Pro Se

* If you were wondering how the tax bill would screw over attorneys, here it is. [Law360]

* Neil Gorsuch appeared at the Federalist Society dinner and made jokes about the “frozen trucker” case because a lifetime appointment means never having to say you’re sorry. [National Law Journal]

* Jared Fogle tried the old “sovereign citizen” trick. Unfortunately for him, admiralty courts have jurisdiction over subs. [ABA Journal]

* Does the media’s prophylactic use of “allegedly” to avoid libel contribute to a culture that dismisses women’s stories of harassment? An interesting Al Franken-inspired case study. [Washington Post]

* Don’t kill Section 230 just because some websites don’t take the time to manage their trolls. [Slate]

* Robert Hays secured a fifth term as chair of King & Spalding. Woe to those who oppose his glorious reign. Dilly dilly. [American Lawyer]

* The Washington Supreme Court has finally ruled that former Skadden Fellow Tarra Simmons can take the bar exam. [KING5]

* When you’re paying $160 million in bribes, you’re doing something wrong. [Law360]

A Harvard law professor and his colleagues are trying to change this.

Ever wonder what solo practice would really be like? A new survey offers interesting insights.

Obscenity-laced courtroom transcript given star treatment by Rick and Morty.

The defendant was jaw-droppingly rude, although the judge wasn't great either.

The best answer to a federal complaint you'll read all year.

Columnist Harry Graff's verdict: Hot Bench is definitely entertaining, but don't go out of your way to watch it.

If you sue all the homosexuals, how exactly do you effect service?

A pro se litigant pens a 7-page handwritten complaint against gay folks everywhere for being, you know, sinful.

This is probably a very bad decision on her part.

The latest chapter in a sad and disturbing story.

Did we mention that he wants $100,000 in damages for "years of not being in a legal career"?

Muscle Milk + Pro Se Litigant = Hilarity.

Is Ecstasy a performance-enhancing drug? The Big Ten thinks so, because the Big Ten is stupid.

What were the 10 biggest stories about the legal profession in 2013, according to readers of Above the Law?

It's hard to believe how badly everything turned out for this former power couple; she was once a lawyer at Skadden, and he served as general counsel to a Fortune 500 company and as a deputy White House counsel.

A contract attorney sues a law firm, alleging everyone was out to get him.

Schools just can't get over that requirement that you "actually pass" classes to graduate.

* Maker’s Mark will not get diluted after all — likely causing a shortage. Start hoarding mediocre bourbon, folks! [Wonkblog] * If you’ve ever wondered what the Supreme Court feels like to a pro se petitioner, here’s your answer. “Simply put, the Supreme Court uses its desktop publishing and printing guidelines as a weapon against the American public.” So much for “the least dangerous branch.” [Aaron Greenspan] * “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Russia’s taking that phrase to a whole new level by pushing forward with a criminal tax evasion trial against a dead man. This is the first case of its kind since United States v. Bernie Lomax. [Reuters] * Is the pressure mounting on the Washington Redskins to change their name? It’s an interesting take, but overlooks one important detail: Dan Snyder is a tone deaf jerk. [Sports Law Blog] * Computer science students realize that taking collective action to intentionally fail the test was better than trying to pass it. It’s like The Producers of education. And if this grading policy applied to 1Ls, there’d be at least one jerk who defected to ruin everyone else’s curve. [Volokh Conspiracy] * Ten points to Gryffindor if you know what “tumid” means. Because you’re going to have to know before you pass through Ohio again. [Legal Juice]

Jonathan Lee Riches is back, and he's sued the Kardashian sisters. What are his allegations?