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Political Scientist Christina Rivers: Restoring The Fundamental Right To Vote, University Marketing And Communications, Christina Rivers

DePaul Download

A democracy that’s truly representative of the people depends on the people to exercise their right to vote. There are some groups of people, however, who regularly don’t vote—because they don’t know they’re eligible. Contrary to popular belief, in Illinois, a convicted felon regains eligibility to vote as soon as he or she leaves a corrections facility. Anyone awaiting trial in jail is eligible to vote, too. DePaul political scientist Christina Rivers, an expert in voting rights and a DePaul Presidential Fellow, helped pass legislation to provide voter education to soon-to-be released inmates. In this episode, she discusses these initiatives, …

The Democratic Constitution: Reflections On Abortion, Affirmative Action, And The Independent Counsel, Neal Devins

Neal E. Devins

The annual St. George Tucker Lecture by Professor Neal Devins presented on October 7, 1998.

First Amendment Under Fire: Racial Justice And Hate Speech, Neal Devins, Wornie Reed, Susan Herman, Alex Tsesis

Neal E. Devins

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Supreme Court Preview 2014-2015: Moot Court, Neal Devins, Michael Scodro, Andrew Pincus, Joan Biskupic, Garrett Epps, Irving Gornstein, Tara Leigh Grove, Allison Orr Larsen, Dahlia Lithwick, Erin E. Murphy, David Savage, Richard Wolf

Tara L. Grove

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Office Hours: Let's Talk About Emoluments, Jeffrey Bellin, Michaela Lieberman, Tara Leigh Grove

Tara L. Grove

April 2, 2018: On this week’s episode, Professor Tara Grove breaks down the pending emoluments clause litigation against President Trump, and cautions against an increasing reliance on courts to address political problems. She also gives thanks to a now-famous mentor who helped mold her distinctive teaching style, and tests her knowledge of Disney characters.

Constitutional Dilemmas: Defense Of Marriage Act (Doma), Neal Devins, Tara Leigh Grove

Tara L. Grove

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When Free Speech And Free Enterprise Collide, Cathy Lewis, Timothy Zick, Joe Howell

Timothy Zick

It's been a month since comments by Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan Cathy galvanized some while incensing others, and amplified the nationwide conversation about marriage equality. Instead of revisiting the debate, HearSay host Cathy Lewis examines the complex interplay of civil and economic liberties that first fostered the controversy.

Supreme Court Preview 2014-2015: First Amendment, Timothy Zick, Walter E. Dellinger Iii, Paul Smith, Dahlia Lithwick

Timothy Zick

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Right Of The Occupiers, Jimmy Barrett, Timothy Zick

Timothy Zick

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Practical Equality: Discussion With Author Robert L. Tsai, Timothy Zick, Robert L. Tsai

Timothy Zick

Professor Timothy Zick discusses a new book titled "Practical Equality: Forging Justice in a Divided Nation," with its author, Professor Robert L. Tsai of American University Washington College of Law. Timothy Zick is the John Marshall Professor of Government and Citizenship at William & Mary Law School. His scholarship has explored a wide variety of constitutional issues, with a special focus on the First Amendment. Robert L. Tsai is Professor of Law at American University and a prize-winning essayist in constitutional law and history. Recorded before a live audience at William & Mary Law School on March 14, 2019. The …

14th Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference: Challenges To The Western Idea Of Property, Tony Arnold, Kristen Carpenter, Angela Riley, Mark Savin, James Y. Stern

James Y. Stern

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Podcast Episode 24 – Professor James Stern Discusses Knick V. Township Of Scott, Clint Schumacher, James Y. Stern

James Y. Stern

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Eminent Domain Podcast. We have a great episode for you that we are calling “A Review of Knick v. Township of Scott.” Our guest today is Professor James Stern of the William & Mary Law School. Professor Stern is uniquely qualified to talk about the Knick case as both a current property law professor and a former U.S. Supreme Court clerk.

Professors Alan J. Meese And Nathan B. Oman On Why Hobby Lobby And For-Profit Corporations Are Rfra Persons, Alan J. Meese, Nathan B. Oman

Nathan B. Oman

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Team Teaching, Sarah L. Stafford, Alan J. Meese

Alan J. Meese

No abstract provided.

Professors Alan J. Meese And Nathan B. Oman On Why Hobby Lobby And For-Profit Corporations Are Rfra Persons, Alan J. Meese, Nathan B. Oman

Alan J. Meese

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The Magna Carta Turns 800, John Hockenberry, Thomas J. Mcsweeney

Thomas J. McSweeney

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Secrecy In The "Sunshine Era", Sarah Mcconnell, Thomas J. Mcsweeney

Thomas J. McSweeney

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Why Law (School) Matters, Jesse Rutledge, Paul Marcus

Paul Marcus

Who are tomorrow’s lawyers? Professor Marcus talks about the declining number of applicants for law school, but the increasing quality of students.

Paul Marcus: Haynes Professor, School Of Law, Paul Marcus

Paul Marcus

Marcus was awarded a SCHEV 2010 Outstanding Faculty Award.

14th Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference: Property Rights In Water, Renee Moulin, Holly Doremus, Robert Abrams, Eric Alston, Linda A. Malone

Linda A. Malone

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Office Hours: The Robots Are Coming!, Jeffrey Bellin, Michaela Lieberman, Fredric I. Lederer, Iria Giuffrida, Nicolas Vermeys

Fredric I. Lederer

April 10, 2018: This week’s episode features three guests from William & Mary’s Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLTC). Professors Fred Lederer, Iria Giuffrida and Nicolas Vermeys talk about CLTC’s efforts to prepare students and courts for rapidly evolving technologies. They also provide tips for how best to navigate the coming robot apocalypse – spoiler alert: we are all doomed.

Office Hours: How Healthy Is Health Law?, Jeffrey Bellin, Michaela Lieberman, Stacy E. Kern-Scheerer

Stacy Kern-Scheerer

February 13, 2018: Today’s guest is William & Mary Law School Professor Stacy Kern-Scheerer who talks about her experience drafting legislation like the Affordable Care Act, and the status of Obamacare after the repeal of the individual mandate. We also discuss pressing topics like how many legs does a stool need to remain standing.

Office Hours: What's The Deal With Bitcoin?, Jeffrey Bellin, Michaela Lieberman, Eric D. Chason

Eric D. Chason

February 6, 2018: Today’s guest is William & Mary Law School Professor Eric Chason who discusses the legal implications of Bitcoin, while also telling us about his childhood, musical talents, and more.

Supreme Court Preview 2014-2015: Criminal, Jeffrey Bellin, Beth Brinkman, Jeffrey Fisher, Gregory Garre, Kannon Shanmugam

Jeffrey Bellin

No abstract provided.

First Amendment Under Fire: Policing Protests, Jeffrey Bellin, Racehl Harmon, Timothy Zick, Claire Gastañaga

Jeffrey Bellin

No abstract provided.

Constitution-Free Zones: False, Jimmy Barrett, Jeffrey Bellin

Jeffrey Bellin

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Bloomberg Law Brief: Evidence Doctrine, Michael Best, Jeffrey Bellin, Andrew Guthrie Ferguson

Jeffrey Bellin

A discussion of a Supreme Court case over whether a juror may testify about statements made by another juror during deliberations.

2014 Bill Of Rights Journal Symposium: Atkins On The Ground, Paul Marcus, Jeffrey Bellin, Caroline Everington, Marc Tassé, John H. Blume

Jeffrey Bellin

Atkins v. Virginia A Dozen Years Later: A Report Card

In 2002 the United States Supreme Court overturned decades-long precedent, holding that the execution of defendants with intellectual and developmental disabilities violated the Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

This symposium discusses and evaluates the decision in Atkins v. Virginia, including its effects and application in practice, from both legal and psychological points of view.

Wina Morning News With Rick And Jane: Interview With Adam Gershowitz, Rick Daniels, Jane Foy, Adam M. Gershowitz

Adam M. Gershowitz

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Professor Allison Orr Larsen On Daca: Its History, Legal Controversies, And What Lies Ahead, Allison Orr Larsen, Adam M. Gershowitz

Adam M. Gershowitz

In an interview with Professor Adam Gershowitz, William & Mary Law Professor Allison Orr Larsen talks about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which you may know as the law governing DREAMers: what it is, why it is controversial from a legal perspective, recent changes imposed by the Trump administration, challenges to the law, and what may come next.