Theo Brainin

Theo Brainin appears in the following:

London Riots Timeline, Police React

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Since I first wrote about the riots in London, the situation has evolved rapidly:

  • On Tuesday, the riots claimed their first life– a man shot in Croydon on Monday died in hospital
  • That morning, Prime Minister David Cameron flew into the country, promising a recall of ...

Comment

London is Burning, but Austerity Measures Aren't to Blame

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

In a month of street riots, budget cuts and sovereign debt crises in London, it’s hard to resist comparisons to Greece – and indeed, if you read much of the coverage in the U.S. media...

Comments [2]

Why the Tide Turned on News of the World - and Murdoch's BSkyB Deal

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Just a short week and a half ago, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp was in seemingly robust health. Cash rich and growing, it stood at the cusp of finalizing its $13b buyout of BSkyB, Britai...

Comment

Is There a Good Way to Hire a Judge?

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

How do you hire a judge? It’s a thorny question—who, or what, can be trusted to pick someone who is supposed to be impartial between everyone?

Comment