Ben Edwards
@benpedwards.bsky.social
UNLV Law Professor focused on business and securities law, investor protection, and legal ethics/professional responsibility. Girl dad. Gamecock sports, bbq, sourdough, and biscuits.Vegas. Owned by a Border Collie. Blog: www.businesslawprofessors.com
This Thanksgiving, there is no need to pardon another turkey, the President already freed this bird:
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...
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A Nevada politician was convicted of using funds meant to honor a slain officer on plastic surgery. Trump just pardoned her
President Trump has issued a full pardon for loyalist Michele Fiore, who paid for her plastic surgery with funds that were meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This Thanksgiving, there is no need to pardon another turkey, the President already freed this bird:
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...
You chose wisely.
a large fountain in front of a building that has the word palazzo on it
ALT: a large fountain in front of a building that has the word palazzo on it
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
You chose wisely.
Andrew is right. And he made a good choice. The Bellagio is very nice.
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Andrew is right. And he made a good choice. The Bellagio is very nice.
Quick update on #DExit issues: www.businesslawprofessors.com/2025/11/rein...
Reincorporation Update - November 2025
Although it's under a month since the last update, there has been enough news and developments to warrant an update. This post covers the Coinbase move,
www.businesslawprofessors.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Quick update on #DExit issues: www.businesslawprofessors.com/2025/11/rein...
Help me understand that gif!?
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Help me understand that gif!?
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great art is supposed to make us uncomfortable
the liberty mutual guy is fucking that emu right
October 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
great art is supposed to make us uncomfortable
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Clemson doesn’t have a law school and it shows.
September 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Clemson doesn’t have a law school and it shows.
There is a joke here somewhere:
Something something indict a ham sandwich
something something man with ham sandwich.
But I am blanking on the best way to turn the phrase.
Something something indict a ham sandwich
something something man with ham sandwich.
But I am blanking on the best way to turn the phrase.
August 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
There is a joke here somewhere:
Something something indict a ham sandwich
something something man with ham sandwich.
But I am blanking on the best way to turn the phrase.
Something something indict a ham sandwich
something something man with ham sandwich.
But I am blanking on the best way to turn the phrase.
Gift Link.
This is a huge loss for America.
A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u...
This is a huge loss for America.
A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u...
A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump
www.nytimes.com
August 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Gift Link.
This is a huge loss for America.
A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u...
This is a huge loss for America.
A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/u...
Soon all federal statistics will show nothing but how “great” the economy is.
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
Unemployed Americans Endure Longer Job Searches in a Cooling Market
The number of people unemployed for at least 27 weeks has topped 1.8 million: ‘I’m considering myself semiretired at this point.’
www.wsj.com
August 3, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Soon all federal statistics will show nothing but how “great” the economy is.
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...
Astronomer says its CEO has been placed on leave after viral Coldplay video | CNN
Astronomer, the tech company that found itself launched into the public eye after its CEO Andy Byron was spotted on a Jumbotron video at a Coldplay concert earlier this week embracing an employee, ann...
amp.cnn.com
July 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...
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“I legitimately do not know what you could possibly advise someone in terms of best negotiating approach, when it is very, very clear that what constitutes an acceptable landing zone is entirely within one person’s mind and constantly shifts,”
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www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Nations Find That Neither Anger Nor Appeasement Deflects Trump’s Tariff Threats
Mexico and Europe are grappling with how to respond to a U.S. administration that is using trade policy for a range of political and economic objectives.
www.wsj.com
July 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“I legitimately do not know what you could possibly advise someone in terms of best negotiating approach, when it is very, very clear that what constitutes an acceptable landing zone is entirely within one person’s mind and constantly shifts,”
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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If you're being snarky about children drowning in a flash flood what the fuck is wrong with you
July 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you're being snarky about children drowning in a flash flood what the fuck is wrong with you
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I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.
Wish the President would spend more of his time on issues like this.
June 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Wish the President would spend more of his time on issues like this.
Next we’ll order discovery into recent credit card purchases to see if any were for Doublemint.
June 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Next we’ll order discovery into recent credit card purchases to see if any were for Doublemint.
Had to look the judge up: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Kent...
June 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Had to look the judge up: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Kent...
Two really crazy things happened today:
1. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office just confirmed that the Big Bullshit Bill will cost poor people $1,600 a year while, at the same time putting $12,000 in the pockets of rich people. $12,000!
1. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office just confirmed that the Big Bullshit Bill will cost poor people $1,600 a year while, at the same time putting $12,000 in the pockets of rich people. $12,000!
June 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and Trump didn't call in the National Guard.
June 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and Trump didn't call in the National Guard.
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So, to be clear, Musk has now admitted he funded a man he believes to be a pedophile to be president.
And Trump has now admitted that he gave access to high level government secrets to a man he believes to be a big time drug addict.
This should be *the* story on the Sunday shows tomorrow.
And Trump has now admitted that he gave access to high level government secrets to a man he believes to be a big time drug addict.
This should be *the* story on the Sunday shows tomorrow.
Trump called Musk "a big-time drug addict" in a phone call shortly after their public feud. (WaPo)
June 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
So, to be clear, Musk has now admitted he funded a man he believes to be a pedophile to be president.
And Trump has now admitted that he gave access to high level government secrets to a man he believes to be a big time drug addict.
This should be *the* story on the Sunday shows tomorrow.
And Trump has now admitted that he gave access to high level government secrets to a man he believes to be a big time drug addict.
This should be *the* story on the Sunday shows tomorrow.
Thinking about the words of the original pledge of alliance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Liberty and justice for all. For all.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Liberty and justice for all. For all.
May 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Thinking about the words of the original pledge of alliance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Liberty and justice for all. For all.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Liberty and justice for all. For all.
