Stones River National Battlefield: The 13th Amendment and Its Impact on Bar Exam Preparation
Recently, I visited the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where the Union’s victory in one of the bloodiest...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 15, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Presidential Pardon Power & The Nixon Pardon, 50 Years Later
As we reflect on this 50th anniversary of Nixon’s pardon, it’s clear that the presidential pardon power is one of the most far-reaching...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 8, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Understanding Congress' Postal Power Amidst Today's Stamp Price Increase
The cost of a first-class stamp has risen once again, this time to 73 cents, marking the second increase this year. While this might seem...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 14, 20242 min read
A Reminder about the NCBE’s Statement on SCOTUS Decisions and the Bar Exam
The United States Supreme Court's term traditionally begins on the first Monday in October and ends in late June or early July. As the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Speech or Debate Clause
The first of two scheduled presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump is just a few hours away. What’s...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 27, 20242 min read
A Spin Class Slip-Up Leads to a Lesson on Obscenity
In a recent live Peloton class, instructor Denis Morton unintentionally played an explicit remix of “Oochie Wally” by Nas and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Presidential Pardon Power
President Joe Biden today stated unequivocally that he will not pardon his son, Hunter, who was convicted of three federal gun felonies...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 13, 20241 min read
How Pride Month Can Shape Exam Questions
Pride Month is an annual celebration that takes place in June to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the Stonewall Riots of June...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Memorial Day and the Law: Understanding War Powers
As we observe Memorial Day, a time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country, let’s explore the constitutional...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 27, 20242 min read
Honoring Dr. King through Service and Study: A Look at Key Civil Rights Legislation
In 1994, the United States Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, which transformed Martin Luther King Jr. Day into a day...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 15, 20243 min read