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A former student at Hastings sued the school in pro per for allegedly violating his civil rights because he is a Pakistani immigrant and a Muslim. But along the way, he threw unbelievably graphic details of an "affair" he alleges he had with a professor into his "Amended Complaint." Read all about it here.

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Originally posted by HeadLight
A former student at Hastings sued the school in pro per for allegedly violating his civil rights because he is a Pakistani immigrant and a Muslim. But along the way, he threw unbelievably graphic details of an "affair" he alleges he had with a professor into his "Amended Complaint." Read all about it here.

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That is truly gross. Some sort of spree disclosure such as "describes person eating own excrement" or something would have been helpful. I didn't know graphic meant disgusting.

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
That is truly gross. Some sort of spree disclosure such as "describes person eating own excrement" or something would have been helpful. I didn't know graphic meant disgusting.

The grossness is greatly lessened if you ASSume the prof is Not Me -- who protests way, way too much about hating anal. And who no doubt would love to humiliate (using sex, of course) a young Muslim boy.

I'm sure he has lots of useful information about al Qaida or Saddam or whatever. And if he happens to choke on her own corn-laced excrement, no great loss.

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
The grossness is greatly lessened if you ASSume the prof is Not Me -- who protests way, way too much about hating anal. And who no doubt would love to humiliate (using sex, of course) a young Muslim boy.

I'm sure he has lots of useful information about al Qaida or Saddam or whatever. And if he happens to choke on her own corn-laced excrement, no great loss.

Actually it isn't. No need to discuss further.

This isn't Texas -- we have standards here, y'know. -- T.S.

[Atticus Grinch]

California median home price soars 24.6 percent between 4/03 and 4/04.

[c2ed]

Homes in the Bay Area are now freakin' $520k for a single-family home. $670k for a little something in SF. Unfuckingbelievable.

[frodo corleone]

"Homes in the Bay Area are now freakin' $520k for a single-family home. $670k for a little something in SF. Unfuckingbelievable." -c2ed

Yeah, but the economy is so strong and jobs are so plentiful it more than makes up for the high cost of living. Oh, wait; that was 5 years ago. Damn.

The "other" GA board mentions today that GP Irwin Gross left WSGR as of last week. Any news on where he went and the underlying issues for his departure?

Sound off!

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by c2ed
Homes in the Bay Area are now freakin' $520k for a single-family home. $670k for a little something in SF. Unfuckingbelievable.

That's just the median. If you want to live somewhere "nice", it's a hell of a lot more than that. Hell, townhomes are $550k.

anyone seen this from a departing paul hastings associate? I hear he was in corporate:


Evans to Paul Hastings:



An Email from Greg
As many of you are aware, today is my last day at the firm. It is time for
me to move on and I want you to know that I have accepted a position as
"Trophy Husband". This decision was quite easy and took little
consideration. However, I am confident this new role represents a welcome
change in my life and a step up from my current situation. While I have a
high degree of personal respect for PHJW as a law firm, and I have made
wonderful friendships during my time here, I am no longer comfortable
working for a group largely populated by gossips, backstabbers and
Napoleonic personalities. In fact, I dare say that I would rather be
dressed up like a piñata and beaten than remain with this group any longer.
I wish you continued success in your goals to turn vibrant, productive,
dedicated associates into an aimless, shambling group of dry, lifeless
husks.



May the smoke from any bridges I burn today be seen far and wide.



Respectfully submitted,



Gregory Evans



ps. Achilles absent, was Achilles still. (Homer)

[Missing the bar]

I just had it sent from a friend and came over here to see if it was up. Apparently, it's real and hillarious. And now I'll go back to becoming a drone.

[Replaced_Texan]

Friend of mine in insurance defense (property coverage) wants to know about Cozen O'Connor. What she's looking for:

• well, I think they're full spectrum practice, but I know they have a big first party practice. I'd be interested to know how much coverage they do v. regulatory/compliance, agent/broker issue work. I just read a really good paper on e-commerce issues done by one of their Chicago attorneys. I'd like to refer stuff out if they're good. Or you know, ask them for a job. Just kidding on that last part, except that it'd be nice to know what the firm environment, pay, and requirements are like. Never hurts to keep it in the ol' rolodex, you know.

[NotFromHere]

Country music star Barbara Mandrell tried for years to sell Fontanel, her 136-acre Nashville estate that featured an indoor pool, shooting range and helipad. Every time a real estate agent would call, the Mandrell home went into Normandy Invasion mode to tidy the 27,000-square-foot log home for the showing, all to no avail.

Within days, an auction date was set and qualified bidders were invited to inspect the property during a two-week showing period. When the gavel dropped, Fontanel sold for $2.1 million, to the delight of both buyer and seller.


27,000 square feet. Wow. For 2.1 million dollars in my neighborhood, you get a 4500 sq ft house near (not on) a public golf course. What in the hell do you do with 27,000 sq ft?

2.1 mill is a steal

[frodo corleone]

"For 2.1 million dollars in my neighborhood, you get a 4500 sq ft house near (not on) a public golf course. What in the hell do you do with 27,000 sq ft?"

Man, I think for $2.1M in my neighborhood you get slightly more than 2000 sq. ft. and a good school district. Woo-hoo!

As for the excess 25,000 sq. ft., I think you open a Barnes & Noble (although, since it would be in Tennessee, I guess you'd have to open a Sam's Club.)