Finally, Angus Brown takes us on a super fascinating history of Pennsylvania’s Council of Censors, the mechanism that the state’s 1776 framers devised to enforce the state constitution. It’s also a thought-provoking what-might-have-been. 7/ academic.oup.com/ajlh/article/6…

Article III: "The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour..." In the Founding, the legal term "good behaviour" (if not modified by a term of years) meant life tenure to that seat. Term limits require an amendment. 1/

Let's talk about wealth planning and climate change, two things we don't bring together enough!! 🌳🌿🌲 My review of two great pieces in the ACTEC journal trustest.jotwell.com/the-wealth-pla…

"Fenchak, an investment advisor, was elected to the PSU Board of Trustees... he began seeking details about the university’s finances... trustees maintain 'the ultimate oversight of the University’s investment assets.' [He asked abt] a 'significant jump in administrative fees'"

Lilla Cabot Perry (1848-1933) US painter who worked in the American Impressionist style, and whose mentor was Claude Monet #WomensArt

Last week I got to go to Chautauqua Institution as a proud +1 to watch Kate Shaw give this truly extraordinary lecture on the SCOTUS immunity decision. Watch the whole thing: The part about Robert's misuse of Robert Jackson is jaw dropping. youtube.com/watch?app=desk…

Interested in queens in the earlier middle ages? Come see Dr Katherine Weikert speak about 'The Year of Two Queens: Controlling the Realm in the "Anarchy"' The National Archives The National Archives Research this Friday! This talk is online and free to attend, but booking is necessary. eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-year-of-…

Lino Lakes gives us another Cleburne Living Center: nytimes.com/2024/08/04/us/…

Con law ppl — this is essential reading. @Rachelshelden shows that, as a documentary archive, the Congressional Globe represents a fundamentally different layer of conversation from what we assume. This is a big deal. My inadequate summary follows: 🧵 1/ jach.law.wisc.edu/finding-meanin…

Steilen on Magna Carta and Legislative Power dlvr.it/TCN9gC

Brian L. Frye Happily... Matt Steilen's Magna Carta and the Origins of Legislative Power (especially the first half, which is snappier than the second). Anyone who can bring the 13th century into focus with sentences that are mostly 15 words or less deserves a medal. Also very conversational.

29 Aug 1189: King John of England m. Isabella of Angoulême #otd despite Canterbury's prohibition of the union on grounds of consanguinity. She was second Queen Consort to John and was veiled as a nun on her deathbed in 1246. (NPG / UAltmann - German Wikipedia)

What the University of Illinois' Quad looked like in 1915.

Just getting around to opening these boxes. I really like the cover design. Profs: if you’re using this as a text this academic year let me know. I’d be happy to Zoom into your class if we can work it out.

Here's a personal remembrance of my friend and co-editor Frederick Schauer, who passed away on Sunday. dorfonlaw.org/2024/09/in-mem…

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