The topic of taped conversations, both in person and on the phone, has been in the news lately. Omarosa Manigault Newman’s account of recording both her firing by Chief of Staff John Kelly and a subsequent phone call with President Trump might lead ... [Read more...]
Charting Change of Venue
Recently, attorneys for President Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, informed the judge in Manafort’s pending D.C. trial that they would seek a change of venue, although they did not yet know where they wanted the trial to be held. Such ... [Read more...]
The Dangerous Politics of Revoking John Brennan’s Security Clearance
The topic of national security clearances has been in the news lately; however, confusion persists about what a national security clearance is and when (typically) it can be revoked. National security clearances became the focus of ... [Read more...]
Why the Supreme Court Matters
With the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, that august judicial body and its importance to the lives of citizens has been much in the news, a fact that speaks to the continued vitality of an entity that is more than two ... [Read more...]
Supreme Court Allows Limited Version of Trump’s Travel Ban to Take Effect
The Supreme Court issued a decision today lifting parts of the injunction against Trump’s executive order seeking to ban foreign nationals of six countries from entering the United States for 90 days. The ruling effectively allows foreigners with ... [Read more...]
COLUMN: The Law in Real Life: States Face Prolonged Election Cycle, Waiting for Vote Tallies, Recounts or Runoffs
COLUMN: The Law in Real Life States Face Prolonged Election Cycle, Waiting for Vote Tallies, Recounts or Runoffs Election fatigue is a powerful malady, leading many of us to avoid CNN, turn away from poll-watching websites and watch anything on ... [Read more...]