Tag Archives: Constitution

After Life of Trouble and Anger, Footnote Three Says He’s ‘Finally Ready for Prime Time’

Long overshadowed by footnote four, footnote three of the Carolene Products case may soon get his due, with a new fall docudrama on HBO chronicling his long struggle with alcoholism and drug abuse, which began shortly after release of the case. “I’m ready ready for prime time now,” footnote three said in a prepared statement. “I’m a fighter.”

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Tea Party Judge in Nevada Strikes Down U.S. Constitution

A judge in Nevada who identifies himself with the Tea Party has struck down the U.S. Constitution, ruling that it is a “job-killing document of political elites.”

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Despite Ban, Use of Sharia ‘Spreading Like Wildfire’ in Oklahoma

Despite a recent constitutional amendment in Oklahoma that bans courts from considering Sharia in court rulings, courts have appeared to ignore the ban and are actually increasing the use of Islamic law in their interpretations and decisions.

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Jury’s Verdict to Lawyers: “We Don’t Give a F*ck Whether the iPad or Android Tablet is Better”

Having listened to hours of testimony about the iPad and its competitors, a jury returns a verdict of “f#ck off.”

Local Attorney Goes Out of Business After Forgetting to Practice Law

A local attorney acknowledged this week that his law firm failed because he forgot to practice law. It’s the third reported instance this year of “forgetting to practice,” prompting some professional liability insurers to lower insurance rates for newer attorneys because of the lack of potential claims.

New Lawyer Networking Site Promises to Deliver All the Crappy Things the Other Ones Did

A newly launched online lawyer networking site has promised to deliver all the crappy features that every other failed lawyer networking site has delivered, according to lawyers behind the launch.

Lawyer Receives Prestigious Award for Tweeting Excellence

An Alabama lawyer has received one of the top legal awards for professional excellence because of extensive tweeting, a bar association trade magazine reported Wednesday.

Scientists Identify Part of Brain That Lies Fallow When Wife is Around

With potentially massive legal ramifications, scientists in Nova Scotia have identified the portion of the male human brain that lies fallow when the person’s wife is within earshot. The finding comes after three years of study into the odd human behavior that was informally known as “the dude cloud.”

Experts Predict “Strong Growth” in Lawyers Debating Merits of iPad

Legal practice management and technology experts are predicting “continued strong growth” in the new legal subspecialty known as “is the iPad a good tool for lawyers,” according to a report released yesterday from Shiny Things Daily.