Newsletter

Snowflakes And The Aftermath

“Concussions are like snowflakes.” I’ve heard a couple of doctors use this explanation.

Penicillin

This newsletter has both nothing and everything to do with penicillin.

Altimeters And Treatment Expenses

We have an altimeter at our cabin.

Reflections On Mediation

Mediation is a facilitated settlement negotiation.

Cars

About five months after getting hit by a valet driver I was able to pick up my car today. It’s nice to have it back. But what a hassle.

Thirty Years in the Saddle

And just like that it’s been 30 years since I started practicing law.

Sudden Medical Emergency Doctrine

People who cause wrecks have all sorts of excuses for why they’re not responsible.

Kids and the Law

We’re on winter break. A lot of concentrated time with the kids.

Photos Lie

With the advent of cameras in phones, photos are a much bigger part of our practice. Particularly premises liability cases.

Small Things Make a Big Difference

Most stories have a theme:

Fate v. Free Will, Good v. Evil, Man v. Nature

Rich, Woke And Un-Repaired

There was a really interesting piece in the paper. It was about Tesla stock price. But it went deeper in terms of what it means to own a Tesla.

The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword

Not many First Amendment cases get filed. The vast majority—maybe 99 percent—get dismissed.

Pinewood Derby

Even though I’ve been doing this a long time there are some things about every case that feel new. I think that’s because every person is a little bit different, and every case is a little bit different.

Ice Water Results

Last week I wrote about the Hot-Cold Empathy Gap (HCEG).