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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
This interesting, informative seminar is for all attorneys interested in knowing more about some of the biggest U.S. Supreme Court decisions this term! Join our expert panel as they discuss:
– Aaron D. Van Oort, course chair; Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, LLP
– Tina Burnside; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
– Professor Teresa Stanton Collett; University of St. Thomas School of Law
– Veena Iyer; Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
– Jennifer Stohl Powell; Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
– Professor David A. Schultz; Hamline University
Webcast also included in the following webcast package(s):
August Webcast Extravaganza
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
How Covid-19 Changed Practice at the Supreme Court
From relaxing paper filing rules to publicly broadcasting live arguments for the first time, this term at the Supreme Court has been far from business as usual. Prof. David Schultz discusses the changes at Court this term and what these changes may mean for the future.
– Professor David A. Schultz; Hamline University
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Closely Watched Cases This Term – Discrimination, Immigration and Religion
Our panel of experts discuss decisions in three key areas:
1) The Court’s landmark ruling that TitleVII’s prohibition of discrimination because of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity;
2) The 5-4 decision invalidating President Trump’s reversal of former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Executive Order; and
3) Religion cases, including Espinoza v. Montana addressing school vouchers, Little Sisters of the Poor addressing exemptions from providing contraception under health plans, Trump v. Pennsylvania addressing related issues, and St. James School and Our Lady of Guadalupe School regarding the application of discrimination laws to employees with religious roles in religious institutions.
– Tina Burnside; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
– Professor Teresa Stanton Collett; University of St. Thomas School of Law
– Veena Iyer; Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
– Jennifer Stohl Powell; Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
BREAK
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Supreme Court: High-Profile Cases
This session addresses several high-profile cases, including:
1) Trump cases addressing the House of Rep’s authority to subpoena creditors and businesses of the President;
2) Presidential-elector cases out of Washington State addressing whether a state can force electors to vote consistently with the state’s popular vote;
3) The decision in Seila Law addressing whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional; and
4) The decisions in June Medical Services addressing Louisiana’s restrictions on abortion.
Plus a quick, high-level look at the Court’s decision not to grant review of qualified immunity cases this term.
– Aaron D. Van Oort; Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, LLP
$155
Other discounts that may apply:
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 has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 3.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits you may claim for attending this program is 3.0 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 3.0 civil trial specialist credits.
