As always links, to some of the most interesting stories from the week:
Stanley Fish writes a great, provocative piece in defense of double standards at the New York Times.
At Salon, an interview with author Julie Berebitsky about her new book on the future of sexual harassment.
Richard Zack's new book details Teddy Roosevelt's efforts to clean up vice in New York, and the usually futile efforts of moralistic legal crusades.
Dahlia Lithwick takes Virginia to task for dragging its heels in failing to tell ex-cons that DNA evidence exonerates them after all.
David Brooks explores some of the challenges we face with an aging world population. Surely some legal challenges loom as well.
Why do corporations fight disclosure regulations so hard? David Sirota tells you.
Fascinating exhortation from Patrick Hruby for NCAA players to go on strike. Very provocative.
Law and Society in a microcosm: Amanda Erikson explains how rules and attitudes around playgrounds shape us.
Eight law firms added 20 new law schools to the list of those they are suing for deceptive practices in reporting job placement rates.
Irin Carmon discusses the law, rhetoric, politics and society surrounding contraception.
At the Atlantic, Julie Barnes explains how our laws are making us sick - not just of politics, but actually sick.
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