Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 04.25.17

* Chicago lawyer Thomas Demetrio seems to have discovered a new niche practice in "angry airline customer" law. Not only is he representing United Airlines dragging victim David Dao, but he's also reportedly been contacted by the American Airlines stroller mom. [Law and More] * In the wake of the surprise announcement of Whittier Law's closure, law professors want to know: "Are 5-25 law schools in a 'death spiral' leading to closure over the next five years?" [TaxProf Blog] * "I see no data to support the notion that Gen. Flynn complied with the law." Per the House Oversight Committee, former national security adviser Michael Flynn may have broken the law when it came to disclosing payments he received from Russia. [CNN] * Who better to comment on President Donald Trump's first 100 days than law professors? And what better way to do so than in 100 words or less? [NYU Law] * Professor Eugene Volokh of UCLA Law begs to differ with Howard Dean as to whether Ann Coulter may be barred from speaking at UC Berkeley. [Volokh Conspiracy]

By Staci Zaretsky on April 25, 2017 7:43 pm

AA Stroller Mom* Chicago lawyer Thomas Demetrio seems to have discovered a new niche practice in “angry airline customer” law. Not only is he representing United Airlines dragging victim David Dao, but he’s also reportedly been contacted by the American Airlines stroller mom. [Law and More]

* In the wake of the surprise announcement of Whittier Law’s closure, law professors want to know: “Are 5-25 law schools in a ‘death spiral’ leading to closure over the next five years?” [TaxProf Blog]

* “I see no data to support the notion that Gen. Flynn complied with the law.” Per the House Oversight Committee, former national security adviser Michael Flynn may have broken the law when it came to disclosing payments he received from Russia. [CNN]

* Who better to comment on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days than law professors? And what better way to do so than in 100 words or less? [NYU Law]

* Professor Eugene Volokh of UCLA Law begs to differ with Howard Dean as to whether Ann Coulter may be barred from speaking at UC Berkeley. [Volokh Conspiracy]

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