More than you probably want to know
Posted in Posts on Oct 2nd, 2012
Apropos of our discussion last Thursday: natlawreview: § 301(a) of #Copyright Act Creates Complete #Preemption http://t.co/fr7L0u4B @McDermottLaw #law #IP #innovation Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/natlawreview/status/253121060889837568 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Sep 27th, 2012
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
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Sep 25th, 2012
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. fctsintro justiciability jurisdiction stripping Let me know if there are any […]
Posted in Posts on Aug 29th, 2012
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 […]
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Nov 28th, 2011
I think I’ve made sure all of the subjects we’ve covered are up to date. Here are the audio versions: federal question Scotus review 2011 1983 State Immunity Law to be applied
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Sep 26th, 2011
Here are the first four podcasts for federal courts. The justiciability one is close to the overview summary that you have read already, but it’s a little more boiled down. Let me know if you have questions. fctsintro justiciability jurisdiction stripping legislative court
Posted in Posts on Apr 19th, 2011
The Supreme Court issued its opinion in VOPA v. Stewart, which asked whether independent state agencies could sue state officials for constitutional violations using Ex Parte Young. 09-529.pdf (application/pdf Object). The answer in a nutshell, yes. This is a big immunity case, and an interesting read.
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Dec 6th, 2010
I had to re-record this one, sorry! legislative court
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Nov 29th, 2010
Here is the last podcast for federal courts: 1983
Posted in Podcast Summaries on Nov 29th, 2010
And here is the 11th Amendment podcast: State Immunity
