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Supreme Court Haiku

The Law of the Land in Seventeen Syllables.

http://supremecourthaiku.com/blog1/

Jun 17
Salinas v. Texas (June 17, 2013)

Salinas v. Texas (June 17, 2013)

Failure to answer Before Miranda invoked May use at trial Opinion
Jun 16
Tarrant Regional Water District v. Hermann (June 13, 2013)

Tarrant Regional Water District v. Hermann (June 13, 2013)

Texas needs water Oklahoma won’t give it Compact does not help Opinion
Jun 15
United States v. Davila (June 13, 2013)

United States v. Davila (June 13, 2013)

Need not vacate plea Despite judge’s involvement When no prejudice Opinion

Rank this Week: 195

Above the Law

A legal tabloid that provides news and gossip about the profession's colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.

http://abovethelaw.com/

Jun 17
Non-Sequiturs: 06.17.13

Non-Sequiturs: 06.17.13

* An Iowa lawyer is disciplined for billing a mentally ill vet for attending his birthday party. In his defense, I wouldn’t want to go to a client’s birthday without getting paid either. [Omaha World-Herald] * A new book tackles…
Jun 17
You Don’t Sound ‘Jaded’ on Law School Debt, You Sound Like a Law Professor

You Don’t Sound ‘Jaded’ on Law School Debt, You Sound Like a Law Professor

If you’re already in debt, what’s the harm in adding a few thousand dollars on top? It’s just a drop in the bucket. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Bar exam prep…
Jun 17
Who Is The Richest Supreme Court Justice? A Net Worth Ranking

Who Is The Richest Supreme Court Justice? A Net Worth Ranking

The smallest justice may have the biggest net worth — plus how the other eight stack up…. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Anthony Kennedy, Anthony M. Kennedy, Antonin…

Rank this Week: 58

But I Do Have a Law Degree

A lawyer turned stay at home mom chronicles life after law firms.

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/

Jun 17
A Solo Date

A Solo Date

I've never been one to be self conscious about doing things alone. I have no problem dining alone, and in fact, I actually relish the rare opportunity I get to sit at a bar with a book, an appetizer and a glass of wine. I also…
Jun 13
Up and Away

Up and Away

Last month I announced my partnership with OTC Safety. As part of that partnership, every few weeks I'll be posting on how to use over the counter medicines safely, particularly with little ones running around. And it's all…
Jun 11
On the Side of the Road

On the Side of the Road

A few years back Above the Law ran a story about a mom partner at Kaye Scholer who left her kids at the side of the road. Apparently, they were bickering and the mom had had enough - she dropped them off in downtown White…

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Lowering the Bar

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/

Jun 17
The Photo-Booth Idea Was Bad Enough to Begin With

The Photo-Booth Idea Was Bad Enough to Begin With

... even before you posed with the stolen item. The Capital Gazette reported on Saturday that police were searching for the pictured group of young people in connection with a case of alleged credit-card fraud. A woman reported she had...
Jun 16
Michael Jackson's Ghost Testifies His Death Was an Accident

Michael Jackson's Ghost Testifies His Death Was an Accident

It testified over objection, of course, but the objection was apparently overruled. As you may recall, Jackson died in 2009 from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol, given to him by Dr. Conrad Murray. Murray was convicted of involuntary…
Jun 15
Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Here's a Copyright Lawsuit, Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Here's a Copyright Lawsuit, Happy Birthday to You

I don't know that I'd call this "a lawsuit for the ages," like the New York Times does. But that's mainly because around here that title is reserved for the four-year struggle over a $65 million legal claim that the...

Rank this Week: 135

South Florida Lawyers

Devoted to the civil litigators of South Florida, their goings and doings, their peculiarities and personalities, all done with humor, love, jealousy, snark and just a little bit of class.

http://southfloridalawyers.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
Gin Gibson Windsurfing Bo Derek Time!

Gin Gibson Windsurfing Bo Derek Time!

Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Gin Gibsons sexy Israelis Hitler Alfred E. Neumann windsurfing Bo Derek bunker denizen coffee swilling Judge Schwartz Captain America Alan Kluger AMAZING!Enjoy the break,…
Jun 14
The Longest Day

The Longest Day

Happy Friday all, and thanks for putting up with us on the B-Team this week. This was the most fun I've had since those drag queen parties at Red Square ended 13 years ago. Are you buying it? I hope not. Those parties were a blast. In…
Jun 14
Spencer Hates Decks said...

Spencer Hates Decks said...

A little gem from our comments today...Collapsed deck at Aventura bar. Can a Spencer video be far behind?Fade in: Collapsed deck at Shuckers: Overlap: An Ambulance, a doctor in a white coat, a person is a hospital bed with a leg…

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Legal Juice

Features a daily dose of odd cases and strange laws. By John B. Mesirow.

http://www.legaljuice.com/

Jun 16
Cop's New Diet Leads To Grow House Bust - Really

Cop's New Diet Leads To Grow House Bust - Really

It was a bad day for these growers when a certain police officer decided to go on a high-protein diet as part of a body building regimen. Huh? Here's why, as reported by web.orange.uk: "[Leicester police officers] asked their colleague in the…
Jun 15
The Most Unusual Criminal Gang Ever?

The Most Unusual Criminal Gang Ever?

These women knew that they were virtually untouchable by the police. Why? Because they were pregnant (or suckling)! Per the Qianjiang Evening News (via ChinaDaily): A group of 46 pregnant women were arrested and prosecuted for theft in…
Jun 14
You NEVER Mess With Any Mother When Her Young Are Nearby!

You NEVER Mess With Any Mother When Her Young Are Nearby!

If you thought The Juice was referring to an animal, you're right - a homo sapien. In the future, this dude will likely walk around the lake to avoid a mother duck and her ducklings. As reported by khou.com: [A Baytown mother] and her sons…

Rank this Week: 128

Duhaime's LawMag

Features legal news and opinion on broad range of justice and law topics.

http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag.aspx

Jun 14
Active Euthanasia Law Lands in Canada

Active Euthanasia Law Lands in Canada

Quebec grabs the attention of legal thinkers by tabling a proposed law that would legalize active eu...
Jun 9
Judge Yeshaya's Judicial Monstrosity

Judge Yeshaya's Judicial Monstrosity

Now-former Israeli judge Nissim Yeshaya's words are unspeakable.
Jun 8
Albert Einstein: Family Law Relativity

Albert Einstein: Family Law Relativity

The world’s greatest mind neglected the plain evidence that the law, too, was relative.

Rank this Week: 4979

Tilting the Scales

Common-Sense Lawyers Share Advice for Business Owners & Executives

http://lrmlawblog.com/tilt

May 29
Justice! – The Case for Expedited Trial

Justice! – The Case for Expedited Trial

Royal Pane, owner of A Pane in the Glass, fabricates high performance windows for commercial buildings. The good news? Business is going through the roof. The bad news? Royal’s delinquent receivables are climbing daily. A Pane in the…
May 29
Gentlemen, Start Your Video

Gentlemen, Start Your Video

Billy Bob Cooter is spending a Sunday doing what he loves most – attending a NASCAR race to watch his favorite driver Ricky Bobby pilot the #26 Wonder Bread car. It’s a close and exciting race as the drivers begin the final…
Apr 29
Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

Three years ago, Tilting told tales of oil spill legal problems suffered by Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Wok Ann chu-gumm Seafood Restaurants, Chef Red Fishy and Bishop Carp. Tilting predicted class action lawsuits against British…

Rank this Week: 4633

ANTICIPATETHIS.com

A patent law blog providing thought-provoking commentary . . . with a dash of irreverent humor. By Jake Ward.

http://anticipatethis.wordpress.com

May 27
Memorial Day 2013 – Memorial Marker Patent.

Memorial Day 2013 – Memorial Marker Patent.

U.S. Patent No. 8,209,891: Memorial marker. JW Note: Memorial Day in the United States is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We wish all of our readers a safe and happy…
May 17
After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP), Version 2.0.

After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP), Version 2.0.

The USPTO issued the following press release today, concerning the After Final Consideration (AFC) pilot program, which allows Examiners and Patent Applicants additional opportunities to reach agreement when the status of an…
May 1
Importance of Using a Registered Patent Practitioner.

Importance of Using a Registered Patent Practitioner.

Most anyone who has been involved in the filing of a patent application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will tell you this – the patenting process is complicated. It is full of strange rules. To make…

Rank this Week: 3108

The Legal Satyricon

Occasionally irreverent thoughts on the law. By Professor Marc J. Randazza.

http://randazza.wordpress.com

May 12
First Amendment vs. Disabilities Act

First Amendment vs. Disabilities Act

(From Charles Platt) Is this a real threat, or just posturing? The ADA has already been extended far beyond the areas in which is was first designed to apply. I can certainly imagine regulations compelling web sites to be “equally…
May 11
Jonas Williams: If you are a process server, you damn well better not lie on your service affidavit

Jonas Williams: If you are a process server, you damn well better not lie on your service affidavit

This is, in the grand scheme of things, not a very important case. However, to a lot of people, it might be. There was a process server operating in San Diego by the name of Jonas Williams. Instead of actually serving the people he was asked…
May 10
Rakofsky v. The Internet – LINK FIXED

Rakofsky v. The Internet – LINK FIXED

The long saga of Rakofsky v. The Internet is over (at least for now). The Order is here. Stay tuned, I’d imagine that there will be an appeal. The order is a bit soft, but the findings of fact are devastating. Filed under: misc

Rank this Week: 2995

Yes, We're Together

Two lawyers challenging the assumptions and assuming the challenges of interracial love in the 21st century.

http://www.yesweretogether.com/

May 7
I Speak For Myself, And I'm Talking Taboo

I Speak For Myself, And I'm Talking Taboo

When Enuma Okoro asked about my interest in contributing a short essay on what remains unspeakable at the intersection of my faith and gender, in my mind I said: Shoot! Girl! You ain't got to ask me twice! But my actual email…
Apr 23
Why Boston?

Why Boston?

It's been kind of a rough week. Many of you know that most of my hilariously frustrating experiences in an interracial relationship take place in the city I call home: Boston, Massachusetts. I've mentioned the Boston Marathon in a…
Dec 22
Cornball Brothas: 2 Robs Don't Make a Right

Cornball Brothas: 2 Robs Don't Make a Right

After six years of marriage, I've made peace with the fact that every time I turn on my television, it will be on ESPN. Doesn't matter what day; doesn't matter what time of day. As the wife of an avid sports fan (who assures me, "It…

Rank this Week: 761

Law Law Land

A lawyer's look at the weird, wacky, wonderful world of the entertainment industry. By Greenberg Glusker.

http://www.lawlawlandblog.com/

Nov 21
Magic Turkey Lawsuit

Magic Turkey Lawsuit

There is a lot to be thankful for in Los Angeles this Thanksgiving. As I’m sure we can all agree, near the top of the list is the Lakers’ recent acquisition of superstars Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, as well as team USA Coach Mike…
Nov 16
Who’s Got the White Lightning?

Who’s Got the White Lightning?

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to travel through the great southern states of America, you will learn two things. First, southern hospitality is real — no, the nice man asking “how is your day, miss?” is not going to ask for…
Nov 8
Haunted House Doesn’t Scare Off Filmmaker

Haunted House Doesn’t Scare Off Filmmaker

Many people consult with psychics. Not an unusual thing to do (certainly not in California). But not a lot of people spend the next 38 years adding rooms to their houses because the soothsayer said spirits would kill them if construction…

Rank this Week: 3962

Say What?! Judge Jerry Buchmeyer's…

Say What?! Judge Jerry Buchmeyer's weblog of classic legal humor.

Real life Texas Courtroom Humor. From U.S. Federal District Judge Jerry Buchmeyer (Northern District of Texas).

http://www.texasbar.com/saywhat/weblog/

Nov 21
December 1997 - I Did a Buchmeyer

December 1997 - I Did a Buchmeyer

From Jeffrey Hirt of Houston, this excerpt from his examination of the present wife of his client:Q. Gina, how long have you known your stepdaughters?A. Actually, since before they were born. When Joan was still pregnant.Mr. Hirt: I'll send…
Nov 20
September 2007 - That's How Vegas Work

September 2007 - That's How Vegas Work

Ryan Morris, who is a second-year law student at the University of Texas, was working for a small firm in Austin when he came across this excerpt in a deposition from a probate case where a party was testifying about his bank account:A. I…
Nov 19
May 1985 - Were You in the Military Service?

May 1985 - Were You in the Military Service?

Q. How far did you get in the service? It was in the Army, wasn't it? A. Yes, sir, the Army. Q. How far did you get? A. Over to the South Pacific.

Rank this Week: 1551

Mr. Law School

Covers Sam E. Goldberg's law school experience.

http://mrlawschool.com/blog/

Nov 7
Ny Bar Exam Results Video

Ny Bar Exam Results Video

The wait is offcially over! The NY Bar Exam Results have been released.
Jul 29
Mr. Bar Exam Episodes 1 through 9

Mr. Bar Exam Episodes 1 through 9

Week 9 Bar Exam Week 8 Bar Exam Week 7 Bar Exam Week 6 Bar Exam
May 15
Law School Graduation

Law School Graduation

Once you’re out of law school, it may pull you back in.

Rank this Week: 4024

Legal Blog Atlanta

Covers Atlanta legal news. By Larsen + Teusink.

http://legalblogatlanta.com

Aug 1
The Short Sale Series – The Short Sale Credit Score Myth

The Short Sale Series – The Short Sale Credit Score Myth

Homeowners answer with a fairly common refrain whenever asked why they are considering going the short sale route. While it is true that some feel they have a duty to try and honor their agreement with the lender, the … Continue reading…
Jul 30
The Short Sale Series – Is Short Sale a Smart Option in Georgia?

The Short Sale Series – Is Short Sale a Smart Option in Georgia?

As Atlanta and the State of Georgia enter the fifth year of the residential mortgage meltdown, one would hope that information about the options available to troubled borrowers would be widely available. Unfortunately, based on the calls…
Feb 3
Business Reporting Expense Update

Business Reporting Expense Update

It now appears that businesses will no longer have to adhere to the stringent 1099 reporting requirements under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), as noted last week on this blog. Yesterday, the U.S.…

Rank this Week: 4536

Sweet Hot Justice

Provides a down-and-dirty, entertaining inside look at BigLaw and beyond.

http://www.sweethotjustice.com

Jul 27
The Truth Is Out, Ladies: Your Long Hair Is Killing Your Career

The Truth Is Out, Ladies: Your Long Hair Is Killing Your Career

Women: Pay attention, this is important. Especially for you old ones (and by “old” I mean over 30 but not yet 40. Women 40 and over: Can you even read anymore at your age? I’ll just refer to you as “pre-dead…
Mar 1
BigLaw Bros: Why Slam Pieces Don’t Want You

BigLaw Bros: Why Slam Pieces Don’t Want You

Bros of BigLaw, I love you, but I’m worried about you. You’re confused. You’re angry. And you should be. You’ve been told, by each other, that cementing your place as a certified cog in the BigLaw cash wheel would lead to a…
Dec 14
Translating Your Annual Review: What Partners Really Mean

Translating Your Annual Review: What Partners Really Mean

[The excerpt below is part of an article that was written by yours truly and originally published on TechnoLawyer's BigLaw newsletter on December 13, 2010] The end of the year is right around the corner, folks. And if you’re an associate…

Rank this Week: 4418

Legal Antics

Chronicles legal humor. By Nicole Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/legalantics/

Aug 8
Yo, he's busy.

Yo, he's busy.
Aug 3
Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.

Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.

Hat tip: Ken Ashman
Aug 1
It's a common mistake.

It's a common mistake.

Rank this Week: 2543

Outlaw Mom's Blawg

Covers the dilemmas facing the lawyer mom and the struggle to achieve the ever elusive state of being called work-life balance.

http://lawyer-mom.com/

Jun 28
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: What Working Moms Really Think About Stay-At-Home-Mom

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: What Working Moms Really Think About Stay-At-Home-Mom

Over the past two years I’ve been debating the pros and cons of being a stay at home mom or stay at work mom and have picked the brains of countless other working moms who have already waded through this dilemma or are currently struggling…
Jun 7
WIPLA June Cocktail and Networking Reception (6/9)

WIPLA June Cocktail and Networking Reception (6/9)

Join WIPLA at MacArthur Park Restaurant in Palo Alto from 5:30-7:30 p.m. this Thursday (6/9) for cocktails and friendly networking with your fellow female intellectual property litigators from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Jun 7
Hot Topics in Blog, Social Network and Internet Law (6/8)

Hot Topics in Blog, Social Network and Internet Law (6/8)

Join Ian C. Ballon, Author (E-Commerce and Internet Law: Treatise with Forms 2d Edition) and Internet and IP litigator (Greenberg Traurig LLP) and Santa Clara Law School Professor Eric Goldman for a free breakfast seminar on Hot Topics in…

Rank this Week: 3279

Courtoons

Daily Legal Cartoons. By David Mills.

http://www.courtoons.net

Jan 28
Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday, January 28, 2011
Jan 20
Friday, January 21, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011
Jan 20
Classic Courtoon

Classic Courtoon

It’s been a while. Here are ten classic courtoons from the past…

Rank this Week: 2168

A Criminal Waste of Space

An irreverant look at legal matters. By Justice William W. Bedsworth.

http://www.acriminalwasteofspace.net/

Nov 5
My Retirement: Pucks, Ducks, and Yuck

My Retirement: Pucks, Ducks, and Yuck

Well, it's official. The retirement papers are filed, I've said goodbye to my colleagues, and turned in my ID card. I may come back on assignment sometime, but basic...
Nov 5
Finally -- A Judging Job I can Handle

Finally -- A Judging Job I can Handle

I think I've found my calling. &...
Aug 1
A Ticket to Walk: Cap'n Crunch and the Other Terrorist

A Ticket to Walk: Cap'n Crunch and the Other Terrorist

I think I may have underestimated the Pepsi Cola people. This would, after all, be an easy thing to do. About all we see of Pepsi is that red-white-and-blue beachball logo, and it's hard to take them seriously as an evil empire when all they…

Rank this Week: 2480

Legally Drawn

Cartoon blog commenting on law, law schoo, law firms and pretty much anything legal. By Vasanth Sarathy.

http://legallydrawn.wordpress.com

Oct 10
Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Hey everyone! Just wanted to remind you folks that Legally Drawn cartoons are now located at LEGALLY DRAWN Click here to subscribe to the new RSS feed. Please feel free to post comments or send me a note about your thoughts on law, humor and…
Oct 10
Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Hey everyone! Just wanted to remind you folks that Legally Drawn cartoons are now located at LEGALLY DRAWN Click here to subscribe to the new RSS feed. Please feel free to post comments or send me a note about your thoughts on law, humor and…
Oct 4
NEW HOME: www.legallydrawn.com

NEW HOME: www.legallydrawn.com

All new cartoons, together with all your favorites, will now be available in its new dot-com home at LEGALLY DRAWN If you are an RSS feed person, then click here to subscribe to the new feed: Comics RSS. Thanks to all of you for your support…

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Sean Carter's Lawpsided View of…

Sean Carter's Lawpsided View of the Law

Random musings about the state of the law and the legal profession. By Sean Carter.

http://lawhumorist.blogspot.com/

Aug 29
Congratulations, Survivors!

Congratulations, Survivors!

You did it! I must confess that, not even in my wildest fantasies, did I think that NINE of you would finish the contest (of course, that's partly because blawgs don't usually make it into my wildest fantasies but that's too much…
Aug 25
A Nail Biter

A Nail Biter

It's now 10:30 pm on the west coast and all of our remaining blawgs have current posts except for Wags Outside. Will we lose another contestant after so many days of flawless and fearless blogging? The anticipation is killing me ...
Aug 20
Just One Down This Week

Just One Down This Week

We finally lost our first castaway this week -- Izzie of Only 3 Years. She missed Wednesday's post although I wouldn't hold it against her considering that she is in the midst of traveling half way across the world to start law school.…

Rank this Week: 2337

Legal Humor Blog

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.legalhumorblog.com/

Mar 20
Tales from a Tennessee Courtroom

Tales from a Tennessee Courtroom

Jake Warner: Auntie, let's have some fun today.
Feb 18
They Really Said It!

They Really Said It!

Jake Warner: Auntie, as good as lawyer jokes can be, nothing is ever quite as funny as very stupid -- but very real -- courtroom comments.Auntie Nolo: And the lower the court, the better the humor.
Feb 2
Hard Times Humor

Hard Times Humor

Jake Warner: Auntie, what's up?

Rank this Week: 3603

Overheard in Law School

In the style of Overheard in New York, solicits and publishes humorous eavesdropped quotes from law school.

http://overheardinlawschool.blogspot.com/

Feb 24
Ha Ha Ha...Ewww

Ha Ha Ha...Ewww

3L: Have you heard about "There Will Be Blood?" . . . Yeah, it's a period piece.
Feb 13
Sometimes Words Suffice

Sometimes Words Suffice

3L: Get your camera ready, we're about to see that fat lady's butt cheeks.
Feb 7
Well Hello, Mr.Fancypants.

Well Hello, Mr.Fancypants.

District Attorney: I think we'll just wait for the officer to get here, then we'll go ahead and try the case.3L: But if I try it and we don't win, it'll count as a loss.Judge: No, no, no...do not start counting wins and losses.3L: That's the…

Rank this Week: 2855

Advice, tips and musings regarding law school and life thereafter from a former trial lawyer (and guest bloggers), now Director of Public Service Programs at the North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, NC.

http://lawschoolsuccessandcareers.blogspot.com/

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