Note to self, venue matters! The Proud Boys (PB) were convicted individually, and probably collectively eventually, of conspiring to overthrow the government or interfere with the lawful election process. I will be reading closely to see any juror interviews of their jury. Think about how your average Washington, DC juror would view this case. A notoriously violent thug group comes …
CLARENCE THOMAS WATCH
Ah, Clarence. As we all know, a leopard cannot change its spots. Does anyone know anyone who would like to pay for my children to go to private school even though they are not your children? It seems that this is not worth disclosing if you are C larence. It certainly seems like a stain on the ethical credibility …
A WORD OF WARNING
I am involved with an organization that was about to hold its annual meeting and benefit at the Union League in Philly. As many may know, the Union League club is in the middle of center city, is a lovely club, and has a bit of a George Bush republican type history. While I am not a member, I have …
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO SERVICING A CLIENT
Last week, something happened that had not happened in the past decade in my practice. A prospective client called with a case that was worth $100,000-$200,000. However, it was a slip and fall case and would likely have to go into suit and would resolve with a settlement in 2 years. The client had been through a difficult divorce and …
FOX NEWS / DOMINION
Well, that’s a damn shame. Case is settled for $700 million or so and an apology. My first thought is that I really, really hope that Dominion’s counsel had this on contingency, though I doubt that. Second, I was a bit concerned as to how a company was going to show 1.8 Billion in damages and get a jury to …
JUDICIAL ELECTIONS COMING UP
Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them,” says the LORD. Jeremiah 6:15. I am not much for biblical quotations. But, this quote was on the wall of a church …
Gwyneth Paltrow Park City Skiing Trial Opinion Fumbled by NY Times
An essay in the NY Times by a blogger and digital media strategist about the Gwyneth Paltrow trial misstates just about everything about your typical personal injury lawsuit. The author, Ms. Spiers, thankfully claims no legal degrees or training and is apparently at the NY Times, which I generally respect, for some sort of pop culture view of things. Nevertheless, …
Dominion MSJ v. Fox News: Interesting Development
There was an interesting development last week in the voting machines company’s lawsuit against Fox News. In order to win a case against a broadcaster like Fox for defamation, you have to prove both falsity of what was said and knowledge that the statements were false. Malice aforethought I think is the fancy terms. You have to know that what …
Why Slip and fall Cases Generally Don’t Settle Before Suit Is Filed
In my world, there is a general consensus on the value or certain injuries that allows cases to be routinely settled between plaintiffs’ lawyers and insurance companies. Let’s say hypothetically that a typical fractured arm or wrist with no surgery and no adverse consequences after a period of splinting or casting, and recovery is worth around $45,000. Sometimes more, sometimes …
Your Water Is Dangerous, Whaaaaat?
Recently, I had not heard about the latex spill into the Delaware River and went to my local ACME and found that all the bottled water had been cleaned out. Except, of course, Aquafina which has a serious marketing problem. But that is a separate story. Anyway, here is what happened per the City of Philadelphia. A synthetic latex product …