Rosie O’Donnell

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 05.17.17

* Congratulations to Erwin Chemerinsky, the next dean of Berkeley Law! [How Appealing] * Speaking of deans, this Yale dean -- note, not a dean at the law school -- "loves diversity, except for ‘white trash.’" [Instapundit] * The latest entrant into the FBI director sweepstakes: former senator Joe Lieberman, now senior counsel at one of Donald Trump's "go-to" law firms, Kasowitz Benson. [Newsweek] * "Americans like piece of paper? I have piece of paper!" [Althouse] * In case you were wondering, "Did Rosie O'Donnell ever study constitutional law?" [NewsBusters] * Legal nerds, let's get ready to rumble! Professor Gerard Magliocca asks: "Is Justice Story overrated?" [Concurring Opinions] * Shearman & Sterling partner (and podcaster) Richard Hsu is joining the Major leagues -- legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, that is. [LinkedIn] * Randy Maniloff interviews celebrated lawyer/author Scott Turow, whose new book, Testimony (affiliate link), just came out. [Coverage Opinions] * An argument in favor of protecting your cellphone with your thumbprint and a password. [Katz Justice] * "If you had to choose a law partner from the characters in Better Call Saul, who would you choose?" [Guile is Good] * If you're a law student interested in ediscovery, check out this contest, sponsored by kCura. [kCura via PR Newswire]

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 10.16.15

* Lawsuit ahead for Rosie O'Donnell! The comedienne was sued by a former The View producer she was allegedly mean to. [Jezebel] * The Amazing Schneiderman is at it again! This time he's going after Martin Shkreli for antitrust violations. [Dealbreaker] * So Justice Breyer heard a case about a company he holds stock in. The self-monitoring SCOTUS does for conflicts seems to be working out swimmingly. [Fix the Court] * The IRS computers are still on Window XP. Good thing we don't give them super sensitive information or anything. [TaxProf Blog] * Looks like Clay County, Tennessee, schools will indeed stay open. Score one for litigation. [Slate] * Sure to get Second Amendment enthusiasts fired up: let's create a Mount Doom for guns! [Wonkette] * $5 for some [possibly] unauthorized legal advice? Still sounds like a raw deal. [The Associate's Mind] * A judge limits the questions a doctor can ask patients -- when they're about guns, that is. [Harvard Law And Policy Review] * Is it even possible to have non-lawyer friends? Don't they all leave you once you've canceled plans for the 800th time? [Daily Lawyer Tips]