Category Archives: civil rights

Supreme Court Series: Election Law, Free Speech, & Preemption

September 29, 2008 – 1:35 am

The Supreme Court Series continues on September 29th at 1pm in the Courtroom with a discussion regarding developments in the areas of election law, free speech, and preemption.  Featuring Profs. Richard Reuben and Christina Wells.

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Supreme Court Series: Does the right to a fair trial exist?

September 21, 2008 – 11:07 pm

The Supreme Court Series continues on September 22nd at 1pm in Room 5 with a discussion on Snyder v. Louisiana, a case from last term, along with whether or not the right to a fair trial is largely illusory.  Featuring Missouri Law Profs. Steve Easton and Rod Uphoff.

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Supreme Court Series: Criminal Law & The Death Penalty

September 15, 2008 – 9:09 am

Our Annual Supreme Court Series begins this year on September 15th at 1pm in the Courtroom with a discussion on developments from last term in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding criminal law and the death penalty. Featuring Missouri Law Profs. Frank Bowman and Paul Litton.

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