The “Old Codger Lawyer,” a species of lawyer that is at least two generations behind but still proudly unaware of it.
Amoeba Racing and 4 Other Idiotic Law Firm Team-Building Exercises
Most team-building exercises work well, like tailgating in a parking lot before a partner’s big ERISA trial. But others are not such a good idea.
CLE: The Malignant Tumor of the Legal Profession
As a nod to my upcoming CLE requirement deadline, I made a short list of things I’ve actually learned over the course of my big firm legal career.
Most Ridiculous Celebrity Lawsuit of the Week: Bo Bice Upset With Popeyes Over “White Boy” Comment
Bo Bice’s bid for relevance includes having a sad while getting some Popeye’s chicken.
Tales from the Trenches: An End to the Mollycoddling
Inexplicably, after many years of higher education and a semi-successful career, law school sounded like a great idea. Please enjoy this column, dedicated to documenting the results of that “great” idea. The break is over, and what started out last semester as an enjoyable diversion from real life now has the feel of routine. Does…
Most Ridiculous Celebrity Lawsuit of the Week: Kardashians Fight Blac Chyna Over Family Name
There has been some shit going down in Kardashian-land as of late, no? From Kim’s Paris robbery to Kanye’s hospital stay for “exhaustion” to the birth of Rob’s first child. It must’ve been a very interesting holiday season in Calabasas. The whirlwind of drama that is Rob’s life is challenging to follow. The one-time recluse…
Most Ridiculous Celebrity Lawsuit of the Week: Sofia Vergara Sued by Frozen Embryos
Every kid fights with his or her parents. But this saga takes that rite of passage to a whole new (icky) level. Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is being sued by her frozen embryos. But wait, it gets worse. They’ve been named “Emma” and “Isabella.” Backstory: Before she married Joe Manganiello in 2015, Sofia was…
How Do You Really Feel: Public Reviews of the Legal Profession
Yes, you would normally be reading all about the trials and tribulations of law school, but since the semester is over, we thought you’d enjoy the most absurd reviews of members of our esteemed profession we could find instead. When you hear “Pensacola, Florida” you probably don’t think, “great lawyers.” According to Yelp, you’re probably…
Most Ridiculous Celebrity Lawsuit of the Week: Melania Trump Threatens to Sue Over Use of Image
Another day, another Trump family lawsuit. The next four years are going to be “spirited,” don’t you think? Hubby Don isn’t the only member of this clan who is knee-high in litigation. That’s right, the future first lady… Future. First. Lady. Fu-tu-re firrrsst la-dy… As we were saying, now that Melania Trump is going to…
Proper Care and Feeding of Your Law Student During the Holidays
Beware: Failure to follow these rules may cause your law student to bite.