The Trump Show: I am going to sit down and read the trump indictments this weekend just to say I read them. Favorite Song of the Summer: Benee’s Song: Green Honda (watch it below). Get a Microphone!: If you participate in Zoom calls and are required to speak, please get a good microphone for your computer. I use a mic …
So, what is the current state of the Union?
Many of my neusletter readers are professionals and folks with advanced degrees. Many of my clients are middle class or poorer people. The gap between these worlds is rather stark. There was a news item today that binge drinking (5 or more drinks in a sitting) and marijuana use among 35-50 year olds is at record levels and that alcohol …
Things That We Should Change
The state minimum insurance coverage is $15,000. This has not changed for years and is simply unfair to 75% of my clients. Limited tort is simply a scam crafted by the insurers. Don’t have this on your auto insurance. Fetterman should wear a suit to the Senate. I have to wear a suit to Court. I got chastised recently for …
Pan Mass Challenge Completed
I had a nice 200-mile ride across Massachusetts this past weekend. The weather was about 72 degrees and partly sunny, which is perfect weather for cycling. We have raised $50 Million so far as of this weekend and probably will get to $70 Million. Not a bad haul and all rider dollars go to Dana Farber. My team, Brooklyn Love, …
PAN MASS CHALLENGE 2023: DONATE!
This weekend is my annual bicycle trek across Massachusetts. 192 miles of riding over two days. Generally, weather permitting, it is a lovely ride with lots of fit and motivated people. Plus, there are fluffernutter sandwiches at every rest stop and it is generally a fun experience raising money for cancer research. I am in my tenth year of riding …
Would a Trump Conviction Matter to a Trial Lawyer?
Originally published April 4, 2023 Apart from the angry politics on both sides of Trump being indicted and going to trial at some point in the future, there is an interesting issue to appears to my lawyer brain. There has been a lot of bellyaching about why would you bring this case first of all the cases against him? The …
Judge Aileen Cannon, Justices Alito, Thomas et al.: How are Judges Managed, Disciplined, Controlled in our Legal System?
One of the fascinating outgrowths of the Trump presidency was the realization that much of what we take for granted as lawyers and citizens was based upon abiding by long-established norms. So, for example, the president would not bash his own civil servants or judges would be policed by their brethren or superiors. Even judges have bosses. But, post-Trump, things …
Joey Whispers on Tik Tok
If you are not following Joey Whispers on tik tok, you should take a look. It appeals to me because I handle a lot of car accidents. In just about every case I take, liability or negligence is already admitted. It doesn’t make sense to take cases where liability is in question. Joey Whispers drives a dump truck in South …
LAWYER CONUNDRUMS: JUDGE AILEEN CANNON/ BAD LUCK / DEAL WITH IT
So, there is a lot of bellyaching about Judge Cannon being assigned to Trump’s case about hiding classified documents. If she was assigned as most cases are by random computer assignment, then it si just bad luck. But, that is why we have trials. You have to prove your case. Innocent till proven guildty and all that, no matter how …
TREAT WILLIAMS DEATH AND THE LEFT TURN CASE
The actor Treat Williams died yesterday in a motorcycle crash that was probably not his fault. Treat was a staple of my youth and generally seemed like a decent guy living his life in Vermont. He was killed when a driver made a left turn across Williams’ lane of travel and Williams slammed into the car on his motorcycle. These …