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The 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 governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. This podcast feed contains audio files of Federalist Society panel discussions, debates, addresses, and other events related to law and public policy. Additional audio and video can be found at www.federalistsociety.org/multimedia.
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A Conversation Between Judge Kozinski and Judge Reinhardt 1-28-12 | This discussion between Judge Alex Kozinski and Judge Stephen Reinhardt was featured at the Sixth Annual Western Conference at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on January 28, 2012. Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President of The Federalist Society, moderated. | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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California in Crisis: Are People and Jobs Leaving for Better Pastures? 1-28-12 | Much has been written lately about companies’ unwillingness to invest or create new jobs in California. 2010 was the first census in which California did not add a member of Congress. Other states, including Texas, are seeing large influxes of new jobs and people. Some have suggested that California law (as passed by the legislature and as made by the courts) contributes to a negative business climate that discourages investment and job creation. This panel will look at California laws involving employment issues, tort liability, and environmental regulation and compare California’s approach to those of other states, including Texas to determine whether the law has become an impediment to job creation in California. This panel was featured at the Sixth Annual Western Conference on January 28, 2012. Featuring Mr. William J. Emanuel of Littler Mendelson PC; Mr. Jed Kolko of Trulia; Mr. H. Scott Leviant of Spiro Moss LLP; Mr. David A. Schwarz of Irell & Manella LLP; Ms. Kate Comerford Todd of the National Chamber Litigation Center; and Judge Carlos T. Bea of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Case Against Indiana's Methods of Selecting Judges 1-10-12 | On January 10, 2012, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an event featuring Prof. Stephen J. Ware of the University of Kansas School of Law. The topic of the address was "The Case Against Indiana's Methods of Selecting Judges". Introduction by Mr. Brian J. Paul of Ice Miller LLP and President of the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter. | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judicial Ethics 1-6-12 | The Federalist Society's Facutly Division hosted this panel on "Judicial Ethics" on Friday, January 6, 2012, during the 14th Annual Faculty Conference. Speakers included Prof. Charles Geyh of Indiana University Maurer School of Law; Prof. Stephen Gillers of New York University School of Law; The Honorable A. Raymond Randolph of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; Prof. Ronald Rotunda of Chapman University School of Law; and The Honorable Deanell Tacha of Pepperdine University School of Law as the moderator. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Alien Tort Statute, International Law, and the Judiciary 1-6-12 | The Federalist Society's Facutly Division hosted this debate on "The Alien Tort Statute, International Law, and the Judiciary" on Friday, January 6, 2012, during the 14th Annual Faculty Conference. Speakers included Prof. Eugene Kontorovich of Northwestern University School of Law; Prof. Stephen Vladeck of American University Washington College of Law; and Ms. Elizabeth Andersen, Executive Director & Executive Vice President of the American Society of International Law, as the moderator. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Young Legal Scholars Paper Presentations 1-6-12 | On January 6, 2012, at the 14th Annual Faculty Conference in Washington, DC, the Federalist Society provided an opportunity for young legal scholars to give presentations on papers they had recently authored followed by commentaries from Prof. Eugene Volokh of UCLA School of Law and Prof. Todd Henderson of the University of Chicago Law School. Papers included "Beyond DOMA" by Mr. William Baude of the Stanford Constitutional Law Center; "Retributive Justice and the Demands of Democratic Citizenship" by Prof. Dan Markel of Florida State University College of Law; "The Perpetual Corporation" by Prof. Andrew Schwartz of the University of Colorado Law School; and "Credit Risk Transfer Governance: The Good, the Bad, and the Savvy" by Prof. Houman Shadab of New York Law School. Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz of the Georgetown University Law Center moderated. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Public Sector Unions 1-6-12 | The Federalist Society's Facutly Division hosted this panel on "Public Sector Unions" on Friday, January 6, 2012, during the 14th Annual Faculty Conference. Speakers included Prof. Samuel Estreicher of New York University School of Law; Prof. John McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law; Prof. Joseph Slater of the University of Toledo College of Law; and Prof. James Lindgren of Northwestern University School of Law as the moderator. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sovereign Shareholder? Government Ownership and Corporate Law Post-Bailout 1-5-12 | The Federalist Society's Facutly Division hosted this panel on "The Sovereign Shareholder? Government Ownership and Corporate Law Post-Bailout" on Thursday, January 5, 2012, during the 14th Annual Faculty Conference. Speakers included Prof. Lynn Stout of UCLA School of Law; Prof. J.W. Verret of George Mason University School of Law; Prof. David Zaring of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania; and Dean Donald Weidner of Florida State University College of Law as the moderator. Introduction by the Honorable Lee Liberman Otis, Senior Vice President & Faculty Division Director at the The Federalist Society. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Obama Justice Department, the 2012 Elections and the Rule of Law 12-8-11 | On December 8, 2011, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an event featuring former DOJ voting rights section attorney and best-selling author Mr. J. Christian Adams. The topic of the address was "The Obama Justice Department, the 2012 Elections and the Rule of Law". Introduction by Mr. Asheesh Agarwal of Ogletree Deakins. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Future of Spectrum Policy 11-12-11 | The Telecommunications & Electronic Media Practice Group hosted this panel on "The Future of Spectrum Policy" on Saturday, November 12, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Mr. Brian F. Fontes of the National Emergency Number Association; Hon. Janice Obuchowski of Freedom Technologies, Inc.; Mr. Thomas C. Power of the Office of Science & Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President; and JudgeJennifer Walker Elrod of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as the moderator. | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Ministerial Exception Case: Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC 11-11-11 | The Religious Liberties Practice Group hosted this panel on "The Ministerial Exception Case: Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC" on Friday, November 11, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Hon. Walter E. Dellinger, III, of O’Melveny & Myers LLP; Prof. Douglas Laycock of the University of Virginia School of Law; Hon. Michael W. McConnell of the Stanford Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School; Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as the moderator. | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Property Rights: The Forgotten Spark of the Arab Spring 11-12-11 | The Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice Group hosted this panel on "Property Rights: The Forgotten Spark of the Arab Spring" on Saturday, November 12, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Mr. Hernando de Soto of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy; Prof. Steven J. Eagle of George Mason University School of Law; Prof. John D. Echeverria of Vermont Law School; Prof. Donald J. Kochan of Chapman University School of Law; and Judge Jerry E. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as the moderator. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reining in Regulation or Letting Regulation Reign? Predictions and Prescriptions for Government 11-12-11 | The Administrative Law & Regulation Practice Group hosted this panel on "Reining in Regulation or Letting Regulation Reign? Predictions and Prescriptions for Government" on Saturday, November 12, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Hon. Ronald A. Cass of Cass & Associates, PC; Prof. Cary Coglianese of the University of Pennsylvania Law School; Hon. Christopher C. DeMuth of The American Enterprise Institute; and Judge Carlos T. Bea of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as the moderator. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The War-on-Terror Government 11-11-11 | The International & National Security Law Practice Group hosted this panel on "The War-on-Terror Government" on Friday, November 11, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Hon. Stewart A. Baker of Steptoe & Johnson LLP and former Assistant U.S. Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University; Mr. Julian Sánchez of The Cato Institute; Mr. Benjamin Wittes of the The Brookings Institution; and Prof. Nathan A. Sales of George Mason University School of Law as the moderator. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Voter Fraud and Voter ID -- The Constitution and the Right to Vote 11-11-11 | The Free Speech & Election Law Practice Group hosted this panel on "Voter Fraud and Voter ID -- The Constitution and the Right to Vote" on Friday, November 11, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Mr. John Fund, formerly of The Wall Street Journal and Opinionjournal.com; Prof. Spencer A. Overton of The George Washington University Law School; Prof. Daniel P. Tokaji of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; Mr. Hans von Spakovsky of The Heritage Foundation; and Judge Thomas B. Griffith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as the moderator. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Consumers and the Economy Benefit from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? 11-11-11 | The Financial Services & E-Commerce Practice Group hosted this panel on "Will Consumers and the Economy Benefit from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?" on Friday, November 11, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Mr. David Berenbaum of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition; Mr. Leonard J. Kennedy of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Mr. Alex J. Pollock of the American Enterprise Institute; Prof. Todd J. Zywicki of George Mason University School of Law; and Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit as the moderator. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prisoner Releases and the Role of the Courts 11-11-11 | The Criminal Law & Procedure Practice Group hosted this panel on "Prisoner Releases and the Role of the Courts" on Friday, November 11, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Dr. Richard A. Berk of the University of Pennsylvania; Hon. Deborah J. Daniels of Krieg DeVault LLP; Hon. Sarah V. Hart of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office; Mr. Donald Specter of the Prison Law Office; Attorney General Luther Strange of Alabama; and Judge Edith Brown Clement of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Attorneys Fees in Class Actions 11-10-11 | The Litigation Practice Group hosted this panel on "Attorneys Fees in Class Actions" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Prof. Lester Brickman of Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt University Law School; Mr. Theodore H. Frank of the Center for Class Action Fairness; Dean Alan B. Morrison of The George Washington University Law School; Mr. Jeffrey S. Jacobson of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; and Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as the moderator. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the New Boss: Continuity in Presidential War Powers 11-10-11 | The Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group hosted this panel on "Meet the New Boss: Continuity in Presidential War Powers" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Prof. Martin S. Flaherty of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School; Mr. Andrew C. McCarthy of the National Review Institute; Prof. Michael D. Ramsey of the University of San Diego School of Law; Prof. John C. Yoo of the University of California Berkeley School of Law; and Dr. John C. Eastman of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence at Chapman University School of Law as the moderator. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Organized Labor and the Obama Administration 11-10-11 | The Labor & Employment Law Practice Group hosted this panel on "Organized Labor and the Obama Administration" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Hon. John N. Raudabaugh of Nixon Peabody LLP and former Member of the National Labor Relations Board; Mr. William Samuel of the Department of Government Affairs at the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations; Hon. Eugene Scalia of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and former Solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor; and JudgeWilliam H. Pryor Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit as the moderator. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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IP and Parallel Importation -- Should the U.S., Through IP Laws and Other Means, Protect Businesses from "Gray Goods" Imported | The Intellectual Property Practice Group hosted this panel on "IP and Parallel Importation -- Should the U.S., Through IP Laws and Other Means, Protect Businesses from "Gray Goods" Imported Without Manufacturers’ Authorization?" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. This panel featured Prof. F. Scott Kieff of The George Washington University Law School and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University; Prof. David S. Olson of Boston College Law School; Mr. David Salmons of Bingham McCutchen LLP; Mr. Sherwin Siy of Public Knowledge; and Judge Randall R. Rader of the U. S. Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit as the moderator. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Law School Accreditation 11-10-11 | The Professional Responsibility & Legal Education Practice Group hosted this panel on "Law School Accreditation" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. This panel featured Prof. Thomas D. Morgan of The George Washington University Law School; Mr. Clark Neily of the Institute for Justice; Prof. Ann Shalleck, Director of the Women and the Law Program at American University Washington College of Law; Dean David N. Yellen of Loyola University Chicago School of Law; and JusticeDavid R. Stras of the Minnesota Supreme Court. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deficit Reduction and the Role of the Federal Government in Regulating Business 11-10-11 | The Corporations, Securities & Antitrust Practice Group hosted this panel on "Deficit Reduction and the Role of the Federal Government in Regulating Business" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. This panel featured Prof. Richard A. Epstein of New York University School of Law; Dr. Martin A. Regalia of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Heather L. Slavkin of the AFL-CIO's Office of Investment; and JudgeDavid B. Sentelle of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as the moderator. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Federal Initiatives on K-12 School Bullying Prevention 11-10-11 | The Civil Rights Practice Group hosted this panel on "Federal Initiatives on K-12 School Bullying Prevention" on Thursday, November 10, 2011, during the 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The panel featured Mr. Hans Bader of the Competitive Enterprise Institute; CommissionerTodd Gaziano of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and The Heritage Foundation; Ms. Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women's Law Center; Prof. Eugene Volokh of UCLA School of Law; Prof. William R. Yeomans of American University Washington College of Law; and Mr. Stuart Taylor Jr., Contributing Editor of National Journal and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, as the moderator. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Address by Richard Brookhiser on James Madison 11-12-11 | On November 12, 2011, Mr. Richard Brookhiser, Senior Editor of National Review, delivered an address at the Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention. Mr. Brookhiser spoke about his new book James Madison. He was introduced by Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President of The Federalist Society. | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Federal Sunset Law 11-12-11 | In the years since the New Deal and the Great Society, a huge number of federal statutes have been enacted into law and have become permanent fixtures of American life. Repealing these statutes is politically impossible because one needs a majority of the House of Representatives, sixty votes in the Senate, and the President’s signature to repeal a law. The cumbersome mechanisms of bicameralism, the Senate filibuster, and the President’s veto, which were meant to ensure limited government, now serve the wholly different purpose of entrenching big government by making federal laws immortal. This panel will consider whether Congress should pass a general federal sunset law that would require that most federal statutes sunset after ten or twenty years unless they are re-enacted by the two Houses of Congress together with the President. Arguably, such a law would return us to the Framers’ vision where small government was entrenched instead of big government being entrenched. Many states have adopted sunset laws, and maybe now it is time for the federal government to follow their good example. Thomas Jefferson once proposed that even the Constitution itself should sunset every 20 years – an idea that James Madison wisely rejected. But even if the Constitution ought not to sunset and even if a few landmark laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ought not to sunset, surely most federal laws ought to be periodically in need of being reenacted. This panel will examine that question.This panel was featured as Showcase Panel IV at the 2011 National Lawyers Convention on November 12, 2011. Featuring: Judge Frank H. Easterbrook of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; Prof. William N. Eskridge Jr., of Yale Law School; Mr. Philip K. Howard of Common Good Coalition; Prof. Thomas W. Merrill of Columbia Law School; and Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit as the moderator. | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Term Limits, Entitlement Reform, and Random Assignment of Members of Congress to Committees 11-12-11 | The Constitution does not mention congressional committees anywhere in the text, and Congress’ power to create such committees flows out of the power of each House to enact by majority vote the rules that will govern its own proceedings. From the beginning of our history, Congress has used this power to create formidable legislative committees that deal with levels of taxation, spending, and borrowing by the federal government. Today, it is clear that those committees have taxed, spent, and borrowed way too much, often with the goal of benefitting the home states of committee members at the expense of the nation as a whole. Among the six committees that have taxed, spent, and borrowed too much are the two Appropriations Committees, the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, and the Budget Committees. This panel will discuss the idea that future Congresses should provide, by a majority vote of each House at the start of a session of Congress, that appointment of members to the six committees listed above should be by random lottery rather than being based on seniority or the desire of a member to serve on a committee. Membership on these six committees should, as well, be limited to no more than six years. We do not let lower court federal judges pick which cases they get to hear but instead assign cases to them by random lottery. For similar reasons some suggest we ought not to let members of Congress pick which committee a member serves on, but we ought to leave that up to a random lottery as well. They say no-one, whether it be Robert Byrd or Ted Stevens, ought to sit on a taxing, spending, or borrowing committee for longer than six years. Others counter that the loss of expertise and experience in these areas is far too great a cost. Finally, this panel will address the question of entitlement reform and votes on the floor of Congress. The text of the Constitution makes it clear that the Framers expected that Congress would vote for most appropriations on an annualized basis. The Constitution even makes it clear that military appropriations can be for no more than two years. Yet today, and really since the New Deal, we have become accustomed to entitlement programs whereby citizens become "entitled" to a sum of money every year, and Congress is essentially forced to foot the bill. What can we do to reform entitlement programs? How should the raising of the debt ceiling be handled? This panel was featured as Showcase Panel III at the 2011 National Lawyers Convention on November 12, 2011. Featuring: Prof. Steven G. Calabresi of Northwestern University School of Law; Prof. William N. Eskridge Jr., of Yale Law School; Mr. William Kristol of The Weekly Standard; Prof. Jide O. Nzelibe of Northwestern University School of Law; and JudgeEdith H. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Fifth Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups at The Federalist Society. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Political Philosophy and Classical Liberalism Roundtable 11-11-11 | This year, two books are being published defending classical liberalism: one by Richard Epstein and another by John Tomasi. How persuasive is the case for classical liberalism? How does classical liberalism differ from conservatism, libertarianism, or fusionism? Is there an inherent flaw in classical liberalism that explains why it degenerated into welfare state socialism? If so, how can classical liberal theory be inoculated from degenerating in this fashion again? This panel was featured as Showcase Panel II at the 2011 National Lawyers Convention on November 11, 2011. Featuring: Prof. Richard A. Epstein of New York University School of Law; Prof. Andrew M. Koppelman of Northwestern University School of Law; Hon. Michael W. McConnell of Stanford Law School and former Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; Prof. John O. McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law; Prof. Paul A. Rahe Hillsdale College; Prof. Douglas B. Rasmussen of St. John’s University; Prof. John Tomasi of Brown University; and JudgeSandra Segal Ikuta of the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Ninth Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Too Big to Fail 11-10-11 | The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was aimed at correcting a number of problems relating to the market woes of the last few years. Among other things, it specifically sought to address issues pertaining to the idea that some entities were too big and intertwined with the economy to be allowed to fail. Our panel will discuss the legal (and potential constitutional) issues coming out of Dodd-Frank. In passing the act, has Congress overstepped its bounds? Will Dodd-Frank succeed in identifying the entities that are "too big to fail", and will it be effective in regulating them in a way that will prevent their failure? Featuring: Mr. Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research; Mr. H. Rodgin Cohen of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; Mr. Paul Singer of Elliott Management Corporation; Hon. Peter J. Wallison of the American Enterprise Institute; and JudgeDiane S. Sykes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit as the moderator. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Address by Senator Mike Lee 11-11-11 | United States Senator Mike Lee of Utah addressed registrants of the Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention on Friday, November 11, 2011. He was introduced by Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fourth Annual Rosenkranz Debate: RESOLVED: Congress Acted Within Its Authority in Enacting the Patient Protection and Affordabl | The Fourth Annual Rosenkranz Debate was held on November 12, 2011, during The Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention. The debate, titled "RESOLVED: Congress Acted Within Its Authority in Enacting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act", featured Prof. Laurence H. Tribe of Harvard Law School and Hon. Paul D. Clement of Bancroft PLLC and former U.S. Solicitor General with Prof. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz of the Georgetown Law Center as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President of the Federalist Society. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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11th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture 11-11-11 | 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 established this annual lecture in Barbara's memory because of her enormous contributions as an active member, supporter, and volunteer leader. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the first lecture in November 2001. The lecture series continued in following years with other notable individuals. In 2011, former U.S. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey delivered the lecture. He was introduced by Mr. Eugene B. Meyer, President of the Federalist Society. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Opening Address by Senator Jeff Sessions 11-10-11 | United States Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama opened the Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention with an address to all registrants on November 10, 2011. He was introduced by Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Address by Senator Marco Rubio 11-10-11 | United States Senator Marco Rubio of Florida addressed registrants of the Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention on Thursday, November 10, 2011. He was introduced by Leonard A. Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Debate Over the Constitutionality of the Health Care Reform Act 10-25-11 | On October 25, 2011, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted a debate between Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher and Prof. Gerard Magliocca of Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis on the constitutionality of the Health Care Reform Act. Introduction by Mr. Brian J. Paul of Ice Miller LLP and President of the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter. | 11/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mexico's New Class Action Law 10-20-11 | This panel will discuss the new class action law in Mexicoand how it compares with class action laws governing other countries. Our panel of experts will provide an overview of the new law along with insights into the many legal issues the Mexican courts will need to address, what companies doing business in Mexico need to do to prepare, and any potential risks of class action "abuse." This panel was held during The Future of Business Law in Mexico conference on October 20, 2011. Speakers included Mr. Eduardo Facha García, Founding Partner of López Melih, González, Facha y Estrada, SC; Mr. Luis Omar Guerrero Rodríguez, Partner at Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa SC and Head of the Antitrust Section of the Mexican Bar Association; Prof. George L. Priest of Yale Law School; and Judge Carlos T. Bea of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as the moderator. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Antitrust Enforcement and Price Squeeze 10-20-11 | With Cofeco due to issue its final opinion in its recent action against Telcel, this panel will discuss whether the Ley Federal de Competencia Económica (LFCE – Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Law) can or should be read to include a price-squeeze cause of action, the ramifications of adopting a price-squeeze theory of liability, and the impact of such a decision on businesses and consumers. The panel will also examine how antitrust enforcement in Mexico compares with other countries – what factors should or must be considered as Mexico moves forward? How should Mexico consider consumer interests? This panel was held during The Future of Business Law in Mexico conference on October 20, 2011. Speakers included Mr. Luis Felipe Lucatero Govea, Head of the Unit for Prospective Analysis and Regulation at Mexico's Federal Commission of Telecommunications; Prof. George L. Priest of Yale Law School; Prof. J. Gregory Sidak, Chairman and Founder of Criterion Economics, LLC; and JudgeCarlos T. Bea of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as the moderator. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Evolution of Competition Policy 10-20-11 | As Mexico continues to emerge as an important economy on the international front, how can it best fashion its laws and policies governing business practices and access to the courts? What issues will the Mexican courts need to address under the new class action law? Should Cofeco urge the courts to adopt a price-squeeze theory of antitrust liability? And how might the resolution of these issues impact businesses and consumers in Mexico. These and other important questions were considered by our experts at The Future of Business Law in Mexico conference, held on October 20, 2011, in Mexico City. Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia opened the conference with a keynote address on "The Evolution of Competition Policy". He was introduced by Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups at the Federalist Society. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Supreme Court Preview: What Is In Store for October Term 2011? 9-27-11 | October 3rd marks the first day of the 2011 Supreme Court term. This term the Court will hear interesting cases concerning religious liberty, U.S. citizenship, television broadcasting regulation, employment, unions, and many others. A few notable cases include Hosanna-Tabor Church v. EEOC, concerning the scope of the religious "ministers exception" to federal workplace discrimination laws; M.B.Z. v. Clinton, determining whether the courts can enforce a federal statute governing how the Secretary of State is to record the birthplace of American citizens on passports and related documents; Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories Inc., regarding whether a patent claim preempts all uses of naturally occurring correlations between blood test results and patient health because well-known methods used to administer prescription drugs and test blood may involve "transformations" of body chemistry; FCC v. Fox Television, concerning the FCC’s findings that broadcasts including expletives and nudity were indecent within the meaning of statutory and regulatory prohibitions on indecent broadcasts, Knox v. SEIU, which examines whether a state may condition employment on the payment of a special union assessment intended solely for political and ideological expenditures without first providing a notice that includes information about that assessment and provides an opportunity to object to its exaction; and Sackett v. EPA, regarding whether petitioners may seek pre-enforcement judicial review of an administrative compliance order pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Featuring Mr. Michael A. Carvin of Jones Day; Mr. Thomas G. Hungar of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Prof. Neal Katyal of Georgetown University Law Center; Prof. Adam Mossoff of George Mason University School of Law; Ms. Elizabeth P. Papez of Winston & Strawn LLP; Prof. Mark Rienzi of Catholic University Columbus School of Law; and Ms. Jan Crawford of CBS News as the moderator. | 9/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Resolved: That the President's War Powers are (Nearly) Absolute 9-15-11 | On September 15, 2011, the Chicago Lawyers Chapter hosted the 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Program featuring this debate. Prof. John C. Yoo of the University of California Berkeley School of Law and Prof. Alberto R. Coll of DePaul University College of Law debated issues relevant not only to the war against terrorists, but also to on-going US and NATO action in Libya and in future conflicts as they arise. The debate was moderated by James Warren of the Chicago News Cooperative and The Atlantic. Introduction by Mr. James C. Dunlop of Jones Day. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security 9-15-11 | On September 15, 2011, the Chicago Lawyers Chapter hosted the 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Program featuring this panel discussion. The distinguished panelists discussed the themes of Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security from a variety of viewpoints presented in the book. Confronting Terror was edited by Prof. John Yoo of the University of California Berkeley School of Law and leading initial architect of post-9/11 national security policy, and Dean Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups for the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy. The panelists included Prof. Arthur Herman of the American Enterprise Institute; Dr. Charles Kesler of The Claremont Institute; Dean A. Reuter of The Federalist Society; and Judge Frank Easterbrook of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit as the moderator. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Defending the Defense of Marriage Act 8-18-11 | On August 18, 2011, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an event featuring The Honorable Gregory G. Katsas of Jones Day and former Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. The topic of the address was "Defending the Defense of Marriage Act". Introduction by Mr. Brian J. Paul of Ice Miller LLP and President of the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter. | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Google Review: Regulation of Search Results and More 9-19-11 | Google’s business practices are currently under review by the Federal Trade Commission, several state Attorneys General, and the European Commission. Competitors and critics assert that the Google search engine, and its search engine’s results, should be reviewed and potentially regulated by government authorities. Google and its supporters assert that it is merely trying to provide the best answers for consumers. In the fast moving technology space, what role -- if any -- should antitrust authorities play in policing search engine methodology and results? How should regulators respond to allegations of "unfairness?" Most recently, the government’s interest in Google has expanded to include questions about its proposed acquisition of Motorola - what is the proper governmental role here? Featuring Hon. Thomas O. Barnett of Covington & Burling LLP; Prof. James Grimmelmann of New York Law School; Hon. Charles F. "Rick" Rule of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; Mr. Berin Szoka of TechFreedom; and Hon. Ronald A. Cass of Cass & Associates, PC as the moderator. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Extra-Judicial Activities of Supreme Court Justices: Is Reform Needed? 7-27-11 | On July 27, 2011, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an event featuring Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt University Law School. The topic of Prof. Fitzpatrick's address was "The Extra-Judicial Activities of Supreme Court Justices: Is Reform Needed?" Introduction by Mr. Brian J. Paul of Ice Miller LLP and President of the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter. | 8/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011 Annual Supreme Court Round Up 7-12-11 | On July 12, 2011, Miguel Estrada of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher delivered the Annual Supreme Court Round Up at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Introduction by Mr. Douglas R. Cox of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Economic Security 6-28-11 | Both President Bush and President Obama directed comprehensive reviews of America's cyber security strategy. The current Cyberspace Policy Review concludes that cyber security poses some of the most serious economic and national security challenges of the 21st Century. The challenges include cyber warfare, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, cyber attacks on defense facilities, critical infrastructure and private companies, and cyber theft of personal data. They give rise to complex and interconnected legal and policy issues, in areas such as the law of armed conflict, privacy and the scope of regulation, which will be addressed at this symposium. The International and National Security Law Practice Group presented this conference on June 28, 2011. The second panel on economic security featured Prof. Orin S. Kerr of The George Washington University Law School; Mr. Marc Rotenberg of the Electronic Privacy Information Center; Mr. John Smith of Raytheon; Mr. Michael Vatis of Steptoe & Johnson LLP; and Mr. Vincent J. Vitkowsky of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP as the moderator. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Address by Stewart A. Baker 6-28-11 | Both President Bush and President Obama directed comprehensive reviews of America's cyber security strategy. The current Cyberspace Policy Review concludes that cyber security poses some of the most serious economic and national security challenges of the 21st Century. The challenges include cyber warfare, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, cyber attacks on defense facilities, critical infrastructure and private companies, and cyber theft of personal data. They give rise to complex and interconnected legal and policy issues, in areas such as the law of armed conflict, privacy and the scope of regulation, which will be addressed at this symposium. The International and National Security Law Practice Group presented this conference on June 28, 2011. The luncheon address was delivered by Mr. Stewart A. Baker of Steptoe & Johnson LLP and former Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security. Introduction by Mr. Vincent J. Vitkowsky of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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National Security 6-28-11 | Both President Bush and President Obama directed comprehensive reviews of America's cyber security strategy. The current Cyberspace Policy Review concludes that cyber security poses some of the most serious economic and national security challenges of the 21st Century. The challenges include cyber warfare, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, cyber attacks on defense facilities, critical infrastructure and private companies, and cyber theft of personal data. They give rise to complex and interconnected legal and policy issues, in areas such as the law of armed conflict, privacy and the scope of regulation, which will be addressed at this symposium. The International and National Security Law Practice Group presented this conference on June 28, 2011. The first panel on national security featured Mr. Steven G. Bradbury of Dechert LLP and former Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel; Col. Gary D. Brown of the United States Cyber Command with the U.S. Air Force; Mr. Shane Harris of The Washingtonian; Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin of George Mason Law School; and Mr. Paul Rosenzweig of Red Branch Law and Consulting, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and former Acting Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, as the moderator. Welcome and Introduction by Mr. Vincent Vitkowsky of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP and Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Law and Counterterrorism. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Predator Drones, Targeted Killings and the Law of Armed Conflict 4-19-11 | Does the President have the legal authority to target a U.S. citizen? May unmanned aerial vehicles (UAWs) be used to target individuals in sovereign nations other than Iraq or Afghanistan (such as Yemen and Pakistan)? How do UAWs fit within the scope of the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law? The New England Student Chapter hosted this event on April 19, 2011, featuring Prof. Victor Hansen of New England Law | Boston; Prof. Michael W. Lewis of Ohio Northern University College of Law; and Prof. Lawrence M. Friedman of New England Law | Boston as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Christopher Chadzutko, President of the New England Student Chapter. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Should U.S. Courts Ignore International Law? 3-22-11 | In recent years a controversy has developed over the role that foreign and international law should play in American courts. Should consideration of such law be banned outright or does it have its place? The New England Student Chapter hosted this event on March 22, 2011, featuring Prof. David Moore of BYU Law. Introduction by Mr. Christopher Chadzutko, President of the New England Student Chapter. | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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School Choice, Religious Freedom, and the Constitution(s) 6-9-11 | On June 9, 2011, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter hosted Prof. Richard W. Garnett of the University of Notre Dame Law School. The topic of Prof. Garnett's discussion was school choice. Brian J. Paul of Ice Miller LLP and President of the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter introduced Prof. Garnett. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The First Amendment Online: Search, Privacy & Personalization 6-9-11 | Congress is aflutter with online privacy bills, while arguments for regulating search engines, social networks and other online service providers are gaining traction with consumer protection and competition agencies. Yet policymakers seem to have given little attention to how interventions to protect privacy or competition will affect speech online. Our expert panel will discuss how the First Amendment applies to search engines and the personalization of online services, content and advertising based on user data--once abstract questions that are increasingly becoming central to our culture and economy. -- Among other questions, the panel will consider what qualifies as protected speech, what level of judicial scrutiny applies, and how the government can address real harms consistent with the First Amendment. In particular, we will discuss the implications of the FTC’s recent "Do Not Track" proposal and the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in IMS Health v Sorrell (dealing with First Amendment protection of data used in targeted marketing that has both commercial as well as non-commercial uses). -- Featuring Prof. Richard A. Epstein of New York University School of Law; Prof. James Grimmelman of the Institute for Information Law and Policy at New York Law School; Prof. Jonathan Masur of the University of Chicago Law School; Mr. Berin Szoka of TechFreedom; and JudgeDiane P. Wood of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Trevor K. Copeland of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione. | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Minority Religious Communities at Risk 6-15-11 | Many commentators assert that there is no better measure of the human rights climate in any country than the treatment its authorities accord their minority religious communities. These small, sometimes ancient, sometimes immigrant, sometimes newly converted communities are the "canaries in the coal mine" of human rights. Attempting to exercise the freedoms of the individual human conscience guaranteed in universally recognized international covenants, Egyptian Copts, Venezuelan Jews, Ahmadiyya Muslims, Pentecostal Christians, Bahai, humanist non-believers, and numerous others in many lands suffer imprisonment, intimidation, denial of sustenance and employment, and death. Conflicts arise over the treatment of minorities: conflict prevention and conflict resolution often turn upon the credible redress of their grievances. Our panel of experts will discuss these and other issues. Featuring The Honorable Randolph Marshall Bell of the First Freedom Center; Prof. Thomas F. Farr of the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University; Mr. Tad Stahnke of Human Rights First; and Mr. William L. Saunders of Americans United for Life as the moderator. | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Patent Enforcement in the 21st Century 6-1-11 | This panel will explore the long-standing debate over remedies for patent infringement and whether and how we should reform the patent system to ensure it is functioning to promote efficient investment in innovation. From questions about granting and enforcing injunctions after eBay v. MercExchange and TiVo v. EchoStar, to the proper standards for calculating damages after the ResQnet cases regarding use of prior licenses in determining reasonable royalty rates and the Uniloc v. Microsoftdecision abandoning the so-called 25% rule, our panel of experts will discuss both the legal aspects of the current debates as well as their implications and their place in the broader debate over the economic role of patents. Featuring Mr. Erik P. Belt of McCarter & English, LLP; Mr. Jerry Cohen of Burns & Levinson LLP; Prof. F. Scott Kieff of George Washington University Law School; Prof. Michael Meurer of Boston University School of Law; and Prof. David S. Olson of Boston College Law School as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Gregory D. Cote of McCarter & English LLP | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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U.S. v. Microsoft, 10 Years Later: Who Won, Who Lost, and Did It Matter? 5-9-11 | Ten years ago, Microsoft dominated the personal computer market with its ever-expanding operating system. Today, Microsoft is still a formidable company but has re-invigorated rivals (Apple) and unforeseen ones (Google, Facebook). Did the antitrust enforcement action by the Department of Justice and the resultant settlement make any difference to the way technology evolved? Did the consent decree have its intended results? Our panelists will discuss these questions as well as the effectiveness of antitrust remedies in the rapidly-changing world of computer and communication technology. Featuring: Prof. Phil Malone of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University Law School; Mr. Rick Rule of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; and Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. David DeGroot of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and President of the San Francisco Lawyers Chapter. | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do We Trust Judges Too Much? Did the Framers??? 10-6-10 | On October 6, 2010, the Western New England Student Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted this debate on judges and trust.? Featuring Prof. David Forte of Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law; Prof. Bruce Miller of Western New England College School of Law; and Dean Howard Kalodner of Western New England College School of Law as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Isaac Mass, President of the Western New England Student Chapter. | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Supreme Court and the Nature of Man 11-11-10 | On November 11, 2010, the Houston Student Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted this event featuring Chief Judge Edith Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prof. Meredith Duncan of the University of Houston Law Center introduced Judge Jones. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Impact of Judicial Activism on the Moral Character of Citizens 10-28-10 | On October 28, 2010, the UC Berkeley Student Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted this debate on judicial activism.? Featuring ?Mr. Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute and Prof. Fred Smith of the University of California Berkeley School of Law. Introduction by Mr. James Phillips, President of the UC Berkeley Student Chapter. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hydrocracking and Shale Drilling: A Discussion on Natural Gas Drilling and Its Implications on the Economy, the Environment and | On March 8, 2011, the Fordham Student Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted this panel discussion on natural gas drilling. Panelists included Peter J. Cambs of The Cambs Law Firm LLP and Parker Waichman Alonso LLP; Christine A. Fazio of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP; and Michael Joy of Lipman, Biltekoff & Joy LLP. Introductions by Addie Bendory and David Kupfer of the Fordham Student Chapter. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Debate on Obamacare 3-10-11 | On March 10, 2011, the California-Berkeley Student Chapter hosted this debate on Obamacare between Prof. Richard Epstein of NYU School of Law and Prof. Jesse Choper of UC Berkeley School of Law. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Domestic & Legal Issues Arising from American Intervention in Libya 4-6-11 | On April 6, 2011, the Fordham Student Chapter of the Federalist Society and the Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group co-hosted this panel discussion on "Domestic & Legal Issues Arising from American Intervention in Libya". Speakers included Prof. Andrew Kent of Fordham University School of Law; Prof. Thomas H. Lee of Fordham University School of Law; Prof. Robert F. Turner of the University of Virginia School of Law; andProf. Eric Jensen of Fordham University School of Law as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Addie Bendory, President of the Fordham Student Chapter. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Conscience Regulations from the Department of Health & Human Services: Do They Strike the Right Balance Between Conscience | The protection of conscience for health care providers has, in some arguments, been pitted against the right of an individual to receive a health care product or service. This past February, the Obama Administration revised earlier conscience clause regulations enacted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the Bush Administration. What are the practical implications of these revised regulations? How will the federal government now handle complaints filed by health care providers who allege that they have been compelled to violate their moral or religious beliefs? These and other questions will be addressed by our panel of experts. Featuring Dr. M. Gregg Bloche of the Georgetown-Johns Hopkins Joint Program in Law and Public Health at Georgetown University Law Center; Dr. Farr A. Curlin of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago Medical Center; Prof. Robert A. Destro of The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Prof. B. Jessie Hill of Case Western Reserve University School of Law; and Prof. Mark L. Rienzi of The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law as the moderator. | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Future of Judicial Selection in Iowa 2-22-11 | On February 22, 2011, the Iowa Lawyers Chapter hosted this event on "The Future of Judicial Selection in Iowa" at the Iowa State Bar Association Headquarters. Panelists included Guy Cook, Elected Commissioner for the Iowa State Judicial Nominating Commission and Senior Partner at Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C.; Rep. Chris Hagenow of the House Judiciary Committee and Partner at Whitaker Hagenow GBMG; Rep. Kurt Swaim, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Partner at Swaim Law Firm; Prof. Stephen J. Ware of the University of Kansas School of Law; and O. Kay Henderson, News Director and Chief Statehouse Correspondent for Radio Iowa, as the moderator. Introduction by Adam C. Gregg of BrownWinick and Vice President of the Iowa Lawyers Chapter. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 3-10-11 | On March 10, 2011, the Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter and the Florida Coastal Student Chapter co-hosted an event featuring Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute. The topic of Mr. Bandow's discussion was "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act". Prof. James Woodruff of Florida Coastal School of Law gave the introduction. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Future of Regulatory Review 3-21-11 | On January 18, President Obama announced through a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that he would issue an executive order that would begin a review to "make sure we avoid excessive, inconsistent and redundant regulation" and would review "the rules already on the books to remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less competitive." The Op-ed is available here. This was followed by the release of the Executive Order, available here. Our panel of experts will examine and discuss the new direction outlined by the Administration. Panelists include Hon. Ronald A. Cass of Cass & Associates, PC; Hon. E. Donald Elliott of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; Hon. Sally Katzen of Podesta Group; Prof. Jeffrey S. Lubbers of the American University Washington College of Law; and Judge A. Raymond Randolph of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as the moderator. | 3/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Attorney General Selection in Tennessee 3-3-11 | The Nashville Lawyers Chapter hosted this panel discussion on "Attorney General Selection in Tennessee" on March 3, 2011. Speakers included Senator Mae Beavers of the Tennessee State Senate; Hon. Paul Summers of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP and Former Tennessee Attorney General; Mr. Ammon Smartt of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP and Author of "A Report on Tennessee Attorney General Selection"; and Mr. Justin Adams of Trauger & Tuke as the moderator. | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Honest Services Fraud: What's Left? 3-9-11 | Last year, in its "Honest Services Cases" the Supreme Court purported to confine the statute making it a crime to defraud another of "the intangible right to honest services" to the "core offenses" of bribery and kickbacks, discarding conflict of interest and breach of fiduciary duty as bases for prosecution. Has the Court succeeded? Is "bribery" in public corruption cases still too vague a concept to eliminate prosecutions that risk turning politics into a crime? What are the federalism implications of such prosecutions? Does the honest services statute have any remaining utility in the commercial context? Does it have any utility at all, or do other criminal statutes prohibiting bribery, public program fraud, extortion, and kickbacks fulfill its goals? Panelists included Mr. John Elwood of Vinson & Elkins & former Assistant Solicitor General of the United States; Mr. Ronald Safer of Schiff Hardin LLP and co-counsel in US v. Conrad Black et al.; Mr. Brian Murray of Jones Day and petitioner's counsel in Weyhrauch v. United States; and Mr. Gil Soffer, of Katten Muchin Rosenman & former Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the United States as the moderator. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Economic Uncertainty and the Role of the Courts 2-26-11 | This panel will assess the role of the courts in an uncertain economic climate. Given the financial troubles plaguing the United States, how much emphasis should the judiciary place on the constitutional protection of private property? In a difficult economic climate, should a judge's empathy for those in financial distress affect his rulings? If a state defaults on its obligations, what is the appropriate role of the courts? Should a refusal to pay constitute a violation of the Takings Clause? On a broader level, to what extent do interpretive methods have financial consequences? How much stock do investors put in stability in judicial reasoning when choosing where to place their money? Does our current law protect private property too much or not enough to maximize social utility, and should that be the standard by which we judge the legal protection of property rights? Does the experience of other countries offer any lessons in this area? The Federalist Society's Student Division presented this panel at the 2011 Annual Student Symposium on February 26, 2011. Panelists included Dean Paul G. Mahoney of the University of Virginia School of Law; Prof. Paul Stephan of the University of Virginia School of Law; Prof. Todd Zywicki of George Mason University School of Law; and Judge Diane Sykes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Joseph D'Agostino, Speakers and Panels Vice Chair for the University of Virginia Federalist Society. | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Welfare State and American Exceptionalism 2-26-11 | With the recent passage of President Barack Obama's health care legislation, it is time to reassess whether it is possible to have a welfare state that meshes with the American constitutional tradition. Is the enduring presence of government entitlements antithetical to our system of government or is there a way to accommodate these programs without changing the historical American relationship between the individual and the government? Will the growing role of government in the United States cause the country to increasingly mirror Europe or can the nation chart an alternate course? If the latter, what would it look like? Does the U.S. Constitution's relative lack of positive rights compared to its counterparts around the world pose problems for proponents of an American welfare state? Is the American suspicion toward state entitlements the product of a longstanding philosophical commitment or the result of historical contingency? Are there currently any constitutional limits on the growth of the welfare state? Should there be? The Federalist Society's Student Division presented this panel at the 2011 Annual Student Symposium on February 26, 2011. Panelists included Prof. William P. Marshall of the University of North Carolina School of Law; Prof. Jeremy Rabkin of George Mason University School of Law; Prof. Neomi Rao of George Mason University School of Law; and Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as the moderator. Introduction by Mr. Matthew Glover, Speakers and Panels Vice Chair for the University of Virginia Federalist Society. | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The U.S. Financial Crisis: Causes and Consequences 2-26-11 | Many politicians have blamed business for the current recession, leading to additional measures by the U.S. government to regulate the market. Some critics argue that the Federal Reserve's missteps in managing the monetary system created an economic bubble. That bubble pervaded the real estate market in part through relaxed lending standards promulgated by the government-sponsored enterprises Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. When the bubble inevitably deflated, the crisis spread to the general economy, resulting in high unemployment and negative or slow economic growth. But will the measures the government took to stem the crisis and regulate the market reduce economic growth in the long term? John Allison will outline the fundamental economic and philosophical solutions to these problems in his presentation. The Federalist Society's Student Division hosted this speech at the 2011 Annual Student Symposium on February 26, 2011. Mr. Howard Husock, Vice President for Policy Research at the Manhattan Institute, gave the introduction. | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Federalism and Interstate Competition 2-26-11 | This panel will assess American federalism as a competitive institution that offers a marketplace of state regulatory regimes. With the recession impacting some states more heavily than others, it is time to ask whether interstate competition is good for the nation. Should state-by-state approaches to issues such as healthcare, financial regulation, environmental protection, and same-sex marriage be encouraged? Does competition among the states lead to the best outcome or a race to the bottom? How will events such as the recent recession and healthcare reform impact the marketplace of state regulation? The Federalist Society's Student Division presented this panel at the 2011 Annual Student Symposium on February 26, 2011. Panelists included Prof. Jonathan Adler of Case Western Reserve University School of Law; Prof. Clayton Gillette of New York University School of Law; Prof. John McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law; Prof. Louis Michael Seidman of Georgetown University Law Center; and Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, Partner at Jones Day, as the moderator. Introduction by Miss Lauren Prieb, Speakers and Panels Vice Chair for the University of Virginia Federalist Society. | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Economic Theory, Civic Virtue and the Meaning of the Constitution 2-25-11 | Justice Holmes' dissent in Lochner v. New York is well-known for the statement, "[A] constitution is not intended to embody a particular economic theory, whether of paternalism and the organic relation of the citizen to the State or of laissez faire." But is this belief consistent with the original Constitution? To what extent did the ideas of thinkers such as Adam Smith shape the founders' understanding of human nature and public virtue? In what ways do their economic and philosophical commitments continue to shape our constitutional government today? Are capitalism and a commitment to civic virtue complementary or antagonistic? Does the Constitution promote a virtuous citizenry or is it simply a set of political structures that can accommodate a pluralistic society? At a time when the virtues of capitalism are often called into question, it will be useful to examine the precise place of this theory in the foundational structures of our government. The Federalist Society's Student Division presented this panel at the 2011 Annual Student Symposium on February 25, 2011. Panelists included Prof. James Ely of Vanderbilt University Law School; Prof. Renee Lettow Lerner of The George Washington University Law School; Prof. Nelson Lund of George Mason University School of Law; Prof. G. Edward White of the University of Virginia School of Law; and Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Introduction by Mr. Brinton Lucas, Symposium Vice Chair for the University of Virginia Federalist Society. | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Economic Freedoms and the Constitution 2-25-11 | Since West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish and the end of the Lochner Era, the Supreme Court has adhered to the belief that "[t]he Constitution does not speak of freedom of contract." But is this commitment consistent with an original understanding of the Constitution? This panel will address whether the Constitution permits the extensive state regulation of economic affairs. Even if Lochner as a decision was illegitimate, has the Supreme Court retreated too far in protecting economic liberties from state interference? Is the Constitution a thoroughly libertarian document or is it compatible with a high degree of state regulation? Does either understanding come with any limiting principles? If so, what is their source? In any event, is it desirable for a constitution to constrain the power of the state in the area of redistribution and economic regulation? The Federalist Society's Student Division presented this panel at the 2011 Annual Student Symposium on February 25, 2011. Opening remarks were delivered by University of Virginia Federalist Society President Ben Massey and Prof. Lillian R. BeVier of the University of Virginia School of Law. Panelists included Prof. Randy Barnett of Georgetown University Law Center; Prof. Jeffrey Rosen of The George Washington University Law School; and Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit as the moderator. The Panel was introduced by Mr. Devin DeBacker, Speakers and Panels Vice Chair for the University of Virginia Federalist Society. | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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