- The Southern California Law Blog reports that a U.S. District Court Judge in Fresno was so put out by what he perceived to be misstatements, frivolous objections, and willful delay of proceedings that he has ordered an entire law firm to receive ethics training.
- I am reminded of something my bar review instructor said when I was preparing to take the Professional Responsibility Exam: "This test can determine whether you know the difference between right and wrong. Whether you will actually do the right thing is another matter . . . ."
- Shapes of Risks to Come?: L.A. Observed points to a story in the Los Angeles Times reporting that under new owner Frank McCourt the Los Angeles Dodgers "have halted seismic improvements to Dodger Stadium that began under News Corp. ownership, saying the project was unnecessary and the 43-year-old ballpark is safe."
- It is too much to hope that Los Angeles will remain free of major earthquakes, but the Dodgers' insurers and lawyers should certainly hope that the next one doesn't happen during a crowded ballgame, in light of management's calculated (and publicly acknowledged) decision to forego additional seismic precautions. The Ford Pinto was "safe" without moving that gas tank, too, right?
- In Other News: From the "If What Thine Eye Sees Offends Thee" Dept., take a look at this:
Man Blinded Four Times in Same Eye Sees Way to Plead Guilty to Insurance Fraud
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