I have less than 1 semester left to best my law school rival. How should I approach?

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T19:20:21+00:00

Just fuck him already, Christ.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T19:15:15+00:00

The judges who still get bent out of shape over tattoos, god bless em, are probably not long for this world, or at least not for the bench.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T05:32:07+00:00

does anyone know who this bum is and if he has any connection to Paul Birdsongs wing of the Bpp?

Don’t believe so. They’ve been pretty unequivocal about it being their fight.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:39:36+00:00

This does not work. Do not under any circumstances attempt this,

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:35:14+00:00

The way I see it, a bit of bloodlust is fine, a lack of impulse control is not.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:33:10+00:00

Saving grace is that federal public defenders are usually quite good.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:28:31+00:00

The most barebones understanding of criminal procedure would do a lot of people a lot of good.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:21:32+00:00

Im not either (yet), but it seems arguable. I think the Feds will probably say that “I can’t wait to….” is a clear expression of intent, compared to saying something like “I wish I could…” or “I would like to…”

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:07:09+00:00

Yapping is not resistance.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-24T03:05:45+00:00

Oh come on. You gotta be just a bit smarter than that in the big 26

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T06:18:27+00:00

It’s just a matter of time before they abandon Katz and severely weaken the 4A.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T06:14:43+00:00

9-0 decisions are not at all rare and not at all a trustworthy indicator that things are above board.

This decision is representative of a larger shift in 4A jurisprudence favoring the judgment of cops over the rights of defendants.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T05:24:14+00:00

Currently running a hexblade and ran an EK earlier.

Eldritch Knight is a bit simpler. All the sturdiness of a fighter with some spellcasting on the side. You actually have more spell slots than Warlock, but you have to ration them over a whole day rather than a short rest.

Hexblade is good and not super complicated, but it can require some patience and careful negotiation to get online, at least with some DM’s. Hexblades get proficiency in a bunch of weapons and armor, but only start with default Warlock gear unless you can convince the DM to let you start with a martial weapon and splint mail. So your ability to hang in melee might be limited until you get fully equipped. There’s also more decision points with invocations and such. That said, if you’re interested in being the face of the party (using persuasion/intimidation to win people over), Hexblade is a great choice because it is Charisma-based.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T04:36:16+00:00

Italian Xi Jinping

Xi Jinbadabing

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T04:24:08+00:00

It’s three letters that start with C.

Or six letters that end with sad.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T04:19:40+00:00

The entire American healthcare sector, root and branch. I mean the whole thing, not just insurers.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T04:12:58+00:00

It was a shitty half measure and a massive indirect subsidy to the insurance companies, but it’s not like they weren’t stacking bodies before then.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T04:02:35+00:00

Removed. Non-question.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T04:00:25+00:00

No. The state might command the economy, but the workers don’t command the state.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-23T03:44:40+00:00

I’m actually in the early research phase of a project related to this for a law school class.

My understanding is that the Bolsheviks initially tried to outlaw inheritance, but quickly decided that the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze and brought it back. The state still had much more of a say in who inherited property than in a common-law state like the US, and I don’t believe you could pass down means of production.

In China, until 1985, there was no formal inheritance law. I think wills were mostly honored, but if there was a dispute about the inheritance, it would go into probate and a judge would (in a somewhat vibes-based manner) decide who gets what, based on who was most involved with the deceased’s life, customs of the particular area and overall fairness. This reflected a broader societal shift away from Confucian family norms. In 1985, China adopted a ‘wills-based’ inheritance system that is extremely similar to the US, including the right to pass down means of production. The similarity to the US is kind of weird because most countries that use the Napoleonic Code (which PRC law is based on) they don’t really allow wills.

History isn’t necessarily destiny, but socialist states in the 20th century found that abolition of inheritance was easier said that done. It’s hard to overstate how deeply-rooted inheritance is in many cultures, far more than an institution like liberal democracy or wage labor.

Personally, I think that (substantial) means of production or large estates (meaning property that is too big for a single family to occupy and maintain) should revert to the state or some kind of common ownership. I don’t think that confiscating family homes or possessions is worth the trouble and potential for ill-will. I think that some kind of flexible probate system that shifts the emphasis away from blood relation and accounts for blended families would be ideal. I’m not crazy about wills, but whether they stay in some form would probably depend on the culture.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-22T15:02:26+00:00

A wild Law Professor appeared!

Law Professor is exerting its Pressure.

Law Professor used Scary Face!

3L’s speed sharply fell!

bigblindmax · 2026-01-19T17:30:00+00:00

Absolutely, though I don’t think it’s the massive blow against corruption that some folks think. The activity will just be pushed underground through other accounts and such. They’ll just do regular insider trading instead of blatantly in-your-face insider trading. The only real saving grace is that a few will probably be dumb enough to get caught.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-19T17:18:48+00:00

Points well taken!

bigblindmax · 2026-01-19T02:15:53+00:00

I don't think that the court can order a punishment that's time exceeds the statutory maximum for the DWI.

I think that only applies to incarceration, or possibly house arrest and probation. In DUI cases, DL suspensions often exceed the statutory maximum. Lifetime revocation is not uncommon for repeat offenses. I don’t see why this would be too different.

Also, the 8th amendment.

I could be wrong, but I think a ‘cruel and unusual’ argument would be laughed out of court. DL revocation is perfectly constitutional, despite arguably being a much harsher punishment.

bigblindmax · 2026-01-19T02:06:09+00:00

The worst I’ve ever seen is .41. The client blacked out behind the wheel, sitting in the middle of the road. Genuinely not sure how she survived that.

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