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By on Feb 8, 2018 at 12:49 pm

On February 14 at 1 p.m., the Washington Legal Foundation will host a panel discussion entitled, "High Court Halftime: The U.S. Supreme Court's October Term 2017 at Midpoint." Panelists include Mark Perry, Catherine Carroll and Kevin McDonald; Amy Howe will moderate. The event will be...

By on Dec 7, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Despite signing both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and being one of six original justices appointed to the Supreme Court, James Wilson is not often thought of as a leading light among America’s founders. One explanation for this is that Wilson’s time on the Supreme Court was not especially noteworthy; only nine cases were heard during his tenure. In fact, Wilson may be best remembered for being the first and only Supreme Court justice to be jailed while on the court. He spent time in two separate debtor’s prisons in the late 18th century before dying in 1798 at the age of 55. Professor William Ewald, in a lecture last week to the Supreme Court Historical Society, illuminated Wilson’s significant role in the drafting and modern understanding of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Justice Elena Kagan introduced Ewald after recounting how he was recommended to her by Elizabeth Warren, then a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Kagan came to realize that Ewald’s academic prowess proved “Senator Warren right, as she always is.” Realizing the implication of what she had said, Kagan quickly added, “in matters like that.”

By on Oct 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm

From November 2 through November 5, the American Bar Association will host the Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Long Beach, California. Speakers include, but are not limited to, Rory Little, Erwin Chemerinsky, Diane Wood, Bryan Garner, Pam Karlan and Patrick Higginbotham. More information, including...

By on Sep 27, 2017 at 12:32 pm

On October 24 at 1 p.m., the State and Local Legal Center will host a webinar previewing the cases in the upcoming Supreme Court term that are most significant for states and local governments. Speakers include Todd Kim, Ashley Johnson and Kevin Daley. More information...

By on Sep 25, 2017 at 3:26 pm

On September 28 at 12 pm, the Heritage Foundation will host an event titled, "Is the Immigration Order Constitutional? - Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project." Speakers include Will Consovoy and David Fontana; Hans von Spakovsky will serve as moderator. More information about the event,...

By on Sep 15, 2017 at 2:14 pm

On September 29 at 12 p.m., the Pacific Legal Foundation and National Review Institute will host an event titled "The Consequential Cases in the Supreme Court's 2017-2018 Term." Speakers include Michael Carvin, John Elwood and Donald Verrilli, Jr.; Ramesh Ponnuru will serve as moderator. More...

By on Sep 14, 2017 at 9:38 am

On September 28 at 5 p.m., the American University Washington College of Law will host a panel entitled "On the Docket: Looking Ahead at the New Supreme Court Term." Panelists include Tom Goldstein, Janai Nelson, Jayesh Rathod and Richard Wolf; Steve Wermiel will moderate the...

By on Sep 13, 2017 at 9:22 am

On September 14 at 9 a.m., the American Constitution Society will host a preview of the upcoming Supreme Court term. Panelists include Dale Ho, Anil Kalhan, Marty Lederman, Erin Murphy and Claire Prestel; Steve Schwinn will serve as the moderator. More information about the event...