Category Archives: Law, suits and order

Other people’s legal problems, aside from my own.

The mighty high standards of Miami Beach

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: “This is going to be the best spring break ever,” said Miami Beach’s police chief. “If no one gets hurt and nobody dies, that is a win.”

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Lord of Misrule meets lord of law

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Naomi

A few months ago I ran into my neighbor Jeff, whereupon one of those important hallway conversations ensued. Jeff is a lawyer. An old friend of Michael Cohen, he has been representing Cohen in his court appearances and, thus, had … Continue reading →

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I go out shopping and what does the jury do?

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Naomi

Wham. They deliberated and decided while I was shopping! Didn’t wait for me to get home. And decided in favor of E. Jean Carroll in her defamation damages lawsuit against Trump. For continual defamation. Guy can’t shut up. The number … Continue reading →

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