andrew trask
@trask.bsky.social
I’m assuming the appearance this week of two yachts at DC’s Wharf is inauguration related?
January 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I’m assuming the appearance this week of two yachts at DC’s Wharf is inauguration related?
Swag from my in-house days still going strong 💪
December 30, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Swag from my in-house days still going strong 💪
It’s a conch-catenation.
December 25, 2024 at 11:20 PM
It’s a conch-catenation.
As if I needed another reason to ❤️ DCA, the new Capital One lounge is pretty excellent
December 22, 2024 at 4:40 PM
As if I needed another reason to ❤️ DCA, the new Capital One lounge is pretty excellent
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Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Graphic designer: *sigh* It’s kerning.
Graphic designer: *sigh* It’s kerning.
December 21, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Graphic designer: *sigh* It’s kerning.
Graphic designer: *sigh* It’s kerning.
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Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
IT worker: That’s when I was turning it off and then back on again.
IT worker: That’s when I was turning it off and then back on again.
December 21, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
IT worker: That’s when I was turning it off and then back on again.
IT worker: That’s when I was turning it off and then back on again.
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Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Government lawyer with clearance: ████████ the ███████ except ████████ wombat exclusion ████████.
Government lawyer with clearance: ████████ the ███████ except ████████ wombat exclusion ████████.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Government lawyer: No, that explanation is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2) and (b)(6).
Government lawyer: No, that explanation is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2) and (b)(6).
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
December 20, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Government lawyer with clearance: ████████ the ███████ except ████████ wombat exclusion ████████.
Government lawyer with clearance: ████████ the ███████ except ████████ wombat exclusion ████████.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Patent lawyer: It’s a “comprising” resume.
Patent lawyer: It’s a “comprising” resume.
December 20, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Patent lawyer: It’s a “comprising” resume.
Patent lawyer: It’s a “comprising” resume.
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Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Government lawyer: No, that explanation is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2) and (b)(6).
Government lawyer: No, that explanation is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2) and (b)(6).
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Me: no record is 100% stratigraphically complete.
Me: no record is 100% stratigraphically complete.
December 20, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Government lawyer: No, that explanation is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2) and (b)(6).
Government lawyer: No, that explanation is exempt from disclosure under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(2) and (b)(6).
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Me: no record is 100% stratigraphically complete.
Me: no record is 100% stratigraphically complete.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Me: The HPLC hates me, sir.
Me: The HPLC hates me, sir.
December 20, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
Appellate lawyer: The deadline for my next job wasn’t jurisdictional.
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Not the answer but the Canadian Supreme Court routinely sits with only 5 or 7 justices.
Some #AppellateSky trivia to start the day:
What is the only US Court of Appeals authorized to sit in panels of more than 3 judges without going en banc?
What is the only US Court of Appeals authorized to sit in panels of more than 3 judges without going en banc?
December 5, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Not the answer but the Canadian Supreme Court routinely sits with only 5 or 7 justices.
Some #AppellateSky trivia to start the day:
What is the only US Court of Appeals authorized to sit in panels of more than 3 judges without going en banc?
What is the only US Court of Appeals authorized to sit in panels of more than 3 judges without going en banc?
December 5, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Some #AppellateSky trivia to start the day:
What is the only US Court of Appeals authorized to sit in panels of more than 3 judges without going en banc?
What is the only US Court of Appeals authorized to sit in panels of more than 3 judges without going en banc?
Attention fellow patent nerds, this is a great gig at a great agency
www.usajobs.gov/job/819522900
www.usajobs.gov/job/819522900
Administrative Patent Judge
Elevate your career at an agency that celebrates, supports, and thrives on building the bridge that ensures intellectual property (IP) rights are accessible to everyone. The USPTO is a diverse and inc...
www.usajobs.gov
December 4, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Attention fellow patent nerds, this is a great gig at a great agency
www.usajobs.gov/job/819522900
www.usajobs.gov/job/819522900
Macy’s Loses Keepy Uppy
The balloon of Bluey, the beloved children’s cartoon character, popped during inflation the day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Bluey balloon pops during inflation before Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The balloon of Bluey, the beloved children’s cartoon character, popped during inflation the day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
www.nbcnewyork.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Macy’s Loses Keepy Uppy
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It's only stuffing if it's from the Stuffing region of France. Otherwise it's sparkling breadcrumbs soaked in turkey guts.
Thanksgiving terminology pro-tip: It’s stuffing if it’s cooked inside the bird. Otherwise it’s dressing.
November 27, 2024 at 6:53 PM
It's only stuffing if it's from the Stuffing region of France. Otherwise it's sparkling breadcrumbs soaked in turkey guts.
Thanksgiving terminology pro-tip: It’s stuffing if it’s cooked inside the bird. Otherwise it’s dressing.
November 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Thanksgiving terminology pro-tip: It’s stuffing if it’s cooked inside the bird. Otherwise it’s dressing.
Can we all agree that it’s “case law” not “caselaw”?
November 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Can we all agree that it’s “case law” not “caselaw”?
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I'm continuing to update my #AppellateTwitter #AppellateSky Starter Pack as I find folks. Today's update probably adds a dozen new entries.
go.bsky.app/TMs761q
go.bsky.app/TMs761q
November 22, 2024 at 8:56 PM
I'm continuing to update my #AppellateTwitter #AppellateSky Starter Pack as I find folks. Today's update probably adds a dozen new entries.
go.bsky.app/TMs761q
go.bsky.app/TMs761q
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Oh you know I won’t forget that! New @howilawyer.bsky.social eps dropping January 2025!
November 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Oh you know I won’t forget that! New @howilawyer.bsky.social eps dropping January 2025!
🎧 👀
Been a bit but back at it. More details to come. @howilawyer.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM
🎧 👀
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Hello, legal ed scholars! Here's my starter pack of folks studying legal education (broadly defined). Happy to add to it.
go.bsky.app/JdGzRAP
go.bsky.app/JdGzRAP
November 22, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Hello, legal ed scholars! Here's my starter pack of folks studying legal education (broadly defined). Happy to add to it.
go.bsky.app/JdGzRAP
go.bsky.app/JdGzRAP
Just decided to head over to the Federal Circuit for today’s Friedman Lecture on Excellence in Appellate Advocacy, delivered this year by Deputy SG Malcolm Stewart.
One cool/nerdy thing about working in DC is being able to do these kinds of things even at the last minute 🤓
One cool/nerdy thing about working in DC is being able to do these kinds of things even at the last minute 🤓
November 22, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Just decided to head over to the Federal Circuit for today’s Friedman Lecture on Excellence in Appellate Advocacy, delivered this year by Deputy SG Malcolm Stewart.
One cool/nerdy thing about working in DC is being able to do these kinds of things even at the last minute 🤓
One cool/nerdy thing about working in DC is being able to do these kinds of things even at the last minute 🤓