Judge Doesn’t Trust Wile E. Coyote On Roadrunners And He Doesn’t Trust Cops On Criminals
Probably shouldn't trust either on the proper use of explosives.
Federal Court Says First Amendment Protects Engineers Who Offer Expert Testimony Without A License
From the look-who's-(capable-of)-talking-(without-fear-of-being-fined) dept.
Trust Your Barber: Knowing When To Defer To Experts
Try to make an effort to be a little better at knowing your limitations, and be a little more willing to swallow your pride and ask for help.
The Perfect Attorney: An Expert’s Wish List
Legal teams invest a lot in locating and preparing the ideal expert witness to support a case, but what makes a perfect expert witness?
Why Lawyers Should Not Feel So Sure Of Themselves
An openness to facing adversity and a willingness to having knowledge challenged are required if you want to develop real expertise and experience, according to columnist Keith Lee.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.17.15
* For those looking for updates, here's the latest information on the David Messerschmitt killing. [Law and More] * A short guide to cross-examining psychologists and psychiatrists. I always start by asking them how many psychiatrists it takes to change a lightbulb?[1] [WCI] * A comprehensive look at Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project and how it could easily throw open the doors on racial discrimination. Texas? Racism? Nah. [Huffington Post] * Getting nailed with 170K counts of accessory to murder. [Gawker] * The big question on a lot of minds: should New York adopt the UBE? [Bar Exam Stats] * FAA unleashes drones upon the public. [LXBN] * In honor of an interview with Justice Ginsburg, MSNBC created a quiz to tell you just how RBG you are. I scored pretty well because I want sleep through the State of the Union too. [MSNBC] * And while we're at it, here's video of their interview. [YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jTUoC84oC4
[1] One, but the lightbulb has to really want to change.
You Won’t Believe The Lengths One Firm Has Gone To Keep Benefits From Dying Victims
Law firm fights tooth and nail to keep dying victims from seeing evidence.
Non-Sequiturs: 07.30.13
* For everyone at the midway point of a bar exam: Here… [Dinmoney] * Naked selfies: Not just for Carlos Danger anymore. A female police officer uses her workday to post naked pictures of herself. [Legal Juice] * Speaking of NYC politics and placing Weiners where they don’t belong, Professor Lawrence Cunningham argues that Eliot Spitzer would be a horrible Comptroller based on his record as New York Attorney General. Cunningham then lists every reason Eliot Spitzer was an awesome Attorney General. [Concurring Opinions] * An appeals court has upheld the ruling that killed Mayor Bloomberg’s large sugary soda ban. Drink up, fatasses! It’s your right as an American. In the meantime, check out this argument over whether the decision contains a curious paradox [PrawfsBlawg] * The Sixth Circuit affirmed an earlier decision dismissing a suit brought by Cooley grads. But they did not repeat the classic, “an ordinary prudent person would not have relied on [Cooley's] statistics to decide to spend $100,000 or more.” [ABA Journal] * After winning Survivor, Cochran has decided to turn his law degree into the most expensive TV screenwriting degree ever. He’ll be penning a sitcom this Fall. [St. Louis Today] * Susan Westerberg Prager, the incoming dean of Southwestern Law School, is the first female dean of a law school… again. [Chronicle of Higher Education] * One doctor. Four different signatures “under penalty of perjury.” I think we’re underestimating the evil quadruplet theory. [New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog] * As someone without kids, I find this fascinating. Popehat has a poll asking readers their thoughts on monitoring the electronic communication of their middle schoolers. As a parent, are you more Edward Snowden or J. Edgar Hoover? [Popehat]