Constitutional Law
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Constitutional Law, Donald Trump
Constitutional Law In The Age Of Trump: Law Professors React
Being a Con Law professor has never been more important. -
Politics, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
The Clarence Thomas Clerk Mafia: Legal Brain Trust Of The Trump Administration
Justice Clarence Thomas: legal godfather of the Trump administration. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
I'm Sorry, Your (Full Faith And) Credit Is No Good Here
Hearts and minds aren’t won overnight -- but states need to follow the law of the land.
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Justice, Violence
Open-Carry Swords: A Civilized Second Amendment Right
If we're going to be originalist about the 2nd Amendment, let's go all the way. -
Constitutional Law, Law Schools
Harvard Professor Has Bone To Pick With Anthony Scaramucci About Constitutional Law
Hmm, perhaps the Mooch didn't jot this crucial point down in his notes. -
Education / Schools
If You Care About Kids, This Is A Pretty Important Lawsuit
Kansas faces an interesting new challenge to its effort to strip tenure from public school teachers. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.24.17
* Can the president be indicted? You betcha! “It is proper, constitutional, and legal for a federal grand jury to indict a sitting president for serious criminal acts that are not part of, and are contrary to, the president’s official duties. In this country, no one, even [the president], is above the law.” [New York Times]
* According to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the most notorious grandma of them all, the Trump administration was a little heavy-handed when it came to the travel ban from majority-Muslim countries, and its definition of close family was simply “too restrictive” for the high court to abide by — which is why the “grandma ban” no longer exists. [Associated Press]
* Why did Ty Cobb decide to join President Trump’s legal team for the Russian election collusion investigation? Here’s what he said, in his own words: “If the president asks you, you don’t say no. I have rocks in my head and steel balls.” Well, that certainly explains it! [National Law Journal]
* As the Supreme Court’s junior justice, Neil Gorsuch has the unenviable task of serving on the cafeteria committee. It’s a “truly disheartening assignment,” especially since the vast majority of the people who are forced to eat there thanks to a lack of other options have described the food as poor, at best. [Wall Street Journal (sub. req.)]
* A Cravath associate once said that Anthony Scaramucci, the Harvard Law grad who now serves as President Trump’s new communications director, isn’t one to “humble brag.” But that won’t stop him from helping the president with a few second-hand humble brags. During the press conference where he introduced himself to the world, he said Trump could “throw a dead spiral through a tire,” “hit[] foul shots and swish[] them,” and “sink[] 30-foot putts.” This is all totally believable(?). [Law.com]
* Leary Davis, founding dean of Elon Law and Campbell Law, RIP. [Roanoke Times]
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Donald Trump, Justice, Politics
An Exhaustive List Of What Happens After Trump Pardons Himself
8 Most Likely Results Of A Trump Self-Pardon, In Order. - Sponsored
Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for. -
Prisons, Sentencing Law
Prison Snips Sentences If Inmates Snip... (Yes, We're Talking About Vasectomies)
If you're wondering what your reproductive capacity is worth in America, it's about 30 days. -
Immigration, Justice
Trump Administration Decides Grandparents Aren't Real Family
If I didn't know better, I'd say the administration enjoys getting sued and losing. -
Family Law, Gay, Health Care / Medicine, Kids, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Supreme Court Confirms 'Constellation of Benefits' For Same-Sex Couples
What do you call it when the law treats gay women worse than straight men, for no good reason? Unconstitutional. -
Lawyer Advertising, Supreme Court
Lawyer Advertising Turns 40 Years Old!
Legal advertising is a constitutional right. Do you remember what case made it one? -
Intellectual Property, Patents, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Supreme Court, Patent Saviors?
The Supreme Court just agreed to decide a profoundly important question in patent law right now.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
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Constitutional Law, Technology
Should Tech Companies Help Law Enforcement Break Into Your Devices?
Encryption is here... and some people think the government should have a back door. -
4th Circuit, Justice, Supreme Court
Why Do Trumpsters Still Think The Supreme Court Will Save The Muslim Ban?
Without a circuit split, I see no reason SCOTUS would touch this case. -
Law Schools, Politics
Sally Yates Explains Why She Defied Trump On The Travel Ban
Yates reflected on one of her 'defining moments' during a speech given at Harvard Law. -
Constitutional Law, Federal Judges
Battle Brewing Over The Privileges Or Immunities Clause -- Wait, Really?
Libertarians aren't happy with this Trump judicial nominee. -
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 05.18.17
* Congratulations to Howard Bashman and our sister site How Appealing on 15 great years! [How Appealing]
* Roger Ailes, RIP. [Instapundit]
* Fellowships for training law professors are now a thing — but are they a good thing, wonders Professor Paul Horwitz? [PrawfsBlawg]
* “Immigration, Freedom, and the Constitution” — reflections on these timely topics from Professor Ilya Somin. [Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post]
* Professor Leah Litman breaks down Rod Rosenstein’s appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel in the Trump/Russia investigation. [Take Care]
* Tips from cyberspace lawyer Andrew Rossow for victims of the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack. [Huffington Post]
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Politics
Michael Flynn And The Lessons Of Oliver North
Mike Flynn's going to ignore that congressional subpoena and that's the right move.