Andrew L. Kincaid
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Articles
Judiciary Acts, Part 2: Midnight Judges and Missing Commissions
USA - May 28 2019 The Patterson team debates whether the 1789 Act is pro-debtor or creditor. The Federalists giveth to the Midnight Judges, and the…
Judiciary Acts, Part 1: Hang Like a Bat to Every Particle
USA - May 21 2019 The First Congress picks up where Article III left off. Oliver Ellsworth gets possessive. The justices are told to make like post-boys and get on…
Week 10, Part 1: Always Sweat the Details
USA - August 7 2018 The delegates gradually return from recess, though New Jersey takes its time crossing the river. The Committee of Detail takes some liberties in…
Week 3: Don’t Push Your Plan Too Far.
USA - June 13 2018 The Large States and Deep South support one another. Gerry takes on the three-fifths compromise. New Jersey stalls for time and introduces an…
Week 1: Showing up is half the battle.
USA - May 30 2018 The convention opens. The Virginia delegation introduces its plan for Government including a national executive, national judiciary, and, crucially…
