Month: November 2009

I was asked for comment today about defamation and Twitter and, in particular, whether the laws of defamation should apply differently in this new medium.  Over the last year or…

The New York Times has released its list 0f "100 Notable Books of 2009."  Can't say I recognize very many (probably fewer than ten).  Each December / January when a…

On the way back from AALS, I passed the Pentagon monument to 9/11 -- it's the first time I'd seen it.  Incredibly impressive and beautiful in the November Sunday morning…

Much news about Dubai, of course.  There’s far too much coverage to link to all of it.  Alphaville has numerous good posts.  Calculated Risk has a good round-up.  Northern Trust…

It's that time of year when political correctness may prompt some of us to pause before extending Christmas wishes.  This certainly has been a hot button with retailers in recent…

I'd call Brian's commentary very restrained for this.

For protection against angry motorists who shoot you in the head, later receiving a four-month sentence, when you’re out riding with your three-year old.

After finishing third in Dancing With The Stars some years ago, poor Marie Osmond has just been shown up by her brother, Donny, who won this year's contest.  Full story…

Will health care subsidies under federal legislative proposals have a positive, negative, or no effect on economic growth?Houston law prof Seth Chandler (pictured) has some thoughts.   Here's the link…

From Barry Ritholtz, The World According to Americans: