Sarajevo and Europe, 100 Years Later
A century later, the shots fired in Sarajevo 100 years ago still echo.
Unanimous SCOTUS Decisions Do Not Mean The Losing Side’s Arguments Were ‘Extreme’
We’ve seen a notable number of 9-0 Supreme Court decisions this term, but that doesn’t mean that the side that lost was making an extreme or meritless argument.
Viewing the Sinclair Sexual Assault Case Dispassionately
My latest for The Hill, co-authored with Butch Bracknell: “Explaining the Sinclair demotion.”
Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones
Another solid victory for the First Amendment from the Roberts Court.
Supreme Court Restricts President’s Recess Appointment Power
The Supreme Court rules that Recess Appointments can only be made when there’s actually a Congressional recess.
New York’s Highest Court Kills Mike Bloomberg’s Soda Ban
Mike Bloomberg’s absurd soda ban is, thankfully, dead.
10th Circuit Court Of Appeals Strikes Down Utah’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A big step forward for the challenge to state-based bans on same-sex marriage.
Speaker Boehner To File Lawsuit Against Obama Over Executive Actions
A clash over Separation Of Power and the Imperial Presidency, coming soon to a Federal District Court in Washington, D.C.
Aereo Loses Big As Supreme Court Upholds Intellectual Property Protections
New technology doesn’t mean that the laws don’t apply.
Supreme Court Finds Broad Right To Privacy In Contents Of Smartphones
A unanimous Supreme Court rules that the Fourth Amendment bars police from searching your electronic device without a warrant.
Federal Court Rules Unvaccinated Children Can Be Barred From Public Schools
A New York Federal Judge has ruled that unvaccinated children can be forced to stay home during outbreaks.
The Supreme Court Is The Most Agreeable Place In Washington
Even the most ideologically divided members of the Supreme Court agree with each other 65% of the time.
Guardians Of “Traditional” Media Once Again Bar SCOTUSBlog From Getting Press Credentials
A committee of journalists who work in the “traditional” media has once again denied press credentials to SCOTUSBlog.
The Redskins Trademark Decision Is Legally Dubious, And Troubling
However you feel about the Redskins name, the decision to retroactively repeal their trademarks is troubling on many levels.
Conservatives Attack Hillary Clinton For Being A Criminal Defense Attorney 40 Years Ago
Once again, Republicans are attacking someone for doing a job the Bill of Rights itself makes necessary and important.
Jeffrey Sinclair Busted From Brigadier General to Lieutenant Colonel [UPDATED]
The Army is sending a strong message on sexual assault. It picked the wrong poster boy.
Mike Huckabee Invokes Martin Luther King Jr. To Argue Against Marriage Equality
Once again, conservatives demonstrate how little they understand minority voters.
New York City To Settle Wrongful Conviction Case For $40 Million
Justice delayed, but justice nonetheless.
Supreme Court: Public Workers Protected From Retaliation When Testifying Truthfully
The First Amendment protects government employees who testify truthfully.
Vast Majority Of Americans Support ‘Right To Die’
A new Gallup poll finds widespread support for individual choice when it comes to end of life decisions.
Where’s The Line Between Protected Online Speech And Criminal Threats?
Next term, the Supreme Court will try to decide when online speech crosses the line and becomes a criminal threat.
U.S. Captures Suspect In Benghazi Attack
Ahmed Abu Kattalah, the alleged ringleader of the September 2012 attack in Benghazi, has been arrested.
Supreme Court: Yes, It’s A Crime To Lie When You’re Buying A Gun
The Supreme Court, unsurprisingly, ruled that lying on a Federal form about a gun purchase is, in fact, a crime.
Who Owns a Tattoo?
Those who tattoo celebrities want to be be paid when their tattoos appear in the media.
Supreme Court Allows Challenge To Law Against Election “Lies” To Go Forward
A hopeful First Amendment decision from the Supreme Court.
Donald Sterling Wants To Air The NBA’s Dirty Laundry
There’s really no better word for it than blackmail.
Scott Walker Equivocates On Previous Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage
Wisconsin’s Republican Governor isn’t very eager to talk about same-sex marriage these days.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Warrant Required To Track Cell Phone Location
Should the police be able to track you without a warrant? One Federal Appeals Court says no.
Insurgents Continue Advance Toward Baghdad
It’s sure beginning to look like a civil war in Iraq, albeit a rather one sided one at the moment.
Fixing Military Sexual Assault the Right Way
Retired Marine lawyer Butch Bracknell and I tackle the subject for The Hill.
California Judge Rules Teacher Tenure Unconstitutional
A landmark ruling out of California that could help propel a real debate on education reform.
Majority Supports Constitutional Right To Same-Sex Marriage
The people are ready. Is the Supreme Court?
Guantanamo Bay Is Not Going To Close
Mostly because of politics, the hopes of some and fears of others will never be realized.
Virginia Goes To War Against Uber, Lyft, And Free Enterprise
The Virginia DMV is threatening to crackdown on companies providing innovative car services to consumers.
Majority Supports Life Without Parole Over Death Penalty For Murder
A turning point in public opinion?
More On Unlawful Command Influence
There’s essentially no analogue in the civilian justice system. Here’s why.
Marine’s Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned Over Command Influence
The President’s well-intentioned campaign against military sex crimes has backfired.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Another legal victory for marriage equality.
Why It Matters That Obama Didn’t Follow The Law In The Bergdahl Release Deal
Good intentions and good results aside, the President’s disrespect for the Rule Of Law should concern everyone.
