Polar Bears Busted
Russian police have something to learn about giving arrestees the chance for a photo op, although I’m glad they haven’t learned it yet. First they take our ice cap, now this This was one of four polar bears arrested (along…
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The Two-Million-Dollar Moon
I believe it was Confucius who said: He who would moon a superior should first consider whether his profit-sharing plan has vested, but whoever said it, those were words of wisdom. The plaintiff in Selch v. Columbia Management ignored them in…
Drive-By Tebowing Reported in Pennsylvania
A young man in Shenango, PA, claims that he was the victim of a Tim-Tebow-themed assault last week while mowing his lawn. According to a police report posted by The Smoking Gun, the victim reported that at one point he…
Study for the MPRE by Watching this Music Video, Baby
Some recent graduates of American University's Washington College of Law have put together this music video. It addresses some common legal-ethics problems, but you should watch it anyway because it's also a pretty good music video. Via the Professional…
Recusal Motion Cites Girl-Scout-Cookie Purchase
I've previously mentioned many good reasons for seeking a trial continuance, including motions that cited the start of deer season in Arkansas, the appearance of one's favorite team in the playoffs, the seven puppies recently born to one's Cavalier King…
Warning: Open Window + Gravity = Bad
Via @walterolson and @thomasabowden on Twitter: I assume one of these is required on every window nowadays, or at least those that open. Other fall-related-warning items here (treadmill), here (non-moving escalator) and here (unstable 10,000-pound safe).
Sherman Hemsley Still on Ice Due to Will Contest
As I'm sure you all know, Sherman Hemsley, beloved actor best known (and Emmy-nominated) for playing George Jefferson for 12 years, passed away in July. As you may or may not know, he is still in a freezer in El…
“Esquire” Could Mean Lots of Things, Says Guy Not Licensed to Practice Law
Like, maybe I just like that magazine, man.
How to Avoid Jury Duty, #9: Leave Your Vote With the Foreman and Go to Cancún [Updated]
I haven't had a formal category for this until now, but since the hoped-for wave of lawsuits by guests at Louisiana hotels who managed to seriously injure themselves while battling insects has not materialized (it seems to have stalled at…
Reminder: Aspiring Lawyers Should Not Engage in Terrorism
I know bar-exam results don't come out until next month, but I'm going to go ahead and suggest that if you are now or have ever been a terrorist, you might want to make other plans anyway. The job market…