Here’s a good legal Rule Of Thumb: whenever anyone makes a federalism argument concerning any dispute, do not take them seriously. It’s a mug’s game. The Venn Diagram of “people who argue for federalism” and “people who lack control over the federal government” is pretty much a perfect circle. And the positions will completely flip … Continue reading "Federalism Is For Suckers, Part The Millionth"| Legal Planet
A UCLA Law student reflects on the current administration’s attack on civil servants and the cancellation of summer internships.| Legal Planet
Multistate compacts might be a critical way to help replace lost federal capacity - but we need more details.| Legal Planet
Allan Marks is a partner at Milbank LLP and a lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law and UCLA School of Law. This article was originally published in Forbes, for which he is a contributor, on November 7, 2024. When Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office in January 2025, his second presidency will have … Continue reading "U.S. Energy Industry Trends To Watch In A 2025 Trump Presidency"| Legal Planet
Here's a recap of the UCLA Emmett Institute panel on the climate implications of the 2024 election from the state, national, and international perspective.| Legal Planet
Biden has taken a serious shot at fulfilling the climate promises in the 2020 Democratic platform, with outsized success in some areas.| Legal Planet