Pesticide Drift and the Coase Theorem
Two farms are next to each other. The brussels sprouts farm uses pesticides; the herb farm is seeking organic certification. When the pesticide is deployed, the wind or fog may blow pesticide onto the herb farm, destroying its organic status….
RSS Magic Mixes and Reclaiming the Blogging Mojo
I was horrified to see how blogging has dropped off at this blog. It’s odd because I really do enjoy blogging and wish I had more time in my schedule for it. The last 6 months have been very busy…
Two Vegetarian Products I’m Not Likely to Try
1) KFC Canada is launching a new “Classic Vegetarian Sandwich” made of soy chicken. This is the result of negotiations with PETA, which has had KFC in its sights for some time. This move reminds me a little of Burger…
Marquette Law Faculty Blog
Congratulations to my former colleagues at Marquette for the launch of the Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog, which looks like it is off to a promising start.
Best of Mountain View 2008
The local paper (the Mountain View Voice) published its Best of Mountain View edition. The best businesses. The best restaurants. As usual, these are generally competent lists of where we go as locals: * House of Bagels (just down the…
Blog Posts Not Reliable Evidence of Consumer Confusion–Blue Bell v. Denali
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. v. Denali Co., LLC, 2008 WL 2965655 (S.D. Tex. July 31, 2008) In a trademark infringement lawsuit over whether “Mooo Tracks” ice cream infringes “Moose Track” ice cream, the plaintiff tried to introduce some blog posts…
How to Pay for Your Law Degree 2008-10
I’m pleased to announce the third edition of How to Pay for Your Law Degree [Amazon Affiliate link], a book of financial aid opportunities for law students published by my mom. I contributed a foreword. This book has gotten better…
Comments on Ethan Leib’s “Friends as Fiduciaries” Article
I am participating in the Fourth Annual Conglomerate Junior Scholars Workshop as a commenter on Ethan Leib’s paper, Friends as Fiduciaries. The group discussion. My comments. The intro from my comments: There can be a fine line between genius and…
Reuters Mismanages License Option
I’ve previously noted that contract drafting attorneys aren’t done when their contracts are signed because post-signing activities can dictate whether a well-drafted contract works as intended. Specifically, important dates related to the contract need to be calendared in a reliable…
Soy Milk v. Cow Milk, the Environmental Comparison
Slate’s Green Lantern compares the environmental impact of drinking soy milk v. cow’s milk. The conclusion: “soy is the somewhat more eco-conscious choice,” a conclusion reached somewhat reluctantly because soy milk is so much more processed than cow’s milk.