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What work do the categories "the free market" and "regulation" do for us? Why do we incarcerate one out of every one hundred adults? These seemingly unrelated questions, it turns out, are deeply interconnected. The categories of free and regulated markets emerged as an effort to make sense of irreducibly individual phenomena-unique forms of social organization. In the process, the categories helped shape the dominant belief that the economic realm is characterized by natural order, and that the... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 09:38 am by arester

The University of Chicago Law School's "Shakespeare and the Law" conference brought together thinkers from law, literature, and philosophy to investigate the legal dimensions of Shakespeare's plays. Participants explored the ways in which the plays show awareness of law and legal regimes and comment on a variety of legal topics, ranging from general themes, such as mercy and the rule of law, to highly concrete legal issues of his time. Other papers investigated the subsequent influence of his... Posted on November 5, 2009 at 08:52 am by arester

This panel discussion was recorded on October 20, 2009 and was sponsored by Outlaw, the Law School Democrats, and the Law School Republicans. Mary Anne Case is Arnold I. Shure Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School; Martha Nussbaum is Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago Law School; David Strauss is Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School; and James Madigan is Class of... Posted on October 29, 2009 at 09:49 am by arester

State laws permit the involuntary commitment of people suffering from mental illness if they are a danger to themselves or others. But how do these commitment laws work in practice? Do laws aimed at protecting patients' rights prevent people from getting the help they need? Are they violating patients' civil liberties? The law and the mentally ill on Justice Talking. KEYWORDS: mental illness; mentally ill; State laws permit the involuntary commitment of those suffering mental illness if they... Posted on April 14, 2008 at 02:21 pm

The movie rating industry has initiated some reforms following charges by filmmakers that the system is arbitrary and unfair. But skeptics on both sides of the issue say troubling content in movies, television and music is not being handled appropriately. While some parent organizations say it's time for more regulation, filmmakers and others say the threat of censorship is all too real. On this edition of Justice Talking, join us for a look at regulating the entertainment industry. KEYWORDS:... Posted on April 8, 2008 at 12:14 am

The college admissions process has changed significantly in recent years, particularly for students seeking to get into the nation's most elite universities. Should these schools' admissions policies favor athletes and children of alumni? Should low-income and minority students be a priority? Or should top schools only enroll the smartest and most academically accomplished? We also talk about the obstacles and misconceptions facing students who attend community college. Tune in to this edition... Posted on March 31, 2008 at 12:19 pm

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How Robert Jackson balanced protection of the individual while securing the nation against foreign aggression during the period leading up to World War II was the subject of Professor John Barrett's discussion at the Ampitheater during the third day of 'Justice and Security Week' at Chautauqua Institution. John Barrett is a Professor of Law at St. John's University School of Law, New York. Professor Barrett edited 'That Man' the late Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson's previously unknown... Posted on October 12, 2006 at 09:00 pm

A speech by Professor Henry Abraham, the Emeritus Woodrow Wilson Professor at the University of Virginia, concerning "Justices, Presidents and Senators." Professor Henry Abraham discussed the historical context and significance of Justice Jackson's career on the Supreme Court. In Professor Abraham's opinion, Justice Jackson's historical significance is a result of his writing as he brought life to major consitutional questions. In addition, Abraham discussed Justice Jackson's feud with fellow... Posted on October 12, 2006 at 09:00 pm

Chief Justice William Rehnquist spoke in Jamestown discussing his experiences with Robert H. Jackson and how Jackson's legacy continues to make an impression on governmental power and functions today. Chief Justice Rehnquist held the position of Supreme Court Justice and did so for more than three decades presiding over a diverse set of issues ranging from abortion to school prayer, the presidential impeachment in 1999 and the 2000 presidential election. Rehnquist served from 1952 to 1953 as... Posted on September 14, 2006 at 09:00 pm