A Conversation with Judge Posner
Marc Pachter of the Smithsonian Institution interviewed Chief Judge Richard Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th District about h… read more
Marc Pachter of the Smithsonian Institution interviewed Chief Judge Richard Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th District about his life and legal career. Judge Posner commented on changes in tort law, the balance between federal and state courts, criminal law, and other topics. He also talked about his writings on history and doctrines of various Supreme Court Justices, then took questions from the audience. close
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