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Practice of Law A Salute to Shame Sentencing and the Judge Who Popularized It

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...

Practice of Law Petulant Prosecutor's Refusal to Participate Means Double Jeopardy

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...

Practice of Law Judge Randall Rader's Resignation And Judicial Ethics Basics

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...

Practice of Law Beer, Bacon, and Barristers: Ludicrous Lawsuits Filed by Lawyers

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....

Practice of Law The 'F U' Response Letter: 5 Tips for Writing One

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...

Practice of Law Just Don't Do It:  Law Firm Website Don'ts

Just Don't Do It: Law Firm Website Don'ts

By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on

We've done a few posts on law firm websites, and tried to cover all the basics from branding, website design and content, and even covered the basics of search...

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