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
Croswell appealed his convictions and requested a new trial, and was represented by Jefferson foe Alexander Hamilton, pro bono
“Fighting words” are distinct from “speech that incites violence,” though both are limited but recognized exceptions to First Amendment protection.
DC Federal Appeals Court Judge and former Obama Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland is reportedly Joe Biden’s pick for attorney general
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
Nominations for several dozen posts reflecting the work of 23 different authors, a shortlist of about 40 posts, narrowed down to ten.
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
Burt Likko compares the bizarre subversion-of-democracy fantasies of Trump supporters with the actual law, and is unimpressed.
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.
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.
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.
So much legal news going on than even Wednesday Writs can handle, so here are links to the stories from across the legal interwebs
If the federal government has its way, according to arguments before SCOTUS, lying on a dating website profile will be a federal crime.
While you were sleeping the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions on houses of worship.
For this Thanksgiving edition of Wednesday Writs, I bring you a sordid tale of ruthless corporate greed, and espionage, and pie. Yes, pie.
The “massive election fraud” case has been heard, both in court and by the American people, and been found wanting. Laughably wanting.
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
I have read through the 100ish page complaint by the Trump administration against Pennsylvania, and I’ll tell you what I saw:
Two pieces about the success of drug use ballot initiatives and what President-Elect Biden should do about marijuana legalization
Two election-related cases: Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Boockvar & Democratic National Committee, et al v. Wisconsin State Legislature.