Debate: Economic Freedoms and the Constitution (about to begin)

Economic Freedoms and the Constitution
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?

Panelists:
Randy Barnett, Georgetown University Law Center
Jeffrey Rosen, George Washington University Law School

Moderator:
Judge Debra Livingston, 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The Federalist Society Student Symposium

The Federalist Society 30th Annual Student Symposium

Capitalism, Markets & the Constitution

University of Virginia School of Law

February 25-26, 2011

Throughout the Symposium, different members of The UVA Federalist Society will be live blogging the various lectures, panels, and events. Please check back periodically to read summaries, thoughts, and analysis of any events you miss or would like to follow. The weekend will be capped off by a keynote address from The Honorable Justice Clarence Thomas at the Boar's Head Inn. For a schedule of events and a list of the notable guests and speakers, please follow the link below. It should be an exciting weekend and everyone is eager to begin ...

http://www.law.virginia.edu/html/news/2011_spr/fed_society_symposium.htm#

Federalist Society Spring Kick-Off Meeting

Want to meet Justice Scalia? Want to see Justice Thomas at the Student Symposium? Find out how at the Federalist Society Spring Kick-off Meeting! The meeting will also feature remarks by Ed Whelan regarding "What's Happened to the Judicial Confirmation Process Over the Decades, and Why!"

BODO'S BAGEL SANDWICHES PROVIDED!!

When: Thursday, February 3, 11:45 am

Where: WB154

Prop 8 Debate Review

There was standing room only at the debate in Caplin Pavilion between Matt McGill of Gibson Dunn and Jordan Lorence of the Alliance Defense Fund. McGill is part of the legal team representing the gay couples seeking the freedom to marry in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, while Lorence helped form the litigation strategy and manages the public relations for the legal team defending Proposition 8. The two men were debating the ongoing legal battle related to California’s Proposition 8, which is an amendment to the state constitution that limits marriage to one man and one woman.

Prop 8 Speakers on Wednesday, November 8

Proposition 8 on Trial: Litigating the Marriage Debate

Co-Sponsored with Lambda Law Alliance and the American Constitution Society

Come hear Matt McGill of Gibson Dunn and Jordan Lorence of the Alliance Defense Fund speak about the Prop 8 litigation and where it goes from here.

When: Monday, November 8, 5:00 PM

Where: Caplin Pavilion

Chipotle provided!

Matt McGill
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Jordan Lorence
Alliance Defense Fund

Drone Warfare Panel Monday, November 1

Drone Warfare, Targeted Killings, and the Law of Armed Conflict

Monday, November 1 at 11:45 AM

Caplin Pavilion

BBQ will be served!

Prof. Bob Turner
UVA School of Law

On August 30, 2010 the American Civil Liberties Union filed a petition (2010 WL 3478666) in the D.C. District Court on behalf of the Yemeni father of Anwar Al-Aulaqi, who according to media reports is on a list of al Qaeda members who may be killed on sight. Al-Aulaqi is a U.S. citizen and has been linked by U.S. intelligence to two of the September 11th hijackers, along with Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day last year, as well as Major Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people last November at Fort Hood, Texas.

Does the President have the legal authority to target a U.S. citizen? What are the implications for international law and the law of armed conflict, and what are the implications for U.S. foreign policy? Please join the J.B. Moore Society and The Federalist Society for this important and timely panel discussion. Expert panelists include:

• Professor Kenneth Anderson, Washington College of Law, American University, moderator
• Professor Michael Lewis, Ohio Northern University College of Law
• Professor Bob Turner, University of Virginia School of Law
• Professor John Echeverri-Gent, University of Virgina Department of Politics

Public Interest Employment Panel Tomorrow

Join the UVA Federalist Society tomorrow, Monday, October 25 at 5:00 PM in Caplin Pavilion for a Public Interest Employment Panel. Learn about working public interest law from top public interest attorneys! The panel will feature Clark Neily (Institute for Justice), John Whitehead (Rutherford Institute), and Geri Greenspan (Hunton & Williams). Public interest law practitioners speak about their experiences and what it's like to work in public interest law!

Wayside Chicken will be served!

Clark Neily
Institute for Justice

John Whitehead
Rutherford Institute