Federal Judge Sides With Protesting Ranchers, Earns Massive Benchslap
The pet federal judge of the Oregon standoff yokels hit with a benchslap after making up law to suit their philosophy.
Quote of the Day: Judges Aren’t Robots, You Know
The Ninth Circuit reiterates that being a human being with life experiences doesn't disqualify you from being a judge.
5 Cost Control Strategies To Manage Law Firm Spend
Effective cost control isn’t just about saving money—it’s about creating a foundation for growth, efficiency, and exceptional client service. Read the blog now to power up your practice.
Here Comes the Judge — and Check Out Her Peep-Toe Shoes!
Last week, I wrote (with great pleasure) about whether women lawyers should wear peep-toe shoes to court. In my informal poll of seven federal judges, the vote broke down roughly as follows: four in favor, two opposed, and one in the middle. (See the update — Judge Susan Graber seemed agnostic on peep-toes, but advised […]
Wearing Peep-Toe Shoes to Court? Women Judges Weigh In
Earlier today, on the Senate floor, debate took place on whether to confirm Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the nation’s 112th Supreme Court justice. The Kagan nomination is not very controversial, due to the nominee’s impeccable credentials and the Democrats’ 59 votes in the Senate. In the legal blogosphere, a far more divisive debate is […]