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Institute For Justice Conference

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Institute for Justice holds its acclaimed Law Student Conference (LSC) at the George Washington University each July. Forty students from the nation's top law schools take part in this four-day conference on shaping the world through the IJ way of public interest litigation.

10 Tips for the Patent Law Student

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

1) Get a grasp on the difference between patent prosecution and patent litigation (filing applications with the USPTO vs. going to court to dispute issues of validity and infringement). Deciding which you would like to pursue might help you better choose firms, and allow firms to better choose you.

33 Confirmed Dead In VA Tech Rampage

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

In one of the deadliest shooting rampages in history, 33 people have been confirmed dead in a Monday morning attack on Virginia Tech's campus.

I'm Renting a Room at the Lost Liberty Hotel

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Just as some thought that Pfizer was New London's chariot in 2000 (Kelo v. City of New London), Didden v. Village of Port Chester was to assume that role for the majority of those who believed that the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in 2005 was a gross violation of property rights and a misinterpretation of the Fifth Amendment.

Liberty Leading The People

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Liberty leading the people. That is the title of the painting to the right. It was painted by Eugene Delcroix to commemorate the July Revolution that brought Louis Phillippe to the French throne. As I thought about the editorial I would write, this image came to mind.

How Convenient Is The Truth: You Decide

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

You may be aware that it is abnormally warm out lately. 2006 was the warmest year ever measured. Neither I nor my dog mind when we are taking our morning walk, but this could have some very serious implications over the next few decades. In a nutshell, global warming is the lay term for the intersection of climate science, economics, public policy, and politics.

Institute For Justice: Year in Review

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Affectionately dubbed the "merry band of libertarian litigators" by none other than columnist George F. Will, the Institute for Justice ("IJ") has been breaking new ground in public interest law since 1991. Founded to challenge big government, IJ fights its cases both in court and in the court of public opinion.

Celebrating Black History

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Here at The Barrister, we have decided to highlight prominent conservative African Americans in honor of black history month. There is a notion that blacks are divorced from the conservative movement or conservative thought. However, nothing could be further from the truth.

You know what really grinds my gears

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

There is only one right way to introduce the first piece of my series aptly entitled, "You know what really grinds my gears�" - through a dialogue from Seinfeld. In the episode entitled "The Junk Mail," Kramer attempts to cancel his mail at the post office.

Lessons From The Old World

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Ninel was standing with her Papa outside of a store on a cold January evening. "Neli, I want you to look at me," said Papa to his only daughter, "this is your last night in Kiev. We will never come back here. I want to show you why we will never come back.

Team America:

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Bible tells a nice story about a zealous believer. Abraham hears a voice telling him to sacrifice his son. As he is about to do it, a
voice tells Abraham to stop. Abraham stops.
A similar story has been developing in our world today. The socialists hear a voice of nature (or Marx, the holy one) telling them to commit sacrifices and do whatever it takes to interfere with free markets and liberty.

Neutralizing The French: Not Just An International Problem!

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It was a Friday night late last semester that began like any other. Some friends and I spend a night out on the town. However, knowing that I really should have been studying, I arrive home at midnight, ready to be productive the next day. I fall blissfully asleep, thinking that I will be rewarded for my attempt to be a responsible law student.

Elephant vs. Donkey

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Elephant:
1. Work on Bush's massage techniques, so he can use his hands instead of his brain to negotiate with other world leaders.

Donkey:
1. Find a presidential candidate with a better name, who is not a pretty boy lawyer with more money than experience, and who can tell when a man is lying.

Overheard in the Atrium

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

If you've overheard any amusing quotes anywhere in the law school submit it to Gmubarrister@gmail.com