

In the News, On the Bar Exam: Trump’s Pardons & Article II Explained
President Trump recently issued broad, unconditional pardons to dozens of allies tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election , including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, and several alleged “fake electors,” for any federal offenses arising from those events. The proclamation, posted by the Office of the Pardon Attorney, explicitly states that the pardon does not apply to Trump himself. Set the politics aside for a moment. For bar examinees, this is

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 102 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: Robbery Lessons from the Seven-Minute Louvre Heist
A museum. A freight elevator. And a seven-minute getaway. You read that right. This morning, in a scene that could’ve been ripped straight from Ocean’s 11½ , a crew of thieves pulled off a seven-minute heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris . They used a freight elevator bolted to a truck, angle grinders, and chain saws to smash their way into the Apollo Gallery—the home of the French Crown Jewels. They threatened guards, smashed cases, grabbed jewels once worn by queens, and zi

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 193 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: LeBron’s “The Second Decision” and the Law of Intentional Misrepresentation
LeBron James recently sent the sports world into a frenzy with what he called “The Second Decision.” Fans and media speculated for days. Was he finally retiring? Changing teams ... again? The buzz built until the reveal: “The Second Decision.” wasn't not a basketball announcement at all, but a new advertising campaign with Hennessy . Some fans felt duped, particularly those who paid premium prices to attend what they believed might be LeBron’s final game. One California resid

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 123 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: Carano’s Case Proves Two Words Can Decide If a Claim Lives or Dies
When the news broke recently that The Mandalorian actress Gina Carano (who played Cara Dune in the Disney+ series) had settled her...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 203 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: A Courtroom Error and a Bar Exam Essay Writing Tip
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 183 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: Rest in Peace, Ozzy, and What The Osbournes Taught Us About Trespass
Today, we mourn the loss of an absolute icon— Ozzy Osbourne . The world knew him as the frontman of Black Sabbath , the godfather of...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 223 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: What the Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Teaches About Privacy Torts
If you’ve been buried in bar prep, or just living under a rock, you might have missed one of the summer’s wildest viral stories. At a...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 204 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: Clarke’s “Home‑Run Robbery” Is a Great Catch But Not Bar‑Level Robbery
Yesterday in Anaheim, A’s rookie Denzel Clarke scaled the wall and pulled off what ESPN dubbed a “home-run robbery.” It was an incredible...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 101 min read


In the News, On the Bar Exam: "They're Not All Apple iPhones ..."
During a recent CNN interview , U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen commented on former President Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Apple products:...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 231 min read


In the News, On the Bar: Starbase, Texas and the Company Town Doctrine
From time to time, real-world headlines offer a natural opportunity to revisit foundational legal principles. This series draws on those...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
May 62 min read



