The passing of a true mensch: Ira Shepard.

To get a glimmer of this amazing man, see here and here.  May his memory be as a blessing.

Great advice for dealing with tiresome people.

From Above the Law and LawProfBlawg (here).

So proud of Rice University and of Rice's Jewish Studies Program.

See here.  I'm really glad that this program is thriving and that Dad, Jeff, and I have the opportunity to support its growth!

Given that I'm currently in law review submission limbo on an essay....

This LawProfBlawg post is apropos.