Tom Ramstack

Tom Ramstack

Tom Ramstack is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist and attorney. Prior to writing for The Well News, he covered transportation and legal affairs for The Washington Times and founded The Legal Forum, a news service for Washington’s legal community that also offers legal services for nonprofit organizations. His work has been featured in Reuters and other publications.

Ramstack notes that as a licensed Washington, D.C., lawyer, he occasionally works on short-term document review projects on a pay-per-project basis for established law firms. He also receives no payment from subscribers or advertisers from The Legal Forum.

You can reach him on LinkedIn and through his website.

Recent Work

October 24, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Backlash Erupts Against Students Who Blame Israel for Hamas Attack

WASHINGTON — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan withdrew Monday from his planned participation in two Harvard University fellowships after administrators... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan withdrew Monday from his planned participation in two Harvard University fellowships after administrators failed to denounce student groups that blamed Israel for the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Hogan's announcement is part of a growing backlash against university students... Read More

October 23, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Labor Laws Dispute at Washington Airports Touches on States’ Rights for DC

WASHINGTON — A dispute over whose labor laws should govern workplaces at the Washington area’s two major airports is spilling... Read More

WASHINGTON — A dispute over whose labor laws should govern workplaces at the Washington area’s two major airports is spilling over into a debate on states’ rights for the District of Columbia. Virginia transportation officials say their state laws should control workplace safety. The District of... Read More

October 19, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Told China’s Artificial Intelligence Represents a Threat to US

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity experts urged a congressional panel Thursday to act quickly to keep pace with threats posed by China’s... Read More

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity experts urged a congressional panel Thursday to act quickly to keep pace with threats posed by China’s development of artificial intelligence. The alternative is a U.S. military, business community and technology sector that fall far behind China’s effort to dominate the world’s economy,... Read More

October 17, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Senators Want Federal Legislation to Reform College Sports Abuses

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee won agreement Tuesday from some college athletic officials that federal legislation might be needed to... Read More

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee won agreement Tuesday from some college athletic officials that federal legislation might be needed to halt abuses of student athletes. They contribute to a $16-billion-a-year industry but often receive little compensation for their efforts and sometimes sacrifice the quality of their... Read More

October 13, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
New Jersey Senator Menendez Denies Foreign Bribes After Second Indictment

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., responded to another indictment filed against him Thursday with more denials as the... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., responded to another indictment filed against him Thursday with more denials as the calls among his fellow Democratic lawmakers for him to resign become more emphatic. The indictment unsealed by the Justice Department Thursday accuses the New Jersey senator... Read More

October 12, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
DC Officials Endure Congressional Criticism for Rising Crime Rate and Lax Prosecutions

WASHINGTON — A congressional panel cast doubt on the District of Columbia’s ability to control its own problems Thursday as... Read More

WASHINGTON — A congressional panel cast doubt on the District of Columbia’s ability to control its own problems Thursday as violent crime surges in the nation’s capital while it drops in most other U.S. cities. The victims have included members of Congress and their staff. “The... Read More

October 10, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Supreme Court Justice Temporarily Allows New Rules Against Ghost Guns

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving ahead with new regulations on ghost guns after a short-term court victory Friday... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving ahead with new regulations on ghost guns after a short-term court victory Friday in a dispute over government authority on firearm ownership. A federal judge in Texas tried to block the regulation by issuing an injunction Sept. 14 based... Read More

October 9, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues Naval Academy Over Admissions Policy

BALTIMORE — A group that opposes race-conscious college admissions sued the U.S. Naval Academy last week. The Virginia-based group, called... Read More

BALTIMORE — A group that opposes race-conscious college admissions sued the U.S. Naval Academy last week. The Virginia-based group, called Students for Fair Admissions, says the Naval Academy discriminates by allowing race to be a factor in deciding who is admitted to the Navy’s top institution... Read More

October 6, 2023
by Tom Ramstack
Santos' Former Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge

NEW YORK — The former treasurer for the election campaign of U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty Thursday to... Read More

NEW YORK — The former treasurer for the election campaign of U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to defraud after admitting she helped to report fake loans the New York Republican claimed he made to his campaign. The reports were given to... Read More

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December 8, 2023
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Hunter Biden Indicted on Felony Charges Alleging Years of Tax Evasion

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on tax charges Thursday. The nine-count indictment alleges Biden... Read More

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on tax charges Thursday. The nine-count indictment alleges Biden failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes over four years. The Los Angeles indictment follows similar tax evasion charges this... Read More

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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the world’s first medicine based on CRISPR gene-editing technology for... Read More

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