For fans of my “Great Cases” series of posts, I’m finally done with Johnson’s Lessee v. McIntosh. This is a complex case with a lot of intellectual rabbit holes dealing with war treaties, antiquated language, and pre-Revolutionary common law. You’re welcome to come wallow in a national guilt complex, and enjoy a bonus map drawn by Yours Truly.
Burt Likko
Pseudonymous Portlander. Pursuer of happiness. Bon vivant. Homebrewer. Atheist. Recovering Republican. Recovering Catholic. Recovering divorcé. Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Ordinary Times. Relapsed Lawyer, admitted to practice law (under his real name) in California and Oregon. There's a Twitter account at @burtlikko, but not used for posting on the general feed anymore. House Likko's Words: Scite Verum. Colite Iusticia. Vivere Con Gaudium.
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