Guest Post June -- Try Your Hand At Blogging!

Hi kids!

School is almost out, summer is almost here, and I think I am in need of a sabbatical.

SO......

I am going to take the month of June off!

That doesn't mean I won't be checking in amid the Gin Gibsons, windsurfing, amateur photography and other various and sundry activities I intend to engage in to "recharge the batteries," so to speak.

But this warped, wacky community of lawyers, judges and legal beagles can continue on in my absence -- just send me an email if you want to try your hand at a post!

Assuming it is not complete garbage and meets our exacting standards (i.e., it is not complete garbage), you'll probably get to see your very own brilliant handiwork in this crappy digital space!

You can post anonymously like a gutless weasel or even sign your name -- just try to have a point and stay in the collegial lines I've endeavored to maintain over the years.

And I'm hopeful Guest Blogger and Godwhacker, my two trusted compatriots, will feel inspired to chime in on occasion -- their stuff is always provocative and insightful.

Wish me luck and carry on!

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/01/3428600_p2/feds-investigation-into-miami.html#storylink=cpy

SFL Friday -- Labor Day Edition

So that was some speech last night, huh? I mean the power, the intensity, the enthusiasm, the stagecraft, I think good people from both sides of the aisle can agree that Senator Dick Durbin quite simply NAILED IT.

Oh, you mean someone else spoke, too? He wasn't bad either, I guess.

Anyways on to a fruitful and exciting weekend. Thanks to that little Kraut Hurricane now swirling to our southwest, conditions do indeed look positive for a simply spectacular weekend, windsurfing-wise.

I do hope you all have a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable holiday, wherever the winds may take you.

And I'm Not Missing A Thing. Watching The Full Moon Crossing The Range....

Hi kiddies, well Tropical Storm Fay is upon us like some wet juicy French Kiss, shutting downtown office buildings completely, closing the courthouses, messing up depositions, court filings, travel plans, schools, you pretty much name it. She's like that!

I hope you all are ridin' the storm out safe and sound, snuggled in and hunkered down.

Me, I suddenly found some free time and excellent surf conditions on my hands, I think you can pretty much take it from there....

On The Road Again

Hi folks! I'm traveling for the next few days, so I promise a belated 3d DCA Watch when I return, probably sometime over the weekend, weather permitting.

Be good and play nice.

Leslie Smith Has A Comfy New Chair

To certain emailers, sorry I didn't get around to it as I was working on important windsurfing plans, but ok ok -- here you go:

Foley & Lardner partner Leslie Smith has been named to the newly created position of litigation chair in the firm’s Miami office.

Her new responsibilities include mentoring, training, assignments and associate career developments.

Smith, who is part of the firm’s distribution and franchise practice, litigates commercial matters at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts.

There, happy now? And by the way, congrats to Leslie, who we know will do a great job in this challenging position. Now, back to important planning.....

“I Cook With Wine, Sometimes I Even Add It To The Food.”

That old W.C. Fields line is ringing in my head, as the wind kicks up and rip tides batter the coast.

I have to be honest, with the emerging conditions, I've moved two client meetings and a few conference calls. Why? I'm heading out to the Key for some windsurfing, and maybe put together a nice dinner with someone special.

I may be back tomorrow, but if things are good it probably won't be 'til Friday.

Pura vida, dear readers, and play nice while I'm gone.

Any interesting news shoot me an email, and thanks for reading.