Violence
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Crime, Family Law, Football, Intellectual Property, Kids, Non-Sequiturs, Plaintiffs Firms, Violence
Non-Sequiturs: 12.07.06
* Let’s see…a corrupt Laguardia Community College instructor on the one hand, and students dumb enough to think that a slightly better grade in computer science will compensate for the fact that they attend Laguardia Community College…I won’t comment, lest you think I’m elitist or something. [Newsday] * Sponsoring babies, but not the Sally Struthers […] -
Biglaw, Crime, Gambling, Kids, Morning Docket, Perverts, SCOTUS, Sex, Supreme Court, Violence
Morning Docket: 12.05.06
* This, this, and this from How Appealing on the race in public schools cases argued before the Supreme Court yesterday. * And for the second straight day, someone blames their crime on bingo. [CNN] * A “temporary” solution for being burned out on biglaw. [WSJ Law Blog] * I guess this is kinda like […]
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Animal Law, Deaths, Jury Duty, Lunacy, Movies, Non-Sequiturs, Perverts, Sex, Trials, Violence
Non-Sequiturs: 11.30.06
* Jurors go wild… kind of. [AP via Yahoo! News] * This could be your fate if you have sexual relations with any animal, dead or alive, regardless of law: you could be the posthumous star of a Sundance documentary. [Editor and Publisher] * Do not think you can know go about suing the various […]
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Biglaw, Paralegals, Sex, Violence
When You've Broken Over Five (5) Staplers By Throwing Them at Paralegals, It's Time To Get Help
Our big brother brings to our attention an interesting article, from New York magazine, about urban professionals and burnout. And no article on the subject would be complete without a discussion of Biglaw attorneys: An epidemic of malaise among bankers and lawyers is far more likely to inspire jokes—Wouldn’t it be nicer if it were […] -
Bad Ideas, Book Deals, Books, Crime, Media and Journalism, O.J. Simpson, Violence
If We Did It... We'd Like To Undo It
The most infamous case of the last century has turned into one of the biggest P.R. disasters of this one. After nearly universal criticism, from both within and outside the company, the News Corp. has pulled its plans to publish a book by O.J. Simpson — and to air a television interview with him — […] -
Crime, Football, HP, Judicial Nominations, Morning Docket, O.J. Simpson, Patricia Dunn, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee, Videos, Violence
Morning Docket: 11.16.06
* O.J.’s “confession”? The trial of the century takes a twisted PR turn, years later. [CNN] * President Bush intends to renominate, to the lame duck Senate, some of the judicial nominees who were not previously confirmed, before the Democrats swept the midterm elections. Interesting strategy. [
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Crime, Kids, Violence, Wal-Mart
What's the Matter With Kids These Days?
They don’t know what they want. They show up unprepared. They’re lacking in enterprise and courage. But is this true? Consider some evidence to the contrary: Largo, Florida – Police are looking for a little girl who pulled a knife on a Wal-Mart clerk as she tried to steal two boxes of Lego toy blocks. […] -
Book Deals, Books, Celebrities, Deaths, Media and Journalism, Murder, Nauseating Things, O.J. Simpson, Violence
This Is Why the Founding Fathers Gave Us the Double Jeopardy Clause
Because if people could be tried for the same crime twice, then we’d probably never be gifted with O.J. Simpson’s forthcoming magnum opus, “If I Did It.” Yes, that’s right: “If I Did It.” Here are the details: Fox plans to broadcast an interview with O.J. Simpson in which the former football star discusses “how […] - Sponsored
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Celebrities, Fashion, Lunacy, Naomi Campbell, Racism, Violence
Naomi Campbell: Supermodel or "Superbigot"?
How do you solve a problem like Naomi — besides deporting her skinny black ass? Repeated brushes with the law have not deterred the British-born beauty from beating the crap out of the hired help. Here’s the latest: Naomi Campbell might be spending more time in courtrooms than on catwalks these days. The supermodel was […] -
Animal Law, Crime, Deaths, Pets, Violence, Weirdness
This Must Have Smelled Awful
Clearly there are some very sick people out there: A man pleaded guilty in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend’s four small kittens, which were tossed into a fire pit after the couple argued. Robert Tomlin, 22, of Smithsburg was sentenced Monday to 1 1/2 years in jail for aggravated animal cruelty. Washington County Circuit Judge […] -
Crime, Drugs, Fast Food, Food, Police, Violence
It's Not Just Burger King
When you patronize other fast food establishments, you could be taking your life into your own hands. And we’re not talking about transfats and the adverse health consequences of eating fast food (which have already spawned various lawsuits). Take Taco Bell. Just like Burger King, they stand accused of serving drug-laced food: Phillip Dagget, 27, […] -
Celebrities, Crime, Old People, Violence
Denise Richards: "Wild Thing," Hates Old People
If you’re like us, you spent way too much time this weekend fretting over whether Denise Richards might be in legal jeopardy over her recent laptop-hurling incident. Despite her descent into tabloid fodder, owing to her disastrous marriage to Charlie Sheen, we’re longtime fans of Ms. Richards. Nobody can resist the starlet’s delectably campy turns […] -
Crime, Deaths, Fast Food, Murder, Violence
Burger King: Vector for Criminality
What is in the frying oil over at Burger King? First they’re accused by cops of lacing their burgers with marijuana. And now, this: A Burger King restaurant manager is being charged with shooting a teenage boy dead the two argued, and the boy spit in the manager’s face. Police say 16-year-old Shaka Walcott and […]
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Bad Ideas, Barack Obama, Drinking, Morning Docket, Politics, Violence
ATL Week in Review: October 30-November 3
* Meet Aquagirl. She’s the Cleary Gottlieb summer associate who had too much to drink, then wound up in the drink. * But even Aquagirl can land a good job — in fact, two (a Biglaw gig, and a clerkship) — after her fifteen minutes of infamy. * In fact, legal employment is even available […]
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Bad Ideas, Law Schools, Politics, UVA Law, Videos, Violence
The Misadventures of a UVA Gunner
The Virginia Senate race between Republican incumbent George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb has been one of the most bizarre and entertaining races in recent memory. To recap, here are some of the things we’ve been treated to in recent weeks: — the magnificent spectacle of “Macaca”-gate;— a Southerner’s dramatic discovery of his long-lost […] -
Celebrities, Cellphones, Crime, Lunacy, Naomi Campbell, Violence
Naomi Campbell Must Be Stopped
We love supermodels around here. Based on their fabulosity, we’d let them get away with murder. Okay, not literally — which is why something must be done about Naomi Campbell. Past brushes with the law have not deterred the ebony-skinned beauty. She has moved beyond the point of being entertaining Page Six fodder; she now […] -
Celebrities, Cheapness, Rap, Ridiculousness, Violence
Foxy Brown Gets Nailed for Manicure Tantrum
Last week was marked by a flurry of celebrity legal woes. And the trend continues — even if the latest “celebrity” to get busted is pretty C-list. [Rapper] Foxy Brown was sentenced Tuesday to three years’ probation for a fight with two nail salon employees, finally ending an assault case that dragged on for more […] -
Bad Ideas, Barack Obama, Drinking, Morning Docket, Politics, Violence
Morning Docket: 10.23.06
* “I’m not as think as you guilty I am, occifer.” [Kansas City Star via How Appealing; New York Times] * If she’s caffeine, I’ll be having decaf with my French Toast Fantasy this morning. [WSJ Law Blog] * I’m not necessarily saying that taking a bus to a college town, pitching a tent, and […]
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Copyright, Food, Non-Sequiturs, Old People, Pornography, Violence
Non-Sequiturs: 10.20.06
* But they’ll still believe what they see on MTV and read on MySpace. [MoJo Blog] * Creative types, lawyers, and other copyright enforcers get together to fight crime. Coming to a city near you. [Boing Boing] * Philly cheesesteaks and porn, caught in the crossfire. [QuizLaw] * Possibly the oldest man in the world […] -
Craigslist, Movies, Non-Sequiturs, Politics, Sex, Violence
Non-Sequiturs: 10.19.06
* I can’t wait for the RNC’s reaction. This cannot be for real. [New York Sun via Huffington Post] * What? No Legally Blonde? [Fordham Film Festival] * This is what happens when the creative spirit is suppressed by statutes and stuff. These judges need an outlet… maybe, I don’t know, a blog? [Sui Generis] […]