Admiralty law

Non-Sequiturs: 12.15.15

* Are lawyers for Officer William Porter, on trial for charges in connection to the death of Freddie Gray, using a "color blind" term that is actually a dog whistle for racist tendencies to get their client off? [Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle] * Yesterday's SCOTUS decisions in haiku! [Supreme Court Haiku Blog] * Hey, you guys, Jeb! is apparently seething with anger towards Trump. Maybe this will spice up tonight's debate. [Politico] * Greeeaaaat, it might get even harder to sue airlines. [American Bar Litigation News] * Can a single photo ruin your life (assuming it isn't a nudie)? The answer is yes if ISIS is involved. [Houston Chronicle] * Unless you're a gigolo, you don't get paid for passion. Something worth remembering if you're considering a post-legal career. [Daily Lawyer Tips]

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