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• Blogging in the courtroom

  Staff Writer | April 29, 2006 9:11 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  The concept of blogging has become an outlet for creativity, as well as a source of information for the web surfer. However, a San Francisco Judge was recently angered by one lawyer's blogging. As Law.com reports"according to Judge Karnow's ruling, Attorney Kuo, at various points called his opposing counsel "chicken" when she asked for a continuance, directly alluded to her with some posting...

• The Independence of Judges

  Staff Writer | April 16, 2006 8:00 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Violence against Judges is on the rise. So much so that some Judges now carry a concealed weapon for fear that they will face retaliation for prior judicial decisions. At many courtrooms, Judges now feel the need to park in secure areas and be protected by airport like security.Recently, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) stated that there might be a connection between the violence against Judges and...

• Cruise Ship Responsibility

  Staff Writer | April 14, 2006 8:30 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Cruise ship discussion at a dinner table usually divides groups in three categories: 1) those who have cruised and enjoyed it, 2) those who have cruised and have a sea sickness story, and 3) everyone else who has never cruised. Usually, the discussion of a cruise ship always begins and end with how much food is available on the ship. Rarely do we think about whether or not a cruise is safe....

• The Silent Tort Reform

  Staff Writer | April 12, 2006 10:39 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Years ago, the Republican party prided itself on limiting the federal government's intrusion into our lives. One legislator joked, "No free man is safe, when the legislature is in session." In many instances, Republicans would take the position that states should have the right to legislate relating to their citizens. This was consistent with the Federalist and what was wrong with governance by...