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Widener Law marked the long-standing legal tradition of the “First Monday” this week by presenting an event that is likely to become a tradition of its own.<br><br>Five members of the Delaware faculty gathered at the Rodney Square law firm of Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor, LLP for a breakfast event on Monday, Oct. 6, the first day of the Supreme Court’s 2014 term. The court, by tradition, always convenes its new term on the first Monday in October. <br><br>The program was coordinated by Widener Law Delaware Interim Dean <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/DalyErin.aspx">Erin Daly</a>, with Delaware Supreme Court Justice <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDeAdj/HollandRandyJ.aspx">Randy J. Holland</a> serving as the moderator. Holland is also a member of the school’s adjunct faculty and sits on the Board of Overseers.<br><br>About 50 people attended and heard presentations on cases of interest coming before the court this term.<br><br>“This event serves as another reminder of how fortunate we are to have Widener Law in Delaware,” Holland said.<br><br>Professors who presented included:<ul>
<li>Professor <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/MayJamesR.aspx">James R. May</a>, who discussed <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/elonis-v-united-states/">Elonis v. United States</a>.  The case tests whether postings on Facebook constitute true threats.</li>
<li>Professor <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/McManamonMaryBrigid.aspx">Mary Brigid McManamon</a>, who explained the legal and political background of <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/alabama-democratic-conference-v-alabama/">Alabama Democratic Conference v. Alabama</a> and <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/alabama-legislative-black-caucus-v-alabama/">Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama</a>, which involve majority-minority voting districts.</li>
<li>Helen S. Balick Visiting Professor of Business Bankruptcy Law <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDeAdj/GrohsgalBruce.aspx">Bruce Grohsgal</a>, who explained the implications for federal courts in <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/wellness-international-network-limited-v-sharif/">Wellness International Network Limited vs. Sharif</a>, which involves the constitutionality of bankruptcy courts.</li>
<li>H. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/HodasDavidR.aspx">David R. Hodas</a>, who discussed separation of powers issues in <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/zivotofsky-v-kerry/">Zivotofsky v. Kerry</a>, in the context of foreign affairs.</li> <li>Assistant Professor <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/AllieChristineD.aspx">Christine D. Allie</a>, who discussed the state income tax issues for people who live in one state but work in another, presented in <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/comptroller-v-wynne/">Comptroller v. Wynne</a>.</li>
</ul>In addition, members the faculty from both locations took part in a Constitution Day webcast that previewed the new Supreme Court term. That program can be viewed online <a href="http://bit.ly/1uKWc5j">here</a>.