I've been seeing a lot of confused commentary on the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Cargill, which ruled that bump stocks did not violate the National Firearms Act (NFA) provision prohibiting machineguns.((Yes, I'm aware that 1934 National Firearms Act doesn't actually prohibit machineguns. But it has the legal definition of a machinegun (or "machine gun"), and it … [Read more...] about A Brief Bump Stock Explainer
When Bullshit is Karma
As everyone knows, Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies. And I have to admit I'm enjoying the heck out of it. Trump is a sociopathic scumbag -- always has been -- and I enjoy watching bad things happen to him. Many of his supporters are also terrible people, and their hysterical over-reactions are one of the best parts of this.Cry harder! Ha ha ha ha … [Read more...] about When Bullshit is Karma
How To Use AI In Your Legal Practice
A few lawyers still read my blog, and I'd like to offer them a bit of advice about using Artificial Intelligence in their legal practices. And if If I know my audience, you are probably screaming "Hell No!"You've been through other waves of tech hype promising to revolutionize legal practice, and you're not going to fall for it this time either. Seeing as I'm a trained … [Read more...] about How To Use AI In Your Legal Practice
Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto
I realize Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto is old news, but it seems to have made some waves, and I keep hearing people talking about it, so I finally decided to dig in and read it.Basically, the Manifesto is Andreessen spending about 5000 words spelling out his values and his vision for the future of humanity. Having written more than a few 5000 word screeds … [Read more...] about Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto
A few questions for Lina Khan
On last Monday's Daily Show, Jon Stewart interviewed Lina Khan, who chairs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). She talked about the use of anti-trust laws against monopolies. And after listening to the interview, I have a few more questions for her.Question 1Speaking of the dangers of monopolies and large companies you said,I think it just shows one of the dangers … [Read more...] about A few questions for Lina Khan