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- After judge denies GOP request to block presidential primary, party appeals to Nevada Supreme Court. [TNI]
- Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach refuses to release telemarketer in fraud case (represented by Lance Maningo). [RJ]
- CCSD and CCEA to show up in court early next week, attorney Eric Blank explains what could happen. [KTNV]
- What else is happening out there?
Whenever I think of labor disputes and labor law, I immediately think of Eric Blank (sarcastic pause).
Actually, I have no hard feelings against Eric, it just seems weird that a PI attorney is commenting to a major local TV network on such a different area of law than what he practices. I work in family law, but if a news outlet asked me to comment on issues related to the CCSD strike, I would tell them to ask someone else. I save my less than informed comments for the law blog. But hey, any press is good press.
I remember a old timer who would comment on anything on tv, I sought advice before law school and now know that it was sooooo incomplete and knee jerk, can’t remember his name
Probably Bob Massi, may he Rest in Peace. That was a great marketing tool for him over the years.
Omg it was Bob Massi I remember that name now
Bob Massi did. Doug Crawford was the designated Chapter 3 representative previously. Matt Hoffman does quite a bit of opining on all areas of law on the media.
Matt does a great job. His responses are well researched and thought out.
I recall Robert Graham doing miniature probate infomercials during local newscasts that he sponsored.
Rob Graham did full commercials for estate planning and probate. They were in heavy rotation and during prime time news. I always thought it was weird given how niche that potential client base is. Turns out my intuition was right.
This comment from yesterday: "I've always been scared shitless to go to AAL because of this exact scenario. Maybe I'm just soft and heartless, but we spend years becoming competent in maybe a couple areas of law. I can't imagine going up to a table having no clue what area I'm going to deal with and being expected to give sound legal advice on the spot, and I'm careful enough to tell the person I have no clue in 90% of these interactions. But I'm guessing most people, with a sincere intent of helping people wind up giving at best incomplete legal advice."
I volunteer through Ask-A-Lawyer very frequently, but only in the area of law I practice. The people I speak with are usually already in the process of resolving their legal issue but need some direction. Often, they can be helped with some explanation and a link to the online Civil Law Self Help Center (which is awesome!). Where I think the client could hire a private lawyer without money up front, I will give several names. The issues that come up in AAL are not usually complex. People are genuinely grateful for the help. I feel like at AAL, I am a combination of teacher, coach and concierge. I absolutely love participating in this program and encourage others to as well.
10:18 unlike a lot of posters who post tldnr or whatever it is, I like well thought out posts. My question: are there any protections from bar complaints? That’s what scares me off honestly
I know when I accept a case from NLS, that I'm covered under their malpractice policy.
I've done a few AAL and most people honestly just need you to put the correct form in front of them. It's not heavy lifting.
10:28- Yes you are covered under LACSN's malpractice insurance through the Ask a Lawyer program.
At least one set of AALs (that focus on small businesses) offers a virtual session so you have an opportunity to vet the topic somewhat. And during COVID, LACSN had a process where there was a first step discussion to suss out the issue and then a second step where a qualified senior lawyer was paired with a willing junior lawyer to address the question. That allowed for some good outcomes and less white-knuckling for the lawyers.
It's… not as much pressure as the original poster makes it sound. AAL's, for the most part, aren't people throwing out complicated fact patterns for you to orally pontificate on. It's people who have figured out 80% of the issue on their own who want to confirm they're not missing something major so they don't get steamrolled in a pro se hearing. It's the exact same thing corporate clients do; the difference is people who attend can't pay $300/hour for your associate's time. The malpractice excuse is fucking lame and we're covered anyway.
The average cement head on the street believes every licensed attorney knows every law on earth including the speed limit in Minden. The three words I absolutely love are "I don't know" – perfect for when your brother-in-law's buddy calls you at 6pm on a weeknight to get some free advice about the dispute he's having with his neighbor about a barking dog. Also, just resist the urge to tell people you're a lawyer! If you go around mentioning it to anyone who'll listen, your kid's teacher will call you to get some advice about her divorce.
Try it; I. Don't. Know. It's fun once you get the hang of it.
Also, whenever someone asks, "who's a good criminal defense attorney?" Say "David Chesnoff."
"who's a good criminal defense attorney?"
Answer: The one that keeps you out of a trial.
Speed limit in Minden is 25 mph on US 395 and they will bust you in a second on it. LIkewise coming in on US 88 it goes from 65 to 35 mph in like 100 yards and they love to camp at the traffic circle waiting for you.
11:59: I concur
1159 is a cement head that doesn't appear to be responsible for making his own rain.
Avoiding mentioning that you are a lawyer and immediately putting "I DONT KNOW" into the conversation is a fast way to close the doors and hav e to apply at ATMS.
An empathic ear and a "You know, I don't really know or practice this area of the law. Let me get you a couple of names of people that I trust. Call me at the office on Monday" will get you the opportunity help someone out and when they do need something in your area, they will likely call you first. AND your office number will already be saved in their phone.
It's worked for me for well over 20 years and I have never had to advertise.
9:29 is an example of growth mindset. Well played.
FACTS may not care about your feelings, but they are in fact, always discoverable.
"Feel Good" Government
Two years ago, the LA City Council contracted to take all of the rooms in a high-rise hotel for the homeless, essentially leasing the entire building. It made everyone "feel good". Yea! We did something positive to help solve the homeless problem.
Fast forward. Now the City owes $11.5 million dollars to the owners of the hotel for damages caused by very the people who received the benefit of a free room at public expense.
Time to reopen asylums. Was there a legal reason they were closed? I've never looked into it. Can people who are dangerous to themselves and others not be committed?
"Homeless people" who caused property damage to a hotel to "people who are dangerous to themselves and others" is one hell of a leap.
You need to offer more money.
Legal jobs can suck and people move on. Unless it's years-long pattern of three-month stints then you can ignore it. Also, if pretty much every time you move it's a pay raise why wouldn't you? And yeah, you're not going to steal away longer-term employees of other firms unless you're offering a substantial reason. There's a reason to stay and a reason to go and job postings attract the people with a reason to leave.
Some people are just allergic to commitment. I've seen that in many attorneys and support staff across different generations. That said, loyalty is a 2-way street, and if a workplace is toxic or there is no real "carrot on the stick" motivating them to work hard, I don't fault someone for leaving that place early. At some point, though, they'll realize that good jobs don't just grow on trees & no worthwhile employer is going to want to hire them.
If a candidate's hopping around from job to job doesn't scare you off, and you decide to offer a job to someone despite their checkered past, there are ways to deter them from jumping ship early on you (e.g., treating them basic respect, paying them a fair salary, offering a signing bonus [which needs to be paid back if they quit before X months], offering a retention bonus [which only gets paid if they make it X months]).
I've noticed the same thing. I've averaged about seven years per job/firm, with two years being the shortest stint.
Telemarketer dude has a HUGE wall around his house, I guess he doesn't want to be bothered at home. As I'm sure you're all aware Clark County Assessor records are public. https://maps.clarkcountynv.gov/assessor/AssessorParcelDetail/ownr.aspx
Holy smokes he gutted that house. I dig it – but the recliner in front of the shower is a bit odd.
Same point as 12:59. Offer more money – its simple. If you can't pay enough, you may not need another lawyer – get a paralegal instead.
OMG the politics on this blog. First it's all trump trump trump, and now we're back to Hilary? What year is it?!
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Stay safe out there everyone! Flash floods are no joke.
As my wife would say, 2"-4" is plenty.
Whoever may need this today, stick around. Better days are ahead. There is an energy shift.
The Craig Mueller writ on the sanctions against him and Joey Gilbert was decided by the Supreme Court yesterday and it was a wonderfully written opinion by Judge Stiglich. She had some great lines in the opinion about how stupid the the case was.
Case number?
I dont know about the Craig Mueller decision but the Pisanelli Bice writ decision in Valley Health System to quixotically fight the Senior Justice system was fascinating. Cadish and Lee were re disqualified from
participating in that decision. As a result, before oral argument was heard
and the appeals' merits decided, the chief justice entered orders assigning
Senior Justices Michael Cherry and Abbi Silver to come back up and participate in the disqualified justices' places. VHS objected and said only the Governor should be allowed to appoint replacement justices which under the Constitution can only come from sitting District Court judges. Supreme Court cede authority over the Court to the Governor? Never.
Mueller Decision is in Case 86064.
I'm trying to read on my Iphone, did he get a SANCTION for 160K?
161k
My favorite lines from that NVSC denial order is "Simply because a claim raises an issue of first impression does not necessarily mean that the issue is a legitimate issue of first impression." and "Sometimes, as is the case here, the issue is novel because it is so lacking in arguable merit that no previously litigant has raised it."
So Mueller is joint and severally liable for $160,455. In the Cliven Bundy case he was likewise held liable for over $95,000. He needs to stop taking cases outside of his scope of expertise, whatever that may be.
Is it bad that I have no idea who these attorneys are?
Craig Mueller does criminal law and lately has been taking flyers on some long-shot civils that appear to be costing him more money than he is making.
We did not put salary in the job posting so do not think salary is disqualifying but perhaps that would help bait the hook.
Hey I suspect that this weather event is going to be like Al Capone's vault: lots of hype and nothing inside of it. But in case I am wrong: stay safe guys.
Narrator: 9:43 was correct, ti was a lot of empty hype.
I recall Judge Newberry recently referred Craig Mueller to the Bar for refusing to remain in her courtroom for a trial.
Mueller's toxic tort case against the county and the railroad was dismissed A-21-827461-C
How do you expect to catch a fish with no bait? Your winning personality, as conveyed through a soul-less job posting?
Bait that hook. Bait it good and hard.
Here is my concern with the "bait that hook". Usually ads says salary commensurate with experience which seems standard for the industry.
Oh my god, turning your nose up at people who have switched jobs frequently is so 2000. Have you thought of scheduling an interview to ask any of them why?
Gen Z in the house.