Lunch & Law Speaker Series
Join the new civil liberties movement. Protect Americans from the Administrative State!
The NCLA Lunch and Law speaker series hosts dynamic panelists that address timely issues pertaining to the Administrative State and the cases brought about as a result of its threat to our civil liberties. These events are usually held monthly at NCLA’s Washington, DC headquarters, but due to COVID-19, we are hosting them online.
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The Questionable Future of Brand X Deference Doctrine
NCLA recently filed a Petition for Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court in the case of Baldwin v. United States. Howard and Karen Baldwin are the producers of the critically acclaimed movie "Ray" (2004) about the life of musician, Ray Charles. They are also...
Gundy v. United States: The end of non-delegation or a new beginning?
The Constitution vests Congress—and Congress alone—with the power to make law. However, for decades now, the so-called nondelegation doctrine has been rendered weak and useless by a Court reticent to enforce the Constitution’s separation of powers and the...
How Chilling Brewers’ Free Speech Puts First Amendment on Ice
NCLA hosted a lunch (scratch that) make it a Happy Hour & Law panel because we are talking beer with renowned constitutional lawyer Alan Gura, and his client, Justin Cox of Atlas Brew Works. Before brewers like Mr. Cox can sell beer in interstate commerce, each...
Democracy in Peril: Why Controlling the Administrative State is Essential to Preserving our Constitutional System
There is a revolution in political power and it has its designs on defeating the Constitution. This panel discusses why judicial fortitude, public awareness and a renewed commitment to our form of government is essential to preserving the American form of...
The Bump Stock Ban: Administrative Overreach or Valid Measure?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a rule banning bump stock devices effective March 26, 2019. In response, the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court in the District of Utah against the bump stock...
NCLA Timbervest v. SEC Lunch & Law
The former principals of Timbervest, LLC join NCLA’s Lunch & Law speaker series in a candid chat about the company's hard-fought six-year battle against the SEC's enforcement division. Distinguished Panelists: Joel Shapiro, Former Timbervest, LLC Principal George...