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Corporations have no souls
They [corporations] cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed nor excommunicate, for they have no souls. – Case of Sutton’s Hospital, Edward Coke. Isn’t this an amazing statement? More amazing—though you might believe it was made before the United States Supreme … Continue reading
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Tagged Law and government agencies, Law and the bible, legal history, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Supreme Court
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Understanding legal documents: Jill Lepore on the U.S. Constitution
In the January 17, 2011 New Yorker, Jill Lepore—how I yearn to be teachable once again and have her as my history professor!—wrote a wonderful piece, “The Commandments: The Constitution and its worshippers.” Not only does Prof. Lepore analyze how … Continue reading
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Tagged Jill Lepore, Law and the bible, U.S. Constitution, understanding legal documents
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