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Supreme CourtTV

Last week, Chief Justice John Roberts told reporters with the LA Times and AP that he did not want to allow television cameras in the Supreme Court.

Saying that cameras would serve as a distraction, create a circus environment, and disgrace the proud tradition of the High Court, he hinted that he would seek to block the cameras should anyone try to broadcast from inside the courtroom.

Those are, of course, bogus reasons. The real reason he doesn't want cameras in the Supreme Court are shrouded in mystery. Lord knows he's got the looks for TV. I think he favors a young Jan Michael Vincent.

But who needs his permission anyway? We can just shoot reenactments of the juiciest Supreme Court cases like E! did during the Michael Jackson trial. Remember how creepy that was? It'd be perfect!

But we'd need an all-star cast...


GREG KINNEAR AS CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS


JUDGE JUDY AS JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG


JUSTICE STEPHEN BREYER AS JUSTICE DAVID SOUTER and vice versa


DANNY DEVITO AS JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA


AL ROKER AS JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS


COLONEL HARLAND SANDERS AS JUSTICE JOHN PAUL STEVENS


THE MAYOR FROM GHOSTBUSTERS AS JUSTICE SAMUEL ALITO


YASMINE BLEETH AS JUSTICE ANTHONY KENNEDY

07-19-2006

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YouTube attorneys

Through the preeminent Professor Bainbridge (http://www.professorbainbridge.com/) we learned of Allison Margolin, an incredibly bright and remarkably attractive young attorney who made a cool 3-minute ad for her practice exclusively for YouTube.

In the past few months, YouTube has grown from a cult website with a small but loyal following to one of the most visited websites on the Internet. By allowing anyone to post flash animation videos of any kind, the site has built a reputation as a place where people can go to see anything.

But, until know, I've never heard of attorneys advertising via YouTube. Margolin, a criminal defense attorney, posted this neat ad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD9yfvu3IBs ).

Carolyn Elefant at MyShingle (http://www.myshingle.com) has praise for the ad, as it allows Margolin to squeeze in more important info than she would have been able to in a 30-second television spot. The production values are also noticeably better than the average ad for legal services.

07-18-2006

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Law firm core values run amok

Bruce MacEwen over at the Adam Smith, Esq. blog (http://www.bmacewen.com/blog/) offered up an interesting commentary on how law firm "core values" can often produce unintended negative results.

According to a study by Harvard Business School, a firm that characterizes itself as results-driven and community-oriented may get more than it bargained for. While such boasts sound good, its tougher to live up to those goals than one might suspect. And even if the firm does live up to those goals, employees may still become cynical.

In the Harvard study, employees at a company that espoused the virtues of "openness, diversity, unpretentiousness, a sense of community and lack of hierarchy," found their employers to be hypocritical for not living up to their own core values. The employees perceived the company's everyday corporate activities as being in conflict with the stated core values.

MacEwen provides a few solutions on how to reconcile capitalism with decent corporate core values. Number one on the list is transparency. Firms that are willing to take the heat from their employees on tough decisions are more likely to maintain the employees' respect. He also advises being honest about how core values can sometimes come in the way of progress (and vice versa).

07-17-2006

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Rules of engagement

Over the past few months, our friend at the Disassociate blog (http://www.disassociate.net/) has been putting together a set of rules for newbie attorneys.

The rules don't just apply to first-years though. Anybody having trouble fitting in at a firm would be wise to heed Disassociate's rules. These rules will also be useful to the overworked attorney who needs to lighten his or her workload without getting fired for it.

Rule No. 1: If anyone at the firm asks how you’re doing, simply reply “busy, really busy.� Then wipe your brow, yawn and walk away quickly (as if in a terrible hurry).

Rule No. 2: On Fridays, don’t dress casually. A suit makes you look like a serious player and the chances of getting caught for leaving early are much slimmer.

Rule No. 3: Always keep you door closed and work with your light off. That way, no one will know when you are working from home for the day (or week).

Rule No. 4: Don’t smile too much on Fridays; it screams, “I can handle more work.� Instead, look frustrated, loosen your tie and mess your hair. 9 out of 10 weekend assignments will go to your neighbor, Smiley.

Rule No. 5: Travel time is not billable, but if you have to sit with someone from the office, that awkward conversation counts as ‘work’.

Rule No. 6: Hazing the summer associates is fun.

Rule No. 7: Carry a briefcase, the one with the loud snapping locks, but keep it empty. Open it as often as possible when people are around and close it quickly. Mumble sentences with the words “hearing,� “judge� and “motion� as you snap it shut. Leave early.

Rule No. 8: He who puts up the most degrees on his wall and deal toys in his office is the least interesting.

Rule No. 9: Pay very close attention when a colleague is giving you an assignment. Look into his eyes and nod your head furiously. Then just start laughing uncontrollably - if you can force tears, even better. No more assignments from that guy!

Rule No. 10: Mimic the mannerisms and demeanor of other lawyers at your firm. Doing so makes it much harder for people to tell that you have no idea what you are doing.

07-13-2006

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Even MORE new Judged games

In case you needed further evidence that de Judge is de best, we've added even more new video games. Check 'em out here (http://www.judged.com/jdgames.php).

We've added two classic Nintendo games to our lineup. Now you can play Tetris and Super Mario Brothers on Judged.

07-13-2006

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