David Wemhoff Attorney at Law

10/09/2026

Trump's regime is lawless and this latest act is egregious making us all less safe.

U.S. officials announced new punishments aimed at the court, just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge.

10/05/2026

https://www.justsecurity.org/157833/standing-up-for-international-law/

International associations play a vital role in standing up for international law and institutions at a time when they are under attack.

10/05/2026

Truth.

The UN is the one place where all nations – large and small – have a voice.

Throughout the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from every corner of the globe gathered to share their vision for our common future and seek solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.

“The UN remains the only place in the world where this is possible,” said Secretary-General António Guterres, adding:

“The UN is simply irreplaceable.”

09/30/2026

This is a good development.

The European Commission plans to curb national vetoes and overhaul decision-making to prepare for a bloc of over 30 nations.

09/24/2026

Try to make this. It is important. Thank you.

Join us October 1-2 in Cleveland for "The Legacy of Nuremberg," a two day conference marking 80 years since the Nuremberg judgment and exploring what that legacy means today, from international tribunals to lessons for our own country.

Hosted by , free and open to the public, this conference is packed with panels featuring historians, prosecutors, ambassadors, and scholars. RHJC's contribution, part of our ongoing Nuremberg symposium series, is the Friday afternoon panel "Application of Nuremberg Principles to Modern Day Atrocities."

Details and registration: https://community.case.edu/LawEvents/rsvp_boot?id=2279919

09/19/2026

An important week at the UN.

09/13/2026

Bravo!

“We will not give up.”

“The United Nations is a living promise – a promise that despite our differences, we will solve problems together.”

Secretary-General António Guterres has pledged the UN will never give up its critical work with and for people around the globe to build a better future for all.

He said solidarity and justice must prevail, including in our often unsettling, rapidly-changing world.

“Even in the rough seas of today, we can anchor our action in peace, dignity, and hope.”

09/05/2026

I never saw the movie but I will. Mr Rogers did more good and promoted more love of neighbor than most of the ministers, deacons, priests, and pro lifers ever did or ever could.

09/04/2026

Please consider registering for this. I am registered.

Eighty years after the Nuremberg Trials, the crime of aggression, first prosecuted under the charge of "crimes against peace," remains one of the most complex and contested areas in international criminal law.

Join us TODAY, September 4, at 12:00 PM EDT for "Nuremberg's Legacy: The Crime of Aggression: An Update on the Special Tribunal for Ukraine and Broader Jurisdiction for the ICC," a live virtual session exploring how Nuremberg's legacy continues to shape modern debates over accountability for acts of aggression and the evolving jurisdiction of international courts.

Professor Jennifer Trahan, Esq., Director of the Concentration in International Law & Human Rights at the NYU Center for Global Affairs and Convenor of The Global Institute for the Prevention of Aggression, will examine current efforts to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and proposals to expand the ICC's jurisdiction over aggression.

How far has the world come in holding leaders accountable for aggression, and how far do we still have to go?

Register: https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/nurembergs-legacy-the-crime-of-aggression-an-update-on-the-special-tribunal-for-ukraine-and-broader-jurisdiction-for-the-icc/

Part of our "80 Years of Nuremberg: An International Reflection" series.

08/27/2026

This case will have a major impact on the social media industry. We see in this case America's commitment to the welfare of the person, part of who we are as a people.

Meta and state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that company misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms.