Robert Schapiro, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law at Emory, reflects on the career and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who died July 16.
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy's slot on the U.S. Supreme Court comes at one of the most divided times in the court's history, says Emory's Robert Schapiro, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law.
Emory University School of Law professor Robert Schapiro is quoted.
Robert Schapiro, dean of Emory University School of Law, offers insight into the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday.
Robert Schapiro, the dean of Emory University School of Law, said the religious practices of America's houses of worship are already well-protected by the First Amendment.
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week on same-sex marriage case Obergefell v. Hodges, constitutional law experts at Emory are available to comment on the legal ramifications of the case, the current legal landscape and what the court's decision bodes for the future.
"When it comes to issues of gay rights in particular, Justice Kennedy has been a leader on the court," said Robert Schapiro, dean of Emory University's law school. "Given his decisions in those cases, I think the Michigan opinion is unlikely to be of great influence over the same-sex marriage cases."
Emory Law Dean Robert Schapiro was among the experts interviewed about whether the U.S. Constitution permits congressional candidates to run in more than one state at a time.
Emory University law experts are available to speak on a number of cases going before the U.S. Supreme Court this term.
Robert A. Schapiro, dean and Asa Griggs Candler professor of law at Emory University School of Law, wrote an opinion item about the popular opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Robert Shapiro, dean of Emory University School of Law, commented on the U.S. high court's ruling on affirmative action, saying that the court in many ways appeared to "punt" on the issue. "The court leaves the status quo pretty much as it is and allows affirmative action, as it now exists, to continue."
Robert Schapiro, dean of Emory Law, was quoted in a story on law schools offering master's-degree programs geared specifically for non-lawyers who want grounding in legal basics.
Robert Schapiro on same-sex marriage ruling by Supreme Court
Robert Schapiro on same-sex marriage ruling by Supreme Court on WABE-FM.
Chief Justice John Roberts may want to impose new limitations on federal authority, but even more, he wants to remove the U.S. Supreme Court from the center of a political debate. In this respect, history serves as his guide.
Schapiro on CNN about Affordable Care Act decision by Supreme Court.
Robert Schapiro on Affordable Care Act in Politico.
Robert Schapiro on Fulton County Daily Report
Robert Schapiro on Law.com