Dear Sir:
I was a bit late to the CLE today, so I probably missed your explanation that you were doing a social experiment on the instructor to see how much of a dick you could be before she kicked you out. By the time I arrived you were already nose deep in your newspaper. I didn’t really have a problem with that. You were quiet enough and you looked pretty cool. Everyone was able to see that you didn’t really NEED to be there. It was actually kind of cute how we all pretended not to be impressed by your nonchalant attitude.
I really enjoyed how you kept telling the instructor that she was wrong. I’m glad it didn’t bother you that she usually pointed out that you were mistaken. I think it made you even more ambitious. You stopped raising your hand and just started shouting out your comments and the who bit. That’s confidence!
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Here at Bitter Lawyer we don’t think you should ever be intimidated by opposing counsel. But the “picture them in their underwear” trick can be mentally scarring in this field.
A video of a public intoxication stop is making the rounds on YouTube. The officer gave a portable breath test, and the result was a BAC of .018. After showing the “suspect” that he was twice the legal limit, the young man pointed out that .018 is actually less than .08. Twice the legal limit would actually be .16.
The “suspect” then pointed out that he was a physics student and would obviously know that. Of course, a second grader would also know that. Apparently, the civil service exam was extra easy the year this officer scribbled out how many apples you have if you take two away.
Read on to check out the video.
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Every Sunday here at Bitter Lawyer we take a look at the stats from the previous week. We like to know how you, our adoring fans, found our site. So we will feature the strangest search terms that people used to get to Bitter Lawyer, and let you know what they found. In no particular order, this week’s winners are:
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Last night I was watching an NHL playoff game. When one team scored a goal thousands of cheering fans roared as 5 grown men ecstatically hugged each other. While I was thrilled my team had scored, I was a bit jealous. Really, these guys are professionals; I’m a professional, too damnit! So, why didn’t anyone cheer when I won that motion this morning? Ego boosts aside, there are a few ways the rules of hockey could improve law practice, or at least make it more satisfying…
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This little film is an excellent example to show your estate planning clients of why their estate plan, i.e., will, is in tip-top shape. Admittedly, however, none of us at Bitter Lawyer are estate planning attorneys, so it may have been the case that even if Mama had had a solid plan in place, it would not have mattered. Any estate planners out there want to chime in about what legal effects her actions would have on her estate? Criminal lawyers?
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Bitter Lawyer (bitterlawyer.com) is seeking an editor in chief with vision and a great sense of humor.
POSITION FILLED on April 11, 2013.
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What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on here?
Put your lawyerly wisdom to the test and post a comment below or on Facebook with a witty, hilarious, or brilliant caption to this retro comic, courtesy of Shutterstock.com. And keep it clean(ish) and, y’know, respectful.
The editor’s pick will be announced next week, and then we’ll post the comic with the winning caption on Facebook.
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Matt Ritter is the creator and writer of Bitter Lawyer’s original webseries, The Bottom Rung. He also played the lead role, Dave. Matt has since been tapped by MSNBC to write and produce a new TV series for the cable network called Chained To My Ex. It premieres on MSNBC this Sunday, December 23rd, 9pm ET/6pm PT.
Bitter Lawyer caught up with Matt recently in L.A. and, after convincing his two body guards that we knew Matt, he spoke with us briefly about law school, The Bottom Rung, his new TV series, and getting the girl.
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