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From the Editor. In his article, “Bad Legal Advice and The Role of Academics,” co-editor Jamie Bernard discusses a fascinating debate in the Stanford Law Review between Professor William H. Simon of Columbia and Professor Bruce Green of Fordham.
Developments: Thanksgiving Luncheon. Bennette Kramer reports on the Thanksgiving Luncheon and the award of the Emory Buckner Medal to New York City Corporation Counsel Michael Cardozo.
In the Courts: High Noon in the Garden of Good and Evil. In this article, Steve Edwards explores the implications of the decision by Southern District Judge Jed Rakoff to reject a proposed $285 million settlement between the SEC and Citigroup.
Legal History: Myron Taylor’s Mission to Save Germany’s Jews. Evan Stewart tells the story of Myron C. Taylor’s effort, on behalf of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to deal with the deepening crisis of Jewish refugees attempting to flee the persecution of Hitler’s Nazi regime.
Second Circuit Decisions: Pay to Play? Here, Charlie Platt explores the Second Circuit’s decision in Ognibene v. Parkes, confirming that limitations on campaign contributions to prevent the potential perception of corruption do not violate the First Amendment.
In the Courts: Connecticut’s Support Court. Jim Glasser attends a “Support Court” meeting in New Haven federal district court, where the mission is “to provide support and structure to participants who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction to assist them in achieving lifelong sobriety.”
Personal History: Starting a School in Harlem. Pete Eikenberry explains how the Children’s Storefront began – and has prospered – over the past 40 years. read more . . . |