One takes complex things and makes them simple and one takes simple things and makes them complex. I don’t know if this was my professor’s (Professor Liu) own, but it definitely sounded good. He was talking about Posner when he mentioned this. Posner would be someone who makes things more complex. I’m always amazed by those that make things simple. Its no coincidence that all of my favorite professors have this trait. I much prefer straight forward, blunt truths or opinions than cleverly worded wizardry.
Archive for the ‘Law’ Category
Craig Ball – A Must Read
January 9th, 2009 by Kris
If you don’t know who Craig Ball is, you should. Mr. Ball is the front running expert in law and technology. I actually had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Ball speak at a CLE this summer over e-discovery and he was simply amazing. His knowledge is supreme and his delivery was fantastic. You can read a list of his publications at CraigBall.com. You can also see a list of his upcoming speaking engagements.
I was lucky enough to attend this CLE for free. A professor sent out an email inviting students to come, but very few attended. I’m under the impression CLE’s usually aren’t very exciting but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was definitely one to remember. They even handed out binders stuffed with information packed articles on technology, how to leverage it, and so much more. I need to go take a look at that notebook and reread some of the information.
Although you don’t have the notebook, a lot of the Ball information is on his website and you can find more searching Google or Westlaw.
I had a chance to briefly meet Ball afterwards. Really nice guy and his intelligence is off the charts.
Arizona DUI Law: The Blood Test
December 31st, 2008 by Kris
Here is the story that got me on this subject:
Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early Wednesday.
Barkley
An officer with a task force that targets drunken driving saw the former NBA star run a stop sign about 1:30 a.m., Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler said. Barkley was in Scottsdale’s Old Town area, a trendy spot in the Phoenix area. “I am disappointed that I put myself in that situation,” Barkley said in a statement to The Associated Press. “The Scottsdale police were fantastic. Now it is a legal matter and I will not comment any further as it is a legal matter.” The 45-year-old Barkley, now an NBA television commentator, failed standard field sobriety tests after the officer smelled alcohol on him, and he was arrested. Barkley declined to submit to a breath test but was given a blood test. The results weren’t immediately available.
The text is from ESPN. I’m really opposed to the idea of a forced blood test. One should not be forced to give blood whether or not it tends to negate or prove innocence. I would contend that a non consensual withdrawal of blood is an unreasonable search and seizure and is in violation of the Constitution. This law needs to be changed. A person’s skin should not be pierced by a police officer, no matter how much pressure there is/was to pass such an amendment to the current DUI law.