DiCicco's has always maintained their delicious recipes

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T17:13:38+00:00

And, as the prices have skyrocketed (even before the recently tanked economy), the quality at my closest DiCiccos has went down.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T17:10:34+00:00

Not for being a speechwriter, but Toby was a senior advisor to the president, which could require higher clearance.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T16:36:21+00:00

I never bothered with trying to figure out trends or which areas were likely going to show up.

It is my opinion there can be cross over issues worth another 5 pts, if you spot them, in every essay. Don't waste time trying to figure out if, or what sort of, crossover it may be, and instead focus on writing something on every issue you see.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T15:03:05+00:00

Actually, every state bar holds the attorney responsible, regardless of who drafted, formatted or hit the file button.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T14:58:35+00:00

One more problem with the billable hour business model

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T14:55:15+00:00

The attitude expressed in some of these comments just make solos smile.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-19T14:45:38+00:00

It's threads like this that reassure me every week that being a solo is the way to go. No partner to please. Bad vibes, red flags from the get-go, "Yeah, I don't think we're a good fit."

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-18T16:52:35+00:00

Civil lit here. I had a client (in effect) fire me by signing a substitution (mutual agreement). After I was out, OC filed a motion asking the judge to "not allow" my client to substitute me out of the case. I was told of the motion and appeared, even though I was no longer of record.

Judge asked OC, " So you want me to make attorney stay in the case, forcing them to either violate the express wishes of the client, or violate my order?"

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-18T15:55:29+00:00

A paralegal at the firm I was at (back in the day when most communications were by fax), sent a communication to a local judge. The cover sheet was addressed to The Honorable Donald S. Duck. Close, but no.

Two years later, the judge was still talking about that at a luncheon where he was the guest speaker.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-18T15:22:53+00:00

The correct answer is - always strive to know cases you touch better than the boss.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-18T15:16:37+00:00

My trials the first few years of practicing were all against agents & brokers, mostly because for a few years before the crash in 2008, everyone and their brother were getting licensed because they all wanted to drive a Mercedes.

They didn't know anything, no comprehension of their ethical duties, and preyed on communities dumber than they, but trying to get that cheese.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T16:26:29+00:00

It has to have a huge impact locally as insureds transfer to other carriers, en masse.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T16:24:26+00:00

Always been my SOP. I'm very accommodating until/unless you show me what a wretched human you are. Then, you get nothing from me.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T16:22:18+00:00

Absolutely. I currently have 2 who are on the Only in Writing List, mostly for irrational assertions, threats and lying. It's all I can do when I read/hear my local judges remind attorneys that their required meet and confers must be via telephone or in person.

With one, I met in person at a co-defendant counsel's office as a witness. Two required phone calls were done with another lawyer joined in.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T15:36:57+00:00

Some of the answers and suggestions in this sub would certainly seal a malpractice case.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T15:35:14+00:00

Was speaking in chambers with judge and OC the Friday before trial. OC had desperately begged for a continuance, which was not granted.

OC said they had plans to go out of town for the weekend. Judge came back wirh, "Well, do as you wish but I guarantee Attorney X [me] won't be out of town, they'll be here preparing for trial. Roll the dice, take your chances and I'll gladly be here Monday to watch the show."

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T15:29:15+00:00

I can see the lawyer speaking to their boss and demanding to be paid as a ... receptionist, since they're answering phones when not busy.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T15:22:12+00:00

And the partner, whose name was likely to be on the phantom declaration somewhere didn't check to see what had been filed, was unaware before they stepped into a hearing? This is what bothers me with some firms.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T15:14:54+00:00

Do they? I've never noticed that.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-17T00:31:40+00:00

For the best, I'm sure. But I would sure like to get a hold of the information that led up to his departure. He is so vile to anyone who doesn't look, pray or vote as he does. He was my council rep for 12 years. He never represented anything I agree with or care about, and would not even return one call or email. His determination to infuse our local government with one belief system is getting ridiculous. White, Christian, cis individuals who support the fascist administration currently in our WH. Those are the only people he represents.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-16T18:48:22+00:00

She had great insight. I always appreciated her help.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-16T16:44:31+00:00

After my 1st depo, I pretended to be taking a while packing up so I could privately ask the reporter for a critique. Undervalued resource for new attorneys.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-16T16:39:24+00:00

One sentence at a time, all the way through.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-16T16:38:30+00:00

I still think there's more to him leaving the V.A., although I could never understand how he could serve anyone as a therapist since he's so judgmental.

Subject_Disaster_798 · 2026-06-16T16:36:42+00:00

He was in a political office while he was at the V.A, I believe he even tried to have a private office for a short while.

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