With all the hubbub from the far right about returning to our roots and the Founders of the Constitution (whether you think they are crazy or not), it has occurred to me that perhaps they–the Tea Partyers, 9/12 groups, and so on–might be missing a lot of important history in the middle. That is, all […]
Archives for April 2010
SCOTUSBlog a buzz with Stevens replacement
April 13, 2010 by
With Justice Stevens on the way out, the list of who is on the way in is making the rounds. From SCOTUSblog: The Wall Street Journal profiles the list of potential nominees under consideration by the White House. Anne Kornblut and Robert Barnes of the Washington Post discuss the administration’s list here. ABC Newsreports that the White […]
Update: South Butt settles with North Face
April 13, 2010 by
Remember this case? The North Face sued lowly retailer South Butt for mocking imitating its clothing. It looks like South Butt has finally escaped scrutiny, giving founder Jimmy Winkelmann just enough time to head south to Florida to hand out shirts over spring break. The case appeared to be headed for trial, but last week the […]
New York Times: PWND
April 7, 2010 by
If you haven’t read about the New York Times getting caught up in an April 1 hoax by a local personal injury attorney, check it out. It’s a rip-roaring piece of April Foolery. I guess the NYT hasn’t learned to fact check, yet. Or at least check Google.
Are you buying an iPad?
April 6, 2010 by
With the advent, and hype, tied to the iPad, I can’t help but take a foray into my favorite topic that is only ancillary to the law itself, if at all: books. I love them. I love to hold them while I read them. I love to make notations in the margins or underline an especially thought-provoking […]
From Abraham Lincoln, a few words of wisdom to lawyers
April 1, 2010 by
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser, in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. Abraham Lincoln, Notes for a […]
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