Archive for September, 2006
Nancy Rapoport joins the MoneyLaw Blog
I got a note from Jim Chen tonight that UHLC’s own Nancy Rapoport has joined the MoneyLaw blog I mentioned in a previous post. I’ll be looking forward to her thoughts, as for better or worse, she’s perhaps in the best position to speak to the pros and cons of the current law school ranking […]
Vote Shannon for Legalese Humor Column!
He’s a funny guy. Exhibit A is the humor contest in Legalese. I’m glad you agree. Kindly send an e-mail to legalese@uh.edu with Shannon Quadros in the subject line.
After you’re done voting check out the most recent issue of Legalese (.pdf), some interesting things in there. More later.
In time for halloween…
A cautionary tale for law students from Anastasia. Caution, not suitable for all law-students. May cause discomfort and exacerbate already neurotic behavior.
Any reason, besides the obvious, that law students and lawyers are so batty about Halloween? Not a rhetorical quesiton, feel free to clue me in.
Reminder: General ELSA meeting, tomorrow in TUII 240
As posted previously, Mike Fletcher and Pat Yoder of Fletcher Yoder Law will be speaking on the practice of IP law and other matters. They will be joined by Dan Krueger of Conley Rose and Louis Iselin of Akin Gump.
Guitar tablature
Music publishers have taken up the copyright jihad in a similar manner to their recording industry brethren, threatening lawsuits against websites that host guitar tablature. From the NY Times -
The publishers, who share royalties with composers each time customers buy sheet music or books of guitar tablature, maintain that tablature postings, even inaccurate ones, […]
Interesting Case: Spamhaus
CNET reports Spam fighter hit with $11.7 million judgment
Spamhaus appears unfazed by the ruling. In a statement on its Web site, Spamhaus dismissed the judgment as invalid and charges that the court was “bamboozled by spammers.” Spamhaus didn’t mount a defense in the case; the ruling was a default judgment in absence of counterarguments.
“Default judgments […]
LegalLine - Free Legal Advice
The Houston Bar Association sponsors LegalLine, a service where you can call in and talk to a volunteer attorney and get free legal advice.
LegalLine is a twice a month community service outreach program of the Houston Bar Association that has served the Houston area since 1985. This FREE legal advice hotline is designed to help […]
Upcoming ELSA General Meeting featuring talk by IP attorneys
Just a heads up for the 06E section - The ELSA General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th at 8pm after class.
Four practicing Intellectual Property attorneys including Mike Fletcher and Pat Yoder from Fletcher, Yoder Attorneys at Law will be speaking to us on IP law and on the practice of law in […]
Evening Law Students Association (ELSA)
Looks like once again I’ve been remiss in my blogging. Last week Elizabeth Wiehle and I were elected representatives for the Evening Law Students Association. We’re being brought up to speed on the initiatives already underway to continue to improve the quality of learning for the evening section. It’s great to see the existing leadership […]
Fundraising Ideas for a new Law Building
Tell John O’Quinn he’s buying a really, really nice car.