We often hear about the Magna Carta and how that great document eventually led to our Declaration of Independence. But, what was the Magna Carta all about? In 2015, San Antonio’s own Prof. Vincent R. Johnson at St. Mary’s Law School wrote a nice piece about the Magna Carta. He explained in his article what
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Lawyers Should Write Their Own Letters
The President’s counsel, Pat Cipollone, sent a letter to the House of Representatives objecting to the impeachment inquiry. It is a five page letter which recounts the many perceived problems with the House investigation. It is signed by Pat Cipollone as counsel to Pres. Trump. But, it appears to have also been edited heavily by…
Age of Consent Disregarded at the Border
There are some fundamental requirements in United States jurisprudence. There are some things we just do not do as a matter of fundamental due process. One of those things we do not do is ask minors to make important legal decisions. Yet, that is exactly the slippery slope upon which the Trump administration has embarked.…
Fifth Circuit Overruled for Being Too Formalistic
The Supreme Court must take some delight in reversing the Fifth Circuit. In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has once again reversed the Fifth Circuit. In Johnson v. City of Shelby, No. 13-1318 (5th Cir. 11/10/2014), the Supreme Court found that the Fifth Circuit applied the recent decisions…
City of San Antonio Settles Lawsuit
The City of San Antonio runs the city’s airport. But, the Airport has its own police department. Until 2009, the airport police department was separate from the San Antonio Police Department. Airport Police Officer Russell Martin complained about Sgt. Orlandop Battles’ time entries. In 2008, Officer Martin, a veteran of some 30 plus years in…