Tokays! (i think)

Happy Constitution Day!

“First-Time Advocates Dominate High Court’s Fall Schedule”: Katie Buehler of Law360 has an article (subscription required for full access) that begins, “Solo practitioner Howard Bashman had almost given up all hope on his goal of arguing before the U.S. howappealing.abovethelaw.com/2023/09/29/#21…

The First Monday of October is a good time to emphasize the importance of state courts and state constitutions. For most Americans, the only experience they’ll have with the judiciary will be with a state court. #StateCourtsAreCool

Love it.

Scroll to the end of today's Jolt in the AJC, and you'll meet Jane, Jane Bond, the ball python (and no, I'm not a schoolteacher --editing glitch). I hate that it's under this headline, but proud she made Snake of the Day. ajc.com/politics/polit…

I object to getting served with ads touting makeup advice for older women and magical arthritis cures. Really, I don't need the reminders.

So the website always shows the Judges pictures but this one includes some of our important staff - the ones who make the place run! AppealsCourtGA

I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.

Georgia Appellate Practice Class No. 1, Spring 2024 at Mercer Law School, with a special guest appearance from my former co-teacher of the class—Scott Key!

“WordPerfect is going to sponsor my next tour!”

I like it. When asked to compare his playing style to a non-football activity, Patrick Mahomes II said: "Something like a top tier lawyer... someone who has to think on his feet, execute at the right time, and deal with high-pressure situations."

I can’t stop thinking about this…

We all need to go outside at this point.

Seriously, everyone still on here should go follow Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation right now. Doing so will improve your outlook on life. Or maybe just make you snort

Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley—the first woman to serve as chief judge of AppealsCourtGA—passed away this morning. Judge Beasley was an outstanding jurist, a dedicated public servant, and a respected and treasured colleague. She will be dearly missed.

.Judge Stephen Dillard I can't help but share this with you x.com/modsiwW/status…

42. Yes, it's the answer to "Life, the Universe and Everything," and today, it's also how many years I've been married. Time flies, people.

This is hilarious

I once won the return of two children to a Vietnamese mother after DFCS took them away for a year, even though the foster parents were wealthy and wanted to adopt, and the G.A.L. said they'd be better off with the wealthier family