The Subprime Mortgage Crisis: Causes, Effects, & Solutions
A Panel Discussion
April 4, 2008
Panelists discuss the origins and consequences of the subprime mortgage crisis and legislative possibilities to ameliorate its damage.

Bring 'Em Back Alive: Extraordinary Rendition in the War on Terror
March 28, 2008
Sponsored by the Duke Law Federalist Society and the Program in Public Law
David B. Sentelle, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, discusses issues of extraordinary rendition in the war on terror. Webcast

District of Columbia v. Heller: The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms
March 24, 2008

Sponsored by the Duke Law Federalist Society and the Program in Public Law
Robert A. Levy, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and co-counsel for the plaintiff gun-owners in District of Columbia v. Heller, discusses the legal issues implicated in the case. Webcast

U.S. Supreme Court Moot
U.S. v. Clintwood Elkhorn Mining Co., et al.
March 17, 2008

Patricia Millett, formerly of the Solicitor General's office and currently of Akin Gump in Washington, D.C., moots her upcoming Supreme Court argument. Read more about the case on SCOTUS Wiki here.

U.S. v. John Lindh: Constitutional and Human Rights Implications of an Extraordinary Case
March 6, 2008
Frank R. Lindh discusses the case of his son John Walker Lindh, arrested in Afghanistan in 2001 and currently serving a 20-year sentence for serving in the Taliban Army. Webcast

Economic Jihad, the Terrorist Attack Cycle and Responding to the Threat: A Law Enforcement and Legal Perspective
A Panel Discussion
March 5, 2008
David B. Chenkin and Dennis M. Lormel discuss the legal and law enforcement issues in responding to threats of terrorist attacks. Webcast

Program in Public Law presents Solicitor General Paul D. Clement
February 27, 2008
United States Solicitor General Paul D. Clement speaks about the work of his office and how it fits into the scheme of the separation of powers. Webcast

A Double Standard: Fixing the Crack/Cocaine Sentencing Gap
A Panel Discussion
February 21, 2008
Sponsored by the Duke Law ACLU and the Program in Public Law
Experts join on a panel to discuss the wide disparities in federal drug sentencing guidelines, proposed solutions, and alternatives to incarceration. Webcast

The Criminalization of Almost Everything: Why Liberals and Conservatives Should Be Alarmed
February 18, 2008
Sponsored by the Duke Law Federalist Society and the Program in Public Law
Todd Gaziano, Director of the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation, and Sara Beale, Charles L.B. Lowndes Professor of Law at Duke Law School, discuss the implications of recent changes in the criminal justice system. Webcast

The Fourteenth Amendment: The Framing of America's Second Constitution
February 14, 2008
Scholar Garrett Epps '91 (University of Oregon School of Law) praises the 14th Amendment as the "real" Constitution, saying it delivered on the promise of "one nation." Webcast

Trying a High-Profile Case as an Assistant U.S. Attorney: A Personal Perspective on the Jose Padilla Trial
February 4, 2008
Federal prosecutor John Shipley ('95) recalls Padilla prosecution for Duke Law students, noting that the historic terrorism trial was challenging and satisfying.

Juries and the Administration of Justice
January 31, 2008
Guest speaker Judge Reena Raggi, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, discusses the role of juries and the administration of justice.

Disaster and Opportunity in Post-Katrina Mississippi
November 7, 2007
Activist and attorney Karen Lash says pre-Katrina factors contribute to post-Katrina problems.

Elected Justice: The Impact of Electing Judges and Prosecutor
A Panel Discussion
October 31, 2007
Sponsored by Duke Law's American Constitution Society, Duke Bar Association, and Program in Public Law
Panelists discuss the role that elections play in the administration of justice. Webcast

The Pernicious Doctrine of Stare Decisis
A Debate
October 25, 2007

Sponsored by Duke Law's Federalist Society and Program in Public Law
Michael Paulsen (University of St. Thomas School of Law) and Michael Gerhardt (UNC School of Law) debate the provacative topic of stare decisis, the doctrine by which courts adhere to previously decided cases or precedents. Webcast

The Roberts Court Moves Right?
October 15, 2007
Sponsored by the Federalist Society and the Program in Public Law
Jay Sekulow, chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, shares insights on abortion litigation and high court advocacy. Webcast

Supreme Court Preview
A Panel Discussion
October 1, 2007
Panelists discuss important cases in the upcoming Supreme Court term, including the Guantanamo cases and Medellin, as well as some significant employment discrimination, election, and criminal procedure cases. Webcast

Slavery, Unenumerated Rights & the Constitution
Duke University Constitution Day Address
with Walter E. Dellinger III
September 17, 2007
Sponsored by Duke University's Office of Federal Relations and Duke Law's Program in Public Law
On anniversary of the Framers' signing of the Constitution, Dellinger reflects on its "defects" as well as glories. Webcast

School Integration: Shifting the Policy Discussion after Parents Involved
A Panel Discussion
September 6, 2007
Sponsored by Hogan & Hartson and Duke Law's American Constitution Society, Federalist Society, Education Law & Policy Society, and Program in Public Law
Panelists discuss school integration as it relates to the recent Parents Involved Supreme Court case. Webcast

School Integration: Legal Implications of Parents Involved
A Panel Discussion
September 5, 2007
Sponsored by Duke Law's American Constitution Society, Federalist Society, Education Law & Policy Society, and Program in Public Law
Panelists discuss the legal implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision on school integration in Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1 et al. Webcast

Current Disputes over Executive Privilege
August 23, 2007
Elliot Mincberg, Chief Counsel for Oversight and Investigations, House Judiciary Committee, charges that the White House seeks to expand the protection beyond that claimed by any other administration. Webcast