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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks comments on the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights, which sets out the factors that an agency may consider when deciding whether to exercise Bayh-Dole march-in rights. The information received will inform NIST and the Interagency Working Group for Bayh-Dole (IAWGBD) […]
In Better Money: Gold, Fiat, Or Bitcoin?, monetary expert Lawrence H. White delves into the timely debate surrounding alternative currencies amidst the backdrop of constant inflation in the fiat currency world. Better Money explains and analyzes gold, fiat dollars, and Bitcoin standards to evaluate their relative merits and capabilities as currencies. It addresses common misunderstandings […]
On February 8, 2024, the Supreme Court heard Oral Argument in Trump v. Anderson. The Court considered whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ordering former President Donald Trump excluded from the 2024 presidential primary ballot.Legal questions involved in the case include whether Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment is “self-executing” or requires an additional […]
On February 21, the Supreme Court unanimously decided McElrath v. Georgia, holding that a jury's verdict that the defendant was not guilty by reason of insanity of malice murder constituted an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes notwithstanding any inconsistency with the jury's other verdicts. McElrath concerned the case of Damian McElrath, who in 2017 was […]
The First Step Act of 2018, passed as the result of bi-partisan efforts during the Trump administration, aimed to reduce the population of those in federal prison and to limit some federal prison sentences. Over the years some have contended the act is working well, while others argue it has only partially delivered on its […]
Two cases involving NetChoice, a company that represents social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and TikTok will be heard at the Supreme Court this term. Both cases concern issues of free speech and social media platforms. In Moody v. NetChoice, LLC, NetChoice challenges Florida law S.B. 7072, arguing it violates the social media companies' […]
Garland v. Cargill concerns whether bump stocks are considered “machineguns” as defined by Title 26 of the United States Code. Impacting the realms of both Second Amendment and Administrative Law, the case raises questions concerning the role of lenity, the applicability of the Chevron Doctrine, and the nature of the ATF's authority. Bump stocks are […]
On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The case asks whether a plaintiff's Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claim “first accrues” under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(a)—the six-year default federal statute of limitations—when an agency issues a rule or […]
The U.S. antitrust agencies have recently proposed changes to the HSR merger filing process, broadening the scope of review beyond consumer and competitive effects to workers and other non-competition factors. Merging parties would also be required to prepare written responses to questions related to the transaction, bringing the U.S. more into line with filing requirements […]
Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court's upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below. Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (February 20) – Does the six-year statute of limitations to challenge an action by a federal agency begin […]
On February 20, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear argument in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park Street LLC. The court will consider whether the Federal Arbitration Act's exemption for the employment contracts of “workers engaged in interstate commerce” applies to any worker who is “actively engaged” in the interstate transportation of goods, or whether the […]
At the age of 96, Judge Pauline Newman is the nation's oldest federal judge. In 1984, Judge Newman became the first judge appointed directly to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In April of last year, reports surfaced that Federal Circuit Chief Judge Kimberly Moore had initiated a complaint against Judge Newman […]
In his recent book Why Congress, Dr. Phillip Wallach covers the past, present, and future of the Legislative branch to help measure its modern level of dysfunction and offer suggestions for future restoration. The book traces how Congress was designed to operate, how it has met the challenges of decades past, and the trends that […]
On February 8, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear Oral Argument in Trump v. Anderson. The Court will consider whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ordering former President Donald Trump excluded from the 2024 presidential primary ballot. Legal questions involved in the case include whether Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment is “self-executing” or […]
On January 18, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce. These cases will determine whether Chevron v. NRDC, a 1984 case in which the Court held that courts should defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, should be overturned.This program will discuss the […]
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to educational institutions at all levels that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. As such, it has traditionally not applied to private schools that do not accept government funding, generally doled out in the form of federal grants or loans. Two recent cases […]
On January 16, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Devillier v. Texas. This takings case will determine whether a person whose property is taken without compensation may seek redress under the self-executing takings clause of the Fifth Amendment even if the legislature has not affirmatively provided them with a cause of […]
After Carson v. Makin (2023) –a U.S. Supreme Court case holding that Maine may not prohibit families from using state-provided voucher funds at private religious schools– St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School (St. Isidore) applied to become the first faith-based virtual charter school in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved St. […]
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, CA. This case is a property-rights challenge by a California landowner to nearly $24,000 in development fees levied by the county as a condition for receiving a permit to build a manufactured home. The court will […]
As we entered the new year, John Malcolm and John Yoo examined the latest regarding presidential power. In recent weeks, both Colorado and Maine have removed former President Donald Trump from their primary ballots under Section 3 of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment. In D.C., House Republicans are are preparing contempt charges against Hunter Biden for […]
Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court's upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below. Federal Bureau of Investigation v. Fikre (January 8) – Civil Rights, National Security; Whether a lawsuit alleging that the plaintiff was wrongly placed on the “No Fly List” can […]
In this CLE webinar, Judge Jennifer Perkins of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Arizona Presiding Disciplinary Judge Margaret Downie, and Greenberg Traurig shareholder Andy Halaby discussed the following areas of legal ethics and professional responsibility: Using artificial intelligence for preparation of legal documents: some ethical implications and the development of guidelines and best practices. Insights […]
John Malcolm and John Yoo continued their discussion of presidential power as they examined the latest updates on former President Donald Trump’s civil and criminal cases, presidential immunities, and the expected House impeachment vote.
The current FTC has criticized prior Commission positions, stating they are making a sharp departure from the decades-long approach they inherited. Almost three years into the current administration, how have these efforts fared? Has the FTC actually adopted a different standard in place of the consumer welfare standard and does it accurately reflect the law, […]
On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about missing out on Limp Bizkit. The games they've been playing this week include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Lethal Company, DayZ, Half Sword, Teleforum, and more. Over in the news the Great GameOnCancer has a ton of prizes, Baldurs Gate 3 gets a new patch, Bethesda starts responding to negative Steam reviews, and a GTA 6 trailer is imminent. This episode goes for 2 hours and 20 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:10:45 – Teleforum 00:18:41 – Half Sword 00:24:17 – Lethal Company 00:32:41 – DayZ 01:00:34 – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora 01:38:46 – News 02:03:05 – Questions 02:12:07 – Weekly Plugs 02:13:57 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify
SAC, o podcast de games e cultura pop do Super Amibos. Neste episódio: 00:00:00 - Introdução 00:05:35 - Super Mario RPG 00:50:00- 9 Years of Shadows 01:14:55- Os 5 Diabos 01:32:12 - Teleforum
In June the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that Harvard and the University of North Carolina's admissions programs violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Court observers have put forth different analyses […]
This webinar explores the complex legal and humanitarian aspects surrounding recent events in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Specifically, this program features a discussion of Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip, proportionality in armed conflict, and the right to self defense in international law. Featuring: Prof. Jennifer Maddocks, Assistant Professor of Law, US Military Academy, West […]
On November 13, 2023, the Supreme Court formally announced a Code of Conduct, a significant development encapsulated in a 14-page document outlining five canons of conduct. Addressing issues such as judicial recusal and permissible outside activities, the Code consolidates ethical rules guiding the Court’s members. This webinar assembles a panel of Supreme Court and Legal […]
Koons v. Platkin is a challenge to certain provisions of New Jersey Bill A4769/S3214 – now known as Chapter 131 – that overhauled the state's firearms and concealed carry laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Among other things, the law features 25 broad categories […]
United States v. Rahimi, argued before the Supreme Court this fall, raises the question of whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to domestic violence restraining orders, violates the Second Amendment on its face. When executing a search warrant on Texas resident Zackey Rahimi’s home in relation to […]
Communities across the country are grappling with the complex issues presented by growing homeless encampments that have filled parks, blocked building entrances, and overrun sidewalks. Some observe that their ability to find effective, compassionate solutions have been impacted by the Ninth Circuit opinion in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, et al., holding that […]
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that Harvard and the University of North Carolina's admissions programs violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Two months later, The […]
Pakistan finds itself in yet another multi-faceted crisis. In response to numerous economic challenges, including the worst inflation in Asia and the risk of default, the government is scrambling to raise funds. But the country’s socio-political entities are paralyzed amidst a high-stakes tussle between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the powerful security establishment–one that […]
Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court's upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below. Culley v. Marshall (October 30) – Due Process; What test should district courts apply to determine whether a state or local government must provide a hearing to someone who […]
Which Test is it Anyway? Civil Asset Forfeiture and the Right to a Prompt Post-Seizure Hearing at the High Court. The Court will hear argument on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Culley v. Marshall. Petitioners Halima Culley and Lena Sutton contend police seized their vehicles and held those vehicles for more than a year without […]
In What It Means to Be Human – The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics Prof. O. Carter Snead investigates the tension between the natural limits of the human body and the political philosophy of autonomy, and the legal and policy challenges that arise when those two conflict. He proposes a new paradigm of […]
This Term, the Supreme Court will hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo—a case concerning judicial deference to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Pursuant to Chevron v. NRDC and follow-on cases, courts defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Loper Bright offers the Court an opportunity to abandon Chevron deference entirely. But the phrasing of the […]
In recent months, there has been a notable escalation in China's economic coercion of various countries and private companies, prompting a pressing need for a deeper examination of this phenomenon and China's global strategy. Our panel will delve into the repercussions of actions taken by China in multilateral institutions and its use of debt-trap diplomacy, […]
Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience investigates the questions that surround the correct interpretation of the Establishment Clause, breaking down the practical history of establishment and disestablishment in the United States of religion as law and argues that a Clause often seen as a defense against religion […]
In her new book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves, Alexandra Hudson explores the question – how can a reinvigorated dedication to civility help our nation come together despite deep and growing differences? She argues that our difficulties in this arena are not new; luckily, the solutions aren't either. Drawing […]
Will the 118th Congress succeed in creating a statutory framework for effective regulation of cryptocurrencies? Join House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry and our expert panel to discuss the status of this complex legislative issue, the competition among regulators and potential division of regulatory jurisdiction, the differences between stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies, federal vs. […]
Many state constitutional provisions are worded similarly to provisions of the federal Constitution. At times, this has led some to simply assume as binding or highly persuasive the interpretations of the latter on the former. But to what degree should interpretations of the United States Constitution inform a particular state's interpretation of its own foundational […]
The 2023 Ron Rotunda Memorial Webinar featured a conversation with Gregory Jacob and Prof. Josh Blackman discussing the current state of the legal culture and the future of the legal profession. Professor Rotunda wrote seminal law books that are still used in law schools across the country and was the author of over 500 law […]
In Bates v. Pakseresht, Oregon mother-of-5 Jessica Bates is challenging the Oregon Department of Human Services' (OHDS) rules that require all potential adoptive families to affirm and support the sexual orientation, gender identity, and/ or gender expression of any potential children placed with them. Ms. Bates asserts that OHDS's rules violate the “Free Speech,” and […]
Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court's upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below. Pulsifer v. United States (October 2) – Federal Criminal Law; Whether a defendant satisfies the criteria in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f)(1) as amended by the First Step Act of […]
Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. Weber is a challenge to California's Assembly Bill 979 requiring racial, ethnic, and sexual orientation diversity on boards of public corporations located in California. The Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment is arguing that the Bill violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. On May 15, 2023, the […]
For the past few Supreme Court terms we have hosted Mark Rienzi, President of the Becket Fund and Professor of Law at Catholic University of America, for a discussion of Religious Liberty at the Court moderated by William Saunders, Professor and Co-director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Catholic University of America. This installment […]
In his new book Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Toleration in Early America, Professor Michael D. Breidenbach investigates the way American Catholics fundamentally contributed to the conception of a separation between Church and State in the founding era, overcoming suspicions of loyalties to a foreign power with a conciliatory approach. In this installment in […]
In the fall 2023 term, the Court is currently set to consider a case of whether a civil rights “tester,” someone who collects information as to whether a place of public accommodation is in compliance with laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) without an intent actually to visit those places or use those […]