Kirk Hartley
Some History – Nixon’s Watergate Testimony to be Released
Some history may come to light fairly soon. A DC District Judge has now ordered the release of President Nixon’s grand jury testimony,...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jul 28, 2011
- 4 min
A New Adventure – Joining Gnarus Advisors – a National Consulting Firm Focused on Mass T
A new adventure is underway in my life. I’ve joined a wonderful group of non-lawyer experts at a national consulting firm known as Gnarus...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jul 25, 2011
- 2 min
Update – Verizon’s 4G Wireless Network Stinks in Chicago’s Southwest Side AND Be
An update on the post below regarding Verizon’s much touted but lousy 4G wireless modem service for the southwest side of Chicago and its...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jul 24, 2011
- 1 min
A New Job – Working for Comcast for Nothing – Another Lousy Service Company
My daughters and I now work for Comcast, apparently. Every day my daughters or I get to reset the internet modem at my house. And,...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jun 16, 2011
- 3 min
CapitalOne Credit Cards – Terrible Customer Service Reaches a New Low
Update on Capital One Set out below is my quick rant about lousy service by the credit card giant, Capital One. As I expected, Capital...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jan 29, 2011
- 1 min
A Small Suggestion for Elizabeth Warren and the Consumer Finance Protection Agency
Bank gouging is everywhere. I just ordered additional check from my bank (JPMorganChase), which linked me to Deluxe to order the checks....
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Kirk Hartley
- Jan 28, 2011
- 1 min
In a Global World, Where Does A Person “Live” – An Answer from the Supreme Court
In today’s world of global travel and mobile jobs, where does an adult person "live" when he or she and/or the family sometimes occupy...
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Kirk Hartley
- Dec 25, 2010
- 1 min
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Best wishes for all to receive the the gifts of good health, peace, joy, love and hope !! #Offtopic
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Kirk Hartley
- Nov 7, 2010
- 1 min
‘Fair Game,” the Movie – Revisiting the Iraq Invasion, Joe Wilson, Valerie Plame,
Remember Valerie Plame, Joe Wilson, and all the lies that were told by senior Bush Administration officails to try to cover up the...
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Kirk Hartley
- Aug 18, 2010
- 1 min
Boosterism For Chicago and Open House on August 26
I’m biased, but I love Chicago. So, today I’ll be a booster for Chicago and my law firm. On Chicago boosterism, Foreign Policy has issued...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jun 25, 2010
- 1 min
Give Up on any Illusion That a Platinum AMEX Card Includes Helpful Customer Service
For various reasons, I decided to try an American Express platinum card this year,. One reason was that the ads promised concrierge...
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Kirk Hartley
- May 31, 2010
- 1 min
Financial “Service” Companies and Juries a/k/a Does Anyone Respect Any Large Bank or C
I’ve gone to trial as counsel for "asbestos defendants." Juror surveys rank them somewhere around child molesters. But, I’d really hate...
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Kirk Hartley
- May 2, 2010
- 1 min
Legal Consequences of the Volcano for Air Travelers
Times Online includes an interesting article on the possible legal consequences of the volcano and its impact on airlines and air ...
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Kirk Hartley
- Apr 24, 2010
- 1 min
Is There a Revolt Among “Lower Upper” Lawyers Against the Ultra Rich ?
The ABA Journal links to an article arguing that a revolt is underway. The number of commenters, and the views, seemed surprising....
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Kirk Hartley
- Mar 17, 2010
- 2 min
Quick Rant About E-Vendors – Blue Mountain Ecards in this Instance
E-vendors. Some are great, some are not. Today, Blue Mountain e-cards is added to my list of "not great" e-vendors. Why? I’ve learned...
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Kirk Hartley
- Jan 1, 2010
- 10 min
Two Easy New Year’s Resolutions You Can Act On Now That May Well Save a Life – Cord Bloo
For 2010, I wish you good health, and lives full of hope, peace, joy and love. While you are thinking about New Year’s Resolutions,...
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Kirk Hartley
- Dec 25, 2009
- 1 min
Merry Christmas – HPJL
Best wishes to all for a day full of hope, peace, joy and love. #Offtopic
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Kirk Hartley
- Dec 22, 2009
- 6 min
Pursuing Passions and Dreams By Joining a New Law Firm and Expanding My Practice
With some regrets but also great excitement, I’ve decided to leave Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd as of the end of the year. It’s been a...
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Kirk Hartley
- Dec 4, 2009
- 1 min
Interesting Posts at Nudge, Including Old Tobacco Ad
One of the best books I read last year was Nudge by Profs. Thaler and Sunstein, so I try to follow their ongoing Nudge blog. A post this...
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Kirk Hartley
- Nov 24, 2009
- 1 min
Great Revenge for Poor Service
Here is a link to Pat Lamb’s post about an airline customer exacting great revenge for the absence of good service. Great service is the...
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