Nauseating Things
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Nauseating Things, Vermin / Rodents / Pests
Bedbugs Back In Brooklyn D.A.'s Office
Another summer, another reason to never go to Brooklyn. Yes, my friends, the bedbugs are back in the King’s County District Attorney’s Office. Last summer, bedbugs invaded the KCDA’s office — and emails started flying around from concerned employees on the verge of having anxiety attacks. You’d think that given all the coverage and stress, […] -
Crime, Family Law, Inappropriate Venue, Nauseating Things, Sex, Sex Scandals
Incest Is Bad, Mmmkay. It's Just Bad.
I don’t like talking about incest, ever. But apparently some people out there need to be reminded that they shouldn’t have sex with their children. There are a couple of absolutely disgusting stories floating around about some horribly depraved people. I hope you haven’t had breakfast yet… - Sponsored
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Nauseating Things, Ridiculousness, Rudeness
What's More Embarrassing Than Farting? Being the Country That Criminalizes Farting.
I don’t know much about Malawi. I know they had a fuel shortage recently. So when I heard they were banning gas, I thought, “Well, that’s an elegant solution.” But Malawi isn’t banning gas, it’s going to criminalize passing gas. Yeah, because of all the things going on in Malawi, I’m sure farting is a […]
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Fast Food, FDA, Food, Lawsuit of the Day, Nauseating Things
Taco Bell Launches Meaty Offensive Over Its Beef
Earlier this week, we told you about a class action lawsuit filed against Taco Bell over its taco fillings. The lawsuit alleges that Taco Bell inaccurately claims to be selling “seasoned beef” when in fact it is selling “taco meat filling.” We didn’t think Taco Bell would take these allegations lying down. The WSJ Law […] -
Fast Food, Food, Lawsuit of the Day, Nauseating Things
You Didn't Really Think You Were Eating 'Beef' at Taco Bell, Did You?
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Lawsuit of the Day, Nauseating Things, Old People, Ridiculousness, Secretaries / Administrative Assistants, Tort Reform
Lawsuit of the Day: Woman Breaks Hand Trying to Wipe Bum
I don’t remember the moment I first learned how to wipe my ass without hurting myself. I don’t think I received a special present or accolade for that momentous life event. But perhaps my parents did take notice in this way: MOM: Our little boy just successfully wiped himself without incident! DAD: Good. Maybe you […] -
Crime, Kids, Nauseating Things, Perverts, Rape, Sentencing Law, Sex
Closing the Loop on Aaron Biber, Prominent Partner Turned Pedophile
From partner to pedophile. From Super Lawyer to Super Creep. It’s time for an update on the story of Aaron Biber, the high-profile Minneapolis lawyer who was going to be the next president of the Minnesota State Bar Association but is now going to be a prison inmate. For a very long time. Aaron Biber […] -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Job Searches, Money, Nauseating Things, Sweet Hot Justice
Poor You! (Literally.)
Picture, if you will, my lawyer friend, Caitlin. She’s a mid-level finance associate at one of New York’s biggest lawyer factories. She’s been at the Big Law game long enough to be depressed on the good days and on the hunt for sturdy noose material on the bad days — which is to say most […] - Sponsored
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Nauseating Things, Vermin / Rodents / Pests
Move Over, Muppets: Bedbugs Take Manhattan (D.A.'s Office)
I recently wondered, on Twitter, whether it’s only a matter of time before everyone in Manhattan has bed bugs. Bedbugs are like death and taxes: they will get you eventually, and the only question is when. For lawyers and staff in the legendary Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, the answer may be: soon. An employee in […] -
Nauseating Things, Vermin / Rodents / Pests
Bed Bugs v. Brooklyn D.A.'s Office: Round 2
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a bit of a bedbug breakout in the Brooklyn D.A.’s office. We thought it was kind of funny, but people who work in that office are not laughing. Instead, emails have been flying around the office — and one message in particular is both informative and hysterical. […] -
Arnold & Porter, Crime, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Nauseating Things, Pornography
Lawyer of the Day: Arnold & Porter Associate Accused of Kiddie Porn Production
Today brings bad news for Arnold & Porter — or maybe make that Arnold & Porno. If the allegations are true, the venerable Washington-based law firm has been employing a lawyer who made child pornography, starring a 15-year-old girl. A 41-year-old associate in the Tysons Corner office of A&P, Joshua Gessler, has been charged with […] -
Nauseating Things, Vermin / Rodents / Pests
Bed Bug Emails From Brooklyn
Over the weekend, we linked to the Gothamist story about the bed bug problem plaguing the Kings County D.A.’s office. The bed bug epidemic is sweeping New York. Yes, California, have your laughs. Just know that in New York we slough off bed begs; in California, the Earth itself will scratch you off into the […] -
Lawyerly Lairs, Nauseating Things, Real Estate, Travel / Vacation
Lawyerly Lairs: A Skadden Partner's 'Hideous' House Causes Cape Cod Controversy
Longtime Skadden partner Hilary Foulkes, recognized by Chambers and Partners for his expertise in cross-border M&A work, is quite distinctive-looking. And so is his Cape Cod vacation house, in Chatham — which is causing some trouble with the locals. Hilary and Tina Foulkes — we thought they were lesbians, until we saw his photo — […]
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Federalist Society, Food, Law Schools, Nauseating Things
An Explosive Federalist Society Lunch at Michigan Law?And another scatological law school tale at UT.
You’d think those in the law would know by now not to send out embarrassing emails. But a Federalist Society officer at the University of Michigan Law School, whose name we’ve replaced with a pseudonym, seems oblivious. Apparently, Fed Soc served up some E-coli tainted lettuce at a recent lunch: Subject: [lawopen] Fed Soc Lunch/ […] -
Food, Lawyer of the Day, Nauseating Things, Plaintiffs Firms, Violence
Lawyer of the Day: Mark Lambert
We mentioned this story on Friday (second item). But since we’re continuing to get tips about it, we thought it might merit further mention. From today’s New York Daily News: A lawyer got his nose bent out of shape during an altercation over an occupied bathroom stall — and retaliated by chomping off part of […] -
Bad Ideas, Caption Contests, Contests, Nauseating Things, Pictures
ATL Caption Contest: Study Stall
We know how you love caption contests. Just like our last one, which was holiday-themed, this one is also timely. It goes out to law students in the midst of studying for or taking final exams. Here’s the pic: Same rules as always: Submit possible captions in the comments. We’ll choose our favorites — with […] -
Drinking, Nauseating Things, Parties, Rudeness, Summer Associates
Does a Perfect 'Boot & Rally' Net You An Offer at Weil?
Last month, we asked you to share your stories of summer associate craziness. Based on the responses we received, I feel very sorry for the 2009 summer associates. Obviously the days of summers peeing off the side of a Duck Boat are long gone. This story we received from summers at Weil Gotshal in New […] -
Nauseating Things, Rudeness, Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard Mullin Potty Puddle Watch: Make sure to wipe the seat, ladies.
The executive director of Sheppard Mullin sent out an email to the Los Angeles office yesterday with the following subject: “Copycat Urinater.” Here’s an excerpt: A few weeks ago, someone urinated on the floor and two of the toilet seats in women’s room on the 43rd Floor. I reviewed the security tapes and interviewed those […] -
Email Scandals, Nauseating Things, Women's Issues
'Prissy potty puddles' on the Yale Law School list-serv
There are moments in life when one is confronted with the inconsideration of others and can be moved to despise one’s fellow man — e.g., when stepping in discarded bubble gum, or passing through an exhaled cloud of smoke while jogging. One Yale Law School student had a moment like this in the ladies’ restroom, […] -
Bad Ideas, Food, Nauseating Things
Why You Shouldn't Steal Food From the Law Firm Fridge
Stealing Swiss Miss from your law firm’s kitchen is not a good idea. If you’re a summer associate, it’s a recipe for getting no-offered. And stealing food from the law firm refrigerator is also unwise. See here (and note the “FYI” postscript). Does anyone care to guess — or actually know — the law firm […]