October 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
We Need a Binding and Enforceable Supreme Court Ethics CodeThe Court's Code of Conduct reflects the approach of an "imperial court." It fails fully to comply with existing law and does not safeguard against the appearance of bias. It is high time for Congress to step in.
By Gregory L. Diskant and David A. Schulz
8 minute read
November 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
The Pinckney Plan, Dubious History and OriginalismIf eighteenth century history is to dictate the meaning of our Constitution today, and into the future, then the Supreme Court should modestly recognize its own limitations and take great care to get that history right.
By Gregory L. Diskant
7 minute read
March 31, 2021 | National Law Journal
The Filibuster Is UnconstitutionalThe current debate ignores the most important argument of all: The framers considered this in drafting the U.S. Constitution.
By Gregory L. Diskant
6 minute read
December 20, 2019 | National Law Journal
Biased Senators Should Be Disqualified From the Impeachment TrialBecause some senators have made no secret of their refusal to be impartial, the House managers prosecuting the case against the president should move for them to be disqualified from sitting in judgment.
By Gregory L. Diskant
5 minute read
March 05, 2007 | National Law Journal
Terrorists' defender?Charles Stimson caused a furor recently by suggesting that corporations should not hire lawyers who defend accused terrorists. But for many years the defense establishment has recognized that those who represent such unpopular clients are to be applauded, not condemned, for their vigorous defense of the rule of law. Sixty years ago, one such lawyer became the secretary of war.
By Gregory L. Diskant/Special to The National Law Journal
5 minute read
March 05, 2007 | National Law Journal
Terrorists' defender?Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Charles Stimson caused a furor recently by suggesting that the nation's largest corporations should not hire lawyers who volunteer to defend the accused terrorists now housed at Guant�namo Bay, Cuba.
By Gregory L. Diskant / Special to The National Law Journal
5 minute read