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Morning Docket 10.20.09

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* Judge James Zagel okays Rod Blagojevich’s being a contestant on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” despite his pending criminal trial, but warns him to be careful during the confessional portions. [Chicago Tribune]
* Kirkland & Ellis rips shreds in Hope case. [Am Law]
* Balloon Boy hoax charges will include conspiracy, attempting to influence a public servant, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and false reporting to authorities. Their attorney warns that arresting the Heenes in front of their children would be child abuse. Perhaps the kids could just hide in the attic during the arrest. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer]
* Is getting into Florida A&M law school worth filing a lawsuit over? [National Law Journal]
* Chris Rock’s documentary “Good Hair” can grow. Judge Dale S. Fischer watched it and “Nappy Roots” — the premise of which Rock is accused of swiping — and didn’t see significant similarities. [E! Online]

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