Sean Hannity

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 04.30.20

* A lawyer for the New York Times simply replied "no" to a 12-page apology request sent by Sean Hannity. Wonder how much the Times' attorney billed for that. [Huffington Post] * In related news, it appears as if President Trump encouraged Sean Hannity to file this lawsuit against the New York Times. [Business Insider] * California faces a new civil rights lawsuit over bans on protesting at the state capitol during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Fox News] * For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court will conduct arguments by remote means next week. Check out how attorneys are preparing for the unique proceedings. [Washington Post] * An attorney who allegedly defrauded a client to fund his gambling habit is facing some serious consequences. [Bloomberg Law] * A Beverly Hills lawyer has pleaded guilty to bribing federal agents in order to obtain sensitive law enforcement information. Sounds like a bad sequel to Beverly Hills Cop. [Los Angeles Times]

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 04.24.17

* Sean Hannity vows to sue after a sexual harassment accusation. [The Hill] * Jennifer Bard will not go gently into that good night. [TaxProf Blog] * Tools for lawyers giving assistance to juveniles before they enter the legal system. [Law and More] * Oh thank goodness, President Obama is back in public life. [Huffington Post] * The case for a war tax. [Slate] * Chuck Schumer sticks it to Jeff Sessions over the safety of the NYC subway. [Politico] * The Supreme Court's double standard. [Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post]