There are a lot of reasons to admire Rudy Giulani. His management of New York City in the aftermath of the 9/11 bombings is perhaps foremost among them. Depending on your politics, there are also a lot of reasons to not like Rudy, and to hope that reports that he will likely run for President…
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Note to Client: Keep Your Tongue in Your Mouth
I wish I had a dime foir every time I have thought “I wish he didn’t say [or do] that.” If I had been the defense lawyer, Ronnell Wilson’s gesture of sticking out his tongue on hearing a federal jury’s decision to sentence him to death would have been one of those times. Now, I…
Tax Court Upholds Ruling Against Dead Lawyer
The New York Times reports that the United States Tax Court has reaffirmed a ruling finding that a once prominent tax lawyer, now deceased, had engaged in atax evasion scheme. The case has a long and tortured history, having been once to the Supreme Court already, and likely headed there for a second time. The…
A Victory for Free Speech
The Associated Press reports that the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has overturned a lower court decision that probable cause existed to arrest a man for disorderly conduct and using obscene language for using the word “goddamn” during a public meeting. At least sanity prevails somewhere.
Penn Professor to Stand Trial for Wife’s Alleged Murder
The Inquirer reports that University of Pennsylvania professor Rafael Robb will stand trial for his wife’s murder after a preliminary hearing was held this week. Although there is a natural – if unfair – tendency to suspect a spouse when a woamn is killed, this case poses some interesting problems. Police have found neither a…
Andy Reid’s Son Admits Heroin Use
This is not a positive development for Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid. Looks like Donovan McNabb’s rehab from knee surgery is the least of his problems.