First, Do No Fraud: The Unworthy Pardoning of John Davis
John Davis’s pardon is easily overlooked, with the more noteworthy names like Bannon making the headlines.
Author: Em Carpenter
The Lost Art of Book Learning
Google searching is utilitarian, but it is not a substitute for the visceral fun of opening a random volume up to a random page and learning something new.
Yann’s Hot Dog Stand, Chocolate Milk, and Hometown Tradition
Ketchup? Mr. Yann is the “no soup for you” guy of the hot dog world. “NO KETCHUP. NO RELISH. NO CHEESE. DON’T ASK.”
Ordinary Times’ Andrew Donaldson on Consumer Choice Radio
Ordinary Times’ own Managing Editor Andrew Donaldson appeared on Consumer Choice Radio to talk politics, culture, West Virginia & more
Wednesday Writs: Alexander Hamilton and Seditious Libel Edition
Croswell appealed his convictions and requested a new trial, and was represented by Jefferson foe Alexander Hamilton, pro bono
Them’s Fightin’ Words: The First Amendment and Incitement
“Fighting words” are distinct from “speech that incites violence,” though both are limited but recognized exceptions to First Amendment protection.
Wednesday Writs: Em’s Too Busy to Write Up a Case Edition
Read and discuss these legal links and stories to distract you from the fact that Em didn’t write up a Case of the Week
One Less Monster
Samuel Little death seems to have made more headlines than his capture, confession, and conviction as America’s most prolific serial killer.
Wednesday Writs: Christmas Vacation Edition
Christmas on trial in Ganulin v. US is Case of the Week for a reason, and the reason is the opening to Judge Delott’s opinion.
Wednesday Writs: Win Stupid Prizes In Leonard v Pepsico Edition
You’ve heard “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes” but do you know the federal court precedent for it? Leonard v. Pepsico in our Case of the Week.
The Swing States Messed with Texas…Or Did They?
I’m not qualified to interpret nonsense. But I’ve endeavored to explain the Texas lawsuit case, and reasons why I think this suit is a dud.
Wednesday Writs: The Mess is Growing, So Here Are Links Edition
So much legal news going on than even Wednesday Writs can handle, so here are links to the stories from across the legal interwebs
Wednesday Writs: Brief Edition, Including Van Buren v United States
If the federal government has its way, according to arguments before SCOTUS, lying on a dating website profile will be a federal crime.
Wednesday Writs Pie Edition
For this Thanksgiving edition of Wednesday Writs, I bring you a sordid tale of ruthless corporate greed, and espionage, and pie. Yes, pie.
Wednesday Writs: Mailed-In Edition
I have read through the 100ish page complaint by the Trump administration against Pennsylvania, and I’ll tell you what I saw:
Best Meal Ever Week: Grandma and The Best Cooking Lesson Ever
Not long after my cooking lesson with grandma, I tried it on my own…but the real test would be what my dad had to say about it.
Wednesday Writs: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, SCOTUS, and Election Law
Two election-related cases: Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Boockvar & Democratic National Committee, et al v. Wisconsin State Legislature.
Racial Discrimination in Ricci v. DeStefano
The City’s catch-22: certify a test that left them open to a disparate impact suit, or refuse to certify and face a disparate treatment suit.
Wednesday Writs: Freedom of Speech in Snyder v. Phelps
The Supreme Court finds freedom of speech can be a defense to an otherwise valid claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED)
Amy, Tell Me What You’re Gonna Do: Part 4
Amy Coney Barrett’s writings and lectures speak for her more loudly than any media speculation or punditry.
