Every so often, we all run across one of those odd questions about our English language. You know, like what does the prefix “un” do to a word–intensify or negate? Or is it “sports’ report” or “sport’s report?” Maybe while at the water cooler you’ve asked your coworkers why duck sauce doesn’t have any duck […]
I get paid to do this…in reverse.
May 23, 2011 by
Speaking of legalese that no one reads…
May 11, 2011 by
Yesterday, I happened to read the legal disclaimers and warnings on the bottom of an email exchange. It was the first time I had actually looked at them, and I wondered “aloud” if anyone reads them. Nope, said an associate. We just put them in emails to cover us in case we screw up. XKCD […]
Why this post is short
January 5, 2011 by
I had an irritating experience today and, because I thought it would carry some relevant insights, I quickly wrote it up into a post. As I prepared to hit the PUBLISH button, something suggested that I should ask my Number One to read it, which she did. And glad I was. On her wise advice, […]
Bluebooks: who needs them? (besides law students)
May 24, 2010 by
The newest Bluebook is out, edition number 19, if you are keeping track. The question is, do I really need it for my practice? [cricket, cricket] No. As well put by Raymond Ward: As a practicing lawyer, here’s what I need to know how to cite, in descending order of importance: statutes, cases, constitutions, treatises, […]
Oops. How did you want that?
March 16, 2010 by
The partner asked if I had time for a quick research project. I do, I said, following him back to his office. “Look this up for me,” he said, once I sat down, and quickly explained. “It shouldn’t take to long.” And I was off, researching the question. He was right; it didn’t take too […]
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