Benchslaps
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9th Circuit, Alex Kozinski, Benchslaps, Legal Ethics
Chief Judge Kozinski Gets Benchslappy When Doubts About Lab Tests Concealed From Defendant
The Ninth Circuit rewrites Brady: prosecutors must disclose potentially exculpatory evidence if they feel like it. -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Harold Baer, Quote of the Day, Racism, S.D.N.Y., Samuel Alito, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Women's Issues
A Very 'Facetious' Reverse Benchslap Of Justice Samuel Alito
Sassy, classy, and a bit smart-assy? We like this judge's style. - Sponsored
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Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Music, Rudeness
This Federal Judge Does Not Like Hippies One Darn Bit
Federal judge goes on a tirade over how much he hates Burning Man.
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9th Circuit, Alex Kozinski, Benchslaps, Facebook, Fashion, Law Schools, LSAT, Non-Sequiturs, Shira Scheindlin
Non-Sequiturs: 11.13.13
* I’ve never heard of a “copyist.” Apparently it’s what you call people who “steal” intellectual property that isn’t actually protected. I’d care, but I’m too busy trying to figure out how The Onion would write this blurb. [You Thought We Wouldn't Notice] * And now time for your annoying “why do LAWYERS get money instead of PLAINTIFFS??????” post: The Stop-and-Frisk edition. While I wait for some of you to get off the turnip truck, I’ll note that I don’t begrudge the lawyers who helped bring to light the horrible NYPD tactics one cent. [New York Observer] * Tom Cruise’s lawyer almost got Tom Cruise’s ass beat down by Mark Wahlberg’s fists. [Gawker] * IED explodes in a district attorney’s office in Oregon. No one was injured. So jokes about Stanford blowing up Oregon’s BCS title chances remain totally appropriate and cool. [ABA Journal] * Every year, people ask if the February LSAT is “too late” if you want to start law school the next fall. And every year, I want to say “How in the f*** can you not get your s*** together to take the LSAT earlier, but just have to start attending law school as soon as possible?” [LawSchooli.com] * Will the Ninth Circuit follow up its oral benchslap with a written one? One professor doubts it. [Volokh Conspiracy] -
2nd Circuit, Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Minority Issues
Judge Scheindlin Appeals Her Benchslapping From The Second Circuit
Stop-and-frisk trial judge argues that the Second Circuit denied her due process. -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Pro Se Litigants, Screw-Ups
Federal Judge Issues Sick Burn, Compares Lawyer's Filings To Those Of Pro Se Litigant
What could this attorney have done to anger the judge so terribly? -
7th Circuit, Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Insurance, Quote of the Day, Richard Posner
A Biglaw Firm's 'Shenanigans' Result In An Even Bigger Benchslap
Judge Posner just ripped this firm a new one. -
Benchslaps, Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law Firms
War Stories: Tales From The Trenches Of Litigation
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares some litigation war stories (and asks for yours in return). - Sponsored
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9th Circuit, Benchslaps, Federalist Society, Law Schools, Music, Non-Sequiturs, Privacy, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Supreme Court Clerks
Non-Sequiturs: 10.09.13
* Just in time for Halloween, here’s a real Night of the Living Dead scenario. In Ohio you only have 3 years to challenge a ruling that you’re legally dead. After that, regardless of how f**king “alive” you are, you have to stay dead. [WTAE] * Remember the epic Ninth Circuit benchslap oral argument? Well, the government read the writing on the wall and has confessed error and vowed to use the video of the oral argument as a training tool for its attorneys. We hope they’ll consider using the ATL write-up as supplemental reading material. [The Volokh Conspiracy] * Corporette offers some good advice on how to write great cover letters. A good start is not writing one like this guy we profiled awhile ago. [Corporette] * A fund has been set up to help the man injured in the alleged hit-and-run involving a Hastings student. [We Pay] * Law schools tell us they’re moving toward a model encouraging practical skills… and keep hiring more professors without any practical skills. #fail [Lawyers, Guns & Money] * Does anyone remember 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford? Let’s say you do. Here are revised lyrics for 1Ls. [Law Prof Blawg] * Infographic telling us what we all knew — the bubble done burst. [Online Paralegal Programs] * The Ole Miss FedSoc has readopted Colonel Reb, the now departed Ole Miss mascot, who the student body rose up and tried to replace with Admiral Ackbar solely because the collected student body figured out this was racist (prompting one of my friends to create this brilliant image). So as Elie asks, “Is it really news that the Ole Miss FedSoc is raceist?” [Ole Miss] * A visit with Bill Coleman Jr., the first African-American Supreme Court clerk. [Judicial Clerk Review] * More about the Stephentown incident in which 300 kids broke into a guy’s house and live-tweeted the $20,000 in damage they did. Some parents have threatened to sue him for identifying the kids who ruined his house — because blaming the victim is awesome! [IT-Lex] * Today in contrarian arguments, fracking could solve the global water crisis. [Breaking Energy] -
6th Circuit, Benchslaps, Insurance, Screw-Ups
Don't Mock A Legal Argument If You're Completely Wrong
When State Farm called this case "ridiculous," the Sixth Circuit decided to hand out a lesson in law and civility. -
9th Circuit, Alex Kozinski, Benchslaps, Harry Pregerson, Kim McLane Wardlaw, Trials, Videos
Who Wants To Watch a Prosecutor Get Benchslapped En Banc?
Another question: Why don't we have a Chief Judge Kozinski and Judge Pregerson buddy comedy? -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Gay, Gay Marriage, Judicial Divas, Legal Ethics, Lesbians, Media and Journalism, State Judges
Benchslap Of The Day: Federal Judge Tells State Judge To Shut His Mouth
A federal judge takes a state court judge to task for his extra-judicial writing. -
Attorney Misconduct, Benchslaps, Judge of the Day, Jury Duty, Legal Ethics, State Judges
When Judges Attack! Judge Rips Jury For Not Guilty Verdict
A judge could face disciplinary charges after castigating a jury. And this isn't even her first questionable act.
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Attorney Misconduct, Benchslaps, Divorce Train Wrecks, Kids, Legal Ethics, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
How Not To Answer the 'Order to Show Cause That You Shouldn't Be Disbarred'
Turning it in late is a bad start. -
Antonin Scalia, Benchslaps, Constitutional Law, John Roberts, Politics, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Righteous Indignation: Conservatives Benchslapping Conservatives
Oh no he didn't! Watch Justice Scalia ladle out the sauce to Chief Justice Roberts. -
Benchslaps, Police
Judge Lays the Benchslap on 'Dangerous' Cop
When a guy pulls a gun on an unarmed man, the guy with the gun obviously needs the restraining order. -
9th Circuit, Benchslaps, Copyright, Diarmuid O'Scannlain, Federal Judges, Intellectual Property
Benchslap of the Day: Ninth Circuit Smacks Copyright Trolls
The Ninth Circuit smacks down copyright trolls. -
Benchslaps, California, Copyright, Federal Judges, Intellectual Property, Pornography, Technology, Television
Prenda Boldly Benchslapped Where No One Has Gone Before
Copyright trolls treated to a healthy dose of federal judge's Star Trek fandom. -
Benchslaps, Biglaw, California, Carter Phillips, Celebrities, Copyright, Drugs, Federal Judges, Job Searches, Law Schools, Marijuana, Morning Docket, Music, Pornography
Morning Docket: 05.07.13
* There’s been a changing of the guard at Sidley Austin. Carter Phillips, one of our nation’s preeminent appellate advocates, is now the sole chair of the firm’s executive committee after a one-year stint as co-chair. Congrats! [The Recorder]
* You should really try to make the most of your summers during law school, even after your first year. Because duh, in case you weren’t aware, it’ll probably help you to get a job later on. [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News & World Report]
* It looks like the trolls attorneys behind Prenda Law got benchslapped in the worst of ways — complete with a multitude of Star Trek references. We’ll likely have more on this later today. [Ars Technica]
* The California Supreme Court just ruined everyone’s high, because it ruled that cities and counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries. Smoke ‘em while you’ve got ‘em, stoners. [Associated Press]
* Justin Bieber is being sued for copyright infringement, along with his musical mentor, Usher. Tween girl mob: ASSEMBLE! Defend your pop idol’s honor; after all, he just needed somebody to love. [Reuters]
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9th Circuit, Animal Law, Benchslaps, Pets
City Gets Benchslap With a Rolled Up Newspaper Over Dead Dog
Federal judge is not impressed with legal defense of city that shot a dog.