When arguing politics disguised as “Constitutional interpretation,” many on either side of the divide fall into this same trap: Those SCOTUS decisions we like were the product of “strict constructionism,” while those we dislike we decry as “judicial activism.” The “law” was drafted by humans, enforced by humans, and interpreted by humans. A decision of […]
Civil Law Time Limits A Cheat Sheet for California Lawyers, by California Lawyers Hello Counsellor: Here is a handy guide for quickly reminding yourself about those pesky deadlines that are forever haunting the solo practitioner. BUT, please be advised that this is NOT a substitute for homework, AND YOU MAY NOT RELY on these dates […]
Face it; lawyers are everywhere. And, besides Congress <gag> one place you are sure to find lawyers is in an office, dreaming up snappy little signs and/or notices for the titans of commerce. While they may look harmless enough, the underlying purpose of these pearls of idiocy is to lessen, limit and/or eliminate altogether the […]
WARNING: DON’T READ THE PRODUCT WARNINGS As a lawyer, it’s not easy for me to admit that my profession is to blame for a certain amount of defensive commercial overreaction; in other words, the FOGS (“Fear of Getting Sued”). With simply too many frivolous lawsuits abounding, manufacturers and commercial ventures of all types trip over […]
A whole lot of crazy takes place in courtrooms. As a lawyer I can tell you that no matter how good something may sound the night before, the best laid plans can go horribly awry in open court, and outrageous (and unintended) exchanges occur as a result. Then, of course, there are those occasions when […]