Judge Benchslaps Attorneys For Thinking Their Case Is So Important In The Middle Of A Damn Pandemic
The judge doesn't pull his punches.
Judge Locks Up Defense Attorney Who Dared To Roll His Eyes At Him
'Rolling your eyes, throwing your hands in the air, acting like I’m some kind of idiot gets you locked up for contempt.'
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Mailing Marijuana To The Federal Circuit Still Frowned Upon For Some Reason
I was gonna file a motion, but then I got high...
Attorney Benchslapped, Suspended For Years’ Worth Of ‘Derogatory, Undignified And Inexcusable’ Comments
The lawyer's conduct showed a 'flagrant disrespect for the judiciary.'
Michael Cohen’s Legal Team Gets Benchslapped
Judge Kimba Wood drops the mic.
Judge Benchslaps Associates Who Were Only Following Orders
Following a partner's orders won't save you from a judge's ire.
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Judge Isn’t Mad, She’s Just ‘Disappointed’ Over Class Action Legal Bills
Is it really necessary for 329 attorneys to be on this case?
Circuit Agrees With Judge Posner On Treating Pro Se Litigants Better… By Benchslapping Judge Posner
Famed judge earns benchslap just in time for retirement.
Judge Benchslaps Lawyer In Senator’s Corruption Case: ‘Shut Up For A Moment’
When federal judges clap back!
Federal Judge Denies Witness Chance To See Total Eclipse
The judge apparently failed to experience a total eclipse of the heart.
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Sixth Circuit Shows How You Bluebook ‘Basic Logic’ In Benchslap
Sometimes a simple citation is embarrassing enough.
Benchslap Of The Day: Sometimes Less Is More, Counselor
Protip: try not to raise 29 issues on appeal.
Justice Department Can’t Figure Out Who This ‘Betsy DeVos’ Woman Is
Well-written briefs are all alike, every boneheaded brief is boneheaded in its own way.
94-Year-Old Federal Judge’s Snarky Remarks: ‘Regrettable,’ But Not Recusal-Worthy
A misguided recusal motion leaves a bitter taste in Judge Robert Sweet's mouth.
Boutique Firm Gets Benchslapped For Trying To Sneakily Evade Court’s Double-Spacing Requirements
When you break the rules, you should expect to be fined.