My mother used to take care of my father, who has a lot of medical problems. Five weeks ago, when she got sick, I moved in with my dad to take care of him. The plan was that I'd stay with him until mom got back, and we'd see what happens then, but instead my mother died. I'm still taking care of my father, but it has become increasingly clear that this situation is untenable. I … [Read more...] about Whew
Whew
Coming Soon: How to Cross-Examine Witnesses
I've just started a new project that I'm really excited about. I'm about to start a 12-part series explaining the best techniques for lawyers to use when cross examining witnesses. Among the topics I'll be addressing: Civil Trials and Criminal Trials: What's the Difference? How to Sneak Your Theory of the Case Into Your Questions For the State's Witness. When to Strenuously … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: How to Cross-Examine Witnesses
Videoblog: Looking for Lawyers in All the Wrong Places
(Alternate title: The Return of Mumbles) I'm taking another shot at videoblogging. This is just a random story about some legal stuff on the web. (This was supposed to go up yesterday morning, but I had technical difficulties.) Here are some of the links mentioned: Gary's review of Dollhouse. Joel's story about his daughter. Million-dollar legal advice. Just Cause Law … [Read more...] about Videoblog: Looking for Lawyers in All the Wrong Places
Fourth Amendment Crazy Talk…Not
I just caught a video of a crazy Fox News guy ranting about the government. The sad thing is that he's Judge Andrew Napolitano, and we need more crazy judges like him. He was speaking at a Reason conference and his speech is a good review of the decline and fall of the Fourth Amendment. It's worth listening to as a lesson in how our rights are being chipped away. … [Read more...] about Fourth Amendment Crazy Talk…Not
Scattershot 2009-04-20
Some random shots around the web: I don't know what this blog is all about, but The Broadview Blog has some cool art. Obama on Warrentless Wiretaping: Worse Than Bush? I can't remember the movie Warning From Space, but I know I must have seen it because I remember the freaky starfish aliens. This reads like a parody of protectionism, but I don't think he's kidding. Although … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2009-04-20