Benchslaps
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Benchslaps
Judge Benchslaps Attorneys For Thinking Their Case Is So Important In The Middle Of A Damn Pandemic
The judge doesn't pull his punches. -
Benchslaps
Judge Locks Up Defense Attorney Who Dared To Roll His Eyes At Him
'Rolling your eyes, throwing your hands in the air, acting like I’m some kind of idiot gets you locked up for contempt.' - Sponsored
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Benchslaps
Mailing Marijuana To The Federal Circuit Still Frowned Upon For Some Reason
I was gonna file a motion, but then I got high...
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Benchslaps
Attorney Benchslapped, Suspended For Years' Worth Of 'Derogatory, Undignified And Inexcusable' Comments
The lawyer's conduct showed a 'flagrant disrespect for the judiciary.' -
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Benchslaps
Judge Benchslaps Associates Who Were Only Following Orders
Following a partner's orders won't save you from a judge's ire. -
Benchslaps
Judge Isn't Mad, She's Just 'Disappointed' Over Class Action Legal Bills
Is it really necessary for 329 attorneys to be on this case? -
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Circuit Agrees With Judge Posner On Treating Pro Se Litigants Better... By Benchslapping Judge Posner
Famed judge earns benchslap just in time for retirement. - Sponsored
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Benchslaps
Judge Benchslaps Lawyer In Senator's Corruption Case: 'Shut Up For A Moment'
When federal judges clap back! -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges
Federal Judge Denies Witness Chance To See Total Eclipse
The judge apparently failed to experience a total eclipse of the heart. -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges
Sixth Circuit Shows How You Bluebook 'Basic Logic' In Benchslap
Sometimes a simple citation is embarrassing enough. -
Benchslaps, Litigators, Practice Pointers
Benchslap Of The Day: Sometimes Less Is More, Counselor
Protip: try not to raise 29 issues on appeal. -
Benchslaps, Department of Justice
Justice Department Can't Figure Out Who This 'Betsy DeVos' Woman Is
Well-written briefs are all alike, every boneheaded brief is boneheaded in its own way.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Legal Ethics
94-Year-Old Federal Judge's Snarky Remarks: 'Regrettable,' But Not Recusal-Worthy
A misguided recusal motion leaves a bitter taste in Judge Robert Sweet's mouth. -
Benchslaps, Litigators
Boutique Firm Gets Benchslapped For Trying To Sneakily Evade Court's Double-Spacing Requirements
When you break the rules, you should expect to be fined. -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges, Legal Ethics, Litigators
Federal Judge Benchslaps Lawyer For 'Frivolous,' 'Smoke And Mirrors' Recusal Motion
Don't make this judge angry; you won't like him when's angry.... -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges
The Ninth Circuit Has No Patience For This Ethically Challenged Attorney
Nice try, counselor. -
Benchslaps, Wall Street
Egregious Fact Pattern Earns Bank Of America A Scathing, $45+ Million Benchslap
Just how much villainy can one bank get into? -
Benchslaps
Judge Peck Gets Saucy Over Lazy Filings
“Let us count the ways the defendants have violated the rules.” -
Benchslaps, Biglaw
Federal Judge Tells Holland & Knight To STFU
Sit down. Shut up. Think about what you did.