Perfectly Legal, But Wrong

When “perfectly legal” is a lame excuse for doing the wrong thing

Society and Politics

And so, the unchecked corruption begins!

And so, the unchecked corruption begins!

“President-elect Donald J. Trump is keeping secret the names of the donors who are funding his transition effort, a break from tradition that could make it impossible to see what interest groups, businesses or wealthy people are helping launch his second term.” From...

Trump 2.0. Oh My!

Trump 2.0. Oh My!

This time, at least, Donald Trump won fair and square. But the people have spoken, placing trust in a person who might be the least ethical and the most self-interested U.S. politician in many years.   Perfectly legal?  Although the election appears to be...

Lawyer-speak: Legal, yes, but sometimes… Awful!

Lawyer-speak: Legal, yes, but sometimes… Awful!

It's a free country right? Especially with regard to free speech, and what lawyers say in a legal brief or in oral argument:  other than insulting the judge and risking a contempt of court order, lawyers can just say the “darndest” things, recalling Art Linkletter’s...