"I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and little talent" - John Wooden "The error of youth is to believe that intelligence is a substitute for experience, while the error of age is to believe experience is a substitute for intelligence" - Lyman Bryson Attorneys are typically measured by their education, … [Read more...] about The Proper Measure Of An Attorney
Archives for 2010
OFF TOPIC: Funniest Video I’ve Seen This Year
I know this is old news (and it has nothing to do with defamation law) but the "Double Rainbow" video on YouTube is probably the funniest video I've seen all year. Enjoy. … [Read more...] about OFF TOPIC: Funniest Video I’ve Seen This Year
Does Using The Term “Guilty” Connote A Crime?
Plaintiffs commonly assume that courts will interpret alleged defamatory words in a strict or literal sense. But such is not the case. For example, in one case, a political candidate in Orange County filed a defamation suit against his opponent for discussing the investigation and reprimand of plaintiff for sexual harassment by the state Assembly. The defendant made a number of … [Read more...] about Does Using The Term “Guilty” Connote A Crime?
Can an anti-SLAPP Motion Be Filed In Federal Court?
This is a question that comes up quite frequently and appears to be a source of some confusion. The law is that motions to strike a state law claim are proper in California Federal courts, e.g., libel, slander, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. This is so because there is no conflict between the Federal rules and Code of Civil Procedure 425.16(b). … [Read more...] about Can an anti-SLAPP Motion Be Filed In Federal Court?
Why the “Do it Yourself” Mentality Is A Bad Idea
We are a "do it yourself" nation. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the "how to" section of any bookstore or library and you'll see what I'm talking about. There are books on how to do just about anything, including practicing law. Now, I'm not here to knock those kinds of books because they have their place. I understand that the economy is tough … [Read more...] about Why the “Do it Yourself” Mentality Is A Bad Idea