Comments on: Transcripts of bullying voicemails left by porno copyright troll to ex-caretaker and alleged identity theft victim http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Tue, 21 May 2013 08:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Coyoty http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1680454 Coyoty Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:06:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1680454 People keep spelling Pretender Law wrong. People keep spelling Pretender Law wrong.

]]> By: Ronald Pottol http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679250 Ronald Pottol Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:24:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679250 Yup, the rest is sketchy, but that makes this a VERY clear no no.  Yup, the rest is sketchy, but that makes this a VERY clear no no. 

]]> By: Christopher http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679234 Christopher Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:15:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679234 <blockquote>So I highly recommend you at least, you know, follow the rules...</blockquote> Mr. Steele is a little like Alice In Wonderland: he gives very good advice but seldom follows it.

So I highly recommend you at least, you know, follow the rules…

Mr. Steele is a little like Alice In Wonderland: he gives very good advice but seldom follows it.

]]> By: rekoil http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679229 rekoil Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:09:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679229 Wrong John Steele. This John Steele is based in Illinois, his firm was Steele|Hansmeier, PLLC but is now Prenda Law. http://torrentlawyer.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/prenda-law-inc-steele-hansmeier/ Wrong John Steele. This John Steele is based in Illinois, his firm was Steele|Hansmeier, PLLC but is now Prenda Law. http://torrentlawyer.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/prenda-law-inc-steele-hansmeier/

]]> By: rekoil http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679225 rekoil Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:05:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679225 It's not just stupid, but this act alone could get him disbarred; it's a direct violation of the ABA Code of Conduct to contact someone directly over a legal action when that person is known to have obtained counsel. http://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_4_2_communication_with_person_represented_by_counsel.html It’s not just stupid, but this act alone could get him disbarred; it’s a direct violation of the ABA Code of Conduct to contact someone directly over a legal action when that person is known to have obtained counsel.
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_4_2_communication_with_person_represented_by_counsel.html

]]> By: nosehat http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679213 nosehat Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:55:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679213 Is it <a href="http://www.johnsteelelaw.com/John_Steele_Law/Welcome.html" rel="nofollow">this John Steele</a>, who claims specialities in legal ethics and in "Professional Responsibility"? If so, this kind of irony is no longer funny to me. It's just par for the course, and actually kind of sad. I know this "ex-caretaker" was a kind of property manager he'd hired for some houses he owned out of state, but every time I hear the term I can only image a kind of professional babysitter for out-of-control adults. Is it this John Steele, who claims specialities in legal ethics and in “Professional Responsibility”? If so, this kind of irony is no longer funny to me. It’s just par for the course, and actually kind of sad.

I know this “ex-caretaker” was a kind of property manager he’d hired for some houses he owned out of state, but every time I hear the term I can only image a kind of professional babysitter for out-of-control adults.

]]> By: angusm http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679210 angusm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:52:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679210 I Am Not A Lawyer, but something tells me that dictating your threats to a recording device might not be the smartest possible thing to do, particularly when you're engaged in litigation and have already committed some possibly criminal acts. As I say, I have no legal training, but I have a feeling that this type of behavior could end up hurting you somewhere down the line. Still, at least Steele's decision-making has the merit of consistency. I Am Not A Lawyer, but something tells me that dictating your threats to a recording device might not be the smartest possible thing to do, particularly when you’re engaged in litigation and have already committed some possibly criminal acts. As I say, I have no legal training, but I have a feeling that this type of behavior could end up hurting you somewhere down the line.

Still, at least Steele’s decision-making has the merit of consistency.

]]> By: Sekino http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679192 Sekino Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:38:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679192 You, like, just know you're dealing with someone who, y'know, has all his ducks in a row... You, like, just know you’re dealing with someone who, y’know, has all his ducks in a row…

]]> By: Sarge Misfit http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679186 Sarge Misfit Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:36:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679186 I have a new word for people like Steele ... prendass I have a new word for people like Steele …

prendass

]]> By: Popehat http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679128 Popehat Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:55:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679128 By the way, in evaluating what Steele's intent was in leaving these messages, consider this:  he's implying that Cooper is somehow in default or failing to respond to legal process in a timely fashion.  But Cooper wasn't.  Cooper, through counsel, timely removed the three state cases to federal court.  He wasn't late on any response to the lawsuit or discovery responses.  (Indeed, once it was removed to federal court, where discovery is strictly controlled, Steele couldn't just hustle him into a deposition.) It's patently bogus and a transparent attempt to intimidate a witness. By the way, in evaluating what Steele’s intent was in leaving these messages, consider this:  he’s implying that Cooper is somehow in default or failing to respond to legal process in a timely fashion.  But Cooper wasn’t.  Cooper, through counsel, timely removed the three state cases to federal court.  He wasn’t late on any response to the lawsuit or discovery responses.  (Indeed, once it was removed to federal court, where discovery is strictly controlled, Steele couldn’t just hustle him into a deposition.)

It’s patently bogus and a transparent attempt to intimidate a witness.

]]> By: Popehat http://boingboing.net/2013/03/14/transcripts-of-bullying-voicem.html#comment-1679122 Popehat Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:53:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=218699#comment-1679122 "I'm saying this as a friend, as well as opposing counsel" is perfect for a photoshop meme. “I’m saying this as a friend, as well as opposing counsel” is perfect for a photoshop meme.

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