News & Media
Charlie Crist Leaves Republican Party
It looks like Charlie Crist is going to run as an independent. (source). Given that Charlie is a relatively level-headed and mentally stable guy, it seems like a rational move
From the "Thank God Congress Has Nothing Better to Do" Desk: Four U.S. Senators Write Stern Letter to Facebook
by Jason Fischer Plenty of whiny types are up in arms over Facebook’s recent “personalization” improvements, which automatically link fan pages for companies, bands, television shows, etc. to users’ profiles,
Massachusetts School District Says "Why Bother?" To a Stupid Clothing Rule
Here’s something you would never see in Flori-duh. A Central Massachusetts school committee considered a proposal that would ban the display of cleavage, bare midriffs, and exposed underwear — and
"Show Me Your Papers!" – Not new law…
by: Jonathon C.A. Blevins The sky is not falling… The new AZ law requiring law enforcement to inquire as to the legal status of its population is a hot button
Legal blogger Ann Althouse gets skewered
By J. DeVoy, Madison’s second most famous blogger In the land of big egos and petty catfights known as the legal blogosphere, Ann Althouse looms large. Beginning her blog in
Thinspiration: Still legal in the U.S.!
By J. DeVoy While not all speech protected by the First Amendment is palatable, it is valuable. Almost two years ago, France tried to stifle the spread of information about
Largest. Class. Action. Ever.
Yesterday the Ninth Circuit upheld (mostly) a California District Court opinion certifying a nationwide class action against retail giant Wal-Mart. The classes and sub-classes could encompass as many as 1.5
Police Raid Gizmodo Editor's House Over iPhone Leak
by Christopher Harbin For those who haven’t kept up, here’s a recap of this story: 1. Apple engineer loses his iPhone in a bar. 2. Some dude picks it up
I solve the immigration problem
I have never met an illegal immigrant who annoyed me. No, not a single one, and I have met a lot of them. When I hear of people climbing fences
"The assertion that someone is gay is not defamatory"
That’s the holding of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in Murphy v. Millennium Radio Group LLC, No. 08-1743, Op. at 13 (D.N.J. Mar. 31,
Lane Bryant Got Sexy
By Tatiana von Tauber Big may be sexy but it still ain’t easy. Thank you Lane Bryant for showing us that full-figured women can be incredibly sexy as shown here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMxyZQfMmM4] Shame
Immigrant Equality under the Law
As an immigrant myself, I went through all kinds of shit to become a naturalized citizen. I am therefore displeased to see any group of people violating the law with impunity and then receiving special favors.
Time to Rile Up Old People About Copyright
I hadn’t heard of the movie Downfall before I saw the parodies on Youtube. But after I saw a few choice ones, it peeked my interest and I bought it
Comedy Central punts on Muhammad (again)
By J DeVoy Comedy Central edited last night’s South Park, where Matt Stone and Trey Parker again tried to push the envelope and depict the prophet Muhammad on national television.
Marijuana Legalization and Intellectual Property
Reuters reports on the initiative to legalize marijuana in California. (source) The story claims that a lot of people in heavy growing areas are unsure of whether they want the
U.S. v. Stevens and being a vegetarian
Jon Katz has a thought provoking piece on how the U.S. v. Stevens case should make us consider our position on eating animals. I wish for Stevens to be an
Holy Crap! Erin is Blowjob Girl!
I was just watching The Office and realized that Erin is Blowjob Girl! (THis video went viral back in aught seven) UPDATE: Since most visiting this post are new to
Georgetown Law School steps on its dick
I often write about the worthlessness of legal education. Given that I attended Georgetown Law, it doesn’t take a 179 LSAT score to figure out that for the most part,
ABA 100
Oh yeah, that ABA 100 thing that was going on a few months ago. We won. Why am I only getting around to announcing it now? Lulz, of course.
Malpractice Alert! How did you dispose of your last photocopier?
It seems that photocopiers store a lot of data and when you get rid of an old photocopier, you may be giving away privileged information. Source. That’s why I don’t
