Warren Brennan, J.D.
I have been an attorney for six years. The opinions expressed are my own and I do not speak for the anyone other than myself. My articles do not constitute legal advice on any particular legal situation.
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A Preview of the Fight Over Sonia Sotomayor: The "Where Policy is Made" SpeechAn analysis of the controversial speech given by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in which she says "the court of appeals is where policy is made."
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The Fight Over Sonia Sotomayor: Clarifying the Ricci CaseReviewing the Ricci firefighter discrimination being used against Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
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The Jurisprudence of Justice David SouterAn overview of the judicial philosophy of Justice David Souter.
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Obama's Supreme Court Choice: The Role of Empathy in Legal InterpretationThe meaning of Obama's search for "empathy" in the next Supreme Court Nominee, and the role empathy should play in legal interpretation.
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The Four Most Powerful State Attorneys in the United StatesAn overview of powerful state attorneys.
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"99 Problems:" A Fourth Amendment AnalysisThe first in a series of articles exploring the law in music and popular culture. In this article we explore Jay-Z's (mis)understanding of the Fourth Amendment. -
Suing the State: Prosecutor Immunity and Civil Rights ViolationsAn overview of the law of Prosecutorial Immunity. -
An Overview of the Obama Justice DepartmentAn overview of the major players in the Obama Administration's Department of Justice
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The Ten Best Legal BlogsThis is a list and a description of the top ten legal blogs.
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Judges to Watch: Potential Obama Supreme Court NomineesThis article provides a biographical look at 10 individuals Barack Obama might nominate to the Supreme Court. This article excludes individuals without prior judicial experience, who I will consider in another article. -
Lawyers to Watch: Potential Obama Supreme Court NomineesThis article provides a biographical look at 10 individuals Barack Obama might nominate to the Supreme Court. This article excludes individuals with prior judicial experience, who I will consider in another article.
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Famous Political DuelsAn overview of when political disputes turn violent.
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Ready to Rumble: Greatest Fistfights of the U.S. CongressThis article provides an overview of fistfights that have involved sitting members of Congress.
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The Birth and Maturation of Joe Six-PackThis article traces the etymological roots of "Joe Six-Pack" and how modern politicians are developing its meaning from derogatory slang to a descriptive term for middle-America. -
Top 5 Presidential Campaign GaffesFive Presidential candidate gaffes that may have changed the outcomes of elections.
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McCain and Obama on the Supreme CourtOn Supreme Court appointments, McCain and Obama offer little substantive discussion.
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Best Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debate MomentsHere are the greatest moments in presidential debate history. -
The Five Nastiest Televised Presidential Ads of All TimeTelevision advertising has been an important part of the presidential election process since the 1952 race where Dwight Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson. -
Legal Urban Legends Debunked: Did the Supreme Court Outlaw Prayer in SchoolsThis is another article in a continuing series debunking legal myths and urban legends. In this issue we confront the common misconception that the Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools. -
The Five Most Powerful Government Lawyers You've Probably Never Heard OfThe five most powerful government lawyers you have probably never heard of.
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Legal Myths Debunked: Should I Get a "Public Pretender" and Hire a "Real Lawyer"?This is another in a series of articles exploring various legal myths. In this edition, I review whether you are better off hiring a lawyer or obtaining a public defender.
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Legal Urban Legends Debunked: Must Police Read You Your Rights During Arrests?This is the third in a series of articles debunking legal urban legends. In this edition, do the police have to read you your rights? -
Legal Urban Legends Debunked: Whether Undercover Cops Must Reveal True IdentitiesThis is the second in a series of articles debunking popular misconceptions about the law and criminal justice. In this edition, whether undercover officers have to tell you they are cops if you ask.
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Can I Revoke Domestic Violence Charges after Resolving an Abusive Relationship?This is the first in a series of articles debunking legal urban legends. First up, can a crime victim refuse to "press charges", or decide to "drop the charges". -
How to Testify in a Criminal TrialThis article provides general guidelines for individuals who have been subpoenaed to testify in a criminal trial for the first time. First time witnesses are often nervous and scared, which is typically not necessary, provided they know what to expect.
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What Not to Wear: Courtroom EditionCourtroom appearance advice for parties to a lawsuit, witnesses and criminal defendants.
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The Ten Best Liberal Political BlogsA countdown of the top 10 liberal political blogs . -
The Top 10 Conservative Political BlogsRanks the top 10 political blogs with a conservative slant. -
A Guide to Safe Supersetting: More Muscle More QuicklyThis article describes how to use supersetting in a safe manner to improve gains from weight lifting.