James Brandt
@jamesbrandt.bsky.social
Managing editor @lpeblog.bsky.social. Freelance academic editor. Posting from the land of enchantment.
IIRC, in the philpapers survey from a few years ago, moral realism prevailed by a 2-1 margin. Though to really get at the truth of the matter, we should probably ask about willingness to pay for moral realism/anti-realism.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
IIRC, in the philpapers survey from a few years ago, moral realism prevailed by a 2-1 margin. Though to really get at the truth of the matter, we should probably ask about willingness to pay for moral realism/anti-realism.
Incredible resonance with recent NYT reporting: "advisers at KPMG... noted that the Treasury’s moves provided 'significant flexibility' for clients to trim their bills, allowing them to 'cherry-pick' the rules that best suit their needs."
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Incredible resonance with recent NYT reporting: "advisers at KPMG... noted that the Treasury’s moves provided 'significant flexibility' for clients to trim their bills, allowing them to 'cherry-pick' the rules that best suit their needs."
On the first point, I understand the theory, but has the government actually used any of the "thousand levers"? I haven't seen any reporting that it has, and this article doesn't mention any adverse consequences. (But I don't closely follow the saga of big law, so it's possible I've just missed it!)
October 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
On the first point, I understand the theory, but has the government actually used any of the "thousand levers"? I haven't seen any reporting that it has, and this article doesn't mention any adverse consequences. (But I don't closely follow the saga of big law, so it's possible I've just missed it!)
I'm reminded of what Joe Wiesenthal said about Trump backing down on tariffs: "It’s conceivable. But something many people may not realize is that in America there is a strong emphasis on what’s called 'saving face.'"
Maybe this new ethics committee opinion could provide a justificatory off-ramp.
Maybe this new ethics committee opinion could provide a justificatory off-ramp.
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I'm reminded of what Joe Wiesenthal said about Trump backing down on tariffs: "It’s conceivable. But something many people may not realize is that in America there is a strong emphasis on what’s called 'saving face.'"
Maybe this new ethics committee opinion could provide a justificatory off-ramp.
Maybe this new ethics committee opinion could provide a justificatory off-ramp.
Beyond the (sound) moral reasons for choosing to shun the complicit firms, why would any law grad with alternative offers choose to work for a firm with such incompetent leadership?
October 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Beyond the (sound) moral reasons for choosing to shun the complicit firms, why would any law grad with alternative offers choose to work for a firm with such incompetent leadership?
They also saw the income tax, which was set sufficiently high that it fell mainly on wealthy northeasterners, as entirely in their interest.
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
They also saw the income tax, which was set sufficiently high that it fell mainly on wealthy northeasterners, as entirely in their interest.