Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Given the Personality Involved . . . The Result Seemed Predestined . . . The Eleventh Circuit denies F. Lee Bailey's claim to $2 million attorney's fee that had been forfeited to the federal government. The Eleventh Circuit denies F. Lee Bailey's claim to $2 million attorney's fee that had been forfeited to the federal government: You can access the Eleventh Circuit's ruling, issued yesterday, at this link via FindLaw. [How Appealing] This appeal deals with an interesting wrinkle in federal forfeiture law . . . more discussion later (I hope). 10:48:03 PM    comment [] The Misguided Quest for Geographic Uniformity in Capital Punishment I couldn't have said it better myself.  Hats off to Professor Dorf for his insightful article. 6:33:25 PM    comment [] Let's Hope the Supreme Court Steps Up To the Plate on This ACLU Challenges Wire-Tap Decision. The ACLU wants the Supreme Court to review a decision by a secret U.S. court that makes it easier for the federal government to conduct clandestine surveillance in national security matters. By Ryan Singel. [Wired News] 6:29:59 PM    comment [] Way to Go Ernie the Attorney! Having embarassed him earlier today on this topic in front of his current and my former law firm colleagues, it seems only natural to join Rick in doing it again in the most public setting.  Well Done!  Congrats!. Just noticed that Ernie just went over 100,000 page views at his blog. I believe this settles it: Ernie is the best Swedish/Panamanian lawyer blogger on the planet. 31.  Ernie the Attorney 100,093   Seriously, congratulations Ernie! You continue to impress! [tins ::: Rick Klau's weblog] 4:01:29 PM    comment []

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