Professor Christopher Schroeder nominated for key administration position
Schroeder chosen to become the assistant attorney general for the Office of Legal Policy. » White House

Courts martial are last plausible model for Gitmo
Professor Scott Silliman writes that the military justice system balances security and due process. » Philadelphia Inquirer

White House reverses decision on abuse photos
Professor Scott Silliman says the president is supporting commanders in pledging to fight photo release. » NPR

Obama's proposed Guantanamo legal plan rife with problems
Professors Madeline Morris and Scott Silliman say many questions remain about the president's plan regarding detainee trial and continued incarceration. » The Olympian

Presidential picks deserve a vote
Professor Walter Dellinger cautions against Senate fillibustering for presidential nominees to cabinet and subcabinet posts. » The Wall Street Journal

John Hope Franklin: A life steeped in law and history
Colleagues and friends remember Franklin and his contributions to the fields of American history and law.

Professor Christopher Schroeder considered for Department of Justice position
Schroeder rumored to be the leading candidate to head the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy. » The Blog of LegalTimes

Sen. Ted Kaufman comments on abusive short selling
Kaufman says that removal of the uptick rule has led to some of the problems. » MarketWatch

Have we nationalized our banking system?
Finance experts discuss the role of government in economic crisis.

Professor Christopher Schroeder comments on President Obama's policy towards signing statements
“I think there’s value to signing statements,” Schroeder says. “It’s just that the device can be misused, and I think it was way overused and misused.” » Politico.com

Declassified memos provide a look into Bush policies
Professor Christopher Schroeder calls the overturning of numerous opinions on executive power by the outgoing Bush administration "absolutely unprecedented." » NPR

Program in Public Law launches blog on executive branch power
“Executive Watch” includes news and commentary on executive-branch actions.

Sen. Ted Kaufman takes office
Though he doesn't plan to run for re-election, Kaufman says he resents being called a placeholder. » The New York Times

Law School launches "Duke in D.C."
Externships in the nation's capital give second- and third-year students valuable federal public sector experience.

Professor Christopher Schroeder comments on Obama's detainee policy overhaul
Obama's action "signals that he thinks his executive authority is less expansive in the area of overriding statutes, ignoring international law and creating full-blown adjudicatory systems," says Schroeder. » McClatchy Newspapers

Professor Stuart Benjamin comments on Obama's pick to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Cass Sunstein is someone "who has thought deeply about the best way to engage in cost/benefit analysis," Benjamin says. » Bloomberg

Kaufman sworn in to Biden's Senate seat
Ted Kaufman has taught at Duke Law School since 1991. » Washington Post