“‘Elephant in the room’ … is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss.” Wikipedia “How…
By Priscilla Ann Ornido Exonerees are often released from prison with nothing but the clothes they wear, and must rely on family or friends to ensure their basic needs are met. A Connecticut attorney, however, is trying to alter this…
The High Tech Law Institute is excited to be a community partner of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group in hosting the historic opening of the Silicon Valley Regional Office in San Jose. Please read the following information from the SVLG…
“What do I need to do to play more on this team?” Youth sports coaches often field a question of this sort from their players. In fact, many organizations advocating for youth sports encourage athletes to instigate just this type…
While awaiting justice in his case, NCIP client David Losoya recently succumbed to Valley Fever and died in prison. David was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1978 based on faulty eyewitness identification and spent 37 years in prison before his…
“Now, by two-headed Janus, Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time.” Salarino – from The Merchant of Venice Janus is the ancient Roman god of endings and beginnings – transitions. Not surprisingly he is often depicted as having two…
Santa Clara Law is the host venue for the AIPLA/USPTO AIA patent quality and PTAB hearing roadshow on Monday, August 24, 2015. If you were unable to join the full day conference (registration is now closed), consider attending the live…
“The brick walls are there for a reason … they are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show us how badly we want something.” Randy Pausch – University Professor…
Mortgage Interest Deductions for Unmarried Couples: Some of you may remember my earlier blogs on mortgage interest deductions for same-sex couples. You can read one of the at http://law.scu.edu/same-sex-tax/bad-news-for-same-sex-couples-with-high-mortgages/ The general rule is that an unmarried individual can deduct interest…
I organize several networking events each year for Santa Clara Law students. These are marvelous opportunities for students to meet practicing lawyers and judges. During each event, I sometimes notice students no longer mingling and engaging in behaviors to…
