This Week's Assignment

This week, we will look at three current cases. For each case, identify the legal issue involved and the underlying policy issues that are implicated. Prepare a reasoned statement arguing why the case (if already decided) was correctly or incorrectly decided or (if not already decided) how it should come out.

1. Gmail Search. Under the US Constitution may a law enforcement agency, pursuant to a lawfully granted search warrant, search your Gmail account without telling you? Please read this article and the opinion linked therein.

2. Establishment Clause. Are anti-religious statements made in class by a public school teacher a violation of the Establishment Clause? Read this article and the case linked therein.

3. Predatory Pricing. Are super-low prices charged for hard cover books by Amazon and Wal-Mart "predatory pricing" in violation of US antitrust laws? Can predatory pricing be bad for consumers? Read this and this.