Back to work

Wow, what a shock to return to D.C. after a few weeks in the cool mountains of upstate New York (where yes, Greedy Trial Lawyer, there are still places whose only Internet connection comes through ancient and unreliable dial-up service)! The weather here is as nasty as it's been in a long time. 

Can't say I missed the Washington weather, but I do wish I'd been in town to attend the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's fundraiser for the Chungs--you know, the famous dry cleaners who lost that crazy lawyer's pants. Apparently they raised more than $64,000. I'd be interested to know how much money the trial lawyers raised for the Chungs, as they, too, attempted to get a spin on the case by urging lawyers to donate. I would be surprised if it was much. In any event, you have to give the chamber credit for knowing how to work the press. They put the famous lost pants on the stage at the event and stationed a security guard next to them for good measure. Perhaps someday Ralph Nader can get those pants admitted as an exhibit at his tort museum.

In any event, I should be back home and blogging for a while, so tips and comments will be especially welcome as I get back into the swing of things...