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Mayer Brown, shame on you. (日本、ストライサンド効果へようこそ)
Every law firm gets confronted (on a pretty regular basis) with the question: “should I put my name on this?” That soul searching comes into play when you wonder, “is
Why do we need fair use?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ3BAF_15yQ#t=18] Need I say more?
This video will set you straight on a lot of issues
I mean, seriously… if you didn’t think of it this way before, you must be blind, or something… or maybe blinded by aliens, or frogs, or Ted Nugent or something.
God is a dick
i09 has a pretty good summary of why God is a dick here.
Intentional Sex Tort? (Im)practical Exercise
A while back, there was some spirited discussion about “Intentional Sex Torts” and whether misleading someone in order to hook up with them should be actionable. (Post here) Analyze the
Virginia Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down – Meanwhile Kansas is Still a Shit Hole
The Kansas legislature is on track to pass a law that will legalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, under the guise of “religious freedom.” (source) Apparently, the
Temple of Sweetness
By Tatiana von Tauber I grew up watching Shirley Temple as a child. I bet you did too. While we age and time runs from us, death of great icons
RLG Seeks 0-2 Year Associate (Position Filled)
UPDATE: The position has been filled. However, if it is your dream to do this kind of work, I may know of a good firm in Colorado looking for someone.
Knox. Knox. No Justice There.
By Tatiana von Tauber What do you think of this Amanda Knox story? I watched her interview here . It’s moving. I’ve been following the case for years and I
Rest In Slack, Brother
In honor of Cliff Heller, who merged with the infinite on this day in 2006, the Legal Satyricon flag is lowered to half mast and there will be no posts
Miley Cyrus
What do I think of Miley Cyrus’ “performance?” Fuck you. That’s what I think of it. Why was anyone even watching the “MTV” “music” “awards?” Who gives a sweet holy
Sacramento Husband says he was defamed by Cheaterville user
News 10 Sacramento reports that a Sacramento couple says they plan to subpoena Cheaterville to discover the identity of the person who posted the husband’s information on Cheaterville’s website. Randazza,
Cops more likely to kill you than Terrorists
The next time you hear some whining coward (by that, I mean the majority of the American public) apologizing for the loss of our civil liberties in the name of
Why would a Muslim write a book about Christianity?
It isn’t as if Fox News has a high bar for journalistic talent or integrity. Lauren Green, however, seems crappy even for Fox News. Reza Aslan is one of the
Blinded By The War on Terrorism
An op-ed in the Los Angeles Times tells it like it is. Sarah Chayes, a former assistant to the Joint Chiefs of Staff explains how our national obsession with terrorism
When is malpractice a good thing?
Well, never. But, in the case of JK Rowling’s outing as the real “Robert Galbraith,” perhaps it had a sliver lining? Rowling wrote a story under the Galbraith pseudonym. But,
Buzz Aldrin held a "secret" religious ceremony on the moon
Even as an atheist, with a strong belief in the separation of church and state (and a wish that people all over the world would shake off the yoke of
Elizabeth Warren Kicks Ass
Why am I proud to be a Masshole? Because Massholes elected this chick.
Rich people are assholes… scientifically proven?
No, really, watch this. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuqGrz-Y_Lc#at=38]
More thoughts on the Rolling Stone cover photo
My post on the Rolling Stone portrayal of Tsarnev has, to say the least, generated a bit of an emotional response. Much of it positive, but there’s certainly a fair
