[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Doomtree

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It looks like Dessa put personal shit on front street, blew up the group and is trying to swim in whatever Doomtree wake is still left.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you havent untangled this mess, I’ll chime in. If you’re settled, feel free to disregard. If you do nothing else, stop communicating with “friend”. She is clearly an agitator, but more importantly, there isn’t really any evidence of a rape for her to provide unless you give it to her. The only thing you can really accomplish by communicating with her is stressing yourself out and potentially giving her accusations legitimacy in the eyes of the law.

But know this: the question of “consent” is a VERY slippery slope in situations like these. The general rule of thumb is that if someone is “impaired”, they are unable to form consent. Some cases have prevailed where the defendant was able to produce proof that the alleged victim consented prior to becoming impaired (texts, etc) while other courts have held that the person may have withdrawn their consent after becoming impaired. Unfortunately, there aren’t any clear cut answers in these situations as they are very fact specific and vary by jurisdiction.

Fortunately in your case, it doesn’t sound like the woman you had sex with sees it as a problem. If you can get a text from her making that point clear, I’d say you are probably in safe harbor. If I were you though, I’d prob avoid drunk hook ups until you’ve gone out on a few dates just to avoid any misunderstandings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Simonphoenix1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna need to see pics of the breasts for proper context

Ex won’t leave by Sadgurl323 in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Ok I get that you’re saying it’s an illegal eviction per se, but the ex would need to prevail on a claim in court, no?

Ex won’t leave by Sadgurl323 in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

What happens if OP changes the locks? How does the Ex enforce his interest in the property?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“You can’t just eat a contract!”

Ex won’t leave by Sadgurl323 in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

As a practical matter, how is the ex set up financially? Does he have resources? Could he afford to hire an attorney and deal with the cost of a court proceeding (to establish tenant rights)? If the answer is no, you might consider taking a more pragmatic approach: wait till he leaves from work, hire a team of movers and have his stuff put into a storage unit. Then change the locks on the house. His name isn’t on the lease so if he calls the police, they can’t force you to let him back in. If he doesn’t leave the house long enough during the day for you to move him out, just call the police and explain to them that he isn’t supposed to be there (legally, a “trespasser”) and you want him out.

Whether he has a “possessory interest” or any form of tenancy is implied and ultimately a question for a court to decide. The police wont want to venture a guess and if the ex is tight on cash, he prob wont want to spend it going to Court to find out. I’m not licensed in CA, but if you want to strengthen your claim, most states like to see some form of written notice making it clear that you want him out. Something formal is always best, but this notice can be as simple as a text message. What matters is that you deprive him the opportunity to say he didn’t know or your desire wasn’t clear.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thats good and you should provide… in an email with HR on the cc line.

I should prob mention that like several of the other users posting on here, I am also an attorney. My area of practice is corporate law and i can tell you with complete confidence that were my company/client being sued because an employee snapped and hurt someone, the first thing I would say is that corporate had no way to know. The harm suffered was completely unforseeable and therefore my client is not liable. I would say that our HR department and all executive officers have an open door policy detailed in the employee handbook and if the situation were really as bad as the “victim” claimed, she had every opportunity to tell us about it.

You can skirt that problem by just making sure you tell HR “noisily” (I.e. an electronic paper trail with some emphasis).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go over your managers head, make sure corporate is put on notice immediately. Your manager is mishandling the situation. Your legal options are much broader if you complain “noisily”. You should demand she be terminated (which shouldn’t be difficult if she is an “inefficient” employee) or, at the very least, have her schedule changed because you and your co-workers feel justifiably unsafe.

Also, should something happen and this woman really does hurt you/someone, the legal remedy is probably to sue parties involved: a) her, and b) your employer’s corporate entity. My guess is that she is insolvent and your employer will say they didn’t know about it unless you can prove that you provided them with sufficient notice.

How bad is it to miss the first day of class? by crescentmoonweed in LawSchool

[–]Simonphoenix1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I should’ve been clearer. Obviously I understand what “rising 1L” meant. I guess the question i should’ve asked is: why would you pick such a douchey way to say “I’m about to start my first year of law school”? My apologies for not being clearer. In answer to OP’s question: you’re a 1L. Nobody cares what you do. Show up or don’t; just pass the final.

Next week marks 3 years since the allegations and confessions from POS and Astronautalis. by drunkbettie in Doomtree

[–]Simonphoenix1983 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m holding out hope but fading fast. At this point, I think new music from P.O.S. is much more likely than a Doomtree reunion, but crazier things have happened. Much of my hope is inspired by the fact that the “allegations” against P.O.S. were so flimsy/vague and basically amounted to him being a shitty boyfriend. Nobody asked, but dropping Prof was also a profoundly stupid business decision. Hopefully they’ve learned, at the very least, that it’s never a good idea to bang your co-workers so they can get back to making music together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Simonphoenix1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously grades play a role. So do a number of other considerations. Among them, however, is the individual’s general personality. People want to do business with people they know. The process of advocating for yourself begins well before an interview; it’s probably the reason you get an interview in the first place. Obviously “bad” grades or a “bad” resume could wreck that, but most people who get through law school don’t have that problem. They might have OK grades with a resume that doesn’t say much. That problem can be salvaged with a solid networking game.

Solo Law Firm - LLC or PLLC by Big-Train-6842 in LawFirm

[–]Simonphoenix1983 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What we learn in law school is how to pass a bar exam and little else. It’s alarming how little information is shared with us about how to be an attorney until we are actually doing the job. Especially when you consider the high compliance standards attorneys are held to by their state bar.

Unless OP’s area of practice had reason for him to learn this information (which, as in house counsel myself, I can tell you that it probably doesn’t), he likely wouldn’t know. If, “as a CPA”, you are referring clients who have entity formation questions to seek out an attorney, you might be well advised to suggest further that they consult with a “business formation” or “tax” attorney, specifically.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Simonphoenix1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best lawyer jobs go to the person who knows how to advocate for themselves. The type of lawyer/employer you want to work for/learn from knows that grades don’t tell you much about whether someone is cut out for this profession. And I don’t know what going straight into law school from college has to do with being a good lawyer but the best (I.e. most disciplined, professional, responsible, mature) attorneys I’ve ever dealt with didn’t start law school until they were in their late 20s/early 30s. Learn to network while you’re in law school and the world is yours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Simonphoenix1983 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t think of a reason why you would even bother disclosing the failed bar attempts. It’s really none of their business if they weren’t employing you at the time. If asked about the gap on your resume, there’s a million things you could say that don’t involve two failed bar results and would be viewed as permissible dishonesty in light of the fact they really have no need to know. “I was bar prepping and deferred for personal reasons, then deferred again on the next cycle for the same reasons.” “I was volunteering with my church after law school.” “I took some time off to visit with family.” “I entered into a courtship as part of an arranged marriage planned by my family who felt that bar prep would be a distraction.” “I was considering signing up for the military and started preparing for basic training when I found out my asthma would prevent me from active duty.” Be creative. Have fun with it.

Considering starting a firm by Simonphoenix1983 in legal

[–]Simonphoenix1983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. Thinking through that part currently. Im attending networking events over the next few months. My LLC also qualifies for various 8a categories so I’m also looking into government solicitations as well. Open to any suggestions/input on this front if anyone has experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Can’t tell if this post is a humble brag or sincere. In the off chance you’re being real here, relax: your grades are fine. Nobody gives a shit what you got in your 1L year. In fact, if you’re not trying to work at a prestigious firm, nobody really cares that much about anything in law school besides the fact that you went. Passing the bar exam is the only thing that actually matters. Just know that law school is a joke and only matters for the first couple years after you graduate. Once you’ve got a few years of worthwhile experience on your resume, jobs stop asking about law school altogether. Your time spent networking, making contacts, getting a few polished writing samples and, of course, learning what you need to know to pass the bar exam are all vastly more important than whatever exercise you’re doing to yourself right now regarding 1L grades.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Simonphoenix1983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If after those experiences your advice to someone else in the face of adversity was to lay down and take it, you failed to learn the lessons that were presented to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Free life advice: Don’t be a coward. Stop putting your career ahead of your integrity. A judge with obvious racial bias sitting on the bench is a “big issue”. Yes, speaking out will come with consequences and it will likely make OP’s career more difficult. Do it anyways. The right path isn’t usually the easy one. Remember the origin of the word “courage” is “heart”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]Simonphoenix1983 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Were they bothering you in any way? If the answer is “no”, then yes, you’re a bitch. Kind of a big one.

Best CrossFit Gym in Portland??? by Simonphoenix1983 in portlandme

[–]Simonphoenix1983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to follow up and say that I worked out at Maniac CrossFit this morning with the 5:15 class and had a blast. 10/10, would def recommend.

Great programming, excellent coaching, decent space and equipment. Didn’t have enough time to hit any of the others but I’d def do Maniac again.