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Morning Docket: 08.18.11

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* Following up on Matt Taibbi’s article in Rolling Stone, the New York Times reports that an enforcement lawyer at the S.E.C. says thousands of files at the agency were illegally destroyed. Blow the whistle. [New York Times]

* Casey Anthony’s attorneys filed an appeal in an attempt to overturn her one-year probation sentence for thieving checks. Poor girl doesn’t stand a chance with that bozo Jose Baez at the helm. [Associated Press]

* Is Bravo legally responsible for the death of Russell Armstrong? Do you know who Russell Armstrong is? Me neither! Let’s read this story and find out together! [E! Online]

* As the only out-and-proud smoker left on this godforsaken website, allow me to say I’m not as troubled by the proposed graphic warnings on cigarette packages as the tobacco companies are. Hastened death is a feature, not a bug. [Los Angeles Times]

* A Gibson Dunn partner is vowing to continue his fight against a Brooklyn bike lane. In related news, this dog would shoot you in your fat face. [Am Law Daily]

* “‘Rape Case’ cop Kenneth Moreno wins additional child support from furious ex.” [New York Post]

* New Jersey schools are preparing for a new school year and a new anti-bullying law. In a particularly inspired bit of casting, George Wallace will be played by Elie. “Bullying now, bullying tomorrow, and bullying forevah!” [Philadelphia Inquirer]

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