Quote of the Day
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2nd Circuit, Free Speech, Quote of the Day, Rudeness
Quote of the Day: F*** Yeah!
We agree with the Networks that the indecency policy is impermissibly vague. The first problem arises in the FCC’s determination as to which words or expressions are patently offensive. For instance, while the FCC concluded that “bullshit” in a “NYPD Blue” episode was patently offensive, it concluded that “dick” and “dickhead” were not. Other expletives […] -
Craigslist, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Better Help Wanted.
Recent graduates do not apply. I know the job market for lawyers is not good, but the sad sorry truth is that law schools do not teach you how to be a lawyer. This job is for someone with experience. — Koncilja & Associates, P.C. in a Craigslist legal job ad for a “Denver attorney.” - Sponsored
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Bar Exams, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Gr8 Advice 4 U Bar Takers :-0
Quality of writing counts…. Excessive use of abbreviations, such as symbols, acronyms and text-talk, may result in score reduction. — An announcement to July 2010 Illinois bar exam candidates, posted on IBABY.org (“Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar … and You”).
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Elena Kagan, Quote of the Day, Rap, Williams & Connolly
Quote of the Day: As Nasty As She Wanna Be?
In other words, my homegirl Kagan was saying people could not be aroused by the lyrics “’cause my dick’s on bone” or “me so horny, me f*** you long time.” — Luther Campbell (aka Uncle Luke of 2 Live Crew) endorsing Elena Kagan in the Miami New Times based on her work on the band’s […] -
Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: A Belated July 4th Reflection
Freedom is a hard thing to preserve. In order to have enough you must have too much. — Legendary lawyer Clarence Darrow, whose letters were made public last week by the University of Minnesota Law School library. -
Attorney Misconduct, Quote of the Day, Rudeness
Quote of the Day: It's all part of the job.
As an officer of the court, I must bluntly state that you appear to have serious mental issues involving extreme narcissism and illusions of grandiosity which effectively interferes with your ability to act as a Judge. — Illinois lawyer Melvin Hoffman in a letter to Judge Patrick Murphy, earning him a recommended six-month suspension. (Gavel […] -
Free Speech, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Is Fortunetelling Protected Speech? Signs Point to Yes.
While we recognize that some fortunetellers may make fraudulent statements, just as some lawyers or journalists may, we see nothing in the record to suggest that fortunetelling always involves fraudulent statements. — Judge Clayton Greene Jr., writing for the Maryland Court of Appeals in Nefedro v. Montgomery County, which struck down a ban on paid […] -
Hair, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Mr. Kalis, Your Hair Looks Great
Well, I don’t mean you should go make fun of the managing partner’s hair line. But you should ask searching questions. — Peter Kalis, global managing partner of K&L Gates, explaining his comment that he’s looking to hire “sassy” and “edgy” lawyers. - Sponsored
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David Boies, Gay, Gay Marriage, Litigators, Quote of the Day, Ted Olson, Trials
Quote of the Day: Even Better Than He Was in Bush v. Gore?
I thought that the last 30 minutes of Ted’s rebuttal was the best 30 minutes I’ve seen in five decades of practicing law. — David Boies, discussing the closing argument of his adversary-turned-ally, Ted Olson, in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (aka the Proposition 8 case). -
Layoffs, Movies, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: The ship be sinkin'?
It’s like Titanic, but with fewer survivors. — Tagline for Lathamed: The Movie -
Death Penalty, Quote of the Day, Sentencing Law, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Quote of the Day: The Twitter Firing Squad
WARNING! This page informs on real world of crime and punishment. “If u can’t stand the TWEET, get out of the TWITCHEN” Harry Truman #utpol — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, who set off a heated debate about the appropriateness of tweeting about Utah’s firing squad execution last week. -
Alex Kozinski, Antitrust, Federal Judges, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: And the same goes for state judges, too....
Ignorance has never stopped a federal judge from expressing an opinion. — Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the Ninth Circuit, after professing limited knowledge of antitrust law during a humorous speech about (you guessed it) antitrust law, at the annual dinner of the Competitive Enterprise Institute last night. -
D.C. Circuit, Elena Kagan, Quote of the Day, White House Counsel
Quote of the Day: With Age Comes Wisdom
[Elena Kagan] would be considered very young and inexperienced for this highly prestigious judgeship. — Former White House Counsel Charles Ruff, evaluating the qualifications of Elena Kagan, at the time just 38 years old, for a seat on the D.C. Circuit (for which she was nominated but not confirmed).
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Quote of the Day, Sports
Quote of the Day: A Puckish Request
We’ve lost every objection so far. Maybe we can win this one. — Chicago defense attorney Marc Martin, after asking Judge Joan Lefkow to delay the next day’s trial start so that jurors could stay up late watching the Blackhawks (w)in the Stanley Cup game Wednesday night. -
Entertainment Law, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Don't go in the entertainment law water...
In order to maximize their control over the creature, the “Jaws” filmmakers built three sharks for their 1975 movie. All created from the same mold, the sharks were dubbed “Bruce” after Spielberg’s lawyer, Bruce Ramer. — ‘Jaws’ Shark Hunted Down -
john quinn, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: CHECK YOU CAREER CHOICES
sometimes it seems i just go from protecting one billionaires’ billions to protecting another billionaires’ billions. — John Quinn, managing partner of Quinn Emanuel, describing his job to his followers on Twitter. -
Layoffs, Movies, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Latham Layoffs in a Movie Review?
I wasn’t the only viewer taken aback by Miranda’s impulsive decision to quit her law firm in a climate in which a powerhouse like Latham & Watkins lays off hundreds. — New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis, writing about reviewers’ reactions to Sex and the City 2. -
Citigroup, Fashion, Hotties, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day Last Week: And so would Helen Thomas....
Debrahlee Lorenzana would be very attractive in a burka. — Jack Tuckner, the lawyer representing the woman who claims she was too sexy for Citibank, speaking about his comely client. -
Federal Judges, Quote of the Day, S.D.N.Y.
Quote of the Day: And maybe the Court worked one summer as a waitress, too?
[D]efendants oppose the motion on the grounds that the plaintiffs have failed to specify what their job duties are, and so have not established that they and the other members of the proposed class are similarly situated. This is a ridiculous argument. The Court has not spent her life under a toadstool — I know […] -
Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Some Brief Advice
A brief is mystery writing in disguise. Leave the main point for the last line of the last page. You want to stun the judge. — Judge Gerald Lebovits, in a column [PDF] on how to lose your case.