The Vice Presidential debate just ended, and there was a lot more "law" than one might have expected.
The best legal sparks flew over the Constitutional powers of the office of Vice President. Palin came out of the gate first when asked about her role as Vice President:
I’m thankful the Constitution would give a bit more authority to the Vice President if that Vice President chose to exert it in working with the Senate.
Biden said that he would be the "point person" for Obama’s legislative agenda with Congress.
But then both candidates were asked if they agreed with Dick Cheney’s contention that the Vice President was not solely governed under Article I. Palin said:
The Founding Fathers were very wise there in allowing to the Constitution much flexibility to the office of the Vice President ... so I do agree with him.
Biden said:
Vice President Cheney has been the most dangerous vice president we’ve had probably in American History ... Arti...
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Now that the Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has made his ckoice for his running mate, the vice presidential gambling odds are focused on the Republicans, where Mitt Romney is the favorite.
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Serious question for serious times. We simply do not have time for Sarah “six pack” Palin to complete finishing school.
And speaking of questions… Any ideas of what Ifill will ask? And how Palin will answer? ... more
- WWE released the following this morning:
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–World Wrestling Entertainment®’s recent November international tour grossed $15.1 million US dollars with sellouts in France, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, breaking its previous record of $14.5 million US dollars in April of this year.
“This is a clear indication of WWE’s continued international growth,” said Shane McMahon, Executive Vice President of Global Media. “Even though these are tough times... more
MANILA, Philippines - Vice President Noli de Castro on Thursday said surveys showing him as a leading contender in the 2010 presidential elections inspire him to perform better.
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* Was Barack Obama a "real" law professor at the University of Chicago? Or just a pseudo-prof? [ Marc Ambinder / The Atlantic ]
* Speaking of Obama, why didn’t he save more for retirement? Professor Mankiw speculates: "Maybe he is expecting vastly higher tax rates in the future, when the accumulated savings will need to be withdrawn and taxed." [ Greg Mankiw via TaxProf Blog ]
* Speaking of law profs, should they reveal their political leanings to their students? [ PrawfsBlawg ] ... more
With respect to our earlier post , about a rumor that Latham & Watkins represents the Church of Scientology, we have our doubts. See this comment (at 2:53 PM).
But here’s some bad news about Latham that appears to be more reliable. From the WSJ Law Blog :
[ Samuel A. Fishman (pictured)] has pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and is slated to be sentenced in June.... The criminal information and papers from the U.S. attorney’s office say Fishman, 51 of... more
What is it about Florida that causes its lawyers and litigants to misbehave so egregiously? Just last week, the Florida Supreme Court sanctioned colorful attorney Jack Thompson. And now they’ve expressed their displeasure (PDF) with pro se litigant Julio Mora .
What did Mr. Mora do to upset the court? From its opinion:
Mora has filed pro se pleadings containing scandalous and obscene language. Specifically, in his “Petition to Inhibit Jurisdiction From this Very Supre... more
The law firm of Latham & Watkins has lots of things going for it: eye-popping profits , ample prestige, and a promise of no layoffs . What more could you ask for?
How about.... a powerful and glamorous client, with deep connections in Hollywood? Reported over at Radar Online :
Recently, Radar reported on Scientology’s short-lived attempt to beat its Guy Fawkes mask-clad antagonists "Anonymous" at their own game: scary YouTube videos. A clip posted by a Sciento associate under t... more
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