Non-Sequiturs: 03.13.09

* Okay, I don’t want to jinx anything or anybody. I really don’t. But, as clear as I can tell, today is the first business day this month that no major law firm announced layoffs. In fact, I believe that it is the first day since Monday, February 16th that no major law firm announced layoffs. Between that and the fourth straight day of gains on the DJIA, I think it’s safe to say that the recession is over, America is back on track, and they might as well start outlining Obama’s face on Mount Rushmore. Nationwide Hiring Watch to start shortly. [The Street]

* I’m not a fan of all of this morbid Ruth Bader Ginsburg deathwatch thing. [ABC]

* I mean, Barbie is 50 and she’s still going strong. [What About Clients?]

* With all the A-Rod stuff, I almost forgot that Clemens was still hanging around being a huge tool. [Washingtonian]

* A contract written in blood is unenforceable. See, blue pen is still the only way to go. [Legal Writing Prof Blog]

* Finally, Ontario is getting its act together with a reasonable animal cruelty law. We’re one step closer to a civilized society. [Animal Law Blog]

* Students learn better via podcasts. Maybe so. But true scholars learn better via thinking. [TaxProf Blog]

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