Last night, I spent some time in 1922. Why? Because I need to create characters for my third World War Two Nebraska book and proposal. Once again, I have setting, plot points and shadowy characters who still need a name and more definition. Does this strike anyone else as backwards? Anyway, when looking for names that are appropriate to a …

I had an oral argument in court today that could either kill my client’s case or allow us to proceed to trial. Our legal system is set up to allow either side in a case file what’s called a summary judgment motion before the judge. In that motion the attorney essentially argues that there are no key facts in dispute …

A couple in VT filed suit for damages and emotional distress after their dog was fatally shot for walking onto a man’s property. Historically, courts have only allowed pet owners to collect expenses such as purchase price and veterinary bills, but a growing number of cases are asking that they recognize the companionship a pet offers. Animal law expert Geordie …

New rules went into affect last month creating a new area for discovery. Attorneys are now required to do extensive electronic discovery to each other. I’ve always told clients that any emails or documents created electronically are fair game in litigation. The rules solidify that. It’s also creating a new market for companies that search email trails. See this article …

Patience. In abundance. Pressed down and overflowing. Everything takes time. And lots more time than you could imagine. So if you write, you’ll shake the doors of heaven begging for patience. What ifs. A writer takes a “what if” and crafts a story around it. Without a “what if” question, there would be no books, no inspiration. Creativity. Must have …

Man, it looks cold in Kansas City! And but for a terrible special teams error and subsequent fumble in the first seconds of the game, Nebraska would be tied with Oklahoma 7-7. Instead, they’ll come out of halftime down 7 points, and fortunate to be. I don’t know if I can watch! The greatest rivalry in college football is playing …

Crafting titles for a book is one of the hardest parts of writing for me. I know, you’re thinking what’s so hard about coming up with two to five words about a book. Hmm. Everything. What to include? What to ignore? The proposal I submitted Thursday started with the title The Dog Days of Summer. The K-9 Corp. is a …

The vanishing trial is a phenomenon that many in the legal community are talking about. I went to law school in large part to be a litigator. I love the courtroom. I love the pressure and rush of having to think on my feet. Of knowing that no matter how much I prepare, I’m simply going to have to react …

Reason Online ran a fascinating article about how one man in Pennsylvania impacted its state elections this year. One man, $182.45, and one website. So the next time somebody tells you that one person can’t make a difference in politics, tell em they’re wrong.

As I’ve plotted a new book for a proposal, I’ve been thinking about what it means that God is the God who sees me. He sees ME. Wow! I am so unworthy, but because of Jesus I am worthy to come before Him. I take comfort in that personally. But I also take comfort in another aspect of God as …