Pornography
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Biglaw, Election Law, Eric Holder, Law Firm Mergers, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Money, Morning Docket, Partner Issues, Politics, Pornography, State Judges, State Judges Are Clowns
Morning Docket: 09.29.14
* Now that we know Eric Holder is resigning, there’s been speculation as to where he’ll go next. The obvious choice is a return to Covington & Burling, but he could still surprise everyone. [National Law Journal]
* “Judicial campaign cash is burning a hole in the Constitution.” State court judges are pumping money into their election campaigns, and some have been left to wonder about its true price. [New York Times]
* Details have emerged as to conditions that must be met for Bingham McCutchen’s proposed merger with Morgan Lewis: partner promises, de-equitizations, and forgivable loans, oh my! [Reuters (sub. req.)]
* In the wake of Dean Makau Mutua’s decision to step down at Buffalo Law, a “deep rift” among faculty has been brought to light. The school’s future doesn’t seem as “bright” as we were one told. [Buffalo News]
* A former law student who was falsely identified as a porn star on the radio had her day in court and pulled out a win. Here’s the money shot: she’s walking away with $1 million in damages. [Kansas City Star]
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Elena Kagan, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Pornography, Supreme Court
Non-Sequiturs: 09.09.14
* A website has been set up to collect stories, videos, photos, memories, and more, to share with slain Professor Dan Markel’s young sons. His memorial is scheduled for next Tuesday. [Prawfsblawg] * What would happen if lawyers gave out GPS directions? [Legal Cheek] * George Mason Law is looking for a new dean. Brush off that résumé, Elie! [The Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post] * Is it me, or do we need to buy Justice Kagan a new outfit? [Josh Blackman's Blog] * The scion of a Biglaw Bigwig (go ahead and guess which firm…) arrested for filming and distributing video of his sexual escapades with his girlfriend without her permission. It’s like revenge porn without the revenge element. [Law and More] * Don’t bring creeps with you to a jury trial. [What About Clients?] - Sponsored
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Pornography, Sex, Sports
The End Of Amateurism?
Juggalo Law sent us this shortly after the decision came down in the O'Bannon case. He swears that it's all true and we don't have the fact checking department to say otherwise. Enjoy.
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Feminism, Pornography, Racism, Sex
Radical Right-Wing Lawyer Fights With Revenge Porn Site On Twitter -- Everyone Wins
It's a legal conflagration that makes you want to cast a pox on both houses and curl up in the fetal position and pray for humanity. -
Antitrust, Pornography
On Remand: Kodak Moments In The Courtroom
The legal travails of the once mighty photography giant. -
Pornography, Privacy, Technology
What Do Cloud Storage's Eerie Nudity Policies Mean For Client Confidentiality?
Should lawyers be concerned about the confidentiality of client files stored on the cloud? -
Pornography, Reality TV, Sex, Television
Playboy Model-Cum-Lawyer Stars In Reality Show
Reality TV knows a star when it sees one and a Playboy model with a law degree from a top law school is a rare combination. -
Citigroup, Football, Jed Rakoff, Jonathan Lee Riches, Law Reviews, Legal Ethics, Non-Sequiturs, Patents, Pornography, SCOTUS, Securities and Exchange Commission, Supreme Court, White-Collar Crime
Non-Sequiturs: 06.04.14
* Sad day for Jonathan Lee Riches. His lawsuit over Johnny Manziel’s penis has been thrown out of court. [Black Sports Online] * Hot on the heels of yesterday’s item about SCOTUS porn parties, Professor Tribe guest blogs about his new book (affiliate link) and coercion, bribery, and influence. [The Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post] * Former Brooklyn DA and aspiring TV star Charles Hynes is staring down larceny accusations. [Gothamist] * Texas basically assigns a cop to actively discourage investigate indigent parties seeking assigned counsel. [Socialist Gumshoe] * The Supreme Court doesn’t like talking about patents — its opinions on the subject are getting shorter and shorter. [Patently-O] * A lawyer is in hot water for allowing underaged drinking at a post prom party. The point was to keep the kids from driving. But no good deed goes unpunished. [Turn to 10] * An interesting profile of one of my favorite professors, Ken Feinberg, labeling him “the lawyer who decides what a life is worth.” Yikes. [KDVR] * The business strategy of just telling clients what they want to hear deflates. [Dealbreaker] * Who says no one reads law reviews? The porn industry does and they really like this student Note. [XBiz] * This is why we can’t have nice things. Second Circuit explains that if a revolving door agency of sycophants says it’s OK, it’s OK. Full opinion below…. [New York Times] - Sponsored
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5th Circuit, Fashion, Laurence Tribe, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Paralegals, Pornography, Rankings, SCOTUS, Student Loans, Summer Associates, Supreme Court
Non-Sequiturs: 06.03.14
* Dan Marino was suing the NFL over concussions, becoming the highest profile former player to level a suit against the league. Among his allegations, he claims concussions led him to hold that ball laces in for Ray Finkle. Why do I say "was," you ask? Because he claims he filed suit accidentally. No greater proof of the dangers of concussions necessary. [Awful Announcing] * The Supreme Court used to gather in the basement and watch porn together according to Larry Tribe (affiliate link). Best anecdote is Justice Marshall narrating porn to the nearly blind Justice Harlan. You can spoil the ending for Justice Harlan here. [Washington Post] * It turns out the Brits have their own obsession with law school rankings. Here’s their “league table” for a legal education. [The Guardian] * You know not to wear a bikini to the firm pool party, but what should you wear to the other summer events? [Corporette] * An article ponders when firms are going to figure out that recent law school grads are perfect paralegals. Thanks for that kick in the gut. [New Geography] * Following up on an older story, the Fifth Circuit has withdrawn a ruling made in 2007 upon revelations that one of the judges involved had a financial interest in one of the parties. [Center for Public Integrity] * Do we need more reasons why Bitcoin is stupid? Ah, it’s used in messy divorces to hide assets. Perfect. [Digital Journal] * Debt collectors are increasingly giving up on calling you all the time and just seeking default judgments. [Huffington Post] * From the SUNY Buffalo commencement, Judge Thomas Franczyk and graduate Joey Nicastro took the stage to perform a song for the occasion. Francis Malofiy is already planning to sue them. Video below…. -
Pornography
The Most Epic Lawyer Response Ever To A Porn Star Threatening To Sue
Which famous lawyer just laid down the snark on a porn star threatening to sue a millionaire? -
Gay Marriage, Pornography, Pro Se Litigants, Technology
Apple Porn Guy Wants To Marry His Porn-Filled Computer
Chris Sevier is back at it, now he's trying to use his addiction to computer porn to keep gay people from getting married. And if that doesn't make sense, you should try reading his motion. -
2nd Circuit, Drugs, Football, Labor / Employment, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Pornography, Women's Issues
Non-Sequiturs: 04.24.14
* 5 reasons why Northwestern football won’t really unionize. [The Legal Blitz] * Law grad who failed the bar arrested for claiming to be a lawyer. So much for Jimmy Malone’s advice… [Albany Times Union] * This morning we wrote about a lawyer turned babysitter. Jane Genova has some thoughts on how this story can have a happy ending. [Law and More] * This is why you don’t get tattoos. [The Independent] * Sitting judge should be on “high” court — listed as president of three different pot-related businesses. [Las Vegas Law Blog] * The Second Circuit is not pleased with the secrecy of the Obama administration. [The New Republic] * Corporette launches a new motherhood newsletter. She’s looking for guest bloggers too if you’re passionate about these issues. [Corporette] * Another argument for killing law school. [The Week] * Kash Hill looks at a Loyola Law grad who hunts down revenge porn sites. [Forbes] * Lorne Michaels has a new courtroom comedy webseries starring Bob Balaban. The first episode is embedded below… -
Hotties, Law Schools, Pornography, Sex
Law Student Poses Nude To Pay For Law School
Student makes around $84,000 posting racy pictures of herself. It may work right now, but how will it affect her long-term legal career?
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Pornography, Television
Actress Shocked -- Shocked! -- To Learn Skinemax Wanted Her To Do Softcore Porn
An actress and TV suits try to screw each other in court over just how naked she had to get in a soft-core series. -
Ann Althouse, Health Care / Medicine, Movies, Murder, Non-Sequiturs, Religion, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Trials, Women's Issues, YouTube
Non-Sequiturs: 03.25.14
* Professor Ann Althouse’s analysis of today’s Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood arguments before SCOTUS. [Althouse] * Professor Nelson Tebbe’s take on the proceedings. [Balkinization] * Finally, a very Jezebel assessment: “Supreme Court Prepares to F**k Up This Birth Control Thing.” [Jezebel] * “JUDGE TO PORN TROLLS: IP Addresses Aren’t People.” [Instapundit] * YouTube videos and text messages surface in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. [IT-Lex] * “Her” was an excellent movie — and it might contain lessons for lawyers and the legal profession, as John Hellerman argues. [Hellerman Baretz] -
Bad Ideas, Golf, Pornography, Sex
Playboy Model Sues After Sticking A Golf Tee Up Her Butt Goes Wrong
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DUI / DWI, Legal Ethics, Non-Sequiturs, Pornography, Tax Law, Technology
Non-Sequiturs: 03.10.14
* Spring break is here for many students, and I know what they’re all thinking: what are the tax implications? [TaxProf Blog] * Man files suit because his adult son is addicted to video games. Well, with games like South Park: Stick of Truth coming out, who can blame him? [IT-Lex] * Former Sandusky attorney under investigation for misappropriation of client funds. At least he’s only alleged to have showered himself with money. [The Patriot-News] * Here’s a lesson in the value of knowing the law: DUI charges against a Chicago judge dismissed. Or maybe it’s more accurate to say, “the value of knowing the law needed to beat the rap after you’ve been arrested for totally forgetting the law.”[Checkpoints] * Business development needs to be everyone’s responsibility in a law firm. Well, at the very least, it needs to be somebody’s responsibility. [The RelSci Web] * Harvard Law professor seeks help writing regulations for the legalization of marijuana in Jamaica. Wait? It’s illegal in Jamaica? [HLS Administrative Updates] -
Education / Schools, Gender, Law Schools, Pornography, Quote of the Day, Women's Issues
Belle Knox, The Duke Porn Princess, Is Coming To A Law School Near You!
You might be going to law school with a porn star in a few years. -
Crime, Drugs, Kids, Pornography, Privacy, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology, Violence
The Dark Side Of The Web
How can we preserve online freedom while combating online illegality? A new report offers some ideas. -
Education / Schools, Pornography, Quote of the Day, Sex
Duke Porn Princess Is A Fan Of The Fourteenth Amendment
Are porn stars' rights deserving of strict scrutiny?