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Civil Procedure & Federal Courts Blog
Zimmerman on Presidential Settlements
By Robin Effron
Adam Zimmerman (Loyola Los Angeles) has posted Presidential Settlements to SSRN.Large groups repeatedly turn to the White House to collectively resolve complex disputes, much like a class action. Such presidential…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Rand Paul Proposes Amendment to Apply Laws to Congress, Too
Senator Rand Paul introduced a constitutional amendment today that would require Congress to apply laws equally to U.S. citizens and to Congress. Politico reports here; Senator Paul's press release is…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Press reporting that AG Eric Holder to stay in position another year
Main November 20, 2012Press reporting that AG Eric Holder to stay in position another year FoxNews has this notable new report concerning the state and fate of the Justice Department…
Reverse & Render
Continuing Education: the Executive Branch
The Dallas Bar Association Appellate Law Section will have its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 18th, 2012, at noon at the Belo Mansion. The speaker this month is Stacy…
Mass Tort Litigation Blog
Zimmerman on Compensation Funds
By joetort
Adam Zimmerman (St. John's) has a nice post on Prawfsblawg called "The Rise of Executive (Branch) Compensation" in which he discusses the historical antecedents and politics of compensation funds for…
Legal Profession Blog
Trust Fund May Raise Immunity Defense
The Connecticut Appellate Court has held that a trial court improperly declined to consider the merits of a sovereign immunity defense by the executive director of the New York Lawyers'…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 6/8-6/12
The grand total for launches this week swells all the way to 8. We have blogs on a wide range of topics, from first time bloggers, to existing clients and…
Sentencing Law and Policy
What does Prez Obama’s pick for drug czar suggest for possible drug policy reform?
Main February 12, 2009What does Prez Obama's pick for drug czar suggest for possible drug policy reform?As detailed in this Seattle Times article, "Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske has accepted…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Republicans force delay of confirmation of Eric Holder to be Attorney General
Main January 21, 2009Republicans force delay of confirmation of Eric Holder to be Attorney GeneralCNN has this new report on the political wrangling that surrounds the now-delayed confirmation of Eric…
Sentencing Law and Policy
President-Elect Obama officially names Eric Holder as his AG pick
Main December 1, 2008President-Elect Obama officially names Eric Holder as his AG pickAs detailed in this CQ Politics entry, the likely next U.S. Attorney General was officially named today: "President-elect…