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The Annual Sunscreen Reminder

May 8th, 2009 1 Comment

This is your annual reminder to read the label and do the research on your sunscreen.
If you think that anything off the shelf with the letters SPF on the front will protect you from sunburn and skin cancer, you may be dangerously wrong.
If you think that the FDA or any other government agency is doing [...]

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Tofutti “Cream Cheese”–Not Made from Food

February 1st, 2009 No Comments

Tofutti “better than cream cheese” flunks the made from food test. Read more.

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Marijuana Policy: MA Residents vote YES on 2!

October 16th, 2008 No Comments

This November, Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to vote for a referendum to decriminalize possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana.  Voting YES will keep casual users out of jail, save the state millions of dollars, and free up space in the jails.
Please allow me to address some common arguments from opponents of [...]

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Pro Bono is Antisocial, US Judge Says

October 15th, 2008 2 Comments

From Second Circuit Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs:
Pro bono work primarily is an “antisocial” and self-serving activity lawyers use to develop their skills, firms use to recruit and “give solace” to associates, and nonprofits use to further a political agenda, Judge Jacobs argued.
In particular, litigation against the government and government officials and impact litigation are attempts [...]

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Wyoming 2008: The Long-Awaited Travelogue

September 3rd, 2008 1 Comment

August 6, 2008
Around 7 AM

Gross Ventre Campground, Grand Teton N.P. 
This is my first real chance to write so far on the trip.  A recap so far:
August 3: Our 5 AM departure became a 9 AM departure.  We were planning to drive 13 hours today and camp at Badlands National Park, SD, where buffalo roam freely [...]

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Professor Quotations–The Final Installment*

July 27th, 2008 No Comments

From the MA bar review course, guaranteed to amuse those in other states as well as the rising 2Ls and 3Ls.
Those who have never studied law may find some of these funny, but I make no warranties.
Best wishes to all who must endure what this week brings–and if anybody reading this took the Louisiana bar, [...]

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