Let’s temper the rhetoric about civil-military relations
As Lawfire readers know, I am a fan of Major Matt Cavanaugh, but I disagree with much (but not all) of his recent post, “Losing Our Profession: The Dire Consequences of a More Partisan...
Category: Veterans
Are “military responses” to terrorism “counterproductive” as the ABA President claims?
In the midst of an otherwise routine article in the American Bar Association’s Journal about the ABA’s Rule of Law Initiative (ROLI), ABA president Hillarie Bass lashed out at the military claiming that its...
Why this vet believes Americans need to continue to turn away from the NFL
As a veteran, I’ve always found Colin Kaepernick’s disrespect of the flag at NFL games to be insulting to all Americans, and especially to those who’ve served in uniform in the military (and in...
Back to Bootcamp for Business Entrepreneurs: Veterans with Disabilities Seal the Deal
Tristan Wimmer is a man with a plan – and it’s a great one. The former Marine sniper’s proposal for an indoor climbing gym in the Pittsburgh area recently won top honors (and $5,000)...
Reflections on Veterans Day: How military service helps in teaching at Duke Law
What’s it like for a vet to teach at one of the nation’s top law schools? A few weeks ago Bryan Roth of Working@Duke magazine asked me just that and invited me to participate...
A film every American must see
Don’t look for Hollywood hotshots or nifty computer-generated action scenes. It’s all real; no actors, no sets. You’ll hear the soldiers’ conversations; you’ll be alongside them in battle; you’ll experience their fears and their...
If you oppose illegal discrimination or harassment – including when it’s based on someone’s status as a military member or as a veteran – read this
Earlier this month, at its annual meeting the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates passed a resolution (#109) that amended Rule 8.4 of its Model Code of Professional Conduct to include as “professional...
Smacking Down Partisan Generals…and Raising Up Academic Freedom
If any retired generals or admirals are looking for kudos for their dive into partisan political endorsements at the Republican and Democratic conventions, allow me to suggest that Duke University may not be the...
No, we are not spending “as much on our military as all other countries combined” – and other facts about the defense budget you should know
Apparently, some politicians have a hard time understanding the defense budget and its context. A little background: on June 22nd the local news reported that “Durham County’s Fraternal Order of Police is demanding an...
A few words about Memorial Day and more
Since this is Memorial Day weekend I’d thought I would share a few words with you about it (and more), as well as highlight a couple of legal aspects you may find of interest....
