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Fred Jacob

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Dad, labor lawyer, GW Law adjunct prof, patriot, pannapictagraphist, he/his. W&M Law/Brandeis alum, first gen college. Opinions are my own and not the views of my employers. www.fredbjacob.com

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I guess I got lucky submitting in mid-January to specialty journals in my field that were open early. Sorry to hear it’s such a tough cycle.

06.03.2026 02:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Sheafe!

17.02.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m also β€œthrilled,” in addition to being β€œtrilled.”

17.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t wait to read the other contributions! Who doesn’t like tv and labor?

17.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I haven't posted the draft yet on SSRN, but please reach out if you'd like to read it; I'd love your feedback.

17.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Administrative Law Review is the Nation's premiere journal on administrative law, published by the ABA Section of Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice and read by pracitioners and academics alike. Publishing there is a "bucket list" placement, and I couldn't be happier.

17.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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At the same time, however, the article discusses why the loss of removal protections is a net-negative for NLRB adjudication, or, as Pete Campbell quipped, "Not Great, Bob!"

17.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My article contends that the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause will mitigate the loss of removal protection for NLRB members,Β protect parties' right to a fair and impartial trial, and provide a modicum of agency autonomy even if the Supreme Court strikes downΒ Humphrey's Executor.

17.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm trilled to announce that my new article, "Zones of Independence at the National Labor Relations Board after Humphrey's Executor," is slated for publication in the Administrative Law Review this September.

17.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll write you!

04.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, joining the anxious masses, eh? May the odds ever be in your favor.

04.02.2026 02:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a wonderfully deep cut.

21.01.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Star Wars Lightsaber M&M's dispenser
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Get that kid a light saber! m.youtube.com/watch?v=JOL1...

14.01.2026 03:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here! β€˜91. I had to go buy winter boots to sub for the sneakers I could wear in Virginia year round.

27.12.2025 20:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What's old is new again: As in 1948, hoping Santa loads your stockings with civil rights, full and fair employment, low-cost housing, lower prices, and fair labor laws. Happy holidays to you all!

25.12.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Something like this: Transcript of Oral Argument, Janus v. AFSCME, 138 S. Ct. 2448, at 47 (Feb. 26, 2018), www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...

15.12.2025 20:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Palatino Linotype is the GOAT of fonts.

10.12.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Without commenting on substance, the most surprising thing about attending argument in Trump v. Slaughter in person this morning was how short the bar line was to get in!

Doesn’t everyone find admin law as exciting as I do?

(Spring photo for algorithm.)

08.12.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You should add Judge Pan’s dissent to your N&P trifecta.

05.12.2025 18:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks @emilysbremer.bsky.social, @beaubaumann.bsky.social, @jedshug.bsky.social, for dropping great papers in the last couple of days about Humphrey's Executor and administrative adjudication that perfectly fill those pesky "ADD CITE HERE" footnotes in my current article draft.

05.12.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fwiw, @katejackson.bsky.social, I read the post as about embracing shared morality wherever you can find it, not an argument for theocracy. I hope to listen to you two discuss at ALPE!

04.12.2025 22:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From 1950 to today, we still strive for jobs we can be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and especially to the public servants who make the promise of a better life real for our country and its people every working day.

(Image courtesy of the National Labor Service, AJC Archives).

27.11.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

You do you.

07.11.2025 23:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIf I had had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” Who said it and when? Le Grand Illusion

As Twain is credited with saying, β€œif I had had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” I’m really hoping to keep my current article to 20k, but it’s tough!

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30.10.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a little girl wearing a pink jacket is sitting at a table ALT: a little girl wearing a pink jacket is sitting at a table

That feeling when you're writing an article, have a great idea, then find someone who has reached the same conclusion, and you don't know whether that's good because it reinforces your point or bad because it might look like you're "borrowing" their idea...

30.10.2025 20:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s really interesting! Though, as a late career person, I’d be interested in a bonus episode on β€œprofessors of practice” and other non-traditional paths.

28.10.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More dissents like this please. Short, punchy, and to the point.

22.10.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lawyer and labor friends:

Thursday! Thursday! Thursday!

At the Thunderdome! "The Role of Unions and Labor-Management Relations in Promoting American Democracy"!

Okay, not at the Thunderdome, but on Zoom! To register, email lerachicagochapter@gmail.com.

21.10.2025 01:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m going to try to make it this year! Hope to say hi.

07.10.2025 02:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Love the nerditry.

30.09.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0