Barristers Hall

Here we are, in the front row are Sarah, Mallorie, me, Anuj, and Sumeet taking a break (but still studying) to go to a panel discussion put on by the Women's Law Association. Note my new haircut. ;)

I Love Frivolous Lawsuits

http://www.abajournal.com/weekly/poof_god_answers_suit_asserts_lack_of_jurisdiction

God Lawsuit Gets Answers

Sep 20 08:29 PM US/Eastern By NATE JENKINS Associated Press Writer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A legislator who filed a lawsuit against God has gotten something he might not have expected: a response.

One of two court filings from "God" came Wednesday under otherworldly circumstances, according to John Friend, clerk of the Douglas County District Court in Omaha.

"This one miraculously appeared on the counter. It just all of a sudden was here—poof!" Friend said.

State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha sued God last week, seeking a permanent injunction against the Almighty for making terroristic threats, inspiring fear and causing "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."

Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic who often criticizes Christians, said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous. He said he's trying to makes the point that anybody can sue anybody.

Not so, says "God." His response argues that the defendant is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction.

It adds that blaming God for human oppression and suffering misses an important point.

"I created man and woman with free will and next to the promise of immortal life, free will is my greatest gift to you," according to the response, as read by Friend.

There was no contact information on the filing, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness, Friend said.

A second response from "God" disputing Chambers' allegations lists a phone number for a Corpus Christi law office. A message left for that office was not immediately returned Thursday.

Attempts to reach Chambers by phone and at his Capitol office Thursday were unsuccessful.

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Associated Press Writer Anna Jo Bratton in Omaha contributed to this report.

Law School Harbor Cruise

Last weekend we broke the ice on the new school year by cruising on a boat around the harbor - the Boston skyline is gorgeous at night, especially when you consider the reflection on the water! So you put 500+ law school students on a three-story tall boat, add a deejay and awesome weather, and you get a very very fun time. Makes us wish we had a 400-footer of our own to cruise around in every weekend. ;)

Before going on the cruise and dancing to our hearts' content, we chowed down on delicious Macedonian food at our friend Annette's place. The law school experience makes us crave certain foods, especially Indian foods. The guys at Punjab Palace will soon know us all by first names.

Our section in school is full of awesome people, and we have bonded over hours and hours of studying and writing (all the while not really knowing if what you're doing/thinking is what you're supposed to be writing/thinking, etc.). Gotta love that language immersion philosophy.

Anyway, Nick has a work-study job, and no more anatomy lab, so his life is settling down. We don't see each other much, but when we do we have a lot of fun.

Will post more later!!!

Tea Partay

So I know we haven't posted in awhile, but now that school's started hopefully we'll get back in the groove. Lots of fun things to share!

Here's one of them - it's hilarious. A spoof on New England.