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 The Common Scold is named after a cause of action that originated in Pilgrim days, when meddlesome, argumentative, opinionated women who displeased the Puritan elders were punished by a brisk dunk in the local pond. Believe it or not, the tort lasted until 1972, when State v. Palendrano, 120 N.J. Super. 336, 293 A.2d 747 (N.J.Super.L., Jul 13, 1972) pretty much put it to rest. But the thought of those feisty women, not afraid of a little cold water, has always cheered me up and inspired me. I first used the moniker as the name of my humor column at the University of San Francisco School of Law many moons ago, and revive it now for this blawg! |
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2007 Rivalry Win Tally Yanks: 2 games. Sox: 3 games. Next match up: 7/3-6, Bronx. He said: The rivalry is locked up at 3-2 -- how fitting since I see these teams fighting it out at the end once again. The very early 2008 season seems to be similar to last year: Yankees struggling and Sox rolling. There's way, way too many games left to think that won't change. (But as long as it ends up the same way as last year -- life is good!) She said: Ah! Another typical Sox/ Yanks series. Bats, Beckett and cement. I hope Sox fans appreciated how I personally exorcised Ortiz' curse Friday afternoon (http:// tinyurl.com/ 4svpgo) and he immediately hit a grand slam Friday night. :) Beisbol's back. Life is good. (He be Al Nye.) |
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Our Incisive colleagues in London have created a blog in the wake of Linklaters' decision to hike it's pay bands, and other UK firms resistance to following suit. New associates are now up to £66K.
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