JD Vance: Watergate Would Be No Big Deal Today. He’s Right, And That’s The Problem.
Sir, that's not a defense of Nixon.
Sir, that's not a defense of Nixon.
Nixon’s ‘not a crook’ -- by today’s legal standards, at least.
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'I would hope that this is a one-off in our nation’s history,' he said.
There's something positively ... Nixonian in the air.
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Instead of making an actual argument, Democrats continue to grab for the lowest hanging fruit.
Nixon’s “trial tactics” did this country a huge disservice.
Richard Nixon may just be the patron saint for all litigators.
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How do the legal costs associated with Deflategate and Watergate compare?
* Hey there 3Ls -- need a handy excuse for why you didn't do the assigned reading? Here's some help. [Law Prof Blawg]
* One law review's attempt to address diversity among its ranks. [Yale Law Journal]
* One Missouri Law School professor supports the protesting students, but with caveats. [Truth on the Market]
* Most lawyers DO have fulfilling careers -- well, as long as you live in Texas. Hardly seems worth it. [TaxProf Blog]
* One NYU Law professor, Jason M. Schultz aka @lawgeek, is moving on up. He'll be advising the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on IP and innovation. Congrats! [Twitter]
* On the eve of yet another GOP shitshow primary debate, a question for the ages: Is Hillary Clinton to the right, politically, of Richard Nixon? [Lawyers, Guns & Money]
* From an orphaned child refugee to a diplomat, an inspiring story. [Quartz]
As we all bask in the wonderment of this occasion, ATL presents the top attorneys that you should remember to honor on this day for their admirable contributions and enduring legacy.
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