Sign of the Times
No. 1,604
How Casa San Jose and its Volunteer Rapid Response Lawyers can be a force for Justice and Mercy.
No. 1,603 Casa San Jose volunteer attorney Mary Nell Cummings relates the following story how its Rapid Response Team made a huge difference to a family in need. This account has been edited to protect lawyer-client confidentiality. “On January 3, a Casa San José community member was picked up by ICE. He has lived in […]
Sunday Morning Homily: Stupid is not the Opposite of Smart.
No. 1,602 Every Sunday morning I read an email newsletter from Farnam Street by Shane Parrish, which is bubbling with intriguing observations about life, the human mind and things you would usually never think about. I recommend it. You can find it at newsletter@farnamstreetblog.com Today Shane has been having a multi-part conversation with Adam Robinson, […]
Contact Box — Give me a name and phone number
TO THE PERSON WHO LEFT ME A MESSAGE IN THE CONTACT BOX: Please send me a name and telephone number and I will contact you. I cannot reply through the contact box. CLT
The Stereotype of the Predatory Lawyer is Unfair, but Durable.
No. 1,600
Pennsylvania Enacts Fast-track Foreclosure For Vacant and Abandoned Properties.
No. 1,599 The Governor has signed legislation that expedites the foreclosure of vacant and abandoned property, to become effective in 120 days. The statute, known as HB 653 of 2018, establishes procedures that enable a creditor to request the municipal code officer or the court to certify that a property is vacant and/or abandoned, accelerating […]
Using the Contact Box
No. 1,598 If you ask me a question in the contact box, give me your name and telephone number. I have received a number of questions this past year that I would have been happy to answer, but there is no way to reply to the questioner. Your name and phone number will not be […]
Landlord May Be Liable Under Fair Housing Act For Passively Enabling Harassment By Other Tenants.
No. 1,597 MARSHA WETZEL v. GLEN ST. ANDREW LIVING COMMUNITY, LLC et al., 901 F.3d 856 (7th Cir, 2018). “Within months of her arrival at Glen St. Andrew Living Community (“St. Andrew”), Marsha Wetzel faced a torrent of physical and verbal abuse from other residents because she is openly lesbian. Time and again, she implored […]
Christmas Greetings!
No. 1,596 A paralegal in another state, where civil process is served by individuals, revealed that every year they have a request to serve domestic relations pleadings on Christmas morning for the reason, supposedly, that the other party will be sure to be at home with the children. But, of course, the real reason is […]
Learning as an Accomplishment
No. 1,595 Yesterday and today, while preparing a seminar presentation, I learned several things that are important for me to know as a lawyer. Accomplishments are not only measured in work done. Learning something useful is can be a major accomplishment. This can be accomplished by reading or any other form of communication. You can […]
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