Politics

CBS Sunday Morning ran a story this weekend about Richard Nixon’s 1968 comeback. I thought it was a good piece that summarized what was at stake, both in Nixon’s life …

On November 5, 1968, Richard Nixon completed his remarkable comeback from political oblivion and was elected President of the United States.

Well, New York state has finally legalized professional mixed martial art events

U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge David Waxse rejected the federal government’s application for search warrants against Yahoo, Google and three other Internet giants. (subscription required) Or, you can read about …

As Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Makes Move Onto National Stage, Michael Best & Friedrich Toils in the Wings.

U.S. district judge Kimba Wood trimmed a lawsuit arguing that the New York ban on MMA events is unconstitutional.

Weil Gotshal partner and ex-Watergate prosecutor Richard Davis reflects on his experience questioning former President Richard Nixon before a grand jury.

I saw other media outlets write something similar… several days after I had already written it. (subscription required)

For something that comes around once a decade (unless you’re in Texas), it’s no surprise that redistricting generates a ton of litigation.

Original lede: “Anthony Weiner has been less than frank about his online liaisons with various women.” I zigged.