Category: Law

  • The 3L’s Dilemma (A Harsh Dose of Reality)

    Barely Legal discusses the harsh realities of law school. Truth be told, this doesn’t really scare me, because I’m a geek (this guy). I enjoyed the classes I attended in Chicago – a lot. Arguing over the ins and outs of why some ruling does or doesn’t make sense and why we should or shouldn’t…

  • Justice O’Connor Retires

    After a long career in serving our country, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is retiring. It will be very interesting to see who is nominated – and who is confirmed – to replace Justice O’Connor. A more conservative replacement could make a lot of 5-4 decisions swing the other way, while another moderate would preserve the…

  • Kelo Fallout

    I had to jump on the bandwagon, here, and comment on the Kelo case (KELO et al v. CITY OF NEW LONDON et al). For those who don’t know, the Kelo case was brought by a homeowner (Kelo) against the city of New London, CT, because the city intended to force homeowners off their land…

  • My Destination(s)

    The most important news is that I got my Yale Law School rejection, today, so I’m definitely going to Chicago. It’s great to have that settled. In other news, I’ve moved to North Carolina for the next few months. My parents and my businesses are now located here, so I will be, too, until September.…

  • Terri Schiavo: What Her Story Means to the Rest of Us

    I’ve posted before on the Terri Schiavo story; while I did not want to jump on the news of her death in the early hours, there are some things that need to be said. First of all, I think everyone who is even aware of who Terri Schiavo was would agree that what happened to…