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
Category: Law
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.
Biden to Nominate Merrick Garland for AG
DC Federal Appeals Court Judge and former Obama Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland is reportedly Joe Biden’s pick for attorney general
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
Looking Back: The Best of Ordinary Times In 2020
Nominations for several dozen posts reflecting the work of 23 different authors, a shortlist of about 40 posts, narrowed down to ten.
New Pardons From President Trump Include Manafort, Stone, and Kushner
The main roster for the Dinesh D’Souza All-Stars gets their end-of-the-year call ups as President Trump issues 26 more pardons
Paging Dr. Kübler-Ross
Burt Likko compares the bizarre subversion-of-democracy fantasies of Trump supporters with the actual law, and is unimpressed.
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.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Cuomo Executive Order on Religious Service Attendance
While you were sleeping the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions on houses of worship.
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.
A Not-So-Minor Issue of Distinguishing Rain From Territorial Urine Markings
The “massive election fraud” case has been heard, both in court and by the American people, and been found wanting. Laughably wanting.
Rudy’s Got A Case…Of the Monday’s
The return of Rudy Giuliani to the courtroom for the first time since the Bush administration-the George HW Bush administration-did not go well
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:
Purple Haze: Bipartisan, Nationwide Wins for Drug Ballot Initiatives
Two pieces about the success of drug use ballot initiatives and what President-Elect Biden should do about marijuana legalization
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.
