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The only reason I asked is of mere curiousity. I'm not taking a poll and offering the average. I'm just wondering what you guys would ask for or expect for losing half a thumb.

I've asked plenty of qualified people and had already decided on a number well before asking here. And anyway, I could ask anywhere between $2kand $200k and be justified based on various different circumstances. It isn't like there is some magic thumb value that all good lawyers demand.

The correct answer is "whatever a jury says it is worth."

Seriously.

No, I mean REALLY seriously.

This is a key concept for a PI attorney to grasp . . . DUCY?

Michael

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09-10-2009 , 12:01 AM

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MichaelOar

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Originally Posted by POKEROMGLOL

1. It has been repealed.
http://www.lifemanagement.com/fsa7.1.2015/

2.TXJUR LIMITATION § 69
I typed in "alienation of affection" in the texas-cases database.

Only in North Carolina boys. I considered making the move . . .

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09-10-2009 , 12:31 AM

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recipro

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Originally Posted by Karak567

2. Serious question. As I read supplements, should I be "outlining" (as in beginning to make my final outline for the course) or simply "note taking?" Is it going to benefit me to go back in a month and start processing the notes into an outline (ie refreshing the material) enough to avoid doing it now?

I would wait until closer to the final to make an outline. But that might just be me, because I know if I outline two months before a final, I won't remember that stuff by the final.

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09-10-2009 , 12:50 AM

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POKEROMGLOL

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Originally Posted by MichaelOar

The correct answer is "whatever a jury says it is worth."

Seriously.

No, I mean REALLY seriously.

This is a key concept for a PI attorney to grasp . . . DUCY?

Michael

Or it is "whatever the other side thinks a jury will say it is worth."
Or it is "whatever will make your client very happy."
Or it is "whatever you think the other side will pay to not have to litigate it."

Also, don't you think it is a good idea to ask for more than you think a jury will think its' worth? Seems like a basic negotiating concept.

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09-10-2009 , 01:01 AM

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HowardZinn

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Second day in a row that i was stuck with a socratic while multitabling (both adjunct profs).

THIS IS 3L WTF!>!?!?>?!?!

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09-10-2009 , 02:24 AM

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Riverman

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"Sorry, I'm not prepared"

/3L

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09-10-2009 , 03:48 AM

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POKEROMGLOL

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"i read this case a week ago and i really don't remember" is my goto line.

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09-10-2009 , 09:00 AM

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Noah.

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i just tell them that the SCOTUS are puppets of a fascist regime and i don't recognize their authority in this case. then i ask the prof which party has the lightest skin, cause they win.

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09-10-2009 , 09:47 AM

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bustowithnobra

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yo eyedea, you in Boston dawggy? I be ballin by Kenmore if you in that area

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09-10-2009 , 11:34 AM

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Karak

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Got cold called on a big case today that I had just skimmed and used canned briefs on, and I got by just fine with little to no problems. Makes me feel more confident about "the method" now.

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09-10-2009 , 08:01 PM

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manupod

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karak,

if you're this annoying in class/at school...i can't think of anything. just wow. wow. WOW.

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09-10-2009 , 08:34 PM

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Karak

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???

what are you talking about?

oh that's right... how DARE i be over eager and trying to figure all this **** out. what an ******* i am.

no, im not annoying. i sit in the back of class and never say a word. then i trudge off to the library, read 2+2 for 2 hours and then read hornbooks.

man im a son of a bitch

Last edited by Karak; 09-10-2009 at 08:38 PM. Reason: ive been drinking

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09-10-2009 , 09:27 PM

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DonkJr

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Dear Manupod,

You're a douchebag

Love,
XxGodJrxX

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09-10-2009 , 11:14 PM

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lolasthma

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Originally Posted by manupod

karak,

if you're this annoying in class/at school...i can't think of anything. just wow. wow. WOW.

more hostility for no reason ITT.

<3 it. hope law school is like this

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09-11-2009 , 12:18 AM

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Karak

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hahaha i about lost it in the thread before. had just got back from a 3 hour happy hour.

oh well.

yeah im just really excited about this ****. ive been an underachiever my entire life, and i finally feel like i have the motivation to work hard at something academically. sure, i might come across as an overeager douchebag, but like i said... im just excited.

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09-11-2009 , 01:08 AM

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manupod

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it's the 3rd stinking week of class! you don't need to be doing anything and certainly not studying books and yada yada. Just relax, law school is different but you seem to be putting it on a whole new level, which causes paranoia, confusion, stress, etc.

RE-****ing-LAX and you'll be fine. That attitude, plus some hard work >> study books in the 3rd week

godjrxxx,

who are you?

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09-11-2009 , 01:19 AM

#1317

DonkJr

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Somebody that does not feel the need to post over ten times a day, when he has nothing of value to say. Perhaps you should give it a try?

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09-11-2009 , 01:27 AM

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DeadMoneyWalking

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Originally Posted by XxGodJrxX

Somebody that does not feel the need to post over ten times a day, when he has nothing of value to say. Perhaps you should give it a try?

Already did, I got work done but it was too boring.

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yeah im just really excited about this ****. ive been an underachiever my entire life, and i finally feel like i have the motivation to work hard at something academically. sure, i might come across as an overeager douchebag, but like i said... im just excited.

Ditto w/o the motivation.

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09-11-2009 , 01:27 AM

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manupod

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Originally Posted by XxGodJrxX

Somebody that does not feel the need to post over ten times a day, when he has nothing of value to say. Perhaps you should give it a try?

I provide value by pointing out flaws. That inspires change.

For example, maybe if you weren't boring and had a personality you would have enough to say to occupy 11 posts per day? If that inspires you to change your diet, lose weight, get your acne treated and read the newspaper and a magazine like National Geographic, maybe you'll finally work up the balls to approach that hairy girl in your Business Transactions class, break your streak of 24 years without sex and finally have something worthwhile to contribute to society.

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09-11-2009 , 01:33 AM

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manupod

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I wish Noah's initial post was in the OP still, where he said he studied like an hour a day during the week and one weekend day. Outlined his notes before class and boom, success. Instead, this is the OP (it conveys a similar message)

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Originally Posted by waggles1

Did anyone else vastly over-estimate the difficulty of law school. I do the reading required answer a few questions a week and its so standard..i thought id be stressed out and **** for the whole time but its really quite easy even with the minimum work

The point is, law school USED to have a well deserved reputation as crushing souls. Now with the internet, different teaching methods, all those books/guides, outlines, case briefs, etc. law school is not HARD it's just DIFFERENT. People approaching it with the mindset that it's something else are just setting themselves up for massive failure when they realize this.

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09-11-2009 , 07:20 AM

#1321

DonkJr

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Dearest Manupod,

You continue to post more than your intellectual capacity warrants. You should take a break and work on that.

Your Friend,
XxGodJrxX

P.S. You're a douchebag.

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09-13-2009 , 01:22 AM

#1322

praetorian

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Hey Manupod,

What Law school do you got to? If you're crushing so hard it must be in a T10 right?

p.

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09-13-2009 , 09:26 PM

#1323

remi983

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Praetorian,

Did you name your 2+2 handle after the ancient roman jurists known as 'praetors' on purpose?

Fly, Eyedea, et al.,

I need to take the MPRE this fall. I'm not signed up for barbri. Could you recommend which books I should get/basic study strategy? Thanks

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09-13-2009 , 09:56 PM

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DrModern

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Originally Posted by Eyedea

i just tell them that the SCOTUS are puppets of a fascist regime and i don't recognize their authority in this case. then i ask the prof which party has the lightest skin, cause they win.

I pretty much never say my real political views in class.

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09-15-2009 , 12:35 AM

#1325

Karak

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Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 62,726

what was that about not waiting until the night before to do legal writing assignments? ****!

at least this assignment is just pass/fail... but the rest are graded

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