Another year rings in and I’m still a lawyer.
Read More »Golfer hit by his ball loses in court
Judging by the lawsuits that keep popping up across the country, the second most favorite thing golfers like to do is sue golf courses for their injuries.
Read More »Hedge funds crash, Apple becomes uncool in 2011
There is an old joke that economists only make predictions so that the weather guys have someone to laugh at. In much the same spirit, once a year this column also makes some predictions — but only so the economists have something to giggle over.
Read More »WikiLeaks founder tests limits of press
For better and for worse, Julian Assange pushes limits. In his work life and his sex life, he stands at the border dividing legal conduct from criminality, though it’s not clear which side of that border he occupies.
Read More »When Yogi comes calling, don’t pick a fight
Just when you realize all the late afternoon naps in the world are not compelling enough to make you eat another piece of turkey this holiday season, I have something that will make you sleep easier at night — thereby making the required afternoon nap superfluous.
Read More »Border patrol’s scope not unlimited
Sometimes doing right causes a person a heap of harm, courtesy of the government. To compound the harm, the person may be without legal redress.
Read More »Ernst & Young is nuts to say Lehman was clean
Two weeks before New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office sued Ernst & Young, a prominent U.S. consulting firm issued a press release touting its ability to help others manage the risk of fraud.
Read More »Alcohol ban once seemed like a good idea, too
Feeling their oats after this year’s election, the Tea Party crowd and like-minded compatriots have another idea for America.
Read More »Rape victims ask, aren’t told about assaults
When a woman volunteers for the U.S. military, she gives up the comfort, safety and freedom of civilian life. This she expects, as do men.
Read More »Recession could well last until 2018
In an era where forecasts by permabears have gotten ample attention and vindication, few are as disturbing as this: a world recession until 2018.
Read More »Figuring time to be served just got harder
“How long am I going to be there?”
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