Milan Markovic
@profmarkovic.bsky.social
I am a Canadian law professor based in the US. I write about legal ethics, access to justice, and the future of law. My views are not those of my employers.
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We lost our beloved dog Monty yesterday. A fiercely independent rescue, with strong likes (sunbathing, toy hedgehogs) and dislikes (rain, horses), he was a part of too many cherished moments to count. Rescuing Monty in 2013 was one of the greatest honors of my life. RIP--you were a very good boy.
Gus says to take a break from the news.
December 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Gus says to take a break from the news.
It's revealing that no one is proposing that AI handle the Epstein disclosures.
December 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It's revealing that no one is proposing that AI handle the Epstein disclosures.
This story seems more sourced than these reporters' usual fare.
The administration and/or Harvard appear to be floating $500 million for job training as a trial balloon.
The administration and/or Harvard appear to be floating $500 million for job training as a trial balloon.
Once again: an authoritarian using the government to punish private institutions is not a "duel". www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
In Private Letters, Harvard and Trump Administration Escalate Duel
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This story seems more sourced than these reporters' usual fare.
The administration and/or Harvard appear to be floating $500 million for job training as a trial balloon.
The administration and/or Harvard appear to be floating $500 million for job training as a trial balloon.
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If you need a cautiously optimistic take on the future of higher education this week (who doesn't?), @mbkplus.bsky.social and I have you covered. We also contemplate generational change and the indoctrination of billionaires.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Live from Watt Hall with Milan & Mike: Hope for Higher Ed. Have a listen:
Hope for Higher Ed
In a dark year for higher education, Milan and Mike end on an optimistic...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If you need a cautiously optimistic take on the future of higher education this week (who doesn't?), @mbkplus.bsky.social and I have you covered. We also contemplate generational change and the indoctrination of billionaires.
Weiss has yet to identify a single problem with the segment, which is about conditions in CECOT, not executive power or Stephen Miller's views of migrants. And intimating her colleagues are lazy is rich from someone who could not be bothered to show up to screenings.
New Bari Weiss & CBS leadership note to staff—
“…Americans say they do not trust the press…To win back their trust, we have to work hard.”
“Sometimes it means telling unexpected stories…sometimes it means holding a piece about an important subject to make sure it is comprehensive and fair.”
“…Americans say they do not trust the press…To win back their trust, we have to work hard.”
“Sometimes it means telling unexpected stories…sometimes it means holding a piece about an important subject to make sure it is comprehensive and fair.”
December 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Weiss has yet to identify a single problem with the segment, which is about conditions in CECOT, not executive power or Stephen Miller's views of migrants. And intimating her colleagues are lazy is rich from someone who could not be bothered to show up to screenings.
Many governments violate human rights. Few boast about it in the media.
“.. We need to get better at treating this like a business,” ICE acting director Todd M. Lyons said .. as efficiently as Amazon moves packages: “Like Prime, but with human beings.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
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December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Many governments violate human rights. Few boast about it in the media.
As recent events have shown, Merrick Garland was a poor AG, but Biden knew exactly what he was getting--it is nearly impossible to serve as a judge for two decades and then ramp back into prosecutor mode.
December 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
As recent events have shown, Merrick Garland was a poor AG, but Biden knew exactly what he was getting--it is nearly impossible to serve as a judge for two decades and then ramp back into prosecutor mode.
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Our conservative elites live in a news bubble and have for some time.
Justice Alito seems to have missed that the government's account of the Marimar Martinez shooting has been completely discredited.
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our conservative elites live in a news bubble and have for some time.
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I'm loving this new age of American liberty where the news is contraband that has to be smuggled across the border from Canada
December 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I'm loving this new age of American liberty where the news is contraband that has to be smuggled across the border from Canada
After having watched the 60 Minutes video, I realize that I was too kind to Weiss. Her memo barely engages with the actual piece. The Alien Enemies Act is just mentioned once in its introduction. Weiss's goal is to filibuster the release of first-class reporting that is devastating to the regime.
The Weiss memo is basically a gish gallop against her team's reporting. You do not need to debate executive power before airing interviews with tortured detainees.
The full Weiss memo is dogshit
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
December 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
After having watched the 60 Minutes video, I realize that I was too kind to Weiss. Her memo barely engages with the actual piece. The Alien Enemies Act is just mentioned once in its introduction. Weiss's goal is to filibuster the release of first-class reporting that is devastating to the regime.
The Weiss memo is basically a gish gallop against her team's reporting. You do not need to debate executive power before airing interviews with tortured detainees.
The full Weiss memo is dogshit
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
-who cares if administration figures “regret” sending people to CECOT
-who cares about the criminal histories of the people we sent to CECOT, we sent them to a torture prison
—who cares about the “debate” over the legality of sending people to a torture prison
December 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Weiss memo is basically a gish gallop against her team's reporting. You do not need to debate executive power before airing interviews with tortured detainees.
If you need a cautiously optimistic take on the future of higher education this week (who doesn't?), @mbkplus.bsky.social and I have you covered. We also contemplate generational change and the indoctrination of billionaires.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Live from Watt Hall with Milan & Mike: Hope for Higher Ed. Have a listen:
Hope for Higher Ed
In a dark year for higher education, Milan and Mike end on an optimistic...
share.transistor.fm
December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If you need a cautiously optimistic take on the future of higher education this week (who doesn't?), @mbkplus.bsky.social and I have you covered. We also contemplate generational change and the indoctrination of billionaires.
Reposted by Milan Markovic
Weiss is bad at this. It’s too big a stage. She’s the Kash Patel of journalism
December 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Weiss is bad at this. It’s too big a stage. She’s the Kash Patel of journalism
Using Grok is a choice, but let's not kid ourselves--there are probably hundreds of lawyers doing versions of this every day. Shameless plug. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Using Grok is a choice, but let's not kid ourselves--there are probably hundreds of lawyers doing versions of this every day. Shameless plug. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Professor Chua is a proponent of dangerous mediocrities.
December 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Professor Chua is a proponent of dangerous mediocrities.
I am quoted in this wild story about the man who leveled USAID.
Inside the 17-year lawsuit between a Trump official and his interior designers
A lawsuit between former Trump official Pete Marocco and a Florida design firm has gone on for over a decade, involving complex legal maneuvers and accusations.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I am quoted in this wild story about the man who leveled USAID.
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The episode, which was quite fun to record with @mbkplus.bsky.social, is available here: livefromwatthall.transistor.fm/episodes/hop...
December 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The episode, which was quite fun to record with @mbkplus.bsky.social, is available here: livefromwatthall.transistor.fm/episodes/hop...
Stefanik is a soulless careerist so this speaks volumes about the GOP's prospects in 2026/28.
Elise Stefanik announces she is dropping out of the race for New York governor and won’t run for reelection to the House
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Stefanik is a soulless careerist so this speaks volumes about the GOP's prospects in 2026/28.
Renaming a world-renowned performing arts center isn't the worst thing that Trump has done, but it has to be up there in terms of chutzpah. The Kennedys were true patrons of the arts whereas Trump just greenlit Rush Hour 4.
Breaking News: Workers began adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, despite no action by Congress to legally rename it. This sparked outrage among the Kennedy family, since it was built to be a living memorial to the 35th president.
Trump Live Updates: Kennedy Center Adds Trump’s Name to Facade, DOJ to Release More Epstein Files
nyti.ms
December 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Renaming a world-renowned performing arts center isn't the worst thing that Trump has done, but it has to be up there in terms of chutzpah. The Kennedys were true patrons of the arts whereas Trump just greenlit Rush Hour 4.
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Not that it will but the willingness of Americans to obey is a very funny contrast with our self-image and should probably prompt some reflection bsky.app/profile/jonf...
NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Not that it will but the willingness of Americans to obey is a very funny contrast with our self-image and should probably prompt some reflection bsky.app/profile/jonf...
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In the last episode of a challenging year, @mbkplus.bsky.social and I go against type and offer some optimism for higher education in 2026. Faculty are more united, our students are more idealistic, and the only indoctrination we see is of Gristedes's owner and his fellow billionaires. Enjoy!
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Live from Watt Hall with Milan & Mike: Hope for Higher Ed. Have a listen:
Hope for Higher Ed
In a dark year for higher education, Milan and Mike end on an optimistic...
share.transistor.fm
December 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In the last episode of a challenging year, @mbkplus.bsky.social and I go against type and offer some optimism for higher education in 2026. Faculty are more united, our students are more idealistic, and the only indoctrination we see is of Gristedes's owner and his fellow billionaires. Enjoy!
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US Dems including Biden rallying behind the TikTok ban cuz they thought xenophobia and national security hawkishness was "good politics" was arguably the most embarrassing unforced error of any Democratic administration in recent history.
The US TikTok sale has been signed. The company will be controlled by a joint venture including Oracle, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, Abu Dhabi-based MGX. Adding a UAE company really makes it clear that this was never about national security concerns.
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
www.axios.com/2025/12/18/t...
Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga
The deal would end a yearslong saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.
www.axios.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
US Dems including Biden rallying behind the TikTok ban cuz they thought xenophobia and national security hawkishness was "good politics" was arguably the most embarrassing unforced error of any Democratic administration in recent history.
The episode, which was quite fun to record with @mbkplus.bsky.social, is available here: livefromwatthall.transistor.fm/episodes/hop...
December 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The episode, which was quite fun to record with @mbkplus.bsky.social, is available here: livefromwatthall.transistor.fm/episodes/hop...