By Jeffrey M. Winn | November 15, 2019
At a time when a historic power struggle is unfolding between the three branches of the federal government, the book is both timely and necessary. The presidency of Donald Trump is creating opportunities for both Congress and the courts to reassert themselves.
By George M. Heymann | October 22, 2019
An interesting, often humorous, retrospective of the Supreme Court, based on over three decades of first hand knowledge and experience, I believe this is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the law and the inner workings of the highest court in our judicial system.
By Jeffrey M. Winn | October 17, 2019
Johnny Dwyer has published a perceptive new book about significant organized crime, narcotics, white-collar crime, counterterrorism, and public corruption cases recently prosecuted in the federal courts in Brooklyn and Manhattan. In so doing, Dwyer highlights important criminal justice controversies that are relevant for the entire nation and "offers a window into our politics and society."
By Joseph W. Bellacosa | October 11, 2019
Former Yale Law School Dean, Anthony Kronman, echoes the role of a latter-day prophet, boldly urging reform of the fault lines that he sees fracturing higher education today. His "Assault on American Excellence" is an expository defense of aristocratic educational excellence.
By Daniel J. Kornstein | October 8, 2019
Comparisons between law and chess are common enough. Many articles have explored that metaphor and explained how the two fields are similar—up to a point. The literature is full of such analyses. But such studies are typically no more than short articles. Now we have a new book on the subject, and it is a good one.
By Jeffrey M. Winn | September 17, 2019
Occasionally profane but never in doubt, Edward Menkin's new memoir, which chronicles the interesting criminal cases he's tried over his 42-year legal career, is an entertaining read that lawyers will find authentic and non-lawyers will consider accessible.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Frank G. Colella | August 26, 2019
That we can celebrate the victory of 'Howl' over the censors today was by no means a forgone conclusion when the obscenity charges were brought.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Daniel R. Alonso and Martin J. Foncello | August 20, 2019
Although the imposition of monitors has slowed somewhat (by design) during the current presidential administration, they are in no danger of going away.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Ronald W. Meister | August 19, 2019
E.B. White writes repeatedly about the public’s need for access to a full range of opinion, and he would doubtless be dismayed by the demonization of a press that disputes quasi-official journalistic mouthpieces.
By Gary Muldoon | August 6, 2019
This is likely not a book to be read from cover to cover but used instead as a reference for when we know there’s got to be a better way to express our clients’ responsibilities and duties.
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