“Utah could break the back of the teachers’ union,” a friend told me over lunch. “They could do it tomorrow, if [legislators] wanted to. All they would have to do is look into the corruption, fraud and waste in the school .” Well, now. That’s a bold statement. And it’s exactly the over-the-top type thing […]
When in doubt, apologize. Kudos to Brandon Beckham.
July 22, 2011 by
A couple of days ago, I argued that Brandon Beckham hurt his credibility by maligning his opponents. I stick by that. However, since then, Brandon wizened up: “I am very passionate about the principles behind the immigration issue as it affects every aspect of our community. However, I certainly erred in my wording. While I disagree with […]
To Brandon Beckham: Try a little honey before you resort to vinegar.
July 20, 2011 by
Remember the civility initiative that Utah was pushing earlier this year? I wrote about it here on the blog. The Utah Civility and Community 2011 site states that “In Utah we are committed to respectful discourse and behavior toward all people. Further we are committed to being a welcoming, inclusive and caring community. Now is […]
What happens in the bedroom, stays in the bedroom…unless you open the door.
July 14, 2011 by
You tell me what to think. We’re in the midst of a culture war over gay marriage, with some states passing amendments defining traditionally and others opening it up to gay and lesbian couples. California is still recovering from the Proposition 8 battle, and indeed, that case is still up on appeal. Meanwhile, the polygamists […]
Practice Tip: Note to self–don’t hit ‘reply all’
July 13, 2011 by
A quickie: when you get an email from opposing counsel, the cc line full of email addresses, don’t just hit ‘reply all’ or you might be violating ethics rules. Rule 4.2(a) in the Utah Rules of Professional Conduct provides guidance on this: In representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the […]
Finding my heritage in Utah’s legal history
July 7, 2011 by
My brother presented me with a rare gift and a lucky find for my birthday. While nosing through an estate sale, he saw a volume of the collected laws of Utah, circa 1876. You know, back when they would all fit in one volume. If you’ve read this blog with any kind of regularity, you […]
Bank of America Gets Pad Locked After Homeowner Forecloses On It | digtriad.com
June 9, 2011 by
This is yesterday’s news, but it’s still a win for the small guy, and, frankly, hilarious. It started five months ago when Bank of America filed foreclosure papers on the home of a couple, who didn’t owe a dime on their home. The couple said they paid cash for the house. The case went to court and […]
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