The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law. --Aristotle I'm pretty sure this isn't talking about the law being held differently to different people on... Read More
Posted by: seeker_of_truth on 2008-07-22 11:17:18
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Recently, I have been hearing many rumors that the government plans to instate martial law byt the end of 2008.  American laws state that, following any act of terrorism or during any war... Read More
Posted by: JT_Grogan on 2008-07-21 22:04:35
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From the forums : [QUOTE=natureboy;110206]What is the forums view on smoking and the laws. Are you for or against smoking,do you think smokers are treated unfairly or are you satisfied with... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-21 12:25:03
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From the Forums : [QUOTE=scotslad60;116970]Why isn't there a better, separate and unbiased body for investigating and, where necessary, prosecuting those involved in the law....... Police,... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-21 12:12:25
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The Coming Catastrophe? The finishing touches on several contingency plans for attacking Iran We bring to the attention of our readers David DeBatto's scenario as to what... Read More
Posted by: provexallxthings on 2008-07-21 09:30:24
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As a trial lawyer, I run into people who have done things or said things they really wish they hadn't. I am always amazed that someone could reach maturity and even great success in life and still... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-17 11:43:31
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Invictus, probably the most famous poem penned by William Ernest Henley, is a testament to living and doing right no matter the consequences: Out of the night that covers me, Black as... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-15 11:36:46
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To All, I'm new here so I will start with something familiar. I'm an American living in the UK with my English wife. We moved here 3 years ago for a number of reasons that I will touch on at... Read More
Posted by: tad60uk on 2008-07-12 08:12:31
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Hello again! Nice of you to stop and read my blog today. If you are one of my students then I'm tickled pink you have stopped here to read what I have said. In other cases just want to say thank... Read More
Posted by: norm4u2 on 2008-07-11 10:41:00
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H2Ogerl's attempt to stump the chump (from the forum post )! [QUOTE=H20gerl;113461]So....what creates the greatest conflict between common sense, morals, justice, law as applicable and what... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-10 19:12:36
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My first law blog question & answer (quoted from the forum post ). . . [QUOTE=QuickHitGondolin;113492]I heard today on the news that prenuptial agreements are being ignored in many... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-10 19:08:46
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The first most interesting thing is the subject of another post , but the second most interesting thing to happen to me so far in 2008 is the trial of one of my banking client's case against the... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-09 17:11:51
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 I moved this from "About Me;" it was too long and distracting.  If you really need to know, here is my profile (purloined from my website): John McFarland practices law... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-07 18:30:20
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Here is a list (with links) to articles I have published: August 3, 2007,  Houston Business Journal: Best Defense in Loan Defaults When Debtor Goes on the Offensive July... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-07-02 14:54:40
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Here is some advice I have for any lawyer in any forum.  It applies to any audience, if you think about it.  The short story: while you start with a reserve of credibility with any... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-06-30 12:14:24
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I have decided to start a blog to address legal issues and the practice of law, generally, from the perspective of a trial lawyer.  I've been trying cases in Texas for over a decade and while... Read More
Posted by: LawOdyssey on 2008-06-30 11:58:07
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Posted by: Ottehey on 2008-06-26 15:32:31
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Posted by: Higherlevelink on 2008-06-18 19:08:00
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Peace is what they tell me through the flame tongues. Are we too blind to see the lies uttered by those bitter tongues. Lies, all I hear are lies, the snakes utter lies in my ear, a... Read More
Posted by: tombstone on 2008-06-13 19:45:21
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Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else. Les Brown The law of harvest is to reap more than... Read More
Posted by: Success1 on 2008-06-11 14:24:59
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In the world of chaos, there was one person who stood for law and order. His name was Carlos and he wielded a rusty sword that could cut through anything. When enemies stood in... Read More
Posted by: Frake on 2008-06-06 23:54:15
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If whatever can go wrong, will go wrong!! Read More
Posted by: sayings on 2008-05-22 08:36:26
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People are always saying that life only is now beginning, well, my mom said that when i graduated middle school, then high school, and now shes saying that life is only now about to begin! and so... Read More
Posted by: Krystal_sins07 on 2008-05-20 12:37:01
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I swear I posted on this before but I can not find it, so maybe I started and did not post it.  If i did bear w/ me While driving to work today I was listening to Howard... Read More
Posted by: whiteknight on 2008-05-14 11:19:51
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Hmm.....I wonder if I made this list..... Category: News and Politics This article found online at: http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article19871.htm The Last Roundu Read More
Posted by: ELIA on 2008-05-05 19:36:41
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