Trump Warms To Ukraine Only Because It’s Winning; He Might Do The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason
It’s no coincidence that Trump has been warming to Ukraine’s cause of late...
Burning $200M To Kill 5 Ukrainian Civilians: A Snapshot Of The Doomed Economics Of Russia’s Invasion
If Trump wanted a real, lasting peace in Ukraine, he'd be better served to let the disastrous economics of how Russia is conducting this war run their course.
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Russia’s Unjustified Bombardment Of Lviv Was Wild From The Ground And Pointless Strategically
I saw it with my own eyes.
John Durham Curbstomped By House Dems, But It’s Okay Because Jesus And His Mom Say He’s Cool
That mustache is looking kinda twitchy today.
Russian Bomb Hoax Targets Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
Those aren't the only security concerns.
Ban Russian Tourists From Western Countries
Facing consequences for the Ukraine war might do Russians some good.
Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry
A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher.
Brittney Griner Given 9 Years In Russia Is A Reminder That The U.S. Issued A Life Sentence For Pot Possession IN MAY
It's a disgrace any time Putin's regime looks more reasonable.
The Price Of Representing A Russian Oligarch
Not every Biglaw firm is giving up Russian clients.
The Biglaw Firm Hardest Hit By Russian Travel Ban
This is what happens when you have lots of attorneys with public service on their resumes.
Quinn Emanuel Representing Ukraine Against Russia
Biglaw tackling the human rights crisis.
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All’s Fair In Love and Law: Prof Finds A Strategic Source For Funding Ukraine
Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy. Thus the army will have food enough for its needs.
Congressman Blasts Six Lawyers For Collecting Russian ‘Blood Money.’ Only Six?
Asks State Department to bar them from entering United States.
Morning Docket: 04.19.22
* Sovereignty denied: The Supreme Court decides to not rule on the Penobscot Nation’s control of their river. [AP] * Hating from outside the club: Judge green lights suit to prevent Marjorie Taylor Greene from holding office again. [Common Dreams] * Harvard Law prof gives legal argument for how a barrel of Russia’s food is worth twenty of Ukraine’s . [MSNBC] * You can’t fire me in a way that matters: Judge rules employee fired for protesting work conditions has to get his job back. [ABC News]
What Actually Happens To Seized Russian Assets After Uncle Sam Snatches Oligarchs’ Toys?
Hopefully, we get to find out what the market is like for a slightly used Russian oligarch’s yacht.
Morning Docket: 04.07.22
* Pressure mounts as Russia's actions in Ukraine labeled genocidal. [CNN] * Freedom or free doom? Wind energy can be a life or death reality for bald eagles and other birds. Bet they'll be safer once each death costs the company about $30k. [NPR] * Handsy cop quietly gets his job back. Don't worry, not in the Cuomo way. Just the Ike way. That's apparently acceptable for the force. [Vice] * Just change the words a little: Ohio copies Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. [Dispatch] * It is no longer illegal to braid hair in Idaho without a cosmetology license. In other news, it was once illegal to braid hair in Idaho without a cosmetology license. [Forbes]