In the course of an interview mostly devoted to other issues, a Japanese reporter recently asked me whether there is a difference between justice and the rule of law. Some of his (understandable) ...

When the founding fathers signed the US Constitution on September 17, 1787, they laid the foundations for a national government that was strong, but not omnipotent. The federal government was divided ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about pressing issues in legal education and society at large. 2025 Marks A Turning Point For The United States of America ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about pressing issues in legal education and society at large. The Rule Of Law Remains A Trending Topic In 2025 America.

On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court discreetly issued an emergency order permitting the Trump administration to move forward with sweeping layoffs across federal agencies. The unsigned ruling did ...

There are rumblings that President Trump is considering disobeying various of the court orders that have been issued against his administration. Perhaps these rumblings are distorted or exaggerated.

Former Kentucky legal professionals are raising concerns about attacks on the rule of law by the Trump administration. The authors argue that Trump's attacks on judges, lawyers, and law firms threaten ...