Respect — This Federal Judge Knows Her Taylor Swift Lyrics
This judge isn't some vacuous fangirl; she's quoting the lyrics for a reason.
Non-Sequiturs: 11.06.15
* The Supreme Court announced today it will take up yet another challenge to the Affordable Care Act, this time on the contraceptive compromise. [Wall Street Journal] * You know all those Special Lawyer lists? Yeah, they're silly and meaningless. [Attorney at Work] * Rut-roh. Did Congress screw up and make the latest appropriations bill end a day sooner than they intended? I mean would Congress ever screw up?!?! [Notice & Comment] * Oh no they didn't! Law & Order: SVU takes on the Duggars and it is glorious. [Slate] * When Mexican Donald Trump gets going he cannot be stopped. [Funny or Die]
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Non-Sequiturs: 10.23.15
* Driving while caffeinated -- still not illegal. [Lowering the Bar] * How harshly should employers who violate safety regulations be treated? [Lawyers, Guns & Money] * What do Justice Eakin's scandalous emails teach us about ourselves? [Law and More] * Best practices for researching judges and juries. [Lawyerist] * Loyola law professor Fr. Robert Araujo, S.J. passed away this week. Read his touching goodbye post when he went into hospice care. Rest in peace. [PrawfsBlawg]
We Call Trial Judges ‘The’ Court For A Reason
At oral argument on a motion, a trial judge's view of the law is pretty much the only one that matters, as columnist John Balestriere explains.
Why Judges and Prosecutors Don’t Care If They’re Right
Judge Alex Kozinski explains that a lot of fault for our messed-up criminal justice system lies with judges and prosecutors.
Non-Sequiturs: 04.09.15
* Police claim David Messerschmitt's killer stole only $40. [Washington Post] * Lil Wayne vs. Cash Money. Which is, apparently, not an in rem action. [FactMag] * What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? Obviously, I know the answer, but let's see if you can figure it out. [Corporette] * One angle I missed from today's news that a gunman attacked a courthouse in Milan is that this is life imitating art, eerily reminiscent of a plotline on The Good Wife. [Law and More] * Immigration attorney is a no-show at her sentencing for 13 felony theft counts for accepting fees and botching her work. You'd think she skipped the country except we know she sucks at immigration law. [ABA Journal] * Former president of the World Bank's LGBT employee organization is under investigation. He thinks this seems pretty suspicious. [Buzzfeed] * The Tsarnaev trial highlights the continuing stupidity of keeping cameras out of the courtroom. [Vanity Fair] * Another installment of "Roberts at 10," looking at his 10 years as chief. What's his legacy on LGBT rights? Well, unsurprisingly, we're not going to know for sure for a couple months. [Constitutional Accountability Center] * A new study reveals that judges are less ideologically biased than law students. Again, it's not that judges are less firm in their ideology, it's that they've learned to pick their battles. [WSJ Law Blog]
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
The Most Common Names In The Legal Profession: Is Yours One Of Them?
Is it just us, or do most of these names seem a bit… old, white, and male?
That Jerk Of A Judge Just Needs A Snack Break
It seems that our judges could stand to learn the first point because research indicates that judges are the absolute worst when they're hungry....
Non-Sequiturs: 03.14.14
* Fatwa against Fat. Wha? Saudi cleric issues Fatwa against all you can eat buffets. Old Country Buffet reeling from the blow to expansion plans. [International Business Times] * Legislature close to disbanding speed trap town. [Lowering the Bar] * Federal district judge who thought he was one of the Hardy Boys gets a benchslap from Judge Rakoff. [Josh Blackman's Blog] * The dean of the DePaul College of Law, Gregory Mark, is stepping down at the end of the academic year. Administration issues are never fun, but this is better than another story about Augustus Sol Invictus. [Chicago Sun-Times] * Respect is a two-way street. That’s why you don’t disrespectfully interrupt judges and judges shouldn’t berate lawyers for doing nothing wrong. [Katz Justice] * The most overrated and underrated law schools. Go Ducks! [TaxProf Blog]
Judge Fired After Sunbathing Nude In Her Chambers
Apparently when you reach the height of your legal career, you completely lose your inhibitions.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
(Totally Unhelpful) Tips On How To Become A Judge
Perhaps you shouldn't take career advice from HowStuffWorks.
When Judges Attack! Judge Rips Jury For Not Guilty Verdict
A judge could face disciplinary charges after castigating a jury. And this isn't even her first questionable act.
Judge Facing Ethics Challenge Because He’s Also a Stand-Up Comedian
New Jersey may shut down the career of a successful stand-up comic who also sits on the bench.
Rejection Letter Potpourri: It’s Not You, It’s Me, And How Many Awesome People Want To Work For Me
Federal judges still know how to send rejection letters -- letters that say you are just not good enough...
Law License Plates: ‘I Object, Yo Honor!’
It’s been a while since we last discussed law-related vanity license plates. Today, we’ll be writing about lawyers who have succeeded both before and behind the bench...