Tag Archives: role of judges

The Judge: what is wrong with this picture?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Naomi

I thank the Brennan Center for handing me this remarkably appalling piece of news — aside from the title, the bolding is mine: Lawyers and Law Firms Dominate Nevada District Court Campaign Fundraising A five-month investigation by KLAS-TV Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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Finding a lawyer: must you evaluate a potential lawyer for his (lack of) socks?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Naomi

Last time I noticed that not wearing socks was a haberdashery fetish was when I worked in the film business. But thanks to Lowering the Bar, we know there’s a judge who doesn’t like the look on lawyers: COMES NOW … Continue reading →

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Discovery: A federal judge benchslaps some lawyers

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Naomi

Ah, discovery, that wondrous period in a lawsuit that never, ever seems to end. When you never seem to get what you asked for, when the defendants misbehave during depositions…and I could go on and on. Except my lawsuit is … Continue reading →

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