Ukraine

GOP Declares Victory After Impeachment Source Indicted For Lying About Biden Bribes

It's not even the first time this happened.

Ukraine Considers Surrogacy Regulations In Wartime

Despite the war in Ukraine, surrogacy continues.

The Cost Of Neutrality: Swiss Defense Industry ‘Just Losing Our Market’ Amid Ukraine Conflict

Under pressure from local industry and international allies, the Swiss government is considering measures to relax its rules on the re-export of arms.

The Irresistible Urge To Lie

Why isn't the truth at least the default position?

Ukraine-Based AXDRAFT’s Resilience In The Midst Of War

The company is weathering the ongoing crisis but reminds us that this is still an ongoing crisis.

Ban Russian Tourists From Western Countries

Facing consequences for the Ukraine war might do Russians some good.

Quinn Emanuel Representing Ukraine Against Russia

Biglaw tackling the human rights crisis.

Zelensky Proves It: Real Leaders Wear T-Shirts

Volodymyr Zelensky is brave. He is steadfast. He is eloquent, and passionate. And most of the time, he is wearing either an olive drab or brown T-shirt.

An Immigration Blueprint For Businesses To Hire Skilled Professional Ukrainian Refugees

U.S. business leaders can form a coalition to create an immigration-friendly ecosystem to provide employment for this population, while also helping each other. 

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.

Justice Tech Company Paladin Partners with Ukraine’s Legal Development Network to Launch European Pro Bono Portal to Assist with War Relief

The portal was launched by the Legal Development Network.

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]

States Move To Divest From Russia

A growing number of states have joined the U.S. government and a host of allied nations around the world in imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.