law reform proposals and discussed their marketplace implications....Featuring:

Daren Bakst, Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation
Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, Partner, Baker Botts LLP; former Acting Chair, Federal Trade Commission
Mark Whitener, Senior Policy Fellow, Georgetown Center for Business & Public Policy; former Global Executive Counsel, General Electric Company
Moderator: Hon. Brent McIntosh, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations; former Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4352corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-how-we-got-here-the-evolution-Featuring:

Prof. Elyse Dorsey, Visiting Scholar, University of Virginia; Adjunct Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Michael L. Katz, Sarin Chair Emeritus in Strategy and Leadership, Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley; former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economic Analysis, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Bilal Sayyed, Senior Adjunct Fellow, TechFreedom; former Director, Office of Policy Planning, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Makan Delrahim, Adjunct Lecturer in Law, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; former Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46776199Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:01:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. This panel of experts reviewed the history of antitrust law, with a special focus on the consumer...Featuring:

Prof. Elyse Dorsey, Visiting Scholar, University of Virginia; Adjunct Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Michael L. Katz, Sarin Chair Emeritus in Strategy and Leadership, Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley; former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economic Analysis, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Bilal Sayyed, Senior Adjunct Fellow, TechFreedom; former Director, Office of Policy Planning, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Makan Delrahim, Adjunct Lecturer in Law, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; former Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5432corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-discussion-republishing-the-antiFeaturing:

Robert Bork, Jr., President, The Bork Foundation; President, Antitrust Education Project
Moderator: Hon. Douglas Ginsburg, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; former Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46776173Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:00:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. The opening address featured President of the Bork Foundation Robert Bork, Jr. who discussed his...Featuring:

Robert Bork, Jr., President, The Bork Foundation; President, Antitrust Education Project
Moderator: Hon. Douglas Ginsburg, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; former Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2534corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-how-effective-are-bills-of-righFeaturing:

Prof. Thomas Merrill, Northwestern Law School
Prof. John Baker, Louisiana State University Law School
Judge Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Herman Schwartz, American University Washington College of Law
Moderator: Theodore Olson, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46653565Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:05:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 1-2, 1991, the Federalist Society's Yale Law School student chapter hosted the annual National Student Symposium in New Haven, Connecticut. The topic of the conference was "The Bill of Rights After 200 Years." The second day of the conference...Featuring:

Prof. Thomas Merrill, Northwestern Law School
Prof. John Baker, Louisiana State University Law School
Judge Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Herman Schwartz, American University Washington College of Law
Moderator: Theodore Olson, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5824civil rights,constitution,federalism,founding era & history,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-the-bill-of-rights-and-governmFeaturing:

Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School
Walter Berns, Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University
Prof. Kate Stith, Yale Law School
Prof. John Langbein, Yale Law School
Moderator: Judge Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46549742Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:50:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 1-2, 1991, the Federalist Society's Yale Law School student chapter hosted the annual National Student Symposium in New Haven, Connecticut. The topic of the conference was "The Bill of Rights After 200 Years." The conference's third panel...Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School
Walter Berns, Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University
Prof. Kate Stith, Yale Law School
Prof. John Langbein, Yale Law School
Moderator: Judge Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6163civil rights,constitution,federalism,first amendment,founding era & history,fourth amendment,second amendment,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-terrorist-attacks-of-9-11-then-and-nFeaturing:

Judge Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; U.S.D.C. S.D.N.Y., 1987-2006, and U.S. Attorney General, 2007-2009
Hon. William J. Haynes II, General Counsel of the Department of Defense, 2001-2008
Moderator: Hon. Mary Beth Buchanan, EVP Americas and Global Chief Legal Officer, Merkle Science; and former U.S Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2001-2009

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46475206Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:50:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe terrorist attacks of 9/11 profoundly affected America. This program presented a conversation among former government officials at the vital center of our response. Beginning with recollections of their activities on that day, they presented a...Featuring:

Judge Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; U.S.D.C. S.D.N.Y., 1987-2006, and U.S. Attorney General, 2007-2009
Hon. William J. Haynes II, General Counsel of the Department of Defense, 2001-2008
Moderator: Hon. Mary Beth Buchanan, EVP Americas and Global Chief Legal Officer, Merkle Science; and former U.S Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2001-2009

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4117international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-should-the-bill-of-rights-fully-Welcome & Introduction:

Introductory Remarks: Prof. Owen M. Fiss, Yale Law School
Introductory Remarks: Judge Ralph K. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Featuring:

Prof. Bruce Ackerman, Yale Law School
Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Nadine Strossen, President, American Civil Liberties Union
Prof. Robert Ellickson, Yale Law School
Moderator: William Barr, Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46347825Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:26:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 1-2, 1991, the Federalist Society's Yale Law School student chapter hosted the annual National Student Symposium in New Haven, Connecticut. The topic of the conference was "The Bill of Rights After 200 Years." The conference began with...Welcome & Introduction:

Introductory Remarks: Prof. Owen M. Fiss, Yale Law School
Introductory Remarks: Judge Ralph K. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Featuring:

Prof. Bruce Ackerman, Yale Law School
Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Nadine Strossen, President, American Civil Liberties Union
Prof. Robert Ellickson, Yale Law School
Moderator: William Barr, Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>8872civil rights,constitution,first amendment,founding era & history,fourth amendment,free speech & election law,religious liberty,second amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-address-by-dr-peter-huber-archiFeaturing:

Dr. Peter Huber, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
Introduction: John P. McConnell, Speechwriter, Vice President Dan Quayle

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46249205Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:20:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The second day of the convention featured...Featuring:

Dr. Peter Huber, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
Introduction: John P. McConnell, Speechwriter, Vice President Dan Quayle

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2021litigation,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/mandatory-pro-bono-collective-discharge-Featuring:

Alexander Forger, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy
Prof. Jonathan Macey, Cornell Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, United States Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46158053Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:36:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The conference concluded with a panel...Featuring:

Alexander Forger, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy
Prof. Jonathan Macey, Cornell Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, United States Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3892professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/personal-responsibility-in-criminal-law-Featuring:

Prof. Joseph D. Grano, Wayne State University School of Law
Prof. Norval Morris, University of Chicago Law School
Adam Walinsky, Kronish, Lieb, Weiner and Hellman
Moderator: Lois Haight Herrington, former Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46069578Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:30:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The second day of the conference included...Featuring:

Prof. Joseph D. Grano, Wayne State University School of Law
Prof. Norval Morris, University of Chicago Law School
Adam Walinsky, Kronish, Lieb, Weiner and Hellman
Moderator: Lois Haight Herrington, former Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5116criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/banquet-address-by-william-j-bennett-arcFeaturing:

William J. Bennett, Hudson Institute
Introduction: David McIntosh, National Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society
Opening Remarks: Peter Keisler, Director, The Federalist Society

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William J. Bennett, Hudson Institute
Introduction: David McIntosh, National Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society
Opening Remarks: Peter Keisler, Director, The Federalist Society

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Prof. Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, Department of Women's Studies, Emory University
Prof. Jane E. Larson, Northwestern Law School
Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum
Mr. Karl Zinsmeister, Adjunct Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: William Kristol, Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45891658Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:22:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The second panel discussed "Family Law...Featuring:

Prof. Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, Department of Women's Studies, Emory University
Prof. Jane E. Larson, Northwestern Law School
Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum
Mr. Karl Zinsmeister, Adjunct Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: William Kristol, Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5345civil rights,family law,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-what-does-the-cfpbs-future-holdThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Seila Law last year struck down statutory conditions on the removal of the CFPB Director from office as a violation of the Constitution’s separation of powers. The Biden Administration used this decision to abruptly change the leadership of the CFPB six months ago. This panel will discuss the priorities and actions of the CFPB under this new leadership, and the expected priorities of the agency under its next confirmed Director. The panel will also discuss what should be the future direction of federal consumer financial law and CFPB policy going forward. Specifically, how should the CFPB or consumer law and policy be reformed to improve consumer welfare and the efficient functioning of consumer finance markets? The panelists include a leading national consumer financial services lawyer and two law professors, both of whom also worked for the CFPB.
Featuring:

Todd Zywicki, Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, Cato Institute
Chris Peterson, John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law, University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law
Nanci Weissgold, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45891185Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:45:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 19, 2021, the Federalist Society's Financial Services and E-Commerce Practice Group sponsored an online conference titled "The CFPB Turns 10: Evaluating America’s Youngest Federal Financial Regulator." The conference concluded with a...The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Seila Law last year struck down statutory conditions on the removal of the CFPB Director from office as a violation of the Constitution’s separation of powers. The Biden Administration used this decision to abruptly change the leadership of the CFPB six months ago. This panel will discuss the priorities and actions of the CFPB under this new leadership, and the expected priorities of the agency under its next confirmed Director. The panel will also discuss what should be the future direction of federal consumer financial law and CFPB policy going forward. Specifically, how should the CFPB or consumer law and policy be reformed to improve consumer welfare and the efficient functioning of consumer finance markets? The panelists include a leading national consumer financial services lawyer and two law professors, both of whom also worked for the CFPB.
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Todd Zywicki, Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, Cato Institute
Chris Peterson, John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law, University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law
Nanci Weissgold, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3462administrative law & regulatio,financial services,financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-what-is-the-cfpbs-legacyTen years after first opening its doors, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau remains one of the most controversial agencies in the federal government. What is it about the agency that continues to inspire partisan passions, and how can the CFPB’s legacy be objectively assessed? This panel will examine the CFPB’s successes and failures over the past decade and evaluate the effect it has had on consumers, industry, and financial markets. The panelists include two former Deputy Directors, each of whom served under both former Director Cordray and former Director Kraninger.
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Tom Pahl, Former Deputy Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
David Silberman, Former Acting Deputy Director and Associate Director for Research, Markets, and Rulemaking, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45891152Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:45:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 19, 2021, the Federalist Society's Financial Services and E-Commerce Practice Group sponsored an online conference titled "The CFPB Turns 10: Evaluating America’s Youngest Federal Financial Regulator." The first panel of the conference...Ten years after first opening its doors, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau remains one of the most controversial agencies in the federal government. What is it about the agency that continues to inspire partisan passions, and how can the CFPB’s legacy be objectively assessed? This panel will examine the CFPB’s successes and failures over the past decade and evaluate the effect it has had on consumers, industry, and financial markets. The panelists include two former Deputy Directors, each of whom served under both former Director Cordray and former Director Kraninger.
Featuring:

Tom Pahl, Former Deputy Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
David Silberman, Former Acting Deputy Director and Associate Director for Research, Markets, and Rulemaking, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP

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Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Former Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45891116Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:41:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 19, 2021, the Federalist Society's Financial Services and E-Regulation Practice Group sponsored an online conference titled "The CFPB Turns 10: Evaluating America's Youngest Federal Financial Regulator." Former Consumer Financial Protection...Featuring:

Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Former Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3489administrative law & regulatio,financial services,financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-v-ownership-of-lifeFeaturing:

Prof. Carl E. Schneider, University of Michigan Law School
Prof. Peter H. Schuck, Yale Law School
Walter M. Weber, Staff Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice
Prof. Anita L. Allen, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Prof. Patricia D. White, University of Michigan Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45712835Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:35:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond."...Featuring:

Prof. Carl E. Schneider, University of Michigan Law School
Prof. Peter H. Schuck, Yale Law School
Walter M. Weber, Staff Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice
Prof. Anita L. Allen, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Prof. Patricia D. White, University of Michigan Law School

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Senator Jon Kyl, Senior Advisor, Covington & Burling, and former United States Congressman and Senator
Martin Gold, Partner, Capitol Counsel LLC
Moderator: Peter Roskam, Partner, Sidley Austin, and former Congressman, Illinois’ 6th Congressional District

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45710223Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:55:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyThen-Senator Biden said in 2005 that “American citizens have benefited from the Senate’s check on the excesses of the majority” with “minority protections” through the filibuster. Now, however, President Biden believes...Featuring:

Senator Jon Kyl, Senior Advisor, Covington & Burling, and former United States Congressman and Senator
Martin Gold, Partner, Capitol Counsel LLC
Moderator: Peter Roskam, Partner, Sidley Austin, and former Congressman, Illinois’ 6th Congressional District

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3575article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/cancel-culture-comes-to-bank-should-bankOn June 8, 2021, the Federalist Society's Silicon Valley and San Francisco lawyers chapters hosted a discussion on the growing problem of “cancel culture” in the banking industry and what steps should be considered to address it as well as the more general implications for other heavily regulated but crucially important industries beyond banking services.
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John Allison, former CEO of BB&T Corp. & former CEO, Cato Institute
Todd Zywicki, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute & George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Daniel Wheeler, CEO, Sunstone Trust Company

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45672619Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:20:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyBank accounts provide access not only to credit but basic banking and payment services, such as checking and savings accounts. In January 2021, Florida’s Bank United closed Donald Trump’s personal bank account. Other banks have cut off...On June 8, 2021, the Federalist Society's Silicon Valley and San Francisco lawyers chapters hosted a discussion on the growing problem of “cancel culture” in the banking industry and what steps should be considered to address it as well as the more general implications for other heavily regulated but crucially important industries beyond banking services.
Featuring:

John Allison, former CEO of BB&T Corp. & former CEO, Cato Institute
Todd Zywicki, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute & George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Daniel Wheeler, CEO, Sunstone Trust Company

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Prof. Stephen L. Carter, Yale Law School
Judge Frank H. Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Edmund W. Kitch, University of Virginia School of Law
Moderator: Dean Lee C. Bollinger, University of Michigan Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45668186Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:40:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond."...Featuring:

Prof. Stephen L. Carter, Yale Law School
Judge Frank H. Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Edmund W. Kitch, University of Virginia School of Law
Moderator: Dean Lee C. Bollinger, University of Michigan Law School

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Prof. Robert C. Ellickson, Yale Law School
Prof. James E. Krier, University of Michigan Law School
Gale A. Norton, Pacific Research Institute
Prof. Richard B. Stewart, Harvard Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45528479Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:20:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond."...Featuring:

Prof. Robert C. Ellickson, Yale Law School
Prof. James E. Krier, University of Michigan Law School
Gale A. Norton, Pacific Research Institute
Prof. Richard B. Stewart, Harvard Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School
Charles Fried, Harvard Law School
Prof. Jeremy Rabkin, Cornell University
Prof. Frederick Schauer, University of Michigan Law School
Moderator: Judge Stephen F. Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45429913Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:31:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond."...Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School
Charles Fried, Harvard Law School
Prof. Jeremy Rabkin, Cornell University
Prof. Frederick Schauer, University of Michigan Law School
Moderator: Judge Stephen F. Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5920constitution,founding era & history,property law,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-packing-and-jurisdiction-sIs it time to pack the Supreme Court? With the appointments of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, many progressives are demanding structural changes to the nation's highest court. Members of Congress have proposed adding justices, establishing term limits, and even stripping the Court's jurisdiction. President Biden has assembled a commission to make proposals.
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Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network
Prof. Ryan Doerfler, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Louis Capozzi, Law Clerk to the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson at U.S. Courts of Appeals

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45399364Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:35:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 9, 2021, The Federalist Society's Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, New Jersey, Delaware, and Philadelphia Lawyers Chapters hosted a debate about various proposals to transform the Supreme Court. Is it time to pack the Supreme Court? With the...Is it time to pack the Supreme Court? With the appointments of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, many progressives are demanding structural changes to the nation's highest court. Members of Congress have proposed adding justices, establishing term limits, and even stripping the Court's jurisdiction. President Biden has assembled a commission to make proposals.
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Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network
Prof. Ryan Doerfler, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Louis Capozzi, Law Clerk to the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson at U.S. Courts of Appeals

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4250supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-liability-the-new-new-property-arFeaturing:

Peter Huber, The Manhattan Institute
Prof. Joseph A. Page, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Judge Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45354060Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:10:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond."...Featuring:

Peter Huber, The Manhattan Institute
Prof. Joseph A. Page, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Judge Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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Dean Lee C. Bollinger, University of Michigan Law School
Introduction: David Di Rita, Co-President, The Federalist Society's University of Michigan Chapter

Panel Featuring:

Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. William I. Miller, University of Michigan Law School
Prof. Jeffrey Paul, Bowling Green State University
Prof. Carol M. Rose, Northwestern University School of Law
Moderator: Tom Bethell, Columnist, American Spectator

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45252957Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:55:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond."...Welcoming Remarks:

Dean Lee C. Bollinger, University of Michigan Law School
Introduction: David Di Rita, Co-President, The Federalist Society's University of Michigan Chapter

Panel Featuring:

Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. William I. Miller, University of Michigan Law School
Prof. Jeffrey Paul, Bowling Green State University
Prof. Carol M. Rose, Northwestern University School of Law
Moderator: Tom Bethell, Columnist, American Spectator

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Judge Danny J. Boggs, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Prof. Josh Blackman, South Texas College of Law Houston; former clerk for Judge Boggs
Introduction: Carmine G. Iaccarino, Executive Director, Office of Civil & Environmental Law, Kentucky Office of Attorney General; The Federalist Society's Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45204156Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:45:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 28, 2021, the Federalist Society's Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter featured the first installment of a six-part series in which former clerks interview Sixth Circuit judges. The online interview featured Judge Danny Boggs and his former clerk,...Featuring:

Judge Danny J. Boggs, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Prof. Josh Blackman, South Texas College of Law Houston; former clerk for Judge Boggs
Introduction: Carmine G. Iaccarino, Executive Director, Office of Civil & Environmental Law, Kentucky Office of Attorney General; The Federalist Society's Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3285federal courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/from-employment-division-v-smith-to-fultFeaturing:

Lori Windham, Senior Counsel at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (lead counsel in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Little Sisters of the Poor v. Azar, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, and Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran School v. EEOC)
Prof. Richard W. Garnett, Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corporation Professor of Law and Political Science & Director, Program on Church, State & Society, Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Kody Cooper, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Service, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Moderator: Hon. Katherine A. Crytzer, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Introductions: Alan Jackson, Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams, P.C.; The Federalist Society's Chattanooga Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45151630Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:18:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 19, 2021 the Nashville and Chattanooga Lawyers Chapters co-hosted a discussion on the free exercise clause from Employment Division v. Smith to Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. Featuring: Lori Windham, Senior Counsel at The Becket Fund for...Featuring:

Lori Windham, Senior Counsel at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (lead counsel in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Little Sisters of the Poor v. Azar, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, and Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran School v. EEOC)
Prof. Richard W. Garnett, Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corporation Professor of Law and Political Science & Director, Program on Church, State & Society, Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Kody Cooper, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Service, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Moderator: Hon. Katherine A. Crytzer, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Introductions: Alan Jackson, Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams, P.C.; The Federalist Society's Chattanooga Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5465religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-the-modern-role-of-the-privileFeaturing:

Michael K. Curtis, Smith, Patterson, Follin, Curtis, Jones and Harkavy
Prof. Lino Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
Prof. Sanford Levinson, University of Texas School of Law
Clarence Thomas, Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Moderator: Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, III, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

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Michael K. Curtis, Smith, Patterson, Follin, Curtis, Jones and Harkavy
Prof. Lino Graglia, University of Texas School of Law
Prof. Sanford Levinson, University of Texas School of Law
Clarence Thomas, Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Moderator: Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, III, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

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Thomas Jefferson ordered U.S. Attorneys not to enforce the Alien & Sedition Act, not based upon a judicial finding that it was unconstitutional (indeed, the courts were split on the question), but based upon his independent determination that it was unconstitutional. What role do state executives and Attorneys General play in interpreting laws? How far do the duties to defend laws and the duties to enforce laws extend?

Featuring:

Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
Prof. Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Moderator: Judge Chad Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Closing Remarks

Justice R. Patrick DeWine, Ohio Supreme Court
Introduction: Robert Alt, President & CEO, The Buckeye Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44929207Thu, 20 May 2021 14:11:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The third and final panel covered "Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting Laws?". Thomas Jefferson ordered...
Thomas Jefferson ordered U.S. Attorneys not to enforce the Alien & Sedition Act, not based upon a judicial finding that it was unconstitutional (indeed, the courts were split on the question), but based upon his independent determination that it was unconstitutional. What role do state executives and Attorneys General play in interpreting laws? How far do the duties to defend laws and the duties to enforce laws extend?

Featuring:

Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
Prof. Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Moderator: Judge Chad Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Closing Remarks

Justice R. Patrick DeWine, Ohio Supreme Court
Introduction: Robert Alt, President & CEO, The Buckeye Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5884constitution,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/view-from-the-bench-newly-confirmed-judgLast year, three new district judges were confirmed to Ohio’s two federal district courts. We look forward to hearing their perspectives on their transition to serving in the role of an Article III judge and their advice for practitioners, law students, and others on federal practice and the work of the courts.
Featuring:

Judge J. Philip Calabrese, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Judge James R. Knepp II, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Judge Michael J. Newman, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Moderator: Judge Eric E. Murphy, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Patrick T. Lewis, President, Cleveland Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44929066Thu, 20 May 2021 14:01:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The conference's penultimate panel was titled "View from the Bench: Newly Confirmed Judges Share Their Perspectives." Last year,...Last year, three new district judges were confirmed to Ohio’s two federal district courts. We look forward to hearing their perspectives on their transition to serving in the role of an Article III judge and their advice for practitioners, law students, and others on federal practice and the work of the courts.
Featuring:

Judge J. Philip Calabrese, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Judge James R. Knepp II, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Judge Michael J. Newman, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Moderator: Judge Eric E. Murphy, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Patrick T. Lewis, President, Cleveland Lawyers Chapter

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Judge Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.)
Introduction: Senior Judge Alice Batchelder, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44928878Thu, 20 May 2021 13:50:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The keynote address was presented by Judge Janice Rogers Brown. Featuring: Judge Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of...Featuring:

Judge Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.)
Introduction: Senior Judge Alice Batchelder, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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Opening Remarks:

Judge Matthew R. Byrne, Ohio Court of Appeals, Twelfth District

Featuring:

Judge Sharon Kennedy, Ohio Supreme Court
Judge Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Larry Obhof, Former President of the Ohio Senate; Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Moderator: Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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Opening Remarks:

Judge Matthew R. Byrne, Ohio Court of Appeals, Twelfth District

Featuring:

Judge Sharon Kennedy, Ohio Supreme Court
Judge Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Larry Obhof, Former President of the Ohio Senate; Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Moderator: Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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Prof. Joshua D. Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Prof: John Yun, Associate Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Introduction: Sydney Dominguez, President, The Federalist Society's George Mason Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44735751Mon, 10 May 2021 14:25:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 22, 2021, the Federalist Society's George Mason Student Chapter, the Regulatory Transparency Project, and the Global Antitrust Institute cosponsored an event regarding "(Un)Civil War: The Future of Conservative Antitrust." Featuring:...Featuring:

Prof. Joshua D. Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Prof: John Yun, Associate Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Introduction: Sydney Dominguez, President, The Federalist Society's George Mason Student Chapter

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Prof. Joseph A. Grundfest, Stanford Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44669199Fri, 07 May 2021 00:20:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 27, 2000, The Federalist Society hosted a presentation by Prof. Joseph A. Grundfest on "Latest Trends and Emerging Issues in Securities Class Action Litigation" in San Francisco, CA. Featuring: Prof. Joseph A. Grundfest, Stanford Law...Featuring:

Prof. Joseph A. Grundfest, Stanford Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4203corporations,litigation,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-judiciary-and-the-role-of-the-rule-oFeaturing:

Prof. Mirjan Damaska, Yale Law School
Dr. Gabor Halmai, University of Budapest and The Constitutional Court of Hungary
Daniel Kroupa, Legislature of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
Michael Novak, Senior Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Judge Alvin B. Rubin, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44563618Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:00:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 30- December 1, 1990, the Federalist Society hosted its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Hotel InterContinental in New Orleans, Louisiana, titled "Legal Systems in Transition: New Directions for Eastern Europe." The conference's...Featuring:

Prof. Mirjan Damaska, Yale Law School
Dr. Gabor Halmai, University of Budapest and The Constitutional Court of Hungary
Daniel Kroupa, Legislature of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
Michael Novak, Senior Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Judge Alvin B. Rubin, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4207international law & trade,jurisprudence,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-second-founding-originalism-and-the-The Fourteenth Amendment is now over 150 years old. The Supreme Court has long rejected interpreting that Amendment with its original meaning. But what would an originalist interpretation of the Amendment look like? Would it be unworkable for modern problems? In this talk, Ilan Wurman, an associate professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, argues not only that we should reclaim the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, but that doing so would lead to many desirable and surprising results. Professor Wurman argues that the privileges or immunities clause is not, like many originalists claim, a fundamental rights provision, but is instead an antidiscrimination provision. The implications for incorporation, economic liberty, school desegregation, and gay rights may surprise you.
Featuring:

Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Moderator: Matthew J. Hank, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.; The Federalist Society's Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44555069Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:55:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 14, 2021, the Federalist Society's Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter hosted Prof. Ilan Wurman to discuss his new book, The Second Founding: Originalism and the Fourteenth Amendment. The Fourteenth Amendment is now over 150 years old. The Supreme...The Fourteenth Amendment is now over 150 years old. The Supreme Court has long rejected interpreting that Amendment with its original meaning. But what would an originalist interpretation of the Amendment look like? Would it be unworkable for modern problems? In this talk, Ilan Wurman, an associate professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, argues not only that we should reclaim the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, but that doing so would lead to many desirable and surprising results. Professor Wurman argues that the privileges or immunities clause is not, like many originalists claim, a fundamental rights provision, but is instead an antidiscrimination provision. The implications for incorporation, economic liberty, school desegregation, and gay rights may surprise you.
Featuring:

Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Moderator: Matthew J. Hank, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.; The Federalist Society's Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3450civil rights,constitution,founding era & history,fourteenth amendment,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/big-tech-and-antitrustFeaturing:

Jessica Melugin, Director, Center for Technology & Innovation, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Asheesh Agarwal, Deputy General Counsel and Internet Policy Counsel, TechFreedom
Dr. Hal Singer, Senior Fellow, George Washington Institute of Public Policy; Adjunct Professor, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
Moderator: Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Director, Classical Liberal Institute, NYU School of Law; Law Professor, University of Chicago; Peter and Kirstin Bedford Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Introduction: John Adams, President, The Federalist Society's Chicago Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44513484Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:45:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe debate over “Big Tech” and antitrust has intensified. On one side are those who consider certain Big Tech companies monopiles that reduce competition and exploit their users’ data. On the other side are those who believe that...Featuring:

Jessica Melugin, Director, Center for Technology & Innovation, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Asheesh Agarwal, Deputy General Counsel and Internet Policy Counsel, TechFreedom
Dr. Hal Singer, Senior Fellow, George Washington Institute of Public Policy; Adjunct Professor, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
Moderator: Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Director, Classical Liberal Institute, NYU School of Law; Law Professor, University of Chicago; Peter and Kirstin Bedford Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Introduction: John Adams, President, The Federalist Society's Chicago Lawyers Chapter

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Prof. David A. Hyman, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Health Law & Policy, Georgetown Law
Prof. Lawrence O. Gostin, Founding Linda D. & Timothy J. O’Neill Professor of Global Health Law, Georgetown Law
Prof. M. Gregg Bloche, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, Georgetown Law
Prof. Timothy M. Westmoreland, Professor from Practice, Georgetown Law
Moderator: Patrick Lyons, Co-President, The Federalist Society's Georgetown Student Chapter

Visit our website – https://RegProject.org​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44491797Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:35:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn Friday, April 16, 2021, the Federalist Society's Georgetown Student Chapter hosted a webinar featuring professors Gregg Bloche, Larry Gostin, David Hyman, and Timothy Westmoreland discussing the current state of healthcare policy in the United...Featuring:

Prof. David A. Hyman, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Health Law & Policy, Georgetown Law
Prof. Lawrence O. Gostin, Founding Linda D. & Timothy J. O’Neill Professor of Global Health Law, Georgetown Law
Prof. M. Gregg Bloche, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, Georgetown Law
Prof. Timothy M. Westmoreland, Professor from Practice, Georgetown Law
Moderator: Patrick Lyons, Co-President, The Federalist Society's Georgetown Student Chapter

Visit our website – https://RegProject.org​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3556healthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/resolved-that-congress-should-pass-h-r-1Featuring:

Bradley A Smith, Chairman and Founder, Institute for Free Speech
Daniel I. Weiner, Deputy Director, Election Reform Program, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU Law
Moderator: David Vandenberg, Associate Attorney, Rincon Law Group, PC; The Federalist Society’s El Paso Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44453964Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:26:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 8, 2021, the Federalist Society's El Paso Lawyers Chapter hosted a debate between Bradley A. Smith and Daniel I. Weiner on H.R. 1 and the future of election law. Featuring: Bradley A Smith, Chairman and Founder, Institute for Free Speech...Featuring:

Bradley A Smith, Chairman and Founder, Institute for Free Speech
Daniel I. Weiner, Deputy Director, Election Reform Program, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU Law
Moderator: David Vandenberg, Associate Attorney, Rincon Law Group, PC; The Federalist Society’s El Paso Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3626civil rights,election law,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/environmental-problems-in-eastern-europeFeaturing:

Fred L. Smith, President, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Prof. E. Donald Elliott, General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency
Prof. Valentin Katasonov, Russian Institute for Political and Social Studies
Moderator: Allen Weinstein, President, Center for Democracy

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44453825Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:15:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 30- December 1, 1990, the Federalist Society hosted its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Hotel InterContinental in New Orleans, Louisiana, titled "Legal Systems in Transition: New Directions for Eastern Europe." The second day of...Featuring:

Fred L. Smith, President, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Prof. E. Donald Elliott, General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency
Prof. Valentin Katasonov, Russian Institute for Political and Social Studies
Moderator: Allen Weinstein, President, Center for Democracy

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Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Matthew Platkin, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Former Chief Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
Moderator: Ryan Goodwin, The Federalist Society's New Jersey Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44408324Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:45:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 31, 2021, the Federalist Society's New Jersey Lawyers Chapter hosted a debate between Matthew Platkin and Ilan Wurman about the proper use of executive powers during times of crisis. Featuring: Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor,...Featuring:

Prof. Ilan Wurman, Associate Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Matthew Platkin, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Former Chief Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
Moderator: Ryan Goodwin, The Federalist Society's New Jersey Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3918administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/dc-statehood-constitutional-or-notFeaturing:

Zack Smith, Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies
Dr. Luis Fuentes-Rohwer, Professor of Law and Harry T. Ice Faculty Fellow, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Moderator: Christopher Brooks, The Federalist Society's Harrisburg Lawyers Chapter; Professor of History, East Stroudsburg University

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44392421Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:05:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2021, the Harrisburg Lawyers Chapter hosted a debate on the constitutionality of DC statehood. Featuring: Zack Smith, Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies Dr. Luis Fuentes-Rohwer,...Featuring:

Zack Smith, Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies
Dr. Luis Fuentes-Rohwer, Professor of Law and Harry T. Ice Faculty Fellow, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Moderator: Christopher Brooks, The Federalist Society's Harrisburg Lawyers Chapter; Professor of History, East Stroudsburg University

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3825civil rights,constitution,election law,federalism,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/property-rights-and-the-new-legal-order-Featuring:

Pavel Bratinka, Legislature of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Judge Alex Kozinski, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Prof. Andrzej Rapaczynski, Columbia Law School
Moderator: Edwin Meese III, former Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: Janice Calabresi, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44350305Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:00:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 30- December 1, 1990, the Federalist Society hosted its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Hotel InterContinental in New Orleans, Louisiana, titled "Legal Systems in Transition: New Directions for Eastern Europe." The conference's...Featuring:

Pavel Bratinka, Legislature of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Judge Alex Kozinski, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Prof. Andrzej Rapaczynski, Columbia Law School
Moderator: Edwin Meese III, former Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: Janice Calabresi, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5648environmental law & property r,foreign policy,international law & trade,property lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-section-230The average American can't cite specific provisions of the US Code, but Section 230 is a notable exception. Few statutes have generated as much controversy and debate, and arguably have had as much impact on American political discourse. Has Section 230 become a tool of abuse for tech monopolies, or is it an essential mechanism for defending internet freedom?
Featuring:

Josh Hammer, Counsel, The Internet Accountability Project
Jennifer Huddleston, Director of Technology and Innovation Policy, American Action Forum
Moderator: Thomas Johnson, Former General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission
Introduction: Ben Field, DC Young Lawyers Chapter

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Featuring:

Josh Hammer, Counsel, The Internet Accountability Project
Jennifer Huddleston, Director of Technology and Innovation Policy, American Action Forum
Moderator: Thomas Johnson, Former General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission
Introduction: Ben Field, DC Young Lawyers Chapter

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Justice Holly M. Kirby, Tennessee Supreme Court
Moderator: J. Gregory Grisham, Of Counsel, Fisher & Phillips, LLP; The Federalist Society Memphis Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44320047Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:25:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 25, 2021, the Federalist Society's Memphis Lawyers Chapter hosted Justice Holly M. Kirby of the Tennessee Supreme Court via webinar to discuss the Tennessee Constitution. Featuring: Justice Holly M. Kirby, Tennessee Supreme Court...Featuring:

Justice Holly M. Kirby, Tennessee Supreme Court
Moderator: J. Gregory Grisham, Of Counsel, Fisher & Phillips, LLP; The Federalist Society Memphis Lawyers Chapter

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Timothy P. Carney, Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Nicholas Primrose, The Federalist Society's Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44308126Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:59:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 2, 2021, Tim Carney joined the Federalist Society's Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter for a discussion on his latest book, Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse. Along with the book, Mr. Carney gave reactions to the 2020...Featuring:

Timothy P. Carney, Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Nicholas Primrose, The Federalist Society's Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3807culture,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-kentuckys-attorney-gFeaturing:

Daniel Cameron, Attorney General of Kentucky
Chad Meredith, Solicitor General of Kentucky
Introduction: Tom Travis, Associate, Wyant, Tarrant and Combs LLP; The Federalist Society's Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44277639Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:39:39 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March, 10, 2021, the Federalist Society's Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter hosted the Attorney General of Kentucky, Daniel Cameron, and the first Solicitor General of Kentucky, Chad Meredith, to discuss their respective offices. Featuring:...Featuring:

Daniel Cameron, Attorney General of Kentucky
Chad Meredith, Solicitor General of Kentucky
Introduction: Tom Travis, Associate, Wyant, Tarrant and Combs LLP; The Federalist Society's Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3479federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/welcome-opening-address-by-richard-thornFeaturing:

Dr. Allen Weinstein, President, The Center for Democracy
Harvey C. Koch, Koch & Rouse
Paul Hardy, Lieutenant Governor, Louisiana
Richard Thornburgh, Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: David McIntosh, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44263246Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:55:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 30- December 1, 1990, the Federalist Society hosted its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Hotel InterContinental in New Orleans, Louisiana., titled "Legal Systems in Transition: New Directions for Eastern Europe." The conference...Featuring:

Dr. Allen Weinstein, President, The Center for Democracy
Harvey C. Koch, Koch & Rouse
Paul Hardy, Lieutenant Governor, Louisiana
Richard Thornburgh, Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: David McIntosh, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3249foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national secur,philosophy,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/when-politics-is-a-firing-offense-do-antFeaturing:

Walter Olson, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Prof. Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law; Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Introduction: Ryan Costa, Assistant Unit Head, Defensive Litigation Unit, Delaware Department of Justice; The Federalist Society's Delaware Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44207151Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:24:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 5, 2021, the Federalist Society's Delaware and Pittsburgh Lawyers Chapters co-hosted a discussion between Todd Zywicki and Walter Olson on anti-discrimination law and its affects on free speech in the workplace. Featuring: Walter Olson,...Featuring:

Walter Olson, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Prof. Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law; Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Introduction: Ryan Costa, Assistant Unit Head, Defensive Litigation Unit, Delaware Department of Justice; The Federalist Society's Delaware Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3527culture,first amendment,free speech & election law,labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-social-media-free-speech-and-sectFeaturing:

Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Berin Szoka, President, TechFreedom
Moderator: Alex Brockmeyer, Shareholder, Boyle, Leonard & Anderson, P.A.; The Federalist Society's Southwest Florida Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44204363Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:05:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 18, 2021, the Federalist Society's Southwest Florida Lawyers Chapter hosted Prof. Eugene Volokh and Berin Szoka to debate issues surrounding social media, free speech, and Section 230. Featuring: Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz...Featuring:

Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Berin Szoka, President, TechFreedom
Moderator: Alex Brockmeyer, Shareholder, Boyle, Leonard & Anderson, P.A.; The Federalist Society's Southwest Florida Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3710free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/on-trial-the-bork-nomination-archive-colFeaturing:

Prof. Michael McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School
Andrew Frey, Mayer, Brown & Platt
Thomas Sowell, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Alan Morrison, Public Citizen Litigation Group
Marcia Greenberger, Co-Founder, National Women's Law Center
Moderator: Morton Kondracke, Panelist, The McLaughlin Group

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44166121Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 11, 1987, the Federalist Society held a trial-style debate covering the debate surrounding the nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. Titled "On Trial: The Bork Nomination," the event was televised on WXXI-TV in Rochester, New...Featuring:

Prof. Michael McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School
Andrew Frey, Mayer, Brown & Platt
Thomas Sowell, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Alan Morrison, Public Citizen Litigation Group
Marcia Greenberger, Co-Founder, National Women's Law Center
Moderator: Morton Kondracke, Panelist, The McLaughlin Group

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3296supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-the-future-of-the-missouri-constMissourians will vote in 2022 whether or not to have a constitutional convention. But why wait? Pending legislation proposes changes to the initiative petition process.
Introduction12:00 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Stephanie Bell, Partner, Ellinger and Associates LLC

The Future of the Missouri Constitution: Constitutional Convention? Initiative Petition Reform?12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

James R. Layton, Of Counsel, Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C.
Lowell Pearson, Office Managing Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Rep. John Wiemann, Speaker pro tempore, Missouri House of Representatives (MO-103)
Moderator: Judge Stephen R. Clark, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Introduction: Mark Bremer, Partner, Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44069789Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:50:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 8, 2021, the Federalist Society's Missouri lawyers chapters held a statewide conference via webinar. The conference opened with a panel on "The Future of the Missouri Constitution: Constitutional Convention? Initiative Petition Reform?"....Missourians will vote in 2022 whether or not to have a constitutional convention. But why wait? Pending legislation proposes changes to the initiative petition process.
Introduction12:00 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Stephanie Bell, Partner, Ellinger and Associates LLC

The Future of the Missouri Constitution: Constitutional Convention? Initiative Petition Reform?12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

James R. Layton, Of Counsel, Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C.
Lowell Pearson, Office Managing Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Rep. John Wiemann, Speaker pro tempore, Missouri House of Representatives (MO-103)
Moderator: Judge Stephen R. Clark, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Introduction: Mark Bremer, Partner, Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5278federalist society,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-bail-me-outCo-Chairs Amy Fite and James R. Hobbs of the Missouri Supreme Court Task Force on Criminal Justice, a task force created as bail processes from jurisdictions across the country were being litigated and found unconstitutional, discussed changes to Missouri’s pre-trial release procedures.
Featuring:

Amy Fite, Prosecuting Attorney, Christian County, Missouri
James R. Hobbs, Wyrsch, Hobbs, Mirakian, P.C.
Moderator: Jennifer Bukowsky, Attorney

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44069761Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:50:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 8, 2021, the Federalist Society's Missouri lawyers chapters held a statewide conference via webinar. The final panel of the conference was titled "Bail Me Out?". Co-Chairs Amy Fite and James R. Hobbs of the Missouri Supreme Court Task Force...Co-Chairs Amy Fite and James R. Hobbs of the Missouri Supreme Court Task Force on Criminal Justice, a task force created as bail processes from jurisdictions across the country were being litigated and found unconstitutional, discussed changes to Missouri’s pre-trial release procedures.
Featuring:

Amy Fite, Prosecuting Attorney, Christian County, Missouri
James R. Hobbs, Wyrsch, Hobbs, Mirakian, P.C.
Moderator: Jennifer Bukowsky, Attorney

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2222criminal law & procedure,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-a-cleaner-missouri-redistrictinThis panel covered timing issues, local community districting, committee members, federal civil rights issues, and partisan gerrymandering as a constitutional consideration.
Featuring:

Marc H. Ellinger, Ellinger and Associates LLC
Charles W. Hatfield, Stinson LLP
State Sen. Cindy O' Laughlin, Missouri State Senate (MO-18)
Moderator: Edward D. Greim, Graves Garrett LLC

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Featuring:

Marc H. Ellinger, Ellinger and Associates LLC
Charles W. Hatfield, Stinson LLP
State Sen. Cindy O' Laughlin, Missouri State Senate (MO-18)
Moderator: Edward D. Greim, Graves Garrett LLC

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Judge Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Randy Barnett, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Prof. Grover Rees, III, University of Texas School of Law
Judge Morris S. Arnold, United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Moderator: T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr., Presidential Advisor, Domestic Affairs

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44053166Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:40:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 7-8, 1986, The Federalist Society hosted its annual National Student Symposium at Stanford Law School. The topic of the conference was "The First Amendment: Constitutional Principles & Public Policy." The conference's final panel covered...Featuring:

Judge Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Randy Barnett, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Prof. Grover Rees, III, University of Texas School of Law
Judge Morris S. Arnold, United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Moderator: T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr., Presidential Advisor, Domestic Affairs

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Paul Avelar, Managing Attorney, Arizona Office, Institute for Justice
Introduction: Chad Pekron, Managing Counsel, Appellate and Strategic Litigation, Walmart; The Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43963632Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:50:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 1, 2021, the Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter hosted Paul Avelar to discuss occupational licensing. Featuring: Paul Avelar, Managing Attorney, Arizona Office, Institute for Justice Introduction: Chad Pekron, Managing...Featuring:

Paul Avelar, Managing Attorney, Arizona Office, Institute for Justice
Introduction: Chad Pekron, Managing Counsel, Appellate and Strategic Litigation, Walmart; The Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3531labor & employment law,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-supreme-court-of-georgia-a-retrospecFeaturing:

Hon. Keith Blackwell, Senior Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP; former Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia
Introduction: Josh Belinfante, Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC; The Federalist Society's Atlanta Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43957727Fri, 19 Mar 2021 04:40:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 25, 2021, The Federalist Society's Atlanta Lawyers Chapter hosted Hon. Keith Blackwell, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, for a retrospective look at the Supreme Court of Georgia. Featuring: Hon. Keith Blackwell, Senior...Featuring:

Hon. Keith Blackwell, Senior Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP; former Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia
Introduction: Josh Belinfante, Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC; The Federalist Society's Atlanta Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3701state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/past-is-prologue-a-discussion-of-the-firFeaturing:

Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA Law and a recognized First Amendment expert
Casey Mattox, Vice President of Legal Strategy, Americans for Prosperity and a regular First Amendment litigator
Introduction: Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins; The Federalist Society's Columbia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43861965Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:05:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 19, 2021, the Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia Lawyers Chapters hosted Eugene Volokh and Casey Mattox for a discussion on the First Amendment and Rule 8.4. Featuring: Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor...Featuring:

Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA Law and a recognized First Amendment expert
Casey Mattox, Vice President of Legal Strategy, Americans for Prosperity and a regular First Amendment litigator
Introduction: Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins; The Federalist Society's Columbia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3700first amendment,free speech & election law,professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-the-freedom-of-religion-archiveFeaturing:

Prof. Michael McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Arthur Spitzer, Legal Director, ACLU of the District of Columbia
Prof. Henry M. Holzer, Brooklyn Law School
Prof. Robert L. Cord, Northeastern University
Moderator: Judge John T. Noonan, Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Mitchell Edwards, President, The Federalist Society's Stanford Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43857891Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:35:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 7-8, 1986, The Federalist Society hosted its annual National Student Symposium at Stanford Law School. The topic of the conference was "The First Amendment: Constitutional Principles & Public Policy." The second day of the conference...Featuring:

Prof. Michael McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Arthur Spitzer, Legal Director, ACLU of the District of Columbia
Prof. Henry M. Holzer, Brooklyn Law School
Prof. Robert L. Cord, Northeastern University
Moderator: Judge John T. Noonan, Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Mitchell Edwards, President, The Federalist Society's Stanford Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5921constitution,first amendment,religious liberties,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/covid-19-lockdowns-and-other-restrictionFeaturing:

Ilya Shapiro, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Prof. William Vazquez Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Introduction: John Ross Serrano, Attorney; The Federalist Society's Puerto Rico Lawyers Chapter
Introduction: Omar Andino, Deputy Solicitor General, Puerto Rico Department of Justice; The Federalist Society's Puerto Rico Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43815647Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:30:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 8, 2021, the Federalist Society's Puerto Rico Lawyers Chapter and Puerto Rico Student Chapters co-hosted Ilya Shapiro and Prof. William Vazquez Irizarry to discuss COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions and their impact on individual...Featuring:

Ilya Shapiro, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Prof. William Vazquez Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Introduction: John Ross Serrano, Attorney; The Federalist Society's Puerto Rico Lawyers Chapter
Introduction: Omar Andino, Deputy Solicitor General, Puerto Rico Department of Justice; The Federalist Society's Puerto Rico Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3247constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of powcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2021-oklahoma-legislative-previewFeaturing:

State Senator Julie Daniels, Judiciary Committee Chair, Oklahoma Senate (OK-29)
Moderator: Mithun Mansinghani, Solicitor General, State of Oklahoma; The Federalist Society's Oklahoma City Lawyers Chapter
Introduction: Adam Doverspike, Shareholder, GableGotwals; President, The Federalist Society's Tulsa Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43799129Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:09:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 4, 2021, Oklahoma State Senator Julie Daniels, the Oklahoma Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, joined the Federalist Society's Oklahoma City and Tulsa Lawyers Chapters to preview the 2021 Oklahoma legislative session. Featuring: State...Featuring:

State Senator Julie Daniels, Judiciary Committee Chair, Oklahoma Senate (OK-29)
Moderator: Mithun Mansinghani, Solicitor General, State of Oklahoma; The Federalist Society's Oklahoma City Lawyers Chapter
Introduction: Adam Doverspike, Shareholder, GableGotwals; President, The Federalist Society's Tulsa Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3085state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-the-political-process-and-the-fiFeaturing:

Judge Robert Bork, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Prof. Lillian Bevier, Stanford Law School
Prof. Geoffrey Stone, University of Chicago Law School
Charles Cooper, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice
Moderator: Dean John Hart Ely, Stanford Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43751959Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:34:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 7-8, 1986, The Federalist Society hosted its annual National Student Symposium at Stanford Law School. The topic of the conference was "The First Amendment: Constitutional Principles & Public Policy." The first day of the conference...Featuring:

Judge Robert Bork, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Prof. Lillian Bevier, Stanford Law School
Prof. Geoffrey Stone, University of Chicago Law School
Charles Cooper, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice
Moderator: Dean John Hart Ely, Stanford Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6501constitution,first amendment,founding era & history,philosophy,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/kisor-and-gundy-the-future-of-administraFeaturing:

Erin M. Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center
Jennifer Nou, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Introduction: Hallie Saunders, Programming Director, The Federalist Society’s Chicago Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43709542Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:44:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 15, 2021, Erin M. Hawley and Jennifer Nou joined the Federalist Society’s Chicago Student Chapter for a discussion on the future of administrative law. Featuring: Erin M. Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law...Featuring:

Erin M. Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center
Jennifer Nou, Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Introduction: Hallie Saunders, Programming Director, The Federalist Society’s Chicago Student Chapter

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Judge Robert H. Bork, American Enterprise Institute
Introduction: Erwin Glikes, The Free Press

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43638105Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:18:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." The conference concluded with...Featuring:

Judge Robert H. Bork, American Enterprise Institute
Introduction: Erwin Glikes, The Free Press

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2966federalism & separation of pow,foreign policy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-from-florida-attorney-general-asFeaturing:

Attorney General Ashley Moody, State of Florida
Introduction: Charbel J. Barakat, Chief Counsel, Florida/Mid-Atlantic Region, D.R. Horton, Inc.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43623490Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:21:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30, 2021, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Ashley Moody, the Attorney General for Florida, offered a...Featuring:

Attorney General Ashley Moody, State of Florida
Introduction: Charbel J. Barakat, Chief Counsel, Florida/Mid-Atlantic Region, D.R. Horton, Inc.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3311federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/session-ii-scotus-after-the-barrett-confHow will the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett affect the Supreme Court's docket? This panel considered her confirmation, discussing how cases involving religious liberties, the Second Amendment, health care, administrative law, immigration, election issues and other pressing hot legal topics could be affected by the new balance on the Court.
Featuring:

Christopher Mills, Constitutional Law Fellow, Becket Fund
Prof. Phillip Munoz, Tocqueville Associate Professor of Religion and Public Life, Department of Political Science, Concurrent Associate Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame
Amy Swearer, Legal Fellow, Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation
James Percival, Chief Deputy Solicitor General, Florida
Moderator: Hon. Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, United States District Judge, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Introduction: Eliot Peace, President, Tampa Bay Federalist Society Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43623290Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:09:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30, 2021, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The topic for the second panel was "SCOTUS after the Barrett...How will the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett affect the Supreme Court's docket? This panel considered her confirmation, discussing how cases involving religious liberties, the Second Amendment, health care, administrative law, immigration, election issues and other pressing hot legal topics could be affected by the new balance on the Court.
Featuring:

Christopher Mills, Constitutional Law Fellow, Becket Fund
Prof. Phillip Munoz, Tocqueville Associate Professor of Religion and Public Life, Department of Political Science, Concurrent Associate Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame
Amy Swearer, Legal Fellow, Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation
James Percival, Chief Deputy Solicitor General, Florida
Moderator: Hon. Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, United States District Judge, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Introduction: Eliot Peace, President, Tampa Bay Federalist Society Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5143administrative law & regulatio,election law,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,healthcare,religious liberties,second amendment,separation of powers,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/session-i-covid-and-separation-of-powersThe last year has seen the virtually unprecedented use of government powers at the state and local level in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. On what legal authority have these government actors premised their actions, and what can we expect from the federal government should conditions become more volatile and perhaps invite a federal response? What is the proper role for a government of limited powers when facing a once-in-a-century emergency?
Featuring:

Joseph Jacquot, Shareholder, Gunster, and former General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Hon. Simone Marstiller, Secretary, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Chad Mizelle, Former Acting General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security
Hon. Paul Renner, Member, Florida House of Representatives
Moderator: James Uthmeier, Acting General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43623195Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:01:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30, 2021, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The first panel of the conference discussed "Covid and...The last year has seen the virtually unprecedented use of government powers at the state and local level in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. On what legal authority have these government actors premised their actions, and what can we expect from the federal government should conditions become more volatile and perhaps invite a federal response? What is the proper role for a government of limited powers when facing a once-in-a-century emergency?
Featuring:

Joseph Jacquot, Shareholder, Gunster, and former General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Hon. Simone Marstiller, Secretary, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Chad Mizelle, Former Acting General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security
Hon. Paul Renner, Member, Florida House of Representatives
Moderator: James Uthmeier, Acting General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4419constitution,federalism & separation of pow,healthcare,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-address-by-white-house-counsel-Featuring:

C. Boyden Gray, White House Counsel
Introduction: Steven Calabresi, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43402118Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:34:51 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." The second day of the...Featuring:

C. Boyden Gray, White House Counsel
Introduction: Steven Calabresi, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>1416federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/an-inside-look-at-the-department-of-justFeaturing:

Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Judge, who previously served as the Principal Deputy and Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division at the United States Department of Justice
Hon. David DeVillers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio
Moderator: Robert Alt, President and CEO, The Buckeye Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43350601Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 21, 2021, the Federalist Society's Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland lawyers chapters hosted a virtual conversation with two of Ohio's own, Judge Chad Readler and US Attorney David DeVillers, who shared their extraordinary experiences and...Featuring:

Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Judge, who previously served as the Principal Deputy and Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division at the United States Department of Justice
Hon. David DeVillers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio
Moderator: Robert Alt, President and CEO, The Buckeye Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3947criminal law & procedure,federalism,federalism & separation of powcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-the-appropriation-power-and-theFeaturing:

William Barr, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Louis Fisher, Congressional Research Service
Prof. Geoffrey Miller, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Kate Stith, Yale Law School
Moderator: Edwin Meese III, The Heritage Foundation

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43287088Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." The fourth panel covered "The...Featuring:

William Barr, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Louis Fisher, Congressional Research Service
Prof. Geoffrey Miller, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Kate Stith, Yale Law School
Moderator: Edwin Meese III, The Heritage Foundation

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5966article i initiative,constitution,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/congress-and-the-administrative-stateFeaturing:

Prof. Christopher J. Walker, John W. Bricker Professor of Law; Director, Washington, DC, Summer Program, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43253078Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:54:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 21, 2021, The Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and Columbia Student Chapter co-sponsored a webinar on "Congress and the Administrative State." In this portion of the program, Professor Christopher J. Walker gives a presentation on...Featuring:

Prof. Christopher J. Walker, John W. Bricker Professor of Law; Director, Washington, DC, Summer Program, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1019administrative law & regulatio,article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-congressional-control-of-the-aFeaturing:

Griffin Bell, King & Spalding
Michael Davidson, Counsel, U.S. Senate
L. Gordon Crovitz, Wall Street Journal
Prof. Peter Strauss, Columbia Law School
Moderator: Judge Stephen Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43167594Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:14:39 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." The third panel explored...Featuring:

Griffin Bell, King & Spalding
Michael Davidson, Counsel, U.S. Senate
L. Gordon Crovitz, Wall Street Journal
Prof. Peter Strauss, Columbia Law School
Moderator: Judge Stephen Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6015article i initiative,constitution,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/scotus-stops-cuomo-s-covid-synagogue-tarFeaturing:

Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Pepper
Introduction: Daniel Blomberg, Becket Law
Moderator: Miles Coleman, Nelson Mullins

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43150594Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:47:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn December 17, 2020, the Federalist Society's Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, South Carolina Lawyers Chapters hosted an online webinar titled "SCOTUS Stops Cuomo's COVID Synagogue Targeting." The event featured Misha Tseytlin, counsel for the...Featuring:

Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Pepper
Introduction: Daniel Blomberg, Becket Law
Moderator: Miles Coleman, Nelson Mullins

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3446healthcare,religious liberties,religious liberty,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-senator-charles-robb-Featuring:

Senator Charles Robb, U.S. Senate (VA)
Introduction: Allen Weinstein, Center for Democracy

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43046071Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:00:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." The second day of the...Featuring:

Senator Charles Robb, U.S. Senate (VA)
Introduction: Allen Weinstein, Center for Democracy

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>1516federalism & separation of pow,international law & trade,international & national secur,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/does-the-road-to-the-bench-influence-judFeaturing:

Hon. Lee Rudofsky, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Hon. Brian Buescher, Judge, United States District Court, District of Nebraska
Hon. Steven Seeger, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Moderator: Chad Pekron, Lead Counsel, Appellate, Walmart; President, The Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42813216Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:14:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn December 14, 2020, the Little Rock, Nebraska, and Chicago Lawyers Chapters co-hosted Judges Steven Seeger, Lee Rudofsky, and Brian Buescher for a riveting discussion on their career paths leading to becoming judges. The judges shared their advice...Featuring:

Hon. Lee Rudofsky, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Hon. Brian Buescher, Judge, United States District Court, District of Nebraska
Hon. Steven Seeger, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Moderator: Chad Pekron, Lead Counsel, Appellate, Walmart; President, The Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3338federal courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-2020-elections-what-worked-and-what-Featuring:

Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Harmeet Dhillon, Founding Partner, Dhillon Law Group Inc.
Jerry Goldfeder, Special Counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP and Adjunct Professor, Fordham University School of Law
Moderator: Prof. Michael Moreland, University Professor of Law and Religion & Director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy
Introduction: Louis Capozzi, The Federalist Society's Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42812888Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:37:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe year 2020 is not our country's final election. After an election dominated by rule changes, court battles, and allegations of fraud, what have we learned? On December 16, 2020, the Federalist Society's Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, New...Featuring:

Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Harmeet Dhillon, Founding Partner, Dhillon Law Group Inc.
Jerry Goldfeder, Special Counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP and Adjunct Professor, Fordham University School of Law
Moderator: Prof. Michael Moreland, University Professor of Law and Religion & Director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy
Introduction: Louis Capozzi, The Federalist Society's Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4109constitution,election law,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-agency-autonomy-and-the-unitary-Featuring:

Mr. Terry Eastland, National Legal Center for the Public Interest
Prof. E. Donald Elliot, Yale Law School
Judge Laurence Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
Moderator: Judge Stephen Breyer, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42538715Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:15:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." The first panel discussed...Featuring:

Mr. Terry Eastland, National Legal Center for the Public Interest
Prof. E. Donald Elliot, Yale Law School
Judge Laurence Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
Moderator: Judge Stephen Breyer, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5744administrative law & regulatio,constitution,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-attorney-general-richFeaturing:

Hon. Richard Thornburgh, Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: E. Spencer Abraham, Deputy Chief of Staff for Vice President Dan Quayle
Introduction: David McIntosh, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42437550Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:55:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 19-20, 1990, The Federalist Society hosted a conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "The Presidency & Congress: Constitutionally Separated and Shared Powers." Attorney General Richard...Featuring:

Hon. Richard Thornburgh, Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: E. Spencer Abraham, Deputy Chief of Staff for Vice President Dan Quayle
Introduction: David McIntosh, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2741constitution,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-fcc-chairman-ajit-paFeaturing:

Chairman Ajit Pai, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Brad Larson, Regulatory Transparency Project Series Chair, the Federalist Society's Columbia Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42385618Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:57:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 30, 2020, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai joined the Federalist Society's Columbia Law Student Chapter for a wide-ranging discussion on net neutrality, Section 230, and more, in an online Q&A co-sponsored by the Federalist Society's Regulatory...Featuring:

Chairman Ajit Pai, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Brad Larson, Regulatory Transparency Project Series Chair, the Federalist Society's Columbia Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2038administrative law & regulatio,regulatory transparency projec,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/civil-liberties-and-covid-19-shelter-in-Featuring:

Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Introduction: Greg Grisham, Fisher Phillips

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42321204Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 19, 2020, the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project and the Memphis Lawyers Chapter co-hosted an online event discussing "Civil Liberties and COVID-19 Shelter in Place Orders." Featuring: Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle...Featuring:

Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Introduction: Greg Grisham, Fisher Phillips

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3767administrative law & regulatio,civil rights,constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-nominations-and-the-perilsFeaturing:

Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer, National Review Online
Introduction: Chad Pekron, Walmart

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42321112Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:51:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 17, 2020, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and the Little Rock Lawyers Chapter cohosted a webinar on Supreme Court nominations and the perils of court-packing. Featuring: Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer, National Review...Featuring:

Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer, National Review Online
Introduction: Chad Pekron, Walmart

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3412article i initiative,constitution,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-the-role-of-the-legislative-andFeaturing:

Prof. Robert Nagel, University of Colorado Law School
Prof. Burt Neuborne, New York University Law School
John Harrison, Associate Deputy Attorney General of the United States
Steven Ross, Counsel for the House of Representatives
Moderator: Prof. Daniel Polsby, Northwestern Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42320981Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:41:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 3-5, 1987, the Federalist Society's Chicago Student Chapter hosted the sixth annual National Student Symposium at the University of Chicago Law School. The symposium's fourth panel discussed "The Role of the Legislative and Executive Branches...Featuring:

Prof. Robert Nagel, University of Colorado Law School
Prof. Burt Neuborne, New York University Law School
John Harrison, Associate Deputy Attorney General of the United States
Steven Ross, Counsel for the House of Representatives
Moderator: Prof. Daniel Polsby, Northwestern Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5855constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/an-interview-with-former-wisconsin-supreAppointed to Wisconsin’s high court in 2016 by then-governor Scott Walker, Justice Kelly quickly distinguished himself as one of the Court’s most vocal and consistent advocates for textualism and originalism. Justice Kelly made the most of his four-year tenure on the high court, resolving a host of high-profile cases ranging from gun rights to warrantless home inspections and, perhaps most notably, beating the US Supreme Court to the punch in ending judicial deference to administrative agencies at the state level. Matthew Fernholz, the president of the Federalist Society's Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter, interviewed Justice Kelly about his remarkable time on the court and his plans for the future.
Speaker:

Hon. Daniel Kelly, Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Moderator: Matthew Fernholz, Cramer, Multhauf & Hammes, LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42320743Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:23:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 17, 2020, the Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter hosted an online interview with former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly. Appointed to Wisconsin’s high court in 2016 by then-governor Scott Walker, Justice Kelly quickly...Appointed to Wisconsin’s high court in 2016 by then-governor Scott Walker, Justice Kelly quickly distinguished himself as one of the Court’s most vocal and consistent advocates for textualism and originalism. Justice Kelly made the most of his four-year tenure on the high court, resolving a host of high-profile cases ranging from gun rights to warrantless home inspections and, perhaps most notably, beating the US Supreme Court to the punch in ending judicial deference to administrative agencies at the state level. Matthew Fernholz, the president of the Federalist Society's Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter, interviewed Justice Kelly about his remarkable time on the court and his plans for the future.
Speaker:

Hon. Daniel Kelly, Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Moderator: Matthew Fernholz, Cramer, Multhauf & Hammes, LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3472administrative law & regulatio,constitution,jurisprudence,philosophy,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-discussion-a-discussion-with-prIn the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, the country is re-examining fundamental aspects both of our society and how we talk about changing it. In order to undertake that examination in a spirit of honesty and free inquiry, one view holds that participants need to feel free from the danger, and sometimes, as we have seen, the reality, of punishment or intimidation for taking an unpopular point of view. Those holding this view are concerned that we seem to be entering an era of enforced conformity to a new norm—that America is systemically racist, and that a failure to accept and acknowledge this fact is disqualifying from having a place in academia, in public life, or even in the private sector. They are concerned that the radical changes being called for ignore the pillars of the successful American experiment that ultimately led from slavery to the outlawing of racial segregation, and that these changes will do grave harm both to American society as a whole and to the radical changes’ intended beneficiaries.
On the other hand, some believe that our society is so inherently degraded by racism that a fundamental change is justified from the old ways of how we have felt we can think and speak about these issues. The thought is that the traditional notions of free speech and free thought are themselves devices that support oppression, and inevitably are employed to prop up established practices and ways of thinking that have created, and perpetuate, racial inequity. This view holds that those who have been harmed by racism are only further harmed by a so-called “balanced” discussion of their grievances.
Professors George and West will address whether both society, and the ways in which we can discuss its virtues and its deficiencies, are in need of fundamental change.
Featuring:

Prof. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence; Director, James Madison Program, Pinceton University
Prof. Cornel West, Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy, Harvard University
Moderator: Mrs. Jennifer C. Braceras, Director, Independent Woman’s Law Center
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42239561Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 12, 2020, The Federalist Society hosted an online showcase discussion for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention with Professors Robert George of Princeton and Cornel West of Harvard. The title of the panel was "Showcase Discussion: A...In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, the country is re-examining fundamental aspects both of our society and how we talk about changing it. In order to undertake that examination in a spirit of honesty and free inquiry, one view holds that participants need to feel free from the danger, and sometimes, as we have seen, the reality, of punishment or intimidation for taking an unpopular point of view. Those holding this view are concerned that we seem to be entering an era of enforced conformity to a new norm—that America is systemically racist, and that a failure to accept and acknowledge this fact is disqualifying from having a place in academia, in public life, or even in the private sector. They are concerned that the radical changes being called for ignore the pillars of the successful American experiment that ultimately led from slavery to the outlawing of racial segregation, and that these changes will do grave harm both to American society as a whole and to the radical changes’ intended beneficiaries.
On the other hand, some believe that our society is so inherently degraded by racism that a fundamental change is justified from the old ways of how we have felt we can think and speak about these issues. The thought is that the traditional notions of free speech and free thought are themselves devices that support oppression, and inevitably are employed to prop up established practices and ways of thinking that have created, and perpetuate, racial inequity. This view holds that those who have been harmed by racism are only further harmed by a so-called “balanced” discussion of their grievances.
Professors George and West will address whether both society, and the ways in which we can discuss its virtues and its deficiencies, are in need of fundamental change.
Featuring:

Prof. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence; Director, James Madison Program, Pinceton University
Prof. Cornel West, Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy, Harvard University
Moderator: Mrs. Jennifer C. Braceras, Director, Independent Woman’s Law Center
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5180civil rights,constitution,culture,free speech & election law,philosophy,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/professional-responsibility-legal-educatThe Code of Judicial Conduct for federal judges and the Code of Judicial Conduct template for state judges, as modified by the States, both recognize the propriety of judges engaging in extrajudicial activities that are consistent with their role as judges, and counsel judges to avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in those activities. The federal and state templates differ, at least in part, because federal and state judges are selected in different ways. Put simply, we do not want our judges to hide in an ivory tower, but we also want them to behave as judges when providing the benefit of their experience. And, while we want judges to interact with the bar and the public, lawyers must be aware on the limitations on such judicial contacts. As a result, the notion of maintaining public confidence in the judiciary will be evaluated and enforced in different ways in each arena.
In January 2020, a draft advisory opinion from the Judicial Conference’s Committee on Codes of Conduct suggesting that federal judges ought not to be members of the Federalist Society or the American Constitution Society, but may be members of the American Bar Association, became public. That draft advisory opinion was based less on the actual activities of those organizations than on a belief that the public participation of judges in those organizations would further contribute to a public perception that judges are not non-partisan actors. The draft opinion was withdrawn, but its effects have lingered as lawyers, judges, law clerks, and law students have had to tiptoe around its implications.
This panel will consider some fundamental questions that swirl around the extrajudicial activities of judges, including those raised by the now withdrawn draft advisory opinion. For example, what are the core values that support the federal and state rules, and how do they differ? To the extent that we focus on public confidence in the judiciary, how should we evaluate it? Is public confidence in the judiciary capable of empirical evaluation or a matter of a priori judgment? Whose judgment matters: That of an average person? A reasonable person? A reasonable lawyer? A regulator applying one of those artificial constructs? What rules apply to a judge’s membership, holding office in, or participation in an organization, or writing and speaking?
Featuring:

Hon. Thomas B. Griffith, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.)
Mr. W. William Hodes, Owner and President, The William Hodes Law Firm
Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42239518Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:15:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 10, 2020, The Federalist Society's Professional Responsibility & Legal Education Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "Freedom of Association in the Legal Profession." The...The Code of Judicial Conduct for federal judges and the Code of Judicial Conduct template for state judges, as modified by the States, both recognize the propriety of judges engaging in extrajudicial activities that are consistent with their role as judges, and counsel judges to avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in those activities. The federal and state templates differ, at least in part, because federal and state judges are selected in different ways. Put simply, we do not want our judges to hide in an ivory tower, but we also want them to behave as judges when providing the benefit of their experience. And, while we want judges to interact with the bar and the public, lawyers must be aware on the limitations on such judicial contacts. As a result, the notion of maintaining public confidence in the judiciary will be evaluated and enforced in different ways in each arena.
In January 2020, a draft advisory opinion from the Judicial Conference’s Committee on Codes of Conduct suggesting that federal judges ought not to be members of the Federalist Society or the American Constitution Society, but may be members of the American Bar Association, became public. That draft advisory opinion was based less on the actual activities of those organizations than on a belief that the public participation of judges in those organizations would further contribute to a public perception that judges are not non-partisan actors. The draft opinion was withdrawn, but its effects have lingered as lawyers, judges, law clerks, and law students have had to tiptoe around its implications.
This panel will consider some fundamental questions that swirl around the extrajudicial activities of judges, including those raised by the now withdrawn draft advisory opinion. For example, what are the core values that support the federal and state rules, and how do they differ? To the extent that we focus on public confidence in the judiciary, how should we evaluate it? Is public confidence in the judiciary capable of empirical evaluation or a matter of a priori judgment? Whose judgment matters: That of an average person? A reasonable person? A reasonable lawyer? A regulator applying one of those artificial constructs? What rules apply to a judge’s membership, holding office in, or participation in an organization, or writing and speaking?
Featuring:

Hon. Thomas B. Griffith, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.)
Mr. W. William Hodes, Owner and President, The William Hodes Law Firm
Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4647constitution,first amendment,professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-separation-of-powers-emergencThe coronavirus pandemic spotlighted an issue that’s been increasingly relevant the last few years: the extra powers that government gets in emergencies. At the federal level, presidents have been declaring emergencies under the Watergate-era National Emergencies Act—which doesn’t itself grants powers but triggers over a thousand statutes—in a host of circumstances, sometimes controversial (like President Trump’s southern-border declaration in February 2019), others barely noticed (assorted economic sanctions under various presidents). Many of these seem to be permanent; we’re still living under declarations responding to the 1979 Iranian hostage-taking and 2006 Belarusian election fraud. At the state level, the police power to govern for the public health, safety, welfare, and morals has run into legitimacy problems, both as legislatures grumble that they’re not consulted for months on end and as citizens question seemingly arbitrary lines drawn around “essential” services that interfere with both enumerated and unenumerated constitutional rights. How do we reconcile the need for governments at all levels to move quickly with both federalism and the separation of powers?
Featuring:

Dr. John Eastman, Professor of Law, Dave E. Fowler Law School, Chapman University
Mr. Ilya Shapiro, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Ms. Elizabeth B. Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law; Co-Faculty Director, Korea Law Center; Director, Public Law & Policy Program, University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42165025Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 13, 2020, The Federalist Society's Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel discussed "Emergency Powers and the Rule of Law." The coronavirus pandemic...The coronavirus pandemic spotlighted an issue that’s been increasingly relevant the last few years: the extra powers that government gets in emergencies. At the federal level, presidents have been declaring emergencies under the Watergate-era National Emergencies Act—which doesn’t itself grants powers but triggers over a thousand statutes—in a host of circumstances, sometimes controversial (like President Trump’s southern-border declaration in February 2019), others barely noticed (assorted economic sanctions under various presidents). Many of these seem to be permanent; we’re still living under declarations responding to the 1979 Iranian hostage-taking and 2006 Belarusian election fraud. At the state level, the police power to govern for the public health, safety, welfare, and morals has run into legitimacy problems, both as legislatures grumble that they’re not consulted for months on end and as citizens question seemingly arbitrary lines drawn around “essential” services that interfere with both enumerated and unenumerated constitutional rights. How do we reconcile the need for governments at all levels to move quickly with both federalism and the separation of powers?
Featuring:

Dr. John Eastman, Professor of Law, Dave E. Fowler Law School, Chapman University
Mr. Ilya Shapiro, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Ms. Elizabeth B. Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law; Co-Faculty Director, Korea Law Center; Director, Public Law & Policy Program, University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5528constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/financial-services-e-commerce-agency-leaThe pandemic has accelerated the establishment of digital currencies, including central bank digital currencies (CBDC). One of the biggest draws of cryptocurrency and even the blockchain, in general, is its leaning towards decentralization. Even so, CBDCs are now in active pilot programs across the world with the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China all exploring the technology.
Proponents of CBDCs argue they will bring multiple advantages for an average consumer, including fast and cheap cross-border transactions, pseudo-anonymity, personal data protection, and international operability. However, Alexander Hamilton might ask if it is tendency of CBDCs to increase public and private credit. “The former gives power to the state, for the protection of its rights and interests; and the latter facilitates and extends the operations of commerce among individuals. Industry is increased, commodities are multiplied, agriculture and manufacturers flourish: and herein consists the true wealth and prosperity of a state."
Featuring:

Mr. Brian P. Brooks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, United States Department of the Treasury
Hon. Brent J. McIntosh, Undersecretary for International Affairs, United States Department of the Treasury
Hon. Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Moderator: Hon. Paul S. Atkins, Chief Executive Officer, Patomak Global Partners, LLC; Former Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164853Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:15:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 13, 2020, The Federalist Society's Financial Services & E-Commerce Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "Agency Leaders on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and the Evolution of a...The pandemic has accelerated the establishment of digital currencies, including central bank digital currencies (CBDC). One of the biggest draws of cryptocurrency and even the blockchain, in general, is its leaning towards decentralization. Even so, CBDCs are now in active pilot programs across the world with the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China all exploring the technology.
Proponents of CBDCs argue they will bring multiple advantages for an average consumer, including fast and cheap cross-border transactions, pseudo-anonymity, personal data protection, and international operability. However, Alexander Hamilton might ask if it is tendency of CBDCs to increase public and private credit. “The former gives power to the state, for the protection of its rights and interests; and the latter facilitates and extends the operations of commerce among individuals. Industry is increased, commodities are multiplied, agriculture and manufacturers flourish: and herein consists the true wealth and prosperity of a state."
Featuring:

Mr. Brian P. Brooks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, United States Department of the Treasury
Hon. Brent J. McIntosh, Undersecretary for International Affairs, United States Department of the Treasury
Hon. Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Moderator: Hon. Paul S. Atkins, Chief Executive Officer, Patomak Global Partners, LLC; Former Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4673financial services,financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/special-session-the-future-of-the-secondWith contrasting views from the two Presidential candidates, as well as the nomination of Judge Amy Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Second Amendment has once again become one of the foremost topics of discussion in the legal and political world.
Second Amendment issues have arisen in 2020 like never before. ‎The year started with “Second Amendment sanctuaries” in which almost all counties in Virginia, and many in other states, declared that proposed infringements on the right to keep and bear arms would not be enforced. The Virginia governor declared a state of emergency because of a planned protest in Richmond by gun owners, and although 22,000 protesters, many of them legally armed, attended, there was no reported violence. More recently, rioting and civil unrest have raised questions about citizens arming themselves and the use of potentially deadly force.
What constitutional protections, if any, are available to property owners wishing to protect their lives, livelihood, property, and communities? What is the correct constitutional analysis of restrictions on fundamental rights, including the Second Amendment, enacted in the midst of a nationwide pandemic and what role, if any, do traditional “police powers” play in analyzing those restrictions? What are the constitutional implications, if any, of criminal cases capturing headlines concerning the use of firearms by individual Americans such as Mark and Patricia McClosky, and Kyle Rittenhouse? The panel will discuss the Second Amendment implications of these timely issues.
Featuring:

Mr. Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Mr. John Ohlendorf, Associate, Cooper & Kirk, PLLC
Prof. Mark W. Smith, Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy: Presidential Scholar, The King’s College
Moderator: Hon. Thomas M. Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164601Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:05:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 13, 2020, The Federalist Society hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. This special session covered "The Future of the Second Amendment's Right to Keep and Bear Arms: From the Supreme Court to Social Unrest in...With contrasting views from the two Presidential candidates, as well as the nomination of Judge Amy Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Second Amendment has once again become one of the foremost topics of discussion in the legal and political world.
Second Amendment issues have arisen in 2020 like never before. ‎The year started with “Second Amendment sanctuaries” in which almost all counties in Virginia, and many in other states, declared that proposed infringements on the right to keep and bear arms would not be enforced. The Virginia governor declared a state of emergency because of a planned protest in Richmond by gun owners, and although 22,000 protesters, many of them legally armed, attended, there was no reported violence. More recently, rioting and civil unrest have raised questions about citizens arming themselves and the use of potentially deadly force.
What constitutional protections, if any, are available to property owners wishing to protect their lives, livelihood, property, and communities? What is the correct constitutional analysis of restrictions on fundamental rights, including the Second Amendment, enacted in the midst of a nationwide pandemic and what role, if any, do traditional “police powers” play in analyzing those restrictions? What are the constitutional implications, if any, of criminal cases capturing headlines concerning the use of firearms by individual Americans such as Mark and Patricia McClosky, and Kyle Rittenhouse? The panel will discuss the Second Amendment implications of these timely issues.
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Mr. Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Mr. John Ohlendorf, Associate, Cooper & Kirk, PLLC
Prof. Mark W. Smith, Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy: Presidential Scholar, The King’s College
Moderator: Hon. Thomas M. Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164512Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 12, 2020, The Federalist Society hosted a virtual address by Justice Samuel Alito as a part of the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. Featuring: Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court Introduction:...Featuring:

Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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Hon. Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.); Former Associate Judge, California Supreme Court
Introduction: Mrs. Lisa Ezell, Vice President and Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position or particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164467Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 12, 2020, The Federalist Society hosted a virtual address by Judge Janice Rodgers Brown as part of the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. Featuring: Hon. Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit...Featuring:

Hon. Janice Rogers Brown, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (ret.); Former Associate Judge, California Supreme Court
Introduction: Mrs. Lisa Ezell, Vice President and Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position or particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2784civil rights,constitution,culture,federal courts,first amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-the-presidency-and-theThe U.S. Constitution states that the president “shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” It also requires the President, before taking office, to swear (or affirm) that he or she will “faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.” Many believe that the Constitution, in creating a Presidency with sufficient energy to lead the country, contemplates that the President will have considerable discretion in how to go about this. At the same time, over the years, norms have developed to reinforce the idea that in the United States, executive power is to be exercised pursuant to law, and not as a tool to punish political enemies or to protect friends.
How does the rule of law both constrain and protect the Presidency? What role do norms play? Have the norms surrounding the President’s exercise of executive power eroded, and if so, why? What role have Congress, the media, social media, and other factors played? The panel will discuss these and other matters including possible reforms.
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Mr. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, Former White House Counsel
Hon. Jack L. Goldsmith, Professor of Law, Harvard University; Former Assistant Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Amb. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates; Former White House Counsel; Former Ambassador to the European Union
Hon. Theodore B. Olson, Partner, Gibson Dunn; Former United States Solicitor General
Moderator: Hon. Edith H. Jones, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164422Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:50:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 12, 2020, The Federalist Society hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The topic of the panel was "The Presidency and the Rule of Law." The U.S. Constitution states that the president “shall take care that...The U.S. Constitution states that the president “shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” It also requires the President, before taking office, to swear (or affirm) that he or she will “faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.” Many believe that the Constitution, in creating a Presidency with sufficient energy to lead the country, contemplates that the President will have considerable discretion in how to go about this. At the same time, over the years, norms have developed to reinforce the idea that in the United States, executive power is to be exercised pursuant to law, and not as a tool to punish political enemies or to protect friends.
How does the rule of law both constrain and protect the Presidency? What role do norms play? Have the norms surrounding the President’s exercise of executive power eroded, and if so, why? What role have Congress, the media, social media, and other factors played? The panel will discuss these and other matters including possible reforms.
Featuring:

Mr. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, Former White House Counsel
Hon. Jack L. Goldsmith, Professor of Law, Harvard University; Former Assistant Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Amb. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates; Former White House Counsel; Former Ambassador to the European Union
Hon. Theodore B. Olson, Partner, Gibson Dunn; Former United States Solicitor General
Moderator: Hon. Edith H. Jones, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor
Introduction: Mr. Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164325Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 12, 2020, The Federalist Society hosted a virtual address by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia as a part of the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. Featuring: Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor...Featuring:

Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor
Introduction: Mr. Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2276labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-law-social-justice-wokeHistorically, the rule of law and the concept of justice it represents supply two key roots of the American experiment. Some think the ideology underlying many of the recent protests challenges this experiment at its core and that its concept of justice arguably differs from that of our Framers. Indeed for some social justice advocates the concepts of the rule of law, justice, reason and discussion all are suspect at best and tools of oppression at worst. Are the protesters who hold this ideology reform minded or revolutionary? Do the critics of this movement underestimate the powerful currents behind the protests? What are possible or desirable responses to this challenge?
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Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Randall Kennedy, Michael R. Klein Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society (representing Prof. John O. McGinnis)
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor of Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Emerita, New York Law School; Former President, American Civil Liberties Union
Moderator: Hon. Kenneth K. Lee, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Randall Kennedy, Michael R. Klein Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society (representing Prof. John O. McGinnis)
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor of Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Emerita, New York Law School; Former President, American Civil Liberties Union
Moderator: Hon. Kenneth K. Lee, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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Some scholars have suggested modifying policing strategies (i.e. “defund”) or doing away with the doctrine of qualified immunity will protect the rights of individuals against corrupt or prejudiced law enforcement officials, but there is significant pushback from everyday citizens, judges, and Presidents alike. Our panel of policy and legal experts will debate the pros and cons of both topics in this 75-minute virtual presentation.
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Mr. Larry H. James, Managing Partner, Crabbe Brown & James LLP
Ms. Heather Mac Donald, Contributing Editor, City Journal, Manhattan Institute
Mr. Robert McNamara, Senior Attorney, Institute for Justice
Mr. Charles “Cully” Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager, National Security Law Program, The Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Hon. Patrick J. Bumatay, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42164194Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:37:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 11, 2020, The Federalist Society's Professional Civil rights Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "Modern Quandaries of Law Enforcement." The debates surrounding the doctrine of...The debates surrounding the doctrine of qualified immunity and cultural impact of law enforcement have seen renewed vigor in past months, as citizens across the country question how reform, if appropriate, is best implemented. While qualified immunity finds its roots in the common law practice of extending protections to state actors performing their legal duty, its American origins are less definitive, which prompted Justice Thomas to comment “qualified immunity doctrine appears to stray from the statutory text” in late June.
Some scholars have suggested modifying policing strategies (i.e. “defund”) or doing away with the doctrine of qualified immunity will protect the rights of individuals against corrupt or prejudiced law enforcement officials, but there is significant pushback from everyday citizens, judges, and Presidents alike. Our panel of policy and legal experts will debate the pros and cons of both topics in this 75-minute virtual presentation.
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Mr. Larry H. James, Managing Partner, Crabbe Brown & James LLP
Ms. Heather Mac Donald, Contributing Editor, City Journal, Manhattan Institute
Mr. Robert McNamara, Senior Attorney, Institute for Justice
Mr. Charles “Cully” Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager, National Security Law Program, The Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Hon. Patrick J. Bumatay, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5082civil rights,criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/intellectual-property-intellectual-propeThe world’s first democratized intellectual-property legal system, initiated by Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 8 of the U.S. Constitution, is intended, per Federalist #43, to: provide uniformity for the protection of IP rights; secure those rights for the individual rather than the state; and incentivize innovation and creative aspirations. Predictability, rooted in uniform application of the rule of law, is essential for property rights and economically sustainable growth. This is especially true in the context of intellectual property and the tremendous investments required for innovation and creative expression. These intended goals can be jeopardized in times of crisis if they are seen as being pitted against health, safety, security, and humanitarian needs that arise during actual or perceived crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can private IP rights be achieved and maintained in a manner that genuinely promotes public good without capture issues? Does a crisis necessitate a suspension or weakening of intellectual and/or other property rights –– or is it in times of crisis that rule of law and its attendant stability/predictability are most crucially needed? What we can learn for IP from how the rule of law has been affected by national crises in the past? This panel will discuss IP law in the 21st century and especially in 2020, considering court decisions, public advocacy, and data-driven lessons of history and how they should be applied to ideas for reforms that would weaken IP and rule of law versus those that may construct and restore predictable rights in support of vibrant and productive innovation and creative output.
Featuring:

Prof. Jorge Contreras, Professor of Law, University of Utah School of Law
Prof. Richard Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law; Peter and Kirsten Bedford Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Mr. Phil Johnson, Founder and Principal, Johnson-IP Strategy and Policy Consulting; Former, Senior Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
Hon. Karyn A. Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association; Former Register of Copyrights, United States Copyright Office
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, United States Court of Federal Claims

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163980Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:35:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 11, 2020, The Federalist Society's Intellectual Property Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "Intellectual Property Rights and the Rule of Law." The world’s first...The world’s first democratized intellectual-property legal system, initiated by Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 8 of the U.S. Constitution, is intended, per Federalist #43, to: provide uniformity for the protection of IP rights; secure those rights for the individual rather than the state; and incentivize innovation and creative aspirations. Predictability, rooted in uniform application of the rule of law, is essential for property rights and economically sustainable growth. This is especially true in the context of intellectual property and the tremendous investments required for innovation and creative expression. These intended goals can be jeopardized in times of crisis if they are seen as being pitted against health, safety, security, and humanitarian needs that arise during actual or perceived crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can private IP rights be achieved and maintained in a manner that genuinely promotes public good without capture issues? Does a crisis necessitate a suspension or weakening of intellectual and/or other property rights –– or is it in times of crisis that rule of law and its attendant stability/predictability are most crucially needed? What we can learn for IP from how the rule of law has been affected by national crises in the past? This panel will discuss IP law in the 21st century and especially in 2020, considering court decisions, public advocacy, and data-driven lessons of history and how they should be applied to ideas for reforms that would weaken IP and rule of law versus those that may construct and restore predictable rights in support of vibrant and productive innovation and creative output.
Featuring:

Prof. Jorge Contreras, Professor of Law, University of Utah School of Law
Prof. Richard Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law; Peter and Kirsten Bedford Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Mr. Phil Johnson, Founder and Principal, Johnson-IP Strategy and Policy Consulting; Former, Senior Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
Hon. Karyn A. Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association; Former Register of Copyrights, United States Copyright Office
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, United States Court of Federal Claims

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5634intellectual propertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/labor-employment-law-agency-leaders-on-lThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board and U.S. Department of Labor can have a significant negative or positive impact on the American economy and on Americans’ liberties. With almost four years behind them, how have these agencies done? Slowed down perhaps by delayed Senate confirmations and personnel changes, they certainly have been active with new regulations, new guidance, and responding to Pandemic challenges. What did they barrel-up and what did they whiff? We will ask senior leaders from the EEOC, NLRB, and DOL for their assessments.
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Hon. Sharon Fast Gustafson, General Counsel, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Hon. Peter B. Robb, General Counsel, United States National Labor Relations Board
Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, United States Department of Labor
Moderator: Hon. Amul R. Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163940Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 11, 2020, The Federalist Society's Professional Labor & Employment Law Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "Agency Leaders on Labor Policy." The Equal Employment...The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board and U.S. Department of Labor can have a significant negative or positive impact on the American economy and on Americans’ liberties. With almost four years behind them, how have these agencies done? Slowed down perhaps by delayed Senate confirmations and personnel changes, they certainly have been active with new regulations, new guidance, and responding to Pandemic challenges. What did they barrel-up and what did they whiff? We will ask senior leaders from the EEOC, NLRB, and DOL for their assessments.
Featuring:

Hon. Sharon Fast Gustafson, General Counsel, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Hon. Peter B. Robb, General Counsel, United States National Labor Relations Board
Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, United States Department of Labor
Moderator: Hon. Amul R. Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4525labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/international-national-security-law-the-The rule of law is a cornerstone of American democracy as it is for many other democracies. China has laws and courts, but there is little to no “rule of law” like that practiced in established democracies. What does this mean for China as a powerful global actor? What does it mean for the United States? If the rule of law operated in China as it does in the United States, would there be less tension in the U.S.-China relationship? Our panel of experts will address these themes during its discussion.
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Amb. Richard Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations; Former Director of Policy Planning, United States Department of State
Prof. Julian Ku, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty Director, International Programs, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University
Hon. Mike Rogers, Board of Trustees, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress; Former United States Representative; Former Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth “Lisa” Branch, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163885Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 11, 2020, The Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "The Law, China, and the Possible New Cold War." The rule of...The rule of law is a cornerstone of American democracy as it is for many other democracies. China has laws and courts, but there is little to no “rule of law” like that practiced in established democracies. What does this mean for China as a powerful global actor? What does it mean for the United States? If the rule of law operated in China as it does in the United States, would there be less tension in the U.S.-China relationship? Our panel of experts will address these themes during its discussion.
Featuring:

Amb. Richard Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations; Former Director of Policy Planning, United States Department of State
Prof. Julian Ku, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty Director, International Programs, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University
Hon. Mike Rogers, Board of Trustees, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress; Former United States Representative; Former Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth “Lisa” Branch, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4555foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/litigation-are-mdl-judges-too-powerfulNearly half of all federal civil cases are now consolidated in a few handfuls of so-called MDLs (multi-district litigations). Each MDL is overseen by a single federal district judge even though it can comprise tens of thousands of individual cases and involve dozens of different defendants. Some MDLs are so big they can threaten entire industries, including perhaps the biggest of them all, the Opioid MDL pending in the Northern District of Ohio. In theory the individual cases in an MDL can return to their original courts once all pretrial proceedings are completed, but in reality the litigants almost always feel compelled to settle before that happens. In light of the bar on interlocutory appeals, this means that the single MDL judge has vast authority to decide what happens to all these cases, from how much discovery is exchanged, to whether motions to dismiss and summary judgment are granted, to whether experts should be disqualified, to whether a class action should be certified. When it comes to MDLs, have we placed too much power in the hands of one judge? Are more options needed? Even more dramatic structural reforms?
Featuring:

Prof. Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, Fuller E. Callaway Chair of Law, University of Georgia School of Law
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Vanderbilt University Law School
Mr. Christopher A. Seeger, Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163823Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:22:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 10, 2020, The Federalist Society's Litigation Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The topic of the panel was "Are MDL Judges Too Powerful?". Nearly half of all federal civil cases are now...Nearly half of all federal civil cases are now consolidated in a few handfuls of so-called MDLs (multi-district litigations). Each MDL is overseen by a single federal district judge even though it can comprise tens of thousands of individual cases and involve dozens of different defendants. Some MDLs are so big they can threaten entire industries, including perhaps the biggest of them all, the Opioid MDL pending in the Northern District of Ohio. In theory the individual cases in an MDL can return to their original courts once all pretrial proceedings are completed, but in reality the litigants almost always feel compelled to settle before that happens. In light of the bar on interlocutory appeals, this means that the single MDL judge has vast authority to decide what happens to all these cases, from how much discovery is exchanged, to whether motions to dismiss and summary judgment are granted, to whether experts should be disqualified, to whether a class action should be certified. When it comes to MDLs, have we placed too much power in the hands of one judge? Are more options needed? Even more dramatic structural reforms?
Featuring:

Prof. Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, Fuller E. Callaway Chair of Law, University of Georgia School of Law
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise, Vanderbilt University Law School
Mr. Christopher A. Seeger, Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

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Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Harold Feld, Senior Vice President, Public Knowledge
Ms. Kathleen Ham, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, T-Mobile
Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Duane Benton, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163794Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 10, 2020, The Federalist Society's Corporations, Securities & Antitrust and Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Groups co-hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel discussed "Regulating...Federal statutes, like the Communications Decency Act (and its Section 230), as well as more federal common-law disciplines, like antitrust laws, have played a role in the development and evolution of modern technology and online platforms we use every day. What role will or should federal law play in protecting future innovation, growth, and competition in today’s fast-changing online era in which massive data sets are the most precious commodity, the next generation of innovators are often acquired before they turn their first profit, and online ecosystems often have the freedom to make their own rules? In light of recent public policy debates and investigations by federal and state antitrust enforcers, this panel takes stock of where communications and antitrust law stand and where they may go following the 2020 elections.
Featuring:

Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Harold Feld, Senior Vice President, Public Knowledge
Ms. Kathleen Ham, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, T-Mobile
Hon. Christine Wilson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Duane Benton, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5496corporations,culture,securities & antitrust,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/free-speech-election-law-rule-of-law-or-Different levels of Scrutiny are a staple of First Amendment Jurisprudence. Strict scrutiny for viewpoint-based restrictions, intermediate scrutiny for restrictions on commercial speech, and, over the years, amorphously defined other types of “heightened” scrutiny for restrictions on association, campaign-related speech, public vs. private figure defamation, and purportedly incidental speech restrictions. In recent years, however, various judges and justices have called for revisiting ahistorical or a-textual approaches constitutional analysis, in both the First Amendment and other contexts. And many scholars have long questioned whether tiered scrutiny is just a smoke-screen for ad hoc balancing, allowing judges to impose their own preferred outcomes in any given case.
This panel will explore both the theory and practice of tiered scrutiny in First Amendment analysis. Is there a textual or historical basis for creating such differential levels of scrutiny? Is a more historical or absolutist approach more faithful to the constitutional text? Is it even possible to avoid creating such judicial doctrines at the margins where the application of First Amendment principles to moderns circumstances can be challenging at best? As for the practical application of tiered scrutiny, how does one distinguish between important or compelling interests versus valid but otherwise ordinary interests? How does one determine a less restrictive means of accomplishing a governmental goal, and how much loss of efficiency is too much to ask to preserve some additional amount of speech? Are courts even remotely capable of providing consistent answers to such questions across a range of cases, or is it inevitable that the answer to any such questions will be entirely a function of the judge’s policy preferences?
If our judicial system is meant to be based on the rule of law rather than the rule of judges, does tiered scrutiny advance or hinder that ideal? Does the “rule of law” allow any degree of judicial discretion or judgment and, if so, is there any textual basis for deciding how much judgment is allowed and how much effectively eliminates any “rule” at all.
Featuring:

Prof. Ashutosh Bhagwat, Boochever and Bird Endowed Chair for the Study and Teaching of Freedom and Equality; Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, University of California, Davis School of Law
Prof. Genevieve Lakier, Assistant Professor of Law, Herbert and Marjorie Fried Teaching Scholar, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163722Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:15:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 10, 2020, The Federalist Society's Free Speech & Election Law Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel explored "Rule of Law, or Just Making it Up? First Amendment Tiered Scrutiny."...Different levels of Scrutiny are a staple of First Amendment Jurisprudence. Strict scrutiny for viewpoint-based restrictions, intermediate scrutiny for restrictions on commercial speech, and, over the years, amorphously defined other types of “heightened” scrutiny for restrictions on association, campaign-related speech, public vs. private figure defamation, and purportedly incidental speech restrictions. In recent years, however, various judges and justices have called for revisiting ahistorical or a-textual approaches constitutional analysis, in both the First Amendment and other contexts. And many scholars have long questioned whether tiered scrutiny is just a smoke-screen for ad hoc balancing, allowing judges to impose their own preferred outcomes in any given case.
This panel will explore both the theory and practice of tiered scrutiny in First Amendment analysis. Is there a textual or historical basis for creating such differential levels of scrutiny? Is a more historical or absolutist approach more faithful to the constitutional text? Is it even possible to avoid creating such judicial doctrines at the margins where the application of First Amendment principles to moderns circumstances can be challenging at best? As for the practical application of tiered scrutiny, how does one distinguish between important or compelling interests versus valid but otherwise ordinary interests? How does one determine a less restrictive means of accomplishing a governmental goal, and how much loss of efficiency is too much to ask to preserve some additional amount of speech? Are courts even remotely capable of providing consistent answers to such questions across a range of cases, or is it inevitable that the answer to any such questions will be entirely a function of the judge’s policy preferences?
If our judicial system is meant to be based on the rule of law rather than the rule of judges, does tiered scrutiny advance or hinder that ideal? Does the “rule of law” allow any degree of judicial discretion or judgment and, if so, is there any textual basis for deciding how much judgment is allowed and how much effectively eliminates any “rule” at all.
Featuring:

Prof. Ashutosh Bhagwat, Boochever and Bird Endowed Chair for the Study and Teaching of Freedom and Equality; Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, University of California, Davis School of Law
Prof. Genevieve Lakier, Assistant Professor of Law, Herbert and Marjorie Fried Teaching Scholar, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4585constitution,first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/administrative-law-regulation-regulatoryWhile we think of “The Administrative State” as the relatively permanent apparatus of government, it has no lawful powers beyond those vested in officials the voters have chosen. “[T]he Constitution presumes that lesser executive officers will assist the President in discharging his duties.” (Seila Law) Those duties are, for the most part, implementing, administering, and enforcing the provisions of the laws Congress has enacted. What, then, are the implications of the 2020 elections for regulatory policy?
From the earliest days of his Administration, President Trump made it a priority to cut back on the regulations he believed were impeding American economic success. Among other things, he instructed agencies to drop two regulations for each one added, and to comply with all procedural requirements in issuing guidance, and the Department of Justice announced it would not defend “subregulatory guidance.” In response to the arrival and spread of the contagious and deadly novel coronavirus, additional regulatory streamlining accelerated the approval of vaccines and other medical technologies, and of federally funded or permitted projects. Where do these initiatives stand? What will a second term/new administration bring? What will the 117th Congress do? Will it give early attention to administrative rules under the Congressional Review Act?
Recent Supreme Court decisions on delegation (Gundy), on deference (Kisor), and on presidential authority (Seila Law) mean that Congressional oversight, and the President’s management, of the administrative state will play out on an evolving landscape of administrative law.
This panel will discuss the likely consequences of the post-election prevailing winds.
Featuring:

Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School Law; President, Cass & Associates
Hon. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Resident; Co-Director, Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Prof. Adam J. White, Assistant Professor of Law, Director, C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Hon. Ryan D. Nelson, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163662Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:10:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 9, 2020, The Federalist Society's Administration Law & Regulation Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The topic of the panel was "Regulatory Practice and Oversight in 2021 and Beyond."...While we think of “The Administrative State” as the relatively permanent apparatus of government, it has no lawful powers beyond those vested in officials the voters have chosen. “[T]he Constitution presumes that lesser executive officers will assist the President in discharging his duties.” (Seila Law) Those duties are, for the most part, implementing, administering, and enforcing the provisions of the laws Congress has enacted. What, then, are the implications of the 2020 elections for regulatory policy?
From the earliest days of his Administration, President Trump made it a priority to cut back on the regulations he believed were impeding American economic success. Among other things, he instructed agencies to drop two regulations for each one added, and to comply with all procedural requirements in issuing guidance, and the Department of Justice announced it would not defend “subregulatory guidance.” In response to the arrival and spread of the contagious and deadly novel coronavirus, additional regulatory streamlining accelerated the approval of vaccines and other medical technologies, and of federally funded or permitted projects. Where do these initiatives stand? What will a second term/new administration bring? What will the 117th Congress do? Will it give early attention to administrative rules under the Congressional Review Act?
Recent Supreme Court decisions on delegation (Gundy), on deference (Kisor), and on presidential authority (Seila Law) mean that Congressional oversight, and the President’s management, of the administrative state will play out on an evolving landscape of administrative law.
This panel will discuss the likely consequences of the post-election prevailing winds.
Featuring:

Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School Law; President, Cass & Associates
Hon. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Resident; Co-Director, Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Prof. Adam J. White, Assistant Professor of Law, Director, C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Hon. Ryan D. Nelson, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4491administrative law & regulatio,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/criminal-law-prosecutorial-discretion-paIn recent years, politically controversial criminal investigations have occupied an enormous part of our national discussion. The Special Counsel investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 presidential election, the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email practices, and other high-profile investigation have caused many elected officials and other commentators to raise concerns about the influence political partisanship and institutional hubris may be playing in prosecutorial decision-making and the potential effects on the rule of law. Leaders in both the major political parties have accused the other side of abrogating or undermining the rule of law for polar-opposite reasons in the same investigations and cases. This panel will assess this debate and attempt to shed light on the dynamics at play and examine what the rule of law at the federal level means today, including:

the roles and responsibilities of political and career officials in federal law enforcement and the implications for inappropriate partisan influence;
the legal and prudential limits of influence on the Department of Justice by the President and other actors in the Executive Branch;
the lawful and appropriate scope of prosecutorial discretion;
the role that the growth in the breadth and coverage of federal criminal statutes has played in the present circumstances; and
the implications these actions are having on the confidence in and reputation of the Department of Justice and the rule of law.

Featuring:

Mr. Gary G. Grindler, Retired Partner, King & Spalding; Former Acting Deputy Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Mr. Andrew C. McCarthy, Contributing Editor, National Review; Senior Fellow, National Review Institute: Contributor, Fox News; Former Chief Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton; Former United States Attorney General; Former Chief Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; Former United States Homeland Security Advisor; Former Assistant Attorney General, National Security, United States Department of Justice; Former United States Attorney, Washington D.C.
Moderator: Hon. John C. Richter, Partner King & Spalding LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163612Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:05:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 9, 2020, The Federalist Society's Criminal Law Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel covered "Prosecutorial Discretion, Partisanship, and the Rule of Law." In recent years, politically...In recent years, politically controversial criminal investigations have occupied an enormous part of our national discussion. The Special Counsel investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 presidential election, the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email practices, and other high-profile investigation have caused many elected officials and other commentators to raise concerns about the influence political partisanship and institutional hubris may be playing in prosecutorial decision-making and the potential effects on the rule of law. Leaders in both the major political parties have accused the other side of abrogating or undermining the rule of law for polar-opposite reasons in the same investigations and cases. This panel will assess this debate and attempt to shed light on the dynamics at play and examine what the rule of law at the federal level means today, including:

the roles and responsibilities of political and career officials in federal law enforcement and the implications for inappropriate partisan influence;
the legal and prudential limits of influence on the Department of Justice by the President and other actors in the Executive Branch;
the lawful and appropriate scope of prosecutorial discretion;
the role that the growth in the breadth and coverage of federal criminal statutes has played in the present circumstances; and
the implications these actions are having on the confidence in and reputation of the Department of Justice and the rule of law.

Featuring:

Mr. Gary G. Grindler, Retired Partner, King & Spalding; Former Acting Deputy Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Mr. Andrew C. McCarthy, Contributing Editor, National Review; Senior Fellow, National Review Institute: Contributor, Fox News; Former Chief Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton; Former United States Attorney General; Former Chief Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; Former United States Homeland Security Advisor; Former Assistant Attorney General, National Security, United States Department of Justice; Former United States Attorney, Washington D.C.
Moderator: Hon. John C. Richter, Partner King & Spalding LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5628criminal law & procedure,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/environmental-law-property-rights-epa-tuSince 1970, the United States has made significant progress in protecting the nation’s water, cleaning up our air and land, and safeguarding human health. Harmful air emissions have declined almost 80%, while the U.S. economy has grown by 275% over the same timeframe. Drinking water in America is safer and better than ever in most communities. And through EPA programs like Superfund, contaminated lands are being remediated. Though some challenges persist, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is credited by many as being the primary driver of dramatic environmental progress in the United States over the last half-century. The current EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, recently remarked: “ America is – and will remain— the gold standard for environmental protection.” Nevertheless, EPA has remained at the forefront of public controversy since it was created by executive order by President Nixon in 1970, and it is more true now than ever before. Environmental activists continue to press the agency to regulate further afield of EPA’s statutory mandates while regulated industries perceive systematic regulatory overreach. States, too, have raised concerns about EPA’s adherence to cooperative federalism principles. Some claim EPA has fallen behind on environmental enforcement, while others contend that enforcement declines reflect greater environmental compliance and progress. Marking EPA’s Golden Anniversary, this convention panel will reflect on EPA’s past and present, while also looking ahead to EPA’s future. What can we expect from the EPA over the next 50 years? What role should the agency continue to play in environmental protection and what should be its focus? Are reforms necessary to increase accountability and transparency at EPA? Is EPA ignoring the true costs and benefits of its regulations? Will EPA ever reach an enduring regulatory approach to topics like “Waters of the United States” and climate change? What steps should Congress take to ensure that EPA is right-sized with the resources needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the next 50 years? Should some of EPA’s powers and programs be returned to the States? Moderated by one of the newest judges on the Ninth Circuit, our panel of experts – with current and former EPA leaders from both sides of the aisle – will provide crucial insights into these and other questions.
Featuring:

Ms. Susan Bodine, Assistant Administrator, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, United States Environmental Protection Agency
Mr. Scott Fulton, President, Environmental Law Institute; Former General Counsel, United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Hon. F. Henry “Hank” Habicht, Principal, Global Water 2020; Managing Director, United States Water Partnership; Managing Partner, SAIL Capital Partners
Prof. Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Hon. Lawrence VanDyke, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163549Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:03:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 9, 2020, The Federalist Society's Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The panel was titled "EPA Turns 50: A Debate on Environmental Progress and Regulatory...Since 1970, the United States has made significant progress in protecting the nation’s water, cleaning up our air and land, and safeguarding human health. Harmful air emissions have declined almost 80%, while the U.S. economy has grown by 275% over the same timeframe. Drinking water in America is safer and better than ever in most communities. And through EPA programs like Superfund, contaminated lands are being remediated. Though some challenges persist, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is credited by many as being the primary driver of dramatic environmental progress in the United States over the last half-century. The current EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, recently remarked: “ America is – and will remain— the gold standard for environmental protection.” Nevertheless, EPA has remained at the forefront of public controversy since it was created by executive order by President Nixon in 1970, and it is more true now than ever before. Environmental activists continue to press the agency to regulate further afield of EPA’s statutory mandates while regulated industries perceive systematic regulatory overreach. States, too, have raised concerns about EPA’s adherence to cooperative federalism principles. Some claim EPA has fallen behind on environmental enforcement, while others contend that enforcement declines reflect greater environmental compliance and progress. Marking EPA’s Golden Anniversary, this convention panel will reflect on EPA’s past and present, while also looking ahead to EPA’s future. What can we expect from the EPA over the next 50 years? What role should the agency continue to play in environmental protection and what should be its focus? Are reforms necessary to increase accountability and transparency at EPA? Is EPA ignoring the true costs and benefits of its regulations? Will EPA ever reach an enduring regulatory approach to topics like “Waters of the United States” and climate change? What steps should Congress take to ensure that EPA is right-sized with the resources needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the next 50 years? Should some of EPA’s powers and programs be returned to the States? Moderated by one of the newest judges on the Ninth Circuit, our panel of experts – with current and former EPA leaders from both sides of the aisle – will provide crucial insights into these and other questions.
Featuring:

Ms. Susan Bodine, Assistant Administrator, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, United States Environmental Protection Agency
Mr. Scott Fulton, President, Environmental Law Institute; Former General Counsel, United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Hon. F. Henry “Hank” Habicht, Principal, Global Water 2020; Managing Director, United States Water Partnership; Managing Partner, SAIL Capital Partners
Prof. Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Hon. Lawrence VanDyke, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4615administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,environmental law & property r,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/religious-liberties-religious-liberty-anReligious liberty and religious free exercise in the modern era often involve the question of when religious exemptions are appropriate or required. A well-trodden debate asks whether the Free Exercise Clause provides relief only from laws that target religion, or whether it also requires courts to grant exemptions from generally applicable laws that happen to burden religion. But much less has been said about how courts should implement either of these two readings. First, how can courts tell if a law is truly general in application? If religious entities must be treated as well as secular analogues, what makes a secular entity "analogous"? Second, if the Free Exercise Clause requires something more than even-handed treatment of religious entities, what more is needed? What sort of test should be used to determine when to grant exemptions from a general law? The first question came up repeatedly in cases challenging the shutdown orders prompted by COVID-19, and is also at issue in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Depending on how the Court decides that case, it may address the second question as well. This panel explores both questions, and features opposing perspectives on religious exemptions as a matter of history, doctrine, and constitutional law.
Featuring:

Prof. Stephanie Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Gerard V. Bradley, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Ms. Lori Windham, Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42163484Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 9, 2020, The Federalist Society's Religious Liberties Practice Group hosted a virtual panel for the 2020 National Lawyers Convention. The topic of the panel was "Religious Liberty and the New Court." Religious liberty and religious free...Religious liberty and religious free exercise in the modern era often involve the question of when religious exemptions are appropriate or required. A well-trodden debate asks whether the Free Exercise Clause provides relief only from laws that target religion, or whether it also requires courts to grant exemptions from generally applicable laws that happen to burden religion. But much less has been said about how courts should implement either of these two readings. First, how can courts tell if a law is truly general in application? If religious entities must be treated as well as secular analogues, what makes a secular entity "analogous"? Second, if the Free Exercise Clause requires something more than even-handed treatment of religious entities, what more is needed? What sort of test should be used to determine when to grant exemptions from a general law? The first question came up repeatedly in cases challenging the shutdown orders prompted by COVID-19, and is also at issue in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Depending on how the Court decides that case, it may address the second question as well. This panel explores both questions, and features opposing perspectives on religious exemptions as a matter of history, doctrine, and constitutional law.
Featuring:

Prof. Stephanie Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Gerard V. Bradley, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Ms. Lori Windham, Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4811constitution,culture,first amendment,religious liberties,religious liberty,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fireside-chat-with-ftc-commissioner-noahThe House Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee recently released findings of a 16-month investigation into competition in the digital economy. The 449-page staff report, "Investigation of Competition in the Digital Marketplace: Majority Staff Report and Recommendations", proposes sweeping changes to U.S. antitrust laws and enforcement that could have far-reaching effects throughout the economy.
Featuring:

Svetlana Gans, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, NCTA
Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Koren Wong-Ervin, Partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

Visit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42145892Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:27:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 18, 2020, the Regulatory Transparency Project hosted a virtual fireside chat with FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips on the House Judiciary Antitrust Staff Report and its potential ramifications. The House Judiciary Committee’s...The House Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee recently released findings of a 16-month investigation into competition in the digital economy. The 449-page staff report, "Investigation of Competition in the Digital Marketplace: Majority Staff Report and Recommendations", proposes sweeping changes to U.S. antitrust laws and enforcement that could have far-reaching effects throughout the economy.
Featuring:

Svetlana Gans, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, NCTA
Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Koren Wong-Ervin, Partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

Visit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3494administrative law & regulatio,corporations,regulatory transparency projec,securities & antitrust,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/feddie-night-fights-fulton-v-city-of-phiThe Feddie Night Fights are a series of online events hosted by Federalist Society student chapters on the last Friday of the month. Join us on December 18 for the next match (scheduled earlier due to the holidays).
Featuring:

Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law
Jordan Lorence, Alliance Defending Freedom
Moderator: Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Cole Campbell, Columbia Law School Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42146065Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:40:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 20, 2020, The Federalist Society's Student Division and the Columbia Student Chapter hosted the third Feddie Night Fight via online webinar. The two contenders engaged in a knockout debate reprising the discussions surrounding Fulton v....The Feddie Night Fights are a series of online events hosted by Federalist Society student chapters on the last Friday of the month. Join us on December 18 for the next match (scheduled earlier due to the holidays).
Featuring:

Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law
Jordan Lorence, Alliance Defending Freedom
Moderator: Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Cole Campbell, Columbia Law School Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5376constitution,family law,first amendment,religious liberties,religious liberty,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-the-true-extent-of-presidential-pIn his new book, "Defender in Chief," John Yoo argues that Trump, despite his populism, is more often the defender rather than the opponent of the original Constitution. In "The Living Presidency," however, Sai Prakash counters that Trump, like many modern presidents, has violated the Constitution’s grant of executive power. The debate was moderated by Temple Law's Professor Craig Green.
Featuring:

Prof. John C. Yoo, UC Berkeley School of Law
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, University of Virginia School of Law
Moderator: Prof. Craig Green, Temple University Beasley School of Law
Introduction: Lorenzo Riboni, The Federalist Society's Temple Law Student Chapter
Introduction: Andrea Leelike, The Federalist Society's Penn Law Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42122091Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:34:45 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 29, 2020, the Penn and Temple Student Chapters of the Federalist Society hosted former officemates and leading scholars of presidential power John Yoo and Saikrishna Prakash for a debate on the true extent of presidential power. In his...In his new book, "Defender in Chief," John Yoo argues that Trump, despite his populism, is more often the defender rather than the opponent of the original Constitution. In "The Living Presidency," however, Sai Prakash counters that Trump, like many modern presidents, has violated the Constitution’s grant of executive power. The debate was moderated by Temple Law's Professor Craig Green.
Featuring:

Prof. John C. Yoo, UC Berkeley School of Law
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, University of Virginia School of Law
Moderator: Prof. Craig Green, Temple University Beasley School of Law
Introduction: Lorenzo Riboni, The Federalist Society's Temple Law Student Chapter
Introduction: Andrea Leelike, The Federalist Society's Penn Law Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3807article i initiative,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-v-the-conflict-between-text-and-prFeaturing:

Judge Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Judge Patrick Higginbotham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Judge Stephen Reinhardt, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Charles Cooper, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel
Prof. Lea Brilmayer, Yale Law School
Moderator: Michael Kinsley, The New Republic

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42121784Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:12:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 3-5, 1987, the Federalist Society's Chicago Student Chapter hosted the sixth annual National Student Symposium at the University of Chicago Law School. The final panel of the symposium covered "The Conflict Between Text and Precedent in...Featuring:

Judge Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Judge Patrick Higginbotham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Judge Stephen Reinhardt, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Charles Cooper, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel
Prof. Lea Brilmayer, Yale Law School
Moderator: Michael Kinsley, The New Republic

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5937constitution,jurisprudence,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-true-extent-of-executive-power_1In his new book, Defender in Chief,"John Yoo argues that Trump – despite his populism – has become more often the defender rather than the opponent of the original Constitution. In The Living Presidency, Sai Prakash counters that Trump, like many modern presidents, has violated the Constitution’s grant of executive power.
Featuring:

Saikrishna B. Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law; Co-Faculty Director, Korea Law Center; and Director, Public Law & Policy Program, UC Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Dean Reuter, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Courtney Stone Mirski, The Federalist Society's Georgetown Law Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42019375Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:40:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 20, 2020, the Federalist Society's Georgetown Law Student Chapter and the Regulatory Transparency Project hosted John C. Yoo and Saikrishna B. Prakash for an online discussion on the extent of executive power. In his new book, Defender in...In his new book, Defender in Chief,"John Yoo argues that Trump – despite his populism – has become more often the defender rather than the opponent of the original Constitution. In The Living Presidency, Sai Prakash counters that Trump, like many modern presidents, has violated the Constitution’s grant of executive power.
Featuring:

Saikrishna B. Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law; Co-Faculty Director, Korea Law Center; and Director, Public Law & Policy Program, UC Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Dean Reuter, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Courtney Stone Mirski, The Federalist Society's Georgetown Law Student Chapter

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Prof. Raoul Berger, Harvard Law School
Dean Robert Bennett, Northwestern Law School
Prof. Michael McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Michael Moore, University of Southern California Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41814773Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:00:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 3-5, 1987, the Federalist Society's Chicago Student Chapter hosted the sixth annual National Student Symposium at the University of Chicago Law School. The third panel of the symposium explored "Originalist Theories of Constitutional...Featuring:

Prof. Raoul Berger, Harvard Law School
Dean Robert Bennett, Northwestern Law School
Prof. Michael McConnell, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Michael Moore, University of Southern California Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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Paul E. Salamanca, Wendell H. Ford Professor of Law, Rosenberg College of Law, University of Kentucky
Misha Tseytlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper
Moderator: Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, District Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Introduction: Carmine Iaccarino, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter Executive Committee

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41774076Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:15:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 14-15, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted their annual conference via online webinars. The final panel of the conference involved "A Discussion on Nationwide Injunctions." Featuring: Paul E. Salamanca, Wendell H....Featuring:

Paul E. Salamanca, Wendell H. Ford Professor of Law, Rosenberg College of Law, University of Kentucky
Misha Tseytlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper
Moderator: Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, District Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Introduction: Carmine Iaccarino, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter Executive Committee

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3398federal courts,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/covid-19-constitutional-lawThe response to the COVID-19 pandemic has largely been driven by each state’s governor. Governors across the country—including in Kentucky—have issued a series of executive orders in the name of public health to combat the spread of the virus. These executive orders, however, often conflict with ordinary application of both separation of powers and ordinary constitutional liberties, including when and where individuals may exercise their First Amendment rights to worship and assemble, along with substantial economic pressures. Several of these orders have been challenged in state and federal courts. This panel explores the scope of a governor’s unilateral authority in responding to public health emergencies, and how those powers interact with the state and federal constitutions.
Featuring:

Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Kentucky
Victor B. Maddox, Assistant Deputy Attorney General
Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel, First Liberty
Douglas McSwain, Partner, Wyant, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Moderator: William Thro, General Counsel, University of Kentucky
Introduction: Lesley Bilby, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter Executive Committee

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41773941Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:00:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 14-15, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted their annual conference via online webinars. The topic of the second panel was "COVID-19 and Constitutional Law." The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has largely been...The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has largely been driven by each state’s governor. Governors across the country—including in Kentucky—have issued a series of executive orders in the name of public health to combat the spread of the virus. These executive orders, however, often conflict with ordinary application of both separation of powers and ordinary constitutional liberties, including when and where individuals may exercise their First Amendment rights to worship and assemble, along with substantial economic pressures. Several of these orders have been challenged in state and federal courts. This panel explores the scope of a governor’s unilateral authority in responding to public health emergencies, and how those powers interact with the state and federal constitutions.
Featuring:

Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Kentucky
Victor B. Maddox, Assistant Deputy Attorney General
Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel, First Liberty
Douglas McSwain, Partner, Wyant, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Moderator: William Thro, General Counsel, University of Kentucky
Introduction: Lesley Bilby, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter Executive Committee

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4757constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,first amendment,healthcare,separation of powers,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/issues-in-election-law-election-integritDuring the 2020 session of the General Assembly, the state’s legislature enacted measures designed to promote election integrity, culminating in SB 2—the state’s voter ID law. That law is currently being litigated, but is otherwise poised to be in effect for the November 2020 general election. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky shifted the date of its primary election and conducted the primary almost entirely by absentee ballot. This panel will address each of these issues along with expectations for the general election in November, both in terms of election procedures and election law issues likely to emerge.
Featuring:

Jessica Furst Johnson, Partner, Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky PLLC
Michael Adams, Secretary of State, Kentucky
Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Moderator: Prof. Brian Frye, Professor, UK College of Law
Introduction: Thomas Travis, President, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41773717Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:49:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 14-15, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted their annual conference via online webinars. The first panel of the conference covered "Issues in Election Law and Election Integrity." During the 2020 session of the General...During the 2020 session of the General Assembly, the state’s legislature enacted measures designed to promote election integrity, culminating in SB 2—the state’s voter ID law. That law is currently being litigated, but is otherwise poised to be in effect for the November 2020 general election. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky shifted the date of its primary election and conducted the primary almost entirely by absentee ballot. This panel will address each of these issues along with expectations for the general election in November, both in terms of election procedures and election law issues likely to emerge.
Featuring:

Jessica Furst Johnson, Partner, Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky PLLC
Michael Adams, Secretary of State, Kentucky
Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Moderator: Prof. Brian Frye, Professor, UK College of Law
Introduction: Thomas Travis, President, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Kentucky
Introduction: Thomas Travis, President, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41773475Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:25:45 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 14-15, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted their annual conference via online webinars. The conference opened with an address by Daniel Cameron, the attorney general of Kentucky. Featuring: Daniel Cameron,... Featuring:

Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Kentucky
Introduction: Thomas Travis, President, Central Kentucky Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>966constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/october-2020-dc-lunch-with-michael-baronFeaturing:

Michael Barone, Washington Examiner
Introduction: Reginald J. Brown, WilmerHale

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41756807Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:21:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 23, 2020, The Federalist Society's Washington DC Lawyers Chapter held a virtual luncheon featuring Michael Barone, Senior Political Analyst at the Washington Examiner. Mr. Barone spoke on the 2020 Elections. Featuring: Michael Barone,...Featuring:

Michael Barone, Washington Examiner
Introduction: Reginald J. Brown, WilmerHale

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3531election law,federalism,free speech & election law,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/wisconsin-supreme-court-2019-2020-term-iFeaturing:

Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Pepper
Ryan Walsh, Eimer Stahl
Lane Ruhland, Husch Blackwell
Moderator: Jessie Augustyn, Legal Counsel, State Senator Scott Fitzgerald (WI-13)

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41646089Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:29:45 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Madison Lawyers Chapter hosted a webinar panel to discuss the "Wisconsin Supreme Court 2019-2020 Term in Review." Featuring: Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Pepper Ryan Walsh, Eimer Stahl Lane Ruhland,...Featuring:

Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Pepper
Ryan Walsh, Eimer Stahl
Lane Ruhland, Husch Blackwell
Moderator: Jessie Augustyn, Legal Counsel, State Senator Scott Fitzgerald (WI-13)

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Orin Kerr, Professor of Law, University of California-Berkeley
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Elizabeth Papez, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Erin Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center, and Senior Fellow for the Kinder Institute of Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri
Alan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Robert Barnes, The Washington Post
Introduction: Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41607015Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:40:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 1, 2020, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division and Practice Groups hosted a virtual panel regarding the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 5, 2020. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving criminal law,...Featuring:

Orin Kerr, Professor of Law, University of California-Berkeley
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Elizabeth Papez, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Erin Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center, and Senior Fellow for the Kinder Institute of Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri
Alan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Robert Barnes, The Washington Post
Introduction: Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5786constitution,supreme court,the practice groupscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/it-can-be-done-live-the-future-of-our-foOver the next 30 years, our global population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people to 9 billion people inhabiting this planet. How will we feed a rapidly growing population with decreased land and water resources and increased attention to animal welfare and the environment? Is that even possible? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
The Future of Our Food Panelists:

Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
John Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market
Josh Tetrick, Co-Founder and CEO, Eat JUST, Inc.
Moderator: Anastasia P. Boden, Attorney, Economic Liberty Project, Pacific Legal Foundation
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41575823Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:55:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted...Over the next 30 years, our global population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people to 9 billion people inhabiting this planet. How will we feed a rapidly growing population with decreased land and water resources and increased attention to animal welfare and the environment? Is that even possible? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
The Future of Our Food Panelists:

Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
John Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market
Josh Tetrick, Co-Founder and CEO, Eat JUST, Inc.
Moderator: Anastasia P. Boden, Attorney, Economic Liberty Project, Pacific Legal Foundation
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>4322administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,federalist society,healthcare,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/absentee-balloting-in-connecticutFor the November 3, 2020 election, the state legislature passed Public Act 20-03 July Special Session, allowing, in light of the coronavirus, all voters to vote by absentee ballot if they so choose. Our panelists will discuss the law surrounding absentee balloting, recent political and legal developments with respect thereto, and practical considerations when implementing "no excuse" absentee balloting in Connecticut, including lessons learned from this August's primary election.
Featuring:

Senator Leonard A. Fasano, Republican Minority Leader (34th District) and Partner at Fasano, Ippolito, Lee & Florentine, LLC
Proloy K. Das, Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP - Appellate and Election Litigation
Fred DeCaro III, Republican Registrar of Voters, Greenwich
Moderator: Joshua A. Esses, Co-President, Connecticut Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41537928Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:50:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Connecticut Lawyers Chapter hosted a webinar panel on "Absentee Balloting in Connecticut." For the November 3, 2020 election, the state legislature passed Public Act 20-03 July Special Session, allowing,...For the November 3, 2020 election, the state legislature passed Public Act 20-03 July Special Session, allowing, in light of the coronavirus, all voters to vote by absentee ballot if they so choose. Our panelists will discuss the law surrounding absentee balloting, recent political and legal developments with respect thereto, and practical considerations when implementing "no excuse" absentee balloting in Connecticut, including lessons learned from this August's primary election.
Featuring:

Senator Leonard A. Fasano, Republican Minority Leader (34th District) and Partner at Fasano, Ippolito, Lee & Florentine, LLC
Proloy K. Das, Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP - Appellate and Election Litigation
Fred DeCaro III, Republican Registrar of Voters, Greenwich
Moderator: Joshua A. Esses, Co-President, Connecticut Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3269election law,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/it-can-be-done-live-the-future-of-our-eaBy 2050, 9 billion humans will share this planet and how we protect it is one of the most important questions of our time. How will we ensure that we can adapt to a changing climate, that we will all have access to clean air and fresh water, and that habitats are protected? While these goals have notable public support, reasonable people differ on the best methods to protect the environment. Are there more effective and less burdensome ways to accomplish these vital goals? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
The Future of Our Earth Panelists:

James W. Coleman, Associate Professor of Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
David Doniger, Director, Climate & Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Charles Hernick, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Andrew Wheeler, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: Susan Dudley, Director, George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41494317Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:13:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted...By 2050, 9 billion humans will share this planet and how we protect it is one of the most important questions of our time. How will we ensure that we can adapt to a changing climate, that we will all have access to clean air and fresh water, and that habitats are protected? While these goals have notable public support, reasonable people differ on the best methods to protect the environment. Are there more effective and less burdensome ways to accomplish these vital goals? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
The Future of Our Earth Panelists:

James W. Coleman, Associate Professor of Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
David Doniger, Director, Climate & Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Charles Hernick, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Andrew Wheeler, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: Susan Dudley, Director, George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>5489administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,federalist society,healthcare,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-jurisprudential-responses-to-leFeaturing:

Judge Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Hon. Charles Fried, Solicitor General of the United States
Prof. Anthony Kronman, Yale Law School
Moderator: Prof. Paul Bator, University of Chicago Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41493923Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:49:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 3-5, 1987, the Federalist Society's Chicago Student Chapter hosted the sixth annual National Student Symposium at the University of Chicago Law School. The second day of the symposium began with a panel on "Jurisprudential Responses to Legal...Featuring:

Judge Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Hon. Charles Fried, Solicitor General of the United States
Prof. Anthony Kronman, Yale Law School
Moderator: Prof. Paul Bator, University of Chicago Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>6370jurisprudence,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/antitrust-populism-and-the-conservative-During the 1986 Supreme Court confirmation hearings for then-Judge Antonin Scalia, he was asked about his views on antitrust. “In law school, I never understood [antitrust law],” Scalia explained, “I later found out, in reading the writings of those who now do understand it, that I should not have understood it because it did not make any sense then.” Some contend that the much-needed coherency in antitrust law was brought about by the Chicago School revolution and the adoption of the consumer welfare standard.
Today, Robert Bork’s consumer welfare paradigm faces challenge. Antitrust law is back at a political crossroads, with both sides calling for a politicized approach to address problems such as anti-conservative bias, economic and racial inequality, and a whole host of other issues, while focusing on slogans and labels rather than relevant economic and legal questions. Additionally, some experts argue that the economic consequences of many of the recent proposals would make the American economy and consumers substantially worse off across a wide array of industries. At the same time, today’s antitrust debate underscores some interesting rifts and tension within both political parties, serving as an interesting microcosm of broader political dynamics.
Featuring:

Ashley Baker, Committee for Justice
Prof. Herbert Hovenkamp, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41466964Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Pennsylvania Student Chapter and the Regulatory Transparency Project co-sponsored an event on "Antitrust Populism and the Conservative Movement." During the 1986 Supreme Court confirmation hearings for...During the 1986 Supreme Court confirmation hearings for then-Judge Antonin Scalia, he was asked about his views on antitrust. “In law school, I never understood [antitrust law],” Scalia explained, “I later found out, in reading the writings of those who now do understand it, that I should not have understood it because it did not make any sense then.” Some contend that the much-needed coherency in antitrust law was brought about by the Chicago School revolution and the adoption of the consumer welfare standard.
Today, Robert Bork’s consumer welfare paradigm faces challenge. Antitrust law is back at a political crossroads, with both sides calling for a politicized approach to address problems such as anti-conservative bias, economic and racial inequality, and a whole host of other issues, while focusing on slogans and labels rather than relevant economic and legal questions. Additionally, some experts argue that the economic consequences of many of the recent proposals would make the American economy and consumers substantially worse off across a wide array of industries. At the same time, today’s antitrust debate underscores some interesting rifts and tension within both political parties, serving as an interesting microcosm of broader political dynamics.
Featuring:

Ashley Baker, Committee for Justice
Prof. Herbert Hovenkamp, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3722administrative law & regulatio,corporations,regulatory transparency projec,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/it-can-be-done-live-the-future-of-our-heWe are in the throes of a global pandemic that threatens the lives of millions and the way of life for billions more. Our healthcare systems are stretched to their limits. At the same time, innovations are being developed that could move us from treatments to outright cures. How do we ensure that these advancements are safe and effective, but not needlessly delayed when we need them most? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
Featuring:

Julie Allickson, Chief Manufacturing Development Center Officer, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Betsy McCaughey, Chairman, Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths
Joshua Sharfstein, Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Dan Troy, Chief Business Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel, Valo
Moderator: Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41378990Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted...We are in the throes of a global pandemic that threatens the lives of millions and the way of life for billions more. Our healthcare systems are stretched to their limits. At the same time, innovations are being developed that could move us from treatments to outright cures. How do we ensure that these advancements are safe and effective, but not needlessly delayed when we need them most? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
Featuring:

Julie Allickson, Chief Manufacturing Development Center Officer, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Betsy McCaughey, Chairman, Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths
Joshua Sharfstein, Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Dan Troy, Chief Business Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel, Valo
Moderator: Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>4681administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,federalist society,healthcare,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-the-scope-of-federal-crimMany federal laws, such as the mail fraud statute and the RICO statute, criminalize activity traditionally the subject of state police power. To what extent should this traditional division between federal and state criminal law be maintained, and to what extent should it be adjusted to promote greater efficiency in law enforcement under changing conditions and criminal activity of national impact? What are the enumerated powers that authorize various national criminal statutes, and what subjects might be inherently off limits to federal power?
Featuring:

Prof. G. Robert Blakey, Notre Dame Law School
Joseph diGenova, Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds
Judge David Sentelle, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Prof. William Van Alstyne, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Judge James L. Buckley, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41364482Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:16:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 9-10, 1988, The Federalist Society hosted its second annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on "The Constitution and Federal Criminal Law." The third panel of the convention discussed "Federalism and...Many federal laws, such as the mail fraud statute and the RICO statute, criminalize activity traditionally the subject of state police power. To what extent should this traditional division between federal and state criminal law be maintained, and to what extent should it be adjusted to promote greater efficiency in law enforcement under changing conditions and criminal activity of national impact? What are the enumerated powers that authorize various national criminal statutes, and what subjects might be inherently off limits to federal power?
Featuring:

Prof. G. Robert Blakey, Notre Dame Law School
Joseph diGenova, Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds
Judge David Sentelle, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Prof. William Van Alstyne, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Judge James L. Buckley, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6166constitution,criminal law & procedure,federal courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-judicial-philosophy-of-amy-coney-barFeaturing:

John Adams, Eimer Stahl LLP
Robert S. Driscoll, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Amanda Rauh-Bieri, Miller Canfield
Moderator: Ryan Walsh, Eimer Stahl LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41356377Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:36:41 +0000The Federalist SocietyPresident Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court on September 26, 2020. On October 2, 2020, The Federalist Society's...Featuring:

John Adams, Eimer Stahl LLP
Robert S. Driscoll, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Amanda Rauh-Bieri, Miller Canfield
Moderator: Ryan Walsh, Eimer Stahl LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3546federal courts,jurisprudence,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/feddie-night-fights-the-federalist-anti-The Feddie Night Fights are a series of online events hosted by Federalist Society student chapters on the last Friday of the month. Join us on October 30 for the next match.
Featuring:

Prof. John Baker, Georgetown Center for the Constitution
Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Rachel Daley, The University of Virginia Federalist Society Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular position on legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41315451Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 25, 2020, the Federalist Society's University of Virginia Student Chapter hosted the first Feddie Night Fight via online webinar. The two contenders engaged in a knockout debate reprising the discussions surrounding the ratification of...The Feddie Night Fights are a series of online events hosted by Federalist Society student chapters on the last Friday of the month. Join us on October 30 for the next match.
Featuring:

Prof. John Baker, Georgetown Center for the Constitution
Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Rachel Daley, The University of Virginia Federalist Society Student Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular position on legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5333constitution,founding era & history,philosophy,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/equality-vs-discretion-in-sentencing-arcThe U.S. Sentencing Commission recently issued proposed guidelines for federal judges, aimed at producing more uniform criminal sentences in similar situations by the various federal courts. Will this approach lead to greater fairness and consistency for both society and those being sentenced, or will it lessen the capacity ofjudges to fine-tune the sentence to the unique facts of each individual case?
Featuring:

Hon. Stephen Breyer, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Hon. Ilene Nagel, U.S. Sentencing Commission
Terence MacCarthy, American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Moderator: Hon. Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41249303Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:25:45 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 9-10, 1988, The Federalist Society hosted its second annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on "The Constitution and Federal Criminal Law." The final panel of the convention explored "Equality vs....The U.S. Sentencing Commission recently issued proposed guidelines for federal judges, aimed at producing more uniform criminal sentences in similar situations by the various federal courts. Will this approach lead to greater fairness and consistency for both society and those being sentenced, or will it lessen the capacity ofjudges to fine-tune the sentence to the unique facts of each individual case?
Featuring:

Hon. Stephen Breyer, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Hon. Ilene Nagel, U.S. Sentencing Commission
Terence MacCarthy, American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Moderator: Hon. Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6103civil rights,criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/it-can-be-done-live-the-future-of-our-seOur oceans are changing rapidly and not for the better. Ocean acidification, rising sea levels, plastic waste, and overfishing are contributing to an unsustainable and unhealthy ecosystem in our seas. Can we find a way to reverse the damage? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
Speakers:

Tom Bell, Professor, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
Patrick Reasonover, Producer, They Say It Can't Be Done
Scotty Schmidt, Co-Founder & CEO, Primary Ocean Providers
Julie Friedman Steele, CEO & Board Chair, World Future Society
Moderator: Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel, Southeastern Legal Foundation
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41241665Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted...Our oceans are changing rapidly and not for the better. Ocean acidification, rising sea levels, plastic waste, and overfishing are contributing to an unsustainable and unhealthy ecosystem in our seas. Can we find a way to reverse the damage? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
Speakers:

Tom Bell, Professor, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
Patrick Reasonover, Producer, They Say It Can't Be Done
Scotty Schmidt, Co-Founder & CEO, Primary Ocean Providers
Julie Friedman Steele, CEO & Board Chair, World Future Society
Moderator: Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel, Southeastern Legal Foundation
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.]]>5540administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,federalist society,healthcare,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/states-attorneys-general-defenders-of-thFeaturing:

Hon. Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina
Hon. Doug Peterson, Attorney General of Nebraska
Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas
Introduction: Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins; President, The Federalist Society's Columbia, SC Lawyers

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41183974Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:56:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 10, 2020, The Federalist Society's South Carolina, Nebraska, and Houston Lawyers Chapters hosted a panel with three current Attorneys General of Nebraska, Texas, and South Carolina. The esteemed panel discussed challenges their offices...Featuring:

Hon. Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina
Hon. Doug Peterson, Attorney General of Nebraska
Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas
Introduction: Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins; President, The Federalist Society's Columbia, SC Lawyers

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3632federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/wisconsin-election-law-panelDespite recent Supreme Court decisions addressing key aspects of election law, many questions affecting the vote remain unanswered. What limits does the Constitution put on rules governing maintenance of voter rolls? Following Rucho v. Common Cause, what if anything should policymakers do to address districts drawn through partisan gerrymanders? How secure from hacking are the electronic systems used to count votes? What problems, if any, does "dark money" pose to democratic elections? This panel will address these issues and others related to election integrity with a view to the 2020 presidential election.
Speakers:

Rick Esenberg, Founder, President and General Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Lester A. Pines, Senior Partner, Pines Bach
Moderator: Ryan Walsh, Partner, Eimer Stahl LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41070763Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:59:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 1, 2020, the Federalist Society's Wisconsin lawyers chapters hosted their annual conference via an online webinar. The first panel of the conference focused on election law in Wisconsin. Despite recent Supreme Court decisions addressing...Despite recent Supreme Court decisions addressing key aspects of election law, many questions affecting the vote remain unanswered. What limits does the Constitution put on rules governing maintenance of voter rolls? Following Rucho v. Common Cause, what if anything should policymakers do to address districts drawn through partisan gerrymanders? How secure from hacking are the electronic systems used to count votes? What problems, if any, does "dark money" pose to democratic elections? This panel will address these issues and others related to election integrity with a view to the 2020 presidential election.
Speakers:

Rick Esenberg, Founder, President and General Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Lester A. Pines, Senior Partner, Pines Bach
Moderator: Ryan Walsh, Partner, Eimer Stahl LLP

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3686election law,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/can-the-death-penalty-be-administered-coOpponents of the death penalty, including several Supreme Court Justices, argue that, under the evolving moral standards of our society and culture, capital punishment is inherently "cruel and unusual" and therefore unconstitutional. Others argue that the framers passed the injunction against cruel and unusual punishment at the same time as language in the Fifth Amendment directly contemplating imposition of the death penalty, and that if the two could constitutionally co-exist then, they can continue to do so unless a specific amendmentis passed to change the Constitution in that regard.
Featuring:

Prof. Walter Berns, Georgetown University
Prof. Walter Dellinger, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Judge Patrick Higginbotham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40960576Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:10:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 9-10, 1988, The Federalist Society hosted its second annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on "The Constitution and Federal Criminal Law." The second day of the convention commenced with a debate...Opponents of the death penalty, including several Supreme Court Justices, argue that, under the evolving moral standards of our society and culture, capital punishment is inherently "cruel and unusual" and therefore unconstitutional. Others argue that the framers passed the injunction against cruel and unusual punishment at the same time as language in the Fifth Amendment directly contemplating imposition of the death penalty, and that if the two could constitutionally co-exist then, they can continue to do so unless a specific amendmentis passed to change the Constitution in that regard.
Featuring:

Prof. Walter Berns, Georgetown University
Prof. Walter Dellinger, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Judge Patrick Higginbotham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4070constitution,criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/nationwide-injunctions-panelWhat is the proper role of state attorneys general and the courts in litigation in seeking to nullify federal law? Panelists will discuss the difference in approach between Wisconsin during the Obama administration and other state's efforts during the Trump administration with a particular emphasis on the role of state AGs and the role of the courts in issuing nationwide injunctions. Are nationwide injunctions "legally and historically dubious," as Justice Thomas has described them?
Featuring:

Jeffrey Mandel, Partner & Co-chair, Stafford Rosenbaum’s Litigation Practice Group
Michael Morley, Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Misha Tseyltlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper
Moderator: Hon. Rebecca Bradley, Wisconsin Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40957083Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:04:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 1-3, 2020, the Federalist Society's Wisconsin lawyers chapters hosted their annual conference via an online webinar. The second panel of the conference discussed nationwide injunctions. What is the proper role of state attorneys general...What is the proper role of state attorneys general and the courts in litigation in seeking to nullify federal law? Panelists will discuss the difference in approach between Wisconsin during the Obama administration and other state's efforts during the Trump administration with a particular emphasis on the role of state AGs and the role of the courts in issuing nationwide injunctions. Are nationwide injunctions "legally and historically dubious," as Justice Thomas has described them?
Featuring:

Jeffrey Mandel, Partner & Co-chair, Stafford Rosenbaum’s Litigation Practice Group
Michael Morley, Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Misha Tseyltlin, Partner, Troutman Pepper
Moderator: Hon. Rebecca Bradley, Wisconsin Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3711federal courts,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,litigation,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/advice-and-consent-the-mechanics-historyFeaturing:

Mark Champoux, Partner, Davis, Graham & Stubbs; former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy
Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Michael Fragoso, Chief Counsel for Nominations, Senate Judiciary Committee
Hon. Lindsey Graham , United States Senate, South Carolina
Moderator: Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins; President, The Federalist Society's Columbia, SC Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40948585Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:56:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe South Carolina Lawyers Chapter hosted an event on: "Advice and Consent: Mechanics, History, and Developments in Judicial Selection and Confirmation." Featuring: Mark Champoux, Partner, Davis, Graham & Stubbs; former Principal Deputy...Featuring:

Mark Champoux, Partner, Davis, Graham & Stubbs; former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy
Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Michael Fragoso, Chief Counsel for Nominations, Senate Judiciary Committee
Hon. Lindsey Graham , United States Senate, South Carolina
Moderator: Miles Coleman, Partner, Nelson Mullins; President, The Federalist Society's Columbia, SC Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3550federal courts,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/north-carolina-supreme-court-candidate-fFeaturing:

Moderator: Donna Martinez - Vice President of Marketing and Communications, John Locke Foundation

Running for Seat 1/Chief Justice:

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (D) - North Carolina Supreme Court, Incumbent
Justice Paul Newby (R) - North Carolina Supreme Court

Running for Seat 2:

Judge Lucy Inman (D) - North Carolina Court of Appeals
Judge Phil Berger, Jr. (R) - North Carolina Court of Appeals

Running for Seat 4:

Justice Mark Davis (D) - North Carolina Supreme Court, Incumbent
Sen. Tamara Barringer (R) - Candidate, North Carolina Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40899586Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:05:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 10, 2020, The Federalist Society's Triangle and Cape Fear Lawyers Chapters hosted a Forum for the upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court elections. Featuring: Moderator: Donna Martinez - Vice President of Marketing and Communications,...Featuring:

Moderator: Donna Martinez - Vice President of Marketing and Communications, John Locke Foundation

Running for Seat 1/Chief Justice:

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (D) - North Carolina Supreme Court, Incumbent
Justice Paul Newby (R) - North Carolina Supreme Court

Running for Seat 2:

Judge Lucy Inman (D) - North Carolina Court of Appeals
Judge Phil Berger, Jr. (R) - North Carolina Court of Appeals

Running for Seat 4:

Justice Mark Davis (D) - North Carolina Supreme Court, Incumbent
Sen. Tamara Barringer (R) - Candidate, North Carolina Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4324federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-v-the-public-and-private-realms-thFeaturing:

Prof. Kenneth S. Abraham, University of Virginia Law School
Prof. Robert C. Ellickson, Stanford Law School
Prof. George L. Priest, Yale Law School
Moderator: Prof. Leonard P. Liggio, Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40838779Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:04:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 16-17, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted a symposium in celebration of the bicentennial of the Constitution at the George Mason University School of Law. The symposium was titled "Constitutional Protections of Economic Activity: How They...Featuring:

Prof. Kenneth S. Abraham, University of Virginia Law School
Prof. Robert C. Ellickson, Stanford Law School
Prof. George L. Priest, Yale Law School
Moderator: Prof. Leonard P. Liggio, Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4948constitution,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/qualified-immunity-a-debate-retain-or-abProponents of qualified immunity argue that it is necessary for police officers to perform their job without the fear of being sued. Critics say that qualified immunity offers too much protection for the police and lessens their accountability.
The Federalist Society's El Paso Lawyers Chapter hosted a Zoom debate on the issue on September 1st, 2020 covering points ranging from the merits of the doctrine as it is applied today to which branch of government—the Judiciary or Congress—should change it, if at all.
Featuring:

Judd Stone, Assistant Solicitor General, Texas
Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, CATO Institute
Moderator: Anthony Rodregous, President, El Paso Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40803203Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:52:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyCreated by the Supreme Court in 1967, the legal doctrine of qualified immunity shields government officials from being sued even if they violate someone’s constitutional rights, as long as they are not violating what the Court calls "clearly...Proponents of qualified immunity argue that it is necessary for police officers to perform their job without the fear of being sued. Critics say that qualified immunity offers too much protection for the police and lessens their accountability.
The Federalist Society's El Paso Lawyers Chapter hosted a Zoom debate on the issue on September 1st, 2020 covering points ranging from the merits of the doctrine as it is applied today to which branch of government—the Judiciary or Congress—should change it, if at all.
Featuring:

Judd Stone, Assistant Solicitor General, Texas
Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, CATO Institute
Moderator: Anthony Rodregous, President, El Paso Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4067criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/balancing-religious-freedoms-in-a-pluralThis event hosted by the Chicago Lawyers Chapter on August 20, 2020 surveyed the recent decisions and discussed the best ways forward to protect religious liberty amidst a bevy of conflicting interests in our diverse society.
Featuring:

Prof. Stephanie H. Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Vincent Phillip Muñoz, Tocqueville Associate Professor of Religion & Public Life, University of Notre Dame
Moderator: Prof. Daniel O. Conkle, Robert H. McKinney Professor of Law Emeritus and Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies, Maurer School of Law, Indiana University Bloomington
Introduction: Richard Benson, Chicago Lawyers Chapter
Introduction: Eric Wessen, Chicago Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40802983Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:37:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat should the nature of religious liberty look like in a pluralistic society? The Supreme Court has taken a renewed interest in adjudicating religious liberty cases. Recent terms have attempted to resolve issues as varied as the Bladensburg Peace...This event hosted by the Chicago Lawyers Chapter on August 20, 2020 surveyed the recent decisions and discussed the best ways forward to protect religious liberty amidst a bevy of conflicting interests in our diverse society.
Featuring:

Prof. Stephanie H. Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School
Prof. Vincent Phillip Muñoz, Tocqueville Associate Professor of Religion & Public Life, University of Notre Dame
Moderator: Prof. Daniel O. Conkle, Robert H. McKinney Professor of Law Emeritus and Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies, Maurer School of Law, Indiana University Bloomington
Introduction: Richard Benson, Chicago Lawyers Chapter
Introduction: Eric Wessen, Chicago Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4547constitution,culture,first amendment,religious liberties,religious liberty,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-federal-spending-and-the-deficiFeaturing:

Prof. Kate Stith-Cabranes, Yale Law School
Prof. William Craig Stubblebine, Claremont McKenna College
Prof. Lawrence Summers, Harvard University
Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40681600Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:18:34 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 16-17, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted a symposium in celebration of the bicentennial of the Constitution at the George Mason University School of Law. The symposium was titled "Constitutional Protections of Economic Activity: How They...Featuring:

Prof. Kate Stith-Cabranes, Yale Law School
Prof. William Craig Stubblebine, Claremont McKenna College
Prof. Lawrence Summers, Harvard University
Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5581constitution,federalism & separation of pow,law & economics,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/we-re-all-textualists-now-implementing-aFeaturing:

Hon. Amy Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Hon. Wendy Berger, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Hon. Paige Gillman, Florida Circuit Court, Fifteenth Circuit
Moderator: Joe Jacquot, General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Introduction: Patrick Kilbane, President, The Federalist Society Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40652817Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:06:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter held a virtual panel on August 12, 2020 to discuss some of the major questions surrounding interpretive approaches. The esteemed panelists each provided their insight on hot topics in...Featuring:

Hon. Amy Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Hon. Wendy Berger, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Hon. Paige Gillman, Florida Circuit Court, Fifteenth Circuit
Moderator: Joe Jacquot, General Counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis
Introduction: Patrick Kilbane, President, The Federalist Society Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4233constitution,federal courts,founding era & history,jurisprudence,philosophy,state courts,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/recent-trends-in-the-roberts-courtFeaturing:

Don Daugherty, Senior Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Moderator: Matthew Fernholz, President, Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40652634Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:49:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn August 18, 2020, the Federalist Society's Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter hosted a virtual event on "Recent Trends in the Roberts Court." Don Daugherty, Senior Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, reviewed trends that have emerged in...Featuring:

Don Daugherty, Senior Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Moderator: Matthew Fernholz, President, Milwaukee Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3426supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-doctrine-of-qualified-immunityFeaturing:

Prof. Christopher J. Walker, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; Director, Moritz Washington, D.C. Summer Program
Prof. Joanna Schwartz, Vice Dean for Faculty Development and Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Jay Schweikert, Project on Criminal Justice, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. John F. Kness, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40550759Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn August 17, 2020, The Federalist Society's Chicago Lawyers Chapter hosted a virtual panel on "The Doctrine of Qualified Immunity." The panel explored the doctrine of qualified immunity that shields government officials from being held personally...Featuring:

Prof. Christopher J. Walker, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; Director, Moritz Washington, D.C. Summer Program
Prof. Joanna Schwartz, Vice Dean for Faculty Development and Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Jay Schweikert, Project on Criminal Justice, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. John F. Kness, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4668criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-methods-of-interpreting-the-econFeaturing:

Prof. Gary Lawson, Yale Law School
Mr. Roger Pilon, Department of Justice
Prof. Mario J. Rizzo, New York University
Prof. Mark G. Kelman, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Dean Henry G. Manne, George Mason University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40550534Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:59:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 16-17, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted a symposium in celebration of the bicentennial of the Constitution at the George Mason University School of Law. The symposium was titled "Constitutional Protections of Economic Activity: How They...Featuring:

Prof. Gary Lawson, Yale Law School
Mr. Roger Pilon, Department of Justice
Prof. Mario J. Rizzo, New York University
Prof. Mark G. Kelman, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Dean Henry G. Manne, George Mason University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4504constitution,founding era & history,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-discussion-with-professors-robert-georIn the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, the country is re-examining fundamental aspects both of our society and how we talk about changing it. In order to undertake that examination in a spirit of honesty and free inquiry, one view holds that participants need to feel free from the danger, and sometimes, as we have seen, the reality, of punishment or intimidation for taking an unpopular point of view. Those holding this view are concerned that we seem to be entering an era of enforced conformity to a new norm—that America is systemically racist, and that a failure to accept and acknowledge this fact is disqualifying from having a place in academia, in public life, or even in the private sector. They are concerned that the radical changes being called for ignore the pillars of the successful American experiment that ultimately led from slavery to the outlawing of racial segregation, and that these changes will do grave harm both to American society as a whole and to the radical changes’ intended beneficiaries.
On the other hand, some believe that our society is so inherently degraded by racism that a fundamental change is justified from the old ways of how we have felt we can think and speak about these issues. The thought is that the traditional notions of free speech and free thought are themselves devices that support oppression, and inevitably are employed to prop up established practices and ways of thinking that have created, and perpetuate, racial inequity. This view holds that those who have been harmed by racism are only further harmed by a so-called “balanced” discussion of their grievances.
Professors George and West will address whether both society, and the ways in which we can discuss its virtues and its deficiencies, are in need of fundamental change.
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Prof. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Princeton University
Prof. Cornel West, Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy, Harvard University
Moderator: Mr. Eugene Meyer, President & CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40487549Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyA discussion about freedom of speech, freedom of thought, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the cancel culture with Professors Robert George of Princeton and Cornel West of Harvard: In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, the country is...In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, the country is re-examining fundamental aspects both of our society and how we talk about changing it. In order to undertake that examination in a spirit of honesty and free inquiry, one view holds that participants need to feel free from the danger, and sometimes, as we have seen, the reality, of punishment or intimidation for taking an unpopular point of view. Those holding this view are concerned that we seem to be entering an era of enforced conformity to a new norm—that America is systemically racist, and that a failure to accept and acknowledge this fact is disqualifying from having a place in academia, in public life, or even in the private sector. They are concerned that the radical changes being called for ignore the pillars of the successful American experiment that ultimately led from slavery to the outlawing of racial segregation, and that these changes will do grave harm both to American society as a whole and to the radical changes’ intended beneficiaries.
On the other hand, some believe that our society is so inherently degraded by racism that a fundamental change is justified from the old ways of how we have felt we can think and speak about these issues. The thought is that the traditional notions of free speech and free thought are themselves devices that support oppression, and inevitably are employed to prop up established practices and ways of thinking that have created, and perpetuate, racial inequity. This view holds that those who have been harmed by racism are only further harmed by a so-called “balanced” discussion of their grievances.
Professors George and West will address whether both society, and the ways in which we can discuss its virtues and its deficiencies, are in need of fundamental change.
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Prof. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Princeton University
Prof. Cornel West, Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy, Harvard University
Moderator: Mr. Eugene Meyer, President & CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5636civil rights,criminal law & procedure,culture,education policy,first amendment,free speech & election law,politics,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2020-annual-supreme-court-round-upFeaturing:

Mr. Miguel Estrada, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
Introduction: Mr. Reginald Brown, Partner, WilmerHale
Opening Remarks: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40487508Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:58:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn August 10, 2020, the Federalist Society's Washington, D.C. Lawyers Chapter will present its annual Supreme Court Round Up discussing the the Supreme Court's 2019-2020 Term. Featuring: Mr. Miguel Estrada, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher...Featuring:

Mr. Miguel Estrada, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
Introduction: Mr. Reginald Brown, Partner, WilmerHale
Opening Remarks: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>6532supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-do-we-have-an-unwritten-constituFeaturing:

Prof. Paul Bator, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Michael Moore, University of Southern California Law Center
Prof. Ronald Rotunda, University of Illinois College of Law
Moderator: Justice Antonin Scalia, United States Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40489620Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 4-5, 1988, The Federalist Society's University of Virginia student chapter hosted the National Student Symposium in Charlottesville, Virginia. The topic of the conference was "Are There Unenumerated Constitutional Rights?" The conference's...Featuring:

Prof. Paul Bator, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Michael Moore, University of Southern California Law Center
Prof. Ronald Rotunda, University of Illinois College of Law
Moderator: Justice Antonin Scalia, United States Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>7119constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/reviewing-the-supreme-court-s-2019-20-teFeaturing:

Opening Remarks: The Honorable Beth Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Samantha Harris, Mudrick & Zucker, P.C.
Prof. Alan Chen, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Josh Hammer, Newsweek
Moderator: Shoshana Weissmann, R Street Institute
Introduction: Will Trachman, Co-Chair, The Federalist Society Colorado Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40406546Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:26:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Colorado Lawyers Chapter held a virtual review of the 2019-20 Supreme Court term on August 12, 2020. After Beth Williams, assistant attorney general in the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy, kicked things off with her opening...Featuring:

Opening Remarks: The Honorable Beth Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Samantha Harris, Mudrick & Zucker, P.C.
Prof. Alan Chen, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Josh Hammer, Newsweek
Moderator: Shoshana Weissmann, R Street Institute
Introduction: Will Trachman, Co-Chair, The Federalist Society Colorado Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5350constitution,federal courts,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-the-treaty-power-archive-colleFeaturing:

Abraham Sofaer, Department of State
Prof. Harold Koh, Yale Law School
Prof. John Nowak, University of Illinois College of Law
Justice Grover Rees III, Chief Justice of the High Court of American Samoa
Moderator: Judge Laurence Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40486528Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:43:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 6-7, 1987, The Federalist Society held a symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC on "Foreign Affairs and The Constitution: The Roles of Congress, The President, and The Courts". The second day of the symposium began with a...Featuring:

Abraham Sofaer, Department of State
Prof. Harold Koh, Yale Law School
Prof. John Nowak, University of Illinois College of Law
Justice Grover Rees III, Chief Justice of the High Court of American Samoa
Moderator: Judge Laurence Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5817constitution,international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-the-first-amendment-and-nationaFeaturing:

Floyd Abrams, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
Prof. Henry Holzer, Brooklyn Law School
Don Oberdorfer, The Washington Post
Richard Willard, Department of Justice
Moderator: Dr. Suzanne Garment, American Enterprise Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40489777Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 6-7, 1987, The Federalist Society held a symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC on "Foreign Affairs and The Constitution: The Roles of Congress, The President, and The Courts". The second panel explored the relationship...Featuring:

Floyd Abrams, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
Prof. Henry Holzer, Brooklyn Law School
Don Oberdorfer, The Washington Post
Richard Willard, Department of Justice
Moderator: Dr. Suzanne Garment, American Enterprise Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6333constitution,first amendment,free speech & election law,international law & trade,international & national secur,security & privacycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-senator-marsha-blackSpeaker:

Hon. Marsha Blackburn, Senator, State of Tennessee & Member, Senate Judiciary Committee
Introduction: Kaytlin Roholt Lane, Jones Day & President, DC Young Lawyers Chapter, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40247154Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe DC Young Lawyers Chapter hosted Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on July 22, 2020. Sen. Blackburn gave her personal insight into some of the biggest issues currently facing the country. Speaker:...Speaker:

Hon. Marsha Blackburn, Senator, State of Tennessee & Member, Senate Judiciary Committee
Introduction: Kaytlin Roholt Lane, Jones Day & President, DC Young Lawyers Chapter, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2763civil rights,constitution,culture,first amendment,free speech & election law,international law & trade,international & national secur,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-secretary-of-defense-caspar-wFeaturing:

Caspar Weinberger, Secretary of Defense
David McIntosh, Domestic Policy Council
Introduction: Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Center for Strategic & International Studies

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39823820Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:03:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 6-7, 1987, The Federalist Society held a symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC on "Foreign Affairs and The Constitution: The Roles of Congress, The President, and The Courts". On the first day of the symposium, Caspar...Featuring:

Caspar Weinberger, Secretary of Defense
David McIntosh, Domestic Policy Council
Introduction: Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Center for Strategic & International Studies

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2271constitution,federalism & separation of pow,international law & trade,international & national secur,security & privacy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/qualified-immunity-a-debatehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39799309Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:35:24 +0000The Federalist Society3705constitution,criminal law & procedure,due processcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-the-presidents-powers-as-commandFeaturing:

Rep. Charles Bennett, U.S. Representative, Florida
Prof. Geoffrey P. Miller, University of Chicago Law School
William Bradford Reynolds, Department of Justice
Prof. William Van Alstyne, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: A.B. Culvahouse, Counsel to the President

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38337589Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:45:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 6-7, 1987, The Federalist Society held a symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC on "Foreign Affairs and The Constitution: The Roles of Congress, The President, and The Courts". The first panel of the symposium discussed "The...Featuring:

Rep. Charles Bennett, U.S. Representative, Florida
Prof. Geoffrey P. Miller, University of Chicago Law School
William Bradford Reynolds, Department of Justice
Prof. William Van Alstyne, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: A.B. Culvahouse, Counsel to the President

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5943constitution,federalism & separation of pow,founding era & history,international law & trade,international & national secur,security & privacy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-were-the-new-title-ix-regulationshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/37492861Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:30:00 +0000The Federalist Society7163civil rights,due process,education policycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/clash-of-the-titans-general-michael-flynFeaturing:

David Oscar Markus, Criminal Trial & Appellate Lawyer, Markus/Moss
Prof. Carissa Byrne Hessick, Ransdell Professor of Law and Director of the Prosecutors and Politics Project, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Moderator: Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, Cato Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34912025Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:45:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 4, 2020, the Miami Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an online event discussing "Clash of the Titans: General Michael Flynn & Judge Emmett Sullivan - Does the DOJ have Unfettered Discretion to Dismiss the Flynn Prosecution?"...Featuring:

David Oscar Markus, Criminal Trial & Appellate Lawyer, Markus/Moss
Prof. Carissa Byrne Hessick, Ransdell Professor of Law and Director of the Prosecutors and Politics Project, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Moderator: Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, Cato Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3840criminal law & procedure,federalism & separation of pow,international & national secur,security & privacy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-dr-zbigniew-brzezinskFeaturing:

Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31864604Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:28:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 6-7, 1987, The Federalist Society held a symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC on "Foreign Affairs and The Constitution: The Roles of Congress, The President, and The Courts". The symposium commenced with an address by Dr....Featuring:

Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2356constitution,federalism & separation of pow,foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national secur,security & privacy,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/civil-liberties-and-covid-19Various governmental and private measures relating to COVID-19 are raising challenging civil liberties questions both in the US and around the world. What are the limits on States and localities’ ability to restrict movement? Should journalists be able to be sued for promoting approaches deemed insufficiently or overly aggressive? Do businesses shut down by government order have any legal recourse? What kind of reason do police need to stop people on the street to enforce stay-at-home orders? What about government redirection of medical resources away from abortions? What about government redirection of goods and production capacity? Rationing of scarce medical resources on the basis of anticipated quality of life? What about churches told not to hold in-person or drive-in services? What about prisoners and detained unlawful entrants at heightened exposure risk? What about landlords forbidden to evict tenants? Nor are the challenges limited to the immediate emergency measures. Potential public health steps intended to facilitate safer reopening also raise thorny problems. Should the government be able to condition going back to work or getting on an airplane on a negative COVID-19 test? Or a positive antibody test? Should a company or an airline? Should privacy laws including HIPAA and others be relaxed to permit more effective isolation of people who test positive, including using cell phone location information to send phone alerts to health officials about people who have tested positive and are not self-isolating? Or their close contacts? Or to help with contact tracing? If not how will this affect the efficacy of stepped up testing efforts? Even if in theory some of this makes sense, does the US really have the enforcement resources and bureaucratic capacity effectively to borrow/emulate some of these techniques that have been used in other countries? This panel will explore these questions.
Featuring:

Prof. Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law; Class of 1963 Research Professor in Honor of Graham C. Lilly and Peter W. Low, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law, Emerita, New York Law School; Former President, American Civil Liberties Union, 1991-2008
Prof. Mila Versteeg, Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law; Director, Human Rights Program; Senior Fellow, Miller Center, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Christopher C. DeMuth, Distinguished Fellow, Hudson Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31512173Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:42:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's COVID-19 & the Law Conference concluded with a panel on "Civil Liberties and COVID-19". The panel took place via teleconference on Friday, June 12, 2020. Various governmental and private measures relating to COVID-19 are...Various governmental and private measures relating to COVID-19 are raising challenging civil liberties questions both in the US and around the world. What are the limits on States and localities’ ability to restrict movement? Should journalists be able to be sued for promoting approaches deemed insufficiently or overly aggressive? Do businesses shut down by government order have any legal recourse? What kind of reason do police need to stop people on the street to enforce stay-at-home orders? What about government redirection of medical resources away from abortions? What about government redirection of goods and production capacity? Rationing of scarce medical resources on the basis of anticipated quality of life? What about churches told not to hold in-person or drive-in services? What about prisoners and detained unlawful entrants at heightened exposure risk? What about landlords forbidden to evict tenants? Nor are the challenges limited to the immediate emergency measures. Potential public health steps intended to facilitate safer reopening also raise thorny problems. Should the government be able to condition going back to work or getting on an airplane on a negative COVID-19 test? Or a positive antibody test? Should a company or an airline? Should privacy laws including HIPAA and others be relaxed to permit more effective isolation of people who test positive, including using cell phone location information to send phone alerts to health officials about people who have tested positive and are not self-isolating? Or their close contacts? Or to help with contact tracing? If not how will this affect the efficacy of stepped up testing efforts? Even if in theory some of this makes sense, does the US really have the enforcement resources and bureaucratic capacity effectively to borrow/emulate some of these techniques that have been used in other countries? This panel will explore these questions.
Featuring:

Prof. Julia Mahoney, John S. Battle Professor of Law; Class of 1963 Research Professor in Honor of Graham C. Lilly and Peter W. Low, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law, Emerita, New York Law School; Former President, American Civil Liberties Union, 1991-2008
Prof. Mila Versteeg, Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law; Director, Human Rights Program; Senior Fellow, Miller Center, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Christopher C. DeMuth, Distinguished Fellow, Hudson Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6031civil rights,constitution,federalism,first amendment,healthcare,security & privacy,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/regulation-or-don-t-let-a-good-crisis-goDuring this crisis government has assumed new powers that no one would claim it has except in an emergency. Will government cease exercising all these powers when the emergency passes? Historically government has almost always increased its power during crisis and then kept some of that power afterward. Will people try to invoke COVID-19 powers to address other pressing issues, such as drugs, climate change, crime, terrorism etc, on the ground that these too are very serious problems? On the flip side, there are also regulations that have been lifted. Should they remain lifted in some situations? FDA approvals: tests (restricting to CDC), drugs, devices, PPE? Occupational licensing/Practice of medicine across state lines. Some government contracting rules? What regulatory obstacles are still proving to be an issue? (e.g. food supply questions) Would a new BRAC commission make sense for this purpose? In general, to what extent does it make sense to reason – in either a pro-regulatory or deregulatory fashion -- from crisis situations to general notions of governmental role?
Featuring:

Prof. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Dr. Roger D. Klein, Faculty Fellow, Center for Law, Science & Innovation, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Prof. Erika Lietzan, Associate Professor of Law, Center for Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship, University of Missouri School of Law
Prof. Paul G. Mahoney, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Cass Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard Law School
Moderator: Prof. Susan E. Dudley, Director, GW Regulatory Studies Center & Distinguished Professor of Practice, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, The George Washington University

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31511076Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:38:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe fifth panel of the Federalist Society's COVID-19 & the Law Conference discussed "Regulation or 'Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste'". The panel took place via teleconference on Friday, June 12, 2020. During this crisis government has assumed...During this crisis government has assumed new powers that no one would claim it has except in an emergency. Will government cease exercising all these powers when the emergency passes? Historically government has almost always increased its power during crisis and then kept some of that power afterward. Will people try to invoke COVID-19 powers to address other pressing issues, such as drugs, climate change, crime, terrorism etc, on the ground that these too are very serious problems? On the flip side, there are also regulations that have been lifted. Should they remain lifted in some situations? FDA approvals: tests (restricting to CDC), drugs, devices, PPE? Occupational licensing/Practice of medicine across state lines. Some government contracting rules? What regulatory obstacles are still proving to be an issue? (e.g. food supply questions) Would a new BRAC commission make sense for this purpose? In general, to what extent does it make sense to reason – in either a pro-regulatory or deregulatory fashion -- from crisis situations to general notions of governmental role?
Featuring:

Prof. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Dr. Roger D. Klein, Faculty Fellow, Center for Law, Science & Innovation, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Prof. Erika Lietzan, Associate Professor of Law, Center for Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship, University of Missouri School of Law
Prof. Paul G. Mahoney, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Cass Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard Law School
Moderator: Prof. Susan E. Dudley, Director, GW Regulatory Studies Center & Distinguished Professor of Practice, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, The George Washington University

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6128administrative law & regulatio,constitution,healthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/covid-19-and-the-2020-electionsThe onset of the COVID-19 epidemic in the midst of an election year has presented election officials with an array of unprecedented challenges. Some states hurriedly cancelled or delayed primary elections while others forged ahead. It is widely assumed that the remaining primaries and likely the November general election will include a substantial increase in vote-by-mail options, and possibly occur with all mail ballots. Who should make such decisions about timing and means of voting: legislatures? Governors and other executive branch officials? Courts? Elections in the U.S. are conducted by states, but Congress has the authority to regulate the “time, place, and manner” of congressional elections, and the “time” for choosing presidential electors and the day of their votes: Should Congress get involved, and if so, how far does its power under the “time, place, and manner” clause reach?
It has long been accepted that absentee balloting and voting-by-mail have potential for voter fraud not present in in-person voting. And tools that make it easier to vote--such as "ballot harvesting"--also increase opportunities for fraud. What policies should states adopt to ensure that people can vote without endangering their personal or the public health, while assuring that the fraud is minimized and the results retain integrity? Are states ready to handle a substantial increase in mail voting? What steps need to be taken before November to get ready? And what are the pluses or minuses to such changes. Are permanent changes necessary, or should any changes in voting procedures be temporary, for this election only?
Featuring:

Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Prof. Michael T. Morley, Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Prof. Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, New York University School of Law
Hon. Bradley A. Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University Law School
Moderator: Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31506603Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:34:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe second day of the Federalist Society's COVID-19 & the Law Conference commenced with a panel discussion on "COVID-19 and the 2020 Elections". The panel took place via teleconference on Friday, June 12, 2020. The onset of the COVID-19 epidemic...The onset of the COVID-19 epidemic in the midst of an election year has presented election officials with an array of unprecedented challenges. Some states hurriedly cancelled or delayed primary elections while others forged ahead. It is widely assumed that the remaining primaries and likely the November general election will include a substantial increase in vote-by-mail options, and possibly occur with all mail ballots. Who should make such decisions about timing and means of voting: legislatures? Governors and other executive branch officials? Courts? Elections in the U.S. are conducted by states, but Congress has the authority to regulate the “time, place, and manner” of congressional elections, and the “time” for choosing presidential electors and the day of their votes: Should Congress get involved, and if so, how far does its power under the “time, place, and manner” clause reach?
It has long been accepted that absentee balloting and voting-by-mail have potential for voter fraud not present in in-person voting. And tools that make it easier to vote--such as "ballot harvesting"--also increase opportunities for fraud. What policies should states adopt to ensure that people can vote without endangering their personal or the public health, while assuring that the fraud is minimized and the results retain integrity? Are states ready to handle a substantial increase in mail voting? What steps need to be taken before November to get ready? And what are the pluses or minuses to such changes. Are permanent changes necessary, or should any changes in voting procedures be temporary, for this election only?
Featuring:

Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Prof. Michael T. Morley, Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Prof. Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, New York University School of Law
Hon. Bradley A. Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University Law School
Moderator: Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5299constitution,election law,federalism,free speech & election law,healthcare,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federal-executive-power-and-covid-19Has the federal executive branch overreacted or underreacted to the Covid-19 threat? To what extent is the proper federal role legislative rather than executive? Within the executive, what is the appropriate role of the White House and the agencies? Which aspects of the response call for political judgment and which call for technical judgment – and to what extent are the relevant agencies technical rather than political actors? What tools are legally available to the President and the rest of the federal executive branch to respond to COVID-19? How should they be used? What is the proper role of guidelines, like the various CDC guidelines, that are not legally binding as a regulatory matter but likely have liability implications and seem to have had considerable practical impact on decisions by State and private actors?
Featuring:

Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates
Prof. Daniel B. Rodriguez, Harold Washington Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Lisa Grow Sun, Professor of Law, BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School
Moderator: Prof. Gary Lawson, Philip S. Beck Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31506065Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:31:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe first day of the Federalist Society's COVID-19 & the Law Conference finished with a panel discussion on "Federal Executive Power and COVID-19". The panel took place via teleconference on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Has the federal executive...Has the federal executive branch overreacted or underreacted to the Covid-19 threat? To what extent is the proper federal role legislative rather than executive? Within the executive, what is the appropriate role of the White House and the agencies? Which aspects of the response call for political judgment and which call for technical judgment – and to what extent are the relevant agencies technical rather than political actors? What tools are legally available to the President and the rest of the federal executive branch to respond to COVID-19? How should they be used? What is the proper role of guidelines, like the various CDC guidelines, that are not legally binding as a regulatory matter but likely have liability implications and seem to have had considerable practical impact on decisions by State and private actors?
Featuring:

Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates
Prof. Daniel B. Rodriguez, Harold Washington Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Lisa Grow Sun, Professor of Law, BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School
Moderator: Prof. Gary Lawson, Philip S. Beck Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5250constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,healthcare,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-ajit-pai
Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman, U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Introduction: Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31505868Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:18:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyAjit Pai, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, gave an address at the Federalist Society's COVID-19 & the Law Conference. The address took place via teleconference on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman, U.S....
Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman, U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Introduction: Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>954first amendment,free speech & election law,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/government-vs-private-decisionmakingHow should societies respond to pandemic crises, and to what extent has the American response tracked ideal models? The key questions are the extent to which public and private actors take responsibility for actions and how those actors coordinate with each other. What considerations should govern the allocation of public/private decision making in confronting COVID-19? What are the risks and benefits of decisions being made by the government (at all of the different levels of government), businesses, and individuals? What, in the response thus far,has worked and what hasn’t? Do government decisions about what to close down and when to reopen them create serious crony capitalism and public choice problems or in such an emergency will politicians rise above those temptations? What, if anything, does COVID-19 tell us about Medicare for All?
Featuring:

Prof. Ian Ayres, William K. Townsend Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. David Hyman, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Health Law & Policy, Georgetown University
Prof. Jason Johnston, Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation Professor of Law; Armistead M. Dobie Professor of Law; and Director, John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Anup Malani, Lee and Brena Freeman Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31505832Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:12:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's COVID-19 & the Law Conference began with a panel discussion on "Government vs. Private Decisionmaking". The panel took place via teleconference on Thursday, June 11, 2020. How should societies respond to pandemic crises,...How should societies respond to pandemic crises, and to what extent has the American response tracked ideal models? The key questions are the extent to which public and private actors take responsibility for actions and how those actors coordinate with each other. What considerations should govern the allocation of public/private decision making in confronting COVID-19? What are the risks and benefits of decisions being made by the government (at all of the different levels of government), businesses, and individuals? What, in the response thus far,has worked and what hasn’t? Do government decisions about what to close down and when to reopen them create serious crony capitalism and public choice problems or in such an emergency will politicians rise above those temptations? What, if anything, does COVID-19 tell us about Medicare for All?
Featuring:

Prof. Ian Ayres, William K. Townsend Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. David Hyman, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Health Law & Policy, Georgetown University
Prof. Jason Johnston, Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation Professor of Law; Armistead M. Dobie Professor of Law; and Director, John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Anup Malani, Lee and Brena Freeman Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5339federalism,healthcare,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-covid-19https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31505947Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:20:00 +0000The Federalist Society5409constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,healthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-originalism-a-federalist-shttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/29898675Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:01:37 +0000The Federalist Society5614constitution,founding era & history,jurisprudence,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-what-the-constitution-means-by-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29311173Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:50:42 +0000The Federalist Society5903federalism & separation of pow,foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national secur,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-and-address-by-william-h-webstehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/28000228Thu, 21 May 2020 17:50:35 +0000The Federalist Society2037foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national secur,security & privacycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-v-the-virtues-and-vices-of-democraFeaturing:

Irving Kristol, The Public Interest
Prof. Gordon Tullock, University of Arizona College of Business and Public Administration
Godfrey Hodgson, Author
Moderator: Charles Krauthammer, The New Republic

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27346279Thu, 14 May 2020 17:45:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 6-7, 1987, The Federalist Society held a symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC on "Foreign Affairs and The Constitution: The Roles of Congress, The President, and The Courts". This panel was titled "The Virtues and Vices of...Featuring:

Irving Kristol, The Public Interest
Prof. Gordon Tullock, University of Arizona College of Business and Public Administration
Godfrey Hodgson, Author
Moderator: Charles Krauthammer, The New Republic

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4852constitution,first amendment,foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-and-address-by-john-norton-moorhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/26877578Thu, 07 May 2020 15:05:00 +0000The Federalist Society2143article i initiative,foreign policy,international law & trade,international & national secur,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/restoring-the-legislative-power-to-congrIn Federalist Paper No. 51, James Madison argued that a system of checks and balances between the federal branches of government was vital to the health and safety of our constitutional republic. While discussing how the relationship between these separate branches of government should endure, he specifically highlighted the Legislative branch by saying “In republican government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates.” Many in the realm of Constitutional law and governmental policy have argued the balance of power has shifted from the legislature, rendering it less powerful than the founding fathers intended. Some argue this power has been ceded largely to the Executive branch, arguing for more aggressive use of the legislative veto to keep the Executive branch in check. Others argue that the gradual weakening of the non-delegation doctrine has led to the administrative state usurping much of the power once thought solely in the realm of congressional authority. Proponents of the administrative state and of the Executive branch believe these changes are merely a reflection of modern times, and that Congress still has significant and final authority over federal law.
This elite panel of experts will explore the issue in depth, touching on various aspects of the debate, and presenting a wide variety of viewpoints. The panel subject matter promises both to be enlightening and educational for lawyers and policy makers alike.
Featuring:

Prof. Jack Beermann, Harry Elwood Warren Scholar and Professor of Law, Boston University Law School
Prof. Michael B. Rappaport, Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Professor of Law; Director, Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. David S. Schoenbrod, Trustee Professor of Law, New York Law School
Prof. Christopher J. Walker, Professor of Law; Director, Washington, D.C., Summer Program, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Mr. Thomas G. Hungar, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26589407Sat, 02 May 2020 22:28:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Eighth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference was held on April 28, 2020 via an online webinar. The final panel was titled "Restoring the Legislative Power: The Role of Nondelegation Doctrine and Legislative Vetoes" In Federalist Paper No. 51,...In Federalist Paper No. 51, James Madison argued that a system of checks and balances between the federal branches of government was vital to the health and safety of our constitutional republic. While discussing how the relationship between these separate branches of government should endure, he specifically highlighted the Legislative branch by saying “In republican government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates.” Many in the realm of Constitutional law and governmental policy have argued the balance of power has shifted from the legislature, rendering it less powerful than the founding fathers intended. Some argue this power has been ceded largely to the Executive branch, arguing for more aggressive use of the legislative veto to keep the Executive branch in check. Others argue that the gradual weakening of the non-delegation doctrine has led to the administrative state usurping much of the power once thought solely in the realm of congressional authority. Proponents of the administrative state and of the Executive branch believe these changes are merely a reflection of modern times, and that Congress still has significant and final authority over federal law.
This elite panel of experts will explore the issue in depth, touching on various aspects of the debate, and presenting a wide variety of viewpoints. The panel subject matter promises both to be enlightening and educational for lawyers and policy makers alike.
Featuring:

Prof. Jack Beermann, Harry Elwood Warren Scholar and Professor of Law, Boston University Law School
Prof. Michael B. Rappaport, Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Professor of Law; Director, Center for the Study of Constitutional Originalism, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. David S. Schoenbrod, Trustee Professor of Law, New York Law School
Prof. Christopher J. Walker, Professor of Law; Director, Washington, D.C., Summer Program, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Mr. Thomas G. Hungar, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3687article i initiative,constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,the practice groupscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/restoring-judicial-power-righting-the-shOne aspect of almost all constitutional systems is judicial deference, which could be loosely defined as the concept that certain matters are best decided by entities other than the judiciary. While nearly all agree that some level of judicial deference is necessary in our current constitutional system, the extent to which the Judiciary should practice deference remains a highly complex and controversial area of constitutional law. During the past several decades, the rise of the administrative state in the federal government has only added fuel to this ongoing legal debate. On one side, many believe that the administrative state is better equipped to deal with particular matters, because members of the administrative state will have more expertise in specific subject matter areas than federal judges. Many of these proponents of deference support Supreme Court cases that carved out the well-known deference doctrines of Chevron and Auer. On the other hand, skeptics of excessive judicial deference criticize much of the Supreme Court’s related jurisprudence. They instead argue that the increasing number of "cases and controversies" decided by regulators, enforcers, and adjudicative bodies within the administrative state, that are neither elected nor directly subject to the political process, has led to a less democratic form of government in America. Proponents of judicial power taking a less deferential approach believe that a strong doctrine of judicial review is a vital way to ensure that we truly have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. That said, is there a way to prevent a less-deferential judiciary from becoming overly ambitious?
This distinguished panel of experts will be discussing and debating this controversial and engaging issue. The panel will provide helpful information to attorneys practicing many fields of law, in particular, attorneys working in administrative, constitutional, and regulatory law.
Featuring:

Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law and President, Cass & Associates, PC
Prof. Kristin E. Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Dean Alan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law; Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Hon. Beth A. Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Moderator: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26589374Sat, 02 May 2020 22:23:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Eighth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference was held on April 28, 2020 via an online webinar. The second panel was titled "Restoring Judicial Power: Righting the Ship of Judicial Review and Deference Doctrines." One aspect of almost all...One aspect of almost all constitutional systems is judicial deference, which could be loosely defined as the concept that certain matters are best decided by entities other than the judiciary. While nearly all agree that some level of judicial deference is necessary in our current constitutional system, the extent to which the Judiciary should practice deference remains a highly complex and controversial area of constitutional law. During the past several decades, the rise of the administrative state in the federal government has only added fuel to this ongoing legal debate. On one side, many believe that the administrative state is better equipped to deal with particular matters, because members of the administrative state will have more expertise in specific subject matter areas than federal judges. Many of these proponents of deference support Supreme Court cases that carved out the well-known deference doctrines of Chevron and Auer. On the other hand, skeptics of excessive judicial deference criticize much of the Supreme Court’s related jurisprudence. They instead argue that the increasing number of "cases and controversies" decided by regulators, enforcers, and adjudicative bodies within the administrative state, that are neither elected nor directly subject to the political process, has led to a less democratic form of government in America. Proponents of judicial power taking a less deferential approach believe that a strong doctrine of judicial review is a vital way to ensure that we truly have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. That said, is there a way to prevent a less-deferential judiciary from becoming overly ambitious?
This distinguished panel of experts will be discussing and debating this controversial and engaging issue. The panel will provide helpful information to attorneys practicing many fields of law, in particular, attorneys working in administrative, constitutional, and regulatory law.
Featuring:

Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law and President, Cass & Associates, PC
Prof. Kristin E. Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Dean Alan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law; Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Hon. Beth A. Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Moderator: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3798constitution,federal courts,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,supreme court,the practice groupscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/restoring-the-executive-power-revisitingIn public discourse, the visibility and prominence of the presidency has flourished in recent decades in America. However, while the visibility of the presidency has increased, some worry that the actual power and influence of the presidency gradually has been surrendered to much less visible levers of governmental power. The ever-increasing power of the administrative state and the influence of independent agencies has caused many legal experts and policy makers to question whether the presidency has retained all the powers of the executive branch the founding fathers intended. The President surely exercises some control over significant agency heads, but has Presidential control over the agencies themselves weakened? Is the President’s control over independent agencies too attenuated? Proponents of greater executive power argue that the administrative state has grown so large it can stymie a newly elected president’s agenda, which leads to a less democratic form of government. In light of these concerns, should the Supreme Court revisit Humphrey's Executor, and give the President more control over federal agencies? As a practical matter, if agency power is reduced, what ought to fill the void of policy-making and enforcement?
Our distinguished panel of experts will attempt to answer that question, and will delve into multiple sides of this controversial and complex debate.
Featuring:

Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and former White House Counsel
Hon. Steven A. Engel, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, United States Department of Justice
Mr. Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, and former Acting Associate Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Moderator: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26589333Sat, 02 May 2020 22:17:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Eighth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference was held on April 28, 2020 via an online webinar. The first panel was titled "Restoring the Executive Power: Revisiting Humphrey's Executor, Reviving the Unitary Executive." In public discourse,...In public discourse, the visibility and prominence of the presidency has flourished in recent decades in America. However, while the visibility of the presidency has increased, some worry that the actual power and influence of the presidency gradually has been surrendered to much less visible levers of governmental power. The ever-increasing power of the administrative state and the influence of independent agencies has caused many legal experts and policy makers to question whether the presidency has retained all the powers of the executive branch the founding fathers intended. The President surely exercises some control over significant agency heads, but has Presidential control over the agencies themselves weakened? Is the President’s control over independent agencies too attenuated? Proponents of greater executive power argue that the administrative state has grown so large it can stymie a newly elected president’s agenda, which leads to a less democratic form of government. In light of these concerns, should the Supreme Court revisit Humphrey's Executor, and give the President more control over federal agencies? As a practical matter, if agency power is reduced, what ought to fill the void of policy-making and enforcement?
Our distinguished panel of experts will attempt to answer that question, and will delve into multiple sides of this controversial and complex debate.
Featuring:

Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and former White House Counsel
Hon. Steven A. Engel, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, United States Department of Justice
Mr. Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, and former Acting Associate Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Moderator: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>3520constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,the practice groupscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-v-the-role-and-relevance-of-the-am
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Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale University Law School
Stephen Markman, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Larry G. Simon, University of Southern California Law Center
Moderator: Hon. Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25644769Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:35:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 4-5, 1988, The Federalist Society's University of Virginia student chapter hosted the National Student Symposium in Charlottesville, Virginia. The topic of the conference was "Are There Unenumerated Constitutional Rights? The final panel of...
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale University Law School
Stephen Markman, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. Larry G. Simon, University of Southern California Law Center
Moderator: Hon. Frank Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>6372constitution,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/should-big-tech-platforms-be-viewpoint-nFeaturing:

Adam Candeub, Michigan State University College of Law
Carrie Goldberg, C. A. Goldberg PLLC
Arthur Milikh, Heritage Foundation
Nadine Strossen, New York Law School
Moderator: Neil Chilson, Charles Koch Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25214343Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:27:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 4, 2020, the Regulatory Transparency Project sponsored a symposium with the University of Pennsylvania Federalist Society student chapter. The second panel of the symposium was titled "Should Social Media Platforms Be Viewpoint Neutral?...Featuring:

Adam Candeub, Michigan State University College of Law
Carrie Goldberg, C. A. Goldberg PLLC
Arthur Milikh, Heritage Foundation
Nadine Strossen, New York Law School
Moderator: Neil Chilson, Charles Koch Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>4762administrative law & regulatio,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/do-we-need-to-rethink-antitrust-for-big-Featuring:

Roger Alford, Notre Dame University
Jay Himes, Labaton Sucharow LLP
Salil Mehra, Temple University School of Law
Moderator: Christopher Yoo, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25214336Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:26:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 4, 2020, the Regulatory Transparency Project sponsored a symposium with the University of Pennsylvania Federalist Society student chapter. The first panel of the symposium was titled "Do We Need to Rethink Antitrust for Big Tech?" Featuring:...Featuring:

Roger Alford, Notre Dame University
Jay Himes, Labaton Sucharow LLP
Salil Mehra, Temple University School of Law
Moderator: Christopher Yoo, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>4867administrative law & regulatio,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-address-by-edwin-meese-archive-Featuring:

Hon. Edwin Meese III, former Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: Steven Calabresi, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24759323Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:53:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 9-10, 1988, The Federalist Society held its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. This Luncheon Address was presented by former Attorney General, Edwin Meese III, on the second day of the conference....Featuring:

Hon. Edwin Meese III, former Attorney General of the United States
Introduction: Steven Calabresi, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2187constitution,criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-third-annual-joseph-story-awardFeaturing:

Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

Learn more about the Joseph Story Award:https://fedsoc.org/joseph-story-award
FedSoc Blog: The 2020 Joseph Story Awardhttps://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/the-2020-joseph-story-award
FedSoc Blog: Remarks from the 2020 Joseph Story Awardhttps://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/remarks-from-the-2020-joseph-story-award]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24651251Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:43:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 14, 2020, the Federalist Society held its 39th National Student Symposium. The Symposium was originally scheduled to be held at the University of Michigan's Law School but was rescheduled as a digital conference. The 2020 Story Award was...Featuring:

Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

Learn more about the Joseph Story Award:https://fedsoc.org/joseph-story-award
FedSoc Blog: The 2020 Joseph Story Awardhttps://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/the-2020-joseph-story-award
FedSoc Blog: Remarks from the 2020 Joseph Story Awardhttps://fedsoc.org/commentary/fedsoc-blog/remarks-from-the-2020-joseph-story-award]]>319federalist societycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iv-originalism-and-interstate-relaThe Constitution famously says very little about interstate relations. Writing for the Court in Franchise Tax Board v. Hyatt, Justice Thomas suggested that the Constitution “reflects implicit alterations to the States’ relationships with each other, confirming that they are no longer fully independent nations.” How much of the law of interstate relations is truly settled by the Constitution? As for the rest, what kind of law governs instead? Is it federal or state, general or international, written or unwritten? And what does it provide?
This panel examines what originalism has to say, if anything, about questions of “horizontal federalism”—such as personal jurisdiction, choice of law, full faith and credit, extraterritorial regulation, state borders, sovereign immunity, and other areas of interstate dispute. How did the Founders understand these questions, either before the Constitution or after? What duties do the fifty states owe one another? And what are the roles of Congress and the courts in determining the answers?

Prof. William P. Baude, Professor of Law and Aaron Director Research Scholar, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Douglas Laycock, Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

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This panel examines what originalism has to say, if anything, about questions of “horizontal federalism”—such as personal jurisdiction, choice of law, full faith and credit, extraterritorial regulation, state borders, sovereign immunity, and other areas of interstate dispute. How did the Founders understand these questions, either before the Constitution or after? What duties do the fifty states owe one another? And what are the roles of Congress and the courts in determining the answers?

Prof. William P. Baude, Professor of Law and Aaron Director Research Scholar, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Douglas Laycock, Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. David R. Stras, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5964constitution,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-do-changing-norms-undermine-suNorms range from having quasi-constitutional force to simply being generally accepted modes of conduct that are more easily broken. Such norms include: The Supreme Court has nine members; Congress invites the President for the State of the Union message; the Senate acts on nominees; children are left alone in political campaigns; and the press ignores old sexual peccadilloes. In the area of congressional action, major new legislation historically required bipartisan support, but this did not occur with the Affordable Care Act. There are now battles over recess appointments for political purposes as opposed to the practical purpose of filling positions when Congress is in recess. Is there generally less self-restraint and more willingness to achieve short-term goals by whatever means with less respect for process? If so, does that pose a serious threat to our Constitution, and what might be done about it?

Prof. David E. Bernstein, University Professor and the Executive Director, Liberty & Law Center, Antonin Scalia Law School
Dean Vikram D. Amar, Dean and Iwan Foundation Professor of Law, University of Illinois College of Law
Prof. Keith E. Whittington, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics, Princeton University
Dean Evan H. Caminker, Dean Emeritus and Branch Rickey Collegiate Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
Moderator: Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24650736Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:35:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 14, 2020, the Federalist Society held its 39th National Student Symposium. The Symposium was originally scheduled to be held at the University of Michigan's Law School but was rescheduled as a digital conference. The third panel discussed the...Norms range from having quasi-constitutional force to simply being generally accepted modes of conduct that are more easily broken. Such norms include: The Supreme Court has nine members; Congress invites the President for the State of the Union message; the Senate acts on nominees; children are left alone in political campaigns; and the press ignores old sexual peccadilloes. In the area of congressional action, major new legislation historically required bipartisan support, but this did not occur with the Affordable Care Act. There are now battles over recess appointments for political purposes as opposed to the practical purpose of filling positions when Congress is in recess. Is there generally less self-restraint and more willingness to achieve short-term goals by whatever means with less respect for process? If so, does that pose a serious threat to our Constitution, and what might be done about it?

Prof. David E. Bernstein, University Professor and the Executive Director, Liberty & Law Center, Antonin Scalia Law School
Dean Vikram D. Amar, Dean and Iwan Foundation Professor of Law, University of Illinois College of Law
Prof. Keith E. Whittington, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics, Princeton University
Dean Evan H. Caminker, Dean Emeritus and Branch Rickey Collegiate Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
Moderator: Hon. Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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Hon. Paul D. Clement, Former Solicitor General of the United States; Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Distinguished‎ Lecturer in Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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Hon. Paul D. Clement, Former Solicitor General of the United States; Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Distinguished‎ Lecturer in Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1960article i initiative,constitution,federal courts,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-the-proper-role-of-the-senateMuch has changed concerning the Senate since the adoption of the Constitution. It is now directly elected. The nature of its power has changed with the passage of the 16th Amendment. And its unique role in confirmations and treaties and the nature of its role protecting smaller states all have undergone much discussion. The Senate has always played a key role in balancing purely democratic power. It has also protected the states and possibly served to defuse otherwise hostile geographical battles. Does or should this role change in our modern democracy? If so, how?

Prof. Lynn A. Baker, Frederick M. Baron Chair in Law and Co-Director of the Center on Lawyers, Civil Justice and the Media, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Prof. Sanford V. Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Ms. Amanda Neely, General Counsel, Office of Senator Rob Portman
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel Heller Professor of Law and director of the Korea Law Center, University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Raymond M. Kethledge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24649621Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:26:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 14, 2020, the Federalist Society held its 39th National Student Symposium. The Symposium was originally scheduled to be held at the University of Michigan's Law School but was rescheduled as a digital conference. The second panel explored...Much has changed concerning the Senate since the adoption of the Constitution. It is now directly elected. The nature of its power has changed with the passage of the 16th Amendment. And its unique role in confirmations and treaties and the nature of its role protecting smaller states all have undergone much discussion. The Senate has always played a key role in balancing purely democratic power. It has also protected the states and possibly served to defuse otherwise hostile geographical battles. Does or should this role change in our modern democracy? If so, how?

Prof. Lynn A. Baker, Frederick M. Baron Chair in Law and Co-Director of the Center on Lawyers, Civil Justice and the Media, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Prof. Sanford V. Levinson, W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Ms. Amanda Neely, General Counsel, Office of Senator Rob Portman
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel Heller Professor of Law and director of the Korea Law Center, University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Raymond M. Kethledge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6259article i initiative,constitution,election law,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-the-compact-clauseThe Compact Clause has received extra attention recently because of the Electoral College and the proposed state compact concerning the popular vote, but that is far from the only use of the compact clause. There are currently 200 active interstate compacts ranging from the significant to the almost trivial. The environment, metropolitan transportation authorities, and waterways are a few major areas where compacts are frequent. What can compacts properly cover? When are they constitutionally forbidden? When permitted, when do they promote good public policy, and what are the dangers posed by their use?

Prof. Michael S. Greve, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Prof. Roderick M. Hills, Jr., William T. Comfort, III Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Business Law & Regulation at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Moderator: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24649578Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:23:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 14, 2020, the Federalist Society held its 39th National Student Symposium. The Symposium was originally scheduled to be held at the University of Michigan's Law School but was rescheduled as a digital conference. The first panel covered The...The Compact Clause has received extra attention recently because of the Electoral College and the proposed state compact concerning the popular vote, but that is far from the only use of the compact clause. There are currently 200 active interstate compacts ranging from the significant to the almost trivial. The environment, metropolitan transportation authorities, and waterways are a few major areas where compacts are frequent. What can compacts properly cover? When are they constitutionally forbidden? When permitted, when do they promote good public policy, and what are the dangers posed by their use?

Prof. Michael S. Greve, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Prof. Roderick M. Hills, Jr., William T. Comfort, III Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Business Law & Regulation at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Moderator: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society

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Dean Henry Manne, George Mason University Law School
Joseph Grundfest, Commissioner, Securities Exchange Commission
Hon. Pasco Bowman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Prof. Saul Levmore, Yale Law School
Moderator: John Bolton, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, Office of Legislative Affairs
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24383883Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:20:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30-31, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the convention was "Changing the Law: The Role of Lawyers, Judges, and Legislators". The final panel of...Featuring:

Dean Henry Manne, George Mason University Law School
Joseph Grundfest, Commissioner, Securities Exchange Commission
Hon. Pasco Bowman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Prof. Saul Levmore, Yale Law School
Moderator: John Bolton, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, Office of Legislative Affairs
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States

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Prof. Lino Graglia, University of Texas Law School
Floyd Abrams, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
Hon. Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Morton Halperin, ACLU
Moderator: Hon. Stephen Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States

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Prof. Lino Graglia, University of Texas Law School
Floyd Abrams, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
Hon. Alex Kozinski, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Morton Halperin, ACLU
Moderator: Hon. Stephen Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States

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Master of Ceremonies: T. Kenneth Cribb, Presidential Advisor, Domestic Affairs
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States
Hon. Edwin Meese III, Attorney General of the United States

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23292964Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:25:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Attorney General Edwin Meese III delivered the keynote speech. Master of Ceremonies: T. Kenneth Cribb, Presidential...
Master of Ceremonies: T. Kenneth Cribb, Presidential Advisor, Domestic Affairs
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States
Hon. Edwin Meese III, Attorney General of the United States

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Master of Ceremonies:

Mr. Timothy M. Cerio, Of Counsel, GrayRobinson, P.A.

Panel Discussion:

Hon. Lisa Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Britt Grant, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Barbara Lagoa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Robert Luck, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Rodolfo Ruiz, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23042958Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:07:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The luncheon on the second day of the conference...*******
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Master of Ceremonies:

Mr. Timothy M. Cerio, Of Counsel, GrayRobinson, P.A.

Panel Discussion:

Hon. Lisa Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Britt Grant, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Barbara Lagoa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Robert Luck, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Rodolfo Ruiz, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida]]>4717federal courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/recent-developments-from-the-epa*******
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Hon. Matthew Z. Leopold, General Counsel, United States Enivonmental Protection Agency
Introduction: Jason Gonzalez, Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23042846Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:55:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The second day of the conference included a speech...*******
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Hon. Matthew Z. Leopold, General Counsel, United States Enivonmental Protection Agency
Introduction: Jason Gonzalez, Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP]]>900environmental & energy law,environmental law & property r,federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/session-iii-the-law-and-policy-of-mariju*******
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Prof. Zachary C. Bolitho, Assistant Professor of Law, Campbell University School of Law
Hon. Jeff Kottkamp, 17th Lt. Governor of Florida; President, Jeff Kottkamp, PA
Bertha K. Madras, PhD, Professor of Psychobiology, Harvard Medical School
Daniel R. Russell, Chair of the Medical Cannabis and Hemp Commercialization Group, Dean Mead Law Firm
Moderator: William N. Shepherd, Partner, Holland & Knight]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23042795Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:51:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The final session of the conference covered "The...*******
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Prof. Zachary C. Bolitho, Assistant Professor of Law, Campbell University School of Law
Hon. Jeff Kottkamp, 17th Lt. Governor of Florida; President, Jeff Kottkamp, PA
Bertha K. Madras, PhD, Professor of Psychobiology, Harvard Medical School
Daniel R. Russell, Chair of the Medical Cannabis and Hemp Commercialization Group, Dean Mead Law Firm
Moderator: William N. Shepherd, Partner, Holland & Knight]]>4315civil rights,criminal law & procedure,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-irving-roth*******
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Featuring:

Irving Roth, Director, Holocaust Resource Center at the Temple Judea of Manhasset, New York; and Holocaust Survivor
Introduction: Hon. Robert J. Luck, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23042736Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:46:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The second day of the conference included an...*******
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Featuring:

Irving Roth, Director, Holocaust Resource Center at the Temple Judea of Manhasset, New York; and Holocaust Survivor
Introduction: Hon. Robert J. Luck, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>1926civil rights,constitution,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/session-ii-originalism-and-textualism-in*******
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Featuring:

Sarah Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly
Joe Jacquot, General Counsel, Governor of Florida
Hon. William H. Pryor, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Sarah H. Warren, Supreme Court of Georgia
Moderator: Jason Gonzalez, Chairman, Appellate Practice Group, Shutts and Bowen LLP; Managing Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP, Tallahassee]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23042706Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:41:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The second day of the conference began with a...*******
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Featuring:

Sarah Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly
Joe Jacquot, General Counsel, Governor of Florida
Hon. William H. Pryor, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Hon. Sarah H. Warren, Supreme Court of Georgia
Moderator: Jason Gonzalez, Chairman, Appellate Practice Group, Shutts and Bowen LLP; Managing Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP, Tallahassee]]>4651constitution,federal courts,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/session-i-revisiting-the-antifederalists*******
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Prof. John Baker, Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Dr. Michelle Kundmueller, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Old Dominion University
Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Trevor N. McFadden, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Introduction: Daniel Nordby, Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23042324Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:37:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The first session of the conference was titled...*******
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Prof. John Baker, Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Dr. Michelle Kundmueller, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Old Dominion University
Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Trevor N. McFadden, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Introduction: Daniel Nordby, Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP]]>4146constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/discussion-and-q-a-with-don-mcgahn*******
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Featuring:

Opening Remarks: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Elena Crosby, President, Orlando Lawyers Chapter
Hon. Donald F. McGahn, Partner, Jones Day and former White House Counsel
Jan Crawford, Chief Legal Correspondent, CBS News]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23041941Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:34:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 31-February 1, 2020, The Federalist Society's Florida lawyers chapters hosted their annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The conference opened with a discussion and Q&A...*******
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Featuring:

Opening Remarks: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Elena Crosby, President, Orlando Lawyers Chapter
Hon. Donald F. McGahn, Partner, Jones Day and former White House Counsel
Jan Crawford, Chief Legal Correspondent, CBS News]]>3721federalism,federalism & separation of pow,politics,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/banquet-and-discussion-with-justice-clarhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22697117Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:15:44 +0000The Federalist Society5273constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-3-the-anti-federalists-and-the-couJust this term, the Anti-Federalists played a major role in the outcome of Franchise Tax Board v. Hyatt. Is that a one-off or a sign of more to come? Beyond simply citing the papers as a plea to authority, should courts confronting questions of originalism read the materials underlying Anti-Federalist thought as a way to understand the Constitution?
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Panelists:

Hon. Scott Keller, Partner, Baker Botts & Former Solicitor General of Texas
Erin Murphy, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Ilya Shapiro, Director , Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Michael Brennan, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Introduction: Christopher Hage, Senior Advisor to the Regional Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22619857Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:05:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 25, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. The conference concluded with a panel on "The Anti-Federalists and the Court." Just this term, the...Just this term, the Anti-Federalists played a major role in the outcome of Franchise Tax Board v. Hyatt. Is that a one-off or a sign of more to come? Beyond simply citing the papers as a plea to authority, should courts confronting questions of originalism read the materials underlying Anti-Federalist thought as a way to understand the Constitution?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Panelists:

Hon. Scott Keller, Partner, Baker Botts & Former Solicitor General of Texas
Erin Murphy, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Ilya Shapiro, Director , Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Michael Brennan, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Introduction: Christopher Hage, Senior Advisor to the Regional Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency]]>3861constitution,federal courts,founding era & history,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-the-anti-federalists-behhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22619749Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:54:56 +0000The Federalist Society2312constitution,federal courts,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-the-anti-federalists-and-theoriehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22619659Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:48:52 +0000The Federalist Society4377constitution,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-the-anti-federalists-at-the-founhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22618536Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:33:24 +0000The Federalist Society5239constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,founding era & history,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-death-of-contract-and-the-rise-of-tohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22487005Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:35:00 +0000The Federalist Society5996contracts,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/presidential-impeachment-historical-conthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22409908Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:20:00 +0000The Federalist Society5217article i initiative,constitution,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-vice-president-george
Featuring:

-Steven G. Calabresi, Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society
-William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General and Convention Chairman
-C. Boyden Gray, Legal Counsel to the Vice President
-Hon. George H.W. Bush, Vice President of the United States

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22369142Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30th, 1987, The Federalist Society hosted its first annual National Lawyers Convention. The convention opened with a keynote address by Vice President George H.W. Bush. Featuring: -Steven G. Calabresi, Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society...
Featuring:

-Steven G. Calabresi, Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society
-William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General and Convention Chairman
-C. Boyden Gray, Legal Counsel to the Vice President
-Hon. George H.W. Bush, Vice President of the United States

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Hon. Nikki R. Haley, Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations; Former Governor of South Carolina; Author, With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace
Hon. Mary Beth Buchanan, President, Federalist Society New York City Lawyers Chapter; General Counsel, Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange; Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Introduction: Brooke Cook, President, Federalist Society New York City Young Lawyers Chapter

Thursday, January 16, 2020New York City Federalist Society Dinner
Keynote Speaker:

Hon. Nikki HaleyFormer United States Ambassador to the United NationsFormer Governor of South Carolina Author, With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22032954Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:07:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 16, 2020, the Federalist Society's New York City Lawyers and Young Lawyers Chapters hosted Hon. Nikki Haley to discuss her new book--With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace. * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society...* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Hon. Nikki R. Haley, Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations; Former Governor of South Carolina; Author, With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace
Hon. Mary Beth Buchanan, President, Federalist Society New York City Lawyers Chapter; General Counsel, Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange; Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Introduction: Brooke Cook, President, Federalist Society New York City Young Lawyers Chapter

Thursday, January 16, 2020New York City Federalist Society Dinner
Keynote Speaker:

Hon. Nikki HaleyFormer United States Ambassador to the United NationsFormer Governor of South Carolina Author, With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace]]>4222constitution,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-is-everything-politicalThis panel sought to explore whether the reach of politics is broader now than it once was, whether there is a law-politics distinction, whether politics has become a substitute for religion or related claims on a person’s sense of self, and whether it is possible or desirable for politics to play a smaller role in life.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Christian Burset, Notre Dame Law School
Guy-Uriel Charles, Duke University School of Law
Tara Leigh Grove, William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Stephen E. Sachs, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Joshua Kleinfeld, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22031614Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:25:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3-4, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its 22nd annual Faculty Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The final panel asked "Is Everything Political?" This panel sought to explore whether the reach of politics is...This panel sought to explore whether the reach of politics is broader now than it once was, whether there is a law-politics distinction, whether politics has become a substitute for religion or related claims on a person’s sense of self, and whether it is possible or desirable for politics to play a smaller role in life.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Christian Burset, Notre Dame Law School
Guy-Uriel Charles, Duke University School of Law
Tara Leigh Grove, William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Stephen E. Sachs, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Joshua Kleinfeld, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law]]>4538constitution,politics,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-originalism-and-the-fourth-amendmeThis panel explored the extent, if any, to which an originalist methodology can answer the big questions of Fourth Amendment interpretation that courts are grappling with today. If an originalist methodology can answer these questions, what answers does it provide?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

William Baude, University of Chicago Law School
Jeffrey Bellin, William and Mary Marshall-Wythe Law School
Laura Donohue, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Orin Kerr, UC Berkeley School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22031584Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:20:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3-4, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its 22nd annual Faculty Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the third panel was "Originalism and the Fourth Amendment". This panel explored the extent, if any, to...This panel explored the extent, if any, to which an originalist methodology can answer the big questions of Fourth Amendment interpretation that courts are grappling with today. If an originalist methodology can answer these questions, what answers does it provide?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

William Baude, University of Chicago Law School
Jeffrey Bellin, William and Mary Marshall-Wythe Law School
Laura Donohue, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Orin Kerr, UC Berkeley School of Law]]>5285constitution,fourth amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-debate-resolved-the-electoral-c*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School
Stephen Sachs, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22031553Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:16:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3-4, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its 22nd annual Faculty Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The luncheon featured a debate on whether the electoral college should be abrogated. ******* As always, the...*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School
Stephen Sachs, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit]]>5699constitution,election law,federalism,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-governance-by-index-mutual-fund-inMutual funds, particularly index funds, increasingly find themselves in a position to influence the governance of the companies in which they invest. Accordingly, campaigners of every sort—from hedge fund activists to advocates for environmental and social causes—now lobby mutual funds for voting support. But how should mutual funds wield their power in corporate governance?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Sean J. Griffith, Fordham University School of Law
Ann M. Lipton, Tulane University Law School
Adriana Z. Robertson, University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Moderator: Jeremy Kidd, Mercer University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22031458Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:13:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3-4, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its 22nd annual Faculty Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The second panel discussed "Governance by Index: Mutual Fund Involvement in Corporate Governance". Mutual funds,...Mutual funds, particularly index funds, increasingly find themselves in a position to influence the governance of the companies in which they invest. Accordingly, campaigners of every sort—from hedge fund activists to advocates for environmental and social causes—now lobby mutual funds for voting support. But how should mutual funds wield their power in corporate governance?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Sean J. Griffith, Fordham University School of Law
Ann M. Lipton, Tulane University Law School
Adriana Z. Robertson, University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Moderator: Jeremy Kidd, Mercer University School of Law]]>5395cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-originalism-and-stare-decisisSometimes the original meaning of the Constitution conflicts with or points in a different direction from the Supreme Court's precedents. When that happens, what is the role of stare decisis? To what extent is stare decisis consistent with or at odds with originalism? What should an originalist Court do with non-originalist precedent? What exactly does stare decisis commit a court to follow? Do the Supreme Court’s past practices or its duty to follow its precedents differ from inferior courts’ duty to heed Supreme Court decisions?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Randy E. Barnett, Georgetown University Law Center
Randy J. Kozel, Notre Dame Law School
John O. McGinnis, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Lee Liberman Otis, Senior Vice President & Director, Faculty Division, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22031423Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:08:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3-4, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its 22nd annual Faculty Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The first panel discussed "Originalism and Stare Decisis". Sometimes the original meaning of the Constitution...Sometimes the original meaning of the Constitution conflicts with or points in a different direction from the Supreme Court's precedents. When that happens, what is the role of stare decisis? To what extent is stare decisis consistent with or at odds with originalism? What should an originalist Court do with non-originalist precedent? What exactly does stare decisis commit a court to follow? Do the Supreme Court’s past practices or its duty to follow its precedents differ from inferior courts’ duty to heed Supreme Court decisions?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Randy E. Barnett, Georgetown University Law Center
Randy J. Kozel, Notre Dame Law School
John O. McGinnis, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Lee Liberman Otis, Senior Vice President & Director, Faculty Division, The Federalist Society]]>6696constitution,federalism,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/young-legal-scholars-paper-presentations_4https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22032113Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:35:29 +0000The Federalist Society7136cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-richard-epsteinhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21991750Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:40:48 +0000The Federalist Society3348constitution,founding era & history,law & economics,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-and-keynote-address-by-shttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21749379Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:10:44 +0000The Federalist Society1765constitution,federalist society,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/whats-next-for-fannie-freddie-and-housinThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) oversees the administration of both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. What's next for the agency? What are the priorities that the agency should be pursuing?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mark Calabria, Federal Housing Finance Agency
Edward Pinto, American Enterprise Institute
Peter Wallison, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Alex Pollock, US Department of the Treasury]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20959716Sat, 21 Dec 2019 23:06:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn December 10, 2019, the Regulatory Transparency Project hosted an event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The title of the event was "What's Next for Fannie, Freddie, and Housing Finance Reform?" The Federal Housing Finance Agency...The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) oversees the administration of both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. What's next for the agency? What are the priorities that the agency should be pursuing?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mark Calabria, Federal Housing Finance Agency
Edward Pinto, American Enterprise Institute
Peter Wallison, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Alex Pollock, US Department of the Treasury]]>5527financial services,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/horizontal-federalism-may-states-projectThe Supreme Court's recent decision in Franchise Tax Bd. v. Hyatt (overturning Nevada v. Hall) enforced an originalist understanding, limiting attempts by a state to extend its sovereign powers beyond its borders. Although often overlooked, vertical federalism arose in part as way of controlling the abuses of horizontal federalism under the Articles of Confederation. Some states had arguably been using their powers to infringe on the powers of other states. The Constitution’s strong federal government (yet with a limited number of powers) modified, without eliminating, horizontal federalism. The Constitution adapted from the Articles of Confederation certain horizontal provisions such as privileges and immunities, extradition, and full faith and credit. The two forms of federalism are encased within our current system of separation of powers.
Vertical federalism is evident when different groups of state AGs -- Red state AGs against Obama and now Blue state AGs against Trump-- have challenged federal policies in suits filed in federal courts. Different and more difficult to challenge, however, are attempts by one state or a group of states to make its policies effectively binding on other states. Examples include sanctuary state laws, California’s Internet regulation, cities and states suing oil companies in an attempt to regulate global warming and the National Popular Vote Compact. These developments implicate not only federalism and separation of powers, but the limits of state police powers and the natural right of self-government. Do these actions by some states necessarily come at the expense of other states? Do they violate the fundamental right of citizens to be governed by their own state constitutions and the separation of powers system of the federal Constitution?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. John S. Baker, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Visiting Professor, Center for the Constitution, Georgetown University Law Center
Dr. John C. Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service and Director, Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Prof. Edward L. Rubin, University Professor of Law and Political Science, Vanderbilt Law School
Mr. Ilya Shapiro, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Michael Brennan, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20920423Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:03:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "Horizontal Federalism: May...The Supreme Court's recent decision in Franchise Tax Bd. v. Hyatt (overturning Nevada v. Hall) enforced an originalist understanding, limiting attempts by a state to extend its sovereign powers beyond its borders. Although often overlooked, vertical federalism arose in part as way of controlling the abuses of horizontal federalism under the Articles of Confederation. Some states had arguably been using their powers to infringe on the powers of other states. The Constitution’s strong federal government (yet with a limited number of powers) modified, without eliminating, horizontal federalism. The Constitution adapted from the Articles of Confederation certain horizontal provisions such as privileges and immunities, extradition, and full faith and credit. The two forms of federalism are encased within our current system of separation of powers.
Vertical federalism is evident when different groups of state AGs -- Red state AGs against Obama and now Blue state AGs against Trump-- have challenged federal policies in suits filed in federal courts. Different and more difficult to challenge, however, are attempts by one state or a group of states to make its policies effectively binding on other states. Examples include sanctuary state laws, California’s Internet regulation, cities and states suing oil companies in an attempt to regulate global warming and the National Popular Vote Compact. These developments implicate not only federalism and separation of powers, but the limits of state police powers and the natural right of self-government. Do these actions by some states necessarily come at the expense of other states? Do they violate the fundamental right of citizens to be governed by their own state constitutions and the separation of powers system of the federal Constitution?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. John S. Baker, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Visiting Professor, Center for the Constitution, Georgetown University Law Center
Dr. John C. Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service and Director, Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Prof. Edward L. Rubin, University Professor of Law and Political Science, Vanderbilt Law School
Mr. Ilya Shapiro, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Michael Brennan, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5564constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state courts,state governments,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/executive-agencies-effects-on-innovationhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/20959685Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:00:35 +0000The Federalist Society3181regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/special-session-executive-power-vs-congrThere are a number of currently unfolding battles, involving important constitutional issues, between Congress and the Executive Branch. At the operational level, they involve the House’s exercise of its oversight, and impeachment powers, pitted against the Administration’s opposition to these efforts. At the more conceptual level, we hear assertions that arguably challenge the Constitution’s core separation of powers architecture, which holds that the three branches of the federal government are co-equal. How much power does the Constitution give to the Executive Branch, and how much to the Legislative Branch, and does the answer depend on whether or not one of these two branches is exercising power against the other?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Hon. Edith H. Jones, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Prof. Martin Lederman, Professor from Practice, Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. David B. Rivkin, Jr., Partner, BakerHostetler
Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697526Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:11:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society's Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group held a special session for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The session covered "Executive Power vs....There are a number of currently unfolding battles, involving important constitutional issues, between Congress and the Executive Branch. At the operational level, they involve the House’s exercise of its oversight, and impeachment powers, pitted against the Administration’s opposition to these efforts. At the more conceptual level, we hear assertions that arguably challenge the Constitution’s core separation of powers architecture, which holds that the three branches of the federal government are co-equal. How much power does the Constitution give to the Executive Branch, and how much to the Legislative Branch, and does the answer depend on whether or not one of these two branches is exercising power against the other?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Hon. Edith H. Jones, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Prof. Martin Lederman, Professor from Practice, Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. David B. Rivkin, Jr., Partner, BakerHostetler
Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit]]>5250constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/51-imperfect-solutions-for-the-ethical-pThe practice of law in the United States is not monolithic. Each state establishes its own rules of professional conduct. This form of federalism allows states to serve as "laboratories of democracy," and innovate how the legal profession operates. This panel will focus on four areas in which states disagree. First, the majority of states have rejected ABA Model Rule 8.4(g), which purports to prohibit "harassment" in "conduct related to the practice of law." Second, in the wake of Janus v. AFSCME, states are considering whether to abolish "integrated" bars. Third, some states are engaging in novel experiments to permit non-lawyers to perform some types of legal services. Finally, we are in the earliest stages of understanding how legal analytics—using technology to predict how courts will decide cases—fits within the rubric of the unauthorized practice of law. These topics implicate critical issues like the freedom of speech, the free exercise of religion, antitrust law, and cutting-edge legal technology.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. G. Barry Anderson, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court
Prof. Josh Blackman, Associate Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
Mr. Mauricio R. Hernandez, Principal, Hernandez Law Office
Prof. Thomas D. Morgan, Oppenheim Professor Emeritus of Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. John J. Park, Jr., Of Counsel, Strickland Brockington Lewis LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697470Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:06:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society's practice groups held a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "51 Imperfect Solutions for the Ethical Practice of Law. The practice...The practice of law in the United States is not monolithic. Each state establishes its own rules of professional conduct. This form of federalism allows states to serve as "laboratories of democracy," and innovate how the legal profession operates. This panel will focus on four areas in which states disagree. First, the majority of states have rejected ABA Model Rule 8.4(g), which purports to prohibit "harassment" in "conduct related to the practice of law." Second, in the wake of Janus v. AFSCME, states are considering whether to abolish "integrated" bars. Third, some states are engaging in novel experiments to permit non-lawyers to perform some types of legal services. Finally, we are in the earliest stages of understanding how legal analytics—using technology to predict how courts will decide cases—fits within the rubric of the unauthorized practice of law. These topics implicate critical issues like the freedom of speech, the free exercise of religion, antitrust law, and cutting-edge legal technology.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. G. Barry Anderson, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court
Prof. Josh Blackman, Associate Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston
Mr. Mauricio R. Hernandez, Principal, Hernandez Law Office
Prof. Thomas D. Morgan, Oppenheim Professor Emeritus of Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. John J. Park, Jr., Of Counsel, Strickland Brockington Lewis LLP]]>5345corporations,free speech & election law,jurisprudence,philosophy,professional responsibility & ,religious liberty,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/economic-law-policy-as-a-tool-of-nationaSince the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. has shifted from large-scale military interventions to the use of economic levers such as tariffs, sanctions, export/import controls, and renegotiating trade agreements to address national security challenges including great power rivals, rogue nations engaging in nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and immigration. Our panel of experts will discuss the efficacy and sustainability of this approach and whether an economic-oriented national security policy is likely to advance U.S. interests abroad.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Kristen Silverberg, Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law; Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution; Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Hon. Juan C. Zarate, Chairman and Co-Founder, Financial Integrity Network
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Matthew R. A. Heiman, Senior Fellow and Associate Director for Global Security, National Security Institute]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697380Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:53:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "Economic Law & Policy as...Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. has shifted from large-scale military interventions to the use of economic levers such as tariffs, sanctions, export/import controls, and renegotiating trade agreements to address national security challenges including great power rivals, rogue nations engaging in nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and immigration. Our panel of experts will discuss the efficacy and sustainability of this approach and whether an economic-oriented national security policy is likely to advance U.S. interests abroad.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Kristen Silverberg, Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law; Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution; Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Hon. Juan C. Zarate, Chairman and Co-Founder, Financial Integrity Network
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Matthew R. A. Heiman, Senior Fellow and Associate Director for Global Security, National Security Institute]]>6092international law & trade,international & national secur,law & economics,security & privacycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/freedom-of-speech-and-private-powerShould the government protect speech against private power, and not just governmental power? Many states restrict private employers’ ability to fire employees based on their speech. A few protect private college students, private high school students, or speakers at private shopping malls. And of course employment law and public accommodation law routinely ban private discrimination based on religion, including based on religious speech.
Should the federal and state governments provide comparable protection against private discrimination based on political affiliation, including political speech? Should the government require colleges and universities to demonstrate a commitment to free speech to receive government funding? Should banks, insurers, and social media platforms be required to protect free speech? Or should private entities remain largely free (or even become freer) to discriminate based on speech and ideology?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Adam Candeub, Professor of Law and Director, Intellectual Property, Information & Communications Law Program, Michigan State University College of Law
Ms. Ann Coulter, Author and Columnist
Prof. Eric Goldman, Professor of Law and Co-Director, High Tech Law Institute, Santa Clara University School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Erik S. Jaffe, Partner, Schaerr | Jaffe LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697327Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:46:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Free Speech & Election Law Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "Freedom of Speech and Private Power"....Should the government protect speech against private power, and not just governmental power? Many states restrict private employers’ ability to fire employees based on their speech. A few protect private college students, private high school students, or speakers at private shopping malls. And of course employment law and public accommodation law routinely ban private discrimination based on religion, including based on religious speech.
Should the federal and state governments provide comparable protection against private discrimination based on political affiliation, including political speech? Should the government require colleges and universities to demonstrate a commitment to free speech to receive government funding? Should banks, insurers, and social media platforms be required to protect free speech? Or should private entities remain largely free (or even become freer) to discriminate based on speech and ideology?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Adam Candeub, Professor of Law and Director, Intellectual Property, Information & Communications Law Program, Michigan State University College of Law
Ms. Ann Coulter, Author and Columnist
Prof. Eric Goldman, Professor of Law and Co-Director, High Tech Law Institute, Santa Clara University School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Britt C. Grant, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Erik S. Jaffe, Partner, Schaerr | Jaffe LLP]]>5892constitution,first amendment,free speech & election law,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/originalism-populism-and-the-second-amenThe Second Amendment has again become a topic of national discussion in recent years. Mass shooting tragedies of this past year captured the attention of the national media and Americans at large. The Supreme Court in this upcoming term, for the first time in almost a decade, will be confronting the Second Amendment head-on in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. City of New York. Many will be expecting the Supreme Court to further develop its jurisprudence following the landmark cases of Heller v. District of Columbia, and McDonald v. City of Chicago. This panel will debate these issues and analyze the Second Amendment in this current political climate as well as through the lens of Originalism.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Renée Lettow Lerner, Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor, George Washington University Law School
Mr. Jonathan Lowy, Chief Counsel & Vice President, Legal, Brady
Mr. Mark W. Smith, Founding Partner, Smith Valliere PLLC
Mr. Jonathan Taylor, Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697306Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:40:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's practice groups hosted a special session for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "Originalism, Populism, and the Second Amendment Right to...The Second Amendment has again become a topic of national discussion in recent years. Mass shooting tragedies of this past year captured the attention of the national media and Americans at large. The Supreme Court in this upcoming term, for the first time in almost a decade, will be confronting the Second Amendment head-on in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. City of New York. Many will be expecting the Supreme Court to further develop its jurisprudence following the landmark cases of Heller v. District of Columbia, and McDonald v. City of Chicago. This panel will debate these issues and analyze the Second Amendment in this current political climate as well as through the lens of Originalism.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Renée Lettow Lerner, Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor, George Washington University Law School
Mr. Jonathan Lowy, Chief Counsel & Vice President, Legal, Brady
Mr. Mark W. Smith, Founding Partner, Smith Valliere PLLC
Mr. Jonathan Taylor, Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Moderator: Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>6400constitution,second amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/stare-decisis-in-civil-rights-casesStare decisis is generally regarded as a stronger force when applied to statutes than it is in constitutional law. The standard rationale is that it is much easier for the legislature to overrule statutory precedents than it is for the people to overrule constitutional precedents. But stare decisis has never been an absolute rule in either context. Has the Supreme Court been excessively reluctant to reconsider high-profile precedents that clearly misinterpreted the original meaning of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and similar statutes?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. Michael A. Carvin, Partner, Jones Day
Mr. William S. Consovoy, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy PLLC and Adjunct Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. William N. Eskridge, Jr., John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence, Yale Law School
Prof. Neil Kinkopf, Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law
Prof. Nelson Lund, University Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Diane S. Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697245Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:36:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Civil Rights Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel covered "Stare Decisis in Civil Rights Cases". Stare decisis is...Stare decisis is generally regarded as a stronger force when applied to statutes than it is in constitutional law. The standard rationale is that it is much easier for the legislature to overrule statutory precedents than it is for the people to overrule constitutional precedents. But stare decisis has never been an absolute rule in either context. Has the Supreme Court been excessively reluctant to reconsider high-profile precedents that clearly misinterpreted the original meaning of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and similar statutes?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. Michael A. Carvin, Partner, Jones Day
Mr. William S. Consovoy, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy PLLC and Adjunct Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. William N. Eskridge, Jr., John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence, Yale Law School
Prof. Neil Kinkopf, Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law
Prof. Nelson Lund, University Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Diane S. Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>6352civil rights,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/money-and-the-constitutionMoney. We all use it, for exchange, for store of value, for identifying prices, and many other purposes and exercises. In the United States, and under our Constitution, what is money, how is it created, what is its value, who gets to decide, and to whom are such decision makers accountable? Is it an instrument of freedom, or a tool of government policy to affect that freedom? These questions, which touch all of us, will be the topic of discussion of our panelists.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. Don Kohn, Robert V. Roosa Chair in International Economics, Senior Fellow, Economic Studies, The Brookings Institute
Mr. Alex J. Pollock, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Finance, Insurance & Trade, R Street
Dr. Paul Sheard, Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, Harvard Kennedy School
Prof. Richard E. Sylla, Professor Emeritus of Economics, New York University Stern School of Business
Moderator: Hon. Paul B. Matey, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Wayne A. Abernathy, Executive VP for Financial Institutions Policy and Regulatory Af, American Bankers Association]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20696725Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:31:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Financial Services & E-Commerce Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel covered "Money and the Constitution". Money....Money. We all use it, for exchange, for store of value, for identifying prices, and many other purposes and exercises. In the United States, and under our Constitution, what is money, how is it created, what is its value, who gets to decide, and to whom are such decision makers accountable? Is it an instrument of freedom, or a tool of government policy to affect that freedom? These questions, which touch all of us, will be the topic of discussion of our panelists.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. Don Kohn, Robert V. Roosa Chair in International Economics, Senior Fellow, Economic Studies, The Brookings Institute
Mr. Alex J. Pollock, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Finance, Insurance & Trade, R Street
Dr. Paul Sheard, Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, Harvard Kennedy School
Prof. Richard E. Sylla, Professor Emeritus of Economics, New York University Stern School of Business
Moderator: Hon. Paul B. Matey, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Wayne A. Abernathy, Executive VP for Financial Institutions Policy and Regulatory Af, American Bankers Association]]>7254campaign finance,constitution,financial services,financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-the-establishment-clause-iThis panel will address the meaning of the American Legion v. American Humanist Association decision regarding the Bladensburg Peace Cross and where the Court is headed next. Has Lemon been completely or at least partially overruled? And if so, what do we anticipate the guiding principle will be going forward in Establishment Clause cases? This question has particular salience in light of the Court’s upcoming case regarding funding for religious schools in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. Finally, to what extent do we think the Court will, or should, interpret the Establishment Clause to place strict limits on government’s ability to protect religious exercise that causes harm to third parties, including dignitary harms? Such a question may be relevant to pending cert petitions, including in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case dealing with a faith-based adoption agency’s inability to certify same-sex couples for foster care.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Stephanie H. Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Mr. Luke Goodrich, Vice President and Senior Counsel, Becket and Adjunct Professor, S. J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah
Prof. Micah J. Schwartzman, Hardy Cross Dillard Professor of Law; Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law; Director, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. William P. Marshall, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Carlos Bea, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. William L. Saunders, Professor - Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Bioethics, Catholic University of America]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20696636Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:20:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Religious Liberty Practice Group held a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panelists discussed "The Future of the Establishment Clause in the...This panel will address the meaning of the American Legion v. American Humanist Association decision regarding the Bladensburg Peace Cross and where the Court is headed next. Has Lemon been completely or at least partially overruled? And if so, what do we anticipate the guiding principle will be going forward in Establishment Clause cases? This question has particular salience in light of the Court’s upcoming case regarding funding for religious schools in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. Finally, to what extent do we think the Court will, or should, interpret the Establishment Clause to place strict limits on government’s ability to protect religious exercise that causes harm to third parties, including dignitary harms? Such a question may be relevant to pending cert petitions, including in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case dealing with a faith-based adoption agency’s inability to certify same-sex couples for foster care.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Stephanie H. Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Mr. Luke Goodrich, Vice President and Senior Counsel, Becket and Adjunct Professor, S. J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah
Prof. Micah J. Schwartzman, Hardy Cross Dillard Professor of Law; Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law; Director, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. William P. Marshall, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Carlos Bea, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. William L. Saunders, Professor - Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Bioethics, Catholic University of America]]>5268civil rights,constitution,religious liberties,religious liberty,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-wisdom-and-legality-of-sanctuary-citThe issue of sanctuary cities has increasingly been in the news in recent years. The Trump administration has threatened to cut off funds to sanctuary jurisdictions and to transport aliens who enter our borders to those jurisdictions, and also claims that these jurisdictions are endangering their citizens. Sanctuary jurisdictions have challenged (so far successfully) the administration’s ability to cut off funds, and has cited the 10th Amendment, among other arguments, to support their actions. They also argue that being a sanctuary jurisdiction actually helps their law enforcement efforts by encouraging illegal immigrants (who are often victims or witnesses of criminal conduct) to “come out of the shadows” and cooperate with law enforcement officials. A Massachusetts judge and her bailiff were recently indicted for helping assisting an illegal alien escape the clutches of an ICE agent who was waiting to arrest him, and federal authorities are still contemplating charges against Oakland’s mayor for warning illegal aliens that immigration authorities were about to conduct raids looking for them. We could debate the legal and moral questions surrounding sanctuary cities.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Stephanos Bibas, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Mr. Mark Fleming, Associate Director of Litigation, National Immigrant Justice Center
Mr. Christopher Hajec, Director of Litigation, Immigration Reform Law Institute
Hon. Jefferson B. Sessions III, Former United States Attorney General
Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Kurt D. Engelhardt, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: John G. Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government, Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20696598Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:15:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Criminal Law & Procedure Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "The Wisdom and Legality of Sanctuary...The issue of sanctuary cities has increasingly been in the news in recent years. The Trump administration has threatened to cut off funds to sanctuary jurisdictions and to transport aliens who enter our borders to those jurisdictions, and also claims that these jurisdictions are endangering their citizens. Sanctuary jurisdictions have challenged (so far successfully) the administration’s ability to cut off funds, and has cited the 10th Amendment, among other arguments, to support their actions. They also argue that being a sanctuary jurisdiction actually helps their law enforcement efforts by encouraging illegal immigrants (who are often victims or witnesses of criminal conduct) to “come out of the shadows” and cooperate with law enforcement officials. A Massachusetts judge and her bailiff were recently indicted for helping assisting an illegal alien escape the clutches of an ICE agent who was waiting to arrest him, and federal authorities are still contemplating charges against Oakland’s mayor for warning illegal aliens that immigration authorities were about to conduct raids looking for them. We could debate the legal and moral questions surrounding sanctuary cities.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Stephanos Bibas, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Mr. Mark Fleming, Associate Director of Litigation, National Immigrant Justice Center
Mr. Christopher Hajec, Director of Litigation, Immigration Reform Law Institute
Hon. Jefferson B. Sessions III, Former United States Attorney General
Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Kurt D. Engelhardt, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: John G. Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government, Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation]]>5602criminal law & procedure,federalism,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/nondelegation-after-gundy-are-we-waitingContrary to the expectations of some, the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision in Gundy v. United States did not reinvigorate the nondelegation doctrine. Instead, the Court upheld a delegation contained in the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), a 2006 law which appeared to leave it up to the Attorney General of the U.S. to decide how to apply that statute to prior offenders already in custody. However, because Justice Alito’s concurrence in the judgment expressed willingness to reconsider the Court’s approach to the doctrine and Justice Kavanaugh did not sit on this case, the Gundy decision whetted appetites for what may come in the next nondelegation case to reach the Court.
This panel will examine the Court’s decision in Gundy, dissect the various viewpoints that the justices presented, and—especially—explore what those perspectives (and Justice Kavanaugh’s subsequent participation) could mean for the future of the nondelegation doctrine. The panel will address questions such as: Will the Court alter the doctrine? What would a strengthened nondelegation doctrine look like? Is there a judicially administrable way to redefine what counts as an “intelligible principle”? What would an ideal case for the Court’s consideration look like? What will happen to delegations approved under the current version of the doctrine? Will the modern Administrative State look much different under a reinvigorated nondelegation doctrine?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Ronald A. Cass, President, Cass & Associates, PC; Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law
Prof. David Schoenbrod, Trustee Professor of Law, New York Law School
Prof. Kristin E. Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor; Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law; Associate Director, Corporate Institute, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. Alan Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean, Public Interest and Public Service Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Ryan D. Nelson, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Eileen J. O'Connor, Law Office of Eileen J. O'Connor, PLLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20696565Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:10:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Administrative Law & Regulation Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The title of the panel was "Nondelegation after Gundy:...Contrary to the expectations of some, the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision in Gundy v. United States did not reinvigorate the nondelegation doctrine. Instead, the Court upheld a delegation contained in the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), a 2006 law which appeared to leave it up to the Attorney General of the U.S. to decide how to apply that statute to prior offenders already in custody. However, because Justice Alito’s concurrence in the judgment expressed willingness to reconsider the Court’s approach to the doctrine and Justice Kavanaugh did not sit on this case, the Gundy decision whetted appetites for what may come in the next nondelegation case to reach the Court.
This panel will examine the Court’s decision in Gundy, dissect the various viewpoints that the justices presented, and—especially—explore what those perspectives (and Justice Kavanaugh’s subsequent participation) could mean for the future of the nondelegation doctrine. The panel will address questions such as: Will the Court alter the doctrine? What would a strengthened nondelegation doctrine look like? Is there a judicially administrable way to redefine what counts as an “intelligible principle”? What would an ideal case for the Court’s consideration look like? What will happen to delegations approved under the current version of the doctrine? Will the modern Administrative State look much different under a reinvigorated nondelegation doctrine?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Ronald A. Cass, President, Cass & Associates, PC; Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law
Prof. David Schoenbrod, Trustee Professor of Law, New York Law School
Prof. Kristin E. Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor; Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law; Associate Director, Corporate Institute, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. Alan Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean, Public Interest and Public Service Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Ryan D. Nelson, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Hon. Eileen J. O'Connor, Law Office of Eileen J. O'Connor, PLLC]]>5343administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/originalism-and-changes-in-technologyPolice track criminal suspects using cell phone data and GPS devices attached to their cars. Social media and other electronic publishing platforms allow every-day citizens to function as the “press.” VCRs and DVRs allow unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, while micro-antennas and internet video create an opportunity to re-broadcast these programs. Advances in modern software and biotech/medical methods combined with sometimes abusive enforcement of tech patents (many of which were inadequately examined in the late '90s when advancements in internet and computer technology outpaced the USPTO’s ability to perform robust examinations) has led courts to seek solutions by way of new interpretation of Section 101 to create further subject matter restrictions.
How does originalism handle changes in technology? Do adherents consistently apply its principles across areas of law that range from First and Fourth Amendment to intellectual property cases? Do the narrow spaces between originalism and textualism become larger gaps when it comes to addressing new technologies? How do we judge the performance of originalism against other judicial philosophies in cases involving technological change?
This distinguished panel will look at the history of how originalism has dealt with technology and also look toward a future of advanced robotics, driverless cars, and massive personal data collection to decide whether originalism as it stands is the best tool to decide the coming cases in criminal, tort liability, free speech, intellectual property, and other legal areas, or whether even judges with originalist tendencies should start to look toward other philosophies where technological challenges arise.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. Anthony J. Dick, Associate, Jones Day
Prof. John F. Duffy, Samuel H. McCoy II Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Director, Classical Liberal Institute and Laurence A. Tisch Professor Emeritus of Law, New York University School of Law; James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago; and Peter and Kirstin Bedford Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Prof. F. Scott Kieff, Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor of Law and Director, Planning and Publications, Center for Law, Economics, & Finance, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, United States Court of Federal Claims
Introduction: Prof. Mark F. Schultz, Professor of Law, Southern Illinois University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20695288Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:17:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Intellectual Property Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "Originalism and Changes in Technology". Police...Police track criminal suspects using cell phone data and GPS devices attached to their cars. Social media and other electronic publishing platforms allow every-day citizens to function as the “press.” VCRs and DVRs allow unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, while micro-antennas and internet video create an opportunity to re-broadcast these programs. Advances in modern software and biotech/medical methods combined with sometimes abusive enforcement of tech patents (many of which were inadequately examined in the late '90s when advancements in internet and computer technology outpaced the USPTO’s ability to perform robust examinations) has led courts to seek solutions by way of new interpretation of Section 101 to create further subject matter restrictions.
How does originalism handle changes in technology? Do adherents consistently apply its principles across areas of law that range from First and Fourth Amendment to intellectual property cases? Do the narrow spaces between originalism and textualism become larger gaps when it comes to addressing new technologies? How do we judge the performance of originalism against other judicial philosophies in cases involving technological change?
This distinguished panel will look at the history of how originalism has dealt with technology and also look toward a future of advanced robotics, driverless cars, and massive personal data collection to decide whether originalism as it stands is the best tool to decide the coming cases in criminal, tort liability, free speech, intellectual property, and other legal areas, or whether even judges with originalist tendencies should start to look toward other philosophies where technological challenges arise.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Mr. Anthony J. Dick, Associate, Jones Day
Prof. John F. Duffy, Samuel H. McCoy II Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Director, Classical Liberal Institute and Laurence A. Tisch Professor Emeritus of Law, New York University School of Law; James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago; and Peter and Kirstin Bedford Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Prof. F. Scott Kieff, Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor of Law and Director, Planning and Publications, Center for Law, Economics, & Finance, George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Ryan T. Holte, United States Court of Federal Claims
Introduction: Prof. Mark F. Schultz, Professor of Law, Southern Illinois University School of Law]]>5335first amendment,fourth amendment,free speech & election law,intellectual property,security & privacycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/arbitration-in-the-metoo-era_1
Hon. Paul D. Clement, Former United States Solicitor General and Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Prof. Alexander J. S. Colvin, Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman Professor of Conflict Resolution, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University
Mr. Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Mr. Andrew J. Pincus, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
Moderator: Hon. Joan Larsen, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Ms. Tammy D. McCutchen, Principal, Littler Mendelson PC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20695250Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:11:57 +0000The Federalist SocietyOver the last decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the primacy of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) by enforcing the terms of arbitration agreements in the employment, consumer and other contexts – including mandatory and...
Hon. Paul D. Clement, Former United States Solicitor General and Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Prof. Alexander J. S. Colvin, Kenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman Professor of Conflict Resolution, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University
Mr. Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Mr. Andrew J. Pincus, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
Moderator: Hon. Joan Larsen, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Ms. Tammy D. McCutchen, Principal, Littler Mendelson PC]]>5239civil rights,labor & employment law,metoocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-antitrust-new-challenges-tRobert Bork’s consumer welfare paradigm, which has influenced the evolution of antitrust enforcement in the United States and globally over the past 40 years, is under attack. Critics, including members of Congress and Presidential candidates from both parties, assert not only that antitrust has been unable to keep up with developments in the high tech, finance, communications, and pharmaceutical fields, but that competition law should be used as a tool to address a much broader range of concerns, from privacy and employment to income inequality and non-discrimination in political viewpoint. In response to these concerns, DOJ and FTC have laid the groundwork for potential investigations of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. Calls to break those companies up have also spurred legislative proposals that would significantly change current merger review policy. It is critical to understand the arguments motivating this debate and why they are gaining traction now. Is it time to abandon or change the “consumer welfare” standard or to reconsider longstanding approaches to merger enforcement?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, United States Department of Justice
Prof. Gene Kimmelman, Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, Partner, Baker Botts
Dr. Rainer Wessely, Delegation of the European Union to the United States
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20695185Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:04:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Corporations, Securities, & Antitrust Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "The Future of Antitrust: New...Robert Bork’s consumer welfare paradigm, which has influenced the evolution of antitrust enforcement in the United States and globally over the past 40 years, is under attack. Critics, including members of Congress and Presidential candidates from both parties, assert not only that antitrust has been unable to keep up with developments in the high tech, finance, communications, and pharmaceutical fields, but that competition law should be used as a tool to address a much broader range of concerns, from privacy and employment to income inequality and non-discrimination in political viewpoint. In response to these concerns, DOJ and FTC have laid the groundwork for potential investigations of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. Calls to break those companies up have also spurred legislative proposals that would significantly change current merger review policy. It is critical to understand the arguments motivating this debate and why they are gaining traction now. Is it time to abandon or change the “consumer welfare” standard or to reconsider longstanding approaches to merger enforcement?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, United States Department of Justice
Prof. Gene Kimmelman, Professorial Lecturer in Law, George Washington University Law School
Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, Partner, Baker Botts
Dr. Rainer Wessely, Delegation of the European Union to the United States
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>4742corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-it-time-to-end-life-tenure-for-federaThe framers of our Constitution jealously guarded the independence of federal judges, and the principal means they selected for doing so was to confer life tenure upon them. But a great deal has changed since then. At the time of the founding, federal judges were not alone: most state judges enjoyed life tenure as well. But now, federal judges are almost entirely alone—not only in the United States, but in the world—in this respect. In addition, life expectancies are vastly longer today than they were two hundred years ago. Finally, the process for selecting federal judges has arguably become more politicized than ever before—and some point to life tenure as the reason. Recent polls show that over 75% of Americans want to end life tenure.
Is it time to end life tenure? Are there ways to end it that do not require a constitutional amendment? Our panelists will debate these important and timely questions.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. Norman J. Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute and Chairman, Campaign Legal Center
Prof. James E. Pfander, Owen L. Coon Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Ms. Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network
Hon. David R. Stras, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Mr. Stuart Taylor, Jr., Journalist and Author
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20695161Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:01:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society's Litigation Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The title of the panel was "Is It Time to End Life Tenure for Federal Judges?"....The framers of our Constitution jealously guarded the independence of federal judges, and the principal means they selected for doing so was to confer life tenure upon them. But a great deal has changed since then. At the time of the founding, federal judges were not alone: most state judges enjoyed life tenure as well. But now, federal judges are almost entirely alone—not only in the United States, but in the world—in this respect. In addition, life expectancies are vastly longer today than they were two hundred years ago. Finally, the process for selecting federal judges has arguably become more politicized than ever before—and some point to life tenure as the reason. Recent polls show that over 75% of Americans want to end life tenure.
Is it time to end life tenure? Are there ways to end it that do not require a constitutional amendment? Our panelists will debate these important and timely questions.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. Norman J. Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute and Chairman, Campaign Legal Center
Prof. James E. Pfander, Owen L. Coon Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Ms. Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network
Hon. David R. Stras, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Mr. Stuart Taylor, Jr., Journalist and Author
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5066constitution,federal courts,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-what-is-originalismWhile originalism is on the rise today, its content has become fractal with different views of what are the methods of determining a constitutional provision's meaning. This panel would look at the many types of originalism and consider the extent to which the theoretical differences will result in different outcomes.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Jack M. Balkin, Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment, Yale Law School
Mr. Evan D. Bernick, Law Clerk to the Honorable Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University
Prof. Christina M. Mulligan, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Ms. Elizabeth B. Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20695115Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:56:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted a showcase panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The title of the panel was "What is Originalism?" While originalism is on the rise today, its...While originalism is on the rise today, its content has become fractal with different views of what are the methods of determining a constitutional provision's meaning. This panel would look at the many types of originalism and consider the extent to which the theoretical differences will result in different outcomes.
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Prof. Jack M. Balkin, Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment, Yale Law School
Mr. Evan D. Bernick, Law Clerk to the Honorable Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University
Prof. Christina M. Mulligan, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Ms. Elizabeth B. Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>6438constitution,founding era & history,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/originalism-and-constitutional-property-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20697427Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:50:00 +0000The Federalist Society5331due process,environmental & energy law,environmental law & property r,fourteenth amendment,law & economics,property lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-telecommunications-law-andIn an era of unprecedented technological change and relentless innovation, what is the proper role of regulators in competition antitrust and innovation policy? America has achieved global leadership across a wide swath of technology sectors, but at what price? How should we balance global innovation leadership with domestic competition policy, and should our answer depend on the competition and IP policies of other countries?
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Remarks: Mr. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Jeffrey H. Blum, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs, DISH Network
Dr. Jeffrey A. Eisenach, Managing Director, NERA Economic Consulting
Ms. Angie Kronenberg, Chief Advocate & General Counsel, INCOMPAS
Ms. Giulia McHenry, Acting Chief, Office of Economics and Analytics, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Bryan N. Tramont, Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20696695Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Group hosted a panel for the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel explored "The Future of...In an era of unprecedented technological change and relentless innovation, what is the proper role of regulators in competition antitrust and innovation policy? America has achieved global leadership across a wide swath of technology sectors, but at what price? How should we balance global innovation leadership with domestic competition policy, and should our answer depend on the competition and IP policies of other countries?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
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Remarks: Mr. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Jeffrey H. Blum, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs, DISH Network
Dr. Jeffrey A. Eisenach, Managing Director, NERA Economic Consulting
Ms. Angie Kronenberg, Chief Advocate & General Counsel, INCOMPAS
Ms. Giulia McHenry, Acting Chief, Office of Economics and Analytics, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Bryan N. Tramont, Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP]]>6497corporations,intellectual property,securities & antitrust,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iv-originalism-and-precedThe Supreme Court has decided hundreds of cases, many of which do not seem to square with the original meaning. How much account, if any, should originalism take account of precedent. Are there particular precedent rules that originalism can generate?
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Prof. Tara Leigh Grove, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., Professor of Law and Cabell Research Professor, William & Mary Law School
Prof. Bernadette Meyler, Carl and Sheila Spaeth Professor of Law and Associate Dean, Research and Intellectual Life, Stanford Law School
Prof. Michael Stokes Paulsen, Distinguished University Chair and Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Prof. Lawrence B. Solum, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20662688Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:34:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted the fourth showcase panel of the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "Originalism and Precedent." The Supreme Court has decided hundreds of...The Supreme Court has decided hundreds of cases, many of which do not seem to square with the original meaning. How much account, if any, should originalism take account of precedent. Are there particular precedent rules that originalism can generate?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
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Prof. Tara Leigh Grove, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., Professor of Law and Cabell Research Professor, William & Mary Law School
Prof. Bernadette Meyler, Carl and Sheila Spaeth Professor of Law and Associate Dean, Research and Intellectual Life, Stanford Law School
Prof. Michael Stokes Paulsen, Distinguished University Chair and Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Prof. Lawrence B. Solum, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Hon. Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>5511constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-why-or-why-not-be-an-oThere are a variety of arguments for following originalism today, such as justifications rooted in language, positivism, sovereignty, and consequences. This panel would look at many normative positions for and against originalism.
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Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Michael C. Dorf, Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, New York University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20662499Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:19:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted the second showcase panel of the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the panel was "Why, or Why Not, Be an Originalist?" There are a variety of...There are a variety of arguments for following originalism today, such as justifications rooted in language, positivism, sovereignty, and consequences. This panel would look at many normative positions for and against originalism.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Prof. Michael C. Dorf, Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, New York University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>6731constitution,jurisprudence,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iii-does-originalism-protDoes the original meaning of any constitutional provision protect fundamental rights? Substantive Due Process had been a target of originalists, but is it fair to dismiss it as an oxymoron? And even if Due Process does not have a substantive component, does the Privileges or Immunities Clause provide a justification for a fundamental right jurisprudence?
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Prof. Stephanie H. Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Gary S. Lawson, Philip S. Beck Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Hon. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Hon. Kevin C. Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20662626Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted the third showcase panel of the 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The panel explored the question "Does Originalism Protect Unenumerated Rights?". Does the...Does the original meaning of any constitutional provision protect fundamental rights? Substantive Due Process had been a target of originalists, but is it fair to dismiss it as an oxymoron? And even if Due Process does not have a substantive component, does the Privileges or Immunities Clause provide a justification for a fundamental right jurisprudence?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
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Prof. Stephanie H. Barclay, Associate Professor of Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Gary S. Lawson, Philip S. Beck Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Hon. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Hon. Kevin C. Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society, The Federalist Society]]>5908civil rights,constitution,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/twelfth-annual-rosenkranz-debate-luncheoOn November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society held the twelfth annual Rosenkranz Debate at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The participants discussed whether the Free Exercise Clause guarantees a constitutional right of religious exemption from general laws when such an exemption would not endanger public peace and good order.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Philip A. Hamburger, Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law and Director, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Hon. Stuart Kyle Duncan, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20529672Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:02:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyRESOLVED: The Free Exercise Clause guarantees a constitutional right of religious exemption from general laws when such an exemption would not endanger public peace and good order. On November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society held the twelfth annual...On November 16, 2019, the Federalist Society held the twelfth annual Rosenkranz Debate at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The participants discussed whether the Free Exercise Clause guarantees a constitutional right of religious exemption from general laws when such an exemption would not endanger public peace and good order.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Philip A. Hamburger, Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law and Director, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Hon. Stuart Kyle Duncan, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society]]>4222constitution,religious liberties,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/19th-annual-barbara-k-olson-memorial-lecOn September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown into the Pentagon. The Federalist Society believes that it is most fitting to dedicate an annual lecture on limited government and the spirit of freedom to the memory of Barbara Olson. She had a deep commitment to the rule of law and understood well the relationship between respecting limits on government power and the preservation of freedom. And, significantly, Barbara Olson was an individual who never took freedom for granted in her own life, even in her final terrifying moments-her inspiring and energetic human spirit is a testament to what one can achieve in a world that places a premium on human freedom. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the first lecture in November 2001. The lecture series continued in following years with other notable individuals.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
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Hon. William P. Barr
Introduction: Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20488569Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:45:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society held the 19th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The lecture featured Attorney General William Barr, who discussed the development of the role of the...On September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown into the Pentagon. The Federalist Society believes that it is most fitting to dedicate an annual lecture on limited government and the spirit of freedom to the memory of Barbara Olson. She had a deep commitment to the rule of law and understood well the relationship between respecting limits on government power and the preservation of freedom. And, significantly, Barbara Olson was an individual who never took freedom for granted in her own life, even in her final terrifying moments-her inspiring and energetic human spirit is a testament to what one can achieve in a world that places a premium on human freedom. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the first lecture in November 2001. The lecture series continued in following years with other notable individuals.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. William P. Barr
Introduction: Eugene Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society]]>3849constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-secretary-eugene-scalia*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor
Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20488538Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:39:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Labor & Employment Practice Group hosted an address by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Secretary Scalia discussed his plans as the Secretary of Labor as well...*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor
Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>2547constitution,labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-with-governor-ron-desant*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor, Florida
Introduction: Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Co-Chairman and Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20487633Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:35:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2019, The Federalist Society opened its 2019 National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC with a speech by Governor Ron DeSantis (FL). Governor DeSantis focused his remarks on the Florida Supreme Court and the...*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor, Florida
Introduction: Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Co-Chairman and Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>1403federalism,federalism & separation of pow,federalist society,separation of powers,state courts,state governments,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-senator-mike-leeFeaturing:

Hon. Mike Lee, United States Senate, Utah

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20017992Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:21:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 28, 2019, the George Washington Student Chapter presented A Conversation with Senator Mike Lee. The Senator reflected on the current state of Congress and the Judiciary. Featuring: Hon. Mike Lee, United States Senate, Utah * * * * *...Featuring:

Hon. Mike Lee, United States Senate, Utah

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3537article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-the-civil-jury-constitutionaThe American civil jury has all but disappeared. Cases are rarely heard by juries, which might be a good thing: juries are expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable. On the other hand, they are a constitutional right – in the federal constitution and all but two state constitutions – and there may be much value to keeping this right, notwithstanding the costs. Professors Philip Hamburger and Renee Lerner will debate the merits of the American civil jury.

Prof. Renée Lettow Lerner - Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
Prof. Shanin Specter - Irving Segal Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Moderator: Hon. David J. Porter - U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Alida Kass, The Federalist Society New Jersey Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19908575Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:44:45 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 24, 2019, The Federalist Society held its annual Third Circuit Chapters Conference. This panel debated the merits of civil juries. The American civil jury has all but disappeared. Cases are rarely heard by juries, which might be a good...The American civil jury has all but disappeared. Cases are rarely heard by juries, which might be a good thing: juries are expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable. On the other hand, they are a constitutional right – in the federal constitution and all but two state constitutions – and there may be much value to keeping this right, notwithstanding the costs. Professors Philip Hamburger and Renee Lerner will debate the merits of the American civil jury.

Prof. Renée Lettow Lerner - Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
Prof. Shanin Specter - Irving Segal Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Moderator: Hon. David J. Porter - U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Alida Kass, The Federalist Society New Jersey Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3681constitution,criminal law & procedure,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-regulation-of-big-techIn recent years, a small number of big tech companies have amassed enormous power and influence in our society. Growing concerns regarding the roles these companies play have led to numerous government investigations and bipartisan calls to crack down on or even break up Big Tech. This panel will discuss these developments and debate the proper government response to Big Tech.

Barry C. Lynn, Executive Director, Open Markets Institute
Taylor Owings, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Prof. Joshua Wright, Professor of Law and Director, Global Antitrust Institute, George Mason University School of Law, and former Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Ryan Costa, The Federalist Society Delaware Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19908487Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:36:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 24, 2019, The Federalist Society held its annual Third Circuit Chapters Conference. This panel discussed and debated the proper government response to Big Tech. In recent years, a small number of big tech companies have amassed enormous...In recent years, a small number of big tech companies have amassed enormous power and influence in our society. Growing concerns regarding the roles these companies play have led to numerous government investigations and bipartisan calls to crack down on or even break up Big Tech. This panel will discuss these developments and debate the proper government response to Big Tech.

Barry C. Lynn, Executive Director, Open Markets Institute
Taylor Owings, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
Prof. Joshua Wright, Professor of Law and Director, Global Antitrust Institute, George Mason University School of Law, and former Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Hon. Stephanos Bibas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Ryan Costa, The Federalist Society Delaware Lawyers Chapter

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Hon. Don McGahn, Former White House Counsel
Introduction: Matthew J. Hank, President, The Federalist Society Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19908425Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:28:41 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 24, 2019, The Federalist Society held its annual Third Circuit Chapters Conference. The keynote address here is by Don McGahn, former White House Counsel. Featuring: Hon. Don McGahn, Former White House Counsel Introduction: Matthew J....Featuring:

Hon. Don McGahn, Former White House Counsel
Introduction: Matthew J. Hank, President, The Federalist Society Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1868cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-the-future-of-administrative-lIn judicial opinions, such as the Supreme Court’s recent opinion Kisor v. Wilkie, and in academia, there is increased attention to deference that is and should be paid to administrative agencies’ legal interpretations. This panel will address these developments, make some predictions about future developments, and discuss whether those likely developments are good, bad, or neither.

Prof. Emily Bremer - University of Notre Dame Law School
Adam White - Director, Center for the Study of the Administrative State, George Mason University
Prof. David Zaring - The University of Pennsylvania
Moderator: Hon. Paul B. Matey - U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Matthew Hank, President, The Federalist Society Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19908377Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:24:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 24, 2019, The Federalist Society held its annual Third Circuit Chapters Conference. This panel focused on the Supreme Court's recent opinion in Kisor v. Wilkie and the increased attention given to deference that is paid by administrative...In judicial opinions, such as the Supreme Court’s recent opinion Kisor v. Wilkie, and in academia, there is increased attention to deference that is and should be paid to administrative agencies’ legal interpretations. This panel will address these developments, make some predictions about future developments, and discuss whether those likely developments are good, bad, or neither.

Prof. Emily Bremer - University of Notre Dame Law School
Adam White - Director, Center for the Study of the Administrative State, George Mason University
Prof. David Zaring - The University of Pennsylvania
Moderator: Hon. Paul B. Matey - U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Introduction: Matthew Hank, President, The Federalist Society Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4184administrative law & regulatio,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/first-amendment-panelFrom Twitter blocking to Peace Crosses to religious exemptions and commercial speech, the First Amendment remains perhaps the most hotly and frequently contested aspect of constitutional law. Those disputes are playing out in federal and state courts, and under federal and state constitutions. Notions of judicial restraint have long had less purchase when First Amendment claims are at stake, with courts invalidating laws more frequently and offering less deference to legislatures. And in the Twitter era, courts are arguably less guided by traditional arguments from text, original meaning, and precedent than in other contexts. Our panel will take stock of how these debates are playing out in federal and Kentucky courts, and where we can expect the next battle lines to emerge.

Amy D. Cubbage - Ackerson & Yann, PLLC; ACLU of Kentucky Litigation Review Committee
Jesse Panuccio - Former Acting Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
William E. Thro - General Counsel, University of Kentucky
Jonathan D. Urick - Senior Counsel, U.S. Chamber Litigation Center
Moderator: Hon. John Nalbandian - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19852577Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:10:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 7, 2019, The Federalist Society held a panel on The First Amendment at its annual Kentucky Chapters Conference. From Twitter blocking to Peace Crosses to religious exemptions and commercial speech, the First Amendment remains perhaps the...From Twitter blocking to Peace Crosses to religious exemptions and commercial speech, the First Amendment remains perhaps the most hotly and frequently contested aspect of constitutional law. Those disputes are playing out in federal and state courts, and under federal and state constitutions. Notions of judicial restraint have long had less purchase when First Amendment claims are at stake, with courts invalidating laws more frequently and offering less deference to legislatures. And in the Twitter era, courts are arguably less guided by traditional arguments from text, original meaning, and precedent than in other contexts. Our panel will take stock of how these debates are playing out in federal and Kentucky courts, and where we can expect the next battle lines to emerge.

Amy D. Cubbage - Ackerson & Yann, PLLC; ACLU of Kentucky Litigation Review Committee
Jesse Panuccio - Former Acting Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
William E. Thro - General Counsel, University of Kentucky
Jonathan D. Urick - Senior Counsel, U.S. Chamber Litigation Center
Moderator: Hon. John Nalbandian - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4037first amendment,free speech & election law,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/stare-decisis-panelThis spring, Justice Breyer wrote, in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule Nevada v. Hall, "Today’s decision can only cause one to wonder which cases the Court will overrule next." But is the Roberts Court actually more aggressive in overruling precedents than previous Courts? How does the Kentucky Supreme Court compare? And when should a Court overrule a precedent? This latter question divides many originalists and textualists, in part because it cuts across ideological lines. Our panel will explore these topics, with a focus on the intersection of originalist principles and the principles of stare decisis.

Cassie Chambers Armstrong - Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird; Vice Chair, Kentucky Democratic Party
Prof. Michael Morley - Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
John Sheller - Stoll Keenon Ogden
Hon. Laurance VanMeter - Kentucky Supreme Court
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19852487Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:03:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 7, 2019, The Federalist Society held a panel on Stare Decisis at its annual Kentucky Chapters Conference. This spring, Justice Breyer wrote, in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule Nevada v. Hall, "Today’s decision...This spring, Justice Breyer wrote, in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule Nevada v. Hall, "Today’s decision can only cause one to wonder which cases the Court will overrule next." But is the Roberts Court actually more aggressive in overruling precedents than previous Courts? How does the Kentucky Supreme Court compare? And when should a Court overrule a precedent? This latter question divides many originalists and textualists, in part because it cuts across ideological lines. Our panel will explore these topics, with a focus on the intersection of originalist principles and the principles of stare decisis.

Cassie Chambers Armstrong - Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird; Vice Chair, Kentucky Democratic Party
Prof. Michael Morley - Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
John Sheller - Stoll Keenon Ogden
Hon. Laurance VanMeter - Kentucky Supreme Court
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4189federalism,jurisprudence,state courts,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fair-trade-reinvigorating-american-leadeMany conservative-leaning thinkers and commentators are swift to attack the President’s embrace of tariffs and other tough trade tools. They speak of free trade and exchange, comparative advantage, and market efficiency, but do these critics fundamentally mistake the pre-Trump trade policy status quo for “free trade?” Have unjust trade imbalances and foreign manipulation of trade relationships chipped away at America's economic and security well-being, meaning bold action has been needed to address it?
President Trump argues that though foreign commercial discrimination, regional protectionism, and illegal commercial exploitation have chipped away at our economic and national security, our economy’s sheer size and and strength have largely insulated it from dramatic, sudden effects. But the effects, in the aggregate, over time, have led to a decline in American dominance and self-reliance. The President made a commitment to revivify sectors that have slowly atrophied over the decades, negatively impacting our culture as well as our economy. By engaging vigorously with foreign powers - allies and strategic competitors alike, the President is attempting to send a signal: He wants free trade, but it must also be fair trade. These and other issues will be debated at our event.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Opening Address

Panel Discussion Featuring:

Donald B. Cameron, Jr., Partner, Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP
Hon. Ronald A. Cass, President, Cass & Associates, PC; Former Commissioner & Vice-Chairman, US International Trade Commission; Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law
Hon. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce
Moderator: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19733573Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:49:41 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group hosted a panel at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the panel was "Fair Trade: Reinvigorating American Leadership in the 21st...Many conservative-leaning thinkers and commentators are swift to attack the President’s embrace of tariffs and other tough trade tools. They speak of free trade and exchange, comparative advantage, and market efficiency, but do these critics fundamentally mistake the pre-Trump trade policy status quo for “free trade?” Have unjust trade imbalances and foreign manipulation of trade relationships chipped away at America's economic and security well-being, meaning bold action has been needed to address it?
President Trump argues that though foreign commercial discrimination, regional protectionism, and illegal commercial exploitation have chipped away at our economic and national security, our economy’s sheer size and and strength have largely insulated it from dramatic, sudden effects. But the effects, in the aggregate, over time, have led to a decline in American dominance and self-reliance. The President made a commitment to revivify sectors that have slowly atrophied over the decades, negatively impacting our culture as well as our economy. By engaging vigorously with foreign powers - allies and strategic competitors alike, the President is attempting to send a signal: He wants free trade, but it must also be fair trade. These and other issues will be debated at our event.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Opening Address

Panel Discussion Featuring:

Donald B. Cameron, Jr., Partner, Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP
Hon. Ronald A. Cass, President, Cass & Associates, PC; Former Commissioner & Vice-Chairman, US International Trade Commission; Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law
Hon. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce
Moderator: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>4964intellectual property,international law & trade,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/laboratories-of-democracy-part-2-can-conFeaturing:

Hon. Robert Hurt, Vice President and Director, Center for Law and Government at Liberty University; Former Congressman, Virginia's 5th District
Karl Kurtz, Principal, Legis Matters; Coauthor, Republic on Trial: The Case for Representative Democracy
Introduction: William Hild, III, Deputy Director, Article I Initiative and Deputy Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19554230Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:14:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe concept of states serving as important test cases for national governance dates to the founding of the country. In part 2 of our series, this panel will discuss how lessons from how different state legislatures operate today could be incorporated...Featuring:

Hon. Robert Hurt, Vice President and Director, Center for Law and Government at Liberty University; Former Congressman, Virginia's 5th District
Karl Kurtz, Principal, Legis Matters; Coauthor, Republic on Trial: The Case for Representative Democracy
Introduction: William Hild, III, Deputy Director, Article I Initiative and Deputy Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5270article i initiative,constitution,federalism,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-milton-friedman-archive-colle
Featuring:

Brian J. Brille, Symposium Director, Stanford Federalist Society
John Hart Ely, Dean, Stanford Law School
Milton Friedman, Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of Chicago
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19341122Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:45:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 7, 1986, The Federalist Society hosted its annual National Student Symposium at Stanford Law School. Professor Emeritus Milton Friedman delivered opening remarks on economics and free speech. Featuring: Brian J. Brille, Symposium...
Featuring:

Brian J. Brille, Symposium Director, Stanford Federalist Society
John Hart Ely, Dean, Stanford Law School
Milton Friedman, Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of Chicago
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2609constitution,first amendment,free speech & election law,law & economics,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-president-ronald-reagan-archi
Featuring:

Steven Calabresi, Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society
T. Kenneth Cribb, Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
Hon. Ronald Reagan, President of The United States
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19340740Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:15:31 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 9, 1988, President Ronald Reagan delivered this address at the Second Annual National Lawyers Convention. Featuring: Steven Calabresi, Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society T. Kenneth Cribb, Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs...
Featuring:

Steven Calabresi, Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society
T. Kenneth Cribb, Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
Hon. Ronald Reagan, President of The United States
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1660constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-election-issues-roundtablehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19329816Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:52:29 +0000The Federalist Society4022constitution,election law,federalism,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/second-annual-gregory-s-coleman-memorialhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19329764Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:46:50 +0000The Federalist Society3861constitution,federalism,state courts,state governments,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-discussion-on-nationwide-injunhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19329749Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:44:03 +0000The Federalist Society4384federal courts,federalism,litigation,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-proposed-reforms-to-texas-judihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19329730Wed, 02 Oct 2019 20:39:18 +0000The Federalist Society6706state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-preview-what-is-in-store-f_6https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19521885Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:50:00 +0000The Federalist Society5285constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/accounting-for-race-101-virginia-universFeaturing:

Todd Gaziano, Chief of Legal Policy and Strategic Research and Director, Center for the Separation of Powers, Pacific Legal Foundation
Althea Nagai, Research Fellow, Center for Equal Opportunity
Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North Carolina School of Law
Hans A. von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Linda Chavez, Chairman, Center for Equal Opportunity
Introduction: Will Hild, Deputy Director, Article I Initiative | Deputy Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

Visit our website – RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19229472Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:38:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 10, 2019, The Federalist Society hosted a luncheon cosponsored with the Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO). CEO released and presented a new study and report entitled “Race and Ethnicity in Undergraduate Admissions at Five Virginia...Featuring:

Todd Gaziano, Chief of Legal Policy and Strategic Research and Director, Center for the Separation of Powers, Pacific Legal Foundation
Althea Nagai, Research Fellow, Center for Equal Opportunity
Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North Carolina School of Law
Hans A. von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Linda Chavez, Chairman, Center for Equal Opportunity
Introduction: Will Hild, Deputy Director, Article I Initiative | Deputy Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

Visit our website – RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5679affirmative action,civil rights,education policy,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/bankruptcy-law-financial-institutions-arhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19168889Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:45:18 +0000The Federalist Society6457financial services,financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-versus-social-justice
Featuring:

Dr. Jason Jewell, Department Chair and Professor Humanities, Faulkner University
Introduction: Dr. Allen P. Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Executive Director of Blackstone & Burke Center for Law & Liberty, Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and President, Montgomery Lawyers Chapter
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19011611Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:35:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn August 22, 2019, the Federalist Society's Montgomery Lawyers Chapter hosted an event at the Capitol Hill Club in Montgomery, Alabama on "Justice versus Social Justice." Featuring: Dr. Jason Jewell, Department Chair and Professor Humanities,...
Featuring:

Dr. Jason Jewell, Department Chair and Professor Humanities, Faulkner University
Introduction: Dr. Allen P. Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Executive Director of Blackstone & Burke Center for Law & Liberty, Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and President, Montgomery Lawyers Chapter
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.]]>3050civil rights,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/citizenship-the-road-aheadAfter the Supreme Court's decision in Department of Commerce v. New York at the end of the latest term, is there a road forward for addressing citizenship on the US census or otherwise collecting the relevant data? In what ways can executive power be practiced or limited in this subject?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. John S. Baker, Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
David B. Rivkin Jr., Constitutional Litigator
Moderator: Stuart S. Taylor, Jr., Freelance Journalist and Author]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18835455Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:41:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 29, 2019, The Federalist Society's practice groups cosponsored a panel titled "Citizenship: The Road Ahead" at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. After the Supreme Court's decision in Department of Commerce v. New York at the end of the...After the Supreme Court's decision in Department of Commerce v. New York at the end of the latest term, is there a road forward for addressing citizenship on the US census or otherwise collecting the relevant data? In what ways can executive power be practiced or limited in this subject?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. John S. Baker, Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
David B. Rivkin Jr., Constitutional Litigator
Moderator: Stuart S. Taylor, Jr., Freelance Journalist and Author]]>5265litigation,politics,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/laboratories-of-democracy-part-i-early-sThe concept of states serving as important test cases for national governance dates back to the founding of the country. This panel will discuss how lessons from the state constitutions and legislatures prior to and during the American founding were incorporated into our federal government, and in particular, the powers enumerated to Congress and the structure of the branch itself. The event is the first in a two-part series of Capitol Hill luncheons focusing on the important role the states have played in the past and how they may still serve to offer solutions to the modern Congress. This event is co-sponsored by the Constitutional Sources Project.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Lynn Uzzell, Lecturer, University of Virginia, University of Richmond
John Dinan, Professor of Politics, Wake Forest University
Mark Graber, Regents Professor, University System of Maryland
Moderator: Julie Silverbrook, Executive Director, The Constitutional Sources Project
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative | Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18816557Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:24:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 19, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative cosponsored a two-part panel with the Constitutional Sources Project at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. The topic of the first panel was early state constitutions and...The concept of states serving as important test cases for national governance dates back to the founding of the country. This panel will discuss how lessons from the state constitutions and legislatures prior to and during the American founding were incorporated into our federal government, and in particular, the powers enumerated to Congress and the structure of the branch itself. The event is the first in a two-part series of Capitol Hill luncheons focusing on the important role the states have played in the past and how they may still serve to offer solutions to the modern Congress. This event is co-sponsored by the Constitutional Sources Project.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Lynn Uzzell, Lecturer, University of Virginia, University of Richmond
John Dinan, Professor of Politics, Wake Forest University
Mark Graber, Regents Professor, University System of Maryland
Moderator: Julie Silverbrook, Executive Director, The Constitutional Sources Project
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative | Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society]]>5623article i initiative,founding era & history,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ownership-limits-in-an-increasingly-compThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets limits on the number of broadcast radio stations an entity can own. As required by Congress, the FCC reviews its media ownership rules every four years to determine whether the rules are in the public interest and to repeal or modify any regulation it determines does not meet this criteria. There have been radical changes in the media marketplace since 1996 when the current local radio ownership limits were adopted. And in today’s changing marketplace – where some of the large companies in America, including Google, Amazon, and Facebook, are no longer on the audio marketplace sidelines – important questions have been raised as to whether existing limits need to be modified.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Agenda:
12:15 p.m. - Q&A Session with Commissioner Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission
12:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion with:

Jeffrey Warshaw, Founder and CEO, Connoisseur Media
Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates, Inc.
Francella Ochillo, Vice President, Policy & General Counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition
Moderator: Prof. Michelle Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18515585Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:34:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 25, 2019, the Federalist Society's Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Group presented an event on "Ownership Limits in an Increasingly Competitive Marketplace" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The second part of...The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets limits on the number of broadcast radio stations an entity can own. As required by Congress, the FCC reviews its media ownership rules every four years to determine whether the rules are in the public interest and to repeal or modify any regulation it determines does not meet this criteria. There have been radical changes in the media marketplace since 1996 when the current local radio ownership limits were adopted. And in today’s changing marketplace – where some of the large companies in America, including Google, Amazon, and Facebook, are no longer on the audio marketplace sidelines – important questions have been raised as to whether existing limits need to be modified.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Agenda:
12:15 p.m. - Q&A Session with Commissioner Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission
12:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion with:

Jeffrey Warshaw, Founder and CEO, Connoisseur Media
Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates, Inc.
Francella Ochillo, Vice President, Policy & General Counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition
Moderator: Prof. Michelle Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University]]>3166telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/agency-rulemaking-unnecessary-delegationIn his recent article, “Strategic Institutional Positioning: How We Have Come to Generate Environmental Law Without Congress,” published in the Texas A&M Law Review, Donald Kochan lays out the argument that delegation of authority to agencies serves the interests of both sides of Congress. Those ostensibly elected to oppose further regulation can argue that any proposed rule changes are out of their control. Conversely, representatives elected to increase regulation can blame agency heads for not following the intent of the authorizing statute. However, both sides avoid blame by the electorate.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a system? Should specialized bureaucrats do the lion’s share of rulemaking? Or should elected Senators and Congressman, often without the same level of expertise, write the rules that govern our nation?
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position or particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Andrew Grossman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP and Adjunct Scholar, The Cato Institute
Prof. Donald Kochan, Professor in Law and the Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Prof. Robert Percival, Professor of Law and Director, Environmental Law Program, University of Maryland School of Law
Brianne Gorod, Chief Counsel, Constitutional Accountability Center
Moderator: Jeff Holmstead, Partner, Bracewell LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18515246Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:00:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 18, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and Regulatory Transparency Project hosted a panel on "Agency Rulemaking: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In his recent...In his recent article, “Strategic Institutional Positioning: How We Have Come to Generate Environmental Law Without Congress,” published in the Texas A&M Law Review, Donald Kochan lays out the argument that delegation of authority to agencies serves the interests of both sides of Congress. Those ostensibly elected to oppose further regulation can argue that any proposed rule changes are out of their control. Conversely, representatives elected to increase regulation can blame agency heads for not following the intent of the authorizing statute. However, both sides avoid blame by the electorate.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a system? Should specialized bureaucrats do the lion’s share of rulemaking? Or should elected Senators and Congressman, often without the same level of expertise, write the rules that govern our nation?
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position or particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Andrew Grossman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP and Adjunct Scholar, The Cato Institute
Prof. Donald Kochan, Professor in Law and the Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Prof. Robert Percival, Professor of Law and Director, Environmental Law Program, University of Maryland School of Law
Brianne Gorod, Chief Counsel, Constitutional Accountability Center
Moderator: Jeff Holmstead, Partner, Bracewell LLP]]>5021administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,environmental & energy law,federalism,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/third-party-litigation-financing-a-distoThird party litigation financing (TPLF) is the practice of external financiers investing in lawsuits in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or judgment. TPLF is a global industry with approximately $100 billion available to funders and firms. Proponents argue that the practice makes it possible for marginalized plaintiffs to bring difficult cases that wouldn't otherwise be brought. Critics, however, claim that it harms the legal system, distorting the plaintiff and defendant roles and making lawsuit settlements more difficult and expensive. Are these criticisms fair? Or do the benefits outweigh the objections? Join us on June 11 for an expert panel who will consider these questions and more.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Andrew Grossman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP and Adjunct Scholar, The Cato Institute
Prof. Erin M. Hawley, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri School of Law, Legal Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum
Hon. Luther Johnson Strange, III, Former Senator, State of Alabama
Moderator: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18515127Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:53:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 11, 2019, the Federalist Society's Litigation Practice Group hosted a panel titled "Third Party Litigation Financing: A Distorting or Reinforcing Practice?" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Third party litigation financing (TPLF)...Third party litigation financing (TPLF) is the practice of external financiers investing in lawsuits in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or judgment. TPLF is a global industry with approximately $100 billion available to funders and firms. Proponents argue that the practice makes it possible for marginalized plaintiffs to bring difficult cases that wouldn't otherwise be brought. Critics, however, claim that it harms the legal system, distorting the plaintiff and defendant roles and making lawsuit settlements more difficult and expensive. Are these criticisms fair? Or do the benefits outweigh the objections? Join us on June 11 for an expert panel who will consider these questions and more.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Andrew Grossman, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP and Adjunct Scholar, The Cato Institute
Prof. Erin M. Hawley, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri School of Law, Legal Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum
Hon. Luther Johnson Strange, III, Former Senator, State of Alabama
Moderator: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>4429law & economics,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/q-a-session-with-fcc-commissioner-brendaThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets limits on the number of broadcast radio stations an entity can own. As required by Congress, the FCC reviews its media ownership rules every four years to determine whether the rules are in the public interest and to repeal or modify any regulation it determines does not meet this criteria. There have been radical changes in the media marketplace since 1996 when the current local radio ownership limits were adopted. And in today’s changing marketplace – where some of the large companies in America, including Google, Amazon, and Facebook, are no longer on the audio marketplace sidelines – important questions have been raised as to whether existing limits need to be modified.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Agenda:
12:15 p.m. - Q&A Session with Commissioner Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission
12:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion with:

Jeffrey Warshaw, Founder and CEO, Connoisseur Media
Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates, Inc.
Francella Ochillo, Vice President, Policy & General Counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition
Moderator: Prof. Michelle Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18515561Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:20:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 25, 2019, the Federalist Society's Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Group presented an event on "Ownership Limits in an Increasingly Competitive Marketplace" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The first part of the...The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets limits on the number of broadcast radio stations an entity can own. As required by Congress, the FCC reviews its media ownership rules every four years to determine whether the rules are in the public interest and to repeal or modify any regulation it determines does not meet this criteria. There have been radical changes in the media marketplace since 1996 when the current local radio ownership limits were adopted. And in today’s changing marketplace – where some of the large companies in America, including Google, Amazon, and Facebook, are no longer on the audio marketplace sidelines – important questions have been raised as to whether existing limits need to be modified.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Agenda:
12:15 p.m. - Q&A Session with Commissioner Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission
12:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion with:

Jeffrey Warshaw, Founder and CEO, Connoisseur Media
Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates, Inc.
Francella Ochillo, Vice President, Policy & General Counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition
Moderator: Prof. Michelle Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University]]>1771telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/mississippi-attorney-general-candidate-f*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Opening Remarks: Dr. Scott Hummel, William Carey University
Rep. Mark Baker, Mississippi House of Representatives
Andy Taggart, Taggart, Rimes & Graham, PLLC
Moderator: T. Russell Nobile, The Federalist Society's Mississippi Gulf Coast Lawyers Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18433602Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:36:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Mississippi Gulf Coast Lawyers Chapter hosted a forum for the Mississippi candidates for attorney general at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. ******* As always, the Federalist Society...*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Opening Remarks: Dr. Scott Hummel, William Carey University
Rep. Mark Baker, Mississippi House of Representatives
Andy Taggart, Taggart, Rimes & Graham, PLLC
Moderator: T. Russell Nobile, The Federalist Society's Mississippi Gulf Coast Lawyers Chapter]]>4378state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ali-unbiased-analyzer-or-agenda-driverThe American Law Institute is a well-respected, nearly century-old body of jurists and legal practitioners that produces documents called “Restatements,” which have traditionally distilled and clearly restated the opinions of a majority of state courts on difficult questions of common law. But recently, some in the legal community have raised concern that ALI is putting out problematic Restatements that are more aspirational in nature and that run counter to its mission; others claim that ALI is simply interpreting the law. Meanwhile, states are considering and passing laws that would prevent judges from referring to certain ALI Restatements when deciding cases.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

John Fund, National Affairs Columnist, National Review and Fox News Analyst
Victor E. Schwartz, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Seth P. Waxman, Partner, WilmerHale and former United States Solicitor General
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Moderator: Hon. Susan G. Braden (Ret.), Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18433257Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:55:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Litigation Practice Group hosted a panel at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The topic of the panel was "ALI: Unbiased Analyzer or Agenda Driver?" The American Law Institute is a well-respected,...The American Law Institute is a well-respected, nearly century-old body of jurists and legal practitioners that produces documents called “Restatements,” which have traditionally distilled and clearly restated the opinions of a majority of state courts on difficult questions of common law. But recently, some in the legal community have raised concern that ALI is putting out problematic Restatements that are more aspirational in nature and that run counter to its mission; others claim that ALI is simply interpreting the law. Meanwhile, states are considering and passing laws that would prevent judges from referring to certain ALI Restatements when deciding cases.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

John Fund, National Affairs Columnist, National Review and Fox News Analyst
Victor E. Schwartz, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Seth P. Waxman, Partner, WilmerHale and former United States Solicitor General
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Moderator: Hon. Susan G. Braden (Ret.), Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims]]>4897litigation,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/all-the-presidents-budgets-who-should-beThe power of the purse is often cited as central to the framers' design for the legislative branch. Each year, however, the modern Congress waits for the executive branch to complete and deliver its annual budget before beginning its own formal budgeting process. Why has this sequence developed? What are the costs and benefits for the executive to prepare extensive budget priorities that, in recent years, are largely ignored once announced?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow of Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Steve Redburn, Professorial Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Administration, George Washington University
Moderator: Anne DeCesaro, Republican Staff Director, Worker and Family Support Subcommittee, Committee on Ways and Means, US House of Representatives
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative | Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18306912Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:05:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 30, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative hosted a panel at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. The panel discussed "All the President's Budgets: Who should be setting federal budget priorities?" The power of...The power of the purse is often cited as central to the framers' design for the legislative branch. Each year, however, the modern Congress waits for the executive branch to complete and deliver its annual budget before beginning its own formal budgeting process. Why has this sequence developed? What are the costs and benefits for the executive to prepare extensive budget priorities that, in recent years, are largely ignored once announced?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow of Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Steve Redburn, Professorial Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Administration, George Washington University
Moderator: Anne DeCesaro, Republican Staff Director, Worker and Family Support Subcommittee, Committee on Ways and Means, US House of Representatives
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative | Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies]]>4166article i initiative,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-us-policy-in-syria-stay-in-get-o*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Norm Roule, NSI Visiting Fellow, Former Natl. Intelligence Mgr. for Iran Office of the DNI
Dana Stroul, Senior Fellow in The Washington Institute’s Beth and David Geduld Program on Arab Politics
Katherine Zimmerman, Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Jamil N. Jaffer, NSI Founder and Executive Director]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18298178Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:45:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 23, 2019, the National Security Institute and the Federalist Society co-hosted an event about U.S. strategy in Syria and the Middle East. The second panel was titled "U.S. Policy in Syria: Stay In, Get Out, or Triple Down?" ******* As always,...*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Norm Roule, NSI Visiting Fellow, Former Natl. Intelligence Mgr. for Iran Office of the DNI
Dana Stroul, Senior Fellow in The Washington Institute’s Beth and David Geduld Program on Arab Politics
Katherine Zimmerman, Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Jamil N. Jaffer, NSI Founder and Executive Director]]>3729international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-legal-authorities-for-the-u-s-ro*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Jennifer Daskal, Associate Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law
Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Professor of the Practice of Law, Executive Director, Center on Law, Ethics and National Security
Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Matthew R.A. Heiman, NSI Senior Fellow, former lawyer with the National Security Division at the U.S. Department of Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18298165Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:43:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 23, 2019, the National Security Institute and the Federalist Society co-hosted an event about U.S. strategy in Syria and the Middle East. The first panel was titled "Legal Authorities for the U.S. Role in Syria: Does Congress Need to Weigh In?"...*******
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Jennifer Daskal, Associate Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law
Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Professor of the Practice of Law, Executive Director, Center on Law, Ethics and National Security
Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Matthew R.A. Heiman, NSI Senior Fellow, former lawyer with the National Security Division at the U.S. Department of Justice]]>3560international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-vice-president-michae* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102460Tue, 28 May 2019 14:59:39 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The conference closed with a keynote address by Vice President Michael R. Pence. * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society...* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>2039administrative law & regulatio,constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-trump-administration-s-proposed-redeIn December 2018 the Trump Administration released a long awaited proposal to revise the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers regulations that define “navigable waters" under the Clean Water Act. Versions of these regulations have engendered controversy for decades, over whether the Act itself authorizes the agencies to regulate non-navigable wetlands and tributaries. The Obama Administration adopted regulations in 2015 that remain the subject of a number of lawsuits. Upon taking office, President Trump ordered the agencies to reconsider the 2015 regulations. The December 2018 proposal would narrow the coverage of the Act in significant ways, but would continue to regulate categories of non-navigable waters, including some wetlands potentially far afield of flowing streams, and some drainages that carry very little flow over brief periods of time. This panel will provide a high level review of the legal issues and policy trade-offs reflected in the new proposal.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Jeffrey Clark, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Mr. Jon Devine, Director, Federal Water Policy, Water Division, Nature Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Mr. Tony Francois, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation
Moderator: Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Director, Center for Business Law & Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Introduction: Andrew Varcoe, Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102415Tue, 28 May 2019 14:55:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The seventh and final panel covered "The Trump Administration's Proposed Redefinition of 'Navigable Waters': Too Much, Too...In December 2018 the Trump Administration released a long awaited proposal to revise the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers regulations that define “navigable waters" under the Clean Water Act. Versions of these regulations have engendered controversy for decades, over whether the Act itself authorizes the agencies to regulate non-navigable wetlands and tributaries. The Obama Administration adopted regulations in 2015 that remain the subject of a number of lawsuits. Upon taking office, President Trump ordered the agencies to reconsider the 2015 regulations. The December 2018 proposal would narrow the coverage of the Act in significant ways, but would continue to regulate categories of non-navigable waters, including some wetlands potentially far afield of flowing streams, and some drainages that carry very little flow over brief periods of time. This panel will provide a high level review of the legal issues and policy trade-offs reflected in the new proposal.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Jeffrey Clark, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Mr. Jon Devine, Director, Federal Water Policy, Water Division, Nature Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Mr. Tony Francois, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation
Moderator: Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Director, Center for Business Law & Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Introduction: Andrew Varcoe, Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates]]>4551environmental & energy law,environmental law & property r,property lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/alphabet-soup-eeoc-v-ocr-v-dol-ofccpThis panel will touch on various agency approaches to civil rights issues within administrative agencies. These issues will include but not be limited to, disparate impact analysis, former Attorney General Jeff Session’s rollback of various guidance documents. The panel will have added emphasis on the different approaches taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC), the Office for Civil Rights(OCR), and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs(DOL OFCCP). The panel will in one sense serve as an update on the administration decisions made in the first two years of the Trump administration, and in another sense offer a foundation upon which to predict what the next two years will bring for civil rights claims under the current administration.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Gail L. Heriot, Commissioner, United States Commission on Civil Rights; Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Prof. Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights
Timothy Taylor, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at U.S. Department of Labor
Moderator: Mr. Erik S. Jaffe, Schaerr Jaffe LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102238Tue, 28 May 2019 14:40:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The sixth panel discussed "Alphabet Soup: EEOC v. OCR v. DOL OFCCP." This panel will touch on various agency approaches to civil...This panel will touch on various agency approaches to civil rights issues within administrative agencies. These issues will include but not be limited to, disparate impact analysis, former Attorney General Jeff Session’s rollback of various guidance documents. The panel will have added emphasis on the different approaches taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC), the Office for Civil Rights(OCR), and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs(DOL OFCCP). The panel will in one sense serve as an update on the administration decisions made in the first two years of the Trump administration, and in another sense offer a foundation upon which to predict what the next two years will bring for civil rights claims under the current administration.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Prof. Gail L. Heriot, Commissioner, United States Commission on Civil Rights; Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Prof. Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights
Timothy Taylor, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at U.S. Department of Labor
Moderator: Mr. Erik S. Jaffe, Schaerr Jaffe LLP]]>4554administrative law & regulatio,civil rightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/division-of-authority-doj-antitrust-the-Several Federal agencies share responsibility for regulating economic competition and intellectual property. Does the division of labor protecting competition and intellectual property result in conflicting or consistent perspectives? How effectively do regulations from the involved agencies coalesce into a framework for businesses and entrepreneurs? When should antitrust and competitive analysis overrule patent protection? Does the development of new technology create confusion or interagency rivalry on who is entitled to regulate? Do quickly-evolving emerging technologies deserve special treatment in antitrust? Join us as we gather with leadership from these agencies to explore these questions and listen to their experiences.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Hon. Andrei Iancu, Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Moderator: Mr. Peter Davidson, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102175Tue, 28 May 2019 14:32:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The fourth panel discussed "Division of Authority: DOJ Antitrust; the FTC; the FCC; USPTO." Several Federal agencies share...Several Federal agencies share responsibility for regulating economic competition and intellectual property. Does the division of labor protecting competition and intellectual property result in conflicting or consistent perspectives? How effectively do regulations from the involved agencies coalesce into a framework for businesses and entrepreneurs? When should antitrust and competitive analysis overrule patent protection? Does the development of new technology create confusion or interagency rivalry on who is entitled to regulate? Do quickly-evolving emerging technologies deserve special treatment in antitrust? Join us as we gather with leadership from these agencies to explore these questions and listen to their experiences.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Hon. Andrei Iancu, Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Moderator: Mr. Peter Davidson, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce]]>3899administrative law & regulatio,corporations,intellectual property,law & economics,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/corporate-responsibility-maximizing-sharThis Panel will focus on the differing theories on the proper duty of corporations. Do corporations only owe their loyalty to their specific shareholders, and should they be bound to conduct that is judged purely on how much it increases the value of shareholder investments? Or, perhaps due to the sheer size and power of corporations, do they also owe a duty to society as whole. Some argue that Corporations are made up of people with individual ideologies and beliefs, and thus corporations making decisions on political motivations is unavoidable. Others argue that since corporations last much longer than individual lives or careers, that they owe a duty to the long term prospects of the company, over the present day shareholders. The debate rages on and the eventual outcome will have wide-ranging implications for American business, and the national economy as a whole.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Paul Atkins, Chief Executive Office, Patomak Global Partners
Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Sam Harris Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Andrew Schwartz, Associate Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School
Moderator: Mr. Matthew R. A. Heiman, Senior Fellow and Associate Director for Global Security, National Security Institute]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102143Tue, 28 May 2019 14:28:51 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The second panel explored "Corporate Responsibility: Maximizing Shareholder Benefit v. Social Justice." This Panel will focus on...This Panel will focus on the differing theories on the proper duty of corporations. Do corporations only owe their loyalty to their specific shareholders, and should they be bound to conduct that is judged purely on how much it increases the value of shareholder investments? Or, perhaps due to the sheer size and power of corporations, do they also owe a duty to society as whole. Some argue that Corporations are made up of people with individual ideologies and beliefs, and thus corporations making decisions on political motivations is unavoidable. Others argue that since corporations last much longer than individual lives or careers, that they owe a duty to the long term prospects of the company, over the present day shareholders. The debate rages on and the eventual outcome will have wide-ranging implications for American business, and the national economy as a whole.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Paul Atkins, Chief Executive Office, Patomak Global Partners
Prof. Jonathan R. Macey, Sam Harris Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Andrew Schwartz, Associate Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School
Moderator: Mr. Matthew R. A. Heiman, Senior Fellow and Associate Director for Global Security, National Security Institute]]>4478corporations,financial services,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/how-the-federal-government-litigates-casThe Trump administration has not often reversed its litigation approach completely from that of the prior administration. But the Trump administration made headlines last year when it refused to defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act against a lawsuit brought by the State of Texas. Some commentators argued that this was a significant violation of the Department of Justice's “duty to defend" duly enacted laws. Others noted that the “duty to defend" is a relatively recent creation stemming from an Office of Legal Counsel opinion letter in 1980 that is seldom followed and has little if any basis in the Constitution.Does the President have a constitutionally mandated duty to defend duly enacted laws or government action, if he believes they are unconstitutional? If so, are there limits on that duty—i.e., do government attorneys have any additional obligations as servants of the people to consider the long term implications of the arguments they make in defense of government action, or should they simply try to win like private advocates? On the other hand, if the president does not have an obligation to defend laws he finds unconstitutional, should that effect how the court views the standing of third parties intervening to defend challenged laws or government actions that the president elects not to defend? This panel will dive into how the government does and should argue cases.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Paul D. Clement, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Hon. Scott Keller, Partner, Baker Botts LLP
Mr. Gene C. Schaerr, Scaherr Jaffe LLP
Moderator: Mr. Jesse Panuccio, former Acting Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102120Tue, 28 May 2019 14:24:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The first panel discussed "How the Federal Government Litigates Cases." The Trump administration has not often reversed its...The Trump administration has not often reversed its litigation approach completely from that of the prior administration. But the Trump administration made headlines last year when it refused to defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act against a lawsuit brought by the State of Texas. Some commentators argued that this was a significant violation of the Department of Justice's “duty to defend" duly enacted laws. Others noted that the “duty to defend" is a relatively recent creation stemming from an Office of Legal Counsel opinion letter in 1980 that is seldom followed and has little if any basis in the Constitution.Does the President have a constitutionally mandated duty to defend duly enacted laws or government action, if he believes they are unconstitutional? If so, are there limits on that duty—i.e., do government attorneys have any additional obligations as servants of the people to consider the long term implications of the arguments they make in defense of government action, or should they simply try to win like private advocates? On the other hand, if the president does not have an obligation to defend laws he finds unconstitutional, should that effect how the court views the standing of third parties intervening to defend challenged laws or government actions that the president elects not to defend? This panel will dive into how the government does and should argue cases.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Paul D. Clement, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Hon. Scott Keller, Partner, Baker Botts LLP
Mr. Gene C. Schaerr, Scaherr Jaffe LLP
Moderator: Mr. Jesse Panuccio, former Acting Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice]]>4157constitution,litigation,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-mick-mulvaney* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director, Office of Management and Budget; Acting White House Chief of Staff
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102082Tue, 28 May 2019 14:19:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and acting White House Chief of Staff offered an address. * * * *...* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director, Office of Management and Budget; Acting White House Chief of Staff
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>1641administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/plenary-roundtable-regulatory-reform-rep* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Hon. Steven G. Bradbury, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation
Mr. George H. Fibbe, Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy
Hon. Hon. Matthew Z. Leopold, General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hon. Brent J. McIntosh, General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Hon. Stephen A. Vaden, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Moderator: Prof. Adam White, Assistant Professor and Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102057Tue, 28 May 2019 14:16:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The first event was a plenary roundtable regarding the "Regulatory Reform Report Card: Agency General Counsel Perspective." * *...* * * * *
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Hon. Steven G. Bradbury, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation
Mr. George H. Fibbe, Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy
Hon. Hon. Matthew Z. Leopold, General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hon. Brent J. McIntosh, General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Hon. Stephen A. Vaden, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Moderator: Prof. Adam White, Assistant Professor and Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>4413administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/revisiting-judicial-deferenceThe Department of Justice position taken in Kisor v. Wilke seems to acknowledge that Auer deference is in jeopardy and is a marked difference in tone from how DOJ has continued to strongly defend executive authority in its arguments and briefing in the lower appellate courts. Historically, two key defenses in this area have been the now-controversial deference doctrines of Chevron (requiring courts to defer to executive agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes they administer) and Auer/Seminole Rock (requiring courts to defer to executive agency interpretations of their own regulations). Is the administration making a strategic retreat in an attempt to protect those doctrines from a Court where a majority of its members have signaled an openness to revisiting them? Or does this reflect a commitment to the judicial use of traditional tools of textual interpretation to overcome ambiguity, reining in agency autonomy, and discouraging congressional delegations of lawmaking authority to agencies? Furthermore, with cert pending in United Parcel Service, Inc. v. Postal Regulatory Commission, thirteen states in amicus arguments see a new opportunity to reconsider Chevron. As Chevron and Auer/ Seminole Rock form significant parts of the superstructure of the modern administrative state, what does this mean for the future of the constitutional balance?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service and former Dean, Chapman University's Fowler School of Law; Senior Fellow, Claremont Institute
Mr. Roman Martinez, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Prof. David Vladeck, A.B. Chettle Chair in Civil Procedure, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Adam White, Assistant Professor and Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Moderator: Ms. Sarah M. Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102213Tue, 28 May 2019 10:35:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe seventh annual Executive Branch Review Conference took place on May 8, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. The luncheon panel was titled "Revisiting Judicial Deference." The Department of Justice position taken in Kisor v. Wilke seems...The Department of Justice position taken in Kisor v. Wilke seems to acknowledge that Auer deference is in jeopardy and is a marked difference in tone from how DOJ has continued to strongly defend executive authority in its arguments and briefing in the lower appellate courts. Historically, two key defenses in this area have been the now-controversial deference doctrines of Chevron (requiring courts to defer to executive agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes they administer) and Auer/Seminole Rock (requiring courts to defer to executive agency interpretations of their own regulations). Is the administration making a strategic retreat in an attempt to protect those doctrines from a Court where a majority of its members have signaled an openness to revisiting them? Or does this reflect a commitment to the judicial use of traditional tools of textual interpretation to overcome ambiguity, reining in agency autonomy, and discouraging congressional delegations of lawmaking authority to agencies? Furthermore, with cert pending in United Parcel Service, Inc. v. Postal Regulatory Commission, thirteen states in amicus arguments see a new opportunity to reconsider Chevron. As Chevron and Auer/ Seminole Rock form significant parts of the superstructure of the modern administrative state, what does this mean for the future of the constitutional balance?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Dr. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service and former Dean, Chapman University's Fowler School of Law; Senior Fellow, Claremont Institute
Mr. Roman Martinez, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Prof. David Vladeck, A.B. Chettle Chair in Civil Procedure, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. Adam White, Assistant Professor and Executive Director, The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
Moderator: Ms. Sarah M. Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>3989administrative law & regulatio,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/shakespeare-and-the-law-2019-belief-and-

present
Shakespeare and the Law 2019 Belief and the Burden of Proof through the Lens of Six of the Bard's Plays
On April 29, 2019, The Federalist Society's Boston Lawyers Chapter cosponsored their sixteenth annual Shakespeare and the Law Program with McCarter & English and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. This year's program took on the themes of belief and the burden of proof through the lens of six of Shakespeare’s plays: Cymbeline, Hamlet, Henry IV, Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, and Othello.
Following a staged reading of brief scenes from each of the plays, judges, prosecutors, attorneys, activists, and commentators discussed how allegations of impropriety should be measured and judged in the courtroom, the workplace, the college campus, and the congressional hearing room.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Justice Judith Cowin, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (retired)
Samantha Harris, Vice President, Procedural Advocacy for the Foundation for Individual Rights (FIRE)
Judge Timothy Hillman, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Jeff Jacoby, Columnist, Boston Globe
Wendy Kaminer, Author, Lawyer and Social Critic
Andrew Lelling, U.S. Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Joan Lukey, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Judge George O’Toole, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Chief Judge Patti Saris, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Judge Douglas Woodlock, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Judge Rya Zobel, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

Moderated by:

Jennifer Braceras, Senior Fellow, Independent Women’s Forum; Former Commissioner of the United States Commission on Civil Rights (2001-2007)
Judge Nancy Gertner, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (Retired)

Directed by:

Adam Sanders, Associate Artistic Director, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Produced by:

Daniel J. Kelly, Partner, McCarter & English; Chairman, Boston Lawyers Chapter

Introduction by:

Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18023441Mon, 20 May 2019 13:45:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society, McCarter & English,and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company present Shakespeare and the Law 2019 Belief and the Burden of Proof through the Lens of Six of the Bard's Plays On April 29, 2019, The Federalist Society's...

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Shakespeare and the Law 2019 Belief and the Burden of Proof through the Lens of Six of the Bard's Plays
On April 29, 2019, The Federalist Society's Boston Lawyers Chapter cosponsored their sixteenth annual Shakespeare and the Law Program with McCarter & English and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. This year's program took on the themes of belief and the burden of proof through the lens of six of Shakespeare’s plays: Cymbeline, Hamlet, Henry IV, Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, and Othello.
Following a staged reading of brief scenes from each of the plays, judges, prosecutors, attorneys, activists, and commentators discussed how allegations of impropriety should be measured and judged in the courtroom, the workplace, the college campus, and the congressional hearing room.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Justice Judith Cowin, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (retired)
Samantha Harris, Vice President, Procedural Advocacy for the Foundation for Individual Rights (FIRE)
Judge Timothy Hillman, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Jeff Jacoby, Columnist, Boston Globe
Wendy Kaminer, Author, Lawyer and Social Critic
Andrew Lelling, U.S. Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Joan Lukey, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Judge George O’Toole, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Chief Judge Patti Saris, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Judge Douglas Woodlock, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Judge Rya Zobel, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

Moderated by:

Jennifer Braceras, Senior Fellow, Independent Women’s Forum; Former Commissioner of the United States Commission on Civil Rights (2001-2007)
Judge Nancy Gertner, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (Retired)

Directed by:

Adam Sanders, Associate Artistic Director, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Produced by:

Daniel J. Kelly, Partner, McCarter & English; Chairman, Boston Lawyers Chapter

Introduction by:

Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company]]>7189due process,jurisprudence,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/climate-change-public-nuisance-lawsuitshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18023521Mon, 20 May 2019 09:50:27 +0000The Federalist Society2833regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/government-takings-litigation-update-thrA 2018 federal circuit court ruling rejected compensation to the plaintiff in a case in which the government took through eminent domain a privately owned airline terminal and physically demolished it. The plaintiffs, now seeking cert before the U.S. Supreme Court, spent $17 million building that terminal at Dallas Love Field Airport. The U.S. Court of Claims ruled that the taking of the terminal was worth more than $133 million, but the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed, declaring the terminal's value to be zero, as the investment property had yet to earn a positive cash flow. Our panel of experts discussed the impact of Love Terminal Partners v. U.S. on takings law.
Featuring:

Mr. George Will, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post
Prof. J. Peter Byrne, J. Hampton Baumgartner, Jr., Chair In Real Property Law, Georgetown Law
Ms. Elizabeth P. Papez, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Prof. George L. Priest, Edward J. Phelps Professor of Law and Economics, Yale Law School
Moderator: Mr. Adam Liptak, Supreme Court Correspondent, The New York Times

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17893154Fri, 10 May 2019 18:30:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 25, 2019, the Federalist Society's Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice Group sponsored a panel discussion on "Government Takings Litigation Update - Through the Lens of Love Terminal." A 2018 federal circuit court ruling...A 2018 federal circuit court ruling rejected compensation to the plaintiff in a case in which the government took through eminent domain a privately owned airline terminal and physically demolished it. The plaintiffs, now seeking cert before the U.S. Supreme Court, spent $17 million building that terminal at Dallas Love Field Airport. The U.S. Court of Claims ruled that the taking of the terminal was worth more than $133 million, but the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed, declaring the terminal's value to be zero, as the investment property had yet to earn a positive cash flow. Our panel of experts discussed the impact of Love Terminal Partners v. U.S. on takings law.
Featuring:

Mr. George Will, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post
Prof. J. Peter Byrne, J. Hampton Baumgartner, Jr., Chair In Real Property Law, Georgetown Law
Ms. Elizabeth P. Papez, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Prof. George L. Priest, Edward J. Phelps Professor of Law and Economics, Yale Law School
Moderator: Mr. Adam Liptak, Supreme Court Correspondent, The New York Times

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4915environmental & energy law,property lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/whither-the-dojFeaturing:

John Richter, Partner, King & Spalding
Hon. Scott Keller, Partner, Baker Botts
Lee Casey, Partner, Baker & Hostetler
Hon. George J. Terwilliger, Partner, McGuireWoods
Moderator: Hon. Raymond Randolph, United States Court Of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17862011Tue, 07 May 2019 19:03:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyWith recent changes in leadership at the Department of Justice, and still further changes imminent, it is not yet clear what the priorities of the DOJ will be moving forward. Join us for lunch and a panel focused on the various approaches the DOJ may...Featuring:

John Richter, Partner, King & Spalding
Hon. Scott Keller, Partner, Baker Botts
Lee Casey, Partner, Baker & Hostetler
Hon. George J. Terwilliger, Partner, McGuireWoods
Moderator: Hon. Raymond Randolph, United States Court Of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>5381administrative law & regulatio,criminal law & procedure,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-fireside-chat-with-governor-doug-duceyFeaturing:

Introduction: Eugene Meyer, President, The Federalist Society
Moderator: Senator Jon Kyl, Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17826115Fri, 03 May 2019 15:05:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The banquet dinner featured a fireside chat with Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Senator Jon Kyl....Featuring:

Introduction: Eugene Meyer, President, The Federalist Society
Moderator: Senator Jon Kyl, Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2494federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/banquet-dinner-presentation-of-the-annuaThe Joseph Story Award is named for Joseph Story, who was appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 32, served as the first Dane Professor of Law at Harvard, and wrote the Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States. It is the successor to the Paul M. Bator Award.
The Joseph Story Award is given annually to a young academic (40 and under) who has demonstrated excellence in legal scholarship, a commitment to teaching, a concern for students, and who has made significant public impact in a manner that advances the rule of law in a free society.
Featuring:

Eugene Meyer, President, The Federalist Society
Walter Pelton, Vice President and Chair of the Joseph Story Award, University of Chicago Law School Federalist Society
Prof. Samuel Bray, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17826000Fri, 03 May 2019 14:54:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The 2019 Joseph Story Award was awarded to Prof. Samuel Bray of the Notre Dame Law School. The...The Joseph Story Award is named for Joseph Story, who was appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 32, served as the first Dane Professor of Law at Harvard, and wrote the Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States. It is the successor to the Paul M. Bator Award.
The Joseph Story Award is given annually to a young academic (40 and under) who has demonstrated excellence in legal scholarship, a commitment to teaching, a concern for students, and who has made significant public impact in a manner that advances the rule of law in a free society.
Featuring:

Eugene Meyer, President, The Federalist Society
Walter Pelton, Vice President and Chair of the Joseph Story Award, University of Chicago Law School Federalist Society
Prof. Samuel Bray, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>708federalist societycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-second-annual-article-i-writing-contThe Federalist Society's Article I Initiative is focused on the critical issue of why the modern Congress is not functioning as the most powerful branch as envisioned by the Framers. In order to help engage new thought and discussion, the Initiative's second annual writing contest dealt with the theme "Ambition Counteracting Ambition: Enduring Principle or Failed Experiment?"
Featuring:

Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative | Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Deion Kathawa, Notre Dame Law School

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17825826Fri, 03 May 2019 14:34:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The winner of the second Annual Article I Initiative Writing Contest was Deion Kathawa, a student...The Federalist Society's Article I Initiative is focused on the critical issue of why the modern Congress is not functioning as the most powerful branch as envisioned by the Framers. In order to help engage new thought and discussion, the Initiative's second annual writing contest dealt with the theme "Ambition Counteracting Ambition: Enduring Principle or Failed Experiment?"
Featuring:

Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative | Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Deion Kathawa, Notre Dame Law School

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>216article i initiative,federalist societycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-3-emerging-religious-liberty-issueIntensifying public debates over religious liberty have spilled into the courts, with some cases making their way to the United States Supreme Court. Ohio is no stranger to this national trend. Panelists will discuss Tree of Life Christian Schools v. City of Upper Arlington, an Ohio zoning dispute involving religious liberty claims under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), for which a petition for writ of certiorari was recently filed in the United States Supreme Court after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with the city. Panelists will also discuss the Ohio Constitution's provision regarding religious liberty, which explicitly refers to “the rights of conscience," and discuss if and how this provision of the Ohio Constitution should be interpreted differently than the First Amendment with respect to religious liberty issues.
Featuring:

Jeremiah Galus, Legal Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom
Holly Gross, Vice President of Government Relations at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Philip Williamson, Associate, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Moderator: Matthew Byrne, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis P.C.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17798941Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:07:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The third and final panel explored "Emerging Religious Liberty Issues in Ohio". Intensifying public debates over religious...Intensifying public debates over religious liberty have spilled into the courts, with some cases making their way to the United States Supreme Court. Ohio is no stranger to this national trend. Panelists will discuss Tree of Life Christian Schools v. City of Upper Arlington, an Ohio zoning dispute involving religious liberty claims under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), for which a petition for writ of certiorari was recently filed in the United States Supreme Court after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with the city. Panelists will also discuss the Ohio Constitution's provision regarding religious liberty, which explicitly refers to “the rights of conscience," and discuss if and how this provision of the Ohio Constitution should be interpreted differently than the First Amendment with respect to religious liberty issues.
Featuring:

Jeremiah Galus, Legal Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom
Holly Gross, Vice President of Government Relations at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Philip Williamson, Associate, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Moderator: Matthew Byrne, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis P.C.

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4242first amendment,religious liberties,religious liberty,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-the-future-of-administrative-defMore and more judges, advocates, and scholars are calling on the courts to reexamine the deference paid to administrative agencies’ legal interpretations. This debate has attracted the most attention at the federal level. But the same is now occurring in state courts—including in Ohio, where just last year four justices on the Supreme Court of Ohio questioned the appropriateness of deference to agency interpretations. This distinguished panel will address these developments, make some predictions about future developments, and discuss whether those likely developments are good, bad, or neither.
Featuring:

Prof. Aditya Bamzai, Associate Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Kristin Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor & Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, University of Minnesota Law School & Associate Director, Corporate Institute
Prof. Christopher J. Walker, Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law & Director of the Moritz Washington, D.C., Summer Program
Moderator: Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17798900Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:01:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The second panel covered "The Future of Administrative Deference". More and more judges, advocates, and scholars are calling on...More and more judges, advocates, and scholars are calling on the courts to reexamine the deference paid to administrative agencies’ legal interpretations. This debate has attracted the most attention at the federal level. But the same is now occurring in state courts—including in Ohio, where just last year four justices on the Supreme Court of Ohio questioned the appropriateness of deference to agency interpretations. This distinguished panel will address these developments, make some predictions about future developments, and discuss whether those likely developments are good, bad, or neither.
Featuring:

Prof. Aditya Bamzai, Associate Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Kristin Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor & Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, University of Minnesota Law School & Associate Director, Corporate Institute
Prof. Christopher J. Walker, Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law & Director of the Moritz Washington, D.C., Summer Program
Moderator: Hon. R. Patrick DeWine, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4555administrative law & regulatio,federal courts,state courts,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-presentation-by-hon-noel-francis
Hon. Noel Francisco, United States Solicitor General, United States Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17798868Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:58:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. United States Solicitor General Noel Francisco offered a keynote presentation regarding the "proliferation of nationwide...
Hon. Noel Francisco, United States Solicitor General, United States Department of Justice

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2558constitution,federal courts,state courts,state governments,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-the-law-and-policy-of-redistrictThe Supreme Court will hear argument this term in cases presenting the question whether courts may strike down “partisan gerrymanders.” This presents a number of questions. Some are legal: Do state legislatures act unconstitutionally if they draw districts that favor one party or the other? If so, what are courts to do about it? Others relate to policy: Are so-called “partisan gerrymanders” even troubling? Is there a chance of meaningful reform at the state level? And what does Ohio’s experience with redistricting reform teach us about this? The panel will address these questions and more.
Featuring:

Kathleen Clyde, Portage County Commissioner
Hon. Larry Obhof, Ohio Senate President, 22nd District
Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Sanders & Former Solicitor General, State of Wisconsin
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17798830Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:54:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The first panel of the conference discussed "The Law and Policy of Redistricting Reform". The Supreme Court will hear argument...The Supreme Court will hear argument this term in cases presenting the question whether courts may strike down “partisan gerrymanders.” This presents a number of questions. Some are legal: Do state legislatures act unconstitutionally if they draw districts that favor one party or the other? If so, what are courts to do about it? Others relate to policy: Are so-called “partisan gerrymanders” even troubling? Is there a chance of meaningful reform at the state level? And what does Ohio’s experience with redistricting reform teach us about this? The panel will address these questions and more.
Featuring:

Kathleen Clyde, Portage County Commissioner
Hon. Larry Obhof, Ohio Senate President, 22nd District
Misha Tseytlin, Troutman Sanders & Former Solicitor General, State of Wisconsin
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4567election law,free speech & election law,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-from-hon-dave-yost
Hon. Dave Yost, Attorney General, State of Ohio
Introduction: Matthew Byrne, Jackson Lewis PC

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17798795Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:49:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The second address of the conference came from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Hon. Dave Yost, Attorney General, State of...
Hon. Dave Yost, Attorney General, State of Ohio
Introduction: Matthew Byrne, Jackson Lewis PC

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1399state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-from-hon-alice-batchelde
Hon. Alice Batchelder, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Robert Alt, The Buckeye Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17798748Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:43:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters Conference in Columbus, OH. The conference opened with an address by Judge Alice Batchelder. Hon. Alice Batchelder, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth...
Hon. Alice Batchelder, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Robert Alt, The Buckeye Institute

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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>1075federal courts,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/roundtable-federalism-s-contribution-to-Does the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee economic liberty? If not, what role might states play in advancing economic liberty? Frustrated with the federal government’s inability or unwillingness to solve regulatory or competition-based problems, some states have taken matters into their own hands. This panel will address how states have been, and still can be, laboratories of democracy when it comes to regulation and catalyzing economic growth. It will also address how federal regulators can work with, not against, states to accomplish these goals.
Using case studies ranging from emerging technologies to marijuana deregulation, the panel will explore the state’s role in our modern federal system, with special attention paid to modern interpretations of both the Fourteenth Amendment and the Commerce Clause.
Discussion will focus on demonstrating the ways in which states can remain flexible in fostering innovation—both technological and regarding social policy—while ensuring that consumers are adequately protected from dangerous product or service testing or other offerings. This flexibility enables states to attract, test, and encourage competition in emerging and innovative technologies, as well as long-existing technologies with lowered barriers to entry.

Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Business Law & Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Ms. Dana Berliner, Senior Vice President and Litigation Director, Institute for Justice
Hon. Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Hon. Mark Brnovich, Arizona Attorney General
Prof. Allan Ides, Professor of Law and Christopher N. May Chair, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Moderator: Hon. Chad Readler, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17670852Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:55:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The roundtable discussion covered "Federalism's Contribution to Economic Liberty: Catalyzing...Does the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee economic liberty? If not, what role might states play in advancing economic liberty? Frustrated with the federal government’s inability or unwillingness to solve regulatory or competition-based problems, some states have taken matters into their own hands. This panel will address how states have been, and still can be, laboratories of democracy when it comes to regulation and catalyzing economic growth. It will also address how federal regulators can work with, not against, states to accomplish these goals.
Using case studies ranging from emerging technologies to marijuana deregulation, the panel will explore the state’s role in our modern federal system, with special attention paid to modern interpretations of both the Fourteenth Amendment and the Commerce Clause.
Discussion will focus on demonstrating the ways in which states can remain flexible in fostering innovation—both technological and regarding social policy—while ensuring that consumers are adequately protected from dangerous product or service testing or other offerings. This flexibility enables states to attract, test, and encourage competition in emerging and innovative technologies, as well as long-existing technologies with lowered barriers to entry.

Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Business Law & Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Ms. Dana Berliner, Senior Vice President and Litigation Director, Institute for Justice
Hon. Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Hon. Mark Brnovich, Arizona Attorney General
Prof. Allan Ides, Professor of Law and Christopher N. May Chair, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Moderator: Hon. Chad Readler, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6124federalism,fourteenth amendment,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-4-blockchain-backed-cryptocurrenciIn the wake of skyrocketing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices, the SEC has argued that cryptocurrencies should be regulated as securities. Yet, many of those responsible for developing cryptocurrencies view them as an efficient, reliable way of storing and exchanging value without government interference or regulation. This panel will discuss the likelihood that cryptocurrencies will play a meaningful role in the global economy, and if and how they should be regulated.

Ms. Mary Beth Buchanan, General Counsel, Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange
Mr. Jim Harper, Former Executive Vice President, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Prof. Gary Marchant, Regent’s Professor of Law and Director for the Center for Law, Science and Innovation, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17670693Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:42:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The fourth panel discussed "Blockchain-Backed Cryptocurrencies: Order Without Law in the Digital...In the wake of skyrocketing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices, the SEC has argued that cryptocurrencies should be regulated as securities. Yet, many of those responsible for developing cryptocurrencies view them as an efficient, reliable way of storing and exchanging value without government interference or regulation. This panel will discuss the likelihood that cryptocurrencies will play a meaningful role in the global economy, and if and how they should be regulated.

Ms. Mary Beth Buchanan, General Counsel, Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange
Mr. Jim Harper, Former Executive Vice President, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Prof. Gary Marchant, Regent’s Professor of Law and Director for the Center for Law, Science and Innovation, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5952financial services,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-3-economic-liberty-in-criminal-jusAlthough criminal justice is often associated with non-economic issues—such as those raised by violent crimes and long prison sentences—the system regularly implicates individual economic liberty, as can be seen in the prohibition and prosecution of certain commercial and financial interactions. Sometimes individuals are held strictly liable for their actions even in the absence of force, fraud, or direct harm. In turn, the government may impose a variety of economic sanctions for purported wrongdoing, with fines, fees, and forfeitures levied in legal processes which often seem bereft of basic procedural protections. This panel will explore these and other criminal justice issues and the implications for individual economic liberty.

Prof. Beth A. Colgan, Assistant Professor of Law, UCLA Law
Prof. Erik Luna, Amelia D. Lewis Professor of Constitutional and Criminal Law, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Ms. Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Mr. Peter J. Wallison, Senior Fellow and Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth L. Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17670677Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:40:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The third panel explored "Economic Liberty in Criminal Justice: Business Crimes and Economic...Although criminal justice is often associated with non-economic issues—such as those raised by violent crimes and long prison sentences—the system regularly implicates individual economic liberty, as can be seen in the prohibition and prosecution of certain commercial and financial interactions. Sometimes individuals are held strictly liable for their actions even in the absence of force, fraud, or direct harm. In turn, the government may impose a variety of economic sanctions for purported wrongdoing, with fines, fees, and forfeitures levied in legal processes which often seem bereft of basic procedural protections. This panel will explore these and other criminal justice issues and the implications for individual economic liberty.

Prof. Beth A. Colgan, Assistant Professor of Law, UCLA Law
Prof. Erik Luna, Amelia D. Lewis Professor of Constitutional and Criminal Law, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Ms. Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Mr. Peter J. Wallison, Senior Fellow and Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Moderator: Hon. Elizabeth L. Branch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6260criminal law & procedure,law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-is-economic-protectionism-a-legiThe Tenth Circuit held in Powers v. Harris that “intra-state economic protectionism, absent a violation of a specific federal statutory or constitutional provision, is a legitimate state interest.” The Second Circuit agrees. In contrast, the Fifth and Sixth Circuits have struck down laws aimed at protecting local economic actors as unjustified by state police power. Does a state violate the Equal Protection Clause when it restricts economic liberty for the sole purpose of economic protectionism? For example, is the Equal Protection Clause violated when a state doesn’t make an activity or ownership of a certain type of property per se illegal, but the state employs economic “checkpoints” to significantly discourage the activity or specified property ownership (i.e., guns, pornography, etc.).
This panel will also explore the impact of cronyism on emerging technologies and federalism. For example, had Uber and Lyft not been so successful in expeditiously building themselves up before being taken seriously by regulators and traditional industry competitors (i.e., taxi companies), the taxi companies likely could have, and would have, lobbied to pass legislation and create regulations making ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft illegal, or so cost prohibitive as to preclude the ridesharing industry from ever being financially viable.

Prof. Paul Bender, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Dr. Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Board, Ayn Rand Institute
Prof. Roderick M. Hills, Jr., William T. Comfort, III Professor of Law, NYU Law
Prof. Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Hon. Edith H. Jones, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17670629Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:33:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The second panel asked "Is Economic Protectionism a Legitimate State Interest?". The Tenth...The Tenth Circuit held in Powers v. Harris that “intra-state economic protectionism, absent a violation of a specific federal statutory or constitutional provision, is a legitimate state interest.” The Second Circuit agrees. In contrast, the Fifth and Sixth Circuits have struck down laws aimed at protecting local economic actors as unjustified by state police power. Does a state violate the Equal Protection Clause when it restricts economic liberty for the sole purpose of economic protectionism? For example, is the Equal Protection Clause violated when a state doesn’t make an activity or ownership of a certain type of property per se illegal, but the state employs economic “checkpoints” to significantly discourage the activity or specified property ownership (i.e., guns, pornography, etc.).
This panel will also explore the impact of cronyism on emerging technologies and federalism. For example, had Uber and Lyft not been so successful in expeditiously building themselves up before being taken seriously by regulators and traditional industry competitors (i.e., taxi companies), the taxi companies likely could have, and would have, lobbied to pass legislation and create regulations making ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft illegal, or so cost prohibitive as to preclude the ridesharing industry from ever being financially viable.

Prof. Paul Bender, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Dr. Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Board, Ayn Rand Institute
Prof. Roderick M. Hills, Jr., William T. Comfort, III Professor of Law, NYU Law
Prof. Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Hon. Edith H. Jones, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6041law & economicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-the-original-understanding-of-prScholars contest the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment. In 1873, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to state economic regulations under the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment in the Slaughter-House Cases. Since then, the Privileges or Immunities Clause has been best known as a “practical nullity.” However, Justice Thomas provided a strong challenge to this interpretation in his McDonald v. City of Chicago concurrence.
This panel explores whether the Fourteenth Amendment was principally concerned with equality, guaranteeing fundamental rights, or both. If the Fourteenth Amendment does guarantee fundamental rights, does it merely incorporate the bill of rights against the states, or does it do more and provide protections for economic liberty? And was the Amendment intended to accomplish these purposes through a substantive notion of “due process” or through the Privileges or Immunities Clause? Is the fundamental-rights view inconsistent with judicial restraint? This panel will discuss these fundamental questions concerning the Fourteenth Amendment’s original meaning, and whether maintaining an expansive notion of substantive due process or resurrecting the Privileges or Immunities Clause would be an ill-conceived invitation to judicial activism.

Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown Law
Prof. Kurt T. Lash, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Chair in Law, University of Richmond School of Law
Prof. Ilan Wurman, Visiting Assistant Professor, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Prof. Rebecca E. Zietlow, Charles W. Fornoff Professor of Law and Values, University of Toledo College of Law
Moderator: Judge Amul R. Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17670582Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:29:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The first panel discussed "The Original Understanding of 'Privileges of Immunities'". Scholars...Scholars contest the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment. In 1873, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to state economic regulations under the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment in the Slaughter-House Cases. Since then, the Privileges or Immunities Clause has been best known as a “practical nullity.” However, Justice Thomas provided a strong challenge to this interpretation in his McDonald v. City of Chicago concurrence.
This panel explores whether the Fourteenth Amendment was principally concerned with equality, guaranteeing fundamental rights, or both. If the Fourteenth Amendment does guarantee fundamental rights, does it merely incorporate the bill of rights against the states, or does it do more and provide protections for economic liberty? And was the Amendment intended to accomplish these purposes through a substantive notion of “due process” or through the Privileges or Immunities Clause? Is the fundamental-rights view inconsistent with judicial restraint? This panel will discuss these fundamental questions concerning the Fourteenth Amendment’s original meaning, and whether maintaining an expansive notion of substantive due process or resurrecting the Privileges or Immunities Clause would be an ill-conceived invitation to judicial activism.

Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown Law
Prof. Kurt T. Lash, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Chair in Law, University of Richmond School of Law
Prof. Ilan Wurman, Visiting Assistant Professor, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Prof. Rebecca E. Zietlow, Charles W. Fornoff Professor of Law and Values, University of Toledo College of Law
Moderator: Judge Amul R. Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>6439constitution,fourteenth amendment,law & economics,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-and-welcome-to-arizonaKEYNOTE TOPIC: Is Lochner v. New York Constitutionally Indefensible?
Is Lochner v New York constitutionally indefensible? It is commonly asserted that there are only four cases in American constitutional history that are beyond the pale: Dred Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Korematsu v United States, and Lochner v. New York. The stark contrast between decisions that have thwarted economic and social liberties and the one case that defends it, should itself be sufficient to explain why economic liberties today deserve increased constitutional protection. In this lecture, Professor Epstein will examine the yawning gulf between Lochner and these three other decisions.
Featuring:

Grant Frazier, ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Dean Douglas Sylvester, ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Prof. Richard Epstein, New York University School of Law

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17670525Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:21:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 15-16, 2019, the Federalist Society's student chapter at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law hosted the 2019 National Student Symposium. The symposium opened with a keynote lecture by Prof. Richard Epstein on "Is Lochner v. New York...KEYNOTE TOPIC: Is Lochner v. New York Constitutionally Indefensible?
Is Lochner v New York constitutionally indefensible? It is commonly asserted that there are only four cases in American constitutional history that are beyond the pale: Dred Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Korematsu v United States, and Lochner v. New York. The stark contrast between decisions that have thwarted economic and social liberties and the one case that defends it, should itself be sufficient to explain why economic liberties today deserve increased constitutional protection. In this lecture, Professor Epstein will examine the yawning gulf between Lochner and these three other decisions.
Featuring:

Grant Frazier, ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Dean Douglas Sylvester, ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Prof. Richard Epstein, New York University School of Law

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2420constitution,law & economics,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/examining-21st-century-law-enforcementAs always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

G. Zachary Terwilliger, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Robert K. Hur, United States Attorney, District of Maryland
Moderator: Jessie K. Liu, United States Attorney, District of Columbia
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17569817Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe law enforcement landscape is ever-changing, with modern issues such as the challenges associated with electronically stored information, encryption, cyber warfare, fentanyl, and election disinformation campaigns requiring new solutions. Even...As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

G. Zachary Terwilliger, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Robert K. Hur, United States Attorney, District of Maryland
Moderator: Jessie K. Liu, United States Attorney, District of Columbia
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>4651criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fireside-chat-with-commissioner-christinFeaturing:

Commissioner Christine Wilson, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Svetlana Gans, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, NCTA
Introduction: Bryan Tramount, Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17444152Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:15:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 6, 2019, the Federalist Society's Telecommunications & Electronic Media and Corporations, Securities, & Antitrust Practice Groups hosted a fireside chat with FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson and Svetlana Gans of NCTA at the offices...Featuring:

Commissioner Christine Wilson, Federal Trade Commission
Moderator: Svetlana Gans, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, NCTA
Introduction: Bryan Tramount, Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>2920corporations,securities & antitrust,security & privacy,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-sen-lindsey-grahamFeaturing:

Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senator, South Carolina
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17242623Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:00:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 6, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and the Georgetown Student Chapter co-sponsored the first Legislative Branch Review Conference. Senator Lindsey Graham offered the keynote address. Featuring: Hon. Lindsey Graham,...Featuring:

Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senator, South Carolina
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>977article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-a-world-without-chevronChevron has come under fire as of late, and the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh has tipped off a new round of speculation as to how the Court might narrow, or even eliminate, the doctrine. But is a world without Chevron desirable? If courts do not defer to agency interpretations of truly ambiguous statutes, should courts decide de novo what they think such ambiguous laws mean? Are there viable alternatives?
Featuring:

Mr. Mark Chenoweth, Executive Director and General Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Mr. David D. Doniger, Director, Climate & Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Prof. Kristin Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. David S. Schoenbrod, Trustee Professor of Law, New York Law School
Moderator: Prof. Jennifer L. Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Introduction: Joel Nolette, Litigation Associate, Mintz Levin

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17242548Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:54:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 6, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and the Georgetown Student Chapter co-sponsored the first Legislative Branch Review Conference. The second panel speculated on "A World Without Chevron?" Chevron has come under fire...Chevron has come under fire as of late, and the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh has tipped off a new round of speculation as to how the Court might narrow, or even eliminate, the doctrine. But is a world without Chevron desirable? If courts do not defer to agency interpretations of truly ambiguous statutes, should courts decide de novo what they think such ambiguous laws mean? Are there viable alternatives?
Featuring:

Mr. Mark Chenoweth, Executive Director and General Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Mr. David D. Doniger, Director, Climate & Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Prof. Kristin Hickman, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law, University of Minnesota Law School
Prof. David S. Schoenbrod, Trustee Professor of Law, New York Law School
Moderator: Prof. Jennifer L. Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School
Introduction: Joel Nolette, Litigation Associate, Mintz Levin

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>4857administrative law & regulatio,article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-can-the-other-branches-help-restMadison famously asserted that “ambition must be made to counteract ambition,” but how would he advise the current federal government Branches in support of the separation of powers? Are there opportunities for each Branch to encourage or even compel Congress to shoulder the constitutional responsibilities that are central to the Legislative Branch's nature and purpose? How can we effectively address this important restoration work from both within and without?
Featuring:

David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies
Prof. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Dr. Philip Wallach, Senior Fellow, Governance, R Street
Hon. Peter J. Wallison, Senior Fellow and Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, AEI
Moderator: Thomas G. Hungar, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative; Director, Regulatory Transparency Project

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17242457Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:48:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 6, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and the Georgetown Student Chapter co-sponsored the first Legislative Branch Review Conference. The first panel asked "Can the Other Branches Help Restore Congress?" Madison famously...Madison famously asserted that “ambition must be made to counteract ambition,” but how would he advise the current federal government Branches in support of the separation of powers? Are there opportunities for each Branch to encourage or even compel Congress to shoulder the constitutional responsibilities that are central to the Legislative Branch's nature and purpose? How can we effectively address this important restoration work from both within and without?
Featuring:

David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies
Prof. Sally Katzen, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Co-Director of the Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic, New York University School of Law
Dr. Philip Wallach, Senior Fellow, Governance, R Street
Hon. Peter J. Wallison, Senior Fellow and Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, AEI
Moderator: Thomas G. Hungar, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative; Director, Regulatory Transparency Project

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>6119constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-iii-bipartisanship-and-high-profilAt the outset, the 116th Congress promises many high profile and impactful investigations. However, the last several Congresses have not always maintained a civil, united, and fact-based oversight approach devoted to bipartisan purposes. Is there room for renewal? How can Congress do better?
Featuring:

Ms. Elise Bean, Washington Co-Director, Levin Center at Wayne Law
Mr. Stanley M. Brand, Senior Counsel, Akin Gump
Ms. Machalagh Carr, General Counsel & Parliamentarian (R), Committee on Ways and Means, U. S. House of Representatives
Mr. Jon Skladany, Chief Counsel for Oversight (R), Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives
Moderator: Mr. Justin Rood, Director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative, The Project On Government Oversight
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative; Director, Regulatory Transparency Project

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17242715Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:05:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 6, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and the Georgetown Student Chapter co-sponsored the first Legislative Branch Review Conference. The third panel discussed "Bipartisanship and High Profile Congressional Oversight." At...At the outset, the 116th Congress promises many high profile and impactful investigations. However, the last several Congresses have not always maintained a civil, united, and fact-based oversight approach devoted to bipartisan purposes. Is there room for renewal? How can Congress do better?
Featuring:

Ms. Elise Bean, Washington Co-Director, Levin Center at Wayne Law
Mr. Stanley M. Brand, Senior Counsel, Akin Gump
Ms. Machalagh Carr, General Counsel & Parliamentarian (R), Committee on Ways and Means, U. S. House of Representatives
Mr. Jon Skladany, Chief Counsel for Oversight (R), Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives
Moderator: Mr. Justin Rood, Director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative, The Project On Government Oversight
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative; Director, Regulatory Transparency Project

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>1341article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/session-i-stare-decisis-and-precedent As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy position. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Welcome and Opening Remarks:

Michelle Suskauer, President, The Florida Bar
Introduction: Daniel Woodring, Principal Attorney, Woodring Law Firm

Panelists:

W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Prof. Randy J. Kozel, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, University of Notre Dame Law School
Richard H. Levenstein, Shareholder, Nason Yeager
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17142959Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:06:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 1-2, 2019, the Federalist Society held its annual Florida Chapters Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The first session discussed "Stare Decisis and Precedent". As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public... As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy position. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Welcome and Opening Remarks:

Michelle Suskauer, President, The Florida Bar
Introduction: Daniel Woodring, Principal Attorney, Woodring Law Firm

Panelists:

W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Prof. Randy J. Kozel, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, University of Notre Dame Law School
Richard H. Levenstein, Shareholder, Nason Yeager
Prof. Stephen E. Sachs, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>5789constitution,jurisprudence,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/florida-chapters-banquetAs always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Speakers:

Introduction: Amit Agarwal, Solicitor General, Florida
Hon. Ashley Moody, Attorney General, Florida
Introduction: Joseph W. Jacquot, General Counsel, Governor of Florida
Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor, Florida]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17143542Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:15:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 1-2, 2019, the Federalist Society held its annual Florida Chapters Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Florida Chapters Banquet featured keynote speeches from Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody. As always,...As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Speakers:

Introduction: Amit Agarwal, Solicitor General, Florida
Hon. Ashley Moody, Attorney General, Florida
Introduction: Joseph W. Jacquot, General Counsel, Governor of Florida
Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor, Florida]]>2534cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-post-janus-labor-employment-Featuring:

Steven Greenhut, Western Region Director, State Affairs, R Street Institute
William Messenger, Staff Attorney, National Right to Work Legal Defense and Education Foundation, Inc.
Hon. Chuck Reed, Hopkins & Carley and former Mayor, San Jose, 2007-14
Moderator: Hon. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Introduction: Carol Matheis, President, Orange County Lawyers Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17089130Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:47:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyHow will the Janus decision affect the ability of unions to wield political power and what impact will the potential loss of some union power have on local and state policies? Will local and state governments look to pass more minimum wage and other...Featuring:

Steven Greenhut, Western Region Director, State Affairs, R Street Institute
William Messenger, Staff Attorney, National Right to Work Legal Defense and Education Foundation, Inc.
Hon. Chuck Reed, Hopkins & Carley and former Mayor, San Jose, 2007-14
Moderator: Hon. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Introduction: Carol Matheis, President, Orange County Lawyers Chapter]]>4249constitution,federalism,labor & employment law,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lunch-address-by-don-mcgahnFeaturing:

Don McGahn, Former White House Counsel
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17089105Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:42:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 26, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted the annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. Former White House Counsel Don McGahn offered the keynote address. Featuring: Don McGahn,...Featuring:

Don McGahn, Former White House Counsel
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>3143constitution,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-what-are-the-limits-of-local-cFeaturing:

Prof. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service, Fowler School of Law, Chapman University & Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute
Prof. Pratheepan Gulasekaram, Santa Clara University School of Law
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel Heller Professor of Law and Director, California Constitution Center, Berkeley Law, University of California
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Ashlee Titus, President, Sacramento Lawyers Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17089079Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:38:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhen is it appropriate for states and cities to contradict or ignore federal law? Do states really possess "plenary power"? What are the limits of local police powers? With the rise of state marijuana legalization and "sanctuary cities," are we facing...Featuring:

Prof. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service, Fowler School of Law, Chapman University & Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute
Prof. Pratheepan Gulasekaram, Santa Clara University School of Law
Prof. John Yoo, Emanuel Heller Professor of Law and Director, California Constitution Center, Berkeley Law, University of California
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Ashlee Titus, President, Sacramento Lawyers Chapter]]>5365constitution,federal courts,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-debate-on-nationwide-injunctioFeaturing:

Scott Keller, Baker Botts & Former Solicitor General, Texas
Prof. Michael Morley, Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Jordan Smith, Former Deputy Solicitor General of Nevada
Moderator: Hon. Allison Eid, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
Introduction and Welcome: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17089007Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:31:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat is the proper role of state attorneys general and the courts in litigation in seeking to nullify federal law? Panelists will discuss the difference in approach between Texas during the Obama administration and other state's efforts during the...Featuring:

Scott Keller, Baker Botts & Former Solicitor General, Texas
Prof. Michael Morley, Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Jordan Smith, Former Deputy Solicitor General of Nevada
Moderator: Hon. Allison Eid, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
Introduction and Welcome: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society]]>5022constitution,federal courts,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-of-the-bar-in-selecting-iowas-jTom Levis is the President of the Iowa State Bar Association, and serves as an elected member of the Judicial Election District 5C Judicial Nominating Commission. He is a shareholder at the Brick Gentry law firm in Des Moines and has been an active member and leader of the Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations. Professor Brian Fitzpatrick is a national expert on judicial selection. Prior to joining the faculty of the Vanderbilt University Law School, he practiced at Sidley Austin in Washington, D.C., served as a Special Counsel for Supreme Court Nominations for Senator John Cornyn, and clerked for Justice Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Featuring:

Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Tom Levis, President, Iowa State Bar Association
Introduction: Ryan G. Koopmans, Iowa Lawyers Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17085151Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:40:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 7, 2019, The Federalist Society hosted a panel discussing the role of the bar in selecting Iowa's judges. Tom Levis is the President of the Iowa State Bar Association, and serves as an elected member of the Judicial Election District 5C...Tom Levis is the President of the Iowa State Bar Association, and serves as an elected member of the Judicial Election District 5C Judicial Nominating Commission. He is a shareholder at the Brick Gentry law firm in Des Moines and has been an active member and leader of the Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations. Professor Brian Fitzpatrick is a national expert on judicial selection. Prior to joining the faculty of the Vanderbilt University Law School, he practiced at Sidley Austin in Washington, D.C., served as a Special Counsel for Supreme Court Nominations for Senator John Cornyn, and clerked for Justice Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Featuring:

Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Tom Levis, President, Iowa State Bar Association
Introduction: Ryan G. Koopmans, Iowa Lawyers Chapter]]>3963state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-does-the-right-to-bear-arms-inclFeaturing:

Stephen P. Halbrook, Senior Fellow, Independent Institute; and author of The Founders’ Second Amendment
Jonathan E. Taylor, Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC; and author of amicus briefs on behalf of Everytown for Gun Safety
Moderator: Hon. Gregory Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16893884Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:09:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 15, 2019, the Federalist Society's Civil Rights and Criminal Law & Procedure Practice Groups cosponsored a conference on "The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment." The first panel discussed the question of whether the right to bear...Featuring:

Stephen P. Halbrook, Senior Fellow, Independent Institute; and author of The Founders’ Second Amendment
Jonathan E. Taylor, Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC; and author of amicus briefs on behalf of Everytown for Gun Safety
Moderator: Hon. Gregory Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Introduction: Dean A. Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>4658civil rights,constitution,criminal law & procedure,second amendment,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lunch-and-keynote-address-by-renee-lernehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16893944Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:10:15 +0000The Federalist Society2579civil rights,constitution,criminal law & procedure,second amendment,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-are-semiautomatic-rifles-aka-asshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16893908Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:05:36 +0000The Federalist Society4964civil rights,constitution,criminal law & procedure,second amendment,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-scholarly-rigor-and-intellectual-oFeaturing:

William Baude, University of Chicago Law School
Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley Law School
Joshua Kleinfeld, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Thomas Lee, Fordham University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16885707Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:52:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will focus on questions of academic rigor and intellectual orthodoxy in modern American law schools. What is the role of academic rigor in legal scholarship and education? To what extent can it coexist with an intellectual orthodoxy? Is...Featuring:

William Baude, University of Chicago Law School
Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley Law School
Joshua Kleinfeld, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Moderator: Thomas Lee, Fordham University School of Law]]>6978education policy,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-the-revived-debate-about-antitrustFeaturing:

Einer Elhauge, Harvard Law School
Harry First, New York University School of Law
Justin (Gus) Hurwitz, Nebraska College of Law
Moderator: Thomas Arthur, Emory University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16885674Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:48:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyThere have been renewed challenges to the Chicago School framework for antitrust law. Some have argued that it fails to address growing inequality among people and concentration among industries. In cases like Ohio v. American Express, the Supreme...Featuring:

Einer Elhauge, Harvard Law School
Harry First, New York University School of Law
Justin (Gus) Hurwitz, Nebraska College of Law
Moderator: Thomas Arthur, Emory University School of Law]]>5456corporations,securities & antitrust,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-social-media-and-freedom-of-speechFeaturing:

Justin (Gus) Hurwitz, Nebraska College of Law (moderator and panelist)
Richard Epstein, NYU School of Law, University of Chicago Law School
J.S. Nelson, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Hannibal Travis, Florida International University Law School
Aaron Wright, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16885642Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:40:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyOver the past year, there have been a number of discussions about social media and freedom of speech. Some critics blame social media companies for inadequately monitoring their content and promoting “fake news” at the instigation of...Featuring:

Justin (Gus) Hurwitz, Nebraska College of Law (moderator and panelist)
Richard Epstein, NYU School of Law, University of Chicago Law School
J.S. Nelson, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Hannibal Travis, Florida International University Law School
Aaron Wright, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law]]>6349free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/young-legal-scholars-paper-presentations_3Featuring:

Vince Buccola, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School: “The Logic and Limits of Municipal Bankruptcy”
Paul Crane, University of Richmond School of Law: “Incorporating Collateral Consequences into Criminal Procedure”
Jennifer Mascott, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School: “The Ratifiers’ Theory of Officer Accountability”
Lance Sorenson, Utah Office of the Attorney General: “The Hybrid Nature of the Property Clause: Implications for Judicial Review of National Monument Reductions”
Lael Weinberger, University of Chicago JD/PhD Candidate: “Frankfurter, Abstention Doctrine, and the Development of Modern Federalism: A History and Three Futures”
Ilan Wurman, Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law: “The Origins of Substantive Due Process”
Commenter: Richard Epstein, NYU School of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16885619Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:35:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted the Young Legal Scholars Paper Presentations. The presentations were a part of the 21st Annual Faculty Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Featuring: Vince Buccola, University of Pennsylvania,...Featuring:

Vince Buccola, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School: “The Logic and Limits of Municipal Bankruptcy”
Paul Crane, University of Richmond School of Law: “Incorporating Collateral Consequences into Criminal Procedure”
Jennifer Mascott, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School: “The Ratifiers’ Theory of Officer Accountability”
Lance Sorenson, Utah Office of the Attorney General: “The Hybrid Nature of the Property Clause: Implications for Judicial Review of National Monument Reductions”
Lael Weinberger, University of Chicago JD/PhD Candidate: “Frankfurter, Abstention Doctrine, and the Development of Modern Federalism: A History and Three Futures”
Ilan Wurman, Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law: “The Origins of Substantive Due Process”
Commenter: Richard Epstein, NYU School of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law]]>7177administrative law & regulatio,constitution,criminal law & procedure,due process,financial services,founding era & history,philosophy,property law,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-debate-resolved-the-supreme-couFeaturing:

William Baude, University of Chicago Law School
Christopher Walker, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Tara Leigh Grove, William & Mary Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16885500Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:21:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 3, 2019, the Federalist Society hosted a luncheon debate on qualified immunity. The debate was a part of the 21st Annual Faculty Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Featuring: William Baude, University of Chicago Law School...Featuring:

William Baude, University of Chicago Law School
Christopher Walker, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Tara Leigh Grove, William & Mary Law School]]>4566criminal law & procedure,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-whos-afraid-of-substantive-due-proWelcome:

Hon. Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society
Incoming AALS President Vicki C. Jackson, Harvard Law School

Featuring:

Randy Barnett, Georgetown University Law Center
John Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
Nathan Chapman, University of Georgia School of Law
Ryan Williams, Boston College Law School
Moderator: Christina Mulligan, Brooklyn Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16885461Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:15:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyConventional wisdom holds that the original meaning of the "due process of law," as used in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment, is procedural - forbidding deprivations of life, liberty or property without appropriate procedural safeguards and unless...Welcome:

Hon. Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society
Incoming AALS President Vicki C. Jackson, Harvard Law School

Featuring:

Randy Barnett, Georgetown University Law Center
John Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
Nathan Chapman, University of Georgia School of Law
Ryan Williams, Boston College Law School
Moderator: Christina Mulligan, Brooklyn Law School]]>5995constitution,due process,fourteenth amendment,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/rulemaking-by-adjudication-who-am-i-to-jPolicy implemented through notice-and-comment rulemaking is generally applied prospectively only, and has the benefit of the agency having solicited and, ideally, responded to public comments. Policy implemented through adjudication, however, has not had the benefit of public input. Further, the application is generally retroactive. To avoid retroactive application of a rule, regulated parties can be inclined to simply comply with an agency's demands, thus depriving the public of a fair test of the agency’s position. Finally, agency adjudication – performed by an agency’s administrative law judge, and appealable to agency leadership who may wish to use the case to make new policy - can be seen to be biased.
How weighty are these concerns? What is the proper role of agency adjudication? What deference, if any, should courts give policies agencies announce through adjudication? What safeguards could be designed and implemented to prevent the misuse of agency adjudication?

Prof. Jack Beermann, Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Mrs. Allyson N. Ho, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Mr. Stephen A. Vaden, Principal Deputy General Counsel, United States Department of Agriculture
Prof. Christopher J. Walker, Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16660570Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:58:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhen Congress delegates to a federal agency the responsibility for implementing, administering, and enforcing a law, it also authorizes the agency to make and promulgate rules about how it will do that. These rules will often be issued first as a...Policy implemented through notice-and-comment rulemaking is generally applied prospectively only, and has the benefit of the agency having solicited and, ideally, responded to public comments. Policy implemented through adjudication, however, has not had the benefit of public input. Further, the application is generally retroactive. To avoid retroactive application of a rule, regulated parties can be inclined to simply comply with an agency's demands, thus depriving the public of a fair test of the agency’s position. Finally, agency adjudication – performed by an agency’s administrative law judge, and appealable to agency leadership who may wish to use the case to make new policy - can be seen to be biased.
How weighty are these concerns? What is the proper role of agency adjudication? What deference, if any, should courts give policies agencies announce through adjudication? What safeguards could be designed and implemented to prevent the misuse of agency adjudication?

Prof. Jack Beermann, Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Mrs. Allyson N. Ho, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Mr. Stephen A. Vaden, Principal Deputy General Counsel, United States Department of Agriculture
Prof. Christopher J. Walker, Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>5227administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/say-what-you-will-government-compelled-s
Prof. Mark L. Rienzi, Professor of Law, Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Prof. Amanda Shanor, Assistant Professor, Legal Studies & Business Ethics, The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California Los Angeles School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Sandra Segal Ikuta, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16660543Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:53:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhen can the government require you to speak, or to host speech on your property, or to pay for speech you dislike? Three of the Court’s 2018 cases – the Masterpiece Cakeshop wedding cake/same-sex wedding case, the Janus union dues case,...
Prof. Mark L. Rienzi, Professor of Law, Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Prof. Amanda Shanor, Assistant Professor, Legal Studies & Business Ethics, The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California Los Angeles School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Sandra Segal Ikuta, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>5662first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/eleventh-annual-rosenkranz-debate-lunche
Prof. John Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Mr. Neal Katyal, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Moderator: Hon. Beth A. Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, United States Department of Justice
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16650450Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:07:30 +0000The Federalist SocietyRESOLVED: District courts do not have the authority to enter universal injunctions. Prof. John Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law Mr. Neal Katyal, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP Moderator:...
Prof. John Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Mr. Neal Katyal, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Moderator: Hon. Beth A. Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, United States Department of Justice
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society]]>4400constitution,federal courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-new-congress-and-congressional-overs
What does the Constitution and the track record of prior Congresses tell us about the coming months and how should both Branches respond? For both Democrats and Republicans, what is the role of the majority and minority parties when Congress conducts oversight? How should the executive branch respond to congressional oversight and what impact, if any, should changing political tides have?


Featuring:



Steve Castor, Chief Investigative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Amanda Neely, General Counsel for Senator Rob Portman, and Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Ariticle I Initiative, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16650130Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:19:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyWith the election of the 116th Congress there are many interesting aspects of the intersection between the Executive and Legislative branches to consider. Perhaps there is no topic more volatile or intriguing than how the new Congress will interact...
What does the Constitution and the track record of prior Congresses tell us about the coming months and how should both Branches respond? For both Democrats and Republicans, what is the role of the majority and minority parties when Congress conducts oversight? How should the executive branch respond to congressional oversight and what impact, if any, should changing political tides have?


Featuring:



Steve Castor, Chief Investigative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Amanda Neely, General Counsel for Senator Rob Portman, and Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Ariticle I Initiative, The Federalist Society]]>1963administrative law & regulatio,article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/discussion-with-senator-jon-kylAs always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Senator Jon Kyl, United States Senator, Arizona
Moderator: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director of Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society



This event was co-sponsored by the Article I Initiative and the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federalist Society.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16552238Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:00:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn December 10, 2018, Senator Jon Kyl (AZ) spoke to the DC Young Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society. Senator Kyl reflected on his time in the Senate and the role of Congress. As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or...As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Senator Jon Kyl, United States Senator, Arizona
Moderator: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director of Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society



This event was co-sponsored by the Article I Initiative and the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federalist Society.]]>829article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/artificial-intelligence-and-big-data-inn
Address: Hon. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office


Mr. James C. Cooper, Deputy Director for Economic Analysis, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
Mr. Shawn D. Hamacher, Assistant General Counsel, Steelcase
Hon. Michelle K. Lee, Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Dr. Ognian “Oggie” Shentov, Of Counsel, Jones Day
Moderator: Hon. David J. Porter, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497125Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:42:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyTechnology progress in recent years has been driven in large part by the continuous generation of massive amounts of data (“Big Data”) and its processing by means of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). Self-driving cars,...
Address: Hon. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office


Mr. James C. Cooper, Deputy Director for Economic Analysis, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
Mr. Shawn D. Hamacher, Assistant General Counsel, Steelcase
Hon. Michelle K. Lee, Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Dr. Ognian “Oggie” Shentov, Of Counsel, Jones Day
Moderator: Hon. David J. Porter, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>5519intellectual propertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/independent-agencies-how-independent-is-In Humphrey's Executor, for-cause removal was approved as applied to the five-member FTC, which exercises powers the Court described as "neither political nor executive, but predominantly quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative." Id. at 624. In Morrison, the Court approved for-cause removal—by the Attorney General—as applied to an independent counsel. In so doing, it walked back its emphasis on the character of an agency's or officer's functions and expressly noted there was "no real dispute that the functions performed by the independent counsel [were] 'executive.'" Morrison, 487 at 691. But "the real question," the Court reasoned, "is whether . . . removal restrictions are of such a nature that they impede the President's ability to perform his constitutional duty" to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. Id. Then, in Free Enterprise Fund v. PCAOB, the Court invalidated a two-layer system of for-cause removal that over-insulated PCAOB members. Free Enter. Fund, 561 U.S. at 495–508. Combining the lessons of Humphrey's Executor and Morrison, the problem was that the act in question "grant[ed] the Board executive power without the Executive's oversight, [thereby] subvert[ing] the President's ability to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed." Id. at 498.
While Myers and Free Enterprise teach that limits do exist on Congress's ability to isolate executive functions from executive oversight, a clear articulation of those limits has so far eluded the Court's jurisprudence in this area. And with an active Special Counsel and several recent lawsuits challenging the structural design of various independent agencies, the question remains: how independent is too independent? Is there any unifying principle for lower courts to apply? Does the character of an agency's/officer's functions matter? May an agency's director be removable only for cause if it is a single director? The D.C. Circuit said yes to the latter while sitting en banc in PHH Corp. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but what if there were no Financial Stability Oversight Council with veto power over the CFPB's policies? Or, what if there is such a veto-wielding council but the agency is not subject to funding via the normal budgeting process over which the President holds veto power?
Different agencies are structured differently, so certainly we are stuck with an ad hoc inquiry. But how is a judge to know when Congress has placed one straw too many on the camel's back?

Prof. William W. Buzbee, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service and former Dean, Chapman University's Fowler School of Law; Senior Fellow, Claremont Institute
Hon. Henry Kerner, Special Counsel, Office of the Special Counsel
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Diane Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497120Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:40:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Scalia put it bluntly in Morrison v. Olson: “There are now no lines.” Morrison, 478 at 726 (Scalia, J., dissenting). This is, perhaps, an unsurprising observation, considering the majority in Humphrey's Executor v. United States...In Humphrey's Executor, for-cause removal was approved as applied to the five-member FTC, which exercises powers the Court described as "neither political nor executive, but predominantly quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative." Id. at 624. In Morrison, the Court approved for-cause removal—by the Attorney General—as applied to an independent counsel. In so doing, it walked back its emphasis on the character of an agency's or officer's functions and expressly noted there was "no real dispute that the functions performed by the independent counsel [were] 'executive.'" Morrison, 487 at 691. But "the real question," the Court reasoned, "is whether . . . removal restrictions are of such a nature that they impede the President's ability to perform his constitutional duty" to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. Id. Then, in Free Enterprise Fund v. PCAOB, the Court invalidated a two-layer system of for-cause removal that over-insulated PCAOB members. Free Enter. Fund, 561 U.S. at 495–508. Combining the lessons of Humphrey's Executor and Morrison, the problem was that the act in question "grant[ed] the Board executive power without the Executive's oversight, [thereby] subvert[ing] the President's ability to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed." Id. at 498.
While Myers and Free Enterprise teach that limits do exist on Congress's ability to isolate executive functions from executive oversight, a clear articulation of those limits has so far eluded the Court's jurisprudence in this area. And with an active Special Counsel and several recent lawsuits challenging the structural design of various independent agencies, the question remains: how independent is too independent? Is there any unifying principle for lower courts to apply? Does the character of an agency's/officer's functions matter? May an agency's director be removable only for cause if it is a single director? The D.C. Circuit said yes to the latter while sitting en banc in PHH Corp. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but what if there were no Financial Stability Oversight Council with veto power over the CFPB's policies? Or, what if there is such a veto-wielding council but the agency is not subject to funding via the normal budgeting process over which the President holds veto power?
Different agencies are structured differently, so certainly we are stuck with an ad hoc inquiry. But how is a judge to know when Congress has placed one straw too many on the camel's back?

Prof. William W. Buzbee, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Prof. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service and former Dean, Chapman University's Fowler School of Law; Senior Fellow, Claremont Institute
Hon. Henry Kerner, Special Counsel, Office of the Special Counsel
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. Diane Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5205administrative law & regulatio,federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/joint-employment-the-unintended-and-unprThus, it may be surprising to some that most employment laws do not define who is an employer or who is an employee. The Fair Labor Standards Act, for example, defines an “employer” as “any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee,” and an “employee” is “any individual employed by an employer.” The National Labor Relations Act also makes us dizzy with circular definitions: an “employer” is “any person acting as an agent of the employer, directly or indirectly” and an “employee” is “any employee.”
The result: Whether an employment relationship exists has been left to the vagaries of agency guidance and decisions. In its 2015 Browning-Ferris decision, the NLRB expanded the definition of “joint employment” to include employers who share direct, indirect, potential or even “ultimate” control over a worker. In a 2016 Administrator’s Interpretation, the Labor Department similarly expanded the definition of joint employment, declaring that “employment generally should be defined expansively” under the FLSA, unrestrained by the concept of control found in the common law concepts of employment. Suddenly, many businesses faced investigations regarding activities of subcontractors, and franchisors were named as defendants for alleged violations by franchisees.
DOL has withdrawn its 2016 Administrator’s Interpretation, but has yet issued no replacement guidance. Browning-Ferris still stands, although the NLRB has announced its intention to issue regulations regarding joint employment. This panel will explore whether and how the key concepts of employment, employer and employee should be defined under our nation’s employment laws: By Congress, the Courts, or agencies? Adopting one definition or many? Based on statutory definitions or the common law?

Prof. Richard Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University Law School
Mr. Richard F. Griffin, Jr., Of Counsel, Bredhoff & Kaiser, PLLC
Hon. Philip A. Miscimarra, Partner, Morgan & Lewis
Moderator: Hon. Timothy M. Tymkovich, United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497112Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:39:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe vast web of federal and state laws protecting employees stands or falls on a single concept: Is there an employment relationship? Payment of overtime, responsibility for employment taxes, union obligations, responsibility for workplace...Thus, it may be surprising to some that most employment laws do not define who is an employer or who is an employee. The Fair Labor Standards Act, for example, defines an “employer” as “any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee,” and an “employee” is “any individual employed by an employer.” The National Labor Relations Act also makes us dizzy with circular definitions: an “employer” is “any person acting as an agent of the employer, directly or indirectly” and an “employee” is “any employee.”
The result: Whether an employment relationship exists has been left to the vagaries of agency guidance and decisions. In its 2015 Browning-Ferris decision, the NLRB expanded the definition of “joint employment” to include employers who share direct, indirect, potential or even “ultimate” control over a worker. In a 2016 Administrator’s Interpretation, the Labor Department similarly expanded the definition of joint employment, declaring that “employment generally should be defined expansively” under the FLSA, unrestrained by the concept of control found in the common law concepts of employment. Suddenly, many businesses faced investigations regarding activities of subcontractors, and franchisors were named as defendants for alleged violations by franchisees.
DOL has withdrawn its 2016 Administrator’s Interpretation, but has yet issued no replacement guidance. Browning-Ferris still stands, although the NLRB has announced its intention to issue regulations regarding joint employment. This panel will explore whether and how the key concepts of employment, employer and employee should be defined under our nation’s employment laws: By Congress, the Courts, or agencies? Adopting one definition or many? Based on statutory definitions or the common law?

Prof. Richard Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University Law School
Mr. Richard F. Griffin, Jr., Of Counsel, Bredhoff & Kaiser, PLLC
Hon. Philip A. Miscimarra, Partner, Morgan & Lewis
Moderator: Hon. Timothy M. Tymkovich, United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit]]>5102labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-what-is-regulation-for
Prof. Richard Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law
Prof. Philip Hamburger, Maurice & Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Kathryn Kovacs, Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School
Prof. Jon Michaels, Professor of Law, UCLA School Of Law
Moderator: Hon. Britt Grant, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497088Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:36:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe administrative state, with roots over a century old, was founded on the premise that Congress lacked the expertise to deal with the many complex issues facing government in a fast-changing country, and that it was unhelpfully mired in and...
Prof. Richard Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law
Prof. Philip Hamburger, Maurice & Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Kathryn Kovacs, Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School
Prof. Jon Michaels, Professor of Law, UCLA School Of Law
Moderator: Hon. Britt Grant, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5951administrative law & regulatio,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/national-security-law-doing-business-abr
Mr. William J. Haynes II, Former General Counsel of the Department of Defense
Mr. Timothy J. Keeler, Partner, Mayer Brown
Prof. Randal S. Milch, Co-Chair, NYU Center for Cybersecurity; Distinguished Fellow, Center on Law and Security; Professor of Practice, New York University School of Law
Mr. Donald J. Rosenberg, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Qualcomm Inc.
Moderator: Mr. Eric J. Kadel, Jr., Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16496943Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:18:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyU.S. businesses operating in the global economy, and non-U.S. businesses operating or looking to invest in the United States, must account for an increasingly prominent national security and personal security law architecture applicable to...
Mr. William J. Haynes II, Former General Counsel of the Department of Defense
Mr. Timothy J. Keeler, Partner, Mayer Brown
Prof. Randal S. Milch, Co-Chair, NYU Center for Cybersecurity; Distinguished Fellow, Center on Law and Security; Professor of Practice, New York University School of Law
Mr. Donald J. Rosenberg, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Qualcomm Inc.
Moderator: Mr. Eric J. Kadel, Jr., Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP]]>5539international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-new-approach-to-antitrust-law-transparAs an alternative to these “tear it all down” approaches, could greater transparency be a more effective response? Concerns regarding the level and type of enforcement activity are arguably rooted in widespread misunderstanding of the process, particularly with respect to merger review. Has the time come to update the DOJ/FTC guidelines on horizontal mergers, the licensing of intellectual property, the operation of information exchanges, and other issues? Are agency processes and decisional factors sufficiently well understood? Has the Supreme Court’s antitrust docket hampered or improved transparency? Such questions are particularly timely in light of the FTC’s ongoing hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.

Hon. Frank Easterbrook, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Ms. Deb Garza, Partner, Covington & burling
Mr. Eric Grannon, Partner, White & Case
Prof. Douglas Melamed, Professor of Law, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16442261Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:44:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyAntitrust enforcers in the post-Microsoft era, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, have been under more or less continuous criticism as insufficiently active. Proponents of this view have offered a number of routes to more vigorous...As an alternative to these “tear it all down” approaches, could greater transparency be a more effective response? Concerns regarding the level and type of enforcement activity are arguably rooted in widespread misunderstanding of the process, particularly with respect to merger review. Has the time come to update the DOJ/FTC guidelines on horizontal mergers, the licensing of intellectual property, the operation of information exchanges, and other issues? Are agency processes and decisional factors sufficiently well understood? Has the Supreme Court’s antitrust docket hampered or improved transparency? Such questions are particularly timely in light of the FTC’s ongoing hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.

Hon. Frank Easterbrook, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Ms. Deb Garza, Partner, Covington & burling
Mr. Eric Grannon, Partner, White & Case
Prof. Douglas Melamed, Professor of Law, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5068corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-the-past-stare-decisis
Prof. John S. Baker, Jr., Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mr. Kannon K. Shanmugam, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
Moderator: Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16442252Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:41:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyStare decisis – “to stand by things decided” – is the doctrine under which courts follow their own precedents, and precedents of superior courts. Proponents of stare decisis assert that it promotes predictability in the law,...
Prof. John S. Baker, Jr., Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mr. Kannon K. Shanmugam, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
Moderator: Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5031federal courts,litigation,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-alex-azar
Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary, United States Department of Health & Human Services
Introduction: Mr. Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16391731Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:18:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 16, 2018, Secretary Alex Azar offered an address on the unintended consequences of health care regulation in the United States. Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary, United States Department of Health & Human Services Introduction: Mr. Dean...
Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary, United States Department of Health & Human Services
Introduction: Mr. Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>1309federalism,federalism & separation of pow,healthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/18th-annual-barbara-k-olson-memorial-lecOn November 16, 2018, Judge Jeffrey Sutton offered the annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture. Sutton reflected on the roles of state constitutions, state courts, and state governments in the formation of American constitutional law.

Hon. Jeffrey Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society

For more on Barbara Olson and the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture Series, follow this link.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16391726Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:17:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown...On November 16, 2018, Judge Jeffrey Sutton offered the annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture. Sutton reflected on the roles of state constitutions, state courts, and state governments in the formation of American constitutional law.

Hon. Jeffrey Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society

For more on Barbara Olson and the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture Series, follow this link.]]>2376constitution,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-mike-lee
Hon. Mike S. Lee, United States Senate, Utah
Introduction: Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16391704Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:13:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 15, 2018, Sen. Mike Lee (UT) gave the opening address at the Federalist Society's 2018 National Lawyers Convention. Lee discussed the sharp divisions in modern politics and the role of conflict in our constitutional republic. Hon. Mike...
Hon. Mike S. Lee, United States Senate, Utah
Introduction: Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society]]>1677administrative law & regulatio,federalism,federalist society,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/john-marshall-the-man-who-made-the-supreHon. S. Kyle Duncan, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Hon. Kevin Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Mr. David B. Rivkin, Jr., Partner, BakerHostetler
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16496913Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyMr. Richard Brookhiser, Senior Editor, National Review and Author, John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court Hon. S. Kyle Duncan, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Hon. Kevin Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh...Hon. S. Kyle Duncan, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Hon. Kevin Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Mr. David B. Rivkin, Jr., Partner, BakerHostetler
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>3500founding era & history,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iv-does-agency-regulatoryhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16496988Sat, 17 Nov 2018 14:40:00 +0000The Federalist Society5912administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/climate-change-nuisance-suitshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16496919Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:55:00 +0000The Federalist Society5266environmental & energy law,environmental law & property rcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/technology-social-media-and-professionalThe possibility of endangering a citizen’s view of their lawyer or an unbiased judiciary seems clear. Critics of the practice argue that a judge should have a more controlled demeanor than is conducive to frequent, polarizing online posting. On the other hand, David Lat, founder of the popular Above the Law blog, has the view that we should be more concerned about what judges and lawyers are writing in their opinions and briefs than online on personal accounts. This panel aims to discuss the tenuous ground on which advocates and judges must tread in the coming years.

Prof. Josh Blackman, Associate Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law
Mr. John Browning, Shareholder, Passman & Jones
Hon. Stephen Dillard, Chief Judge, Georgia Court of Appeals
Mr. David Lat, Founder, Above The Law
Moderator: Hon. Don Willett, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16443825Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyTo what extent can the legal community engage in social media: a critical means to connect and network in the 21st century? To what degree are judges held to higher standards when posting, liking, and retweeting what may be controversial content? In...The possibility of endangering a citizen’s view of their lawyer or an unbiased judiciary seems clear. Critics of the practice argue that a judge should have a more controlled demeanor than is conducive to frequent, polarizing online posting. On the other hand, David Lat, founder of the popular Above the Law blog, has the view that we should be more concerned about what judges and lawyers are writing in their opinions and briefs than online on personal accounts. This panel aims to discuss the tenuous ground on which advocates and judges must tread in the coming years.

Prof. Josh Blackman, Associate Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law
Mr. John Browning, Shareholder, Passman & Jones
Hon. Stephen Dillard, Chief Judge, Georgia Court of Appeals
Mr. David Lat, Founder, Above The Law
Moderator: Hon. Don Willett, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5119professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iii-the-states-administra
Prof. Nestor Davidson, Albert A. Walsh Chair in Real Estate, Land Use, and Property Law; Faculty Director, Urban Law Center, Fordham University School of Law
Prof. Chris Green, Associate Professor of Law and H.L.A. Hart Scholar in Law and Philosophy, University of Mississippi School of Law
Prof. Miriam Seifter, Professor of Law, University of Wisconsin Law School
Hon. Jeffrey Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Michael Scudder, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16496938Sat, 17 Nov 2018 08:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyWe live in a system where regulators make the rules, investigate alleged violations of the rules, and then adjudicate those violations before Administrative Law Judges. If the matter ever gets to court, courts generally defer to the agency on...
Prof. Nestor Davidson, Albert A. Walsh Chair in Real Estate, Land Use, and Property Law; Faculty Director, Urban Law Center, Fordham University School of Law
Prof. Chris Green, Associate Professor of Law and H.L.A. Hart Scholar in Law and Philosophy, University of Mississippi School of Law
Prof. Miriam Seifter, Professor of Law, University of Wisconsin Law School
Hon. Jeffrey Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Michael Scudder, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5654administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/evolution-of-the-district-courts
Hon. Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP
Hon. William E. Smith, Chief Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island
Hon. Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16443809Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOver the past several decades, the workload of federal district courts has changed significantly. On the civil side, perhaps as litigants seek to avoid the expense of elaborate discovery and prolonged motions practice and trials, more and more cases...
Hon. Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP
Hon. William E. Smith, Chief Judge, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island
Hon. Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>5406federal courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/revisiting-the-community-reinvestment-ac
Mr. Bert Ely, Principal, Ely & Company, Inc
Mr. Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Mr. Keith Noreika, Partner, Simpson Thacher
Mr. Jesse Van Tol, Chief Executive Officer, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Moderator: Hon. Joan Larsen, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497075Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyIt is difficult to find anyone today who is satisfied with how CRA currently works. Its clear and terse statutory purpose is to assess a bank’s record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community. Subsequent regulation and enforcement...
Mr. Bert Ely, Principal, Ely & Company, Inc
Mr. Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Mr. Keith Noreika, Partner, Simpson Thacher
Mr. Jesse Van Tol, Chief Executive Officer, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Moderator: Hon. Joan Larsen, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>6503financial services,financial services & e-commerccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-current-landscape-of-telecommunicati
Keynote: Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman, U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Ms. Kathleen Ham, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, T-Mobile
Ms. Nuala O'Connor, President and CEO, Center for Democracy and Technology
Mr. K. Dane Snowden, Chief Operating Officer, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
Ms. Jamie Susskind, Chief of Staff and Legal Advisor, Office of Commissioner Carr, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Hon. Jerry E. Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497005Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Trump administration has emphasized the importance of ensuring existing regulations are not stifling innovation or foreclosing economic opportunities. Earlier this year, under Chairman Ajit Pai’s leadership, the FCC modified several of its...
Keynote: Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman, U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Ms. Kathleen Ham, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, T-Mobile
Ms. Nuala O'Connor, President and CEO, Center for Democracy and Technology
Mr. K. Dane Snowden, Chief Operating Officer, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
Ms. Jamie Susskind, Chief of Staff and Legal Advisor, Office of Commissioner Carr, Federal Communications Commission
Moderator: Hon. Jerry E. Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>6174telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/discrimination-against-minorities
Prof. Andrew Koppelman, John Paul Stevens Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law
Dr. Althea Nagai, Research Fellow, Center for Equal Opportunity
Mr. Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC
Prof. John Yoo, Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16496963Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn 2014, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) sued Harvard University, alleging that Harvard was violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by, among other things, discriminating against Asian Americans in the admissions process. In its recent motion...
Prof. Andrew Koppelman, John Paul Stevens Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law
Dr. Althea Nagai, Research Fellow, Center for Equal Opportunity
Mr. Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC
Prof. John Yoo, Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley
Moderator: Hon. James C. Ho, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>6799civil rightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-balancing-insulation-aHow do we guarantee that all executive and independent agencies are accountable for their actions, while preserving needed insulation from overbearing political pressure? Does the answer change depending on the mission of the particular agency? Are there problems with the cost-benefit analysis model that create opportunities for agencies to manipulate and justify their actions?

Hon. Steven G. Bradubury, General Counsel, United States Department of Transportation
Dr. Cary Coglianese, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science; Director, Penn Program on Regulation, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Prof. Susan Dudley, Director, GW Regulatory Studies Center & Distinguished Professor of Practice Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, George Washington University
Prof. Catherine M. Sharkey, Crystal Eastman Professor of Law, New York University Law
Moderator: Hon. Michael B. Brennan, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497079Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:55:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyMany federal government decisions that affect Americans’ day-to-day lives are made by agencies. Agency decisions, therefore, should maximize net benefits to society. For over 37 years, every president has directed executive agencies to do that...How do we guarantee that all executive and independent agencies are accountable for their actions, while preserving needed insulation from overbearing political pressure? Does the answer change depending on the mission of the particular agency? Are there problems with the cost-benefit analysis model that create opportunities for agencies to manipulate and justify their actions?

Hon. Steven G. Bradubury, General Counsel, United States Department of Transportation
Dr. Cary Coglianese, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science; Director, Penn Program on Regulation, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Prof. Susan Dudley, Director, GW Regulatory Studies Center & Distinguished Professor of Practice Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, George Washington University
Prof. Catherine M. Sharkey, Crystal Eastman Professor of Law, New York University Law
Moderator: Hon. Michael B. Brennan, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>7697administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/masterpiece-cakeshop-and-its-implication
Prof. Thomas C. Berg, James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Prof. Gerard V. Bradley, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School
Ms. Louise Melling, Deputy Legal Director and Director of Center for Liberty, ACLU
Moderator: Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16660560Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Supreme Court’s decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission was unexpectedly based on religious free exercise (rather than free speech) and the evidence of bias in the proceedings of the state commission. This panel...
Prof. Thomas C. Berg, James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Prof. Gerard V. Bradley, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law School
Ms. Louise Melling, Deputy Legal Director and Director of Center for Liberty, ACLU
Moderator: Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>4595religious liberties,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-pros-and-cons-of-plea-bargainingToday, over 95 percent of criminal convictions are a result of Plea Bargaining, which has contributed to an evolving and controversial national debate over whether Plea Bargaining has gone too far. The positives of Plea Bargaining are apparent. It is a much more efficient process than juries, and a much more inexpensive process than trials. However, some opponents of plea bargaining point to the dangerous potential for coercion, insisting that the imbalance of power between prosecutor and defendant can often lead to a miscarriage of justice. Additionally, some criticize Plea Bargaining because it infringes upon the right of the American citizen to participate in the jury process. The debates over the correct response to the frequency of Plea Bargaining will continue to grow as the effects are felt by the entirety of the American Criminal Justice System.

Hon. Stephanos Bibas, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Mr. Greg Brower, Shareholder, Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Shreck
Prof. Carissa Hessick, Anne Shea Ransdell and William Garland "Buck" Ransdell, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Mr. Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Lisa Branch, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16497099Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Black’s Law Dictionary defines Plea Bargaining as: “[t]he process whereby the accused and the prosecutor in a criminal case work out a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case subject to court approval. It usually involves the...Today, over 95 percent of criminal convictions are a result of Plea Bargaining, which has contributed to an evolving and controversial national debate over whether Plea Bargaining has gone too far. The positives of Plea Bargaining are apparent. It is a much more efficient process than juries, and a much more inexpensive process than trials. However, some opponents of plea bargaining point to the dangerous potential for coercion, insisting that the imbalance of power between prosecutor and defendant can often lead to a miscarriage of justice. Additionally, some criticize Plea Bargaining because it infringes upon the right of the American citizen to participate in the jury process. The debates over the correct response to the frequency of Plea Bargaining will continue to grow as the effects are felt by the entirety of the American Criminal Justice System.

Hon. Stephanos Bibas, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Mr. Greg Brower, Shareholder, Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Shreck
Prof. Carissa Hessick, Anne Shea Ransdell and William Garland "Buck" Ransdell, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Mr. Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, Cato Institute
Moderator: Hon. Lisa Branch, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5254criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-legislative-branch-and-tradeHowever, Congress has consistently delegated much of its power to regulate trade to the executive branch. From global trade initiatives to trade barriers and agreements, should Congress more fully assert its role? Our expert panel will address these topics and more.
Featuring:

Stephen J. Claeys, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Daniel McCarthy, Editor, Modern Age
Brian A. Pomper, Partner, Akin Gump LLP
Moderator: Molly Boyl Fromm, General Counsel and Parliamentarian, Financial Services Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16217161Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:27:30 +0000The Federalist SocietyAmerican trade policy has been the subject of much interest and media attention over the last two years. The Constitution grants the legislative branch full authority over trade policy, including the power to impose and collect taxes, duties, tariffs,...However, Congress has consistently delegated much of its power to regulate trade to the executive branch. From global trade initiatives to trade barriers and agreements, should Congress more fully assert its role? Our expert panel will address these topics and more.
Featuring:

Stephen J. Claeys, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Daniel McCarthy, Editor, Modern Age
Brian A. Pomper, Partner, Akin Gump LLP
Moderator: Molly Boyl Fromm, General Counsel and Parliamentarian, Financial Services Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies]]>4150article i initiative,international law & trade,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/judicial-selection-in-kentucky
Meryl Justin Chertoff - Executive Director, Justice and Society Program, The Aspen Institute
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick - Vanderbilt University School of Law
Chad Meredith - Deputy General Counsel, Governor Matt Bevin
Moderator: Hon. John Roach - Ransdell Roach & Royse PLLC; former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16162495Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:15:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 29, 2018, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted the second annual Kentucky Chapters Conference. The third panel discussed "Judicial Selection in Kentucky." Meryl Justin Chertoff - Executive Director, Justice and...
Meryl Justin Chertoff - Executive Director, Justice and Society Program, The Aspen Institute
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick - Vanderbilt University School of Law
Chad Meredith - Deputy General Counsel, Governor Matt Bevin
Moderator: Hon. John Roach - Ransdell Roach & Royse PLLC; former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice]]>4530federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/criminal-justice-trends-and-potential-reFeaturing:

Daniel Jay Cameron, Frost Brown Todd LLC; Spokesman, Kentucky Smart on Crime
Hon. Robert M. Duncan, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Hon. Lou Anna Red Corn, Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney, 22nd Judicial District
Hon. Danny Reeves, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Commissioner, United States Sentencing Commission
Moderator: Andrew English, General Counsel, Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16162394Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:02:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 29, 2018, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted the second annual Kentucky Chapters Conference. The first panel covered "Criminal Justice Trends and Potential Reform." Featuring: Daniel Jay Cameron, Frost Brown Todd...Featuring:

Daniel Jay Cameron, Frost Brown Todd LLC; Spokesman, Kentucky Smart on Crime
Hon. Robert M. Duncan, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Hon. Lou Anna Red Corn, Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney, 22nd Judicial District
Hon. Danny Reeves, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Commissioner, United States Sentencing Commission
Moderator: Andrew English, General Counsel, Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet]]>3349criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-mitch-mcconnellFeaturing:

Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16162210Wed, 07 Nov 2018 21:43:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 29, 2018, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted the second annual Kentucky Chapters Conference. Sen. Mitch McConnell offered the keynote address on the role of judges, the Senate's power of advice and consent, and the...Featuring:

Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate]]>2630cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/kentucky-constitution-features-quirks-an
Joseph A. Bilby - General Counsel, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Matthew Kuhn - Deputy General Counsel, Governor Matt Bevin
Eric Lycan - Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Moderator: Hon. Allison Ball - State Treasurer, Kentucky]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16162439Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:05:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 29, 2018, the Federalist Society's Kentucky lawyers chapters hosted the second annual Kentucky Chapters Conference. The second panel discussed various aspects of the Kentucky Constitution. Joseph A. Bilby - General Counsel, Kentucky...
Joseph A. Bilby - General Counsel, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Matthew Kuhn - Deputy General Counsel, Governor Matt Bevin
Eric Lycan - Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Moderator: Hon. Allison Ball - State Treasurer, Kentucky]]>4470federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powers,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lunch-and-keynote-address-by-jeffrey-sut_1
Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Matthew Hank, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson PC and President, Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16121430Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:19:42 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 19, 2018, the Federalist Society's Pennsylvania chapters hosted the 2018 Pennsylvania Chapters Conference in Philadelphia. The luncheon address by Hon. Jeffrey Sutton of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals covered the role of state...
Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Introduction: Matthew Hank, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson PC and President, Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter

51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law]]>3698federal courts,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-1-approaches-to-constitutional-and
Hon. Anne E. Covey, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court
Prof. Michael Moreland, University Professor of Law and Religion, Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law and Director, Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Hon. David N. Wecht, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Moderator: David R. Osborne, President and General Counsel, The Fairness Center]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16121347Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:03:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 19, 2018, the Federalist Society's Pennsylvania chapters hosted the 2018 Pennsylvania Chapters Conference in Philadelphia. The first panel discussed their different approaches to constitutional and statutory interpretation. Hon. Anne E....
Hon. Anne E. Covey, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court
Prof. Michael Moreland, University Professor of Law and Religion, Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law and Director, Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Hon. David N. Wecht, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Moderator: David R. Osborne, President and General Counsel, The Fairness Center]]>4582constitution,federalism,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-hot-topics-in-pennsylvania-court
Hon. P. Kevin Brobson, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Hon. Victor P. Stabile, Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Moderator: Linda A. Kerns, Law offices of Linda A. Kerns, LLC
Introduction: Matthew Hank, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson PC and President, Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16121469Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:20:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 19, 2018, the Federalist Society's Pennsylvania chapters hosted the 2018 Pennsylvania Chapters Conference in Philadelphia. The second panel covered a wide array of cases in the Pennsylvania appellate courts. Hon. P. Kevin Brobson,...
Hon. P. Kevin Brobson, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Hon. Victor P. Stabile, Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Moderator: Linda A. Kerns, Law offices of Linda A. Kerns, LLC
Introduction: Matthew Hank, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson PC and President, Philadelphia Lawyers Chapter]]>4801constitution,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address
Hon. Ronald D. Castille, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1994-2014); Chief Justice (2008-2014)
Introduction: Greg Teufel, Founder, OGC Law and President, Pittsburgh Lawyers Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16121237Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:45:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 19, 2018, the Federalist Society's Pennsylvania chapters hosted the 2018 Pennsylvania Chapters Conference in Philadelphia. The opening address by Hon. Ronald Castille covered the interplay between state and federal courts. Hon. Ronald D....
Hon. Ronald D. Castille, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1994-2014); Chief Justice (2008-2014)
Introduction: Greg Teufel, Founder, OGC Law and President, Pittsburgh Lawyers Chapter]]>1647constitution,federalism,state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/public-nuisance-climate-change-and-municSpeakers:

Prof. Steven Ferrey, Suffolk University Law School
Phil Goldberg, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P; Director, Progressive Policy Institute Center for Civil Justice
Prof. Donald Kochan, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Prof. James R. May, Widener University Delaware Law School
Kenneth Reich, Kenneth Reich Law, LLC; Adjunct Professor, Boston University School of Law
Moderator: Lindsey de la Torre - National Association of Manufacturers

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16121155Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:30:59 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn the past few years, a series of lawsuits have been filed by cities and states against oil and gas companies, seeking to hold these companies liable for the effects of climate change. Join us for an engaging, expert panel discussion on these...Speakers:

Prof. Steven Ferrey, Suffolk University Law School
Phil Goldberg, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P; Director, Progressive Policy Institute Center for Civil Justice
Prof. Donald Kochan, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Prof. James R. May, Widener University Delaware Law School
Kenneth Reich, Kenneth Reich Law, LLC; Adjunct Professor, Boston University School of Law
Moderator: Lindsey de la Torre - National Association of Manufacturers

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.]]>2389environmental law & property rcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/knick-v-scott-township-post-argument-recFeaturing:

David Breemer, Pacific Legal Foundation
Prof. Ilya Somin, Antonin Scalia Law School
Lisa Soronen, State and Local Legal Center
Introductions: Christina Martin, Pacific Legal Foundation

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

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The Federalist Society: "Courthouse Steps: Knick v. Township of Scott Oral Argument"https://fedsoc.org/events/courthouse-steps-knick-v-township-of-scott-oral-argument
Pacific Legal Foundation: "Supreme Court considers second-class treatment of property rights"https://pacificlegal.org/case/knick-v-scott-township-pennsylvania/
SCOTUSblog: "Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania"http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/knick-v-township-scott-pennsylvania/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15994320Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:33:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 3, 2018, the Federalist Society's student chapter at George Mason's Antonin Scalia Law School and the Pacific Legal Foundation co-hosted an event on Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania. Featuring: David Breemer, Pacific Legal...Featuring:

David Breemer, Pacific Legal Foundation
Prof. Ilya Somin, Antonin Scalia Law School
Lisa Soronen, State and Local Legal Center
Introductions: Christina Martin, Pacific Legal Foundation

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

Related Links:
The Federalist Society: "Courthouse Steps: Knick v. Township of Scott Oral Argument"https://fedsoc.org/events/courthouse-steps-knick-v-township-of-scott-oral-argument
Pacific Legal Foundation: "Supreme Court considers second-class treatment of property rights"https://pacificlegal.org/case/knick-v-scott-township-pennsylvania/
SCOTUSblog: "Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania"http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/knick-v-township-scott-pennsylvania/]]>3032constitution,environmental law & property r,property lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/colorado-attorney-general-candidate-foruFeaturing:

Phil Weiser, Professor & Former Dean, University of Colorado Law School
George Brauchler, District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District
Moderator: Shaun Boyd, CBS News

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15968773Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:22:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn October 3, 2018, the Federalist Society's Colorado Lawyers Chapter co-hosted a forum with the American Constitution Society. Two candidates for the position of Colorado Attorney General discussed their thoughts on the role of state attorneys...Featuring:

Phil Weiser, Professor & Former Dean, University of Colorado Law School
George Brauchler, District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District
Moderator: Shaun Boyd, CBS News

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>3708state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/nevada-supreme-court-candidate-forumFeaturing:

Hon. Elissa Cadish, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada
Hon. Jerry Tao, Nevada Court of Appeals, Department 1
Moderator: Hon. Mark Hutchison, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada
Introduction: Matthew Saltzman, Shareholder, Kolesar & Leatham]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15928548Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:07:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 28, 2018, the Las Vegas Lawyers Chapter hosted a luncheon forum featuring two Nevada Supreme Court candidates. Featuring: Hon. Elissa Cadish, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada Hon. Jerry Tao, Nevada Court of...Featuring:

Hon. Elissa Cadish, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada
Hon. Jerry Tao, Nevada Court of Appeals, Department 1
Moderator: Hon. Mark Hutchison, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada
Introduction: Matthew Saltzman, Shareholder, Kolesar & Leatham]]>3430state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/how-should-the-united-states-senate-be-eHowever in 1913 the Seventeenth Amendment replaced the original means for election of Senators with the current system of direct election by the people. What impact has this significant change made on federalism and the Legislative branch? Would reinstating the Framers’ design for the Senate elections be a worthwhile step toward restoring constitutional government? Our distinguished panel will weigh these important considerations and offer their views.
Speakers:
Professor Garrett Epps, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
Professor Todd Zywicki, Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Todd B. Tatelman, Deputy General Counsel, U. S. House of Representatives, Office of General Counsel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15860715Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:17:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Constitution did not create a direct democracy; it established a constitutional republic. Its goal was to preserve individual liberty. To this end, the Framers provided that the power of various political actors would derive from different...However in 1913 the Seventeenth Amendment replaced the original means for election of Senators with the current system of direct election by the people. What impact has this significant change made on federalism and the Legislative branch? Would reinstating the Framers’ design for the Senate elections be a worthwhile step toward restoring constitutional government? Our distinguished panel will weigh these important considerations and offer their views.
Speakers:
Professor Garrett Epps, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
Professor Todd Zywicki, Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Moderator: Todd B. Tatelman, Deputy General Counsel, U. S. House of Representatives, Office of General Counsel]]>4253article i initiative,constitution,election law,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-preview-what-is-in-store-f_5https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15814809Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:50:00 +0000The Federalist Society5060constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/criminal-justice-review-trump-sessions-aFeaturing:

Introduction: Erin Nealy Cox, U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Stephen Fahey, Chief, Criminal Division, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Wes Hendrix, Chief, Appellate Division, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Marc Levin, Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation and Right on Crime
John Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government; Director, Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Judge Reed O’Connor, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15724169Sat, 15 Sep 2018 14:20:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 7-8, 2018, the Federalist Society's Fort Worth Lawyers Chapter hosted the fourth annual Texas Chapters Conference. The second panel covered current federal criminal justice issues. Featuring: Introduction: Erin Nealy Cox, U.S....Featuring:

Introduction: Erin Nealy Cox, U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Stephen Fahey, Chief, Criminal Division, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Wes Hendrix, Chief, Appellate Division, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas
Marc Levin, Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation and Right on Crime
John Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government; Director, Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Moderator: Judge Reed O’Connor, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>4395criminal law & procedure,federal courts,federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/religious-liberty-and-conscience-rights-Featuring:

Justin Butterfield, Conscience and Religious Freedom Division, Health and Human Services
Eric Rassbach, Deputy General Counsel, Becket
Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO, First Liberty Institute
Prof. Nelson Tebbe, Cornell Law School
Moderator: Judge Don R. Willett, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15724188Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:35:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 7-8, 2018, the Federalist Society's Fort Worth Lawyers Chapter hosted the fourth annual Texas Chapters Conference. The third panel covered "Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights in the Trump Era." Featuring: Justin Butterfield,...Featuring:

Justin Butterfield, Conscience and Religious Freedom Division, Health and Human Services
Eric Rassbach, Deputy General Counsel, Becket
Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO, First Liberty Institute
Prof. Nelson Tebbe, Cornell Law School
Moderator: Judge Don R. Willett, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5344religious liberties,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/gregory-s-coleman-memorial-lecture-justiFeaturing:

Justice Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court of the United States
Interviewer: Leonard Leo, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Judge Edith H. Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Award: April Farris, Yetter Coleman LLP

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15724180Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:32:31 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 7-8, 2018, the Federalist Society's Fort Worth Lawyers Chapter hosted the fourth annual Texas Chapters Conference. The inaugural Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture featured Justice Clarence Thomas, who reflected on the major influences...Featuring:

Justice Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court of the United States
Interviewer: Leonard Leo, The Federalist Society
Introduction: Judge Edith H. Jones, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Award: April Farris, Yetter Coleman LLP

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>3508jurisprudence,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-review-justice-gorsuch-at-Featuring:

John F. Bash, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas
James Sullivan, Deputy General Counsel, Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Aaron Streett, Chairman, Supreme Court and Constitutional Law Practice; Partner, Baker Botts LLP
David O. Taylor, Co-Director, Tsai Center for Law, Science and Innovation and Associate Professor, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Moderator: Judge James C. Ho, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15724150Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:26:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 7-8, 2018, the Federalist Society's Fort Worth Lawyers Chapter hosted the fourth annual Texas Chapters Conference. The first panel covered significant cases from the most recent Supreme Court term and Justice Gorsuch's first year on the...Featuring:

John F. Bash, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Western District of Texas
James Sullivan, Deputy General Counsel, Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Aaron Streett, Chairman, Supreme Court and Constitutional Law Practice; Partner, Baker Botts LLP
David O. Taylor, Co-Director, Tsai Center for Law, Science and Innovation and Associate Professor, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Moderator: Judge James C. Ho, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5525supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/national-security-advisor-john-r-bolton-

Hon. John R. Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society


Please join the Federalist Society as we host Hon. John R. Bolton
for his first address since becoming National Security Advisor
Hon. John R. Bolton
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

Protecting American Constitutionalismand Sovereignty from International Threats

Monday, September 10, 201812:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.The Maflower HotelGrand Ballroom


THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO PRESS AND ON THE RECORD.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15708679Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:25:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 10, 2018, National Security Advisor John R. Bolton delivered an address on "Protecting American Constitutionalism and Sovereignty from International Threats" at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Hon. John R. Bolton, Assistant to...

Hon. John R. Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society


Please join the Federalist Society as we host Hon. John R. Bolton
for his first address since becoming National Security Advisor
Hon. John R. Bolton
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

Protecting American Constitutionalismand Sovereignty from International Threats

Monday, September 10, 201812:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.The Maflower HotelGrand Ballroom


THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO PRESS AND ON THE RECORD.]]>834international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/modernizing-american-space-policyThis event was hosted by the Federalist Society’s Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Group and focused on the current Administration's efforts to modernize and reform American commercial space policy and the Federal Communication Commission's regulatory approach to the booming American space industry.
Schedule:
Luncheon and Opening Address12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Featuring:

Michael Beavin, Senior Policy Advisor, National Space Council

Panel Discussion 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Featuring:

Maj. Gen. Jim Armor, USAF (Ret.), Director, Government Relations, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jennifer A. Manner, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, EchoStar Corporation/Hughes Network Systems LLC
Maureen McLaughlin, Vice President, Public Policy, Iridium Satellite, LLC
Jennifer A. Warren, Vice President, Technology Policy & Regulation, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs
Moderator Erin McGrath, Legal Advisor, Wireless, Public Safety and International, Federal Communications Commission

Closing Remarks1:45 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Featuring:

Hon. Michael O'Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15414714Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:32:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyLast June, President Donald Trump reinstituted the National Space Council by Executive Order, chaired by Vice President Mike Pence. The council has been active on many fronts and has approved several recommendations devoted to regulatory reform for...This event was hosted by the Federalist Society’s Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Group and focused on the current Administration's efforts to modernize and reform American commercial space policy and the Federal Communication Commission's regulatory approach to the booming American space industry.
Schedule:
Luncheon and Opening Address12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Featuring:

Michael Beavin, Senior Policy Advisor, National Space Council

Panel Discussion 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Featuring:

Maj. Gen. Jim Armor, USAF (Ret.), Director, Government Relations, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jennifer A. Manner, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, EchoStar Corporation/Hughes Network Systems LLC
Maureen McLaughlin, Vice President, Public Policy, Iridium Satellite, LLC
Jennifer A. Warren, Vice President, Technology Policy & Regulation, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs
Moderator Erin McGrath, Legal Advisor, Wireless, Public Safety and International, Federal Communications Commission

Closing Remarks1:45 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Featuring:

Hon. Michael O'Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission]]>5018foreign policy,international & national secur,telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2018-annual-supreme-court-round-uphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15319090Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:15:00 +0000The Federalist Society5406supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-address-kenneth-wainstein
Hon. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Introduction: Vincent Vitkowsky, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15252691Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:51:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Introduction: Vincent Vitkowsky, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP
Hon. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Introduction: Vincent Vitkowsky, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP]]>2391international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-the-tech-titans-role-in-cybersecFeaturing:

David Lieber, Senior Privacy Policy Counsel, Google
Dr. Andrea Little Limbago, Chief Social Scientist, Endgame; Visiting Fellow, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Angela McKay, Senior Director, Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy, Microsoft
Moderator: Prof. Jamil N. Jaffer, Adjunct Professor, NSI Founder, and Director, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Introduction: Vincent Vitkowsky, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15252653Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:38:38 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will focus on questions such as what measures major companies can take, individually or collectively, to prevent, detect, mitigate and halt imminent or in-progress cyberattacks, such as the WannaCry attack, which spread around the globe,...Featuring:

David Lieber, Senior Privacy Policy Counsel, Google
Dr. Andrea Little Limbago, Chief Social Scientist, Endgame; Visiting Fellow, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Angela McKay, Senior Director, Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy, Microsoft
Moderator: Prof. Jamil N. Jaffer, Adjunct Professor, NSI Founder, and Director, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Introduction: Vincent Vitkowsky, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP]]>4113international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-ii-current-state-of-playFeaturing:

Deb Garza, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
Diana Moss, President, American Antitrust Institute
Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Hon. Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas Ginsburg, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15252469Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:00:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn recent years, a new populist movement in antitrust law has been labeled “hipster antitrust,” and its proponents include prominent members of Congress including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. These would-be antitrust...Featuring:

Deb Garza, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
Diana Moss, President, American Antitrust Institute
Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
Hon. Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Judge Douglas Ginsburg, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia]]>5164administrative law & regulatio,corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-i-generational-impact-of-the-antitFeaturing:

Susan Creighton, Partner, Co-Chair, antitrust practice, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Andrew Finch, Principal Deputy Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Charles (Rick) Rule, Co-Chair, Antitrust Group, Paul|Weiss
Hon. Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law school
Moderator: Judge Laurence Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15252440Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:56:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn 1978, Judge Robert Bork published the book The Antitrust Paradox. The Antitrust Paradox has become one of the most influential authorities on antitrust policy, changing the landscape of American antitrust law forever. Since its publication, The...Featuring:

Susan Creighton, Partner, Co-Chair, antitrust practice, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Andrew Finch, Principal Deputy Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Charles (Rick) Rule, Co-Chair, Antitrust Group, Paul|Weiss
Hon. Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law school
Moderator: Judge Laurence Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia]]>5904administrative law & regulatio,corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks
Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15252424Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:53:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyFeaturing: Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society
Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Introduction: Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>1892administrative law & regulatio,corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-2-the-tech-titans-duties-to-assistFeaturing:

Craig Albright, Vice President, Legislative Strategy, BSA
Stewart Baker, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
Mark Champoux, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. F. Scott Kieff, Research Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School
David Kris, Advisor, Intellectual Ventures
Moderator: Matthew R. A. Heiman, Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15252671Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:40:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyIt is difficult to imagine any criminal acts, espionage, or terrorism that does not leave some form of cyber fingerprints. As corporate citizens, to what extent can and should the companies cooperate in supporting criminal, intelligence, and...Featuring:

Craig Albright, Vice President, Legislative Strategy, BSA
Stewart Baker, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
Mark Champoux, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
Prof. F. Scott Kieff, Research Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School
David Kris, Advisor, Intellectual Ventures
Moderator: Matthew R. A. Heiman, Visiting Fellow, National Security Institute, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University]]>4571criminal law & procedure,international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/reception-with-senator-chuck-grassleySen. Grassley (IA) spoke on developments in the federal judiciary and the importance of Congress reasserting its constitutional powers.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Senator Chuck Grassley, United States Senator for Iowa and Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society
Welcome: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director of Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15075504Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:05:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 11, 2018, the Federalist Society's DC Young Lawyers Chapter and the Article I Initiative cosponsored an event which featured Senator Chuck Grassley. Sen. Grassley (IA) spoke on developments in the federal judiciary and the importance of...Sen. Grassley (IA) spoke on developments in the federal judiciary and the importance of Congress reasserting its constitutional powers.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.
Featuring:

Senator Chuck Grassley, United States Senator for Iowa and Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
Introduction: Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President, The Federalist Society
Welcome: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director of Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society]]>2353article i initiative,constitution,federal courts,federalism,separation of powers,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/founding-principles-as-pillars-of-our-foFeaturing
An address by:

Hon. Mike Gallagher, U.S. House of Representatives, WI-8

Followed by a panel with:

Prof. Henry Nau, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington University
Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law
Mr. Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Moderator: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15041408Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat would history have to say about the way in which American foreign policy is conducted in the modern era? Are Congress and the Executive duly considering the founding principles of our nation as they conduct foreign policy, from the division of...Featuring
An address by:

Hon. Mike Gallagher, U.S. House of Representatives, WI-8

Followed by a panel with:

Prof. Henry Nau, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington University
Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law
Mr. Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Moderator: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society]]>5756article i initiative,federalism & separation of pow,foreign policy,founding era & history,international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/how-does-international-law-limit-the-war
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School
Prof. Catherine Powell, Fordham Law School
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. John Yoo, Boalt Hall (UC Berkeley) School of Law
Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15040075Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 25, 2006, the Federalist Society student chapter at Columbia Law School hosted the 25th Annual National Student Symposium. The Symposium featured a panel on the question, "How Does International Law Limit the War on Terrorism?" Featuring:...
Featuring:

Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School
Prof. Catherine Powell, Fordham Law School
Prof. Saikrishna B. Prakash, University of San Diego School of Law
Prof. John Yoo, Boalt Hall (UC Berkeley) School of Law
Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>6583constitution,foreign policy,international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lawyers-the-u-s-justice-system-archive-cFeaturing:

Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
William G. Paul, President-Elect, American Bar Association
Introductions: Hon. Robert Henry, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Opening Remarks: Andy Lester, Chairman, Oklahoma City Federalist Society Chapter

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14949873Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:15:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn June 22, 1999, the Oklahoma City Federalist Society Chapter hosted a panel discussion on Lawyers and the U.S. Justice System. Featuring: Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit William G. Paul, President-Elect, American...Featuring:

Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
William G. Paul, President-Elect, American Bar Association
Introductions: Hon. Robert Henry, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Opening Remarks: Andy Lester, Chairman, Oklahoma City Federalist Society Chapter

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5009federal courts,professional responsibility &,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/are-u-s-colleges-and-universities-barrinhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14932057Wed, 30 May 2018 11:40:00 +0000The Federalist Society4413administrative law & regulatio,affirmative action,civil rights,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-classical-theory-of-law-archive-coll
Introductory Remarks:

Janice Calabresi, University of Chicago Law School, Federalist Society Chapter President
Dean-Designate Geoffrey Stone, University of Chicago Law School
Panel Featuring:

Prof. Norman P. Barry, The University of Buckingham Law School
Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Gary Peller, University of Virginia School of Law
Moderator: Dean-Designate Geoffrey Stone, University of Chicago Law School

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14925425Wed, 30 May 2018 06:40:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 3, 1987, the University of Chicago chapter hosted the Sixth Annual National Student Symposium. The Symposium featured a panel on the topic, "The Classical Theory of Law." Introductory Remarks: Janice Calabresi, University of Chicago Law...
Introductory Remarks:

Janice Calabresi, University of Chicago Law School, Federalist Society Chapter President
Dean-Designate Geoffrey Stone, University of Chicago Law School
Panel Featuring:

Prof. Norman P. Barry, The University of Buckingham Law School
Prof. Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Prof. Gary Peller, University of Virginia School of Law
Moderator: Dean-Designate Geoffrey Stone, University of Chicago Law School

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>7172constitution,founding era & history,philosophy,professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/emerging-technology-in-transportationFeaturing:

Ryan Hagemann, Director of Technology Policy, Niskanen Center
Christopher L. Koopman, Senior Director of Strategy and Research, The Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University
Gregory S. McNeal, Professor of Law and Public Policy, Pepperdine University School of Law
Brent Skorup, Senior Research Fellow, Technology Policy Program, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Introduction: Devon Westill, Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

Co-Hosted by the Regulatory Transparency Project (https://regproject.org) & the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14877002Thu, 24 May 2018 15:28:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn Friday, May 18, 2018, the Regulatory Transparency Project and Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federalist Society co-sponsored a panel discussion on emerging technology legislation. Experts explored drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, flight sharing,...Featuring:

Ryan Hagemann, Director of Technology Policy, Niskanen Center
Christopher L. Koopman, Senior Director of Strategy and Research, The Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University
Gregory S. McNeal, Professor of Law and Public Policy, Pepperdine University School of Law
Brent Skorup, Senior Research Fellow, Technology Policy Program, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Introduction: Devon Westill, Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

Co-Hosted by the Regulatory Transparency Project (https://regproject.org) & the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federalist Society]]>4591administrative law & regulatio,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-address-by-brad-schimel
Hon. Brad D. Schimel, Wisconsin Attorney General
Introduction: Robert Driscoll, Milwaukee Chapter President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14821310Thu, 17 May 2018 21:30:41 +0000The Federalist SocietyWisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel delivered the luncheon address at the Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference in Madison, Wisconsin on May 4, 2018. Hon. Brad D. Schimel, Wisconsin Attorney General Introduction: Robert Driscoll,...
Hon. Brad D. Schimel, Wisconsin Attorney General
Introduction: Robert Driscoll, Milwaukee Chapter President, The Federalist Society]]>1929state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/new-federalismThe Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference was held on May 4, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Panelists:

Hon. Stephen Markman, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Joseph Ranney, Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School & Shareholder, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
Hon. Jeffrey Sutton, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Brian K. Hagedorn, Wisconsin Court of Appeals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14821371Thu, 17 May 2018 20:44:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Brennan’s 1977 article “State Constitutions and the Protection of Individual Rights,” provoked many litigators to look to the state courts to enhance individual liberties beyond the scope of the federal constitution. This...The Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference was held on May 4, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Panelists:

Hon. Stephen Markman, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
Joseph Ranney, Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School & Shareholder, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
Hon. Jeffrey Sutton, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Moderator: Hon. Brian K. Hagedorn, Wisconsin Court of Appeals]]>5563constitution,federalism,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/state-and-federal-judicial-selectionThe Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference was held on May 4, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Panelists:

Katie Ignatowski, Chief Legal Counsel, Office of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
Ryan Owens, Professor of Political Science; Affiliated Faculty, University of Wisconsin Law School
Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network
Moderator: Andrew Hitt, Chairman, Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14821343Thu, 17 May 2018 20:40:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel examined judicial appointments in Wisconsin and at the federal level. Panelists will discuss the characteristics executives should seek in judicial nominees as well as the approaches used to select those nominees. Topics include the...The Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference was held on May 4, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Panelists:

Katie Ignatowski, Chief Legal Counsel, Office of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
Ryan Owens, Professor of Political Science; Affiliated Faculty, University of Wisconsin Law School
Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network
Moderator: Andrew Hitt, Chairman, Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee]]>3581federal courts,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/first-amendment-controversies-free-speecThe Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference was held on May 4, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Opening Remarks:

Robert Driscoll, Milwaukee Chapter President, The Federalist Society

Panelists:

Rick Esenberg, Founder, President, and General Counsel for the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty
Jordan Lorence, Senior Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom
Lester Pines, Senior Partner, Pines Bach
Howard Schweber, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Moderator: Misha Tseytlin, Solicitor General, State of Wisconsin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14821276Thu, 17 May 2018 20:26:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel debated perspectives from both sides of two important national discussions: the debate over free speech on campus and the debate over whether certain wedding-related services are speech or public accommodation. The panelists touched upon...The Inaugural Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters Conference was held on May 4, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Opening Remarks:

Robert Driscoll, Milwaukee Chapter President, The Federalist Society

Panelists:

Rick Esenberg, Founder, President, and General Counsel for the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty
Jordan Lorence, Senior Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom
Lester Pines, Senior Partner, Pines Bach
Howard Schweber, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Moderator: Misha Tseytlin, Solicitor General, State of Wisconsin]]>5630first amendment,free speech & election law,religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/improving-national-drug-policy-archive-c
There has been an increasingly loud tide of opinion of late that our nation's current policy toward illicit drugs is not working. Proposed solutions range from the deployment of full-scale military force, to greater and more systematic application of the laws already on the books, to legalization. This panel will discuss a wide range of possible ways to strengthen or alter the status quo.

Featuring:

Dr. Ron Paul, Presidential Candidate, Libertarian Party
Richard Cohen, The Washington Post
Richard Willard, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Moderator: Dr. Jeff Eisenach, The Heritage Foundation
*****

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14822042Thu, 17 May 2018 17:55:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 9, 1988, then-presidential candidate Ron Paul spoke on a panel at the Federalist Society's second Annual Lawyers Convention on "Improving National Drug Policy." There has been an increasingly loud tide of opinion of late that our...
There has been an increasingly loud tide of opinion of late that our nation's current policy toward illicit drugs is not working. Proposed solutions range from the deployment of full-scale military force, to greater and more systematic application of the laws already on the books, to legalization. This panel will discuss a wide range of possible ways to strengthen or alter the status quo.

Featuring:

Dr. Ron Paul, Presidential Candidate, Libertarian Party
Richard Cohen, The Washington Post
Richard Willard, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Moderator: Dr. Jeff Eisenach, The Heritage Foundation
*****

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5274criminal law & procedure,federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/alabama-attorney-general-candidate-forumAll candidates had been invited to participate. Each candidate was introduced and was given a few minutes to speak to the public and their constituents on their platform, policies and beliefs. They also fielded questions from Mendenhall.
Featuring:

Chess Bedsole, Former Criminal Court Judge & Senior Counsel to DOJ
Chris Christie, Former Trial Lawyer, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Alice Martin, Former Alabama Chief Deputy & Deputy Attorney General
Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General
Moderator: Allen Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Executive Director, Blackstone & Burke Center for Law & Liberty, Faulkner University

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular political or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14799155Tue, 15 May 2018 15:13:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn May 2, 2018, the Montgomery Federalist Society and Faulkner University hosted candidates running for the Alabama Office of Attorney General in the 2018 primary elections on campus for an informational forum. Allen Mendenhall, Ph.D., the president...All candidates had been invited to participate. Each candidate was introduced and was given a few minutes to speak to the public and their constituents on their platform, policies and beliefs. They also fielded questions from Mendenhall.
Featuring:

Chess Bedsole, Former Criminal Court Judge & Senior Counsel to DOJ
Chris Christie, Former Trial Lawyer, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Alice Martin, Former Alabama Chief Deputy & Deputy Attorney General
Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General
Moderator: Allen Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Executive Director, Blackstone & Burke Center for Law & Liberty, Faulkner University

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular political or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker.]]>4934state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-hon-robert-h-bork-archive-colAs always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Robert H. Bork, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Hon. T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr., Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
Hon. David M. McIntosh, Domestic Policy Council]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14770975Fri, 11 May 2018 12:00:40 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 6, 1988, Hon. Robert H. Bork spoke to the Federalist Society's National Student Symposium at the University of Virginia. Judge Bork discussed the campaign against his recently failed Supreme Court nomination and its implications for future...As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Featuring:

Hon. Robert H. Bork, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Hon. T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr., Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
Hon. David M. McIntosh, Domestic Policy Council]]>3391constitution,culture,jurisprudence,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/methods-of-statutory-construction-archiv
Featuring:

-Hon. Antonin Scalia, United States Supreme Court
-Prof. Laurence Tribe, Harvard Law School
-Hon. Frank Easterbrook, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
-Hon. Laurence Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
-Moderator: Senator Orrin Hatch, Utah

*****

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14724872Mon, 07 May 2018 08:30:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30-31, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted its first-ever national lawyers convention at the Mayflower Hotel. The conference featured a panel on the timeless topic, "Methods of Statutory Construction." Featuring: -Hon. Antonin Scalia,...
Featuring:

-Hon. Antonin Scalia, United States Supreme Court
-Prof. Laurence Tribe, Harvard Law School
-Hon. Frank Easterbrook, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
-Hon. Laurence Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
-Moderator: Senator Orrin Hatch, Utah

*****

As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.]]>5747constitution,federal courts,philosophy,state courts,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/georgetown-law-federalist-societys-lifet
Hon. Rand Paul, United States Senator, Kentucky
Introduction: Mr. Ryan McNulty, Director of Events, Georgetown Student Chapter
Welcome: Mr. Ethan Womble, President, Georgetown Student Chapter

Co-sponsored by the Article I Initiative. Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/ArticleI]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14685274Wed, 02 May 2018 14:34:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn April 16, 2018, the Georgetown Law Federalist Society presented its Lifetime Service Award to Sen. Rand Paul. The Senator gave a short presentation and answered questions. Hon. Rand Paul, United States Senator, Kentucky Introduction: Mr. Ryan...
Hon. Rand Paul, United States Senator, Kentucky
Introduction: Mr. Ryan McNulty, Director of Events, Georgetown Student Chapter
Welcome: Mr. Ethan Womble, President, Georgetown Student Chapter

Co-sponsored by the Article I Initiative. Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/ArticleI]]>2701article i initiative,constitution,federalism,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/disparate-impact
Prof. Gail Heriot, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Mr. Roger Clegg, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity
Prof. Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North Carolina School of Law
Mr. Gene C. Schaerr, Schaerr Duncan LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640883Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:47:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Prof. Gail Heriot, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Mr. Roger Clegg, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity
Prof. Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North Carolina School of Law
Mr. Gene C. Schaerr, Schaerr Duncan LLP]]>6421administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,civil rightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/litigation-and-regulatory-reform
Mr. William S. Consovoy, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC
Mr. Michael J. Fischer, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Impact Litigation Section, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Prof. Alan Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law; Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School
Prof. Ernest A. Young, Alston & Bird Professor of Law, Duke University Law School
Moderator: Mr. Stuart S. Taylor, Jr., Contributing Editor, National Journal]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640873Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:45:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Mr. William S. Consovoy, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC
Mr. Michael J. Fischer, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Impact Litigation Section, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Prof. Alan Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law; Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law School
Prof. Ernest A. Young, Alston & Bird Professor of Law, Duke University Law School
Moderator: Mr. Stuart S. Taylor, Jr., Contributing Editor, National Journal]]>5731administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-mechanics-of-regulatory-reform
Ms. Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer, Aledade, Inc.
Dr. Steven P. Croley, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Mr. Jeffrey M. Harris, Former Associate Administrator, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs
Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation
Moderator: Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640808Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:33:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Ms. Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer, Aledade, Inc.
Dr. Steven P. Croley, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Mr. Jeffrey M. Harris, Former Associate Administrator, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs
Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation
Moderator: Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>4407administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-and-responsibility-of-the-gover
Mr. Theodore Cooperstein, General Counsel, Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Hon. Stuart F. Delery, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Mr. G. Roger King, Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Policy Association
Mr. David W. Ogden, Partner, WilmerHale
Moderator: Mr. John C. O'Quinn, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640743Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:27:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Mr. Theodore Cooperstein, General Counsel, Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Hon. Stuart F. Delery, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Mr. G. Roger King, Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Policy Association
Mr. David W. Ogden, Partner, WilmerHale
Moderator: Mr. John C. O'Quinn, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP]]>4722administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,federalism,professional responsibility & cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/administrative-cancellation-of-patents-r
Hon. Paul R. Michel, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (ret.)
Prof. Adam Mossoff, Professor of Law, Co-Director of Academic Programs & Senior Scholar at the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Arti K. Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Prof. Melissa Wasserman, Charles Tilford McCormick Professor of Law, University of Texas Law
Moderator: Hon. Stephen F. Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640728Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:24:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Hon. Paul R. Michel, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (ret.)
Prof. Adam Mossoff, Professor of Law, Co-Director of Academic Programs & Senior Scholar at the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Arti K. Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Prof. Melissa Wasserman, Charles Tilford McCormick Professor of Law, University of Texas Law
Moderator: Hon. Stephen F. Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>4402administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,intellectual propertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-deregulatory-landscape
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mr. Todd Gaziano, Director, Center for the Separation of Powers, Pacific Legal Foundation
Prof. Philip A. Hamburger, Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Greg Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640651Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:17:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Hon. W. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mr. Todd Gaziano, Director, Center for the Separation of Powers, Pacific Legal Foundation
Prof. Philip A. Hamburger, Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Greg Katsas, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>3935administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,federalism,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-the-internet-and-american-
Opening Remarks: Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Opening Remarks: Hon. David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Prof. Michelle P. Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University
Mr. Brad Gillen, Executive Vice President, CTIA
Hon. Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS
Moderator: Mr. Bryan Tramont, Managing Partner, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640854Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:20:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Opening Remarks: Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Opening Remarks: Hon. David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Prof. Michelle P. Connolly, Professor of the Practice of Economics, Duke University
Mr. Brad Gillen, Executive Vice President, CTIA
Hon. Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS
Moderator: Mr. Bryan Tramont, Managing Partner, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP]]>6414administrative law & regulatio,intellectual propertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/civil-service-reformhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640833Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:15:00 +0000The Federalist Society4552administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-neomi-rao
Hon. Neomi Rao, Administrator, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs
Introduction: Mr. Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14640626Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Sixth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will examine the increase in federal regulatory activity and the legal and practical considerations of regulatory...
Hon. Neomi Rao, Administrator, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs
Introduction: Mr. Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>1633administrative law & regulatio,article i initiative,federalism,federalism & separation of pow,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/analyzing-ohios-judicial-system-and-the-Candidates for the two current vacancies on the Ohio Supreme Court shared their views on how the Ohio Supreme Court should address these and other questions. They also explained how their views are informed and shaped by the Ohio Constitution, the Ohio canons of judicial ethics, and past studies of the administration of justice in Ohio’s courts.

Hon. Craig Baldwin, Fifth District Court of Appeals
Hon. Mary DeGenaro, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
Hon. Michael Donnelly, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Hon. Melody Stewart, Eighth District Court of Appeals
Moderator: Douglas R. Cole, Partner, Organ Cole LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14581075Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:26:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat methods of interpretation should Ohio courts use in constitutional matters and in cases involving disputes over statutory text? Does the Ohio Supreme Court have obligations or restrictions different from those facing federal courts? Are there...Candidates for the two current vacancies on the Ohio Supreme Court shared their views on how the Ohio Supreme Court should address these and other questions. They also explained how their views are informed and shaped by the Ohio Constitution, the Ohio canons of judicial ethics, and past studies of the administration of justice in Ohio’s courts.

Hon. Craig Baldwin, Fifth District Court of Appeals
Hon. Mary DeGenaro, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
Hon. Michael Donnelly, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Hon. Melody Stewart, Eighth District Court of Appeals
Moderator: Douglas R. Cole, Partner, Organ Cole LLP]]>5001state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/criminal-justice-reform-a-necessary-corr
Heather Childs, Vice President, Compliance, Capital One
Daniel Dew, Legal Fellow, Buckeye Institute
Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio State Auditor
Moderator: Hon. Sharon Kennedy, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14581044Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:22:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyDemand for criminal justice reform appears to be growing across the political spectrum. Bipartisan coalitions have formed to address over criminalization, prison reform, bail bond reform, sentencing guidelines reform, and more. Panelists will explore...
Heather Childs, Vice President, Compliance, Capital One
Daniel Dew, Legal Fellow, Buckeye Institute
Hon. Dave Yost, Ohio State Auditor
Moderator: Hon. Sharon Kennedy, Associate Justice, Ohio Supreme Court]]>3754criminal law & procedure,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/lunch-discussion-janus-v-afscme
L. Camille Hebert, Carter C. Kissell Professor of Law, Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University
William L. Messenger, Staff Attorney, National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation
Moderator: Robert Alt, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Buckeye Institute]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14581026Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:19:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyEarlier this year the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31. The case turns on the question of whether “agency fee” arrangements—which require...
L. Camille Hebert, Carter C. Kissell Professor of Law, Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University
William L. Messenger, Staff Attorney, National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation
Moderator: Robert Alt, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Buckeye Institute]]>3026first amendment,free speech & election law,labor & employment law,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/introduction-to-originalism-and-federaliThe panelists discussed these two legal concepts. What are originalism and federalism, really? Are they valid or flawed? What developments may we see from the federal courts with regard to these concepts in the future—particularly in light of Neil Gorsuch’s joining the U.S. Supreme Court in 2017? And how do these concepts apply to the work of ordinary legal practitioners?

Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law; Director, Center for Business Law and Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Eric Murphy, State Solicitor, Ohio
Peter M. Shane, Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14580984Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:14:04 +0000The Federalist SocietySince the 1980s, the originalist approach to constitutional interpretation has gained greater and greater acceptance in legal circles, and the number of originalists within the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary has grown. At the same time,...The panelists discussed these two legal concepts. What are originalism and federalism, really? Are they valid or flawed? What developments may we see from the federal courts with regard to these concepts in the future—particularly in light of Neil Gorsuch’s joining the U.S. Supreme Court in 2017? And how do these concepts apply to the work of ordinary legal practitioners?

Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law; Director, Center for Business Law and Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Eric Murphy, State Solicitor, Ohio
Peter M. Shane, Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>3317constitution,federal courts,federalism,philosophy,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-by-chad-a-readler
Chad A. Readler, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14580935Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:07:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyIntroduction to the 2018 Ohio Chapters Conference made by Chad A. Readler, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice. Chad A. Readler, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, United States...
Chad A. Readler, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice]]>658criminal law & procedure,federalism,state courtscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-importance-of-free-speech-on-campus
Prof. Josh Blackman, South Texas College of Law, Houston

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14523773Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:00:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn Thursday, March 29, Professor Josh Blackman was invited to speak at CUNY Law about free speech on campus. Upon arrival at the law school, he was met with protesters and hecklers who attempted to disrupt the event. Warning: Audio and video contain...
Prof. Josh Blackman, South Texas College of Law, Houston

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4358education policy,first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/congressional-reflections-and-recommendaDoes Congress need to reform its processes altogether? Or should it return to earlier methods of committees, conferencing, and compromise? Machalagh Carr, Josh Chafetz, David Schoenbrod, and David Hoppe reflect on the processes of Congress which enable the legislative branch to effectively wield its constitutional powers.
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Prof. Josh Chafetz, Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies
Prof. David Schoenbrod, Professor of Law, New York Law School
Moderator: Machalagh Carr, General Counsel & Parliamentarian, Committee on Ways and Means, U. S. House of Representatives

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14449204Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:00:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn both the House and the Senate, it has become extremely difficult to build consensus, which in turn creates gridlock, dysfunction, and partisanship. Does Congress need to reform its processes altogether? Or should it return to earlier methods of...Does Congress need to reform its processes altogether? Or should it return to earlier methods of committees, conferencing, and compromise? Machalagh Carr, Josh Chafetz, David Schoenbrod, and David Hoppe reflect on the processes of Congress which enable the legislative branch to effectively wield its constitutional powers.
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Prof. Josh Chafetz, Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies
Prof. David Schoenbrod, Professor of Law, New York Law School
Moderator: Machalagh Carr, General Counsel & Parliamentarian, Committee on Ways and Means, U. S. House of Representatives

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5923article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/article-i-reform-and-the-global-trade-acWhat can Congress do to counteract the consequences of their abdication? Mike Lee discusses the history of Congress' trade powers, suggesting a procedural solution to restore the balance of powers intended by the Founders.
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Hon. Michael Lee, U.S. Senator, Utah
Introduction: Mr. Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14449168Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:55:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyUnder the Constitution, the legislative branch possesses full authority over trade policy. Congress, however, has delegated much of this power to regulate trade to the executive branch, creating a number of serious issues, from trade wars to...What can Congress do to counteract the consequences of their abdication? Mike Lee discusses the history of Congress' trade powers, suggesting a procedural solution to restore the balance of powers intended by the Founders.
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Hon. Michael Lee, U.S. Senator, Utah
Introduction: Mr. Dean Reuter, General Counsel | Vice President & Director, Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2279article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/senate-reform-proposalsIs the Senate broken? Or is it operating as intended by the framers of the Constitution? Daniel Flores, Christopher DeMuth, Matt Glassman, and James Wallner discuss their views on Senate reform.
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Hon. Christopher DeMuth, Distinguished Fellow, Hudson Institute
Dr. Matt Glassman, Senior Fellow, Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University
Dr. James Wallner, Senior Fellow, R Street Institute
Moderator: Daniel Flores, Chief Counsel for the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law for the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14449017Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:50:05 +0000The Federalist SocietyAs the upper chamber of Congress, the Senate functions as a check on the legislative process. Many have complained, however, that the Senate is obstructionist, anti-majoritarian, and overly partisan. Is the Senate broken? Or is it operating as...Is the Senate broken? Or is it operating as intended by the framers of the Constitution? Daniel Flores, Christopher DeMuth, Matt Glassman, and James Wallner discuss their views on Senate reform.
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Hon. Christopher DeMuth, Distinguished Fellow, Hudson Institute
Dr. Matt Glassman, Senior Fellow, Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University
Dr. James Wallner, Senior Fellow, R Street Institute
Moderator: Daniel Flores, Chief Counsel for the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law for the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4194article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-hon-jon-kylDoes the balance of powers still function as intended by the Founders? John Kyl examines the gradual deterioration of the constitutional structure and consequences of this growing imbalance for issues such as international affairs, judicial nominations, and congressional leadership.
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Hon. Jon Kyl, Former U.S. Senator, Arizona
Moderator: Prof. Susan Dudley, Director, George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Introduction: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14448979Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:45:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Constitution was carefully designed to balance powers between three federal branches and the states, but over the years disparities between both the federal and the state governments and the executive and legislative branches have become...Does the balance of powers still function as intended by the Founders? John Kyl examines the gradual deterioration of the constitutional structure and consequences of this growing imbalance for issues such as international affairs, judicial nominations, and congressional leadership.
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Hon. Jon Kyl, Former U.S. Senator, Arizona
Moderator: Prof. Susan Dudley, Director, George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Introduction: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>2381article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/senate-rules-budget-and-appropriations-rWhy does Congress continue the pretense of following a system that doesn't work? Is there any way to reform the budget process to account for deficits, debt, overspending, and the bigger picture? James Lankford explores potential budgetary reforms that will help the legislative branch to regain the power of the purse.
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Hon. James Lankford, U.S. Senator, Oklahoma

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14448947Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:40:06 +0000The Federalist SocietySince the passage of the The 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, Congress has successfully managed to follow the twelve-step budget process only four times. Why does Congress continue the pretense of following a system that doesn't...Why does Congress continue the pretense of following a system that doesn't work? Is there any way to reform the budget process to account for deficits, debt, overspending, and the bigger picture? James Lankford explores potential budgetary reforms that will help the legislative branch to regain the power of the purse.
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Hon. James Lankford, U.S. Senator, Oklahoma

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>648article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/house-reform-proposalsWith the imbalance of power and accountability that has been created by this political vacuum, Congress has lapsed into problematic behavior that is both expensive and harmful to the notion of representative government.
What can Congress do to mend its ways and restore the balance of power? David McIntosh, Tom Davis, and Barry Loudermilk discuss the problems that most plague the legislative branch, including issues such as earmarks, appropriations, continuing resolutions, filibusters, judicial appointments, and political polarization.
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Hon. Ron DeSantis, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 6th District
Hon. Barry Loudermilk, U.S. House of Representatives, Georgia's 11th District
Hon. Tom Davis, Former Congressman, Virginia's 11th District
Moderator: Hon. David McIntosh, President, Club for Growth
Introduction: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14448932Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:30:46 +0000The Federalist SocietyEven though the Founders conceived Congress as the most powerful of the three branches of government, today the legislative branch is widely regarded as weak, indolent, and even irrelevant. With the imbalance of power and accountability that has been...With the imbalance of power and accountability that has been created by this political vacuum, Congress has lapsed into problematic behavior that is both expensive and harmful to the notion of representative government.
What can Congress do to mend its ways and restore the balance of power? David McIntosh, Tom Davis, and Barry Loudermilk discuss the problems that most plague the legislative branch, including issues such as earmarks, appropriations, continuing resolutions, filibusters, judicial appointments, and political polarization.
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Hon. Ron DeSantis, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 6th District
Hon. Barry Loudermilk, U.S. House of Representatives, Georgia's 11th District
Hon. Tom Davis, Former Congressman, Virginia's 11th District
Moderator: Hon. David McIntosh, President, Club for Growth
Introduction: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>4484article i initiative,constitution,separation of powerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-justice-thomas
Hon. Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Supreme Court and Administrative Law Clinics, Antonin Scalia Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339594Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:21:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Georgetown Student Chapter hosted this conversation with Justice Thomas during the 2018 National Student Symposium Banquet on March 10, 2018. Hon. Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Prof. Jennifer Mascott,...
Hon. Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
Prof. Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Supreme Court and Administrative Law Clinics, Antonin Scalia Law School]]>2835constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/reconstructing-first-principles-the-four
Prof. John C. Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
Elizabeth B. Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Prof. Kurt T. Lash, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Chair in Law, University of Richmond School of Law
Moderator: Judge Diane S. Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339520Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:09:39 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fourteenth Amendment dramatically changed constitutional law. How are we to understand these changes? Did the Fourteenth Amendment change our Federalism and, if so, how much? Prof. John C. Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law,...
Prof. John C. Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
Elizabeth B. Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Prof. Kurt T. Lash, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Chair in Law, University of Richmond School of Law
Moderator: Judge Diane S. Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5514constitution,federalism,founding era & history,fourteenth amendmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-executive-power-prerogative-versus-d
Prof. Martin S. Flaherty, Leitner Family Professor, Co-Director, Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, Fordham University School of Law
Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law and Co-Faculty Director, Korea Law Center, University of California, Berkeley Law School
Prof. Saikrishna Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Judge Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339501Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:05:45 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat role for the executive was envisioned by the Framers and Founding generation? How did the Founding generation understand the Executive’s role? How did the likely first President, George Washington shape their views? Has the role of the...
Prof. Martin S. Flaherty, Leitner Family Professor, Co-Director, Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, Fordham University School of Law
Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law and Co-Faculty Director, Korea Law Center, University of California, Berkeley Law School
Prof. Saikrishna Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Paul G. Mahoney Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Michael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Moderator: Judge Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5144constitution,federalism,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-relationship-between-the-declaration
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown Law
Prof. Michael P. Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science, The University of Notre Dame
Prof. John Mikhail, Agnes N. Williams Research Professor; Associate Dean, Research and Academic Programs, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
Prof. Lee J. Strang, John W. Stoepler Professor of Law & Values, The University of Toledo College of Law
Moderator: Judge Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339477Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:01:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn 1776, the Continental Congress declared the birth of a new nation. Six of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence went on to craft and sign the Constitution in 1787. What role does the Declaration of Independence play in constitutional...
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown Law
Prof. Michael P. Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science, The University of Notre Dame
Prof. John Mikhail, Agnes N. Williams Research Professor; Associate Dean, Research and Academic Programs, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
Prof. Lee J. Strang, John W. Stoepler Professor of Law & Values, The University of Toledo College of Law
Moderator: Judge Thomas Hardiman, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit]]>4918constitution,federalism,founding era & history,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ending-government-by-litigation-an-addre
Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States
Introduction by: Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown Law
Welcome: Ethan Womble, President, Georgetown Student Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339411Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:54:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyAttorney General Jeff Sessions delivered this address at the 2018 National Student Symposium at Georgetown Law on March 10, 2018. Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States Introduction by: Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse...
Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States
Introduction by: Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown Law
Welcome: Ethan Womble, President, Georgetown Student Chapter]]>2301litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-judicial-power-the-judicial-duty-to-
Welcome: Ethan Womble, President, Georgetown Student Chapter
Opening Remarks: Dean Mitchell C. Bailin, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Georgetown Law


Justice Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Ed Whelan, President, Ethics & Public Policy Center, former Law Clerk to Justice Scalia, and Co-Editor, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith and Life Well Lived
Moderator: Judge Kevin C. Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Darina Merriam, Vice President and Symposium Chair, Georgetown Student Chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339330Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:45:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyHamilton referred to the federal judiciary as the “least dangerous” branch of the new federal government. But the Court has clearly done more than he envisioned. What is its proper role? How much should judges interpret the exact text...
Welcome: Ethan Womble, President, Georgetown Student Chapter
Opening Remarks: Dean Mitchell C. Bailin, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Georgetown Law


Justice Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court
Ed Whelan, President, Ethics & Public Policy Center, former Law Clerk to Justice Scalia, and Co-Editor, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith and Life Well Lived
Moderator: Judge Kevin C. Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Introduction: Darina Merriam, Vice President and Symposium Chair, Georgetown Student Chapter]]>5082constitution,federalism,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/perfecting-the-constitution-a-roundtable
Prof. Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Laura Donohue, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
Prof. Michael S. Greve, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Robin Fretwell Wilson, Roger and Stephany Joslin Professor of Law, Illinois College of Law
Moderator: Judge Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14339550Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:00:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyArticle V of the Constitution provides a process for amending the Constitution. However, this process has only produced a handful of Amendments. Many Amendments have been proposed throughout the nation’s history. What’s next? Looking to...
Prof. Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. Laura Donohue, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
Prof. Michael S. Greve, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Robin Fretwell Wilson, Roger and Stephany Joslin Professor of Law, Illinois College of Law
Moderator: Judge Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit]]>5307constitution,founding era & historycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-free-speech-vernacularHosted by the University of Texas at Austin School of Law Federalist Society.

Dr. Tara Smith, Professor of Philosophy; BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism; Anthem Foundation Fellow for the Study of Objectivism, The University of Texas at Austin
Welcome: Amanda Salz, President, Texas Student Chapter
Introduction: Ashley Terrazas, Vice President of Speakers, Texas Student Chapter


Click here to read the event handout.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14338867Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:30:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyIs there something wrong with the way we speak about speech? Tara Smith, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses several conceptual issues in how we talk about free speech. Hosted by the University of Texas at Austin...Hosted by the University of Texas at Austin School of Law Federalist Society.

Dr. Tara Smith, Professor of Philosophy; BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism; Anthem Foundation Fellow for the Study of Objectivism, The University of Texas at Austin
Welcome: Amanda Salz, President, Texas Student Chapter
Introduction: Ashley Terrazas, Vice President of Speakers, Texas Student Chapter


Click here to read the event handout.]]>3531first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/creative-regulators-and-environmental-prAuthors:

C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & AssociatesRegulating in the Shadows: How Agencies Achieve Indirectly that Which they have No Authority to Achieve Directly
Adam J. White, Director, Center for the Study of the Administrative State and Adjunct Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolRestoring Meaningful Limits to “Waters of the United States”

Discussants:

Robert L. Glicksman, Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law, George Washington University Law School
Nathan Richardson, Assistant Professor of Law, University of South Carolina

Moderator:

Caroline Cecot, Assistant Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14236948Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:42:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis symposium was co-sponsored by the Regulatory Transparency Project and took place at the Antonin Scalia Law School on February 2, 2018. Authors: C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & AssociatesRegulating in the Shadows: How...Authors:

C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & AssociatesRegulating in the Shadows: How Agencies Achieve Indirectly that Which they have No Authority to Achieve Directly
Adam J. White, Director, Center for the Study of the Administrative State and Adjunct Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolRestoring Meaningful Limits to “Waters of the United States”

Discussants:

Robert L. Glicksman, Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law, George Washington University Law School
Nathan Richardson, Assistant Professor of Law, University of South Carolina

Moderator:

Caroline Cecot, Assistant Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5617administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/21st-century-business-models-meet-20th-cAuthors:

Stewart A. Baker, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
Justin ‘Gus’ Hurwitz, Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of Space, Cyber, and Telecom Law Program, University of Nebraska College of LawRegulators in Cyberia

Discussants:

Alan Butler, Senior Privacy Counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center
Brenda Leong, Senior Counsel and Director of Strategy, Future of Privacy Forum

Moderator:

Sandra Aistars, Senior Scholar and Director Copyright Research & Policy, Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property; Clinical Professor, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14236741Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:10:42 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis symposium was co-sponsored by the Regulatory Transparency Project and took place at the Antonin Scalia Law School on February 2, 2018. Authors: Stewart A. Baker, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson Justin ‘Gus’ Hurwitz, Assistant...Authors:

Stewart A. Baker, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
Justin ‘Gus’ Hurwitz, Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of Space, Cyber, and Telecom Law Program, University of Nebraska College of LawRegulators in Cyberia

Discussants:

Alan Butler, Senior Privacy Counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center
Brenda Leong, Senior Counsel and Director of Strategy, Future of Privacy Forum

Moderator:

Sandra Aistars, Senior Scholar and Director Copyright Research & Policy, Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property; Clinical Professor, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5744administrative law & regulatio,corporations,regulatory transparency projec,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/regulating-the-modern-workforceAuthors:

James C. Cooper, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Program on Economics and Privacy, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolState Licensing Boards, Antitrust, and Innovation
Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, Cato InstituteOccupational Licensing Run Wild

Discussants:

Ryan Nunn, Fellow in Economic Studies, Brookings Institution
Gabriel Scheffler, Regulation Fellow, Penn Program on Regulation, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Moderator:

John M. Yun, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Economic Education, Global Antitrust Institute George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14236866Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:25:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis symposium was co-sponsored by the Regulatory Transparency Project and took place at the Antonin Scalia Law School on February 2, 2018. Authors: James C. Cooper, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Program on Economics and Privacy, George...Authors:

James C. Cooper, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Program on Economics and Privacy, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolState Licensing Boards, Antitrust, and Innovation
Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, Cato InstituteOccupational Licensing Run Wild

Discussants:

Ryan Nunn, Fellow in Economic Studies, Brookings Institution
Gabriel Scheffler, Regulation Fellow, Penn Program on Regulation, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Moderator:

John M. Yun, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Economic Education, Global Antitrust Institute George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5542administrative law & regulatio,labor & employment law,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/luncheon-keynote-address-by-philip-k-howhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14236811Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:20:59 +0000The Federalist Society2159administrative law & regulatio,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/financial-innovation-and-innovative-finaWelcome & Introduction:

Bonnie Kelly, Editor in Chief, Journal of Law, Economics & Policy
Devon Westhill, Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

Authors:

Charles J. Cooper, Partner, Cooper & KirkRegulating in the Shadows: How Agencies Achieve Indirectly that Which they have No Authority to Achieve Directly
Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolConsumer Protection at the FTC and the CFPB

Discussants:

Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
David C. Vladeck, A.B. Chettle Chair, Georgetown University Law Center

Moderator:

Paolo Saguato, Assistant Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14236692Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:50:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis symposium was co-sponsored by the Regulatory Transparency Project and took place at the Antonin Scalia Law School on February 2, 2018. Welcome & Introduction: Bonnie Kelly, Editor in Chief, Journal of Law, Economics & Policy Devon...Welcome & Introduction:

Bonnie Kelly, Editor in Chief, Journal of Law, Economics & Policy
Devon Westhill, Director, Regulatory Transparency Project, The Federalist Society

Authors:

Charles J. Cooper, Partner, Cooper & KirkRegulating in the Shadows: How Agencies Achieve Indirectly that Which they have No Authority to Achieve Directly
Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolConsumer Protection at the FTC and the CFPB

Discussants:

Deepak Gupta, Founding Principal, Gupta Wessler PLLC
David C. Vladeck, A.B. Chettle Chair, Georgetown University Law Center

Moderator:

Paolo Saguato, Assistant Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School


As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.]]>5986administrative law & regulatio,financial services,regulatory transparency projeccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/perspectives-on-the-florida-office-of-atThe panelists discussed the roles and responsibilities of Attorney Generals and specifically the role of Florida's AG. Discussion included an explanation of the varied roles and responsibilities statutorily and constitutionally given to the Attorney General and different means and perspectives on filling those roles. The discussion also encompassed the proper role of the Attorney General in multistate and federal matters, such as litigation over federal laws and their applicability to states, including laws such as the Affordable Care Act. Other federal matters in which attorney generals are or may be involved were discussed. The role of the Solicitor General within the AG's office was also discussed.
Participants:

Rep. Jay Fant – District 15, Florida House of Representatives
Hon. Ashley Moody – Former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge
Rep. Ross Spano – District 59, Florida House of Representatives
Ryan Torrens – Torrens Law Group, P.A.
Rep. Frank White – District 2, Florida House of Representatives
Moderator: Joe Jacquot - Foley & Lardner, LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14147060Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:45:58 +0000The Federalist Society2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference The panelists discussed the roles and responsibilities of Attorney Generals and specifically the role of Florida's AG. Discussion included an explanation of the varied roles and responsibilities statutorily and...The panelists discussed the roles and responsibilities of Attorney Generals and specifically the role of Florida's AG. Discussion included an explanation of the varied roles and responsibilities statutorily and constitutionally given to the Attorney General and different means and perspectives on filling those roles. The discussion also encompassed the proper role of the Attorney General in multistate and federal matters, such as litigation over federal laws and their applicability to states, including laws such as the Affordable Care Act. Other federal matters in which attorney generals are or may be involved were discussed. The role of the Solicitor General within the AG's office was also discussed.
Participants:

Rep. Jay Fant – District 15, Florida House of Representatives
Hon. Ashley Moody – Former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge
Rep. Ross Spano – District 59, Florida House of Representatives
Ryan Torrens – Torrens Law Group, P.A.
Rep. Frank White – District 2, Florida House of Representatives
Moderator: Joe Jacquot - Foley & Lardner, LLP]]>5356administrative law & regulatio,federalism,healthcare,separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/florida-separation-of-powersSession III: Florida Separation of Powers
Panelists:

Amit Agarwal – Solicitor General, Florida
Kathryn Ciano – Senior Counsel, Uber
Mayanne Downs – City Attorney, Orlando
Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida
Moderator: Hon. Tom Barber, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Florida

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14147041Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:43:12 +0000The Federalist Society2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference Session III: Florida Separation of Powers Panelists: Amit Agarwal – Solicitor General, Florida Kathryn Ciano – Senior Counsel, Uber Mayanne Downs – City Attorney, Orlando Daniel Nordby...Session III: Florida Separation of Powers
Panelists:

Amit Agarwal – Solicitor General, Florida
Kathryn Ciano – Senior Counsel, Uber
Mayanne Downs – City Attorney, Orlando
Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida
Moderator: Hon. Tom Barber, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Florida

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>3628separation of powers,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-first-amendment-title-ix-and-due-proOpening Remarks

Hon. Adam Putnam - Agriculture Commissioner, Florida

Session II: The First Amendment/Title IX and Due Process at the Universities

Nancy Hogshead-Makar - CEO, Champion Women; Advocacy for Girls and Women in Sports
Prof. Michael T. Morley – Barry University, School of Law
Jesse Panuccio - Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Ayman Rizkalla – Partner, Akerman LLP
Moderator: Carlos G. Muniz - Senior Vice President, McGuireWoods Consulting; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14147024Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:40:29 +0000The Federalist Society2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference Opening Remarks Hon. Adam Putnam - Agriculture Commissioner, Florida Session II: The First Amendment/Title IX and Due Process at the Universities Nancy Hogshead-Makar - CEO, Champion Women; Advocacy...Opening Remarks

Hon. Adam Putnam - Agriculture Commissioner, Florida

Session II: The First Amendment/Title IX and Due Process at the Universities

Nancy Hogshead-Makar - CEO, Champion Women; Advocacy for Girls and Women in Sports
Prof. Michael T. Morley – Barry University, School of Law
Jesse Panuccio - Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Ayman Rizkalla – Partner, Akerman LLP
Moderator: Carlos G. Muniz - Senior Vice President, McGuireWoods Consulting; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>5817civil rights,due process,education policy,first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/florida-chapters-banquet-discussionPanel Discussion Participants:

Hon. R. Alexander Acosta - Secretary, United States Department of Labor
Hon. Scott Pruitt - Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas - United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14146988Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:37:58 +0000The Federalist Society2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference Panel Discussion Participants: Hon. R. Alexander Acosta - Secretary, United States Department of Labor Hon. Scott Pruitt - Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas -...Panel Discussion Participants:

Hon. R. Alexander Acosta - Secretary, United States Department of Labor
Hon. Scott Pruitt - Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas - United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>4508administrative law & regulatio,environmental & energy law,labor & employment law,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-governor-richard-scott
Hon. Richard L. Scott - Governor, Florida
Introduction: Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14146967Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:35:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyGovernor Rick Scott of Florida delivered a short address at the 2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference. Hon. Richard L. Scott - Governor, Florida Introduction: Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida As always, the...
Hon. Richard L. Scott - Governor, Florida
Introduction: Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>665state courts,state governmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/departures-from-the-american-rule-on-attWelcome and Opening Remarks:

Elena Crosby - Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator -Marco Rubio; Orlando Lawyers Chapter President, The Federalist Society
Hon. Jimmy Patronis - Chief Financial Officer, Florida

Session I: Departures from the American Rule on Attorney’s Fees
Panelists:

Bruce J. Berman – Shareholder, Carlton Fields
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick – Vanderbilt University Law School
Hinda Klein – Partner, Conroy Simberg
R. Hugh Lumpkin – Managing Partner, Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin
Moderator: Hon. Robert Luck - Third District Court of Appeal, Florida

Remarks:

Hon. Ron DeSantis - U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 6th District


As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14146921Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:25:00 +0000The Federalist Society2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks: Elena Crosby - Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator -Marco Rubio; Orlando Lawyers Chapter President, The Federalist Society Hon. Jimmy Patronis - Chief...Welcome and Opening Remarks:

Elena Crosby - Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator -Marco Rubio; Orlando Lawyers Chapter President, The Federalist Society
Hon. Jimmy Patronis - Chief Financial Officer, Florida

Session I: Departures from the American Rule on Attorney’s Fees
Panelists:

Bruce J. Berman – Shareholder, Carlton Fields
Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick – Vanderbilt University Law School
Hinda Klein – Partner, Conroy Simberg
R. Hugh Lumpkin – Managing Partner, Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin
Moderator: Hon. Robert Luck - Third District Court of Appeal, Florida

Remarks:

Hon. Ron DeSantis - U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 6th District


As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>6912professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/free-speech-absolutism-have-we-gone-too-On the other hand, our law also recognizes many categories of unprotected expression--libel, fraud, perjury, intimidation, mislabeled drugs, and exposure of military secrets, to name a few. What these categories have in common is a conclusion that speech’s harm can--and often does--outweigh its supposed entitlement to protection. The panel will explore the intersection of criminal law and procedure with First Amendment jurisprudence with a particular focus on evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of further expanding free speech protections.

Dominic Draye, Solicitor General, Arizona
Professor Thane Rosenbaum, NYU Law School
Steve Simpson, Ayn Rand Institute
Joseph Tartakovsky, Deputy Solicitor General, Nevada
Moderator: Hon. Tim Tymkovich, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Introduction: Joe Peters, Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Attorney General's Office]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14012999Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:05:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyNo clause in the Constitution draws more judicial encomia to liberty than the Free Speech Clause. But as Justice Robert Jackson warned, extending freedom of speech to unworthy expression can actually “belittle great principles of liberty.”...On the other hand, our law also recognizes many categories of unprotected expression--libel, fraud, perjury, intimidation, mislabeled drugs, and exposure of military secrets, to name a few. What these categories have in common is a conclusion that speech’s harm can--and often does--outweigh its supposed entitlement to protection. The panel will explore the intersection of criminal law and procedure with First Amendment jurisprudence with a particular focus on evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of further expanding free speech protections.

Dominic Draye, Solicitor General, Arizona
Professor Thane Rosenbaum, NYU Law School
Steve Simpson, Ayn Rand Institute
Joseph Tartakovsky, Deputy Solicitor General, Nevada
Moderator: Hon. Tim Tymkovich, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Introduction: Joe Peters, Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Attorney General's Office]]>5291first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/donor-privacy-and-campaign-related-speec
Professor Richard L. Hasen, Chancellor's Professor of Law and Political Science, University of California, Irvine
Professor Brad Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Joseph Rose, Gubson Dunn & Crutcher LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14012937Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:57:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyWith federal proposals like the DISCLOSE Act sidelined by Republicans in Congress, some state governments officials, including state secretaries of state, have sought to place limitations on campaign speech through other methods. State legislators...
Professor Richard L. Hasen, Chancellor's Professor of Law and Political Science, University of California, Irvine
Professor Brad Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Joseph Rose, Gubson Dunn & Crutcher LLP]]>3535election law,first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-first-amendment-and-commercial-econo
Bradley Benbrook, Founding Partner, Benbrook Law Group
Erik Jaffe, Law Office of Erik Jaffe
Amanda Shanor, Yale Law PhD Candidate
Moderator: Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director of Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14012813Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:45:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyAlthough the First Amendment makes no distinction between types of speech, courts have consistently offered so-called “commercial speech” less protection than non-commercial speech. Under the Central Hudson test, courts balance the...
Bradley Benbrook, Founding Partner, Benbrook Law Group
Erik Jaffe, Law Office of Erik Jaffe
Amanda Shanor, Yale Law PhD Candidate
Moderator: Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director of Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society]]>5128first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-first-amendment-and-campus-speech
Marieke Tuthill Beck-Coon, Director of Litigation, The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education,
Harmeet K. Dhillon, Founding Partner, Dhillon Law Group
Professor Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Elizabeth Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Moderator: Hon. Sandra Ikuta, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Joshua McDaniel, Horvitz & Levy LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14012884Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyFree speech on college campuses has been under attack in recent years, increasingly from students who have protested speakers whom they disagree with politically. These protests have succeeded in both cancelling events and creating disturbances...
Marieke Tuthill Beck-Coon, Director of Litigation, The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education,
Harmeet K. Dhillon, Founding Partner, Dhillon Law Group
Professor Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
Elizabeth Wydra, President, Constitutional Accountability Center
Moderator: Hon. Sandra Ikuta, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Introduction: Joshua McDaniel, Horvitz & Levy LLP]]>5383education policy,first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/financial-crisis-and-regulatory-frameworPanelists:

Hilary Allen, Suffolk University Law School
David Zaring, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Robert Ahdieh, Emory Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13929558Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:40:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyWith January 2018 marking roughly a decade after the start of the most recent financial crisis, this panel will assess the corresponding legal and regulatory responses to the crisis. Panelists: Hilary Allen, Suffolk University Law School David...Panelists:

Hilary Allen, Suffolk University Law School
David Zaring, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Todd Zywicki, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Moderator: Robert Ahdieh, Emory Law School]]>6304administrative law & regulatio,financial servicescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/third-party-liability-for-sexual-miscondPanelists:

Ellen Bublick, University of Arizona College of Law
Gail Heriot, University of San Diego School of Law
Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Brad Areheart, University of Tennessee College of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13929503Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:30:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will discuss the operation and effects of rules assigning third party liability for sexual misconduct to universities or other organizations, whether the rules come from tort law or regulation. Panelists: Ellen Bublick, University of...Panelists:

Ellen Bublick, University of Arizona College of Law
Gail Heriot, University of San Diego School of Law
Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law
Moderator: Brad Areheart, University of Tennessee College of Law]]>5944civil rightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/young-legal-scholars-paper-presentations_2
Jud Campbell, University of Richmond School of Law: “The Invention of First Amendment Federalism”
Jonathan Mitchell, Stanford Law School: “The Writ-of-Erasure Fallacy”
Lochlan Shelfer, Gibson Dunn: “Intergovernmental Federalism Disputes”
Megan Stevenson, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School: “Assessing Risk Assessment”
Lael Weinberger, University of Chicago JD/PhD candidate: “Rebellion against International Law: Law, Ideology, and the Bricker Amendment”
Commenter: Richard Epstein, NYU School of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Josh Teitelbaum, Georgetown University Law Center]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13929478Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:20:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe winners of our Young Legal Scholars Paper Competition will present their papers, and various other attendees will invite feedback on works they have in progress. Jud Campbell, University of Richmond School of Law: “The Invention of First...
Jud Campbell, University of Richmond School of Law: “The Invention of First Amendment Federalism”
Jonathan Mitchell, Stanford Law School: “The Writ-of-Erasure Fallacy”
Lochlan Shelfer, Gibson Dunn: “Intergovernmental Federalism Disputes”
Megan Stevenson, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School: “Assessing Risk Assessment”
Lael Weinberger, University of Chicago JD/PhD candidate: “Rebellion against International Law: Law, Ideology, and the Bricker Amendment”
Commenter: Richard Epstein, NYU School of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Moderator: Josh Teitelbaum, Georgetown University Law Center]]>7771administrative law & regulatio,federalism,first amendment,international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/declaring-war
John Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
John Yoo, UC Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Jide Nzelibe, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13929169Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:05:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis debate will discuss when congressional authorization is required for the use of military force, and whether that authorization must be both specific to a conflict and explicit. John Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law John Yoo, UC...
John Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
John Yoo, UC Berkeley School of Law
Moderator: Jide Nzelibe, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law]]>5767international law & trade,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/reform-proposals-for-the-administrative-Panelists:

Jack Beermann, Boston University School of Law
Kathryn Kovacs, Rutgers Law School
Michael Rappaport, University of San Diego School of Law
Christopher Walker, Ohio State University College of Law
Moderator: Emily Bremer, University of Wyoming School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13929116Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe panel will discuss what reforms Congress should or should not make to the administrative state. Topics will include the REINS Act, the position of independent agencies, and rules of deference to the administrative state, including Chevron and...Panelists:

Jack Beermann, Boston University School of Law
Kathryn Kovacs, Rutgers Law School
Michael Rappaport, University of San Diego School of Law
Christopher Walker, Ohio State University College of Law
Moderator: Emily Bremer, University of Wyoming School of Law]]>5712administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/checking-the-executive-the-importance-ofA legislative body cannot legislate wisely or effectively in the absence of information respecting the conditions which the legislation is intended to affect or change, and where the legislative body does not itself possess the requisite information -- which not infrequently is true -- recourse must be had to others who do possess it. Experience has taught that mere requests for such information often are unavailing, and also that information which is volunteered is not always accurate or complete, so some means of compulsion are essential to obtain what is needed. Id. at p.175.
From legislating and appropriating to confirmation, impeachment, and war, Congress’ ability to compel information and properly supervise federal activity and policy implementation is essential to its nature.
Throughout the history of our country, Congress has exercised oversight via numerous means such as committee hearings, direct Member contact, staff studies and casework, statutory commissions and inspector general reports. Through these methods and others, Congress endeavors to ensure faithful execution of Congressional intent, monitor the efficacy and efficiency of federal programs, protect legislative authority from Executive encroachment, investigate waste, fraud and abuse, assess agency management and financial priorities, and safeguard individual liberties.
In recent decades some have observed that the federal growth of agencies, programs, debt, political polarization, and divided government have greatly intensified the environment in which oversight occurs. They assert that oversight has become weaponized and too partisan. Others lament the use of federal time and energy for “show hearings” designed to embarrass individuals or score purely political points. This panel will explore the current oversight landscape, compare it with prior eras, and offer insight for how it may be improved.
Featuring:
Michael D. Bopp, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Machalagh Carr, Oversight Staff Director, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives
Hon. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Moderator: Amanda Neely, General Counsel for Senator Rob Portman, and Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13731525Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Constitution does not explicitly grant Congress the authority to conduct inquiries or investigations of the Executive branch. However, oversight authority is inherent in many facets of the Legislature's duties and responsibilities. The Supreme...A legislative body cannot legislate wisely or effectively in the absence of information respecting the conditions which the legislation is intended to affect or change, and where the legislative body does not itself possess the requisite information -- which not infrequently is true -- recourse must be had to others who do possess it. Experience has taught that mere requests for such information often are unavailing, and also that information which is volunteered is not always accurate or complete, so some means of compulsion are essential to obtain what is needed. Id. at p.175.
From legislating and appropriating to confirmation, impeachment, and war, Congress’ ability to compel information and properly supervise federal activity and policy implementation is essential to its nature.
Throughout the history of our country, Congress has exercised oversight via numerous means such as committee hearings, direct Member contact, staff studies and casework, statutory commissions and inspector general reports. Through these methods and others, Congress endeavors to ensure faithful execution of Congressional intent, monitor the efficacy and efficiency of federal programs, protect legislative authority from Executive encroachment, investigate waste, fraud and abuse, assess agency management and financial priorities, and safeguard individual liberties.
In recent decades some have observed that the federal growth of agencies, programs, debt, political polarization, and divided government have greatly intensified the environment in which oversight occurs. They assert that oversight has become weaponized and too partisan. Others lament the use of federal time and energy for “show hearings” designed to embarrass individuals or score purely political points. This panel will explore the current oversight landscape, compare it with prior eras, and offer insight for how it may be improved.
Featuring:
Michael D. Bopp, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Machalagh Carr, Oversight Staff Director, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives
Hon. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Moderator: Amanda Neely, General Counsel for Senator Rob Portman, and Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations]]>3734article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-philosophic-fight-for-the-future-of-Footage courtesy of CarolinaJournal.com.
Speaker:

John Allison, Former President and CEO, Cato Institute; Former Chairman and CEO, BB&T
Introduction: Kevin Hales, President, Triangle Lawyers Chapter

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13566475Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:34:00 +0000The Federalist Society"The philosophic fight for the future of America" is how John Allison describes the force driving much of today's partisan and social divide. The former BB&T and Cato Institute CEO, now an executive in residence at Wake Forest University, described...Footage courtesy of CarolinaJournal.com.
Speaker:

John Allison, Former President and CEO, Cato Institute; Former Chairman and CEO, BB&T
Introduction: Kevin Hales, President, Triangle Lawyers Chapter

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.]]>2878philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/congressional-redistricting-gerrymanderiUntil the 1960’s challenges to redistricting plans were generally considered to present non-justiciable political questions. Since then there have been several prominent court challenges and this term the Supreme Court is once more weighing the constitutionality of legislative districts, this time in Wisconsin, in Whitford v. Gill.
But beyond the important legal issues raised by these cases lies the impact redistricting may be having on the makeup and environment within the Legislative branch. Some contend that with advances in technology the partisan control of how districts are drawn has become too exacting and manipulative and resulted in a detrimental increase in polarization. Others argue that partisan redistricting has been a part of our system for over 200 years, other more important factors are driving Congressional dysfunction, and even if the current system is scrapped, no alternative could eliminate bias. Our panel will explore these and other important topics.
Featuring:

Jay Cost, Contributing Editor, Weekly Standard
Hon. Christopher Shays, Former Congressman
Moderator: Nathan Kaczmarek, Deputy Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13521386Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyCongressional redistricting is the process by which voter district boundaries are drawn for the election of representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives. Historically Congressional districts have been based on numerous factors including...Until the 1960’s challenges to redistricting plans were generally considered to present non-justiciable political questions. Since then there have been several prominent court challenges and this term the Supreme Court is once more weighing the constitutionality of legislative districts, this time in Wisconsin, in Whitford v. Gill.
But beyond the important legal issues raised by these cases lies the impact redistricting may be having on the makeup and environment within the Legislative branch. Some contend that with advances in technology the partisan control of how districts are drawn has become too exacting and manipulative and resulted in a detrimental increase in polarization. Others argue that partisan redistricting has been a part of our system for over 200 years, other more important factors are driving Congressional dysfunction, and even if the current system is scrapped, no alternative could eliminate bias. Our panel will explore these and other important topics.
Featuring:

Jay Cost, Contributing Editor, Weekly Standard
Hon. Christopher Shays, Former Congressman
Moderator: Nathan Kaczmarek, Deputy Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society]]>4403article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/race-and-sex-prime-movers-of-the-expansi
Prof. Gail Heriot, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Mr. Peter Kirsanow, Partner, Benesch Attorneys at Law
Prof. R. Shep Melnick, O'Neill Professor, Boston College, Department of Political Science
Prof. Ted Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law & Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North Carolina School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Rachel L. Brand, Associate Attorney General, United States Department of Justice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13431387Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:32:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyAdvocates of limited government are sometimes accused of being blind to issues of race and sex. Here's one way in which that might be true: Over the last few decades our legal system has been increasingly shaped by identity politics. Legislation often...
Prof. Gail Heriot, Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Mr. Peter Kirsanow, Partner, Benesch Attorneys at Law
Prof. R. Shep Melnick, O'Neill Professor, Boston College, Department of Political Science
Prof. Ted Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law & Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North Carolina School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Rachel L. Brand, Associate Attorney General, United States Department of Justice]]>2232civil rightscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-regulatory-state-of-the-internet
Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Dr. Roslyn Layton, Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Hon. Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Acting Chairman, Federal Trade Commission
Mr. Jonathan B. Sallet, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Mr. Jonathan Spalter, President & CEO, USTelecom
Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee, Fellow, Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution
Moderator: Hon. Stephen F. Williams, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13431427Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:40:39 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Internet has dynamically changed the way we live. It touches every sector of the U.S. and global economies. For two decades, it flourished in an environment devoid of heavy-handed regulatory oversight, resulting in $1.5 trillion in investments by...
Hon. Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Dr. Roslyn Layton, Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Hon. Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Acting Chairman, Federal Trade Commission
Mr. Jonathan B. Sallet, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Mr. Jonathan Spalter, President & CEO, USTelecom
Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee, Fellow, Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution
Moderator: Hon. Stephen F. Williams, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>6899telecommunications & electronicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iv-administrative-agencie
Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Philip Hamburger, Maurice & Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. John Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Gary Lawson, Philip S. Beck Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Prof. Kevin M. Stack, Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Chair in Law, Vanderbilt Law School
Moderator: Hon. Kevin Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13392579Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:18:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will examine the history of the emergence of the Administrative State and will ask whether even in a reformed fashion such a state can ever be consistent with the separation of powers. The panelists will each comment on the separation of...
Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Philip Hamburger, Maurice & Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Prof. John Harrison, James Madison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Gary Lawson, Philip S. Beck Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
Prof. Kevin M. Stack, Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Chair in Law, Vanderbilt Law School
Moderator: Hon. Kevin Newsom, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5812administrative law & regulatio,federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-administrative-state-and-its-discont
Prof. Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law, Director of the Constitutional Law Center; Stanford Law School and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institute
Mr. Stuart S. Taylor Jr., Contributing Editor, National Journal
Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School
Prof. Michael Uhlmann, Professor of Government, Claremont Graduate University
Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13389578Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:03:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyHow much leeway do agencies have in implementing federal law? What is the source of this leeway? In whom is it vested? What is the remedy for exceeding it? What are the consequences of exceeding it?Administrative agencies are comprised of numerous...
Prof. Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor of Law, Director of the Constitutional Law Center; Stanford Law School and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institute
Mr. Stuart S. Taylor Jr., Contributing Editor, National Journal
Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School
Prof. Michael Uhlmann, Professor of Government, Claremont Graduate University
Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>396administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/trying-cases-and-settlementFeaturing:

John Beisner, Partner, Skadden Arps LLP
Brian Jackson, Partner, Butler Snow LLP
Chris Seeger, Founding Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP
Jonathan D. Selbin, Partner, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Moderator: Jeffrey B. Clark, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13389522Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:55:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyMultidistrict litigation (“MDL”) accounts for nearly half of all civil cases in federal courts. Although MDLs were designed to be efficient mechanisms for “coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings,” in some instances...Featuring:

John Beisner, Partner, Skadden Arps LLP
Brian Jackson, Partner, Butler Snow LLP
Chris Seeger, Founding Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP
Jonathan D. Selbin, Partner, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Moderator: Jeffrey B. Clark, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP]]>3950litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/general-reform-ideas-and-pending-legislaFeaturing:

Prof. Jaime Dodge, Director, The Institute for Complex Litigation & Mass Claims, Emory Law School
Prof. Maria Glover, Associate Professor of Law, Georgetown Law Center
Prof. Francis McGovern, Professor of Law, Duke Law School
Kate Comerford Todd, Former Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, U.S. Chamber Litigation Center
Moderator: Mary Nold Larimore, Partner, IceMiller LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13389470Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:49:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyMultidistrict litigation (“MDL”) accounts for nearly half of all civil cases in federal courts. Although MDLs were designed to be efficient mechanisms for “coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings,” in some instances...Featuring:

Prof. Jaime Dodge, Director, The Institute for Complex Litigation & Mass Claims, Emory Law School
Prof. Maria Glover, Associate Professor of Law, Georgetown Law Center
Prof. Francis McGovern, Professor of Law, Duke Law School
Kate Comerford Todd, Former Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, U.S. Chamber Litigation Center
Moderator: Mary Nold Larimore, Partner, IceMiller LLP]]>5107litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/eliminating-meritless-claimsFeaturing:

David Bernick, Partner, Paul Weiss LLP
Honorable Eduardo Robreno, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Chris Seeger, Founding Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP
Andrew J. Trask, Senior Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator: Doug Smith, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13389404Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:39:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyMultidistrict litigation (“MDL”) accounts for nearly half of all civil cases in federal courts. Although MDLs were designed to be efficient mechanisms for “coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings,” in some instances...Featuring:

David Bernick, Partner, Paul Weiss LLP
Honorable Eduardo Robreno, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Chris Seeger, Founding Partner, Seeger Weiss LLP
Andrew J. Trask, Senior Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator: Doug Smith, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP]]>5332litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/are-mdls-working-an-assessment-of-centraFeaturing:

Malini Moorthy, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Bayer
Timothy A. Pratt, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Boston Scientific Corporation
Dan Troy, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, GSK
Moderator: Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University School of Law]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13389385Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:36:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyMultidistrict litigation (“MDL”) accounts for nearly half of all civil cases in federal courts. Although MDLs were designed to be efficient mechanisms for “coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings,” in some instances...Featuring:

Malini Moorthy, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Bayer
Timothy A. Pratt, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Boston Scientific Corporation
Dan Troy, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, GSK
Moderator: Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University School of Law]]>5107litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-libel-law
Mr. Paul Alan Levy, Attorney, Public Citizen Litigation Group
Ms. Libby Locke, Partner, Clare Locke LLC
Prof. Rodney A. Smolla, Dean and Professor of Law, Widener University Delaware School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California Los Angeles School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Jerry E. Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13386455Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:50:18 +0000The Federalist SocietyLibel law leads two lives. Most famously, there is the life of presidential candidates and the New York Times; of celebrities and the National Enquirer; of exposes in Rolling Stone. The rules here seem settled, with the “actual malice" standard...
Mr. Paul Alan Levy, Attorney, Public Citizen Litigation Group
Ms. Libby Locke, Partner, Clare Locke LLC
Prof. Rodney A. Smolla, Dean and Professor of Law, Widener University Delaware School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California Los Angeles School of Law
Moderator: Hon. Jerry E. Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5405first amendment,free speech & election lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/comparative-counterterrorism-surveillanc
Dr. August Hanning, Former State Secretary, The Federal Interior Ministry, Federal Republic of Germany
Mr. Robert Hannigan, Former Director, Government Communications Headquarters, United Kingdom
Hon. Michael Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and former United States Attorney General
Hon. Nathan A. Sales, Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism, United States Department of State
Moderator: Prof. Jamil N. Jaffer, Adjunct Professor, NSI Founder, and Director, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13384887Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:30:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyToday, every bar, restaurant, sidewalk, road and bridge anywhere in the world has become a terrorist target. Attacks are often conducted by lone wolves or small cells. This makes the acquisition and sharing of intelligence by government agencies an...
Dr. August Hanning, Former State Secretary, The Federal Interior Ministry, Federal Republic of Germany
Mr. Robert Hannigan, Former Director, Government Communications Headquarters, United Kingdom
Hon. Michael Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and former United States Attorney General
Hon. Nathan A. Sales, Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism, United States Department of State
Moderator: Prof. Jamil N. Jaffer, Adjunct Professor, NSI Founder, and Director, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University]]>5857international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/environmental-law-without-congress-are-a
Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Prof. Donald J. Kochan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Chapman University School of Law
Prof. Robert V. Percival, Professor of Law and Director, Environmental Law Program, University of Maryland School of Law
Prof. Michael P. Vandenbergh, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of Law and Director, Climate Change Research Network Co-director, Energy, Environment and Land Use Program, Vanderbilt Law School
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13384777Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:08:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyIt has long been understood that broad congressional delegations of rulemaking authority have empowered administrative agencies to play a robust role in setting policy priorities for many subjects, including the environment. This phenomenon is even...
Prof. Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Prof. Donald J. Kochan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Chapman University School of Law
Prof. Robert V. Percival, Professor of Law and Director, Environmental Law Program, University of Maryland School of Law
Prof. Michael P. Vandenbergh, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of Law and Director, Climate Change Research Network Co-director, Energy, Environment and Land Use Program, Vanderbilt Law School
Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>4271environmental & energy lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/conservative-public-interest-litigation-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13384760Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:00:11 +0000The Federalist Society2913administrative law & regulatio,litigationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/using-the-licensing-power-of-the-adminis
Ms. Paulette Brown, Partner, Locke Lord LLP; Immediate Past President, American Bar Association
Mr. Stephen Gillers, Elihu Root Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
Prof. Ronald D. Rotunda, Professor, Doy and Dee Henley Chair and Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
Hon. Ken Paxton, State Attorney General, Texas
Moderator: Hon. G. Barry Anderson, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court

Professor Rotunda's PowerPoint Slides]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13376240Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:51:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyAt its August 2016 meeting in San Francisco, the American Bar Association approved a major change to its Rules of Professional Conduct that will affect all lawyers if adopted by their licensing states. In pertinent part, the new Rule 8.4(g) would make...
Ms. Paulette Brown, Partner, Locke Lord LLP; Immediate Past President, American Bar Association
Mr. Stephen Gillers, Elihu Root Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
Prof. Ronald D. Rotunda, Professor, Doy and Dee Henley Chair and Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
Hon. Ken Paxton, State Attorney General, Texas
Moderator: Hon. G. Barry Anderson, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court

Professor Rotunda's PowerPoint Slides]]>5351professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/tenth-annual-rosenkranz-debate-lochner-vThe Tenth Annual Rosenkranz Debate was held on November 18, 2017, during The Federalist Society's 2017 National Lawyers Convention.

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13372422Mon, 20 Nov 2017 03:19:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyRESOLVED: Lochner v. New York: Still Crazy After All These Years. The Tenth Annual Rosenkranz Debate was held on November 18, 2017, during The Federalist Society's 2017 National Lawyers Convention. Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law,...The Tenth Annual Rosenkranz Debate was held on November 18, 2017, during The Federalist Society's 2017 National Lawyers Convention.

Prof. Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory, Georgetown University Law Center
Moderator: Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society]]>5137constitution,due process,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/special-session-scalia-speaks-reflection
Prof. Rachel E. Barkow, Segal Family Professor of Regulatory Law and Policy; Faculty Director, Center on the Administration of Criminal Law, New York University School of Law
Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Mr. Christopher J. Scalia, Editor, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived
Mr. M. Edward Whelan III, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center and Editor, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13372319Mon, 20 Nov 2017 02:58:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyChristopher J. Scalia and Edward Whelan have published a definitive collection of beloved Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's finest speeches. The book, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived, covers a breadth of topics,...
Prof. Rachel E. Barkow, Segal Family Professor of Regulatory Law and Policy; Faculty Director, Center on the Administration of Criminal Law, New York University School of Law
Hon. Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Mr. Christopher J. Scalia, Editor, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived
Mr. M. Edward Whelan III, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center and Editor, Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived
Moderator: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>3500constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iii-the-executive-branch-
Prof. Aditya Bamzai, Associate Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Susan Dudley, Director, Regulatory Studies Center & Distinguished Professor of Practice, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, George Washington University
Prof. Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University
Hon. Neomi Rao, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, The Office of Management and Budget
Moderator: Hon. David Barron, United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13365879Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:03:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn recent decades, the President has sought to control the regulatory state through the Office of Management and Budget and through the office within OMB known as OIRA. This panel will discuss whether that is a positive development, and whether...
Prof. Aditya Bamzai, Associate Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Susan Dudley, Director, Regulatory Studies Center & Distinguished Professor of Practice, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, George Washington University
Prof. Lisa Heinzerling, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Professor of Law, Georgetown University
Hon. Neomi Rao, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, The Office of Management and Budget
Moderator: Hon. David Barron, United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Introduction: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>6246administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-administrative-state-and-religious-f
Prof. William P. Marshall, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Mr. Mark L. Rienzi, Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Professor of Law, Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Ms. Melissa Rogers, Nonresident Senior Fellow in Governance Studies, The Brookings Institute
Mr. Roger Severino, Director, Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: Hon. Diarmuid O'Scannlain, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13365291Sat, 18 Nov 2017 21:55:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyAt both the federal and state levels, bureaucrats wield power to make decisions that substantially impact the exercise of religion. From interpreting and enforcing public accommodations laws to administering vast regulatory regimes and deciding how...
Prof. William P. Marshall, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
Mr. Mark L. Rienzi, Senior Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Professor of Law, Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Ms. Melissa Rogers, Nonresident Senior Fellow in Governance Studies, The Brookings Institute
Mr. Roger Severino, Director, Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: Hon. Diarmuid O'Scannlain, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>5117religious libertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/has-the-administrative-state-usurped-the
Prof. Gregory Dolin, Co-director of the Center for Medicine and Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
Prof. John F. Duffy, Samuel H. McCoy II Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Arti K. Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Mr. Robert Greene Sterne, Director, Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Moderator: Hon. F. Scott Kieff, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School, and former Commissioner, United States International Trade Commission]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13365214Sat, 18 Nov 2017 21:33:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn 2011, Congress created a new administrative tribunal in the U.S. Patent Office with the power to cancel previously granted patents, called the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). The PTAB has become a flashpoint of controversy. Some companies...
Prof. Gregory Dolin, Co-director of the Center for Medicine and Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
Prof. John F. Duffy, Samuel H. McCoy II Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
Prof. Arti K. Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law
Mr. Robert Greene Sterne, Director, Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox PLLC
Moderator: Hon. F. Scott Kieff, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School, and former Commissioner, United States International Trade Commission]]>5105intellectual propertycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/17th-annual-barbara-k-olson-memorial-lec
Mr. Donald F. McGahn, II, White House Counsel
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society

For more on Barbara Olson and the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture Series, follow this link.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13362558Sat, 18 Nov 2017 15:07:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown into...
Mr. Donald F. McGahn, II, White House Counsel
Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society

For more on Barbara Olson and the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture Series, follow this link.]]>2802cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/financial-regulation-the-apotheosis-of-t
Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law
Prof. Hal S. Scott, Nomura Professor of International Financial Systems and Director, Program on International Financial Systems, Harvard Law School
Mr. Peter J. Wallison, Senior Fellow, Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Prof. Arthur E. Wilmarth, Jr., Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13362512Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:59:51 +0000The Federalist SocietyConcern with “the regulatory state" often focuses on reforms to formal institutional structures and legal doctrines such as Chevron deference. But arguably these formal constraints only touch the tip of the iceberg regarding the issues of...
Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law
Prof. Hal S. Scott, Nomura Professor of International Financial Systems and Director, Program on International Financial Systems, Harvard Law School
Mr. Peter J. Wallison, Senior Fellow, Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Prof. Arthur E. Wilmarth, Jr., Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Hon. Carlos T. Bea, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit]]>4955administrative law & regulatio,financial servicescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-attorney-general-jeff-session
Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General
Introduction: Hon. Ed Meese, former United States Attorney General]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13362281Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:30:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyAttorney General Jeff Sessions delivered this address at the 2017 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, DC. He was introduced by former Attorney General Ed Meese. Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General Introduction: Hon. Ed Meese,...
Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General
Introduction: Hon. Ed Meese, former United States Attorney General]]>1884constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-epa-administrator-scott-pruit
Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Intoduction: Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13361907Sat, 18 Nov 2017 13:17:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyEPA Administrator Scott Pruitt delivered this address at the 2017 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, DC. He was introduced by Ambassador C. Boyden Gray. Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Intoduction: Hon. C....
Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Intoduction: Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates]]>1518environmental & energy lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-congress-and-the-adminhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13361661Sat, 18 Nov 2017 07:45:00 +0000The Federalist Society6740administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/what-should-be-done-to-address-rising-cr
Dr. John S. Baker, Jr., Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Ms. Heather Childs, Vice President & Compliance Counsel, Capital One
Mr. Adam Gelb, Director, Public Safety Performance Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Hon. Michael Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton and former United States Attorney General
Mr. George J. Terwilliger III, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator: Hon. David Stras, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13358911Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:48:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyWe have seen two consecutive years of an alarming increase in violent crime, at least in some major urban areas. This comes after an entire generation of decreasing crime, to the point that crime rates are half what they were in the early 1990's. Why...
Dr. John S. Baker, Jr., Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Ms. Heather Childs, Vice President & Compliance Counsel, Capital One
Mr. Adam Gelb, Director, Public Safety Performance Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Hon. Michael Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton and former United States Attorney General
Mr. George J. Terwilliger III, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator: Hon. David Stras, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court]]>5380criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-future-of-antitrust
Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law and President, Cass & Associates, PC
Prof. Daniel Crane, Frederick Paul Furth Sr. Professor of Law, The University of Michigan Law School
Hon. Douglas H. Ginsburg, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Mr. Jonathan S. Kanter, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Mr. Barry C. Lynn, Executive Director, Open Markets Institute
Moderator: Hon. Brett Kavanaugh, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13358033Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:32:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyAs an advisor to Woodrow Wilson, Louis Brandeis observed that “We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." Concerns about market concentration – with particular focus...
Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law and President, Cass & Associates, PC
Prof. Daniel Crane, Frederick Paul Furth Sr. Professor of Law, The University of Michigan Law School
Hon. Douglas H. Ginsburg, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Mr. Jonathan S. Kanter, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Mr. Barry C. Lynn, Executive Director, Open Markets Institute
Moderator: Hon. Brett Kavanaugh, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit]]>4237corporations,securities & antitrustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-everyone-now-for-federalism
Prof. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service and Director, Center for Jurisprudence, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
Dean Heather K. Gerken, Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Abbe R. Gluck, Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, Yale
Law School
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law, School George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13357737Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:50:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyPresident Trump's administration has helped renew interest in federalism among Democrats and liberals. Is there now more opportunity for cross-ideological support for this important structure of the Constitution? Or do continuing divisions on the...
Prof. John Eastman, Henry Salvatori Professor of Law and Community Service and Director, Center for Jurisprudence, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
Dean Heather K. Gerken, Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Prof. Abbe R. Gluck, Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, Yale
Law School
Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law, School George Mason University
Moderator: Hon. William H. Pryor Jr., United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit]]>5330federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-administrative-agencies
Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Clayton J. and Henry R. Barber Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Linda D. Jellum, Ellison C. Palmer Professor of Tax Law, Mercer University School of Law
Prof. Jennifer L. Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Gillian Metzger, Stanley H. Fuld Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Moderator: Hon. Edith Jones, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13357639Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:40:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyStatutory administrative law judges (ALJ) located within each agency adjudicate administrative law cases brought by agency enforcement personnel, located in the same building as the judges. These judges do not enjoy tenure during good behavior or an...
Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Clayton J. and Henry R. Barber Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Prof. Linda D. Jellum, Ellison C. Palmer Professor of Tax Law, Mercer University School of Law
Prof. Jennifer L. Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Prof. Gillian Metzger, Stanley H. Fuld Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Moderator: Hon. Edith Jones, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>6371administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-remarks-by-senator-tom-cotton
Hon. Tom Cotton, United States Senate
Introduction: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13357453Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:05:07 +0000The Federalist SocietySenator Tom Cotton opened the 2017 National Lawyers Convention on November 16 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. He was introduced by Dean Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society. Hon. Tom Cotton,...
Hon. Tom Cotton, United States Senate
Introduction: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society]]>2354administrative law & regulatiocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-view-from-the-top-dol-eeoc-and-nlrb
Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary, United States Department of Labor
Hon. Nicholas C. Geale, Chief of Staff and Acting Solicitor, United States Department of Labor
Hon. Victoria A. Lipnic, Commissioner and Acting Chair, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Hon. Philip A. Miscimarra, Chairman, National Labor Relations Board
Moderator: Hon. John K. Bush, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13357863Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:00:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThrough regulation and enforcement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board and U.S. Department of Labor can have a significant negative or positive impact on our economy. The Trump Administration had a quick start...
Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary, United States Department of Labor
Hon. Nicholas C. Geale, Chief of Staff and Acting Solicitor, United States Department of Labor
Hon. Victoria A. Lipnic, Commissioner and Acting Chair, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Hon. Philip A. Miscimarra, Chairman, National Labor Relations Board
Moderator: Hon. John K. Bush, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit]]>5056labor & employment lawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/foreign-sovereigns-and-innovation-job-crhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13260411Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:37:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyMany are noting an increased use of antitrust enforcement by foreign governments, particularly in Asia, to regulate intellectual property licensing activity of U.S. companies. The U.S. economy relies on longstanding principles of private markets and...4877intellectual property,international law & tradecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-three-federalism-as-a-check-on-exeSpeakers:

Caitlin Halligan, Partner, Gibson Dunn; Former New York Solicitor General
Scott Keller, Texas Solicitor General
Prof. Ernest Young, Alston & Bird Professor of Law, Duke University
Moderator: Hon. Jeff Brown, Supreme Court of Texas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13345594Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyEPA regulatory power, voting rights and redistricting, federal directives regarding transgender persons, the constitutionality of ACA provisions, and seized execution drugs. Texas, often joined by other states, sued the federal government at least...Speakers:

Caitlin Halligan, Partner, Gibson Dunn; Former New York Solicitor General
Scott Keller, Texas Solicitor General
Prof. Ernest Young, Alston & Bird Professor of Law, Duke University
Moderator: Hon. Jeff Brown, Supreme Court of Texas]]>4676federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-senator-john-cornynhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/13345437Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyKeynote: Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Senator, TXIntroduction: Charles Eskridge, Partner, Quinn Emanuel2929federalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-two-ethics-in-the-executive-branchSpeakers:

Bobby Burchfield, Partner, King & Spalding
Adam White, Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Director of the Center for Study of the Administrative State at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School
Tobi Young, General Counsel, Staff Secretary, and Secretary of the Board, George W. Bush Presidential Center
Moderator: Hon. Jennifer Elrod, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13344742Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:40:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe greater the power of the Executive, the greater the imperative to adhere to the highest ethical standards in the execution of the Executive’s duties. A proposition likely to garner widespread support in theory; but as they say, the devil is...Speakers:

Bobby Burchfield, Partner, King & Spalding
Adam White, Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Director of the Center for Study of the Administrative State at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School
Tobi Young, General Counsel, Staff Secretary, and Secretary of the Board, George W. Bush Presidential Center
Moderator: Hon. Jennifer Elrod, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>4447administrative law & regulatio,federalism,professional responsibility &cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-one-executive-power-over-immigrati
Allyson Ho – Partner, Morgan Lewis
Brantley Starr - Deputy First Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas
Andre Segura – Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas
Moderator: Hon. Jerry Smith – U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13344919Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:15:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat is the constitutional and statutory scope of the Executive Branch’s power in the area of immigration? And how does the Executive’s enforcement, or lack of enforcement, of immigration law impact states and local cities? This panel is...
Allyson Ho – Partner, Morgan Lewis
Brantley Starr - Deputy First Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas
Andre Segura – Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Texas
Moderator: Hon. Jerry Smith – U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit]]>5709civil rights,constitution,federalism,international & national securcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-statutory-authority-and-sexual-asFeaturing:

Wendy Murphy, Adjunct Professor of Sexual Violence Law at New England Law|Boston
Stuart Taylor, Contributing Editor, National Journal
Moderator: Prof. Renee Lettow Lerner, Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor, George Washington University Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13220039Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:23:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn Wednesday, October 4th at noon in the Moot Court Room the GW Federalist Society Chapter will host a timely debate on the Statutory Authority of Sexual Assault inspired by the ongoing discussion of how the Department of Education is pursuing sexual...Featuring:

Wendy Murphy, Adjunct Professor of Sexual Violence Law at New England Law|Boston
Stuart Taylor, Contributing Editor, National Journal
Moderator: Prof. Renee Lettow Lerner, Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor, George Washington University Law School]]>3613article i initiative,criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/shakespeare-and-the-law-measure-for-measThe Federalist Society, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and McCarter & English, LLP present their 15th Annual Shakespeare and the Law program featuring a staged reading of Measure by Measure followed by a discussion of the legal and political issues addressed in the play and their application to today's headlines.
Hosted by:

Justice Charles Canady, Florida Supreme Court
Judge Jeffrey Sutton, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Participants Include:

Chief Judge Patti Saris, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Nathaniel Gorton, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Timothy Hillman, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Dennis Saylor IV, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Douglas Woodlock, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Rya Zobel, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Justice Kimberly Budd, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Justice Robert Cordy, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (retired)
Justice, Judith Cowin, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (retired)
Judge William Meade, Massachusetts Appeals Court
Judge Eric Neyman, Massachusetts Appeals Court

Directed by:

Steven Maler, Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Produced by:

Daniel J. Kelly, Partner at McCarter & English]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13136780Thu, 26 Oct 2017 20:32:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presentShakespeare’s Measure by Measure and the Art of Judging. The Federalist Society, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and McCarter & English, LLP present their 15th Annual...The Federalist Society, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and McCarter & English, LLP present their 15th Annual Shakespeare and the Law program featuring a staged reading of Measure by Measure followed by a discussion of the legal and political issues addressed in the play and their application to today's headlines.
Hosted by:

Justice Charles Canady, Florida Supreme Court
Judge Jeffrey Sutton, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Participants Include:

Chief Judge Patti Saris, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Nathaniel Gorton, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Timothy Hillman, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Dennis Saylor IV, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Douglas Woodlock, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Judge Rya Zobel, Massachusetts U.S. District Court
Justice Kimberly Budd, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Justice Robert Cordy, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (retired)
Justice, Judith Cowin, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (retired)
Judge William Meade, Massachusetts Appeals Court
Judge Eric Neyman, Massachusetts Appeals Court

Directed by:

Steven Maler, Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Produced by:

Daniel J. Kelly, Partner at McCarter & English]]>8819cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-preview-what-is-in-store-f_4https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12963463Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:30:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyOctober 2nd will mark the first day of oral arguments for the 2017 Supreme Court term. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving Federal Courts, redistricting, the First Amendment, election law, business law, class actions,...5673constitution,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/income-inequality-is-it-fair-or-unfairhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12961195Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:32:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Yale Federalist Society presents a conversation and Q&A on income inequality. Is it fair or unfair? -- Featuring: Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Chairman, Ayn Rand Institute and Author, "Equal Is Unfair" -- and -- Prof. Daniel Markovits, Guido...5546civil rights,constitution,federalism & separation of pow,financial services & e-commerc,philosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/funding-the-government-the-budget-proceshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12960894Sat, 23 Sep 2017 03:20:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyEach year, the U.S. Congress is responsible for developing a federal budget and must pass 12 bills to appropriate the next year’s discretionary federal spending. These bills reflect the priorities of the Members and the Congressional budget process is...4532article i initiativecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-with-senator-rand-paulhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/12960818Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:08:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe George Washington University Law School (GW) Federalist Society Chapter presents a conversation with United States Senator Rand Paul moderated by GW Professor Orin Kerr. Senator Paul will discuss Congressional authority under Article I and will...2558article i initiative,constitutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/occupational-licensing-antitrust-and-innhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170814_OccupationalLicensingAntitrustandInnovation892017.mp3Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:27:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyEvery state has laws or regulations that require individuals seeking to offer a certain service to the public first to obtain approval from the state before they may operate in the state. Recent years have seen a significant proliferation of such...4164cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2017-annual-supreme-court-round-up-7-13-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170728_2017AnnualSupremeCourtRoundUp7132017.mp3Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:34:12 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 13, 2017, Miguel Estrada of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP delivered the Annual Supreme Court Round Up at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.5182cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-constitutional-war-powers-of-the-exehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170713_TheConstitutionalWarPowersoftheExecutiveandLegislativeBranches772017.mp3Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:24:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat kind of war power does the Constitution grant the President and Congress? What limitations apply to each branch concerning the power to declare war and the use of military force? Over time, how has the Framers’ understanding been followed and in...4932cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/beyond-the-yates-memo-a-new-era-of-enforhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170616_BeyondtheYatesMemo6162017.mp3Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:30:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn this sequel to our panel last year on “The Limits of Federal Criminal Law,” we ask a distinguished panel to discuss how enforcement policy is evolving under Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Is the Yates Memo targeting individual employees of a...4579cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-state-of-antitrust-enforcement-6-9-2http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170616_TheStateofAntitrustEnforcement692017.mp3Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:50:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyAntitrust policy during much of the Obama Administration was a continuation of the Bush Administration’s minimal involvement in the market. However, at the end of President Obama’s term, there was a significant pivot to investigations and blocks of...5382cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-mick-mulvaney-5-17-20http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_KeynoteAddressbyMickMulvaney5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:07:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...2162cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-barriers-to-the-american-innovation-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_TheBarrierstotheAmericanInnovationEconomy5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:05:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with this opening address by...5328cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/judicial-deference-and-congressional-acthttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_JudicialDeferenceandCongressionalAction5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:03:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...5572cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-the-modern-congress-doing-more-harm-thttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_IstheModernCongressDoingMoreHarmThanGood5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:01:01 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...4118cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/influence-of-individual-members-of-congrhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_InfluenceofIndividualMembersofCongressonAgencies5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:58:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...5117cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/congressional-oversight-of-voting-rightshttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_CongressionalOversightofVotingRights5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:56:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...4763cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-unitary-executive-through-presidentshttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_TheUnitaryExecutivethroughPresidentsBushObamaandTrump5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:52:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...5241cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/what-is-congress-doing-to-reassert-its-phttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_WhatisCongressDoingtoReassertitsPowerOverAgencies5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:51:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator...3586cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/opening-address-by-senator-mike-lee-5-17http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170606_OpeningAddressbySenatorMikeLee5172017.mp3Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:47:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with this opening address by...1847cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/interpreting-state-constitutions-3-31-20http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170425_InterpretingStateConstitutions3312017.mp3Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:37:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyState courts are often faced with cases raising arguments under state and federal law. If there are similar provisions in both the United States Constitution and the Ohio Constitution, how should judges interpret these provisions? Must they be...3768cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/fighting-federal-encroachment-3-31-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170425_FightingFederalEncroachment3312017.mp3Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:28:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn our nation's federalist system, the federal government's powers are limited to those that have been prescribed by the U.S Constitution, with additional powers reserved to the states. In recent years, state attorneys general have served as a robust...4417cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/inaugural-ohio-chapters-conference-keynohttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170425_KeynoteAddressbyJDVance3312017.mp3Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:17:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe keynote address at the Inaugural Ohio Chapters Conference was delivered at the Athletic Club of Columbus on Friday, March 31, 2017, by J.D. Vance, Author of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis. He was introduced by Jedidiah...2879cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/convention-of-the-states-3-31-2017Introduction: Matthew Byrne, President, Cincinnati Lawyers Chapter.]]>http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170425_ConventionoftheStates3312017.mp3Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:10:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyArticle V of the United States Constitution permits state legislatures to call a constitutional convention to consider amendments to the Constitution. State legislatures have never utilized this procedure. Calls for an Article V Convention have...Introduction: Matthew Byrne, President, Cincinnati Lawyers Chapter.]]>4187cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/panel-discussion-of-dc-confidential-insihttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170424_PanelDiscussionofDCConfidential4192017.mp3Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:11:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn Professor David Schoenbrod’s new book DC CONFIDENTIAL: Inside the Five Tricks of Washington, he asserts that in the 1960s, elected officials in Congress and the White House figured out a system for enacting laws and spending programs—one that lets...4773cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/state-around-market-action-and-ferc-the-Moderator: Tony Clark, Former FERC Commissioner, Senior Advisor, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP.]]>http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170424_StateAroundMarketActionandFERC4182017.mp3Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:06:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyFor the past two decades, the U.S. has experimented with “market”-based competitive wholesale electric markets. Through FERC-superintended regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs), large regions of the...Moderator: Tony Clark, Former FERC Commissioner, Senior Advisor, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP.]]>5331cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-of-economic-liberty-in-the-unit_1http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170330_TheRoleofEconomicLibertyintheUnitedStates3282017.mp3Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:45:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society hosted a lunch and discussion on the role of Economic Liberty in the United States on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. -- Today, many job-seeking Americans and companies face significant government barriers that restrict their full...3667cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-of-economic-liberty-in-the-unithttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170330_TheRoleofEconomicLibertyintheUnitedStatesSenatorTedCruzKeynoteAddress3282017.mp3Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:42:57 +0000The Federalist SocietySenator Ted Cruz gives the keynote address to open the Federalist Society's lunch and discussion on the role of Economic Liberty in the United States on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Senator Cruz was introduced by Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President &...2443cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-richard-epstein-3-4-2http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170315_KeynoteAddressbyRichardEpstein342017.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:36:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyProfessor Richard Epstein delivered the keynote address titled "A common lawyer looks at the constitutional protection for freedom of speech" during the 2017 National Student Symposium at Columbia Law School on Saturday, March 4, 2017. -- The theme...2563cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/universities-and-the-first-amendment-3-4http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170315_UniversitiesandtheFirstAmendment342017.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:29:34 +0000The Federalist SocietyUniversities have long been thought of, and cherished, as places for the free exchange of ideas. This idea has, however, come under pressure. Student groups have now routinely exercised pressure to keep people who they disagree with off campus. And...6170cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/religious-liberty-after-the-usccr-reporthttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170315_ReligiousLibertyaftertheUSCCRReport342017.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:27:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn September, 2016, the United States Commission on Civil Rights released a report entitled Peaceful Coexistence: Reconciling Nondiscrimination Principles with Civil Liberties. In the report, the USCCR concluded that religious exercise is in tension...6110cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/aba-model-rule-8-4-3-4-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170315_ABAModelRule84342017.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:24:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn August 2016, the American Bar Association (ABA) added new anti-discrimination guidelines for lawyers to its Model Rules of Professional Conduct through section 8.4. This section now binds lawyers to adhere to particular speech codes in the many...4535cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/campaign-finance-and-free-speech-3-4-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170315_CampaignFinanceandFreeSpeech342017.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:20:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyCongress' passage of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 did not end the debate on campaign finance. Instead, it arguably created more legal questions than it did answers. -- The Act's passage quickly unleashed subsequent litigation,...6071cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/privacy-and-freedom-of-the-press-3-3-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170315_PrivacyandFreedomofthePress332017.mp3Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:17:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Internet has made information not only much more accessible, it has allowed almost anyone to be a provider of such information. -- This has not been without consequence: the refusal to take down an obscene video led to an eye-popping $140...6699cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/remarks-by-vice-president-michael-r-penchttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170210_RemarksbyVicePresidentMichaelPence242017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:12:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyThese remarks were given by the Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States on February 4, 2017, at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -- Vice President Pence was welcomed by Eugene B. Meyer, President of the Federalist...2188cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/combating-federal-overreach-2-4-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170209_CombatingFederalOverreach242017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:10:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel, Combating Federal Overreach, was held on February 4, 2017, at the 2017 Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. -- Featuring: Amit Agarwal, Solicitor General,...5325cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-mike-lee-2-4-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170209_AddressbySenatorMikeLee242017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:09:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis address by the Honorable Mike Lee (U.S. Senator, Utah) was given on February 4, 2017, at the 2017 Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Introduction by Jesse...2991cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/government-ethics-and-corruption-2-4-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170209_GovernmentEthicsandCorruption242017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:07:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel, Government Ethics & Corruption, was held on February 4, 2017, at the 2017 Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. -- Featuring: Nick Cox, Florida Statewide...5224cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/florida-and-the-future-of-trade-policy-2http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170209_FloridaandtheFutureofTradePolicy242017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:05:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel, Florida and the Future of Trade Policy, was held on February 4, 2017, at the 2017 Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. -- Featuring: Alice Ancona, Director...4274cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-marco-rubio-2-3-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170209_AddressbySenatorMarcoRubio232017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:03:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis address by the Honorable Marco Rubio (U.S. Senator, Florida) was given on February 3, 2017, at the 2017 Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Introduction by William...1601cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-legacy-of-justice-scalia-2-3-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170209_TheLegacyofJusticeScalia232017.mp3Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:01:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel, The Legacy of Justice Scalia, was held on February 3, 2017, at the 2017 Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's BoardWalk Inn at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. -- Featuring: Prof. John Baker, Professor...5895cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/debate-state-blaine-amendments-1-28-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170206_DebateStateBlaineAmendments1282017.mp3Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:46:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Pauley. The case questions whether the exclusion of churches from an otherwise neutral and secular aid program violates the First Amendment’s guarantee...3533cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/conversation-with-state-supreme-court-juhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170206_ConversationwithStateSupremeCourtJustices1282017.mp3Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:44:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat is the proper role of the State judiciary when considering questions of federal law? If there are independent and adequate federal and State grounds, on which basis should a state supreme court decide a case? -- This panel was part of the 2017...3803cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/litigating-state-constitutional-issues-1http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170206_LitigatingStateConstitutionalIssues1282017.mp3Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:41:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe past forty years have seen a surge in efforts to litigate under state constitutional provisions furthering individual liberties. Panelists could look to numerous examples of differences between the state and federal constitutions (examples include...5405cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/forty-years-later-the-brennan-article-anhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170206_FortyYearsLaterTheBrennanArticleandStateConstitutions1282017.mp3Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:38:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn 1977, the publication of Justice William Brennan’s article, “State Constitutions and the Protection of Individual Rights,” provoked many litigators to look to the state courts to enhance individual liberties beyond the scope of the federal...4703cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/house-judiciary-committee-agenda-2-1-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170204_HouseJudiciaryCommitteeAgenda212017.mp3Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:35:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyCongressman Goodlatte discusses the House Judiciary Committee's agenda for the 115th Congress. He delivered these remarks on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Hon. Bob Goodlatte, United States...2880cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/will-international-law-matter-to-the-truhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170127_WillInternationalLawMattertotheTrumpAdministration1232017.mp3Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:18:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's Practice Group and Student Divisions and the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) are pleased to present a half-day conference on the future of international and national law under freshly inaugurated...4201cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/alliances-and-interventions-1-23-2017http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170127_AlliancesandInterventions1232017.mp3Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:16:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's Practice Group and Student Divisions and the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) are pleased to present a half-day conference on the future of international and national law under freshly inaugurated...5251cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/what-is-the-future-of-trade-law-1-23-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170127_WhatistheFutureofTradeLaw1232017.mp3Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:11:09 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Federalist Society's Practice Group and Student Divisions and the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) are pleased to present a half-day conference on the future of international and national law under freshly inaugurated...5445cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/dear-colleague-guidance-letters-consent-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170119_DearColleagueGuidanceLettersConsentDecreesandotheradminlawinnovations162017.mp3Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:57:51 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will discuss administrative agencies’ increasing use of devices such as guidance letters, consent decrees, and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (instead of final rules or adjudications issued with APA procedural protections) as mechanisms for...6134cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-thirteenth-amendment-150-years-laterhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170119_TheThirteenthAmendment150YearsLater152017.mp3Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:55:51 +0000The Federalist SocietyDecember 2015 marked 150 years since the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment—an occasion of singular moral, political, and legal importance in American history. This panel reflects on that past with an eye toward the future. While the Amendment...6392cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/young-legal-scholars-paper-presentationshttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170119_YoungLegalScholarsPaperPresentations152017.mp3Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:53:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel was held on January 5, 2017 during the 19th Annual Faculty Conference in San Francisco, CA. -- Young Legal Scholars Paper Presentations -- Prof. Daniel Hemel (University of Chicago Law School) & Prof. Aaron Nielson (Brigham Young...6842cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-past-and-future-of-the-criminal-and-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170119_ThePastandFutureoftheCriminalandCivilJury152017.mp3Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:51:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis debate will discuss the proper role of the criminal and civil jury in modern America and as understood at the Founding. It was held on January 5, 2017 during the 19th Annual Faculty Conference in San Francisco, CA. -- Luncheon Debate: The Past...5639cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/corpus-linguistics-and-legal-interpretathttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20170119_CorpusLinguisticsandLegalInterpretation152017.mp3Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:48:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel is about “corpus linguistics,” a technique that involves the use of computer searches of large collections of texts, or corpora, to determine meaning by reference to usage. It will discuss this technique’s potential value and limitations in...6393cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-limits-of-federal-criminal-law-12-8-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161209_TheLimitsofFederalCriminalLaw1282016.mp3Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:14:59 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn the last year, the Department of Justice lost three major cases against Fed Ex, Vascular Solutions and Warner Chilcott. Critics argue that each case was an example of over-enforcement by DOJ and overcriminalization by Congress. Proponents assert...4900cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/roundtable-areas-of-constitutional-doctrhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161124_ROUNDTABLEAreasofConstitutionalDoctrineTransformedShowcasePanelIV11192016.mp3Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:03:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe final Showcase panel examines Justice Scalia's transformation of five very important areas of Supreme Court doctrine. First, Justice Scalia transformed freedom of expression doctrine by entrenching a rule of viewpoint neutrality in place of...7055cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ninth-annual-rosenkranz-debate-hostile-ehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161124_NinthAnnualRosenkranzDebateHostileEnvironmentLawandtheFirstAmendment11192016.mp3Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:01:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyRESOLVED: Hostile Environment Law, On and Off Campus, Often Violates the First Amendment. -- The Ninth Annual Rosenkranz Debate was held on November 19, 2016, during The Federalist Society's 2016 National Lawyers Convention. -- Featuring: Prof....4111cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/using-judicial-processes-for-political-phttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161124_UsingJudicialProcessesforPoliticalPurposes11192016.mp3Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:58:30 +0000The Federalist Society“Those who won our independence," Justice Brandeis wrote nearly a century ago, “eschewed silence coerced by law – the argument of force in its worst form." They believed that “the fitting remedy for evil counsels is good ones." Holding that belief,...5149cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalias-property-rights-jurispruhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161124_JusticeScaliasPropertyRightsJurisprudence11192016.mp3Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:56:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn his nearly 30 years on the Court, Justice Scalia left a profound mark on many areas of the law, including property rights. From his seminal decisions in Nollan v. California Coastal Commission and Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council to his...5032cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-evolution-of-justice-scalias-views-ohttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161124_TheEvolutionofJusticeScaliasViewsonAdministrativeLaw11192016.mp3Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:54:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyFor all of his many contributions to modern American jurisprudence, no area of law bears Justice Scalia's imprint more than administrative law. Indeed, he dedicated his entire career to it: from teaching at Virginia and Chicago, to serving in the Ford...5271cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/transforming-statutory-interpretation-shhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161124_TransformingStatutoryInterpretationShowcasePanelIII11192016.mp3Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:52:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Scalia also greatly influenced the law of statutory interpretation. By eliminating legislative history as a source of statutory meaning, Justice Scalia forced Congress to say what it meant in the text of the laws it adopted rather than hiding...6125cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/16th-annual-barbara-k-olson-memorial-lechttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161123_16thAnnualBarbaraKOlsonMemorialLecture11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:50:10 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown...2889cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalias-jurisprudence-and-nationhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161123_JusticeScaliasJurisprudenceandNationalSecurity11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:47:42 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will consider Justice Scalia's legacy in national security law, revisiting his opinions in major national security cases, including Ashcroft v. al-Kidd, Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, and Boumediene v. Bush. It will also discuss the...5970cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/originalism-and-the-first-amendment-11-1http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_OriginalismandtheFirstAmendment11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:44:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyHas Originalism played a significant role in the Supreme Court's free speech jurisprudence? One scholar has concluded that even Justice Scalia used Originalism in only 30% of his 56 opinions on freedom of expression through the 2010 Term. -- Do...7022cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalias-telecommunications-legachttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_JusticeScaliasTelecommunicationsLegacy11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:42:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Scalia first entered public service in 1971, when he was appointed by President Richard Nixon to serve as the General Counsel for the Office of Telecommunications Policy (“OTP") in the White House. From that day in 1971 through his dissent in...5648cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/has-the-consumer-financial-protection-buhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_HastheCFPBHelpedConsumers11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:40:39 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in its more than five year existence, has ordered consumer financial service providers to return more than a billion dollars in monetary relief to consumers it believes were victims of practices that it...6280cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-second-amendment-enforcing-the-hellehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_TheSecondAmendmentEnforcingtheHellerDecision11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:38:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Supreme Court's 2008 decision in District of Columbia v. Heller recognized for the first time in our history that individual Americans have a right to gun ownership. Justice Scalia's opinion in Heller is widely regarded as a signal success for his...6978cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-ted-cruz-11-18-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_AddressbySenatorTedCruz11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:36:29 +0000The Federalist SocietySenator Ted Cruz delivered this address at the 2016 National Lawyers Convention on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was introduced by Dean Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups at The Federalist Society.2317cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-governor-nikki-haley-11-18-20http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_AddressbyGovernorNikkiHaley11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:34:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyGovernor Nikki Haley delivered this address at the 2016 National Lawyers Convention on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was introduced by Alan Gocha of ETC Capital. Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society, introduced Mr....2389cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/rules-versus-standards-in-constitutionalhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_RulesVersusStandardsShowcasePanelII11182016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:32:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Scalia believed that the rule of law required a law of rules rather than of balancing tests. He favored rules (like the requirement the President be at least 35 years old) over standards (a requirement that the president be “a mature...7137cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-justice-clarence-thomhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_KeynoteAddressbyJusticeClarenceThomas11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:30:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Clarence Thomas delivered the Keynote Address at the 2016 National Lawyers Convention Annual Dinner on November 17, 2016. In keeping with the theme of the convention, Justice Thomas discussed the jurisprudence and legacy of Justice Antonin...2229cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/is-the-religious-freedom-restoration-acthttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_IsRFRAtheFutureofReligiousLiberty11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:28:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn his seminal decision in Employment Division v. Smith in 1990, Justice Antonin Scalia held that the First Amendment typically does not authorize courts to grant religious exemptions from generally applicable laws. This decision altered the 1963...5285cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalia-and-the-criminal-law-11-1http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161121_JusticeScaliaandtheCriminalLaw11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:26:07 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Scalia's originalism had an important impact on our nation's criminal law. While sometimes overlooked, his commitment to the rights of criminal defendants, as rooted in the Constitution, is indisputable. He forthrightly addressed new Fourth...5353cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalia-on-federalism-and-separathttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161122_JusticeScaliaonFederalismandSeparationofPowers11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:23:36 +0000The Federalist SocietyJustice Scalia often said that, while he always tried to get the Bill of Rights cases correct, he cared most about the structural constitutional cases. Once or twice each summer, he even taught a course called Separation of Powers. His opinions on the...5030cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-battle-for-the-gig-economy-11-17-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161121_TheBattlefortheGigEconomy11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:21:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe “gig" or “on demand" economy may be the fastest growing segment of our economy, with 22.4 million consumers spending $56.6 billion annually. By 2020, according to some studies, 7.6 million Americans will be working as independent contractors in...5227cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/courts-vs-congress-what-is-a-patentable-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161121_CourtsvsCongressWhatisaPatentableInvention11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:18:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn the past six years, there has been a momentous shift in what can be patented. In four separate cases, the Supreme Court embraced a more muscular approach in enforcing the basic requirement under § 101 of the Patent Act that only certain types of...5544cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalias-contributions-to-antitruhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161121_JusticeScaliasContributionstoAntitrustLaw11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:16:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn his confirmation hearing, Justice Scalia told the Senators that, as a law school student, he had never really understood antitrust law; later, he learned that he shouldn't have understood it, because it did not make any sense then. It should come...5367cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/how-justice-scalias-writing-style-affecthttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161121_HowJusticeScaliasWritingStyleAffectedAmericanJurisprudence11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:14:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn addition to being a brilliant legal thinker, Justice Scalia was widely regarded as a masterful legal writer, perhaps the best of his generation. His gifted prose and frequent use of humor and sarcasm made Justice Scalia's opinions -- whether...4872cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalia-text-over-intent-and-the-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161121_JusticeScaliaTextOverIntentShowcasePanelI11172016.mp3Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:10:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyUntil 1986, most conservative lawyers favored following the original intentions of the Framers of the Constitution rather than the original public meaning of the text of the laws they wrote. Justice Scalia changed all of that with a brilliant speech...4731cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/shakespeare-the-law-julius-caesar-9-28-2http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161021_ShakespeareandtheLawJuliusCaesar9282016.mp3Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:13:31 +0000The Federalist SocietyJulius Caesar is Shakespeare’s classic depiction of the abuse of power, political assassination and intrigue – a plot that would rival any episode of House of Cards or Scandal. The play offers a valuable and timeless springboard for a discussion of...7551cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-litigation-in-the-obamacarhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20161007_SupremeCourtLitigationintheObamacareCases9272016.mp3Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:44:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 27, 2016, the Georgetown Student Chapter of the Federalist Society, in conjunction with the national office's Faculty Division, held an event on Supreme Court advocacy and the Affordable Care Act cases. -- Featuring: Prof. Josh...4670cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-preview-what-is-in-store-fhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160928_2016SCOTUSPreview9272016.mp3Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:48:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyOctober 4th will mark the first day of oral arguments for the 2016 Supreme Court term. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving insider trading, the Fourth Amendment, the Sixth Amendment, the Eighth Amendment, criminal law, IP and...5535cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/justice-scalia-and-the-evolution-of-chevhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160921_JusticeScaliaandtheEvolutionofChevronDeference9172016.mp3Thu, 22 Sep 2016 15:59:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyFor over thirty years, the seminal Supreme Court decision in Chevron v. NRDC has provided the principles used to determine the extent to which a court reviewing agency action should defer to the agency’s interpretation of its own rules as well as fill...6000cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/texas-and-regulation-9-17-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160921_TexasandRegulation9172016.mp3Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:06:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe tension between economic liberty and the state’s power to regulate economic activity has long served as a source for landmark cases and controversies. Post-New Deal jurisprudence opened the floodgates to economic regulation. In Texas,...5704cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/local-control-or-abdication-of-individuahttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160921_LocalControlorAbdicationofIndividualRights9172016.mp3Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:04:20 +0000The Federalist SocietyA growing number of Texas municipalities are passing so-called "nanny state" restrictions and regulations that may interfere with Texans’ personal liberties, property rights, and livelihood. Advocates of these types of regulations defend them by...5106cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-senator-ted-cruz-9-17http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160921_KeynoteAddressbySenatorTedCruz9172016.mp3Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:02:28 +0000The Federalist SocietySenator Ted Cruz (R-TX) gave the keynote address at our Second Annual Texas Chapters Conference. He discussed the life and legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia before turning his attention to Constitution Day and answering questions from attendees. --...2789cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/officer-safety-and-community-policing-9-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160920_OfficerSafetyandCommunityPolicing9122016.mp3Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:57:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 12, 2016, the Federalist Society at Berkeley Law hosted Heather Mac Donald and a panel of law enforcement professionals for a discussion on officer safety and community policing. The panelists reflected on their personal experiences in...4499cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-clean-power-plan-goes-to-court-9-13-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160915_TheCleanPowerPlanGoestoCourt9132016.mp3Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:41:42 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn August 2015 the President announced the Clean Power Plan, characterized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s website as “a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change.”...5256cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2016-annual-supreme-court-round-up-7-22-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160726_2016AnnualSupremeCourtRoundUp7222016.mp3Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:58:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 22, 2016, Miguel Estrada of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP delivered the Annual Supreme Court Round Up at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Introduction by Mr. Douglas R. Cox, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.4503cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-look-back-and-a-look-forward-a-discusshttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160614_SECDiscussion612016.mp3Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:28:59 +0000The Federalist SocietyThree former SEC Commissioners reflect on their tenures at the SEC and also provide their perspectives on several of today’s most important financial regulatory issues and questions. -- This panel was sponsored by the Federalist Society's...5247cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-dan-sullivan-5-17-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_SenatorDanSullivanAddress5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:37:38 +0000The Federalist SocietyUnited States Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska delivered this address during the Fourth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference on May 17, 2016. Introduction by Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society.1745cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/disparate-impact-reducing-innovation-in-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_DisparateImpact5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:33:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe slogan "Personnel is policy" reflects the principle that hiring the right people is one of the most important things that employers do. An employer with an innovative approach to bringing on board the best people has a critical edge over her...5417cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/are-patents-under-attack-in-the-supreme-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_ArePatentsUnderAttackintheSupremeCourt5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:31:29 +0000The Federalist SocietyAs Congress debates controversial patent legislation that some say will undermine patent rights, has the U.S. Supreme Court been steadily eroding the scope and enforceability of patents for the past decade? The Supreme Court has made it easier to...5027cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/regulatory-barriers-to-innovation-5-17-2http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_RegulatoryBarrierstoInnovation5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:29:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyAmerican technological innovation has given birth to entire new segments of economic activity. The sharing economy alone has given rise to a new class of entrepreneurs, where web platforms enable companies like AirBnB and Uber to allow the...3624cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-deb-fischer-5-17-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_SenatorDebFischerAddress5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:26:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyUnited States Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska delivered this address at the Fourth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference on May 17, 2016. Intoductions by Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission and Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice...1042cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/regulatory-theory-preemptive-rule-makinghttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_RegulatoryTheory5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:25:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat regulatory approach best fosters commercial innovation? Traditionally, it had been thought that ex post, decentralized approaches that exploit private attorney generals like the common law were best, but many business interests today advocate ex...5132cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/who-wins-at-administrative-hopscotch-5-1
Among the myriad items in the 2016 omnibus appropriations bill were two curious provisions: a prohibition on the Internal Revenue Service from spending funds to write new regulations governing 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, and a prohibition on the Securities and Exchange Commission from spending funds to write regulations that would require companies to report political contributions and donations to tax exempt organizations. Both edicts are responses to intense advocacy for these agencies to undertake the respective rulemakings, following refusal by the Federal Election Commission to expand disclosure. Moreover, advocates of campaign finance regulation continue to seek new political regulations at the Federal Communications Commission and for the Department of Justice to undertake broader inquiries. As a whole, one might call these efforts “administrative hopscotch”—seeking regulation or enforcement from an agency when another with unequivocal jurisdiction refuses to act. Is expanding the jurisdictions of federal agencies to such extent that they may regulate the same activity a constitutional problem? Practically speaking, what does this mean for innovators when they must comply with repetitive or diverse red tape? Furthermore, what happens when the regulations conflict, as already seen between certain IRS and FEC provisions? -- Ideally, this panel would feature former commissioners from executive agencies who have faced these efforts. They could briefly discuss what they considered the appropriate regulatory purview of their agency, their thoughts on administrative overlap, and whether or not administrative hopscotch is a real problem. The FEC circumvention is ongoing and intense, with media scrutiny and support of hopscotch by its more active commissioners. However, it is likely there are many examples that would make for good discussion and an important panel. -- This panel was presented during the Fourth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference on May 17, 2016, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Hon. Paul S. Atkins, Patomak Global Partners and former Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission; Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Cass & Associates and former Commissioner and Vice-Chairman, US International Trade Commission; and Hon. Bradley A. Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Designated Professor of Law, Capital University Law School and former Commissioner, Federal Election Commission. Moderator: Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit.]]>http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_WhoWinsatRegulatoryHopscotch5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:22:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyOverlapping jurisdiction of federal regulatory agencies can lead to confusion and sometimes even contradictory requirements for private actors, and turf battles among agencies. Further, questions arise about the legitimacy of regulations promulgated...
Among the myriad items in the 2016 omnibus appropriations bill were two curious provisions: a prohibition on the Internal Revenue Service from spending funds to write new regulations governing 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, and a prohibition on the Securities and Exchange Commission from spending funds to write regulations that would require companies to report political contributions and donations to tax exempt organizations. Both edicts are responses to intense advocacy for these agencies to undertake the respective rulemakings, following refusal by the Federal Election Commission to expand disclosure. Moreover, advocates of campaign finance regulation continue to seek new political regulations at the Federal Communications Commission and for the Department of Justice to undertake broader inquiries. As a whole, one might call these efforts “administrative hopscotch”—seeking regulation or enforcement from an agency when another with unequivocal jurisdiction refuses to act. Is expanding the jurisdictions of federal agencies to such extent that they may regulate the same activity a constitutional problem? Practically speaking, what does this mean for innovators when they must comply with repetitive or diverse red tape? Furthermore, what happens when the regulations conflict, as already seen between certain IRS and FEC provisions? -- Ideally, this panel would feature former commissioners from executive agencies who have faced these efforts. They could briefly discuss what they considered the appropriate regulatory purview of their agency, their thoughts on administrative overlap, and whether or not administrative hopscotch is a real problem. The FEC circumvention is ongoing and intense, with media scrutiny and support of hopscotch by its more active commissioners. However, it is likely there are many examples that would make for good discussion and an important panel. -- This panel was presented during the Fourth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference on May 17, 2016, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Hon. Paul S. Atkins, Patomak Global Partners and former Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission; Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Cass & Associates and former Commissioner and Vice-Chairman, US International Trade Commission; and Hon. Bradley A. Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Designated Professor of Law, Capital University Law School and former Commissioner, Federal Election Commission. Moderator: Hon. Laurence H. Silberman, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit.]]>4594cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/congressional-regulatory-reform-proposalhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160520_CongressionalRegulatoryReformProposals5172016.mp3Fri, 20 May 2016 21:18:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyModern statutes and executive orders are intended to ensure that new regulations do more good than harm—that is, to produce more benefits than costs. Despite these nominal protections, some say the accumulation of regulations threaten the nation’s...5522cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/political-correctness-on-campus-4-8-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160412_PoliticalCorrectnessonCampus482016.mp3Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:04:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyPolitical correctness in the classroom can be seen as a consequence of a lack of political diversity in the university. How does political correctness affect research, and teaching? Is political correctness all that bad, or does it have a proper place...5395cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-on-intellectual-diversityhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160412_AConversationonIntellectualDiversity482016.mp3Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:01:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhy make a big deal out of intellectual diversity in academia, anyway? What are its advantages? What are its disadvantages? Is it a goal worth pursuing at the expense of others? Dean Larry Kramer and Professor Michael McConnell debate these points and...5023cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/student-perspectives-on-intellectual-divThis panel was presented at the Stanford Intellectual Diversity Conference on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Stanford Law School. -- Featuring: Dr. R. Sohan Dasgupta, University of California, Berkeley; Mr. Roland Nadler, Fellow, Center for Law and Biosciences, Stanford Law School; and Mr. Ilan Wurman, Associate, Winston & Strawn LLP. Moderator: Mr. Jud Campbell, Executive Director and Research Fellow, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School. Introduction: Mr. Jonathan Mondel, Co-President, Stanford Student Chapter.]]>http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160412_StudentPerspectivesonIntellectualDiversityinAcademia482016.mp3Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:57:55 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe proper education of America’s youth is arguably the most important social responsibility the university has. But does a lack of intellectual diversity in school create pedagogical issues? Our panel of current and former law students weighs in. --...This panel was presented at the Stanford Intellectual Diversity Conference on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Stanford Law School. -- Featuring: Dr. R. Sohan Dasgupta, University of California, Berkeley; Mr. Roland Nadler, Fellow, Center for Law and Biosciences, Stanford Law School; and Mr. Ilan Wurman, Associate, Winston & Strawn LLP. Moderator: Mr. Jud Campbell, Executive Director and Research Fellow, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School. Introduction: Mr. Jonathan Mondel, Co-President, Stanford Student Chapter.]]>3733cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/recent-research-in-intellectual-diversithttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160412_RecentResearchinIntellectualDiversity482016.mp3Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:53:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyTo foster meaningful discourse on intellectual diversity in academia, it is important to begin with the facts. Is there a lack of intellectual diversity in academia? How big is the problem? Professors Jim Lindgren, James Phillips, and Jon Shields...6004cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-paul-clement-2-27-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160304_KeynoteAddressbyPaulClement2272016.mp3Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:13:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyAfter nearly 30 years of serving as an intellectual titan and conservative champion on the nation's highest court, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away on February 13, 2016. This banquet was held in honor of his tremendous legacy as...2790cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/education-reform-and-equality-of-opportuhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160304_EducationReformandEqualityofOpportunity2272016.mp3Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:11:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyEquality of opportunity is supposed to be a fundamental American principle. But it is not being realized today – in large part due to our failing education system. Despite being better funded, American public schools consistently lag those of...6201cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-safety-net-and-poverty-2-27-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160304_TheSafetyNetandPoverty2272016.mp3Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:09:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyMost agree that society should take care of its neediest members. The question is how this should be accomplished. Our current federal safety net was designed for a different era and is becoming increasingly outdated, ineffective, and expensive. How...6306cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/immigration-restrictions-and-the-constithttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160304_ImmigrationRestrictionsandtheConstitution2272016.mp3Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:08:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyImmigration restrictions keep millions of people stuck in impoverished countries – preventing them from improving their lives by moving somewhere else. However, some restrictions are clearly necessary to protect national security. And many say that...4647cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-family-2-27-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160304_TheFamily2272016.mp3Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:05:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyIt is oddly controversial to identify the breakdown of the family unit as a central cause of poverty. The empirical evidence confirming a strong correlation is overwhelming: higher divorce rates, increasing out-of-wedlock births, lower percentages of...6133cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/capitalism-and-inequality-2-26-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160304_CapitalismandInequality2262016.mp3Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:59:54 +0000The Federalist SocietyFree markets have exponentially improved the well-being of humanity and lifted more people out of poverty than any government program. But severe inequalities persist, and gaps have widened in the past thirty years. Is this a problem in and of itself?...7032cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-religious-liberty-1-30-20http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160212_FederalismandReligiousLiberty1302016.mp3Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:33:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyHow should federalism affect “moral” issues like abortion, traditional marriage, and state RFRA laws? What about the intersection of equal protection and religious liberties? Should pro-life state attorneys general, for example, file lawsuits against...3251cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-the-environment-land-use-and-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160212_FederalismtheEnvironmentLandUseandEnergyIndependence1302016.mp3Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:30:43 +0000The Federalist SocietySome states have criticized Washington overreach on a number of energy and environmental issues, from fracking, the sale of public lands, utility regulation, and clean air and water regulation. Many state attorneys general have banded together to...5038cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/keynote-address-by-former-california-govhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160212_KeynoteAddressbyPeteWilson1302016.mp3Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:29:14 +0000The Federalist SocietyFormer California Governor Pete Wilson delivered the Keynote Address at the 2016 Annual Western Chapters Conference on January 30, 2016, at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. Thomas F. Gede of Morgan Lewis introduced the Governor.3469cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/preserving-freedom-federal-vs-state-powehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160212_PreservingFreedomFederalvsStatePower1302016.mp3Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:27:17 +0000The Federalist SocietySometimes federalism is invoked because we believe the best way to preserve freedom is to devolve to the local level. With the federal government’s reach extending into more facets of daily life like education policy, labor & employment policies, and...5208cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/attorney-general-scott-pruitts-opening-aIntroduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society.]]>http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160212_OpeningAddressbyScottPruitt1302016.mp3Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:25:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyJames Madison wrote that our system of federalism provides “a double security…to the rights of the people.” In other words, the 50 states serve as shields for individual rights that the federal government fails to protect. States can harness these...Introduction: Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President, The Federalist Society.]]>2131cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/judicial-activism-and-the-nevada-judiciaSpeakers: Mr. Mark Behrens, Co-chair, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP and Hon. Erven T. Nelson, Nevada Assemblyman. Introduction: Mr. Matthew Saltzman, Shareholder, Kolesar & Leatham.]]>http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160204_JudicialActivismandtheNevadaJudiciary1282016.mp3Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:59:27 +0000The Federalist SocietyMark Behrens, co-chair of the Washington, DC-based Public Policy Group of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., will discuss Nevada’s poor ranking in a recent U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform survey of the fairness of state legal climates. He will also...Speakers: Mr. Mark Behrens, Co-chair, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP and Hon. Erven T. Nelson, Nevada Assemblyman. Introduction: Mr. Matthew Saltzman, Shareholder, Kolesar & Leatham.]]>3452cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-environmental-law-1-23-20http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_FederalismandEnvironmentalLaw1232016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:53:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will discuss whether we have Federal overreach in this environmental law area, such as current interpretations of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Power Plan, etc., and what the appropriate roles for the Federal Government and...5763cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-on-free-enterprise-and-echttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_ConversationonFreeEnterpriseandEconomicDevelopment1232016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:51:48 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel was part of the 2016 Annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Boardwalk Inn in Lake Buena Vista, FL on January 22-23, 2016. -- Featuring: Mr. Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. Interviewer: Mr. Jesse...2825cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-tim-cerio-1-23-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_AddressbyTimCerio1232016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:50:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyTim Cerio, General Counsel to Governor Rick Scott of Florida, delivered this address at the 2016 Annual Florida Chapters Conference on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Disney's Boardwalk Inn in Lake Buena Vista, FL. He was introduced by Judge Ed Scales...1606cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-healthcare-1-23-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_FederalismandHealthcare1232016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:48:15 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will move beyond the Obamacare discussion and address what the current problems in health care and whether there are proven and scalable solutions to these problems. The panel will also discuss what the legal barriers to those solutions are...4982cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/federalism-and-religious-liberties-1-23-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_FederalismandReligiousLiberties1232016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:46:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will address the religious rights of persons and corporate entities in the context of the same sex marriage rulings, threats to not-for-profit status, cake baking, and other current areas of uncertainty. The panel will also discuss...4758cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-conversation-on-judging-1-22-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_ConversationonJudging1222016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:44:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel was part of the 2016 Annual Florida Chapters Conference at Disney's Boardwalk Inn in Lake Buena Vista, FL on January 22-23, 2016. -- Featuring: Hon. Charles T. Canady, Florida Supreme Court and Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., U.S. Court of...3812cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/crime-and-punishment-1-22-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160203_CrimeandPunishment1222016.mp3Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:41:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn recent years there has been a debate across the ideological spectrum about the reach and role of criminal law and punishment in the United States. This panel will explore the growth of criminal laws, the role of prosecutorial discretion, recent...4621cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/american-multiculturalism-its-force-and-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160115_AmericanMulticulturalismItsForceandLimitsFrom1776toToday192016.mp3Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:29:19 +0000The Federalist SocietySince before the Revolution, American legal and political traditions have supported many forms of multiculturalism, through institutions such as freedom of association, religious liberty, parental rights, freedom of speech, private property,...6504cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/upward-redistribution-government-policy-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160115_UpwardRedistributionGovernmentPolicyandRentSeeking182016.mp3Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:27:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel will consider to what extent the disproportionate increase in income among the very wealthy is due not to market forces but to rent seeking and government policies that are the product of rent seeking. It will also discuss possible...5260cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/young-legal-scholars-paper-presentations_1http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160115_YoungLegalScholarsPaperPresentations182016.mp3Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:25:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel was part of the 18th Annual Federalist Society Faculty Conference held on January 8, 2016 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel New York, NY. -- Featuring: Prof. Tara Leigh Grove, William & Mary Law School: “When Can a State Sue the...7023cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/resolved-the-fcc-does-not-have-the-legalhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160115_DebateonNetNeutrality182016.mp3Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:22:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe FCC derives its legal authority almost entirely from statutes that predate the Internet--primarily from the 1934 Communications Act, which was designed for the regulation of a national telephone monopolist, and the 1996 Telecommunications Act,...4326cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-new-chevron-skeptics-1-8-2016http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20160115_TheNewChevronSkeptics182016.mp3Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:18:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhen Chevron was first decided it was generally welcomed on the right side of the political spectrum as a principled method constraining judicial discretion and permitting the executive to exert policy control over the administrative state. But as the...5482cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-international-law-and-policy-of-counhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151123_TheInternationalLawandPolicyofCounterterrorism1162015.mp3Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:21:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyAs ISIS, al Qaeda and its offshoots, and other groups spread terror across the globe, it is vital to establish a strong framework for the international law and policy of counterterrorism. This includes understandings and cooperation on surveillance,...5226cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/interview-with-kirsten-powers-11-14-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151124_InterviewwithKirstenPowers11142015.mp3Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:50:08 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn November 14, 2015, during the Federalist Society's 2015 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, DC, Professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz of the Georgetown University Law Center interviewed USA Today Columnist, Daily Beast Columnist, and FOX News...2485cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/eighth-annual-rosenkranz-debate-the-conshttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151119_EighthAnnualRosenkranzDebateTheConstitutionandMorality11142015.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:18:19 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Eighth Annual Rosenkranz Debate was held on November 14, 2015, during The Federalist Society's 2015 National Lawyers Convention. RESOLVED: The Constitution is designed for a moral and religious people and it's wholly unsuited for the government of...4687cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/life-on-the-bench-11-14-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151119_LifeontheBench11142015.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:16:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyMany attorneys see a judgeship as the pinnacle of professional achievement in the legal world. It could be the visibility of judges, their unquestioned decision-making authority, the absence of clients, life tenure, or some other aspect of being a...4942cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/prosecutors-run-amok-11-14-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151119_ProsecutorsRunAmok11142015.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:14:16 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Supreme Court has instructed in clear terms that the duty of the Federal prosecutor in a criminal prosecution "is not that it shall win a case, but that justice shall be done." Berger v. United States, 295 U.S. 78, 88 (1935). Yet the news pages...5601cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-of-congress-and-executive-agenchttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151119_TheRoleofCongressandExecutiveAgenciesin21stCenturyIPRegimes11142015.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:12:24 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Constitution specifically vests power in Congress to grant authors and inventors exclusive rights in their writings and inventions. The first Congress passed laws setting forth the requirements and procedures for granting patents and copyrights....5271cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-of-congress-in-environmental-lahttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151119_TheRoleofCongressinEnvironmentalLaw11142015.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:09:23 +0000The Federalist SocietyEnvironmental law and policy raise profound questions about Congress's role and responsibilities. Many environmental regulatory statutes leave the Environmental Protection Agency with broad discretion. Although these grants of discretion create...4748cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-iii-roundtable-can-changehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151119_ShowcasePanel311142015.mp3Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:06:53 +0000The Federalist SocietyOver the years, and especially recently, it appears as though members of Congress primarily need to avoid offending constituents if they wish to stay in office. There are few rewards for genuine political leadership or the hard-nosed political deals...6358cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/15th-annual-barbara-k-olson-memorial-lechttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_15thAnnualBarbaraKOlsonMemorialLecture11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:20:50 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown...2130cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/when-should-america-act-to-maintain-intehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_WhenShouldAmericaActtoMaintainInternationalOrder11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:19:13 +0000The Federalist SocietyMost would agree that the world is unsettled, with hotspots in the Middle East, North Korea, the South China Sea, and the Ukraine, to name but a few. Terrorism has complicated international relations. But exactly when, and how, should America act to...4830cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/a-right-to-speak-anonymously-political-chttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_ARighttoSpeakAnonymously11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:16:56 +0000The Federalist SocietySupporters of mandated disclosure of the source of speech (or of money used to pay for speech) claim it can provide important information to the public and the legal system. But opponents say it violates privacy rights and can also deter the sources...5447cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-senator-orrin-hatch-11-13-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_AddressbySenatorOrrinHatch11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:13:31 +0000The Federalist SocietySenator Orrin Hatch delivered this address at the 2015 National Lawyers Convention on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was introduced by Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society.3273cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/explaining-the-next-crisis-11-13-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_ExplainingtheNextCrisis11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:13:21 +0000The Federalist SocietyMany observers of the U.S. financial system increasingly believe that the United States will soon experience another financial crisis – the only questions are when and how bad will it be? With that expectation in mind, the panel could address the...6684cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/free-speech-anti-corruption-and-the-crimhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_FreeSpeechAntiCorruptionandtheCriminalizationofGovernmentAffairs11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:11:17 +0000The Federalist SocietyIf we accept the premise that government, and government power, is growing, then the stakes for elective office have never been higher. With the levers of power at stake, are we seeing an increase in the use of the criminal justice system to attack...6966cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ferguson-baltimore-and-criminal-justice-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_FergusonBaltimoreandCriminalJusticeReform11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:09:26 +0000The Federalist SocietyCriminal justice and policing reform are much in the news lately, sparked by events that garner national media coverage. This panel will assess the need for reform, and the road forward. How do media narratives about policing square with the empirical...7183cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-ii-the-living-congress-adhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_ShowcasePanel211132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:07:33 +0000The Federalist SocietyClearly, we live in a very different society from that of the founding period. Size of both population and territory, speed of communication, and America's role in the world are but three examples of many differences. Equally clear is that these...6441cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/overreach-in-the-states-11-13-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_OverreachintheStates11132015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 22:05:02 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel of current and former state Attorneys General will examine the relationship between the federal and state governments, vertical separation of powers, as well as the regulatory regime within states. Many state AG offices are litigating more,...3308cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-role-of-congress-and-the-state-a-govhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_TheRoleofCongressandtheStateAGovernorsPerspective11122015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:46:47 +0000The Federalist SocietyThis panel was held during the 2015 National Lawyers Convention Annual Dinner on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Hon. Sam Brownback, Governor, State of Kansas; Hon. Nathan Deal, Governor,...3488cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/broadband-re-regulation-the-battle-returhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151118_BroadbandReregulation11122015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:43:56 +0000The Federalist SocietyPanelists will examine the impact of the FCC's Open Internet Order and reclassification of broadband as a public utility and explore possible alternative regulatory regimes. What will the courts do? What should Congress do? What should a new...5285cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/examination-of-the-obama-administration-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151117_ExaminationoftheObamaAdministrationsProtectionofReligiousLiberty.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:41:52 +0000The Federalist SocietyWith the U.S. Supreme Court cert grant in the Little Sisters of the Poor case, religious liberties is once again in the legal and media spotlight. What is the recent record of the government in protecting religious liberty? Our panel will discuss...5045cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/deference-meets-delegation-which-is-the-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151117_DeferenceMeetsDelegationWhichistheMostDangerousBranch11122015.mp3Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:39:35 +0000The Federalist SocietyArticle I, Section 1 of the Constitution provides that “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States." Critics argue that, given this mandate, too much of the lawmaking power is exercised by unelected people...5480cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/80th-anniversary-of-the-national-labor-rhttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151117_80thAnniversaryoftheNationalLaborRelationsAct11122015.mp3Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:13:03 +0000The Federalist SocietyOur nation's private sector labor law is a product of the New Deal and the industrial age. In its first edition, the 1935 Wagner Act, employee rights to organize were recognized and employer unfair labor practices were defined. Twelve years later, the...5206cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/constitutionality-of-administrative-law-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151117_ConstitutionalityofAdministrativeLawJudgesattheSECandElsewhere11122015.mp3Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:11:11 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently increased its use of administrative proceedings, before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), to seek civil penalties, as an alternative to proceeding in an Article III court. Other federal...5326cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/agency-rule-how-congress-can-reclaim-itshttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151117_AgencyRuleHowCongressCanReclaimitsLegislativeAuthority11122015.mp3Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:09:06 +0000The Federalist SocietyLawmakers are quick to complain about government agencies exceeding their authority. While some complaint is justified, Congress itself contributes to the problem. From delegating too much discretion to agencies, to not taking action to rein them in,...5167cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/ten-years-of-the-roberts-court-11-12-201http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151116_TenYearsoftheRobertsCourt11122015.mp3Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:52:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyIt has been ten years since John Roberts was appointed as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. During his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice Roberts promised to be a Justice who would "call balls and strikes." In his first decade on the...4767cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/address-by-neil-eggleston-11-12-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151116_AddressbyNeilEggleston11122015.mp3Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:51:22 +0000The Federalist SocietyAssistant to the President and White House Counsel Neil Eggleston delivered this address at the 2015 National Lawyers Convention on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was introduced by Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups at...1619cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/showcase-panel-i-the-original-view-of-cohttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151116_ShowcasePanel111122015.mp3Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:48:28 +0000The Federalist SocietyWhat was the founders' conception of the role of Congress? Was that conception clearly understood? To what degree was that conception followed during our nation's early years and to what degree did early Congresses follow the Constitution? To what...5823cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/senator-mike-lees-opening-remarks-at-thehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20151116_SenatorMikeLeeOpeningRemarks11122015.mp3Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:46:24 +0000The Federalist SocietySenator Mike Lee opened the 2015 National Lawyers Convention on November 12 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Senator Lee discussed the role of Congress.2478cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-2008-financial-crisis-9-19-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150930_The2008FinancialCrisis9192015.mp3Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:35:49 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 19, 2015, The Federalist Society hosted the 2015 Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. In this session, Keith Hennessey, former Assistant to President George W. Bush for Economic Policy and...2993cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-war-on-terror-9-19-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150930_TheWaronTerror9192015.mp3Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:31:41 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn September 19, 2015, The Federalist Society hosted the 2015 Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and former United States Secretary of Education...5093cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/supreme-court-preview-what-is-in-store-f_1http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150930_2015SupremeCourtPreview9302015.mp3Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:34:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyOctober 5th will mark the first day of the 2015 Supreme Court term. Thus far, the Court's docket includes major cases involving the death penalty, affirmative action, unions, civil asset forfeiture, and more. -- Notable cases include Campbell-Ewald...4840cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/tale-of-two-agencies-overlapping-jurisdihttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150906_TaleofTwoAgencies922015.mp3Mon, 07 Sep 2015 03:20:37 +0000The Federalist SocietyWith the adoption of the Open Internet Order, the Federal Communications Commission has potentially waded into areas that have historically been within the Federal Trade Commission’s jurisdiction. How are privacy, consumer protection, and technology...5210cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/2015-annual-supreme-court-round-up-7-10-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150713_2015AnnualSurpemeCourtRoundUp7102015.mp3Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:53:59 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn July 10, 2015, Miguel Estrada of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP delivered the Annual Supreme Court Round Up at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Introduction by Mr. Douglas R. Cox, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.5054cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/congressional-oversight-6-18-2015http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_CongressionalOversight6182015.mp3Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:46:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyAfter delegating significant power to the administrative state, is Congress properly discharging its oversight role? Are there tools available to Congress that are underutilized? Would a proper annual budget process help? Are Congress’ oversight...5305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-incentives-behind-congressional-delehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_TheIncentivesBehindCongressionalDelegation6182015.mp3Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:41:58 +0000The Federalist SocietyIn administrative law the focus has primarily been on how to constrain executive discretion. It may, however, be equally important to consider how to constrain the delegations that create that discretion—not just by telling Congress to “do its job,”...4327cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/should-federal-law-enjoy-a-presumption-ohttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_ShouldFederalLawEnjoyaPresumptionofConstitutionality6182015.mp3Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:39:44 +0000The Federalist SocietyDoes the judiciary owe Congress presumptive deference in reviewing and considering challenges to federal statutes? If so, what standards should courts impose on those making such challenges? -- The historical practice of such presumptive deference,...3651cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/costs-and-benefits-vs-smoke-and-mirrors-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_CostsandBenefitsvsSmokeandMirrors6182015.mp3Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:37:57 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe economics profession has long proffered Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) as the best tool for making balanced and efficient governmental decisions on spending and regulation. Though some critics object to the tool, presidents from both parties for...5170cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-clean-power-plan-a-bridge-too-far-6-http://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_TheCleanPowerPlan6182015.mp3Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:35:25 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations for CO2 emission reductions from existing power plants. The proposal requires states to implement the Agency’s Clean Power Plan. Proponents argue that it is an essential measure to...5193cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/the-telecommunications-act-can-it-rein-ihttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_TheTelecommunicationsAct6182015.mp3Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:33:04 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe communications and technology sectors have seen an explosion of growth and innovation over the last decade, and yet the primary body of law governing these areas, The Communications Act, has not been updated since the days of dial-up internet. In...5371cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/welcome-opening-address-by-mitch-mcconnehttp://www.fed-soc.org/library/audiolib/20150622_McConnellAddress6182015.mp3Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:30:43 +0000The Federalist SocietyThe theme of the Third Annual Executive Branch Review Conference, what role does and should Congress play vis-a-vis the administrative state, will be developed in a series of addresses, debates and panel discussions. Experts will discuss incentives...1728cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/banquet-presentation-of-the-paul-m-batorhttp://fedsoc.org/batorawardrecipients
Featuring:

Eugene Meyer, The Federalist Society
Miranda Perry, Federalist Society CHapter President, University of Chicago School of Law
Prof. Michael Paulsen, University of Minnesota Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50015494Sun, 25 Feb 1996 02:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn February 23-24, 1996, the Federalist Society held its fifteenth annual National Student Symposium at Stanford Law School in Stanford, California. The title of the conference was "A Symposium on Justice and the Criminal Justice Process." The second...http://fedsoc.org/batorawardrecipients
Featuring:

Eugene Meyer, The Federalist Society
Miranda Perry, Federalist Society CHapter President, University of Chicago School of Law
Prof. Michael Paulsen, University of Minnesota Law School]]>728criminal law & procedurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/james-madison-award-presentation-archive
Master of Ceremonies: T. Kenneth Cribb, Presidential Advisor, Domestic Affairs
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States
Hon. Edwin Meese III, Attorney General of the United States]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50378420Sat, 31 Jan 1987 01:55:32 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn January 30-31, 1987, the Federalist Society hosted its first-ever national lawyers convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The first day concluded with a banquet, where the James Madison Award was presented to Attorney General Edwin...
Master of Ceremonies: T. Kenneth Cribb, Presidential Advisor, Domestic Affairs
Introduction: William Bradford Reynolds, Assistant Attorney General of the United States
Hon. Edwin Meese III, Attorney General of the United States]]>342constitution,federalist society,founding era & history,jurisprudence,philosophy,supreme courtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/fedsoc/archive-collection-panel-iii-freedom-of-
Featuring:

Introduction: C. Boyden Gray, Counsel, Vice President George H. W. Bush
Judge Antonin Scalia, United States Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
Professor Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Floyd Abrams, Partner, Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Prof. Lino Graglia, University of Texas Law School]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50729502Wed, 01 Jan 1986 07:00:00 +0000The Federalist SocietyOn March 7-8, 1986, The Federalist Society hosted its annual National Student Symposium at Stanford Law School. The topic of the conference was "The First Amendment: Constitutional Principles & Public Policy." One of the panels covered...
Featuring:

Introduction: C. Boyden Gray, Counsel, Vice President George H. W. Bush
Judge Antonin Scalia, United States Court of Appeals, DC Circuit
Professor Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School
Floyd Abrams, Partner, Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Prof. Lino Graglia, University of Texas Law School]]>5794cleanfull