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What Do You Ask Stevens’ Successor?

Justice John Paul Stevens is retiring “effective the next day after the Court rises for the summer recess this year.”

Fight The Hypo contributor Magnus Wellborn were discussing how we wished that these confirmation battles could focus more competence, substance, and intelligence rather than this carefully, choreographed dance designed to obscure backroom discussions and avoid saying [...]

This IS a big F-ING deal – the constitutional challenge, that is

Joe Biden is worth his weight in gold for his gaffes and ill-timed quips. When he whispered to the President in range of a live microphone before the signing of the health care bill: “This is a big f—ing deal!”, you could see the President purse his lips. At least one of them realized there [...]

Furor Over the Cheney Ad

The furor generated by the Liz Cheney ad – or rather the organization that Cheney run, Keep America Safe – is interesting to me. (Ad and story here)

Isn’t it all just a question of whether a current client should consent to a potential conflict with the interests of a former client? Or is it really [...]

snoWTF and the labor theory of property

On Sunday morning, I measured 25 inches of snow on my car. We’re allegedly supposed to get 10 more inches today and tomorrow. We’ll see.

While I remember some big snows early in life when my family lived in the Poconos, I don’t think I’ve seen a bigger snowfall where I live. I will say the [...]

Random Rumination on Citizens United

Dr. Bombay and I talked about the Citizens United decision recently. If your head has been so far in a casebook that you missed it, the bottom line is that the Supreme Court ruled that First Amendment protections apply to corporations as much as to individuals. Corporations as associations of individuals, therefore, may make independent [...]

Of Tiger and Florida’s Sunshine Laws

Notwithstanding our concerns about exams, we thought we’d drop a quick line about the Tiger situation.

By now you’ve all seen or heard something about the Tiger Woods saga. Early last Friday morning he ran his SUV into a tree in his neighborhood. At first it was reported he was in serious condition. Then he had [...]

Don’t Mess with My Laptop

Look. How many times do I have to tell you, criminals? Don’t mess with a law student’s laptop on the eve of the exam period…

(H/T: Above the Law)