ONLINE
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:20 PM
An outstanding faculty unpacks significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the spotlight this term. Sessions include:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
A Fast-Paced Overview of this Year’s SCOTUS Term
A look at overall themes when considering this year’s SCOTUS term, along with some of its significant case decisions, including those addressing sports participation by transgender individuals, sexual orientation “conversion therapy,” geofence warrants, religious liberty, guns, and more.
– Aaron Van Oort
9:50 – 10:35 a.m.
“Trump” Cases – Tariffs, Birthright Citizenship, TPS, Unilateral Firing of Federal Officials
Topics include President Trump’s executive orders, imposition of tariffs, dismissal of senior agency officials, Temporary Protected Status revocation, and efforts to overturn precedent on birthright citizenship – along with how these high-impact decisions interpret the substantive scope of presidential authority.
– Jeffrey Markowitz & Mahesha Subbaraman
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
BREAK
10:50 – 11:35 a.m.
Rulings on Elections and Voting Rights
We discuss the consequential decisions from the Supreme Court this term concerning the Voting Rights Act, campaign finance, and mail-in ballots.
– George Soule & Kate Swenson
11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
This Term’s SCOTUS Business Cases – Including Implications Outside the Business Context
Topics will include decisions on federal preemption, state-law pleading requirements’ application in federal court, arbitration, and more.
– Jeff Justman & Michelle Kuhl
12:05 – 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 10, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 standard rate
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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.
