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Legal Ethics, Oral Sex / Blow Jobs, Pro Se Litigants, Sex, State Judges
Seitz v. Bareille: Blown Out of Proportion?
In our earlier post about the recusal motion filed by one Robert Seitz — a Florida pro se litigant seeking recusal of Judge Mary Barzee Flores, claiming that he once received a pre-judicial BJ from Her Honor — we noted that his claims were mere allegations. We expressly disclaimed any independent knowledge of his claims. […] -
Legal Ethics, Oral Sex / Blow Jobs, Sex, State Judges
Legal Ethics Question of the Day:If the Court Has Gone Down on You, Is Recusal Required?
We reiterate what we observed yesterday: “When it comes to generating ATL material, the University of Miami School of Law tops the rankings.” It appears that the undergraduate school at UM also sees its fair share of shenanigans. Check out this motion to recuse (PDF), which has been making the rounds by email. It involves […] - Sponsored
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Announcements, Bad Ideas, Crime, Perverts, Sex
ATL Public Service Announcement: If You Want To Screw a Mannequin, Turn Off the Lights First
Statutory interpretation is fun! Check out this wacky fact pattern, perfect fodder for a criminal law final exam, from Court TV News (via Blogonaut): In a 5-0 ruling, the [South Dakota Supreme Court] overturned the conviction of Michael James Plenty Horse for indecent exposure because he didn’t attempt to arouse others when he tried to […]
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Media and Journalism, Music, Old People, Pornography, Sex, Shameless Plugs, Weirdness
My blood runs cold / My memory has just been soldATL in the centerfold! ATL in the centerfold!
Okay, not in the centerfold — we wish. But as we recently mentioned, this fine website is featured in the December 2007 issue of Playboy magazine (p. 61). It’s far more thrilling than a shout-out in the New York Times or the Washington Post. A reader kindly sent the mention our way; it appears to […] -
Crime, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Perverts, Sex, Technology
Lawyer of the Day: Barry Mentser
It seems like you can’t throw a web cam these days without hitting a lawyer trying to use the internet to sexually prey on our kids. Reference recent lawyers of the day here and here, for just a couple of examples. And remember that prosecutor in Texas that blew his head off because To Catch […] -
Advertising, Books, Craigslist, Howard Bashman, Richard Posner, Sex, Weirdness
Help Wanted: Legal Sexpert Sought
You can find the weirdest s**t on Craigslist: I’m creating a proposal for a downtown performance art show based on US sex laws – the quirkier the better. There are many lists online of these laws, but it’s really hard to find the actual statute or case number. In some cases, they either don’t exist […] -
Crime, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Perverts, Sex, Technology
Lawyer of the Day a Few Days Ago: Robbie Levin
This “news” is from last week. But we did want to mention it briefly, just for the record, since ATL strives to be a fairly comprehensive compilation of lawyer misbehavior. From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Robin Meredith “Robbie” Levin, 36, of Jonesboro is charged with felony sexual exploitation of children and misdemeanor criminal attempt to contribute […] -
Crime, Kids, Oral Sex / Blow Jobs, Sentencing Law, Sex
Breaking: Georgia Supreme Court Orders Release of Genarlow Wilson
This just in, from the AP: The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a ruling that Genarlow Wilson’s 10-year prison sentence for having consensual oral sex with a fellow teenager is cruel and unusual, and ordered him released from prison. Wilson was convicted of aggravated child molestation for having oral sex with a 15-year-old girl when he […] - Sponsored
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Attorney Misconduct, Hair, Job Searches, Law Schools, Legal Ethics, Media and Journalism, Non-Sequiturs, Paralegals, Pornography, Sex
Non-Sequiturs: 10.25.07
* Professor Eugene Volokh wonders: Does engaging in a three-way with a current client and the client’s girlfriend count as having sex “with a current client” — a practice forbidden by state bar rules? [Volokh Conspiracy] * Professor Ann Bartow wonders: Why call it “law porn”? [Feminist Law Professors via Blawg Review] * Paralegal of […] -
Crime, Gary Zerola, Isn't It Ironic, Perverts, Rape, Sex, Sex Scandals
Most Eligible Bachelor Becomes Considerably Less Eligible
Oh how the mighty have fallen. From the Miami Herald: A Boston defense attorney once dubbed one of People Magazine’s Most Eligible bachelors was arrested for allegedly drugging and raping a college student he met at a Miami Beach nightclub. Gary Zerola — already facing trial in two sexual attacks in Boston — was arrested […] -
Gender, Jeffrey Epstein, Money, Perverts, Rank Stupidity, Sex, Sex Scandals, Wall Street, Weirdness
Suing Millionaires for Fun and Profit: Practice Makes Perfect?
Maximilian Cordero believes the second time is a charm — with respect to (1) a gender and (2) suing rich guys. From DealBreaker: In the grand tradition of trying to turn the (real or imaginary) sexual assault you suffered at the hands of a creepy old guy into stocks and bonds, everyone knows you don’t […] -
Crime, Nude Dancing, Perverts, Peter Barta, Pornography, Sex, Videos
Peter Barta's Milky Conditional Discharge
Time for a quick update on a past Lawyer of the Day Weekend. From New York Newsday: A former Legal Aid Society lawyer pleaded guilty Wednesday to illegally using a hidden videocamera to spy on female co-workers as they changed clothes in their offices. Peter Barta, 32, of Queens, used a camera hidden in a […] -
Fashion, Gender, Jeffrey Epstein, Lawsuit of the Day, Oral Sex / Blow Jobs, Perverts, Sex, Sex Scandals, Wall Street, Weirdness
Cordero v. Epstein: She's a Man, Man!
When we recently wrote about the case of Cordero v. Epstein, in which model Maximilia Cordero alleges that high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein took advantage of her when she was underage, one of you wondered: “[H]ow many of [Cordero lawyer William] Unroch’s models do you think are really trannies?” One possible answer: at least one. Namely, […]
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Crime, Fashion, Jeffrey Epstein, Lawsuit of the Day, Money, Oral Sex / Blow Jobs, Perverts, Sex, Sex Scandals, Wall Street
Lawsuit of the Day: Cordero v. Epstein
Our colleagues over at DealBreaker have been extensively covering one heck of a lawsuit. It’s our Lawsuit of the Day, but it really ought to be our Lawsuit of the Week — it’s that good. The defendant is wealthy New York financier Jeffrey Epstein, who already stands accused, in Florida state court, of sex crimes […] -
Crime, Deaths, Gay, Sex, Violence
Law School Exam Hypothetical: Wrongful Death in the S&M Context
Since we started off today on a somewhat sordid note, we might as well keep going down the same path. From the AP: Adrian Exley was wrapped tightly in heavy plastic, then bound with duct tape. A leather hood was put over his head with a thin plastic straw inserted so that he could breathe, […] -
Arnold & Porter, Fashion, Sex, Weirdness
Weird Email of the Day: Are You Missing a Necktie?
An attorney sent this office-wide email to the entire Washington office of Arnold & Porter: To: [D.C. office of Arnold & Porter]Subject: Did you leave your tie on my chair? I know this may sound ridiculous, however, I’m not sure how to handle this unusual situation. I don’t know where it came from, but this […] -
Crime, Gay, Howard Bashman, Jack Thompson, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Pornography, SCOTUS, Sex, Sports, Supreme Court
Non-Sequiturs: 10.04.07
* He likes ’em young. [WNBC] * WSJ Law Blog follows SCOTUS comedy. [WSJ Law Blog] * More Jack Thompson chicanery. [GamePolitics] * In keeping with the non-top-tier theme, here’s a Tier 4 that’s moving. [WRAL] * Sorry, Howard Bashman. [Yahoo!] -
Asians, Biglaw, Sex, Sex Scandals, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Lawyer of the Day: Lord Peter Goldsmith
Last week, we mentioned in passing the news that the former U.K. Attorney-General, Lord Peter Goldsmith, QC, is joining Debevoise & Plimpton. Lord Goldsmith will head up Debevoise’s European litigation practice. The Times of London reported the news here, and the WSJ Law Blog posted on the move here. But both write-ups omitted the most […] -
Crime, Free Speech, Pornography, Sex
The Porn Identity: An Obsession With Obscenity?
Earlier this week, we explained why you shouldn’t file gay pornography with Judge Adalberto Jordan. No word on whether straight porn is okay with His Honor. It seems we’re not the only ones with porn on the mind. Check out the the links collected below. In the past day or two, smut has been a […] -
Bad Ideas, Boutique Law Firms, Email Scandals, Law Firm Names, Plaintiffs Firms, Sex, Sex Scandals, Vicious Infighting
An Update on the Managhan Law Firm (aka 'My Wife Is Sleeping Around and That's Why We're No Longer Law Partners')
In case you missed this story from last week, here’s a recap. Earlier this month, a plaintiffs’ lawyer in Montana by the name of William Managhan sent out the following email, to the entire Montana Trial Lawyers Association: From: William L. ManaghanTo: Montana Trial LawyersSent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 6:32 PMSubject: [mtla_members_all] Firm Name Change […]