The purpose of this blog is similar to that of the yellow pad it is supposed to resemble, namely to jot down random notes on any subject that comes to mind. I reserve the right to edit, delete, or disavow anything said on these pages. I make no representation that I even agree with anything I say here. Nothing contained herein is intended or should be construed as rendering legal advice.
In other words, no one should rely on anything they read here before obtaining independent verification from me personally. No one should consider that they have entered into an attorney-client relationship with me unless they have it in writing.
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Lobby sculpture, 444 S. Flower St.
Federal courthouse, downtown Los Angeles (City Hall in background)
Detail of Fine Arts Building (my office from 1993-2005)
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A couple of the photographs on this site are also owned by me, but most are stock or news photographs that I have posted or linked to under my understanding of the doctrine of fair use. I try to remember to provide credits and/or links, and I sometimes ask for permission. If anyone spots something on my site that belongs to you, and that you no longer want to see here, let me know and I will immediately take it down.
Saving Us from Ourselves
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So often we see important political issues turned into legal issues, which
sometimes relieves legislatures of the consequences of ill-considered
actions. ...
Does ADR threaten litigants' rights?
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At a Southern California Mediation Association meeting I attended today, we
heard a version of a talk that Presiding LA Superior Court Judge McCoy has
bee...