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Supreme Court Preview: What Is in Store for October Term 2020? Oct 23, 2020

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On October 1, 2020, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division and Practice Groups hosted a virtual panel regarding the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 5, 2020. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving criminal law, free expression and religious liberty, copyright, immigration, and matters of constitutional structure. The panel also discussed broader questions about the direction of the Court.
Featuring:
Orin Kerr, Professor of Law, University of California-Berkeley
Edward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Elizabeth Papez, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Erin Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center, and Senior Fellow for the Kinder Institute of Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri
Alan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law, The George Washington University Law School
Moderator: Robert Barnes, The Washington Post
Introduction: Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

It Can Be Done Live: The Future of Our Food Oct 21, 2020

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The creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted academics around creative and bipartisan solutions to global challenges to our shared future. The last of four panel events, It Can Be Done Live: The Future of Our Food, took place on October 1st, 2020.
Over the next 30 years, our global population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people to 9 billion people inhabiting this planet. How will we feed a rapidly growing population with decreased land and water resources and increased attention to animal welfare and the environment? Is that even possible? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
The Future of Our Food Panelists:
Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
John Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market
Josh Tetrick, Co-Founder and CEO, Eat JUST, Inc.
Moderator: Anastasia P. Boden, Attorney, Economic Liberty Project, Pacific Legal Foundation
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.

Absentee Balloting in Connecticut Oct 19, 2020

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On October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Connecticut Lawyers Chapter hosted a webinar panel on "Absentee Balloting in Connecticut."
For the November 3, 2020 election, the state legislature passed Public Act 20-03 July Special Session, allowing, in light of the coronavirus, all voters to vote by absentee ballot if they so choose. Our panelists will discuss the law surrounding absentee balloting, recent political and legal developments with respect thereto, and practical considerations when implementing "no excuse" absentee balloting in Connecticut, including lessons learned from this August's primary election.
Featuring:
Senator Leonard A. Fasano, Republican Minority Leader (34th District) and Partner at Fasano, Ippolito, Lee & Florentine, LLC
Proloy K. Das, Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP - Appellate and Election Litigation
Fred DeCaro III, Republican Registrar of Voters, Greenwich
Moderator: Joshua A. Esses, Co-President, Connecticut Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

It Can Be Done Live: The Future of Our Earth Oct 16, 2020

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The creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted academics around creative and bipartisan solutions to global challenges to our shared future. The third of four panel events, It Can Be Done Live: The Future of Our Earth, took place on September 24th, 2020.
By 2050, 9 billion humans will share this planet and how we protect it is one of the most important questions of our time. How will we ensure that we can adapt to a changing climate, that we will all have access to clean air and fresh water, and that habitats are protected? While these goals have notable public support, reasonable people differ on the best methods to protect the environment. Are there more effective and less burdensome ways to accomplish these vital goals? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
The Future of Our Earth Panelists:
James W. Coleman, Associate Professor of Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
David Doniger, Director, Climate & Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Charles Hernick, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Andrew Wheeler, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: Susan Dudley, Director, George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.

Panel II: Jurisprudential Responses to Legal Realism [Archive Collection] Oct 16, 2020

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On April 3-5, 1987, the Federalist Society's Chicago Student Chapter hosted the sixth annual National Student Symposium at the University of Chicago Law School. The second day of the symposium began with a panel on "Jurisprudential Responses to Legal Realism."
Featuring:
Judge Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Hon. Charles Fried, Solicitor General of the United States
Prof. Anthony Kronman, Yale Law School
Moderator: Prof. Paul Bator, University of Chicago Law School
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

Antitrust Populism and the Conservative Movement Oct 15, 2020

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On October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Pennsylvania Student Chapter and the Regulatory Transparency Project co-sponsored an event on "Antitrust Populism and the Conservative Movement."
During the 1986 Supreme Court confirmation hearings for then-Judge Antonin Scalia, he was asked about his views on antitrust. “In law school, I never understood [antitrust law],” Scalia explained, “I later found out, in reading the writings of those who now do understand it, that I should not have understood it because it did not make any sense then.” Some contend that the much-needed coherency in antitrust law was brought about by the Chicago School revolution and the adoption of the consumer welfare standard.
Today, Robert Bork’s consumer welfare paradigm faces challenge. Antitrust law is back at a political crossroads, with both sides calling for a politicized approach to address problems such as anti-conservative bias, economic and racial inequality, and a whole host of other issues, while focusing on slogans and labels rather than relevant economic and legal questions. Additionally, some experts argue that the economic consequences of many of the recent proposals would make the American economy and consumers substantially worse off across a wide array of industries. At the same time, today’s antitrust debate underscores some interesting rifts and tension within both political parties, serving as an interesting microcosm of broader political dynamics.
Featuring:
Ashley Baker, Committee for Justice
Prof. Herbert Hovenkamp, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

It Can Be Done Live: The Future of Our Health Oct 09, 2020

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The creators of the award-winning documentary, They Say It Can't Be Done, in partnership with the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project, present It Can Be Done Live - a conversation between entrepreneurs, regulatory experts, and noted academics around creative and bipartisan solutions to global challenges to our shared future. The second of four panel events, It Can Be Done Live: The Future of Our Health, took place on September 17th, 2020.
We are in the throes of a global pandemic that threatens the lives of millions and the way of life for billions more. Our healthcare systems are stretched to their limits. At the same time, innovations are being developed that could move us from treatments to outright cures. How do we ensure that these advancements are safe and effective, but not needlessly delayed when we need them most? The panelists will explore the potential of human ingenuity to solve these problems and the conditions necessary to make those solutions a reality. We say it can be done.
Featuring:
Julie Allickson, Chief Manufacturing Development Center Officer, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Betsy McCaughey, Chairman, Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths
Joshua Sharfstein, Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Dan Troy, Chief Business Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel, Valo
Moderator: Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute
Introduction: Nathan Kaczmarek, Vice President & Director, Regulatory Transparency Project and Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
About The Film:
They Say It Can't Be Done is a documentary that explores how innovation can solve some of the world’s largest problems. The documentary tracks four companies on the cutting edge of technological solutions that could promote animal welfare, solve hunger, eliminate organ wait lists & reduce atmospheric carbon.

Federalism and the Scope of Federal Criminal Law [Archive Collection] Oct 08, 2020

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On September 9-10, 1988, The Federalist Society hosted its second annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on "The Constitution and Federal Criminal Law." The third panel of the convention discussed "Federalism and the Scope of Federal Criminal Law."
Many federal laws, such as the mail fraud statute and the RICO statute, criminalize activity traditionally the subject of state police power. To what extent should this traditional division between federal and state criminal law be maintained, and to what extent should it be adjusted to promote greater efficiency in law enforcement under changing conditions and criminal activity of national impact? What are the enumerated powers that authorize various national criminal statutes, and what subjects might be inherently off limits to federal power?
Featuring:
Prof. G. Robert Blakey, Notre Dame Law School
Joseph diGenova, Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds
Judge David Sentelle, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Prof. William Van Alstyne, Duke University School of Law
Moderator: Judge James L. Buckley, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

The Judicial Philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett Oct 08, 2020

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President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court on September 26, 2020. On October 2, 2020, The Federalist Society's Wisconsin Lawyers Chapters hosted a panel with three people who know Judge Barrett well: two former law clerks and a former student.
Featuring:
John Adams, Eimer Stahl LLP
Robert S. Driscoll, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Amanda Rauh-Bieri, Miller Canfield
Moderator: Ryan Walsh, Eimer Stahl LLP
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

Feddie Night Fights: The Federalist/Anti-Federalist Debate Oct 05, 2020

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On September 25, 2020, the Federalist Society's University of Virginia Student Chapter hosted the first Feddie Night Fight via online webinar. The two contenders engaged in a knockout debate reprising the discussions surrounding the ratification of the United States Constitution.
The Feddie Night Fights are a series of online events hosted by Federalist Society student chapters on the last Friday of the month. Join us on October 30 for the next match.
Featuring:
Prof. John Baker, Georgetown Center for the Constitution
Hon. Andrew S. Oldham, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Introduction: Rachel Daley, The University of Virginia Federalist Society Student Chapter
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular position on legal or public policy issues. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

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