Swag

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 10.07.15

* How are law firms winning new clients? Check out the details of a new study. [Business of Law Blog] * Which law school lays claim to the very best piece of swag? [TaxProf Blog] * Oh, the lengths people will go to keep the 10 Commandments on public property. Good news for lawyers, lots of litigation ahead. [Wonkette] * Can you safely handle some side action? Or are you a goodie-goodie ill-equipped for danger? [Law and More] * Regrets? He has a few. Meet the former congressman that created the law to restrict research into gun violence, but wishes he hadn't. [Huffington Post] * Bad news: your right to a sex party is not protected by the Constitution. Stupid founders' intent. [Jezebel]

Fabulosity

There’s No Such Thing as Bad Publicity When You’ve Got Swag

Most attorneys take themselves way too seriously. As a result, we see some pretty ridiculous attorney advertising that ends up being unintentionally funny. And while we’re happy to poke gentle fun at these websites and ads, our commentary isn’t always well received. Because another thing that lawyers aren’t known for is the ability to accept criticism. Knoxville attorney Stephen A. Burroughs is an exception to these rules....