Fifth Circuit Temporarily Stays Order Blocking Texas Coronavirus-Related Abortion Restrictions,
calls for complete briefing by Friday.
Volokh Conspiracy
2.2 Million American Deaths from Covid-19?
The strange career of a fanciful projection
Wake Forest Dean Apologizes for Constitutional Law Professor's Quoting the Word "Nigger" from a Leading Supreme Court Case
A word that appears >10,000 times in court cases, in a wide range of fields -- yet some insist that law professors not be allowed to quote it.
Take the #100Cases challenge, Receive An Autographed Bookplate
Tweet about each of the 100 cases in an "Introduction to Constitutional Law," Randy and I will send you a free autographed bookplate
The Singapore location app that could elect a President
Not to mention control the coronavirus outbreak
Notre Dame Law School Adopts Modified Pass/No Credit Grading System
"For the Spring 2020 semester, students would be given the option of electing to have the grades for all of their Law School courses converted to Pass/No Credit; students would have until the last class day before the start of the study period to make this election."
"Wuhan COVID-19 Death Toll May Be in the Tens of Thousands"
This contradicts the Chinese government's reports that the death toll in Wuhan was only about 2500.
You Say "Epidemic"; He Says "Great Time to Go Surfing!"; …
... Costa Rican government says "you're under arrest."
Parents Charged with Endangering Their Children by Having Large Party at Their House
This stems, of course, from a coronavirus-related gathering ban in the town.
Some Implications for Executive Adjudication
Adjudication Outside Article III (part four)
Best Substitute for Yeast in Bread Machines?
The one persistent shortage I'm seeing in my part of L.A. is of baking yeast, and the online stores seem out, too.
Fourth Circuit Holds Video Oral Argument
Electronic argument about electronic cigarettes.
Comedian Ordered Not to Post Anything "That Would Suggest to Prospective Employers That They Should Not Hire … or Book" Her Comedian Ex
The California Court of Appeal reversed, in an interesting case about allegations of physical abuse—and claims that the allegations were themselves a form of "abuse."
"Demand for Guns Crashes Pennsylvania State Police Background Check System"
The flip side of the story: San Jose gun stores, apparently alongside many other stores, have been ordered closed as non-"essential" businesses.
Online Video Notaries?
They are allowed in some states, but only a small minority; should courts in other states authorize online notarization on an emergency basis?
My 30-Minute Webinar on Using Zoom for Class Instruction
I cover screen sharing, breakout rooms for office hours, spotlighting student videos, and the polling feature
Why I'm Not (Yet?) Much Worried About the Civil Liberties Restrictions Flowing from the Coronavirus Response
The restrictions are less dangerous precisely because they are so broad and onerous.
Federal Lawsuit Against Pro-Palestinian / Anti-Semitic Protesters Outside Synagogue
The plaintiffs are claiming, among other things, "group libel."
The Constitutionality of Territorial Courts
Adjudication Outside Article III (part two)
Italian Daily Death Rate Up 20% Because of Coronavirus, Lombardy Up About 80%
One way of getting a perspective on the magnitude of the problem, at least today, and in what seems to be the hardest-hit country.
Congratulations to Steve Sachs!
The newest recipient of the Federalist Society's Joseph Story Award.
Maine Island Forbids Entry (Including to Part-Time Residents and Property Owners)
Sadly for S.M. Stirling fans, it's not Nantucket (which hasn't been in the same state for 200 years in any event).
Live Webcast: Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark on "Constitutional Environmentalism, Mature Environmentalism"
Broadcasting live at 4:30pm EDT In lieu of an in-person CLE event.
Supreme Court Postpones Oral Arguments Due to COVID-19
Like many federal appellate courts, the Supreme Court is putting arguments on hold.
Adjudication Outside Article III (part one)
Why there are no "exceptions" to Article III
Hiding from the Bat Death at the Zoom Bar
Just had a very nice drinks-with-friends get-together via Zoom; six people, five in town and one out.
