When you’ve submitted the work as per contract and you’re asked for an additional discount, don’t back down, even though you’re tempted to do so. The siren song of “additional work in the future” is very strong.
It’s easy to say, “you …
Former Miami federal criminal defense lawyer, Mexicana Airlines cargo station rep and oh yeah, Saudi Arabia.
Don’t Back Down
A Curious Case
A Colombian woman was indicted in 1995 or so on a historical cocaine conspiracy case. While several co-defendants named along with her were arrested, extradited and went to jail, she stayed in Colombia and avoided extradition. Let’s call her …
It practically writes itself.
Truman Capote, Jane Bowles
Truman Capote on Jane Bowles.
Yes, that
Jane Bowles.
More Austin Tice
When information concerning Austin Tice’s whereabouts were offered to the USG in June, 2023–at that time in a cell in the basement of the Iranian consulate in Damascus–they said, “we’re not interested.” …
Austin Tice
As of one year ago, Austin Tice, American law student, journalist and former Marine officer, was imprisoned in the basement of that consulate.
\#AustinTice
Autorenewing Subscriptions
I just got off the phone with my bank. They put a hold on my credit card because, at 0800 EST, there were three declines. All were from an effort to renew a subscription on Substack. This subscription autorenewed with my old information–and an …
PetroSaudi Series Picked Up by Netflix
Netflix picks up Jho Low, PetroSaudi, 1MDB story: deadline.com/2023/11/n…
#PetroSaudi #JhoLow #1MDB
Lawyer’s Lament
Assange and US “Assurances”
US assurances don’t mean much. See, Sholam Weiss: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shol…
“… by letters dated 8 February and 14 May 2002, the United States provided the State party with assurances that if the author was extradited with …
Form Book vs. AI
The ABA doesn’t require law schools to teach a class in “drafting legal documents,” assuming this skill will later be learned on the job. The problem is the hallucinations that plague ChapGPT. This is an AI term of art, colloquially …
Relativity Software Fix
Sometimes software problems are so complex that the only solution is spiritual help. In this case, as all Miami lawyers know, we’ll invoke Eleggua, “the Roads,” the santería orisha whose powers include opening a path and clearing the way.
You’ll …
White & Case and 1MDB
Looks like White & Case has some liability…
The principal White & Case lawyer thereafter went to work for PetroSaudi.
$700M paid into a Jho Low account? Oh my.
#TarekObaid #PetroSaudi #1MDB #JhoLow #WolfofWallStreet #White&Case
Chicago Alderman Edward Burke Convicted
I remember Burke’s run for the office of Cook County State’s attorney in 1980. His ads featured a Chicago Police Department badge—though not a police officer, Burke had somehow finagled a badge—does Chicago have a police reserve? There was some …
Promises, Promises
\#PetroSaudi
PetroSaudi Series Picked Up by Netflix
Netflix picks up Jho Low, PetroSaudi, 1MDB story: deadline.com/2023/11/n…
PetroSaudi #jholow #1MDB
Lawyer’s Lament
Tarek Obaid, CEO of PetroSaudi
Because of the personal injury bar and public defenders, people believe that lawyers work for free. I’ve been trying to convince my doctor, travel agent, mobile phone company and Starbucks that they should similarly work on a complimentary basis, …
Form Book vs. AI
The ABA doesn’t require law schools to teach a class in “drafting legal documents,” assuming this skill will later be learned on the job. The problem with ChapGPT is its hallucinations. This is an AI term of art, colloquially …
Falling Down
The economic system is a secret game of musical chairs. One day the music stops and you’re left standing.
Story of an Unsuccessful Kidnapping
My client, Tamid, had a joint venture with the notorious ⁜ of Indonesia. His partner was Prince Quetzalcoatl, the son of King Khomeini of Bessarabia. Tamid had a diplomatic passport and performed various high-level missions for the King. Then, King …
Run Like a Demon
Q. We need our special teams receiver to run like the wind after catching 4th down punts. Can we invoke the aid of Pazuzzu, the Sumerian Lord of the East Wind Demons?
A. While not specifically a deity, Pazuzzu is otherworldly enough to qualify under …
Thoughts On The Grift
Given the interest in the subject, it is strange that there is not a more fully-developed literature of the con, the uniquely American–or is it?–storytelling with a purpose, that is, to divest the unwary of their cash.
There is, of …
On the Representation of Criminal Defendants
I remember when I saw WWH’s “lending bank” at a strip mall in Provo or some godforsaken place. I remember a transnational petroleum purchase deal that at the last minute saw the inclusion of two unknown names—a clear badge of fraud. A former …
Can Happen Here
The best way to deal with Trump is to ignore him. But we can’t–the media won’t let us.George W. Bush on his ranch? When was the last time you heard anything about him?Yesterday I saw four military helicopters flying in formation in …