201 W Capitol Ave.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
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2023 Missouri Chapters Conference
Where:
Missouri State Capitol
201 W Capitol Ave.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
When:
Friday, January 20, 2023
ANNOUNCING OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER!
The 2023 Missouri Chapters Conference Keynote Address will be given by the Hon. Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri.
For a full list of panels and speakers, select the "1.20 Friday" tab above.
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This panel explored the concept of whether what has come to be called “inclusive language," including some of the examples referenced in Kelly Frickleton’s recent Kansas City Counselor article, is something that lawyers have an ethical duty to use under Rule 4-8.4 of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.4 of the Kansas Rules, or perhaps under some other provision. We explored not only the “whether,” but also the “why." We also explored the question of whether the imposition of any penalty on a lawyer for failing to use this language would be constitutional.
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Our distinguished panel of judges discussed the unique roles of both appellate judges and trial court judges. Topics that were explored include judicial philosophy, the use of originalism in both state and federal courts, the differences in the roles of a trial court judge and an appellate court judge, and the importance of state constitutions in protecting individual liberty. Panelists also discussed their path to the bench.
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The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs returned the abortion question–whether and how to regulate abortion services–to the States. Many states, including Missouri, now have laws on the books that restrict or prohibit abortion. Dobbs doesn’t end the legal wrangling over abortion—it begins a new chapter that will unfold as litigation arises challenging these state laws. What constitutional challenges could Missouri see to its legislation in coming months and years?
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Attorney General Bailey will offer remarks on Missouri v. Biden and the First Amendment.