Comments on: June 8 roundup

By: Justinian Lane

Justinian Lane — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 22:44:09 +0000

Two points: First, I think the proper thing to do would be for Skadden to donate the fees to some worthy cause – perhaps an “access to justice” type fund.

Second, this post made me wonder about what ever happened to the famed Swedish Bikini Team from the 90’s. I sure hope they’re not all in prison… although that could make a good Cinemax film.

By: mmm

mmm — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:50:26 +0000

Am I the only one that doesn’t think that an award of attorneys’ fees for a pro bono case is so horrible or outrageous. If anything, I would say that as a society we should be encouraging firms like Skadden to take on cases like the one in the article.

By: Joe Bingham

Joe Bingham — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:21:33 +0000

JR, I bet DN would support that sort of tanning even more. And what if they all jumped on a trampoline while they tanned? Seriously, this was a big sticking point with me when I was a kid. Not the sunbathing ladies on trampolines, but the fact that my dad wouldn't let me jump at the same time as other people, like all the other kids were allowed to. To my 10-year-old self, it wasn't nearly as open and obvious a risk as the social ostracization to which I was subjected. Sniffle.

By: Supremacy Claus

Supremacy Claus — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 07:50:55 +0000

The White House opposes lawsuits against sovereign nations.

They work to deter. For example, North Korea began to bargain in good faith, after only $25 million of its assets were seized.

The Executive fears that a Somali local civil court may be able to seize the assets of the US government in settlement of some verdict. They oppose applying torts law to sovereign entities, however just or effective.

This is a deep, complex question. It should not be resolved by a mere emotional reaction of politicians to high gasoline prices.

By: John Rohan

John Rohan — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:16:18 +0000

On the bikini lawsuit - I live in Europe and understand that countries like Sweden don't get that many sunny days in a year. So that's why it may seem more precious to them. Still, I am puzzled by the article when it says: "The women argued that unlike male prisoners they can not just take off their tops in the sun and are insisting on the same right to a good tan as free Swedes" In Sweden, like most of Europe, women can sunbathe topless anywhere, and very many do so. It's not even controversial. I wonder if they are saying the prison has some policy against it; if so then just change that policy, and problem solved. JR http://shieldofachilles.blogspot.com

By: David Nieporent

David Nieporent — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:16:06 +0000

I think it needs to be said that I fully support the right of Swedish women, prisoners or not, to wear bikinis.