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The Mos Eisley of the Blogosphere: a Tribute to the Chicago Cops Over at Blogspot

December 23, 2008 By Joel Rosenberg 8 Comments

Honest, I really wanted to like these guys.  After all, in a little corner of their blog they proudly proclaim (albeit in small letters):When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away. (SCC supports Concealed Carry) Warms me boyish heart, it does. Then again, it would. But, well . . . take a look for yourself; lots of the posts are, well, problematical, although … [Read more...] about The Mos Eisley of the Blogosphere: a Tribute to the Chicago Cops Over at Blogspot

Happy Chanukah

December 22, 2008 By Joel Rosenberg 5 Comments

These eight days ain't about candles performing beyond their published specs. … [Read more...] about Happy Chanukah

“Big Boomers” and “Vest Busters”

December 21, 2008 By Joel Rosenberg 4 Comments

I don't make this stuff up, you know.  So, here we go again.For those who came in late, let's go back to the Assault Weapons Ban.  Passed in 1994, the feature of it that drew most attention from people who don't own guns was the ban on the importation, and manufacture of some scary-looking (to some) kinda sorta military-looking rifles, like this one.  … [Read more...] about “Big Boomers” and “Vest Busters”

Apparently, Plaxico Burress Isn’t a BigLaw Firm in Merger Talks

December 4, 2008 By Joel Rosenberg 4 Comments

... which is what the name sounded like to me.  Lots of those bigname law firms have what are, to my eyes and ears, funny names. Apparently, I'm about the only person in the country not to have previously heard about the famous football player, Plaxico Burress, who achieved even greater fame the other day when he managed to:Clumsily shoot himself in the right thigh with a … [Read more...] about Apparently, Plaxico Burress Isn’t a BigLaw Firm in Merger Talks

Sometimes things end for the best. Maybe.

November 25, 2008 By Joel Rosenberg Leave a Comment

I've been following the pi -- discussion among various folks in the legal blogosphere that was kicked off by this, among other things.  You'll find one part of it here. I find all this stuff fascinating, for a variety of reasons, but it is an acquired taste. For those who haven't hung around, any, either in person or virtually:  criminal defense lawyers might, from … [Read more...] about Sometimes things end for the best. Maybe.

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