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New York Law Journal

'The Authority of the Court and the Perils of Politics'

He's not writing for Slate, Politico, the New York Times or even the Federalist Society intending to provide the reader with a "scoop", or intending to move the public to his way of thinking. Rather he's a jurist who explains his craft, and how he, along with his colleagues and predecessors, have dealt with the continuing—sometimes, earthshaking—issues that have confronted the Court.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Boehner Expounds on 'Crazytown' in Memoir

"Boehner certainly tells it like it is when it comes to many of those formerly or currently serving in our government."
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power

In her new biography of Nancy Pelosi, author Susan Page posits that Pelosi has not only been the most powerful woman in the history of U.S. politics, but has also been the most consequential Speaker since Sam Rayburn, who served three influential stints in the post. These superlatives, however, do not do justice to the subject.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Look Back at the Global Certainty of Taxation Across the Centuries

There will likely be a tax-related anecdote (or two) that speaks to you directly in Keen and Slemrod's wonderfully comprehensive walk through the annals of taxation.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Fascinating Look at the Love-Hate Relationship of Two Politicians

This is an excellent book that gives the reader an insight into the psyche of these two men who, for eight years, danced around each other for political preservation, without being open and honest in their feelings.
14 minute read

New York Law Journal

Memoirs of an Exceptional Public Servant

Sometimes politicians do make a positive difference.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Examining the American Caste System

Isabel Wilkerson's latest book posits that racism has hidden important aspects of American social and legal history.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Compelling Political Story of Spiro … Who?

This is a compelling story of a man who rose from obscurity to become just one heartbeat away from the presidency. In the span of only five years, Agnew's story ends tragically, post-vice presidency, as an ignominious member of society.
14 minute read

New York Law Journal

'One Through the Heart: More Tales of Justice and Injustice'

Menkin's second book explores several subjects that are pertinent to the profession, such as bias in the New York court system, fairness, the importance of pro bono work, and the rewards of venturing outside of your comfort zone.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Book That Transcends Legal Practice Areas

'Evolving eWorld' is a book that should circulate around every law firm, as each chapter will resonate with a different lawyer and educate him or her on new areas of digital practice they should have known about.
6 minute read

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