This program explores the freedom of the press, examining a number of current issues relevant to the ability of journalists to obtain information on government activity, the protection of the confidentiality of a journalists' news sources, efforts by the government to restrain the publication of classified national security material, and attempts by the government to criminally prosecute journalists for divulging classified information leaked to the journalist by government officials.
9/25/2012 - W&L Law Prof Chris Seaman on the Problem with the PA Voter ID Law, and why Virginia's Law is Different Audio
Washington and Lee law professor Chris Seaman discusses the ongoing legal fight over PA's voter ID law and how that law is different from efforts in other states, including Virginia. |
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11/11/2011 - Third Panel - Regulation in the Fringe Economy Video
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"Tomorrow's Fringe lending Issues" Moderator: Margaret Howard, Panelists: Jean Braucher, Eric Chaffee, Geoffrey Rapp, Nathalie Martin |
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11/11/2011 - Second Panel - Regulation in the Fringe Economy Video
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"Should Payday Loans be Regulated And How" Moderator: Hilary Miller, Panelists: Jay Speer, Paige Marta Skiba, Christopher Peterson, William Webster |
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11/11/2011 - Fourth Panel - Regulation in the Fringe Economy Video
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"Empirical Data and a Direction for Federal Regulation" Moderator: Harlan Beckley, Panelists: Creola Johnson, Richard Hynes, Alan White, Jim Hawkins |