FedSoc Events
891 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsThe Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. This podcast feed contains audio files of Federalist Society panel discussions, debates, addresses, and other events related to law and public policy. Additional audio and video can be found at https://fedsoc.org/commentary.
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Panel Two: School Choice in the Courts [Archive Collection]
December 09, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle over School Choice." The second panel covered "School Choice in the Courts." The United States Supreme Court recently declined to review the Wisconsin Supreme Court's holding that Milwaukee's school-voucher program does not violate the First Amendm...
Panel One: The History and Politics of School Choice [Archive Collection]
December 03, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBOn March 26, 1999, the Federalist Society co-sponsored the Stranahan National Issues Forum with the University of Toledo College of Law. The title of the conference was "Education Reform at the Crossroads: Politics, the Constitution, and the Battle over School Choice." The first panel discussed "The History and Politics of School Choice." School choice is a "hot" political topic, one that cuts across current party lines and ideological boundaries. School choice efforts have succeeded in some ...
Federalism in the Age of Pandemic Health Measures
November 18, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBFeaturing: Jonathan H. Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and Director, Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Panel III: Speech-Policing the Virtual Town Square
November 18, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBFeaturing: Brian Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC Antonio García-Martínez, Author, Chaos Monkeys, and ex-Advisor, Twitter Michael McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor, Stanford Law School, and Co-Chair, Oversight Board Chris Pavlovski, Founder and CEO, Rumble.com Moderator: Olivia Jackson, General Counsel, Oversight Board Introduction: Jonathan Breit, Stanford Law School ’22 * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy is...
Panel II: Antitrust in the the Age of the Trillion-Dollar Company
November 18, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBFeaturing: A. Douglas Melamed, Professor, Stanford Law School, and ex-General Counsel, Intel Aaron Schur, Deputy General Counsel, Yelp Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One Dina Srinivasan, Author, The Antitrust Case Against Facebook Alan Sykes, Professor, Stanford Law School Moderator: Ted Ullyot, Former General Counsel, Facebook Introduction: Austin Peters, Stanford Law School '22 * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues;...
Fireside Chat with Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase
November 18, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBFeaturing: Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer, Coinbase Interviewer: Katie Biber, Chief Legal Officer, Brex Introduction: Theodore Furchtgott, Stanford Law School '22 * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Panel I: Privacy for and from the Digital Person
November 18, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBFeaturing: Melissa Holyoak, Solicitor General, State of Utah Clayton Kozinski, Counsel, Lehotsky Keller LLP Aaron Royston, Managing Partner, venBio Partners Hoan Ton-That, Co-Founder and CEO, Clearview AI Moderator: Gabe Ledeen, Managing Counsel, Privacy and Product, Cruise Introduction: Daniel Bojorquez, Stanford Law School '23 * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Opening and a Conversation on Regulation as Opportunity
November 18, 2021 17:36 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBConvocation Eugene B. Meyer, President and CEO, The Federalist Society A Conversation on Regulation as Opportunity Salen Churi, General Partner, Trust Ventures Miles Jennings, General Counsel, a16z Crypto Moderator: Ann McDonald, Stanford Law School '23 * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Making Sense of Significant Potential Tax Reforms: From Global Minimums to Personal Estates
November 18, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBA sharply divided Congress is facing significant challenges in order to raise revenue and meet President Biden’s priorities. While no one pretends to have a crystal ball, some changes are likely coming this fall and winter. Depending upon what compromises can be reached, ideas for reform range from changing step-up-in-basis rules and pass through regulations to significant changes in corporate taxation. Meanwhile in Brussels, a movement is growing among national leaders to establish global mi...
How to Fix the Budget Mess
November 17, 2021 21:55 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Evansville Lawyers Chapter is honored to host Dave Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies, for a discussion entitled "How to Fix the Budget Mess." Featuring: David Hoppe, President, Hoppe Strategies Introduction: Seth Zirkle, Evansville Lawyers Chapter President
Government-Mandated Vaccine Requirements: OSHA, Jacobson, and the Legacy of Buck v. Bell
November 09, 2021 18:25 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBFeaturing: Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Moderator: Chad Davis, President, Polk County Lawyers Chapters * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Closing Remarks by Hon. Daniel Cameron
November 08, 2021 22:35 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFeaturing: Hon. Daniel Cameron, Attorney General, Commonwealth of Kentucky * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Panel 3: Supreme Court Preview
November 08, 2021 22:33 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis panel discussed the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 4, 2021. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving abortion, civil rights, criminal law, free expression and religious liberty, copyright, immigration, national security, the Second Amendment, and matters of constitutional structure. The full list of cases granted thus far for the upcoming term can be viewed on SCOTUSblog. The panel discussed broader questions about the direction of the Court. Featuri...
Panel 2: Separation of Powers During Emergencies
November 08, 2021 22:32 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBFeaturing: Hon. Allison Joy Ball, State Treasurer, Commonwealth of Kentucky Kevin Gallagher, Counsel, Wilmer Hale Hon. Robin L. Webb, Kentucky State Senator Moderator: Hon. John B. Nalbandian, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Panel 1: Criminal Justice Reform
November 08, 2021 22:31 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBFeaturing: Jesse Barrett, Partner, SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn Russell Coleman, Partner, Frost Brown Todd and Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky Elaine Leonhard, Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky Hon. Danny Reeves, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky Moderator: Hon. Amul Thapar, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit * * * * * As always, the F...
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address by Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton
November 08, 2021 22:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBFeaturing: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Panel IV: The Anti-Federalists after 200 Years: Pundits or Prophets?
November 04, 2021 18:55 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The last panel covered "The Anti-Federalists After 200 Years: Pundits or Prophets?". 3:45 p.m.Panel IV: The Anti-Federalists after 200 Years: Pundits or Prophets? Prof. Akhil R. Amar, Yale Law School Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Partner, Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbrid...
Panel Three: Critical Race Theory in Schools
November 01, 2021 16:33 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBSchools across the country have introduced elements of critical race theory into their curriculums. The Biden Administration has produced a federal rule that would prioritize funding for history and civics programs shaped by CRT. Meanwhile, lawmakers in 16 states have introduced or passed legislation this year seeking to limit the teaching of critical race theory within public institutions. And parents across the country have pushed back against school boards adopting CRT and filed litigation...
Panel Two: School Choice and Education Reforms During COVID-19
November 01, 2021 16:32 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in over a year of virtual public schooling in some parts of the country, which caused a surge of interest in school choice options as parents sought in-person instruction for their children. About 500,000 students nationally left traditional public schools during the pandemic to move into private schools, charters, and full-time home-schooling. State legislatures across the country thus responded by considering legislation to increase the number of charter schoo...
Lunch and Keynote Address: What Causes, and What Might Cure, Campus Illiberalism?
November 01, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBFeaturing: Prof. Robert P. George, Princeton University Introduction: Lisa Ezell, Vice President & Director, Lawyers Chapters, The Federalist Society * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Panel One: Racial Preferences in Higher Education: What are the Consequences and What Will the Supreme Court Do?
November 01, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBDespite the fact that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits racial discrimination by schools that receive federal funding, racial preferences are being applied in admissions at many colleges and universities for the purpose of enhancing diversity. More recently, in light of this renewed emphasis on and interest in student diversity, the application of racial preferences in student admissions in higher education is having a trickle-down effect in admissions at prestigious magnet,...
Debate: The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term Limits [Archive Collection]
October 29, 2021 12:55 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The second day of the symposium featured a lunchtime debate on "The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term Limits." 2:30 p.m.Debate: The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term Limits Hon. William Kristol, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Presiden...
Panel III: Liberty and Constitutional Architecture [Archive Collection]
October 25, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The third panel covered "Liberty and Constitutional Architecture." 11:15 a.m.Panel III: Liberty and Constitutional Architecture Prof. John S. Baker, Jr., Louisiana State University Law Center Prof. Douglas Laycock, University of Texas School of Law Prof. Geoffrey ...
Digital Assets in 2021
October 25, 2021 12:45 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBHear from a panel of experts who will discuss key legal and regulatory issues surrounding digital assets in 2021 and beyond. Featuring: Jeff Carter, Managing Partner, West Loop Ventures Daniel J. Davis, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP James Koutoulas, Chief Executive Officer, Typhon Capital Management, LLC Matt Lisle, Director-Legal, Galaxy Digital John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law Moderator: Patrick Daugherty,...
Panel II: To Govern and Be Governed: The Federalist's Vision of Representative Democracy [Archive Collection]
October 14, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 94 MBOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The second day of the symposium began with a panel titled "To Govern and Be Governed: The Federalist's Vision of Representative Democracy." 9:15 a.m.Panel II: To Govern and Be Governed: The Federalist's Vision of Representative Democracy Dean Jesse H. Choper, Univ...
The Two-Party System
October 14, 2021 16:35 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBOn September 29, 2021, former United States Representative Bob Barr joined the Federalist Society's Southern California Student Chapter to discuss the two-party system. Featuring: Hon. Bob Barr, President and CEO, Liberty Strategies LLC
Virtual Supreme Court Preview
October 14, 2021 16:35 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe Federalist Society's Little Rock Lawyers Chapter recently hosted a virtual discussion on the upcoming Supreme Court term. Featuring: Scott Keller, Former Solicitor General of Texas
2021 Supreme Court Preview
October 07, 2021 20:25 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn September 29, 2021, the Federalist Society's Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter hosted a virtual discussion giving insight into the upcoming Supreme Court term. Featuring: Henry Whitaker, Solicitor General, Florida Joseph R. Palmore, Partner, Morrison & Foerster Sarah Harris, Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP Moderator: Bryan Gowdy, Creed & Gowdy, P.A. ******* As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those o...
Fourth Annual Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture & Luncheon
October 07, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBOn September 17-18, 2021, The Federalist Society's Texas chapters sponsored the seventh annual Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The conference featured the fourth annual Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture, with former Attorney General John Ashcroft as the keynote speaker. On November 23, 2010, the Lone Star State lost one of its brightest appellate stars: Gregory S. Coleman, the first Solicitor General of the State of Texas, founding partn...
Panel 2: Big Tech and The Future of Section 230
October 07, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn September 17-18, 2021, The Federalist Society's Texas chapters sponsored the seventh annual Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. This panel covered "Big Tech and the Future of Section 230." Featuring: Brian W. Barnes, Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC Jeff Kosseff, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Law, The United States Naval Academy Kate Tummarello, Executive Director, Engine Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA School of Law Moderator: Judge Brantley ...
Advice for Young Lawyers Roundtable
October 07, 2021 20:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn September 17-18, 2021, The Federalist Society's Texas chapters sponsored the seventh annual Texas Chapters Conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The conference opened with a roundtable titled "Advice for Young Lawyers Roundtable," featuring a distinguished panel of United States District Court judges who discussed their career paths and current roles on the bench. Featuring: Judge Sean D. Jordan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Judge Jeremy ...
Panel I: Philosophical Foundations of The Federalist: The Nature of Law and the Nature of Man [Archive Collection]
October 07, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBOn February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The symposium commenced with a panel on "Philosophical Foundations of 'The Federalist': The Nature of Law and the Nature of Man." 6:30 p.m.Introduction and Opening Remarks Prof. Douglas Laycock, Associate Dean, University of Texas 7:00 p.m.Panel I: Philosophical F...
Closing Address by Senator Mike Lee
October 01, 2021 15:05 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. Senator Mike Lee, who penned the introduction to the republished Antitrust Paradox, spoke on Judge Bork's seminal work and its continued relevance. Featuring: Hon. Mike Lee, United States Senator, Utah * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are ...
Panel Two: Where We Might Be Headed: Examining Proposed Antitrust Bills and Their Marketplace Implications
October 01, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. This panel covered antitrust law reform proposals and discussed their marketplace implications. These experts and practioners offered their divergent views on where antitrust law is headed and where it should go. Featuring: Daren Bakst, Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation Hon. Maureen Ohlhausen, Part...
Panel One: How We Got Here: The Evolution of Antitrust Law and the Consumer Welfare Standard
October 01, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. This panel of experts reviewed the history of antitrust law, with a special focus on the consumer welfare standard, and offered their diverse perspectives on its origins, purposes, and effectiveness. Featuring: Prof. Elyse Dorsey, Visiting Scholar, University of Virginia; Adjunct Professor, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University...
Opening Discussion: Republishing The Antitrust Paradox
October 01, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn September 15, 2021, The Federalist Society's Practice Groups hosted a conference titled The Antitrust Paradox: Where We've Been and Where We're Going. The opening address featured President of the Bork Foundation Robert Bork, Jr. who discussed his efforts to republish his father's famous work, The Antitrust Paradox, so that lawyers, scholars, and interested citizens could bring Judge Bork's work to bear on their own. Judge Douglas Ginsburg, who served as Assistant Attorney General in charg...
Panel II: How Effective Are Bills of Rights in Protecting Freedom and Civil Liberties? [Archive Collection]
September 23, 2021 16:05 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBOn March 1-2, 1991, the Federalist Society's Yale Law School student chapter hosted the annual National Student Symposium in New Haven, Connecticut. The topic of the conference was "The Bill of Rights After 200 Years." The second day of the conference began with a panel asking "How Effective Are Bills of Rights in Protecting Freedom and Civil Liberties?". Featuring: Prof. Thomas Merrill, Northwestern Law School Prof. John Baker, Louisiana State University Law School Judge Frank Easterbrook, ...
Panel III: The Bill of Rights and Governmental Structure: Republicanism and Mediating Institutions [Archive Collection]
September 16, 2021 15:50 - 1 hour - 94 MBOn March 1-2, 1991, the Federalist Society's Yale Law School student chapter hosted the annual National Student Symposium in New Haven, Connecticut. The topic of the conference was "The Bill of Rights After 200 Years." The conference's third panel discussed "The Bill of Rights and Governmental Structure." Featuring: Prof. Akhil Amar, Yale Law School Walter Berns, Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University Prof. Kate Stith, Yale Law School Prof. John Langbein, Yale Law School Moderator: Judge ...
The Terrorist Attacks of 9/11, Then and Now
September 11, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe terrorist attacks of 9/11 profoundly affected America. This program presented a conversation among former government officials at the vital center of our response. Beginning with recollections of their activities on that day, they presented a retrospective and prospective analysis of the meaning and effect of the attacks on the nation, our national security, and our ongoing struggle against terrorists. Featuring: Judge Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; U.S.D.C. S....
Panel I: Should the Bill of Rights Fully Protect Fundamental Freedoms? [Archive Collection]
September 02, 2021 17:26 - 2 hours - 135 MBOn March 1-2, 1991, the Federalist Society's Yale Law School student chapter hosted the annual National Student Symposium in New Haven, Connecticut. The topic of the conference was "The Bill of Rights After 200 Years." The conference began with introductory remarks and a panel titled "Should the Bill of Rights Fully Protect Fundamental Freedoms?". Welcome & Introduction: Introductory Remarks: Prof. Owen M. Fiss, Yale Law School Introductory Remarks: Judge Ralph K. Winter, U.S. Court of Appea...
Luncheon Address by Dr. Peter Huber [Archive Collection]
August 26, 2021 16:20 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The second day of the convention featured a luncheon address by Dr. Peter Huber. Featuring: Dr. Peter Huber, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute Introduction: John P. McConnell, Speechwriter, Vice President Dan Quayle ******* As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on parti...
Mandatory Pro Bono: Collective Discharge of Duty or Compelled Free Service? [Archive Collection]
August 19, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The conference concluded with a panel discussing "Mandatory Pro Bono: Collective Discharge of Duty or Compelled Free Service?". Featuring: Alexander Forger, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy Prof. Jonathan Macey, Cornell Law School Moderator: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, United States Cour...
Personal Responsibility in Criminal Law [Archive Collection]
August 12, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The second day of the conference included a panel on "Personal Responsibility in Criminal Law." Featuring: Prof. Joseph D. Grano, Wayne State University School of Law Prof. Norval Morris, University of Chicago Law School Adam Walinsky, Kronish, Lieb, Weiner and Hellman Moderator: Lois ...
Banquet Address by William J. Bennett [Archive Collection]
August 09, 2021 19:55 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The first day of the conference concluded with a banquet address by William J. Bennett. Featuring: William J. Bennett, Hudson Institute Introduction: David McIntosh, National Co-Chairman, The Federalist Society Opening Remarks: Peter Keisler, Director, The Federalist Society *******...
Family Law and Individual Responsibility [Archive Collection]
July 29, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBOn September 13-14, 1991, the Federalist Society hosted its fifth annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference was titled "Individual Responsibility and the Law." The second panel discussed "Family Law and Individual Responsibility." Featuring: Prof. Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, Department of Women's Studies, Emory University Prof. Jane E. Larson, Northwestern Law School Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum Mr. Karl Zinsmeister, Adjunct Scho...
Panel 1: What is the CFPB's Legacy?
July 29, 2021 15:45 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn July 19, 2021, the Federalist Society's Financial Services and E-Commerce Practice Group sponsored an online conference titled "The CFPB Turns 10: Evaluating America’s Youngest Federal Financial Regulator." The first panel of the conference asked "What is the CFPB's Legacy?". Ten years after first opening its doors, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau remains one of the most controversial agencies in the federal government. What is it about the agency that continues to inspire partisa...
Panel 2: What Does the CFPB's Future Hold?
July 29, 2021 15:45 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn July 19, 2021, the Federalist Society's Financial Services and E-Commerce Practice Group sponsored an online conference titled "The CFPB Turns 10: Evaluating America’s Youngest Federal Financial Regulator." The conference concluded with a panel titled "What Does the CFPB's Future Hold?". The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Seila Law last year struck down statutory conditions on the removal of the CFPB Director from office as a violation of the Constitution’s separation of powers. The Bide...
Hon. Kathy Kraninger Keynote Address
July 29, 2021 15:41 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBOn July 19, 2021, the Federalist Society's Financial Services and E-Regulation Practice Group sponsored an online conference titled "The CFPB Turns 10: Evaluating America's Youngest Federal Financial Regulator." Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger offered the keynote address, reflecting on her tenure at the CFPB. Featuring: Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Former Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Moderator: Brian Johnson, Partner, Alston & Bird * * ...
Panel V: Ownership of Life
July 15, 2021 20:35 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn March 10-11, 1989, the Federalist Society's University of Michigan student chapter hosted the eighth annual National Student Symposium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The topic of the conference was "Property: The Founding, The Welfare State, and Beyond." The final panel of the conference covered "Ownership of Life." Featuring: Prof. Carl E. Schneider, University of Michigan Law School Prof. Peter H. Schuck, Yale Law School Walter M. Weber, Staff Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice Prof...
The U.S. Senate Filibuster: A Feature of or Impediment to Democracy?
July 15, 2021 17:55 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThen-Senator Biden said in 2005 that “American citizens have benefited from the Senate’s check on the excesses of the majority” with “minority protections” through the filibuster. Now, however, President Biden believes the filibuster is being abused and, potentially, impeding democracy. Is Senator Biden or President Biden right? Recent pressure from the press and powerful interest groups on the left seem to agree with President Biden and are urging senators to cast aside their centuries-old t...