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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. Randazza Legal Group is looking for an associate attorney with 0-2 years of experience. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic about practicing in the areas of First Amendment Law and
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 empathize as sometimes facts lead to conclusions which create illusion, not truth and it is here we discover the depth of trust (and fault), in ourselves and our systems. What
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 today. If you happen to find yourself with a bottle of tequila nearby, I would like to invite you to take a shot (no salt) in his honor. If you
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 fuck about them? A cabal of a few assholes picks their favorite corporate-approved “artists” and sells them to FUCKING SHEEP, and then the sheep are offended/aghast at what some prepackaged
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, who represents Cheaterville, said: “These are claims that nobody has seen since mid-January, and nobody remembers – but they will obtain far more notoriety, credence, and permanence as part of
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 “safety” from “terrorism,” remind them of this fact: You are eight times more likely to be killed by a cop than by a terrorist. (source) It is a little more
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 world’s foremost scholars on the subject of world religions. He recently wrote a book, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth (Amazon). Fox News decided to have Lauren
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 has led to us being less free and less safe. For more than a decade, the U.S. government has been focused on one type of threat above all others: 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, Rowling’s lawyers screwed the pigeon. Chris Gossage, an entertainment lawyer and partner at the law firm Russells, was apparently showing off when he told his wife’s best friend in a
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 superstition), I think this is a pretty cool story. Buzz Aldrin decided to hold his own private communion ceremony in the LEM before walking on the moon. Aldrin silently read
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 amount of disagreement. I think the problem that some people have with the cover is that it has a tendency to humanize Tsarnev. On that cover, you see him as
Say what you want about North Korea
But its propaganda arm seems to have hit it right on the head in this film about American celebrity and consumerism. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irw7SRv-l44] H/T: Rushie UPDATE: It seems that I was fooled. This is not from North Korea. This was created by Slavko Martinov – and seems to be a parody/commentary. Source. Fuckin’ Rushie.
An excuse to dip your testicles in someone's drink
You can taste with your balls! (Source) [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vrmZAXezkhA]
In Which I Learn Enterprise Rent-a-Car is Unethical
I rented a car from Enterprise. DC issued a speeding ticket to that vehicle, claiming it was going 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. Fine: $110. Because it is a rental, the citation went to Enterprise, which did not bother to investigate or contest the citation. They then gave me notice of the citation and a deadline to contest
You get the journalism you deserve, Boston
I’m usually pretty proud to be from Massachusetts. Cradle of Liberty, great education system, almost no country music… Massachusetts is supposed to be one of the places that helps pull the center of the national intellectual curve up a bit. Nevertheless, once and a while, I have an epic facepalm that makes me realize that the place can be wicked
"The Irrationality of Giving Up This Much Liberty to Fight Terror"
Conor Friersdorf breaks it down here. It does make you wonder why we’ll cast the Constitution aside to prevent a statistically insignificant event, meanwhile we’ll let far greater (and preventable) threats continue unchecked.
"Your Papers Please" hits Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan went for a walk in Long Branch, New Jersey. An old white guy walking around a hispanic neighborhood looked “suspicious,” so a cop demanded to see his ID. When he couldn’t produce it, she detained him until his story checked out. (source)
Stupid Comments Should Not Result in Charges
Heard of Justin Carter? (See, e.g., http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/03/tech/social-media/facebook-teen-jail) Apparently, he made a stupid sarcastic comment attempting to joke about shooting up some kids and eating their hearts. It isn’t a real threat against any identifiable person–it even contained an “lol j/k” disclaimer. Yet, the constitutional schoars at the Comal County TX District Attorney’s office (http://www.co.comal.tx.us/cda/index.htm) have kept him in jail for four
