Law Day 2019

Robert M. Spire Public Service Award: Fenner’s Legacy Spans Generations in Legal Community

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

The legal profession owes a debt of gratitude to Creighton University Law Professor G. Michael Fenner.

Fenner helped preserve the Nebraska State Bar Association in the immediate aftermath of its court-mandated transition to a voluntary membership. Fenner has facilitated visits by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to teach law seminars at Creighton for more than two decades. On a personal level, Fenner has mentored, encouraged and supported countless law students and young attorneys as they began their careers.

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Civility a Common Thread Among First Amendment Freedoms

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Democracy requires participation from its citizens, who in turn need to have the information and understanding necessary to evaluate complex decisions.

The First Amendment freedoms that compose this year’s Law Day theme – “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” – are the basis of representative government and are integral to the U.S. Constitution’s promise of the “Blessings of Liberty.”

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Free Press: Students Seek Press Protections From School Administrators

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Despite the headwinds facing the industry, Nebraska has a rich variety of newspapers, from general-interest publications to more niche outlets serving communities connected by occupation, religion or geography.

The First Amendment guarantees these publications freedom from government censorship, especially suppression of material prior to publication – except in rare instances of bona fide national security concerns.