Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 05.04.15

* DEA Agent thinks legalized pot will get rabbits high. Do you know how quickly they reproduce? This could lead to a terrifying Dorito's shortage. [Lowering the Bar] * Facebook lands a guy in prison after he "Likes" his own Wanted poster. [Jonathan Turley] * The billable hour is a recipe for law firm failure. [The Legal Intelligencer] * Dov Charney really really wants to get back control of American Apparel. Guy can't seem to take no for an answer. In any event, his legal maneuvers may have set the stage for the intentional death of the company. [Dealbreaker] * In honor of Star Wars Day, here are lessons lawyers can learn from Star Wars. Don't go Jar Jar. [The Nutmeg Lawyer] * The $140 million suit brought against Proskauer Rose by the Johnson & Johnson heirs will go forward. So... more tears for Proskauer. [Reuters] * Attorney General Loretta Lynch's Brooklyn spin class turns into a celebration. [Wall Street Journal / Metropolis]

* DEA Agent thinks legalized pot will get rabbits high. Do you know how quickly they reproduce? This could lead to a terrifying Dorito’s shortage. [Lowering the Bar]

* Facebook lands a guy in prison after he “Likes” his own Wanted poster. [Jonathan Turley]

* The billable hour is a recipe for law firm failure. [The Legal Intelligencer]

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* Dov Charney really really wants to get back control of American Apparel. Guy can’t seem to take no for an answer. In any event, his legal maneuvers may have set the stage for the intentional death of the company. [Dealbreaker]

* In honor of Star Wars Day, here are lessons lawyers can learn from Star Wars. Don’t go Jar Jar. [The Nutmeg Lawyer]

* The $140 million suit brought against Proskauer Rose by the Johnson & Johnson heirs will go forward. So… more tears for Proskauer. [Reuters]

* Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s Brooklyn spin class turns into a celebration. [Wall Street Journal / Metropolis]

* Lat and Elie discuss the age old question: Is law school worth it? [CNBC]