Jams
@jams.bsky.social
Bungie Studio Counsel @ SIE Studio Business Group, Patent Attorney, Litigation Strategist, actual AI Attorney, Warlock, GM, Proud Advocate for Millenial Judicial Challengers, in awe of PD's a.k.a. Real Lawyers. D2 as JAMS#8441
The only thing dumber than Musk's proposed $1T package is the punditry calling it a good deal because it's "all or nothing."
Under such a structure, the (perverse) incentive is to fail and avoid the $1T hit, and the recipient earns no benefit for overperformance and no comp for getting close.
Under such a structure, the (perverse) incentive is to fail and avoid the $1T hit, and the recipient earns no benefit for overperformance and no comp for getting close.
November 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The only thing dumber than Musk's proposed $1T package is the punditry calling it a good deal because it's "all or nothing."
Under such a structure, the (perverse) incentive is to fail and avoid the $1T hit, and the recipient earns no benefit for overperformance and no comp for getting close.
Under such a structure, the (perverse) incentive is to fail and avoid the $1T hit, and the recipient earns no benefit for overperformance and no comp for getting close.
The spread on Seattle City Atty is telling. Erika is over 50% in a four way primary as one of three progressive challengers. She is going to pick up Nathan and Rory's voters and wreck Ann by 20+ points.
August 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The spread on Seattle City Atty is telling. Erika is over 50% in a four way primary as one of three progressive challengers. She is going to pick up Nathan and Rory's voters and wreck Ann by 20+ points.
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At a press conference at City Hall this morning, the Working Families Party and PROTEC17—the largest union of City of Seattle workers—endorsed Katie Wilson for mayor. The city union's endorsement is especially monumental because for most of these workers, incumbent Bruce Harrell is their boss.
July 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
At a press conference at City Hall this morning, the Working Families Party and PROTEC17—the largest union of City of Seattle workers—endorsed Katie Wilson for mayor. The city union's endorsement is especially monumental because for most of these workers, incumbent Bruce Harrell is their boss.
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Vote Katie Wilson!
This is a bold step by the city workers, who stand to lose a lot by angering the famously grudge-holding Mayor. It is sign of the spreading realization that Bruce is vulnerable and a sign of their courage that they are willing to take this risk.
Let's stand with the people who make Seattle work!
Let's stand with the people who make Seattle work!
At a press conference at City Hall this morning, the Working Families Party and PROTEC17—the largest union of City of Seattle workers—endorsed Katie Wilson for mayor. The city union's endorsement is especially monumental because for most of these workers, incumbent Bruce Harrell is their boss.
July 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Vote Katie Wilson!
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In Bar Complaint, Municipal Court Judge Vaddadi Accuses City Attorney of Improperly Barring Her From Hearing Cases
Vaddadi says Ann Davison's office made "counterfactual, false, and defamatory" to justify a decision to prohibit the judge from hearing misdemeanor cases last year.
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Vaddadi says Ann Davison's office made "counterfactual, false, and defamatory" to justify a decision to prohibit the judge from hearing misdemeanor cases last year.
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In Bar Complaint, Municipal Court Judge Vaddadi Accuses City Attorney of Improperly Barring Her From Hearing Cases - PubliCola
Vaddadi says City Attorney Ann Davison’s office made “counterfactual, false, and defamatory” to justify a decision to prohibit the judge…
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May 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In Bar Complaint, Municipal Court Judge Vaddadi Accuses City Attorney of Improperly Barring Her From Hearing Cases
Vaddadi says Ann Davison's office made "counterfactual, false, and defamatory" to justify a decision to prohibit the judge from hearing misdemeanor cases last year.
wp.me/p5ODfk-bRV
Vaddadi says Ann Davison's office made "counterfactual, false, and defamatory" to justify a decision to prohibit the judge from hearing misdemeanor cases last year.
wp.me/p5ODfk-bRV
Practitioners in states that elect judges: this means you, too.
You know who knows the law better than public defenders, who cares more about constitutional safeguards and fundamental rights, and better gets real people?
Absolutely nobody. Millenial PD's, RUN FOR JUDGE.
You know who knows the law better than public defenders, who cares more about constitutional safeguards and fundamental rights, and better gets real people?
Absolutely nobody. Millenial PD's, RUN FOR JUDGE.
It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
February 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Practitioners in states that elect judges: this means you, too.
You know who knows the law better than public defenders, who cares more about constitutional safeguards and fundamental rights, and better gets real people?
Absolutely nobody. Millenial PD's, RUN FOR JUDGE.
You know who knows the law better than public defenders, who cares more about constitutional safeguards and fundamental rights, and better gets real people?
Absolutely nobody. Millenial PD's, RUN FOR JUDGE.
The real question is whether Elmo accusing her of "breaking the law" is merely defamatory or defamation per se.
Any conlaw heads want to tell me if the accusation that someone's committing a crime needs to be of committing a specific crime?
Any conlaw heads want to tell me if the accusation that someone's committing a crime needs to be of committing a specific crime?
"you have the right to remain silent"
Elon Musk: she's breaking the law!
Elon Musk: she's breaking the law!
February 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The real question is whether Elmo accusing her of "breaking the law" is merely defamatory or defamation per se.
Any conlaw heads want to tell me if the accusation that someone's committing a crime needs to be of committing a specific crime?
Any conlaw heads want to tell me if the accusation that someone's committing a crime needs to be of committing a specific crime?
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Elon Musk is a terrible president.
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Elon Musk is a terrible president.
Taking a break from political doomscrolling to watch news on Amazon's RTO.
Apparently the tsunami of returners has overwhelmed the parking garages, limited desk space and men's bathrooms.
Apparently the tsunami of returners has overwhelmed the parking garages, limited desk space and men's bathrooms.
January 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Taking a break from political doomscrolling to watch news on Amazon's RTO.
Apparently the tsunami of returners has overwhelmed the parking garages, limited desk space and men's bathrooms.
Apparently the tsunami of returners has overwhelmed the parking garages, limited desk space and men's bathrooms.
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I have now seen the Ann Telnaes cartoon of Jeff Bezos's supplication before Donald Trump more often today than I've seen any other cartoon during the entire rest of the year.
So, well played, Washington Post.
So, well played, Washington Post.
January 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I have now seen the Ann Telnaes cartoon of Jeff Bezos's supplication before Donald Trump more often today than I've seen any other cartoon during the entire rest of the year.
So, well played, Washington Post.
So, well played, Washington Post.
Just read a long post comparing the sovcit movement to a cargo cult, and it's the best description I've ever heard.
January 2, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Just read a long post comparing the sovcit movement to a cargo cult, and it's the best description I've ever heard.
Every Democrat from Maine to Hawaii tried to explain to their Republican relatives that Trump and his circle actually held them in contempt for years.
It's not even January and his new advisors / owners just... tweeted out that they think Americans are too dumb and lazy for the "good" jobs.
It's not even January and his new advisors / owners just... tweeted out that they think Americans are too dumb and lazy for the "good" jobs.
December 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Every Democrat from Maine to Hawaii tried to explain to their Republican relatives that Trump and his circle actually held them in contempt for years.
It's not even January and his new advisors / owners just... tweeted out that they think Americans are too dumb and lazy for the "good" jobs.
It's not even January and his new advisors / owners just... tweeted out that they think Americans are too dumb and lazy for the "good" jobs.
I wish I could describe the expression that housecats make as they watch a baby learning to crawl.
December 17, 2024 at 4:31 AM
I wish I could describe the expression that housecats make as they watch a baby learning to crawl.
This. For BSky to remain a tolerant platform, it has to excise intolerance like a tumor.
Yes, this is a known paradox; and yes, this is the known solution. It's also good business because the popularity of this space is tied directly to how much of a dumpster fire it *isn't.*
Yes, this is a known paradox; and yes, this is the known solution. It's also good business because the popularity of this space is tied directly to how much of a dumpster fire it *isn't.*
No, not the views: The direct, material, brigading actions taken to harm trans people and their allies. THAT'S what we want banned.
Bluesky is at a crossroads as users petition to ban Jesse Singal over anti-trans views
December 13, 2024 at 11:42 PM
This. For BSky to remain a tolerant platform, it has to excise intolerance like a tumor.
Yes, this is a known paradox; and yes, this is the known solution. It's also good business because the popularity of this space is tied directly to how much of a dumpster fire it *isn't.*
Yes, this is a known paradox; and yes, this is the known solution. It's also good business because the popularity of this space is tied directly to how much of a dumpster fire it *isn't.*
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The work of Davison's office continues. This time smearing a female poc judge. Vaddadi was graceful enough to debunk the entire situation here
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
Statement From the Honorable Judge Pooja Vaddadi in Response to City Attorney Memo
I remain now, as when I campaigned, committed to fairness and impartiality.
www.thestranger.com
August 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM
The work of Davison's office continues. This time smearing a female poc judge. Vaddadi was graceful enough to debunk the entire situation here
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
Anytime I'm at a hospital, I see all kinds of familiar gadgets from my time patent-drafting at KTS and I realize that I remember most if not every single one of near a thousand cases.
This is why I have hundreds of weirdly deep pockets of knowledge yet barely remember names or basic trivia.
This is why I have hundreds of weirdly deep pockets of knowledge yet barely remember names or basic trivia.
June 5, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Anytime I'm at a hospital, I see all kinds of familiar gadgets from my time patent-drafting at KTS and I realize that I remember most if not every single one of near a thousand cases.
This is why I have hundreds of weirdly deep pockets of knowledge yet barely remember names or basic trivia.
This is why I have hundreds of weirdly deep pockets of knowledge yet barely remember names or basic trivia.
I once hosted several firms at our offices expressly to have them cross-talk IP litigation with KUSK and listen to Kathryn explain investigative technique and blockchain auditing. For the ones who couldn't make it, we brought Kathryn to them.
May 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
I once hosted several firms at our offices expressly to have them cross-talk IP litigation with KUSK and listen to Kathryn explain investigative technique and blockchain auditing. For the ones who couldn't make it, we brought Kathryn to them.
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Series of tweets about Columbia from an NBC News reporter.
April 21, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Series of tweets about Columbia from an NBC News reporter.
I would bet that robust tracking and regulation of cryptocurrency transactions could net more sex-traffickers right now than almost any other possible government intervention. Always follow the money.
All kidding aside: SESTA-FOSTA has been taken in directions that were completely foreseeable but that none of us foresaw when working on it (I was still on the NCMEC Board). I have taken very strong lessons about red-teaming from this experience.
March 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM
I would bet that robust tracking and regulation of cryptocurrency transactions could net more sex-traffickers right now than almost any other possible government intervention. Always follow the money.
At the airport today, one lady's lack of a functional power outlet nearby led to about a dozen strangers doing an impromptu treasure hunt for working power. Final count - about 6 of the 20 outlets within sight are working.
October 6, 2023 at 1:51 PM
At the airport today, one lady's lack of a functional power outlet nearby led to about a dozen strangers doing an impromptu treasure hunt for working power. Final count - about 6 of the 20 outlets within sight are working.