April 2007

Biglaw

Brokeback Lawfirm: More Speculation on the Charney Family Fortune

Our recent post about Aaron Charney and his well-to-do family background generated tons of discussion (about 90 reader comments). We’d like to pass along two pieces of additional information on the subject. From a tipster who went to the same temple in the Syracause area (Temple Adath Yeshuran) as the Charney family: “The Charneys do […]

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 04.13.07

* White House says it “screwed up” in not preserving e-mails relating to US Attorneygate. [CNN] * But officer, I am a legitimate businessman in the unregulated dietary supplements industry. [MSNBC] * Murder trial of minister’s wife begins. [CNN] * Did you hear the one about the opening on AG Gonzales’s staff? [Washington Post via […]

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 04.12.07

* Former paralegal and current law student, here is an example of when a woman is justified in worrying about clothes making the (wo)man. [San Francisco Chronicle] * If you can’t trust the Geek Squad, who can you trust? But you know, even geeks have needs. [Los Angeles Times] * Act like a baboon, get […]

Law Schools

At the Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Finals

Yesterday afternoon, we attended the Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court finals, at Columbia Law School. We interviewed the four finalists prior to the arguments. Here’s our interview with Eric Chesin and Geoffrey Reed: And here’s our interview with David Gringer and Patrick Somers: After impressive arguments, and deliberation by the distinguished panel — Justice Samuel […]

Biglaw

Back from the Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell Hearing

We’re back from today’s hearing in Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell. In terms of entertainment value, it was a bit of a disappointment. It was a pretty straightforward proceeding. No salacious accusations of destroyed hard drives; no mystery lawyers popping out of the audience to join in the fun; no mention of attorney disciplinary proceedings. […]

Programming Note: Off to the Charney Hearing

It’s a wet and windy day here in New York City. We’re heading downtown to cover the big hearing today in Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell, which starts at 9:30. We’re probably going to arrive late, but better late than never. We’ll be back online later today.

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 04.12.07

* MSNBC drops Don Imus’ morning show after racist comments. [CNN] * Should a physician’s apology constitute evidence of liability? [CNN] * Religious conservatives 4 Bong Hits. [Village Voice] * Vote early and legitimately. [New York Times] * Full page ad in the WSJ has some contract types scratching their heads. [WSJ Law Blog]

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 04.11.07

* When I think of little bullies, I think of Moe. Calvin and Hobbes was really the best comic strip ever. [New York Daily News] * Way before eco-celebrity and inconvenient truths there was Dr. Bronner’s, whose bottle labels are so fun to read in the shower. [Los Angeles Times] * This is also known […]

Programming Note: We’re Movin’ on Up

To Morningside Heights and Columbia Law School. We’re attending their judicial celebrity-fest of a Moot Court final, and then we’re giving a talk, sponsored by the CLS Federalist Society. Here are the details for our appearance: Wednesay, April 11, 6:00 PMColumbia Law SchoolJerome Greene Hall, Room 102435 West 116th St. (at Amsterdam Avenue) So we […]