Stealing a Judge’s Gavel. Really?
Self-explanatory. Of course, few ideas this good are original. Link: Neatorama
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A New Contender for Worst Legal Brief
In considering whether something could be the "worst legal brief" ever filed, we have to recognize that there are different kinds of badness. Many briefs are filed every year by people who are, evidently, insane. If it is fair to…
We Wouldn’t Be Much Worse Off, Either [UPDATED]
On a lighter TSA-related note — — the Washington Post is also running a Peeps diorama contest. Notice the Peeps being peeped at by security Peeps on the naked-Peep scanner (top right). Update: The contest is over, it seems. Although…
At Long Last?
Two videos, both worth watching. This one is frankly a little hard to watch: This one is easier and should be watched over and over again: Different context, obviously, but I think the basic sentiment applies: When are…
TIP: Giving Birth Likely to Be Considered Good Reason for a Continuance
“Pick your battles” is a phrase often used in this business, and it reflects the reality that fighting over everything wastes effort and hurts your credibility, and so just because you may have an argument to make doesn’t always mean…
Attempted Firebombers Thwarted by Window, Lamppost
The video caption below will tell you most of what you need to know, but here's a little more detail. For reasons that remain unclear, these two gentlemen attempted to firebomb an English pub one night in May 2008. They devised…
Florida Teen Claims Baggy Pants Saved Him From a ‘Gator
Here's another public-policy factor that Florida legislators considering a ban on saggy pants need to consider: they may offer a defense against gator attacks. According to WKMG in Orlando, a teenager in St. Petersburg said that he was taking a shortcut…
Legislative Update!
Wow, your legislators have been hard at work.
From the Docket: Mr. Potato Head
Bernadette M_____ v. Northern Trust, National Association, et al., No. CGC 11-510013 (San Francisco Super. Ct. filed Apr. 7, 2011). Employment complaint for sex, age and race discrimination. The plaintiff, an Irish citizen, suffered through a Mr. Potato Head contest organized by…
Though in Contempt (and Contemptible), Joe Francis Still Wins
The ABA Journal reports today that the jury in the civil suit against "Girls Gone Wild" guy Joe Francis has found in his favor, after deliberating for 12 hours on Wednesday night. As I reported last week, Francis was going…