Liberal Absurdity: Obama Didn’t Strike Syria Because He Respected The Constitution?!
Since when did President Obama ever rely on congressional permission?
Debate: Should NATO Expand To Protect Montenegro?
Two experts, Jeffrey Tayler and Bodo Weber, debate this important issue.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
The Left’s Political Bloodthirst Becomes Legal Perversion
Fortunately for President Trump, political gimmicks only go so far, especially when you’re in the minority party.
Look — Marco Rubio Made A Funny!
Marco Rubio predicts the success of a potential lawsuit.
Obama Chooses Iran Over The Constitution
Another week, another unconstitutional action by President Obama -- and this week's episode features his administration’s favorite state sponsor of terrorism, Iran.
Straight Gangsta
Lawyers gone wild -- in Pakistan. And judges, too.
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Arrested for DUI Like Yeah. Ruining My Career Like Yeah.
Biglaw partner arrested for drunk driving, and the ambassadorship flies away...
Why Is This Australian ICC Defense Attorney Being Detained in Libya?
Working for the International Criminal Court is no cushy job, especially when it involves preventive detainment in Libya…
An Ambassadorial Nominee and Ex-SCOTUS Clerk’s Racy Emails
A former Supreme Court clerk, currently President Obama's nominee to serve as ambassador to Iraq, finds his personal life under scrutiny thanks to some racy leaked emails. How racy?
Inside Straight: Lost In Translation
In-house counsel columnist Mark Herrmann is begging for help here: If you have global responsibilities and are routinely dealing with documents created in languages that you don't speak, how do you assess outside counsel's skill at communicating?
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Inside Straight: Lost In Translation
In-house counsel columnist Mark Herrmann is begging for help here: If you have global responsibilities and are routinely dealing with documents created in languages that you don't speak, how do you assess outside counsel's skill at communicating?
Ilan Grapel: He’s No Austin Powers
As we mentioned yesterday, a student at Emory Law School by the name of Ilan Chaim Grapel was arrested in Egypt on Sunday, and ordered held for 15 days. The Egyptians allege that Grapel is a “highly trained” spy, working for the state of Israel. Ilan Grapel is a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen. And he did […]
Law Student of the Day: Ilan Grapel, Accused of Spying for Israel
At this year’s Emory Law School commencement, Professor Sara Stadler urged graduates to think outside the box with respect to their career options: “You might not be able to land that [top-choice] job…. You might have to move to Nebraska.… You might have to join a small firm where they don’t make the big bucks.” […]
Quote of the Day: The Maltese Falcon Flies Away
In the weeks since the [Inspector General]’s flawed and narrow vision of our diplomatic mission, people of good will in the middle ranks of our Department have seen it as their calling to strictly enforce it. As a consequence, my voice has been prevented from speaking; my pen has been enjoined from writing; and my […]
Quote of the Day: She’ll Be Played By Julianne Moore in ‘Libya: The Movie’
[There wasn’t] some dramatic meeting in the Oval Office where everybody tried to persuade the president not to do this, and Samantha rolled in with her flowing red hair and said, ‘Mr. President, I stand here alone in telling you that history calls upon you to perform this act.’ That’s not how it happened. — […]