Law friends—I must be the dumbest researcher known to man, but what Bluebook rule specifies CA4 through CA11 as 4th, 5th, etc.? R6.1 deals with abbreviations and references T7 for court names, but those COAs aren’t listed in T7. Obviously these are the abbreviations, but what rule says that?!?

I’ve enjoyed almost every Untold I’ve watched. This one is good but light on coverage of the $8 million TANF scandal. It’s there, but barely.

Atlanta: where even the Nordstrom dressing rooms speak southern.

Someone please tell me that I can finish this dissertation 30 minutes at a time because that is all I’m managing so far this summer. Despite all efforts, I can’t find larger chunks of time and now I’m starting to doubt myself.

When I’m overwhelmed or anxious I like to re-read classics. This is reminding me that these aren’t the first unprecedented times we’ve experienced—it’s been “the worst of times” before.

Please consider leaving a short comment about this reckless proposal. The comment period ends tonight.

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Current motivation level

In planning for Mother’s Day, consider whether the plan will actually create more work for the mother you’re honoring. Many moms would prefer a break from household & childcare duties than a fancy brunch that they have to get everyone ready for & to or hosting others, which creates even more work. 🩷

Just finished an “impossible” task that had been outstanding for several days.

Wordle is positively evil today!

When things I love come together! 🏎️ www.yahoo.com/sports/artic...

Got tickets to James Taylor!!!

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I have been an absolute slug today who has barely moved. 🐌 Yes I know this is a snail—closest emoji I could find.

An exceptionally special group of my students is about to graduate, and I will miss them terribly. I am incredibly privileged to have taught them, and I cannot wait to see them thrive as lawyers.

Broke my book spine 😭

Just heard my husband say to my 5-year-old son, “You’re not the boss of me.” So we’re having a real one around here. 😂

I don’t usually do any of these, but this was fun. Shoutout to the Scribes Journal!

Bryan A. Garner and Joe Kimble have released Essentials for Drafting Clear Legal Rules and you can snag it for FREE! www.uscourts.gov/sites/defaul...

An amazing LinkedIn post from former GA Supreme Court Justice Leah Ward Sears about the myth of meritocracy. It’s worth your time. #LadyLawyerDiaries

I was lucky enough to get the spend the weekend in Wroclaw. What an amazing city—A beautiful old town, gnomes, and a lamplighter!

Follow this thread for the list of firms that signed an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie

I am leaving GSU COL @ the end of June to pursue other interests. I will finish my PhD, continue my consulting work, provide CLEs & one-on-one coaching in legal writing, & get back into the courtroom. I have loved my time in academia, & I will miss the students terribly. But onward & upward we go!

I went to a chocolate factory yesterday. Apparently they all have rivers and chocolate waterfalls. Yes, I saw the workers. But, no, they were not orange. Yes, I got in trouble for eating chocolate I wasn’t supposed to. But, no, I didn’t get turned into a blueberry or stuck in a pipe. 10/10–delicious

It’s been a quiet spring, but I’m visiting at the University of Warsaw right now, and if you’ve never been to the city, you should plan a visit!

Delighted to see that "The Duty of Efficiency & Generative AI Pedagogy," which I co-authored with @meganeboyd.bsky.social, is now published in the Wash U Journal of Law & Policy. journals.library.wustl.edu/lawpolicy/ar...

Thought everyone could use a palate cleanser today. Little Winston, who is healing well, loves to snuggle with Jake. They are best buds.

This is an excellent idea to help our lawyer colleagues—I hope Georgia will consider it. Please spread the word far and wide.

As the gutting of the federal workforce continues, including federal lawyers, one way state bars can help is providing waivers or provisional licensing for attorneys that will mostly be barred in DC.

I hope you'll consider joining Scribes for this wonderful event celebrating Professor Dylan Penningroth's book--the perfect cap to Black History Month celebrations. Register here: www.scribes.org/2024-book-aw...

How do you pronounce “niche” and where are you from? Neesh? Nitch? Some other way?

I just posted to @ssrn.bsky.social a new article titled "The Duty of Efficiency & Generative AI Pedagogy," which I co-authored with @meganeboyd.bsky.social. It will be published in the Wash U Journal of Law & Policy. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Icing cookies humbles me every time. At least they taste good! ❤️

This may be controversial, but Food Network should be prohibited at gyms. I’m starving now.

Apropos of *everything*, we need to acknowledge that nothing is “illegal” where there is no one to enforce the laws.

My first dissertation chapter draft is off to my advisor. I’m one step closer to being done and being a PhD!

Went to Target for something specific, didn’t find it, left Target without purchasing anything.

Just hung up on the “law school isn’t fair for us men” prank caller. Stay vigilant out there, lady law profs!

Hoping folks with access to English legal sources can help me out. I need the citation the to act or proclamation of King James I in 1615 that authorized the punishment of transportation. I’ve looked online and in West and Lexis, but I can’t find the act/proclamation citation. Many thanks!!!

I missed this order from Nov in a case I was following with interest about the horses of Cumberland Island. I need to dig in, but the court found that the failure to act is not a reviewable final agency decision under the APA. I don’t see any appeal filed. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

Just discovered that my son’s school is closed tomorrow and I want to cry. I have a whole day of appointments and calls scheduled. 😭

Which cold-weather QB is going to play better in tonight’s frigid weather, Josh or Lamar? 🏈

I don’t know about y’all, but this spectacular commercial where everyone is wearing the most perfectly fitted jeans really makes me want to buy some Wranglers. I just have to figure out where to get them! 😂 m.youtube.com/watch?v=qefv...

Did I just spend $72 on Girl Scout cookies? Yep. I did.

My recent article highlights a topic of great importance to me: GenAI and legal writing. I provide CLEs and workshops on legal writing and GenAI and offer consulting services on creating or updating GenAI policies. If you’re interested, let me know! digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/...

My mantra for the new year. I’ve spent too much of my life grinding and too little resting.

#dreamjob (if it paid)!

Not the s’mores!!! 😢 www.today.com/today/amp/rc...