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Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.02.18

Ed. note: We will not be publishing on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. * Law librarian Jean O'Grady rounds up the many books written by or about the late Senator John McCain -- and extends her "condolences to his families and friends on the passing of a remarkable man." [Dewey B Strategic] * Getting Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court will become easier if Senator McCain's successor is appointed before the confirmation vote -- but as Adam Feldman explains, Judge Kavanaugh's path to SCOTUS already looks quite clear. [Empirical SCOTUS] * And here's more good news for Judge Kavanaugh: the American Bar Association just unanimously rated him "Well Qualified" for the Supreme Court, as Ed Whelan reports. [Bench Memos / National Review] * Would a Justice Kavanaugh come out in favor of the new Law Clerk Hiring Plan? As Will Baude notes, there does some to be an ideological aspect to this, with liberals more pro-Plan than conservatives. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason] * Law prof Ann Althouse calls out the Washington Post for going after the Trump Administration regarding a policy that was in place under Presidents Obama and Bush as well. [Althouse] https://althouse.blogspot.com/2018/08/wapo-is-so-full-of-anti-trump-headlines.html * If you'll be spending Labor Day at the beach, is it okay to take your top off? Here's some guidance. [Seinfeld Law] * Joel Cohen acknowledges that Michael Cohen (no relation) has some incentive to tell prosecutors what they want to hear, but cautions that "we shouldn’t take this all too far." [Law & Crime] * Shawn Gaines of Relativity outlines the ediscovery company's ambitious plan to create a "legal tech app store." [Artificial Lawyer]

By David Lat
Art

Morning Docket: 09.04.12

* Want to know what they call the Supreme Court attorney who deals with requests for stays of execution? The death clerk. Paging John Grisham, because this guy’s nickname would make a great book title. [New York Times] * “If you’re going to sue, it’s better to sue earlier rather than later.” Probably why battleground states like Florida, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are in a tizzy over their election laws. [Washington Post] * WikiLeaks or it didn’t happen: Bradley Manning’s lawyer has demanded that seven years be cut from his client’s prospective sentence due to allegations of improper treatment while in military custody. [The Guardian] * Michigan Law’s Sarah Zearfoss, she of Wolverine Scholars fame, finds media coverage about the awful job market for recent law grads “really frustrating.” Try being unemployed. [Crain's Detroit Business (reg. req.)] * Kris Humphries is being sued for allegedly giving a girl herpes. But alas, the plaintiff seems to have no idea who actually gave her the herp — four John Doe defendants are identified in the complaint, too. [Star Tribune] * “Given the police idiocy, one wonders where the boobs really are.” A nude model who was arrested during a body-painting exhibition in Times Square won a $15K false-arrest settlement from the cops. [New York Post]

By Staci Zaretsky
Attorney Misconduct

Behind the Breast Implants: A Look into the Life of Tamara Tanzillo

On Wednesday, we brought you the titillating tale of Tamara Tanzillo. Attorneys with breast implants and alleged exhibitionist tendencies are apparently the key to success in the law blogging world, because the story went viral. Readers have requested more information about our favorite Boss Lady, and we are more than happy to oblige. Read on to get all of the details about this fiery, legal redhead -- including her bra size....

By Staci Zaretsky
American Bar Association / ABA

Morning Docket: 10.21.11

* According to Jacoby & Myers, “winning is everything.” And by “winning,” they, of course, mean “settling.” Ten points to Gryffindor Jay Shepherd. [New York Times] * Ah, DOMA. Like it or not, we’re footing the bill for a law the DOJ won’t touch. This guy wants us to stop putting money in Paul Clement’s […]

By Staci Zaretsky
Bad Ideas

The Naked Truth Always Comes Out in Court (But Not Like This)

Holly Van Voast has grinned and bared it all -- in Times Square, on the Staten Island Ferry, and most recently, in the middle of Grand Central Station. One of these public displays of middle-aged nudity landed her in Midtown Community Court last week, where the naked truth was revealed. WARNING: This post contains a photo of a topless Van Voast -- tastefully redacted, of course....

By Staci Zaretsky
California

Size Matters: California Love

For the next few months, small firm columnist Valerie Katz is working and living in San Francisco. It is safe to say to that it is a different world here than in Chicago. This difference, she has learned, is present not only outside of the office, but inside as well. How? According to several small-firm attorneys, this difference manifests itself in a work culture that stresses healthy competition in a supportive environment. Let's examine this difference in a little more detail....

By Valerie Katz