Monthly Archives: September 2006

Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Posted on Sunday 24 September 2006 by Terrye Conroy

On September 14th, the Supreme Court announced that, beginning with its October 2006 term, transcripts of oral arguments will be available to the public for free on the same day they are heard by the Court. Transcripts are permanently archived … Continue reading →

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Legal History (Week of September 25)

Posted on Saturday 23 September 2006 by blawg

Sept. 25, 1981 – First woman Supreme Court justice Sept. 26, 1987 – Child-killer sentenced to death Sept. 27, 1964 – Warren Commission gives verdict on Oswald Sept. 28, 1999 – Grandparents lose out at the Supreme Court Sept. 29, … Continue reading →

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Lexis Training for 1 Ls

Posted on Wednesday 20 September 2006 by David

Here is a message from Danielle Eckelt, the Lexis Representative. Hello All – I wanted to write to tell you the details of the next Lexis classes geared for the 1Ls. Class will cover basic case research & Shepards. Class … Continue reading →

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It’s Constitution Day!

Posted on Monday 18 September 2006 by blawg

September 17th was Constitution Day, established by Congress in 2005 to celebrate the date in 1789 when the Constitution was signed. Try to spare a few moments this week to catch some celebrations from the U.S. Senate and the Library … Continue reading →

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Faculty Talk on the U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on Monday 18 September 2006 by blawg

Come join Profs. Brown, Crocker, and Siegel for a Thursday lunchtime talk and learn about one of the Supreme Court’s most important decisions from the 2005-20006 term. Part of the ongoing faculty series, “Understanding the Work of the U.S. Supreme … Continue reading →

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Legal History (Week of September 18)

Posted on Sunday 17 September 2006 by blawg

Sept. 18, 1850 – Congress takes a step towards the Civil War. Sept. 19, 1934 – Arrest in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Sept. 20, 1999 – Justice for the memory of James Byrd, Jr. Sept. 21, 1998 – Jimmy Buffet and cheeseburgers. Sept. 22, 1999 – Justice Department versus Big Tobacco. Sept. 23, 1957 - … Continue reading →

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Prof. Siegel and the U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on Wednesday 13 September 2006 by blawg

The September 2006 issue of South Carolina Lawyer features an article by our own Professor Andy Siegel entitled, “A Tale of 2 Terms: A Transitional Year for the United States Supreme Court”.  Prof. Siegel first discusses the changes occuring with the two new … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on Tuesday 12 September 2006 by Terrye Conroy

Speaking of the U.S. Supreme Court, which the law school is doing through its Understanding the Work of the Supreme Court Thursday Series this semester (12:45-2:00, Room 138, Sept. 21, October 12, and October 26), there are several websites that … Continue reading →

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Appellate Law Blawgs (blogs)

Posted on Friday 8 September 2006 by David

Here are two very good appellate Blawgs (Blogs). First, the South Carolina Appellate Law Blog, http://southcarolinaappellatelaw.blogspot.com. This is an excellent blog that gives you new South Carolina and 4th circuit cases in appellate law. It also has links to many of … Continue reading →

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Legal History (Week of September 11)

Posted on Friday 1 September 2006 by blawg

Sept. 11, 2000 –  Alvin the Chipmunk goes to court. Sept. 12, 1977 – Black South African student leader dies in police custody. Sept. 13, 1971 – AT-TI-CA!  AT-TI-CA! Sept. 14, 1901 – President McKinley dies from anarchy. Sept. 15, 1935 – Dark day for German Jews. Sept. 17, 1787 - Signatures … Continue reading →

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