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Judging Judge McGraw

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“L’etat, c’est moi!” That’s how Louis XIV, King of France from 1643 to 1715, summed up his humble opinion of himself. Were he speaking English King Louis would have said, “The state, it’s me” or “I am the state.” Read More »

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Taking a Good Look at Ourselves

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When you look into a mirror, what image do you see? Read More »

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Newspaper publisher challenges press freedom

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When you’re an underdog in a David-and-Goliath battle, you may appreciate reporters who turn the glare of publicity on your plight and use the power of the press to help redress an injustice. Read More »

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Fred Thompson’s ‘ludicrous’ litigation

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Attorney Fred Thompson of Motley Rice has a keen sense of the absurd. First, he tries to launch a class action suit on behalf of plaintiffs who have not been harmed. Then he admits that many of the compensation claims made by his clients are ludicrous. Read More »

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