Author Archive
Longevity in the Law
Texas lawyer Bob Vial spent his 85th birthday working at his law office. Jack Borden, another Texas lawyer, has a few years on “young” Bob. Mr. Borden is still practicing at the age of 102!
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Don’t Plagiarize
The Iowa Supreme Court recently sanctioned a lawyer for plagiarism. The court’s order describes how the bankruptcy judge’s interest was peeked because the lawyer’s briefs were “of unusually high quality.” Need I say more? H/T: The (New) Legal Writer
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Bryan Garner
For those looking to improve their legal writing there is no better source than Bryan Garner. I recommend legal writers view all the videos provided on his website. The interrogated range from Supreme Court justices to practicing lawyers and writers.
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Take a Break
Sometimes you need to take a break from studying.
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The Caffeine Defense
Salon has an article on a Kentucky man who killed his wife and is claiming the caffeine defense. May I recommend the Chewbacca defense instead?
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The $38 Quadrillion Lawsuit
A plaintiff has filed a lawsuit seeking $38 quadrillion. I won’t go into the details, but last time I checked $38 quadrillion was a lot of money.
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Grammar Can Be Fun
Really! Grammar can be fun. Just check out these blogs if you don’t believe me. http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/ http://www.apostropheabuse.com/ HT: Raymond Ward
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