From the monthly archives: July 2008
In a 93 page opinion released today, Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that top White House adviser’s are not immune from congressional subpoenas.
The case arose out of a House Judiciary Committee investigation. The full AP Story is here, opinion
Available now on-line, the June 2008 National Security Report, a publication of the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security. (I’m the editor).
In this issue we present a dialogue between Richard Klinger (Sidley Austin LLP) and Stephen Vladeck (American University) regarding the Supreme Court’s OT 2007 national security jurisprudence. Michael Newton (Vanderbilt University) provides his commentary [...]
According to Jan Greenburg, President Bush may soon decide whether to close Guantanamo Bay. According to Greenburg, President Bush is to be briefed on issues related to the base and the recent Boumediene decision and may make a decision (although not publicly), before departing for the G8 summit this Saturday.
Greenburg points [...]
This is a great opportunity for law students looking to get their name out there. The winner will also earn themselves a great resume bullet, some networking, and a publication.
American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security
2008 National Security Law Student Writing Competition [...]
Short Biography
Greg McNeal is a professor and national security specialist focusing on the institutions and challenges associated with global security, with substantive expertise in national security law and policy, transnational crime, global policy studies, and international affairs.
He teaches at Pepperdine University's School of Law and School of Public Policy.Recent Posts
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Pennsylvania Inside Out: War on Terrorism: Greg McNeal
This is a bit dated, from my appearance last year on Pennsylvania Inside Out.
Their description: This evening’s guest is legal expert Greg McNeal, visiting assistant professor at Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. Professor McNeal has advised lawmakers on counterterrorism policy and helped write legislation. He serves on several groups related to [...]