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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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Thanks Giving

TurkeyFor so many in our legal technology community, this has been a challenging year, full of bumps and bruises. It's easy to get discouraged, and sometimes difficult to focus on the positive option in my favorite Chinese proverb: "Crisis is danger — and opportunity."

May this day bring you peace, inspiration, and hope. For those who will spend today with family, speak softly; for those who cannot, be kind to yourself today. Real life does not always play out like a Hallmark card, but there is so very, very much good in this world.

Among my many blessings is the opportunity to work with you -- so my "thanks giving" today includes a huge shout-out to our wonderful Law Technology News community. I appreciate your passion, your suggestions, your contributions, your praise, and yes, even your complaints. :)

Please keep it up, so that our team can provide you with the information and tools you need and want to help keep us pursuing those opportunities. It is a true joy to serve you.

Continually,

Mon

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November 24, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Today's the day, but tomorrow's OK too

Ltn_awards_2011Just a reminder that today is the deadline for entries to the 2011 LTN Innovation Awards — ping me if you need a short extension

Please note, there is NO FEE to enter, and the form is painless — and you can nominate someone outside your own company/firm.

411: here.

remember: you cannot win if you do not enter.

let’s celebrate our best work and folks!

November 1, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

 
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