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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…

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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/

May 22
Nationwide Layoff Watch: Bad News From Boston

Nationwide Layoff Watch: Bad News From Boston

In the words of one expert, “given the rise of the machines, human labor is worth less and less in the marketplace.” Cue the latest news in staff layoffs…. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a…
May 22
District Attorney and Major TV Network Sued Over Stupid Reality Show

District Attorney and Major TV Network Sued Over Stupid Reality Show

A reality show about a district attorney may violate campaign finance laws, Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Abe George, Anthony Weiner, Brooklyn D.A., campaign finance, CBS, Charles…
May 22
The Worst LL.M. Programs… In The World

The Worst LL.M. Programs… In The World

LL.M. programs are generally useless, but these are useless and funny… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Law School Deans, Law Schools, LL.M, LL.M.s, LLMs, Rankings,…

Rank this Week: 28

ANTICIPATETHIS.com

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

http://anticipatethis.wordpress.com

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…
Apr 30
They Invented What? (No. 228)

They Invented What? (No. 228)

U.S. Patent No. 6,145,506: Decorative penile wrap. What is claimed is: 1. A decorative penile wrap mountable about a human penis for stimulative, non-intercourse use comprising: a sheath sized for encircling a human penis, the sheath having a…

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But I Do Have a Law Degree

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

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/

May 21
The Seven of U

The Seven of U

When I was in college I had six best friends. I know that sounds all cheesy and sorority like (and it kind of was). But the fact is, there was a group of seven of us that more or less spent four years together. We lived…
May 17
Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

When I found out I was pregnant a couple of months ago I made a promise to myself not to turn this blog into a pregnancy rant. I mean, who wants to read that? For leisure? I have stuck to it. Until today. Allow me to…
May 14
A Co-Parent

A Co-Parent

As is typical, my trip to Disney World has been followed by a bad case of post-vacation depression. This tends to happen every time I return from a trip, to varying degrees. I'm used to it, and I'm prepared for it.…

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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…

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Duhaime's LawMag

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

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

May 15
Ferry Sinks - Acting Captain Convicted for Criminal Negligence

Ferry Sinks - Acting Captain Convicted for Criminal Negligence

Circa 2013, the captain of a ferry is convicted for criminal negligence causing death. Not in the th...
Apr 5
North Dakota Abortion Law Stirs Hornet Nest

North Dakota Abortion Law Stirs Hornet Nest

North Dakota enters God territory, throws gas on explosive abortion debate.
Mar 26
A Supreme Court of Canada With a View

A Supreme Court of Canada With a View

The gorgeous Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa plods through long, eyesore constructio...

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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: 4917

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/

Rank this Week: 3915

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.

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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.…

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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?

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Legal Juice

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

http://www.legaljuice.com/

May 21
Nothing Beats Luck - Just Ask This Woman ...

Nothing Beats Luck - Just Ask This Woman ...

This Florida woman has never been luckier. Actually, her estranged husband was lucky too. What is The Juice talking about? Check this out, from the Hillsborough County [Florida] Sheriff's Office:On May 19, 2013 at approximately 1:27 a.m., the…
May 20
You Did What To Try To Collect $100 Debt?

You Did What To Try To Collect $100 Debt?

Dude could have earned $100 many times over with all the effort he put into trying to collect $100 he claims a woman owes him. As reported at www.phillyburbs.com: A Falls man is accused of sending a woman 75 text messages threatening to set…
May 19
A License To Drive Without A License?

A License To Drive Without A License?

Yes, there is such a thing. Just ask this young man. As reported by The Arab Times: A GCC youth, who is the son of a diplomat, has been released after being arrested for the third time for driving without a drivers’ license, reports…

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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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Lowering the Bar

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/

May 21
Accused Mustard Vandal and Dog-Puncher Grabs a Couple of Brews During Pursuit

Accused Mustard Vandal and Dog-Puncher Grabs a Couple of Brews During Pursuit

The recent exploits of one Florida man (via the great Twitter feed @_FloridaMan): The bizarre string of incidents began at about 2 a.m. Sunday when a neighbor called police and reported seeing a man climbing up to the second floor...
May 20
Official State Crap: California

Official State Crap: California

Official state nickname: The Golden State. Official state mineral: gold. Official state motto: "Eureka" (Greek for "I have found it," the "it" in this case probably being gold). Official state flower: the golden…
May 18
On Second Thought, Don't Pick Up Any Hatchet-Waving Hitchhikers at All

On Second Thought, Don't Pick Up Any Hatchet-Waving Hitchhikers at All

You may remember Kai, the oddball hitchhiker who became a hero of sorts after he saved a woman in California from an attacker by going after that guy with a hatchet he happened to be carrying. See "Axe-Wielding Hitchhiker Dude...

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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: 2660

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: 5050

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/

May 21
One of these things is not like the other...

One of these things is not like the other...

Remember that song on Sesame Street? "One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn't belong. Can you tell which thing is not like the others. By the time I finish my song?"Looking through the mountains of…
May 21
Spencer Aronfeld = La Muerte!

Spencer Aronfeld = La Muerte!

I don't speak much Spanish, so I hope I got the headline right.
May 20
Joint Post by Justice Building, South Florida Lawyers, and Southern District of Florida Blogs!

Joint Post by Justice Building, South Florida Lawyers, and Southern District of Florida Blogs!

You lose your rights, not with a bang, but with a whimper. One small encroachment after another. A bureaucrat pushes the edges here, a prosecutor challenges the boundaries in a few cases there. No one says or does anything and then you…

Rank this Week: 216

Supreme Court Haiku

The Law of the Land in Seventeen Syllables.

http://supremecourthaiku.com/blog1/

May 22
Sebelius v. Cloer (May 20, 2013)

Sebelius v. Cloer (May 20, 2013)

Untimely request For vaccine compensation Can get lawyers’ fees Opinion
May 21
PPL Corp. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (May 20, 2013)

PPL Corp. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (May 20, 2013)

U.K. “windfall tax” Foreign excess profits tax Credit can be claimed Opinion
May 20
City of Arlington, Texas v. F.C.C. (May 20, 2013)

City of Arlington, Texas v. F.C.C. (May 20, 2013)

F.C.C. may set Deadline for states to approve Wireless towers Opinion

Rank this Week: 350

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…

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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: 737

Tilting the Scales

Common-Sense Lawyers Share Advice for Business Owners & Executives

http://lrmlawblog.com/tilt

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…
Apr 29
The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

Rose Pettle is the owner of Florist Gump, a chain of flower shops throughout Texas. Ever the entrepreneur, Rose launched Bloomarama.com, an internet business selling many floral items in her brick and mortar stores. Bloomarama.com…
Mar 8
Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

Stressed out from her job as the manager of Brewed Awakening, a Houston-area coffee shop, Mary Jane Blunt heads to Colorado with her family for a well-deserved Spring Break ski vacation. Blunt is excited to learn that Colorado recently…

Rank this Week: 1721

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: 2003

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