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Probably the Finest Pure Trial Movie Ever Made

Professor Michael Asimow of UCLA Law School said that about the subject of this month’s review, Anatomy of a Murder. I might disagree a bit (I can make a strong argument for My Cousin Vinny), but I think any trial … Continue reading

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The Verdict: A Great Film, “An Ethical Nightmare”

Paul Newman was one of our greatest actors.  He was nominated for eight Best Actor Oscars,  winning in 1986 for The Color of Money. That was sort of a Lifetime Achievement Award—a number of his other portrayals were much better, … Continue reading

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NITA Movie Review: Miracle on 34th Street

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Post written by guest blogger: Judge Bob McGahey.

“The One and Only Santa Claus!”

Miracle on 34th Street (the one from 1947) is the second greatest Christmas movie ever.  The climax is when a white-bearded jolly gentleman named Kris Kringle goes on trial for lunacy, after insisting that is really is Santa Claus.  The legal machinations surrounding that trial are some of the best things about the movie – and the main reason I chose Miracle on 34th Street for December’s review. (Well, that and the fact that it’s a Christmas movie!) Continue reading

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Top 10 Gifts for Attorneys

In light of the holiday season, here at NITA Central we decided to help people think of gifts to get that special attorney in their life. Although we can’t give the attorney in our lives what they might really want–billable … Continue reading

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NITA Helps Hurricane Sandy Victims

NITA employees put together a shipment of items to help Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in Staten Island. With less than 24 hours notice, the employees gathered 43lbs of socks, cleaning supplies, boots, flashlights, and work gloves to ship to rescue … Continue reading

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