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another favorite insult during the Prenda Saga. Prenda’s lawyer was arguing - technically - to the 9th Circuit about sanctions against them and one of the judges (Pregerson?) does this:
Pregerson: You’re a good attorney
Lawyer: thank you your honor
Pregerson: it says so right on your web site
Pregerson: You’re a good attorney
Lawyer: thank you your honor
Pregerson: it says so right on your web site
Most understated, proportional, & well-earned take down: A man & a woman lawyer were on the same side in the Ohio Supreme Court. When the Chief Justice called the woman to the podium, the man stood up & said that they’d divide time but she’d go first. The Chief deadpanned, “That’s why I called her.”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
another favorite insult during the Prenda Saga. Prenda’s lawyer was arguing - technically - to the 9th Circuit about sanctions against them and one of the judges (Pregerson?) does this:
Pregerson: You’re a good attorney
Lawyer: thank you your honor
Pregerson: it says so right on your web site
Pregerson: You’re a good attorney
Lawyer: thank you your honor
Pregerson: it says so right on your web site
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May 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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March 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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