Author Archives: Professor Nathenson

Advice for new law students, part V: avoid Monty Python “Yes it is!, No it isn’t!” argumentation

When engaging in legal analysis, avoid being conclusory.  As I tell my 1Ls, always follow the advice of Dorothy from the song Follow the Yellow-Brick Road (emphasis added): If ever, oh ever, a Wiz there was the Wizard of Oz is one because Because, because, because, because, because Because of the wonderful things he does. […]

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Exam break: athletes’ dumbest moments and the fascinating, inspiring, and sad story of Dock Ellis

After long day of exam-related stuff, time for a change.  Found this: in reaction to Giants receiver Plaxico Burress accidentally shooting himself in the leg, Morning Joe counts down “Athletes’ Dumbest Moments.” Among the highlights: athletes who can’t play because they injure themselves playing Guitar Hero and Game Boy (ok, video games provides a thread, […]

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