SCOTUS preview: this is areally big year for civil/human rights. http://t.co/AWKTcUwo
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Sep 30th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
Here’s the new article I courts podcast. I updated it a little and hopefully clarified some things from prior versions: Article I courts. I’m also going to update the link for the arising under jurisdiction podcast summary: arising under
Up to date links for federal courts
Sep 25th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
We’ve covered quite a bit of material lately, and you may be thinking about what to review to prepare for the practice problem. Here are the audio podcasts for the material to date. Article I courts and arising under/federal question will come on Thursday.
Let me know if there are any issues listening or you have any questions.
Up to date links for criminal law
Sep 25th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
For ease of reference, here are the audio versions of the 5 podcasts that cover the material we have studied to date. We only have three more, which should tell you that we have already covered almost all of the foundational material for the course. There are new concepts we will add it, but the building blocks are here.
Let me know if you have any issues listening or any questions about the material.
Justiciability and current events
Aug 29th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
Mootness is currently at issue in this Supreme Court case over whether a houseboat that doesn’t move is a vessel. The suit is actually against the houseboat under maritime law, and now the houseboat has been destroyed, but all of the parties are arguing that the case isn’t moot.
Also, Fisher v. University of Texas is probably on your radar because it involves the hot topic of affirmative action in higher education. What you may not know is that it could potentially raise standing and mootness questions as explained here, here, and here for example.
Last podcast for Employment Discrimination
Apr 26th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
I just realized I hadn’t reposted the retaliation podcast. Here it is: retaliation
Good luck on the final, and feel free to come see me with questions!
Harassment
Apr 4th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
Podcast audio version: harassment
Disparate impact podcast — new and improved!
Mar 27th, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
I’ve tried to make this a bit clearer than earlier versions. Let me know if you have suggestions for further improvements. disparate impact 2012
DOMA unconstitutional and gendered legos
Feb 22nd, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
These have nothing to do with each other except that they both relate to issues relevant to my gender seminar–and in part to employment discrimination. First, the District Court for the Northern District of California has struck down the defense of marriage act, applying heightened scrutiny to the federal office of personnel management’s refusal to award spousal benefits to an employee married to someone of the same sex. The woman whose benefits are at issue is an employee of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Chief Judge had ordered OPM to provide the benefits on the grounds that not doing so violated the Ninth Circuit’s policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. When OPM continued to refuse, Lambda Legal filed the law suit that was just decided, challenging DOMA.
And for a fun diversion, see here (and follow the link) to swap the audio for Lego ads for boys and girls. You know how I feel about “girl” toys and “boy” toys. . . .
Podcast on Disparate Treatment
Feb 21st, 2012 by Marcia McCormick
Here is the audio podcast on disparate treatment discrimination: Disparate Treatment. It gives the basic overview of this theory of discrimination, both individual disparate treatment, and systemic disparate treatment. Please let me know if you have questions or if you would like me to cover anything in more depth.
