Blog Updates

No. 1,535 Although the look has not changed much lately, this blog has been undergoing updates that should make it load faster and be less susceptible to machinations by those gremlins who have nothing better to do than cause mayhem. The contact form has been updated. It is a private communication, but if you want […]

On Leaving Your Cell Phone Behind

No. 1,534 JACK SEZ: I never take my mobile phone to church. If God calls me, it won’t be by phone.

Consistency

No. 1,353 JACK SEZ: The sun has risen every morning for our entire life and we think nothing of it.

Starting Fresh

No. 1,532 We don’t know much about the future, except that it begins today. The Pittsburgh Pirates made it back to .500 late last night. It took a 7 game winning streak to do it. Only ten games back they were at rock bottom. But today they are playing as well, maybe better, than when […]

Right to Know v. Right to Reputation

No. 1,531 IN RE: FORTIETH STATEWIDE INVESTIGATIVE GRAND JURY The Pennsylvania Constitution contains a provision guaranteeing the right to reputation. It has been applied in a number of cases. The PA Supreme Court is about to shed additional light on this little known state constitutional right. In January 2016, a Statewide Grand Jury was convened […]

Guest Post: Plutarch on Using Your Brain for Suitable Endeavors.

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JACK SEZ: Coach K Scores Big in Nomination Speech.

No. 1,529 How did he ever find the time to do all those things on top of being a judge? Coached his daughter’s basketball team to a championship. Ran the Boston Marathon twice, no less. Taught at three major law schools. Amazing.

Ten Years and over 1,500 Posts

No. 1,528 Ten Years is a long time for a blog. It is exceptionally long for a legal blog. Nearly all lawyer bloggers run out of juice long before then. Ten years in, Pittsburgh Legal Back Talk is not only going strong but, if you will allow me a bit of self-congratulation, is going stronger […]

Hardiman, if Nominated and Confirmed, Would Be the Third Pittsburgher to Sit on the Supreme Court.

No. 1,527 Thomas Hardiman, the Pittsburgher on the list of potential Supreme Court nominees, would be the third Pittsburgher to sit on the Supreme Court. The first was Henry Baldwin, who was appointed by Andrew Jackson in 1830. The second was Justice George Shiras, who was appointed in 1892 by President Benjamin Harrison. Although Baldwin […]

What To Do With an Extra Five Minutes.

No. 1,526 From time to time you have five minutes to burn. You don’t want to just waste it. So what can you do with an extra 300 seconds? Maybe more than you think. Here’s ten ideas: Make a list; Check a list you have already made; Make a note on something you recently did […]

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CLIFF TUTTLE has been a Pennsylvania lawyer for over 45 years and (inter alia) is a real estate litigator and legal writer. The posts in this blog are intended to provide general information about legal topics of interest to lawyers and consumers with a Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania focus. However, this information does not constitute legal advice and there is no lawyer-client relationship created when you read this blog. You are encouraged to leave comments but be aware that posted comments can be read by others. If you wish to contact me in privacy, please use the Contact Form located immediately below this message. I will reply promptly and in strict confidence.

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