Judge Richard Posner explains why we should “burn all copies of the Bluebook”; Interesting new ‘Game of Thrones’ court decision; Critic may not mention planning board member’s “name in any ’email, blog, [T]witter or any document'”; No, Mississippi’s new gun bill does not constitute ‘nullification.’ (It’s not even close.); Donald Trump’s Great Wall of eminent domain;
 
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Judge Richard Posner explains why we should “burn all copies of the Bluebook”
In general, I oppose book burning of any kind. But in this case, I'm with Posner all the way. We should indeed get rid of this massively overgrown guide to legal citation.
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Interesting new ‘Game of Thrones’ court decision
"Bill McCammon, a librarian and blogger from Greer, South Carolina, sued HBO and Martin in federal court following the finale of the most recent season of 'Game of Thrones' ... [asserting] a claim for 'negligent artistry,' alienation of affection, and a novel use of laches, which is traditionally an affirmative defense asserted by defendants against plaintiffs accused of unreasonable delay. "
Critic may not mention planning board member’s “name in any ’email, blog, [T]witter or any document'”
Part of the supposed "harassment" that form the basis for the order: "[Roland] Van Liew sent several mailings in the past year calling [Colleen] Stansfield corrupt and a liar." During a recall election, "Van Liew again called her a liar and corrupt."
No, Mississippi’s new gun bill does not constitute ‘nullification.’ (It’s not even close.)
A constitutional law lesson for Ed Kilgore, the Clarion-Ledger and others who mistake federalism for "nullification."
 
Donald Trump’s Great Wall of eminent domain
Donald Trump's Great Wall across the Mexican border would forcibly displace numerous property owners. It's yet another example of his disdain for property rights - and of the painful reality that immigrants are not the only victims of efforts to enforce immigration restrictions.
 
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