Constitutional Rights, Deference, and Scrutiny
We discuss constitutional rights and Lochner, Carolene Products, and Obergefell.
The Administrative State
Joe and I discuss administrative law, delegation, Chevron, and cottage cheese.
Interpretation
Joe and I discuss statutory interpretation and the debate over its methods.
Pennsylvania Coal
Joe and I discuss the regulatory takings doctrine, justice, and Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon. (For your recitation class on Thursday or Friday.)
Justice
Joe and I discuss the reading on different conceptions and types of justice. (For Tuesday's class.)
Law and Economics (and cases)
Joe and I discuss the law and economics reading and the cases that follow.
Fields of Law (and cases)
Joe and I discuss contract, tort, and criminal law. (Note that this episode is a day later than normal owing to some scheduling conflicts. I will not expect you to have listened before class on Tuesday. But, of course, you might find it helpful to your understanding. Also note that this is the only episode for this week.)
Popov v. Hayashi
We discuss milestone homerun baseballs, foxes, legal rules and standards, and winners and losers.
Dudley and Stephens
Joe and I discuss the grim case of Dudley and Stephens.
The Law, Legal Systems, and Legal Argument
Joe and I discuss the reading on legal argument, legal systems, and rules and standards.
Marbury v. Madison
Joe and I discuss the foundational U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison.
An Overview of the U.S. Legal System
Joe and I discuss the first reading. Links:
- Judge John Hodgman podcast
- Oral Argument: 90,000 Local Governments (guest Nestor Davidson)
Welcome to the course
Here's my introduction to the course - and a little of what to expect. The episode for the first class's reading is next.