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An Electoral College Tie? Goodbye Legitimacy of American Elections!

September 24, 2008 02:08

One of the more interesting political developments of my lifetime has been the increasing uncertainty in American elections.  It used to be over when it was over, but since 2000, you never really know.  Each side deploys hundreds of lawyers to the closely contested states (how do you get to be one o...

Did Boalt Pass the Buck on Yoo?

July 29, 2008 05:33

The Daily Californian ran an article in yesterday's sports section entitled, Bear Naked: Getting to Known John Yoo. The author of the piece, which surveys a two-hour International House chat with Yoo about his experience as a sports fan in Washington, begins by noting, "[I]t's entirely beyond my...

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The Undecideds

October 23, 2008 19:23

No, I'm not talking about the Ohioans who do that dial-o-graph thing on CNN during the debates.* I'm talking about the 2Ls still holding offers. There's considerable traffic on ATL on the subject. Here are my brief thoughts. And as a caveat, these are my personal observations, not my firm's...

Making Their Own Reality

October 22, 2008 16:32

And followed by...Although I think the hypocrisy and outright lies flowing from the McCain Campaign are a story worth noting and mocking, I also want to flag this webcast of a forum with McCain's and Obama's economic advisers tonight at 4:30 PM.

Survey Number 988978655

Patrick
October 21, 2008 19:47

[Update: Just saw this. Un-freaking-believable. Great minds think alike.]----------------If you are a 2L or a 3L you recently received an e-mail asking to you fill out a survey on what can be done to improve the online teaching evaluation process. Since you probably deleted it as a matter of...

How about an ethics course for the administration?

October 21, 2008 06:39

I think most of you know I'm not the type of N&B blogger who typically rails against the administration. Actually, considering this is my first post since Lockergate, maybe I am that kind of blogger. But those who know me personally know I rarely whine. I hate whining. It's why I can't...

Spooky Thought of the Week: Nightclub Boalt

Patrick
October 20, 2008 16:15

If you get claustrophobic or don't want to feel creeped out, don't read this.Over the last week, workers have sheetrocked all doorways to the courtyard, which is essentially every south- and east-facing door in Boalt Hall. I think they've covered a few windows as well.What would happen if there...

2009 Spring Classes

Patrick
October 15, 2008 18:29

The spring course schedule is up. As with past semesters, here is a course recommendation thread.My two cents for 1L's: Civ Pro II, Con Law, Advanced Legal Research, in that order. (Was that three cents?) That's just my view, and others may disagree, but there you have it.Lastly, and as always,...

Commencing World's Longest Wince, 6pm

Patrick
October 15, 2008 15:46

It could be really, delightfully ugly tonight. In fact it already IS ugly, based on intel from the CBS "presidential questions" series.----------[UPDATE (Armen): In honor of Sen. McCain's love of gambling, I propose a Palin Pick 'Em contest. In your opinion, what is the easiest question that...

Law Talking Guys (and Gals) for Change

October 15, 2008 15:45

Four years ago, I was a mindless 1L watching my classmates get involved in the election. Now is your chance. Instead of just walking precincts, you can put your legal education to good use. Sign up here.