“How the US immigration system encourages child marriages” is the provocative title of a report just released by the US Senate Committee on Homeland and Security and Governmental Affairs. An experienced immigration attorney based in London, Susan W. McFadden of Gudeon and McFadden, is the author of this informative article.
Read MoreThere are many reasons for giving thanks. In law—- as in the rest of life—- kindness is the source of gratitude.
Read MoreCanon law isn’t a Second Amendment (“right to bear arms”) specialty, nor is it heavy ammunition in the legal world’s handling of sexual abuse claims.
Read MorePlaque buildup can be something to smile about!
Read MoreOn August 4, 2018, I provided an overview of the “emoluments” clause of the U.S. Constitution, and how it is the basis of litigation against Mr. Trump. Since that footnotes blog, there has been activity in one of the “emoluments” cases. The bottom line: no pause for the [emoluments] clause!
Read MoreMy work associate, LIam, celebrates a birthday and I celebrate the many ways he enhances the practice of law and life.
Read MoreSupplies-side economics as my new law practice also shares much-loved notebooks with the “I Have a Dream Foundation.”
Read MoreEmoluments is a term found in the Constitution of the United States. No, it doesn’t describe a moisturizer; rather, it is a way to grease the skids of the bureaucracy, profit in public office and may be potential downfall for President Trump.
Read MoreAs the criminal trial against Paul Manafort proceeds, journalists are given an opportunity to communicate more thoughtfully and thoroughly. All of us benefit from legal reporting that favors substance over soundbites.
Read MoreIn another June 18, 2018 decision, Benisek v. Linda Lamone, Administrator, Maryland State Board of Elections, ___585 U.S. ___(2018), the Supreme Court of the United States was able to avoid an alleged gerrymander sighting in Maryland.
Read MoreIn two June 2018 opinions, SCOTUS does a tap dance around the issue of gerrymandered districts.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has issued opinions recently that involving voting rights. Given current issues and an upcoming election, this piece affords a summary of the HUSTED opinion issued on June 11, 2018. Other voting rights opinions will be summarized in the near future.
Read MoreA Paw-Note for the Day: Although celebrated just once a year, every day would be better if we could “Take Our Dog to Work.”
Read MoreThis update tells the story of how my former office desk made the journey from Denver to Fort Collins, bypassing the dreaded landfill, and now finds a happier life!
Read MoreThe arc of inspiring women advocates extends from United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“RBG”) to local girl scouts advocating for animal rights in my hometown.
Read MoreIn recent months, I have been in the process of closing a former law firm and writing a new professional chapter. The former law office was housed in a up-and-coming area of Denver, a building whose brick history was accessorized with more industrial touches.
Read MoreMari successfully settled a claim on behalf of a Colorado woman who sustained serious injuries from the administration of a seasonal flu vaccination.
Read MoreIn the ever-shifting political landscape, pundits and the rest of us have renewed interest in the concept of the presidential pardon. Constitutional scholars, law professors and political pundits all weigh in on the controversial question of whether a president can self-pardon.
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