Joe Fore
@joefore.bsky.social
Teacher, lawyer, writer, angler, unapologetic Blue Devil | Co-Director, @UVALaw #LegalWriting Program | Founder, Punctuated Law Designs (http://punctuatedlaw.com) | Writing Coach
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"The Cavalier Daily corresponded with former Rector Robert Hardie, whose term ended June 30, regarding the two accounts. He confirmed that he agreed with Ryan’s account.
'I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,' Hardie said."
Welp
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
'I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,' Hardie said."
Welp
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
Ryan and Sheridan provide full accounts of Ryan’s resignation. They differ significantly
“I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,” former Board Rector Robert Hardie said.
www.cavalierdaily.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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My Christmas wish is that we get the @badlawyerpod.bsky.social take on this nonsense--even if just a hot toppy.
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My Christmas wish is that we get the @badlawyerpod.bsky.social take on this nonsense--even if just a hot toppy.
Jim's account implies that members of the Board of Visitors/Youngkin Administration effectively colluded w/ DOJ (including 2 UVA alums) to oust him after DOJ brought its investigation.
Is it possible DOJ *initiated* its investigation w/ this goal--perhaps in consultation w/ those same parties?
Is it possible DOJ *initiated* its investigation w/ this goal--perhaps in consultation w/ those same parties?
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Jim's account implies that members of the Board of Visitors/Youngkin Administration effectively colluded w/ DOJ (including 2 UVA alums) to oust him after DOJ brought its investigation.
Is it possible DOJ *initiated* its investigation w/ this goal--perhaps in consultation w/ those same parties?
Is it possible DOJ *initiated* its investigation w/ this goal--perhaps in consultation w/ those same parties?
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Related to this, I have a pending FOIA request with UVA for the retainer agreement and billing records/invoices from McGuireWoods regarding UVA’s interactions with DOJ. It was filed on *July 2* and I still haven’t received a substantive reply. (The deadline is a maximum of 12 working days.)
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Related to this, I have a pending FOIA request with UVA for the retainer agreement and billing records/invoices from McGuireWoods regarding UVA’s interactions with DOJ. It was filed on *July 2* and I still haven’t received a substantive reply. (The deadline is a maximum of 12 working days.)
I have no insider info, but Jim's account plus the recent agreement that DOJ signed w/ UVA suggests, to me, the following theory:
- Key folks at Board of Visitors and/or DOJ (at least two of whom UVA alums) wanted Jim out immediately in Summer '25.
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- Key folks at Board of Visitors and/or DOJ (at least two of whom UVA alums) wanted Jim out immediately in Summer '25.
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Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I have no insider info, but Jim's account plus the recent agreement that DOJ signed w/ UVA suggests, to me, the following theory:
- Key folks at Board of Visitors and/or DOJ (at least two of whom UVA alums) wanted Jim out immediately in Summer '25.
1/
- Key folks at Board of Visitors and/or DOJ (at least two of whom UVA alums) wanted Jim out immediately in Summer '25.
1/
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
A helpful quote by CNN’s Abby Phillip on @podsaveamerica.crooked.com. She’s talking about the value of news analysis vs. reporting, but it’s a key concept for law students thinking about their role as lawyers:
“[P]eople are hungry for help understanding. Information is everywhere; it’s ubiquitous.”
“[P]eople are hungry for help understanding. Information is everywhere; it’s ubiquitous.”
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A helpful quote by CNN’s Abby Phillip on @podsaveamerica.crooked.com. She’s talking about the value of news analysis vs. reporting, but it’s a key concept for law students thinking about their role as lawyers:
“[P]eople are hungry for help understanding. Information is everywhere; it’s ubiquitous.”
“[P]eople are hungry for help understanding. Information is everywhere; it’s ubiquitous.”
What would a Halloween #legalwriting class be without a law-related costume?
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
What would a Halloween #legalwriting class be without a law-related costume?
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I would have written an article about phone books if it meant getting to write with Zach Clopton . . .
But luckily for me we wrote about Local Rules instead.
So excited our article is now out with the Virginia Law Review . . . 💙🧡
But luckily for me we wrote about Local Rules instead.
So excited our article is now out with the Virginia Law Review . . . 💙🧡
Local Rules - Virginia Law Review
Federal courts have been making their own rules—“local rules”—since the First Judiciary Act. These rules, which operate alongside the Federal Rules, govern all aspects of the litigation process, from ...
virginialawreview.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I would have written an article about phone books if it meant getting to write with Zach Clopton . . .
But luckily for me we wrote about Local Rules instead.
So excited our article is now out with the Virginia Law Review . . . 💙🧡
But luckily for me we wrote about Local Rules instead.
So excited our article is now out with the Virginia Law Review . . . 💙🧡
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“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
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Am I reading this correctly: the firms that opposed Trump's intimidation tactics have suffered no consequences, whereas the firms that struck deals gave away $900 million while jeopardizing any work with clients who have interests at odds with the government?
There's a lesson in there somewhere.
There's a lesson in there somewhere.
October 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Am I reading this correctly: the firms that opposed Trump's intimidation tactics have suffered no consequences, whereas the firms that struck deals gave away $900 million while jeopardizing any work with clients who have interests at odds with the government?
There's a lesson in there somewhere.
There's a lesson in there somewhere.
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There are NO KINGS in America—our Constitution is very clear that no president can serve more than 2 terms.
This is the LAW, not a suggestion and no wannabe dictator can change that.
This is the LAW, not a suggestion and no wannabe dictator can change that.
Trump on a third term: "I would love to do it. I have the best numbers ever. Am I not ruling it out? You'll have to tell me."
October 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
There are NO KINGS in America—our Constitution is very clear that no president can serve more than 2 terms.
This is the LAW, not a suggestion and no wannabe dictator can change that.
This is the LAW, not a suggestion and no wannabe dictator can change that.
Fair LIBOR Standards Act
Change a letter, ruin a law
The Affordable Dare Act of 2010
The Affordable Dare Act of 2010
Change a letter, ruin a law
The Brady Handgun Violence Pretention Act of 1993
The Brady Handgun Violence Pretention Act of 1993
October 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Fair LIBOR Standards Act
UVA Interim President Paul Mahoney announces that DOJ has agreed to drop its civil rights investigation against the University.
The “agreement” has no financial penalty and basically requires UVA to say “we agree to follow the law.”
(full agreement here federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...)
The “agreement” has no financial penalty and basically requires UVA to say “we agree to follow the law.”
(full agreement here federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...)
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
UVA Interim President Paul Mahoney announces that DOJ has agreed to drop its civil rights investigation against the University.
The “agreement” has no financial penalty and basically requires UVA to say “we agree to follow the law.”
(full agreement here federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...)
The “agreement” has no financial penalty and basically requires UVA to say “we agree to follow the law.”
(full agreement here federalinfo.virginia.edu/sites/federa...)
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A decade into this, and my jaw still dropped.
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A decade into this, and my jaw still dropped.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Last weekend, @annabower.bsky.social started to receive Signal messages from the U.S. attorney who is leading the prosecution of Letitia James.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.”
My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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With Biglaw hiring moving ever earlier, several firms have already given this kid an offer for a summer 2041 position.
Amazing sign being held by a small child
October 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
With Biglaw hiring moving ever earlier, several firms have already given this kid an offer for a summer 2041 position.
With 1L law firm recruiting season starting up soon, students should think carefully about which firms seem to align with their professional and ethical values—and which firms don’t.
👀 someone calling out big law firm complicity and cowardice
October 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
With 1L law firm recruiting season starting up soon, students should think carefully about which firms seem to align with their professional and ethical values—and which firms don’t.
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M.I.T.
Brown.
Penn.
USC.
Now UVA — “the fifth school to rebuff a White House proposal to give universities preferential treatment if they uphold a set of White House demands.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Brown.
Penn.
USC.
Now UVA — “the fifth school to rebuff a White House proposal to give universities preferential treatment if they uphold a set of White House demands.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
October 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
M.I.T.
Brown.
Penn.
USC.
Now UVA — “the fifth school to rebuff a White House proposal to give universities preferential treatment if they uphold a set of White House demands.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Brown.
Penn.
USC.
Now UVA — “the fifth school to rebuff a White House proposal to give universities preferential treatment if they uphold a set of White House demands.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
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If you are faculty, alumni, staff, student, or a student's parent at any of these places, you have an unusual chance to influence the future right now by communicating with your administration clearly about what's at stake.
October 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If you are faculty, alumni, staff, student, or a student's parent at any of these places, you have an unusual chance to influence the future right now by communicating with your administration clearly about what's at stake.
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relieved to see uva declined to play the role of quisling in the administration’s attempted takeover of higher ed
U.Va. rejects Trump administration Compact for Academic Excellence
The University has rejected the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which he received from the White House and Department of Education Oct. 1, according to a community statement rel...
www.cavalierdaily.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
relieved to see uva declined to play the role of quisling in the administration’s attempted takeover of higher ed
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BREAKING: UVA rejects the Trump Administration's Compact.
October 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
BREAKING: UVA rejects the Trump Administration's Compact.
The University of Virginia is a NO on the Trump Administration’s “Compact”
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The University of Virginia is a NO on the Trump Administration’s “Compact”
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Brown.
M.I.T.
Penn (?)
M.I.T.
Penn (?)
Just received from a colleague: looks like Penn is going to join the universities refusing the extortionary Trump "compact". I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Brown.
M.I.T.
Penn (?)
M.I.T.
Penn (?)