Gregory L Diskant

October 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

The 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

If 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 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

Because 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

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

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March 05, 2007 | National Law Journal

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

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