Deference, Scrutiny, and Constitutional Adjudication
We discuss institutional trust and distrust, Lochner, Carolene Products, and Obergefell.
Administrative Law
Joe and I discuss administrative law, delegation, Chevron, and cottage cheese.
Interpretation
Joe and I discuss statutory interpretation and the debate over its methods.
Just Compensation
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
Joe and I discuss the law and economics reading and the cases that follow. Sorry for the delay on this one. Just be sure to listen before your recitation section meets.
Fields of Law
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 Argument, and Legal Systems
Joe and I discuss the reading on legal argument, legal systems, and rules and standards.
Marbury v. Madison
We discuss the famous Marbury case in advance of your small-group discussions.
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.