Lunch Rush
I’m blogging with what’s left of my lunch hour, so I need to be quick. Three students showed up for last night’s class. The school may well cancel the class if they can’t get at least five. At least I… Continue Reading
Law
Book Review: Imperium
Robert Harris‘ Imperium was released in the U.S. about a month ago. It’s an enjoyable read, particularly for history buffs and political junkies. I certainly enjoyed it. It’s hard to say if there are any spoilers in the review; anyone… Continue Reading
Trial of the Century
Today, I finished a two-day unlawful detainer trial. Two days? You ask. How can an unlawful detainer trial possibly take two days? Well, I’ll tell you. The defendant has the right to propound discovery, which they did. They have the… Continue Reading
Shooting the Messengers
It’s puzzling to me why this isn’t getting more press in the U.S. media. A Palestinian doctor and five nurses from Bulgaria, on a mission in Libya, diagnosed an outbreak of pediatric AIDS in 1999. They were promptly charged with,… Continue Reading
Talk Things Through
One of the really good things about practicing in a law firm instead of being a solo practicioner is that you have resources nearby in other lawyers who do things similar to what you do. We all need a pep… Continue Reading
Bad Ruling From Court
When you file a lawsuit, you need to serve the complaint on the defendant. Then, you need to file what’s called a “proof of service” with the court, to prove that you’ve served the defendant. The court will normally schedule… Continue Reading
Jerry Brown’s Qualifications
The chairmen of five county Republican committees have filed a lawsuit against five (generally heavily-Democratic) county registrars to prevent them from counting votes for Jerry Brown in his campaign for Attorney General. The theory is that Government Code ยง 12503… Continue Reading
The Law of BSG
I am not the only one taking notice of the fact that Battlestar Galactica is one of the best-written shows on television. One guy has suggested that this show is a fantastic lens for analysis of contemporary legal issues. He’s… Continue Reading
Copyright Application
Today I got to do something new at work. The firm has commissioned a map to the courthouse to help our clients get there for the unlawful detainers. One of the partners asked if we could trademark it, and I… Continue Reading
One Way To Find A Job Right Out Of Law School
Great. Twelve years of practice and I’m resigned to the fact that my own political views and lack of religious belief have condemned me to never take a seat on the bench. A price I’m willing to pay to be… Continue Reading