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Ben Edwards

@benpedwards.bsky.social

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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

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · 14h

Surprised that Air Force was able to play football during this government shutdown.

Turns out it didn’t matter. @unlv.edu is now 6-0.

Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · 14h

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Nevada & Texas Reincorporation Update - Oct. 2025

We're at about two months since the last update on this front, and I wanted to share my current chart for 2025. As always, if you know about any moves

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victoria zeller (buy ONE OF THE BOYS) @dirtbagqueer.rocks · 8d

great art is supposed to make us uncomfortable

Bill Hanstock @sundownmotel.bsky.social · 8d

the liberty mutual guy is fucking that emu right

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 26d

Clemson doesn’t have a law school and it shows.

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Sept. 12 - 6th Ann.Corporate Gov. Summit

On September 12, the William S. Boyd School of Law and Greenberg Traurig, LLP will co-host our Sixth Annual Corporate Governance Summit at the Wynn on

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Aug 3

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...

A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Aug 3

Soon all federal statistics will show nothing but how “great” the economy is.

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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.’

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Jul 19

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

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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...

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Ann Monster Lipton @annmlipton.bsky.social · Jul 14

“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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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.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Jul 5

If you're being snarky about children drowning in a flash flood what the fuck is wrong with you

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Scott Shapiro @scottjshapiro.bsky.social · Jun 22

I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Jun 18

Wish the President would spend more of his time on issues like this.

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Jun 18

Next we’ll order discovery into recent credit card purchases to see if any were for Doublemint.

Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Jun 18

Had to look the judge up: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Kent...

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · Jun 14

#BigBullshitBill

Congresswoman Susie Lee @susielee.house.gov · Jun 12

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!

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · Jun 8

Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and Trump didn't call in the National Guard.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Jun 7

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.

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · Jun 7

Trump called Musk "a big-time drug addict" in a phone call shortly after their public feud. (WaPo)

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · May 23

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.

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · May 22

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Nevada Legislature Passes Corporate Law Bill

Earlier tonight, the Nevada Senate voted unanimously to pass AB239, introduced by Nevada Assemblymember Joe Dalia. The legislation was put forward by the

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · May 18

Under 65 years old? No Novovax COVID vaccine for you this year.

As expected, the Republicans have enabled RFK Jr. and his coterie of antivax grifters to take away your right to make your own medical decisions in consultation with your doctor.

Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...

The new restriction will sharply limit access to the Novavax vaccine for people under 65 who are in good health. It may leave Americans who do not have underlying conditions at risk if a more virulent version of the coronavirus were to emerge. It could also limit options for people who want the vaccine for a wide array of reasons, including to protect a vulnerable loved one.

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Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · May 18

Yeah. That is probably the bet.

Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · May 18

I’m not sure how they could price it? Coming up with a defensible bid is hard. You want a significant discount. And a big loan.

Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · May 18

If you never reflect on what happened and your own past erroneous beliefs, how can you you be confident about your present views?

And people should think about how to address how we got here so we can get out.

Ben Edwards @benpedwards.bsky.social · May 18

But….. they’ll sell…..