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And is uncertainty over Yale Law School's free-speech policy chilling legitimate protest?

Feb 1

Kristen Waggoner of the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom spoke at YLS on Tuesday; how was she received?

Jan 26

My 6 observations about the SCOTUS leak investigation report.

Jan 20

Reviewing these stories offers a quick way of looking back on an eventful year for law and the legal profession.

Jan 5

Judges Lisa Branch and James Ho shared their insights with me in a written interview.

Dec 8, 2022

Is expressing support for the SCOTUS decision in Dobbs now a firing offense?

Dec 1, 2022

Prominent professors' pronouncements, dueling titles from Senate Judiciary members, and memoirs from a judge and an advocate.

Nov 28, 2022

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