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Anonymous   The High Court

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Court Will Stay Far to Right, Says Lessig

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief

Lawrence Lessig
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, founder of Change Congress

Tushnet: One Appointment Could Change Court Dramatically

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief

Mark Tushnet
William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

Zywicki: Will McCain Make a Campaign Finance Reform Litmus Test?

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief
Todd J. Zywicki

Todd J. Zywicki
Professor, George Mason University Law School

Stakes Much Higher for Dems, Says Lazarus

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief
Richard Lazarus

Richard Lazarus


PUBLISHED ON: April 10, 2008 - 8:42pm
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Richard Lazarus

Anonymous   Richard Lazarus

Photo courtesy of National Association of Environmental Law Societies



PUBLISHED ON: April 9, 2008 - 11:06am
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Klarman: Obama, Clinton Justices Would Have High Legal Credentials

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief
Michael Klarman

Michael Klarman
James Monroe Professor of Law, University of Virginia

PUBLISHED ON: April 7, 2008 - 8:31am
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The High Court Q&A Series

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief
Clinton-McCain-Obama

PUBLISHED ON: April 2, 2008 - 11:35pm
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Despite 'Maverick' Tendencies, McCain Promises Consistently Conservative Nominees

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief

Unlike Sens. Clinton and Obama, John McCain is not a lawyer. However, his years in lawmaking as an Arizona Congressman and Senator surpass those of his two prospective opponents combined.

PUBLISHED ON: March 31, 2008 - 10:33am
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Obama's Academic Background Could Influence Court Picks

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief
Obama Teaching at University of Chicago

PUBLISHED ON: March 28, 2008 - 10:13am
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Clinton's Potential Impact on the High Court

Alexander Heffner   Editor-in-Chief
Hillary Listens to Senate Hearings