Long after Duke Ellington instigated fascination in exotic melody with the jazz standard, The Band and Van Morrison took another stab at the concept. And the caravan is painted red and white That means ev’rybody’s staying overnight Barefoot gypsy player round the campfire sing and play And a woman tells us of her ways La, la, […]
I originally posted this on Feb. 18, 2018, titled “The Post Horn”. For here were God knew how many citizens, deliberately choosing not to communicate by US Mail. It was not an act of treason, nor possibly even of defiance. But it was a calculated withdrawal, from the life of the Republic, from its machinery. […]
Hospitals are typically found responsible for employees like nurses, technicians, and physicians who are directly employed. However, in many jurisdictions, there are remedies that attach liability to the Hospital for other healthcare providers. Developing the factual evidence to pursue extraordinary remedies like this require a lawyer with experience. … a hospital may be held vicariously […]
yes I said yes I will Yes. James Joyce, Ulysses
Friday morning, I was sitting in Pauley Pavilion at UCLA surrounded by thousands of parents for a graduation ceremony (the first of three that day). I’d forgotten how essential these rituals can be. The floor of the stadium was filled with students from the various schools and disciplines who – during their years in college […]
Passing through on my way to L.A., means I don’t have to go out of my way to avoid the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Except for the ubiquitous marketing everywhere for that mockery of rock music. Don’t get me started on the bands and artists still waiting to get in. #WarrenZevon #JethroTull #Slayer
Pursuing law enforcement authority under USC 1983 or other Federal law is always an uphill climb for the plaintiffs but these young ladies and their counsel show the kind of grit and toughness necessary to give themselves the best possible shot. The facts look to support them as well. The claims are based largely on […]
Be respectful in wins and losses. You’ll have both if you are a trial lawyer. Spiking the ball and dancing the Griddy in the end zone to celebrate yourself may turn around and bite you. McKenna’s speech was recorded on video and posted to his firm’s social media page, but quickly removed. Nevertheless, it is now in […]
The next time you order an espresso from your local cafe and it arrives in less than five minutes, thank Angelo Moriondo. Google honors Angelo Moriondo, espresso machine inventor, with coffee-stained Doodle
Many of the physicians I come into contact with from the other end of medical malpractice litigation are miserable, haughty, overly defensive, and rude. While a certain amount of that can be attributed to defending oneself in negligence litigation, two points need making: 1) it doesn’t help the doctor, it helps my case; 2) if […]
