Richard Kopf

Morning Docket: 08.23.18

* Michael Cohen says he doesn't want a pardon, but he may not have a choice. [National Law Journal] * Now we're going to have a needless semantic fight over the phrase "unindicted co-conspirator" because lawyers can't help themselves. [Law360] * How to make the most money as a general counsel. [Corporate Counsel] * Paul Manafort wants the court to seal some portions of the transcript which doesn't sound suspicious at all. [Courthouse News Service] * If it feels like there's been a lot of law firm mergers lately, that's because there's been a lot of law firm mergers lately. [American Lawyer] * Eighth Circuit pick rejects Judge Kopf's recent broadside against women seeking meaningful sexual harassment reform. [National Law Journal] * Georgia State offensive lineman is also going to law school. [AJC]

By Joe Patrice

Courts

Outspoken Federal Judge Launches Amazingly Dumb Twitter Tirade

When it comes to maturity, these clerks are showing a lot more than this senior status judge.

By Joe Patrice

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Blogging

Sharing The Online Love

Biglaw partner turned senior in-house lawyer Mark Herrmann reviews some of his most buzz-generating columns of the year.

By Mark Herrmann

Blogging

Judge (And Retired Blogger) Richard G. Kopf Does NOT Want His Colleagues To STFU

Judge Kopf, retired from blogging himself, would like other jurists to take up the mantle.

By David Lat

Blogging

An Open Letter To Judge Richard G. Kopf, Author Of The Blog ‘Hercules and the Umpire’

Columnist Tamara Tabo offers praise for Hercules and the Umpire and its author, Judge Richard G. Kopf, who just announced his retirement from blogging.

By Tamara Tabo

Benchslaps

Judge Posner Defends His Benchslap Of Chief Justice Roberts

Judge Posner's harsh critique of the Supreme Court raised eyebrows; what does His Honor have to say for himself?

By David Lat

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Quote of the Day

Federal Judge Wonders If Dismissal Triggered The Apocalypse

The always entertaining Judge Richard Kopf opines on the biggest case in his local courthouse.

By Joe Patrice

Gay

God Sues Homosexuals In Nebraska. God Has Terrible Grammar.

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

By Joe Patrice

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 04.15.15

* Happy tax day! Let's take a moment to remember that the tax prep industry spends millions to keep taxes a confusing, unpleasant mess. [TaxProf Blog] * "Since You Were Wondering, Judge Judy Is Having Amazing Sex" is the most goddamned horrifying headline of the year. [Morning After / Gawker] * Judge Kopf congratulates his colleague Judge Gerrard on the latter's acclaim as a "rising star" judge to clerk for. [Hercules and the Umpire] * Lawyers facing charges just disappearing all over the place. [Arkansas Times] * The dream juror: a guy whose whole schtick is getting unanimity. Chief Justice John Roberts reports to his local courthouse. [Washington Post] * Sad news. "Mr. Fuzzy," who traveled the Washington firms shining shoes, appears to have been found dead near the tidal basin. [Hill Now]

By Joe Patrice