Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Administrative Law Blogs -> Within the Scope

OR PHONE (866) 635-1838 for Bankruptcy Help, (866) 635-6190 for Divorce,
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense

Find a Local Lawyer

Bankruptcy (866) 635-1838
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402

Administrative Law

: Within the Scope

Why July 4th is Such a Big Deal

By Eric L. Lipman

ADVERTISEMENTS

I occasionally have the chance to speak to high school, college and civic groups on topics relating to public service and self-government. To set a larger context for the messages that I will deliver, I frequently ask these audiences: What made the American Revolution so Revolutionary?

And while defeat of the British is certainly part of an answer to that question, to me ? a former political science major ? it is the smaller portion of the answer.

In 2005, I detailed my answer and some of the history leading up to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, as a chapter in a larger monograph. For the history lovers among WTS readers, who have some time between grilling and fireworks, I have posted a 2,000 word excerpt from the 2005 piece here.

And Happy July 4th!

Full post as published by Within the Scope on July 04, 2008 (boomark / email).

Lawsuits and Settlements

Hurricane Claims
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. reaches settlement deal with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.

Cipro
The FDA is seeking to add black box warnings of the risk of tendon rupture associated with Cipro and Levaquin. The ruptures can involve Achilles tendon, shoulder, hand, bicep or thumb tendons, and is especially increased in patients older than 60, or people who have received kidney, heart or lung transplants, as well as people on steroid therapy...

Related Searches