Clif Burns

Clif Burns

If France Can Do It . . .

ABOVE:French Rafale M Fighter Jet An article that appeared today on the website of the German-based Defence Professionals group reported on an address given last week by French Defense Minister Hervé Morin. Mr. Morin optimistically predicted that France would surpass…

Too Much Time on an Inmate’s Hands

ABOVE:Leo CrowleyAlien Property Custodian Prisoner lawsuits generally run the gamut from complaints about lumpy mashed potatoes at dinner to allegations of illegal punishments performed by prison staff. So, it’s a bit unusual to see a prisoner complaint based on the…

Conch Republic Regatta Skipper Fined

ABOVE: Marina Hemingway, Cuba Back in November 2008, Export Law Blog reported on the Federal Government’s indefatigable campaign to bring to justice Michele Geslin and Peter Goldsmith who had organized a sailboat regatta between Key West and Cuba. The story…