Benchslaps
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CourtsAttorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions... Judge Is Less Than Pleased
A redaction themed benchslap. -
CourtsJudge Orders Lawyers To Have Lunch To Think About What They Did
Plaintiff's counsel covers the bill, defense covers the tip. 
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CourtsFrom Sea To Shining Sea, Legal Professionals Behaving Badly
Fortunately, it is impossible to roll your eyes so far back in your head that they get stuck.
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Law SchoolsFederal Judge Benchslaps Former Law Student: 'This Isn't A Game'
Judge is holding the line in his courtroom. -
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CourtsFederal Judge Says Defendant 'Looks Like A Criminal To Me,' Which Is Obviously A Problem
The Sixth Circuit agrees. -
CourtsTrump Judge Aileen Cannon's Mistakes Just Keep On Piling On
See, this is why you want people with actual experience getting those lifetime appointments to the federal bench. -
CourtsLawyer Gets Too Clever Insulting Witness, Gets Censured For His Efforts
It might be punny, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say in court. 
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Biglaw
Federal Judge Disappointed Biglaw Attorneys Can't Display Basic Compassion
The judge is unimpressed with the bad behavior from the Biglaw firm. -
Biglaw
Biglaw Partner Tries To Be Too Cute During Deposition, Gets Benchslapped For Antics
Now plaintiffs get a deposition do-over. -
BiglawTwo Of Reed Smith's Finest Will Be Stuck On Human Directional Duty.
This is what happens when you don't give people a heads-up. -
Courts
Federal Judge Rebukes Lawyer Over The Tone Of Brief Filed With 'Potshots And Hyperbole'
The court isn't offended, as much as disappointed.
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Biglaw
Federal Judge Lashes Out At Biglaw Attorney For 'Huge Waste Of Time'
The judge is unimpressed with the organization of the case. -
Biglaw
Biglaw Partner Learns You Shouldn't Call Opposing Counsel A 'F**king Piece Of Sh*t Worthless Human' In Court
The judge wasn't pleased, but declined to impose sanctions. -
CourtsFederal Judge Recognizes That Ted Frank Is A Vexatious Whiner
Serial class action objector gets a proper benchslap. -
Biglaw
Biglaw Partner Gets Benchslapped By Federal Judge, Avoids Criminal Contempt
The judge laid on the guilt while scolding the Biglaw partner. -
Law Schools
Northwestern Law Professor's Behavior Called Out As 'Shameful' By Federal Judge
In response, the professor lashed out at the judge. -
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Biglaw
Judge Finds Kasowitz Benson Really Does Need To Comply With Deadlines
And that's not even the most interesting part of the case.
