On The Side

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The Blogger polls are not working very well in the posts, but we have one up on the side relating to a suggestion from a reader. How many of you work more than one job? It’s probably not typical for lawyer types, but surely some of you do a little something on the side? What do you do to make extra money? Something law related, teaching, physical labor, etc…

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Lawyer Bird
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Lawyer Bird
September 29, 2016 4:33 pm

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Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 4:33 pm

Why do you need polls anyway

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 4:49 pm

Because the blog is dead and the bloggers are lazy.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 5:09 pm

Jobs, how much your bonus was, polls. Only a few readers care about that. Gossip, rumors and behind the scenes manipulation is what the majority want. I realize you cannot go quite as extreme as WWL but you do need to spice it up a little.

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September 29, 2016 5:35 pm
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10:09 speaks the truth

Anonymous
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September 29, 2016 6:54 pm
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people have to share rumors and gossip. The blogmaster is not all knowing. Someone has to tell them about things like Morris and Snell Wilmer merger–like is it still happening, because I hear that it might not be.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 5:18 pm

DANCE MONKEY, DANCE!

Anonymous
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September 29, 2016 6:19 pm

I work full time at a large firm, but also take side jobs from friends. I probably do 2-3 projects a month for them for between $75-$100 an hour. Particularly if I have a purchase in mind. Its sort of like a small monthly bonus of my own choosing. I do get 1099'd though. >:(

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 7:45 pm
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Um, you're fired?

Anonymous
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September 29, 2016 7:55 pm
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You're doing legal work on the side? And you work at a large firm? That's risky man. Imagine the conversation you'll be having if your side work turns into a conflict for your firm. It won't be a good one.

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September 29, 2016 8:39 pm
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11:19: Don't let the haters discourage you. Keep on going. I am sure you are mindful of your ethical obligations.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 10:17 pm
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Or the even less pleasant conversation if you mess something up and your firm gets the claim only to find that your freelancing is not covered by insurance.

anonymous
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September 29, 2016 10:19 pm
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Fishing off the company pier… sort of. Fine until something goes sideways and that paper trail is revealed.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 7:07 pm

I am trying out a new cheer: Paul Clement, money well spent!

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 8:25 pm

I'm sorry, why exactly does Laxalt think this is a "victory?" Didn't they lose??? I must be missing something…

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 10:49 pm
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spin baby spin.
And check out this little easter egg hiding in the opinion (thanks Adam and Paul!):
"We now recognize an exception to this injury requirement in certain cases involving issues of significant public importance. Under this public-importance exception, we may grant standing to a Nevada citizen to raise constitutional challenges to legislative expenditures or appropriations without a showing of a special or personal injury."

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 8:36 pm

I teach a class for a couple extra bucks.

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September 29, 2016 11:14 pm
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Good grief… "Hartman is a self-described bankruptcy specialist, legal assistant and 'supporter of the wrongfully convicted Steven Avery.'"
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/steven-avery-making-a-murderer-engaged-lynn-hartman-394814431.html

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 29, 2016 11:14 pm

Dunno, but she is not bad looking. Avery did okay …

Anonymous
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September 30, 2016 1:21 am

I have four jobs. None of them pay well.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
September 30, 2016 2:01 am

I think I am going to start a school on the side.

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September 30, 2016 5:22 am

I'm a musician. Playing gigs here and there is my "side" job. I price my fees so it pays pretty well.

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September 30, 2016 6:07 am

I hear that running for President can be lucrative, if you play your cards right.