Third Planet v. Crowne Plaza: Infinity War or Endgame?
There might or might not be a sequel, but if there is, I’ll watch it.
Legal Writing
In Blatant Power Grab, D.C. Circuit Tells Lawyers to Stop Using Garamond
In which the separation-of-powers doctrine is invoked in defense of font freedom.
A Four-Thousand-Word Sentence
The sentence at the end of the proceedings was much worse, in a different way.
Judge Deploys Rumpelstiltskin Metaphor for Sixth Time
That’s fine, but some of these other words are a real problem.
Court Says Lawyer’s “Colorful Insults” Did Not Help His Clients’ Case
Also not helpful: over-the-top metaphors.
It’s Judge Edison, Not Judge Ellison
“Judge Ellison and I are two completely different people,” Edison reminded the parties.
A Note From Kevin (Hereinafter, “Me”) to All Attorneys (Hereinafter, “You”)
As usual, it’s a note about something you shouldn’t do.
Seventh Circuit: “We Draw the Line at Gibberish”
I’ve seen worse. But this is bad.
“Succubustic”: Is It a Word You Should Use to Describe a Judge?
Yet again I explain in great detail something that is really pretty obvious.
Meh
Or: On the Subject of Proofreading