Order Matters: Examining Standards of Review on Essays
When analyzing strict scrutiny, intermediate scrutiny, or rational basis in a Constitutional Law essay, it’s critical to examine the...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Mar 12 min read
Quick Tip: National Pokémon Day, and "Who Owns a Wild Pokémon?"
February 27 is National Pokémon Day , celebrating the worldwide phenomenon of catching and training Pokémon. But if you've never played...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Feb 271 min read
Quick Tip: The Presidential Pardon Power
In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to retired Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, members of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jan 211 min read
Beyoncé’s "Blackbird" and the Thirteenth Amendment
During her NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show , Beyoncé delivered a moving rendition of " Blackbird ," the iconic Beatles song written...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 28, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Liable v. Guilty
One of the most common errors I see on bar exam essays is confusing liable and guilty . These terms (as well as liability and guilt )...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Fear, Intimidation, and Apprehension in Tort Assault
As the Halloween chills set in, let’s clear up some confusion about assault in tort law. While the holiday is all about fear and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Reviewing the Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege on National Psychotherapy Day
September 25 is National Psychotherapy Day. On this day, we not only celebrate the importance of mental health care but also take a...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Slipping and Falling into Fall
As we welcome the first day of fall, it’s the perfect time to talk about something you might literally fall into—both in real life and...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 22, 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: Admissibility of Photographs in Court
Happy World Photography Day! As you appreciate the beauty of photographs today, remember that in the legal world, photographs can also...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 19, 20241 min read