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Category Archives: In The News This Week
Happy Law Day!
This year we’re celebrating the 14th Amendment. If you want to learn more go to http://bcove.me/hzscwv75 and https://goo.gl/EzNUly.
In The News This Week
President Trump nominated Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the United States Supreme Court. This past week Judge Gorsuch testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senators questioned him about his qualifications, his views on Supreme … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Constitutional Law, History/Social Studies Common Core Curriculum, In The News This Week, Social Studies, United States Supreme Court
Tagged #apgov, civics, Judge Neil Gorsuc, Neil Gorsuch, SCOTUS, Senate Judiciary Committee, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court
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Attorney General Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting to consider Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination to serve as our next Attorney General of the United States. Tune into C-Span now. These hearings will provide an outstanding opportunity to learn about our laws, legal … Continue reading
This Week in the News
Two high school students had a heated argument over Twitter after a shooting. Their Twitter exchange led to one of the students being adjudicated delinquent. The student appealed the adjudication. This week the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the lower … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Constitutional Law, In The News This Week, Social Studies
Tagged #sschat, 1st Amendment, civics, fighting words, first amendment, free speech, In the Interest of R.D., Juvenile-Appellant, Petitioner-Appellee, The People of the State of Colorado, true threats, Twitter
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In the News This Week
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held this week in the case of ACLU of North Carolina v. Tennyson that the state government can refuse to issue “Pro-Choice” license plates, even though it distributes “Choose Life” … Continue reading
Trump University
During the Republican debate last week U.S. Senator Marco Rubio drew attention to “Trump University,”which is now closed. For those unfamiliar with the “scam” he was referring to, there are three pending lawsuits against Donald Trump and his former University. … Continue reading
Posted in History/Social Studies Common Core Curriculum, In The News This Week
Tagged Attorney General, Cohen vs. Donald J. Trump and Makaeff, Eric T. Schneiderman, et al, et al. v. Trump University, LLC, Marco Rubio, New York Attorney General, Republican debate, The Trump Entreprenuer Institute, Trump University
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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Yesterday United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away. Aptly referred to as a “legal giant,” he was a well-respected jurist with a remarkable intellect. He’ll be most remembered for his view as an originalist and textualist. As an … Continue reading
Remembering Michael G. Oxley
Former Congressman (and attorney) Michael G. Oxley passed away yesterday. He’s probably best known for co-authoring the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Learn more about the Congressman and this Act by listening to a very informative lecture he gave at Berkeley Law in … Continue reading
In The News This Week
Yesterday United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was interviewed on This Week. You can listen to the entire interview at http://goo.gl/qpgrg5.
Remembering Attorney Joe Jamail
Well-known Texas lawyer Joe Jamail has passed away. He was known by many as the “King of Torts.” Read about this renowned litigator at http://goo.gl/EwBT2y.
The Movie “Suffragette”
Suffragette tells the story of how in the early 20th century British women took extraordinary steps to win the right to vote. Women became militant after realizing their voices weren’t being heard. The storyline dramatizes certain actual events and the … Continue reading
The Duty to Reveal Exculpatory Evidence
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held this week in Buffey v. Ballard that prosecutors violated Joseph Buffey’s constitutional rights when they failed to turn over exculpatory evidence at the plea bargaining stage of his case. Take a look … Continue reading
On This Date in Legal History
On this day in 1992, oral arguments took place in the Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah case at the United States Supreme Court. The question presented was- did the City of Hialeah violate the Church’s … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, History/Social Studies Common Core Curriculum, In The News This Week, United States Supreme Court
Tagged 1st Amendment, animal sacrifice, Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, constitution, Constitutional Law, first amendment, Inc. v. Hialeah, Justice Anthony Kennedy, Justice Kennedy
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Today is United Nations Day
In celebration of the United Nation’s 70th anniversary, take a look at President Obama’s proclamation to commemorate the event @ https://goo.gl/cmMFF5.
In the News
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has given the okay for a lawsuit brought by New Jersey Muslims to go forward against the City of New York. The plaintiffs claim that after September 11 the City’s … Continue reading
The American Museum of Tort Law
This past Saturday the first law museum–the American Museum of Tort Law– opened in Winsted, Connecticut. At the convocation Ralph Nader, who founded the museum, explained that we should celebrate the laws that ensure companies act responsibly. He emphasized how … Continue reading
Justice Stephen Breyer on The Late Show
Yesterday Justice Stephen Breyer appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Watch this fun interview at https://goo.gl/LTBKP1.
Judge Sides With Tom Brady
Today United States District Judge Richard M Berman vacated Tom Brady’s four-game suspension. You can read the judge’s entire Opinion at http://goo.gl/yqmE7d.
The Pretrial & Probation Process
Last week United States Courts released a great video that discusses how our criminal justice system works. The panel includes: U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson, probation officer Jesse Sorkness and Matt Rowland, from the Probation & Pretrial Services Office. They … Continue reading
Posted in History/Social Studies Common Core Curriculum, In The News This Week, Reviews
Tagged arrest, Jesse Sorkness, Julie Robinson, Matt Rowland, pretrial, probation, Probation & Pretrial Services Office, probation officer, U.S. Courts, U.S. District Judge, United States Courts, United States District Court
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Remembering Julian Bond
Julian Bond, a civil rights leader, politician, and former NAACP chairman, died this weekend. He’s best remembered as a civil rights activist, but he also fought for free speech. On June 15,1965, he was elected for the first time to … Continue reading