John A. Fortin
@johnafortin.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, veteran. Nevada corporate litigator and appellate practitioner that also handles civil rights cases for those in need. Not your lawyer. All views are mine.
State action. Only way the Constitution applies is if it is State action…
Your First Amendment right to personal political speech does not protect your speech from your employer unless your employer is the government. There are rare statutes that might protect you from a private employer firing you but not the First Amendment.
September 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
State action. Only way the Constitution applies is if it is State action…
This one. This one wins the internet today.
one guy even tried to give us a sandwich
Bondi: "Our law enforcement officers are telling us that people are coming up to them on the street, they said a lot of people are walking by, whispering, saying 'thank you thank you thank you.'"
August 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This one. This one wins the internet today.
So many thoughts on today but the idea that the wardrobe of those in the meetings today had something to do with what happened is summed up far better with @dieworkwear.bsky.social thread than anything I can do.
In short—tie, no tie, the yelling happens and everything else is subterfuge.
In short—tie, no tie, the yelling happens and everything else is subterfuge.
There has been a lot of chatter today about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, some regarding this moment when White House correspondent Brian Glenn asked if the Ukrainian president plans to wear a suit. I want to address idea in this thread. 🧵
March 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM
So many thoughts on today but the idea that the wardrobe of those in the meetings today had something to do with what happened is summed up far better with @dieworkwear.bsky.social thread than anything I can do.
In short—tie, no tie, the yelling happens and everything else is subterfuge.
In short—tie, no tie, the yelling happens and everything else is subterfuge.
Wow…just terrible officiating to start the game.
February 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Wow…just terrible officiating to start the game.
February 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It’s also a shame there is not a beloved television show that could explain this process to those elected representatives.
January 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It’s also a shame there is not a beloved television show that could explain this process to those elected representatives.
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Remember the judge that ordered two lawyers to get lunch and talk it out?
Well, they did it.
Well, they did it.
January 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Remember the judge that ordered two lawyers to get lunch and talk it out?
Well, they did it.
Well, they did it.
Property rights in Nevada are a little stronger after a very well reasoned decision from Judge Steinheimer. This fight certainly is not over, but today, today is a good day for liberty in the Silver State.
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Nevada court blocks police from using federal loophole for civil forfeiture
In a landmark decision for property rights, a Washoe County judge has ruled that Nevada law enforcement cannot exploit a federal program to circumvent state law
news3lv.com
January 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Property rights in Nevada are a little stronger after a very well reasoned decision from Judge Steinheimer. This fight certainly is not over, but today, today is a good day for liberty in the Silver State.
news3lv.com/news/local/n...
news3lv.com/news/local/n...
America lost another great Sailor today. Your contributions to our seafaring Nation are well documented. His contributions to genuine humanitarian and good causes is equally well document and equally impressive. Rest in power Jimmy Carter.
December 30, 2024 at 1:58 AM
America lost another great Sailor today. Your contributions to our seafaring Nation are well documented. His contributions to genuine humanitarian and good causes is equally well document and equally impressive. Rest in power Jimmy Carter.
Fair winds and following seas shipmate. We have the watch.
December 28, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Fair winds and following seas shipmate. We have the watch.
I called it weeks ago that @stevevladeck.bsky.social would rabble rouse the 5th Circuit with the CTA decision…
On one hand, this whiplash is causing a lot of headaches for a lot of lawyers and their clients.
On the other hand, it’s exposing a lot of folks who don’t follow the Fifth Circuit closely to a day in the life of following the Fifth Circuit closely.
Welcome! We have t-shirts (and manila folders).
On the other hand, it’s exposing a lot of folks who don’t follow the Fifth Circuit closely to a day in the life of following the Fifth Circuit closely.
Welcome! We have t-shirts (and manila folders).
The Corporate Transparency Act case trundles on. While the en banc petition on the motions panel’s stay was pending, the brand new merits panel of the Fifth Circuit reinstates the stay itself. So all you compliance people at companies can chill.
December 28, 2024 at 6:41 AM
I called it weeks ago that @stevevladeck.bsky.social would rabble rouse the 5th Circuit with the CTA decision…
Honestly, slippers are the most thoughtful gifts for parents with small children because it protects you and makes sure you don’t slip and almost break your neck Home Alone style. To say the least, I am so happy with my new slippers in spite of the thousands of new small toys in my home now
December 26, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Honestly, slippers are the most thoughtful gifts for parents with small children because it protects you and makes sure you don’t slip and almost break your neck Home Alone style. To say the least, I am so happy with my new slippers in spite of the thousands of new small toys in my home now
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
December 25, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Small world…good for AB if he gets hired and turns UNC around
December 22, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Small world…good for AB if he gets hired and turns UNC around
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The five stages of writing a reply brief:
1 - "I can't read their opposition, there might be something devastating in there."
2 -::reads:: this is ridiculous, OC suuuuuuucks
3 - ::rage writes::
4 - okay this is too angry ::edits::
5 - note the parts left unaddressed, intro, edit, file!
1 - "I can't read their opposition, there might be something devastating in there."
2 -::reads:: this is ridiculous, OC suuuuuuucks
3 - ::rage writes::
4 - okay this is too angry ::edits::
5 - note the parts left unaddressed, intro, edit, file!
December 20, 2024 at 6:14 PM
The five stages of writing a reply brief:
1 - "I can't read their opposition, there might be something devastating in there."
2 -::reads:: this is ridiculous, OC suuuuuuucks
3 - ::rage writes::
4 - okay this is too angry ::edits::
5 - note the parts left unaddressed, intro, edit, file!
1 - "I can't read their opposition, there might be something devastating in there."
2 -::reads:: this is ridiculous, OC suuuuuuucks
3 - ::rage writes::
4 - okay this is too angry ::edits::
5 - note the parts left unaddressed, intro, edit, file!
And the powers that be will move where the mute button is placed
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Zoom will update before an important call.
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
And the powers that be will move where the mute button is placed
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Can state officers search or arrest for federal marijuana offenses where state law has legalized it? Difficult question, fed court concludes. But this is a govt motion for reconsideration, so error has to be clearly established. Open question, so govt loses. drive.google.com/file/d/14uE6... #N
December 12, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Can state officers search or arrest for federal marijuana offenses where state law has legalized it? Difficult question, fed court concludes. But this is a govt motion for reconsideration, so error has to be clearly established. Open question, so govt loses. drive.google.com/file/d/14uE6... #N
This is great
Sometimes there's nothing more fun than being a lawyer. Imagine how much fun Olivia Troye's lawyer had answering the idiotic complaint from Kash Patel, whining that he would sue if she kept saying he was unfit to run the FBI. This is one for the ages.
December 8, 2024 at 6:30 AM
This is great
This. This one wins the internet today
Bashar al-Assad’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
December 8, 2024 at 3:30 AM
This. This one wins the internet today
This is the portion that I 🤦🏻♂️ because it just seems very very wrong from a legal reasoning perspective. The law imposes real costs that’s for sure, but the grounds in which the court struck it down seems…wrong
I thought no one could defeat me in enthusiasm for supporting corporation's rights, but this analogy does not strike me as right --> A corporation having to disclose is the same as an individual having to buy health insurance.
December 5, 2024 at 3:35 PM
This is the portion that I 🤦🏻♂️ because it just seems very very wrong from a legal reasoning perspective. The law imposes real costs that’s for sure, but the grounds in which the court struck it down seems…wrong
Jameis doing Jameis things. Funny game
December 3, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Jameis doing Jameis things. Funny game
Really? The solution is…to win. Or maybe not have police pepper spray players and coaches. But suspending the players…not so much
Logos and emblems are sacred across sports. Denigrating them has been an instant fire starter for years.
@jasonlloyd.bsky.social writes that rivalry games are emotional enough without planting flags. Winners must act with class, too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
@jasonlloyd.bsky.social writes that rivalry games are emotional enough without planting flags. Winners must act with class, too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
December 1, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Really? The solution is…to win. Or maybe not have police pepper spray players and coaches. But suspending the players…not so much
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Remember when "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" tried to teach us about tariffs and no one was paying attention
November 26, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Remember when "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" tried to teach us about tariffs and no one was paying attention
Isn’t that what BlueSky calls it? I click a “post” button not a “skeet” button…
If y’all don’t mind, I am going to call my musings on this platform “posts.” I don’t think I can get on board with skeets.
November 26, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Isn’t that what BlueSky calls it? I click a “post” button not a “skeet” button…