Today's DJ presents No Wasted Space: Justice William Bedsworth is know for his eloquent, witty writing and mastery of the law, which begins: "A veteran of thousands of opinions and countless
more jokes, William W. Bedsworth can point with ease to the case that brings
him the most pride, and it has nothing to do with the sense of humor that
defines him to so many attorneys nationwide." (That case is People v. Garcia (2000) 77 Cal.App.4th 1269 [sexual orientation is a protected class].)
“I tell people this is the best job in the system, and I don’t
mean the legal system. I mean the solar system. I’m a pig in slop,” Bedsworth
said in an interview in his chambers at the appellate court’s Division 3
headquarters in Santa Ana. “The law isn’t always interesting. But the facts,
what people have done in their lives? It’s all just astounding to me.”
Speaking of outstanding legal writing, also check out Judge Curtis Karnow's article in today's DJ -- Legalish: Let us abolish it when we can -- another impassioned plea for judges and lawyers to drop the legalese and write in plain English.
Further, everyone's talking about Judge Kozinski's death penalty dissent here, which every Californian should read. The style and content are devastating.
Speaking of outstanding legal writing, also check out Judge Curtis Karnow's article in today's DJ -- Legalish: Let us abolish it when we can -- another impassioned plea for judges and lawyers to drop the legalese and write in plain English.
Further, everyone's talking about Judge Kozinski's death penalty dissent here, which every Californian should read. The style and content are devastating.
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