8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

PART 1: THE “NON-TRUMP” CASES

9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
A Fast-Paced Overview of the Major New “Non-Trump” Case Decisions
A fast-paced overview of major decisions this term unrelated to actions by the current Trump Administration. Cases include decisions addressing religious liberty, ghost guns, voting rights, federal jurisdiction, and more.
– Jeff Justman

PART 2: THE “TRUMP” CASES

9:50 – 10:50 a.m.
The Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket, Nationwide Injunctions, and the Scope of Presidential Powers
We examine the Court’s use this term of its emergency docket, along with ongoing debates over the authority of federal trial courts to issue nationwide injunctions. We discuss the legal standards, arguments, and implications – with a particular focus on how these high-impact decisions interpret the substantive scope of presidential authority. Topics include President Trump’s extensive executive orders, imposition of tariffs, immigration and removal of aliens, dismissal of senior agency officials, and massive layoffs of federal employees.
– Mahesha Subbaraman & Aaron Van Oort 

10:50 – 11:05 a.m.
BREAK

11:05 – 11:50 a.m.
SCOTUS Rulings on Civil Rights and Constitutional Freedoms in Trump-Related Cases
We discuss select decisions from the Supreme Court this term concerning actions by the current Trump Administration regarding civil liberties and foundational freedoms.
– George Soule & Kate Swenson 

PART 3: PREVIEW OF THE NEXT SCOTUS TERM

11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Looking Ahead – What to Expect Next Term at the Supreme Court
A preview of cases already set for hearing next term, as well as predictions about other cases that might end up on the docket.
– Jeff Justman & Aaron Van Oort

LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday, August 18, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Friday, September 12, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 3.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 3.0 credits.