Author of “How to Regulate.” Mizzou Law prof (antitrust, corporations, contracts, regulatory economics). Recipient of much grace.✝️
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Interesting piece here by @btfitzpat, author of “The Conservative Case for Class Actions.” Brian highlights a new book by Diego Zambrano, which shows that private enforcement of public rights has a storied history that, for originalists, should ease concerns about the constitutionality of private enforcement. balkin.blogspot.com/2026/10/…
It’s odd to me what an intoxicant David French-bashing is to a certain type of highly online Christian. The grace with which he takes it all is inspiring. I don’t agree with all his takes, but the un-Christlike vitriol of his critics who claim to be Jesus-followers is something.
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Another frivolous investigation into First Amendment-protected activity.
“The right of the States to regulate economic activity could not justify a complete prohibition against a nonviolent, politically motivated boycott designed to force governmental and economic change and to effectuate rights guaranteed by the Constitution itself.” NAACP v Claiborne Hardware Co., 458 U.S. 886 (1982).
Breaking News: The Justice Department is investigating whether major TV networks violated federal antitrust laws when they briefly suspended pool coverage of President Trump, according to people with knowledge of the department’s action. nyti.ms/4hWQxXm
If I were an antitrust lawyer working in this DOJ, I would hide my head in a bag.
Breaking News: The Justice Department is investigating whether major TV networks violated federal antitrust laws when they briefly suspended pool coverage of President Trump, according to people with knowledge of the department’s action. nyti.ms/4hWQxXm
What’s the deal with Missouri politicians’ refusal to admit their screw ups. Hawley won’t take responsibility for his role in Jan 6. Schmitt defends his appalling behavior yesterday. This guy won’t acknowledge (as SCOTUS noted) that he gambled and lost. We’re not idiots, folks.
“I fully complied with the constitutional deadline and certified the signatures (as insufficient) on August 4th at 4 p.m.. One of my regrets is I did that too early. I wish I would have waited till 5 p.m. to verify those signatures that day,” Hoskins said.
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When you have falsely accused someone of something, the right thing to do is to apologize. Refusing to do so betrays a lack of character. Refusing to do so because you’re desperate to please someone who hates the person you wronged indicates moral weakness. Why is this so hard?
As a Missourian—one on the political right, no less—I am so embarrassed by this. We deserve better.
Nice thread here on the Google AdTech remedy. Structural remedies aren’t always as administrable as billed.
Today is my birthday. It’s also the 25th anniversary of the death of my good friend, Jason Oswald, in the World Trade Center. This pic is of us on Labor Day 2001. I had planned to head to NYC the weekend after 9/11 to celebrate my 30th birthday with Jason and his girlfriend, Nancy (also in the pic). After Jason’s death, I helped Nancy pack up his things to take to his parents. We found his prayer journal, and I saw my own name listed numerous times among his prayer requests. Jason always put his faith, family, and friends first. I’m honored to have known him, and I look forward to meeting him in glory.
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Wait. Nobody is making fun of the NYC socialist grocery antitrust complaint for the best (funniest) reason yet.
Lina Khan famously repackaged the long rejected idea that low prices should violate the AT laws without any proof of “recoupment” through higher prices. The argument? Sustained low prices are actually bad! She got famous from it. Awards were given. Nominations made. NYT profiles penned. Alas, Lawsuits were not won.
Now, the NYC lawsuit alleges Lina”s pet theory of harm (predation via always low prices) targeting the socialist grocery stores. Who is the chair of supervising board managing those stores and defending against these claims? Lina Khan! The defense? Sustained low prices are actually good! Amazing.
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Interesting idea here from my friend @btfitzpat about how to boost originalism scholarship on state constitutions and enhance ideological diversity in legal education. Seems like something my own state legislature might get behind. Cc: @TonyLuetkemeyer
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The tax offerings at @MizzouLaw are just terrific. It’s fun to see so many students excited about tax law. Kudos to Prof. Gamage for sharing the wealth with the public. And keep your eye out for rising star Lauren Shores Pelikan, who is really making a mark.
