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Lawyer Strike Flops, But Raise May be Coming Regardless
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Court appointed work is rarely lucrative, but lawyers in Franklin County, Maine were so fed up with the ridiculously low rate in state cases that they agreed...
A Salute to Shame Sentencing and the Judge Who Popularized It
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Shame has long been a part of criminal justice, from sentences in the pillory and stocks to the modern mug shot. But our modern system has mostly lost its...
Petulant Prosecutor's Refusal to Participate Means Double Jeopardy
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Esteban Martinez is a free man, and he may have a petulant prosecutor to thank. When Martinez's two alleged victims were no shows at his much-delayed and...
Judge Randall Rader's Resignation And Judicial Ethics Basics
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Patent reform crusader and Federal Circuit Chief Judge Randall Rader will no longer be chief, after an ethics mini-scandal involving a complimentary letter to...
Beer, Bacon, and Barristers: Ludicrous Lawsuits Filed by Lawyers
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Last weekend, a festival promoter in Maryland (almost) pulled off the greatest festival concept ever: all-you-can-eat bacon, plus craft beer, and bands....
The 'F U' Response Letter: 5 Tips for Writing One
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
On Tuesday, we looked at two recent "F U letters." These letters, sent in response to legal claims that the recipient felt were lacking in merit, are not of...
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