The following is adapted from my book, White Power: Policing American Slavery (Hodding Carter III Books/University of North Carolina Press, 2026):When they took him, he didn’t go quietly. He kicked and punched and screamed, “I’m in the hands of
By John R. ByrneI’m a little late on this post, but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. While it may be hard to play hooky on a Tuesday, I hope at least a few of
“I have chocolate covered donuts from Baker’s Pride,” I whisper in their ears. It’s still pitch black dark out thanks to last week’s switch to daylight savings time and there’s not much else that will get my kids out of
There’s a large container at my house that holds various law & work-related documents. Some date back to my law school. For example, my transcript, rejection letters from firms (and pro sports teams’ offices of general counsel) I applied to,
Normally, Suing Cities over Broken Sidewalks is Viable, Not so if its a Historic District
This case discusses whether the City of Savannah is immune from liability under the Georgia Recreational Property Act (RPA) when a visitor, McLamb, tripped and
Who can file a petition to adopt a child in Tennessee?
Savannah shared some useful tips in preparing for your first day, the next step is having a great first week as a summer associate. Last year, before my first day at Bilzin Sumberg, I remember wondering what we’d be
Main Monday, April 17, 2023Excusing Justice ThomasI wrote the following short essay over the weekend, before CNN reported that Justice Thomas is planning to revise his 2014 financial report to include the previously omitted real estate sale to Harlan Crow.
When is a judgment void in Tennessee?
Today, we’re taking a look at one of my favorite places on Earth and a murder that’s fascinated me for years. Before any of you start, none of this has to do with pro wrestling. I have principles, dammit.
Savannah,
