Professor John H. Matheson is a law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School where he is the Law Alumni Distinguished Professor. Matheson is recognized for his expertise in corporate and business law. He has also taught in China, England, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Uruguay and Lithuania and written several books and numerous articles about business and corporate law issues. One of Matheson’s co-authored articles, “Challenging Delaware’s Desirability as a Haven for Incorporation,” received the National Burton Award for Legal Excellence.
More Articles from this Author
Blue Sky Laws
Blue sky laws refers to each state’s set of securities laws and regulations. The Supreme Court said that states can regulate speech to prevent securities fraud.
Conscientious Objection to Military Service
The Court considered conscientious objector cases during the Vietnam War, weighing when First Amendment freedom protects someone from laws requiring military service.
Roman Catholics
Roman Catholics have been involved in First Amendment religious liberty issues as well as controversies surrounding the separation of church and state.
Securities and Exchange Commission
The First Amendment's free speech guarantees have sometimes been used to challenge Securities and Exchange Commission regulations of communications about securities.