The most significant objection I have seen or heard to the Boumediene v. Bush decision is that it extends habeas corpus protection to foreign lands, beyond the borders of the United States and into places we do not consider part… Continue Reading
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina gets the award for the most unhinged reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling: “I will also explore the possibility, if necessary, of a constitutional amendment to blunt the effect of this decision when it… Continue Reading
I may be teaching two business law classes this autumn, both at career colleges. One of them is a college that caters to aerospace workers, and the other caters to Korean nationals who want to sit for the California CPA… Continue Reading
One wonders what exactly is involved with getting a private school accredited. One would hope that the content of a school’s curriculum would be examined carefully. But, I suspect, that accrediting agencies probably just look over the lists to see… Continue Reading
I’ve made special appearances for colleagues before in criminal matters but I’ve never undertaken representation of a defendant facing actual criminal charges. Unfortunately, it looks like I’ll have to do it now. We’re facing some personnel challenges and that involves… Continue Reading
The writ of habeas corpus was powerfully vindicated today in the case of Boumediene v. Bush. The background is a little bit complex, but it basically has to do with our prisoners in Guantánamo Bay. Who are — let us… Continue Reading
When I’ve traveled in Europe, I’ve taken both the high-speed and regular rail systems there. Both trans-European and intra-national travel are fast, timely, and efficient. Travel between countries is priced competitively with air travel and travel on DeutscheBahn within Germany… Continue Reading
Question: Is this story making the rounds of the internets because: A) Fox News crosses the line of propriety and is showing bias against presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama? B) Once again, mainstream media demonstrates a tin ear with respect… Continue Reading
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal participated in an impromptu Catholic exorcism on a college classmate that coincidentally faith-healed her skin cancer. Read all about it here — Jindal and his other friends thought she was acting funny. And she smelled of… Continue Reading
The Wife wants me to replace the two old “ugly” overhead light fixtures in the office and spare bedroom of Soffit House. She found the fixtures she wants and now it’s my job to get them in the ceiling and… Continue Reading