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New Draft Article: The Two Tests of Search Law

There are two tests for what is a Fourth Amendment search. But what are they?

Reason · Feb 11, 2025

A Debate Over the Open Fields Doctrine and Fourth Amendment Law

Featuring comments from Joshua Windham, and my response.

Reason · Nov 10, 2024

Tony Awards 2024: Full list of this year's winners

This year’s Tony Awards marks first-time wins for some famous names, including the UK’s own Daniel Radcliffe

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024

Chicago fishing: New Chicago bait shop, trout opener, shoreline salmon/trout

The opening of a Bridgeport Bait and Tackle, the opening days of fall trout in Illinois and ongoing salmon and steelhead action on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023

Chicago fishing: An early Chicago king and late summer patterns

An early shoreline king in Chicago and late summer patterns lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2023

10 Things For Retirees To Know About Buying A Second Home

Ten things retirees should know about the implications of buying a second or vacation home.

Kiplinger · Jul 23, 2023

No First Amendment Problem with Temporarily Sealing Divorce Complaints Until Proof of Service Is Filed

From Bristow v. Forlini, decided yesterday by Judge Mark Goldsmith (E.D. Mich.): Mich. Comp. L. § 552.6a provides [in relevant part]: … Beginning October 1, 2022, a complaint for divorce filed with the court shall not be made available to the public until the proof of service has been filed…

Reason · Apr 28, 2023

Robbie Coltrane's ashes are scattered at Harry Potter star's favourite New York haunts

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane 'practically lived' in New York since the 1970s and passed away aged 72 in October

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Writing a Crim Pro Casebook: How Do You Cover the "Search" Question?

A reflection on re-writing a chapter of Kamisar LaFave & Israel.

Reason · Jan 4, 2023

What's the Original Public Meaning of "Searches" in the 4th Amendment?

And how, if at all, is the Katz test different?

Reason · Nov 25, 2022