My Wife Puts Up With A Lot

Really she does.

For example, today I started working on this appellate brief (not the one previously mentioned, I am still waiting on the opening brief). I took this job from another solo who needed help and he has liked my work so far. So now I get to opening brief on a case dealing with res judicata and cross-complaints, but to me its the Bug Man Case.

As I am working on the Bug Man Case brief, I get a message that someone needs representation at trial on Monday from the local pro bono group. And this case is really quirky and interesting. Plus, it has the added benefit that the other side is saying that there are to be no deals. Either he is out by trial date or they will go to verdict on it.

I sooooo want to take this case. It looks like fun. But I have to finish the brief. And my wife gets to watch me do this, laughing because I probably look like I did when I was back in elementary school and I had to do my homework instead of something more fun... like playing D&D or something.

Mr. Sabean....

Did you have to do this the loyal Giants fans? Could you not help yourself? Did Mr. Sabean insist on bring back the horrible, awful, unreliable, ill-tempered Armando Benitez?

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Benitze threw for the first time in 172 days. Did you have to let the counter stop there? It would have been better had you simply ate the contract and spared the fans another season of watching this s0-called pitcher blow save opportunity after opportunity. Of watching him throw pitches that even I, who never made it past little league in organized baseball, would have a chance of hitting?

And In My Continuing Weakness for Dancing With The Stars...

The following was sent to me by my wife (apologies for not citing the original author). Your 2007 spring group is:

Laila Ali

Daughter of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali jumped into the women's boxing ring in 1999. After a string of high-profile wins, the 29-year-old retired from boxing earlier this year.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus is probably best known for his 1992 hit, "Achy Breaky Heart." He's made the transition from music to television and currently stars in the Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" with his daughter, Miley.
Heather Mills
A former model, Heather Mills now campaigns for a variety of causes: She is currently a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations. Mills also recently separated from singer and songwriter Paul McCartney.
Clyde Drexler
Former NBA player Clyde Drexler ruled the court as a shooting guard for the Houston Rockets. A member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Drexler won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and an NBA championship in 1995.
Joey Fatone
As a member of one of the original boy bands, 'N Sync, Joey Fatone wowed millions of fans around the world with his voice and signature dance moves. Since the breakup of 'N Sync, Fatone has pursued an acting career, making an appearance in 2002's "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Shandi Finnessey
Shandi Finnessey achieved the beauty queen's dream when she won the Miss USA pageant in 2004. After her reign ended, she became a TV hostess for the Game Show Network.
Leeza Gibbons
From 1994 to 1999, Leeza Gibbons and her talk show, "Leeza," were a fixture of daytime television. She has also made appearances on "Entertainment Tonight," "Extra" and "The Simple Life."
Paulina Porizkova
Czech-born Paulina Porizkova rose to supermodel status in the 1980s, appearing on the cover of the Sport's Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1984 and '85. She later posed for Playboy magazine.

Ian Ziering
"Beverly Hills 90210" fans will remember Ian Ziering as the affable Steve Sanders, the TV character Ziering played from 1990 to 2000. Since the end of the show, Ziering has acted in a variety of television and film roles.

Vincent Pastore
Bronx-born Vincent Pastore is probably best known for his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos." He also hosts a show on Sirius satellite radio.
Apolo Anton Ohno
Apollo Anton Ohno's career will no doubt help him on the "Dancing With the Stars" stage. As a speed skater, Ohno has won five Olympic medals, making him a master at footwork.

Now Isn't This Just Wrong

I am in the process of arguing with a client to prevent him from paying me. In order for him to pay me, this client wants to take out a loan from a bank, or even worse, a cash advance on a credit card that still has something on its limit, while the client is working unpaid while they go through a training period at a new job.

I mean, I want to get paid, but on the other hand, for the amount that this bill is, I can wait the additional 2 - 4 weeks until this client can pay.

Is this screwed up or what?

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If Anna Nicole Smith's Death Teaches Us One Thing...

It's that you need to update your estate planning every so often. Her entire estate was left to her son. Unfortunately, he is dead. That means the estate, absent the discovery of some other estate planning documents, will pass through intestacy. As if the Smith estate (meaning her infant daughter) was not enough of mess, what with the pending court case for her dead husband, fight over the daughter's guardianship and paternity, now there will be intestacy to deal with.

So when you are thinking about where you want your millions to go, and you do not want the government to get the lion-share, go talk to an attorney about what is the best option for you. Otherwise, you abdicate all control.