More Cynicism As CBN Stops Daily Sale of Dollars
The Central Bank of Nigeria is at it again!! A recent article from Reuters, reveals that the Central Bank has now stopped its daily auction of dollars. According to the…
How Nigerian TV Stations Make Money
One way to get to know how Nigerian businesses make money is to look at their annual report. Unfortunately, there are just under 200 companies quoted on the Nigerian stock…
SNAP POLL: Here Is Who Is To Blame For Nigeria’s Current Economic Problems
I conducted a snap poll on twitter on who is to blame for Nigeria’s current economic problems giving voters the option of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Current President Buhari, CBN…
Are SCOTUS Justices and the Solicitor General Email Pals?
Did Paul D. Clement forward golf tips to Chief Justice Roberts? Has Justice Sotomayor ever sent adorable cat pics to Donald Verrilli? It’s unlikely, but if they did, we might…
Texas Man Sues Ted Cruz Over Presidential Eligibility
Conservative politicians and voters have long questioned Barack Obama’s eligibility for the presidency, claiming the two-term president was born outside the United States. (He was born in Hawaii.) Now the…
Lawyers, You Need to Get Rid of Windows 8 Right Now
If your PC is still running on Windows 8, it’s time for a change. Yeah, the operating system is a hard-to-use mess, better designed for tablets than desktops, and more…
Seizing a Prisoner’s Guitar Isn’t a Due Process Violation
An inmate who was possibly a little too flower-power for his own good had his guitar seizure case dismissed by the Tenth Circuit’s Court of Appeals. In a desperate bid…
Cops Get Immunity After Tasing Man Suffering Mental Illness
The Fourth Circuit’s Court of Appeals laid down clear law in ruling that the police may only use their tasers against persons who pose an “immediate safety risk.” Unfortunately, this…
Tips for Getting Your First Clients in the Door as a Solo Lawyer
If you’re thinking about establishing a solo practice as a young attorney, be prepared to face a number of challenges early on. The most practical issue is this: how to…
Sexist Lawyer Sanctioned for Sexist Comment to Opposing Counsel
A California lawyer was sanctioned, and bench slapped, by the Northern District of California on Tuesday, for disrupting depositions, failing to comply with discovery orders, and, well, being a bit…