tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post2200169325258217567..comments2024-03-28T06:47:48.423-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Butler Snow Asks Judge to Dismiss SEC Complaint in Lamar Adams CaseKingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-62883760575529652592019-02-03T09:45:21.727-06:002019-02-03T09:45:21.727-06:00All names involved should be released & these ...All names involved should be released & these persons involved should not be protected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-43183564788351601242019-01-31T21:04:09.720-06:002019-01-31T21:04:09.720-06:00I realize that this is politically incorrect to st...I realize that this is politically incorrect to state the obvious, but the majority of the “victims” were just greedy suckers. Now I sympathize with an elderly victim or two, those who do not have their wits about them anymore, but most of those who lost money were just greedy, money lusting people who fell for a cheap, low level scam. Many of these victims were college educated with many having advanced degrees. So, they were not stupid, just tried to beat the 4% sure money in the bank program. Many of them lived in $400k + homes in Madison County, some along Hwy. 463. Adams, and his cooperating minions (“salesmen”) worked the Ole Miss, Haley, JCC, BS and BD rap to the fullest extent. So, if you willingly gave your $ for this pathetic and obvious Ponzi to a scumbag bullshitter, I don’t feel sorry for you one bit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-31103730743217240372019-01-29T10:53:48.206-06:002019-01-29T10:53:48.206-06:00Here's the very hush-hush, unbelievable secret...Here's the very hush-hush, unbelievable secret about federal judges: they are human beings. You know, sorta like folks in every other profession and plain old job, regardless of skin color. For every Barksdale, there is a Walter Nixon. For every Posner, there's a Porteous. And for every generally competent, generally decent, generally fair and impartial federal judge (or doctor or plumber or cashier or...), there are a lot more just like 'em. I doubt anyone can give the example you ask for re: Reeves because there are probably no absolute and indisputable examples of him (improperly) doing so. On the other hand, has every human being on earth consciously felt and shown favoritism for one reason or another and done it more than once subconsciously? I'd suggest that the answer is, "absolutely." <br /><br />Now, would it be appropriate for Reeves to take some degree of pleasure in the side effects of a legally-correct ruling, especially _IF_ Butler Snow did hire on a token in a racist and inappropriate attempt to influence him? I cannot think of any legal or ethical reason why he shouldn't laugh his ass off about it - equity delights to do justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-59686300484322189952019-01-29T10:35:48.601-06:002019-01-29T10:35:48.601-06:00Ed Blackmon loves being thought of as inferior.......Ed Blackmon loves being thought of as inferior.....he continues to make millions trying cases because white people think he is stupid....he cannot wait for more posts on how dumb he is as he cashes more checks.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-29409093834427012062019-01-29T07:22:03.397-06:002019-01-29T07:22:03.397-06:00Can anyone cite just one example of Judge Reeves “...Can anyone cite just one example of Judge Reeves “helping a brother?”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-38442417626854222112019-01-28T13:11:18.833-06:002019-01-28T13:11:18.833-06:00Reeves could rule in favor of Butler Snow and this...Reeves could rule in favor of Butler Snow and this is going to the 5th Circuit. Or Reeves could rule for Mills and this is going to the 5th Circuit. Regardless of the skin color of any attorney involved on any side.<br /><br />Now, if BS did bring on what its management sees as a token who happens to be friends with Reeves to gain a little extra edge, BS might want to start worrying that it is now trapped: they'll have to keep him on for the duration, including the almost-certain appeals, etc., lest his casting aside tend to piss Reeves off. Plus, if Reeves is inclined to help a brother (and I am neither suggesting or arguing that is or is not the case), and since this thing is going to be a long, expensive battle that his (initial) ruling(s) won't likely resolve, he (Reeves) might just decide to help a brother by helping that brother get some major whiteboy money out of BS. The big bonus for Reeves and Blackmon is that BS's argument thus far is, er, "ill-considered," so Reeves ruling against BS would be perfectly supportable and reasonable.<br /><br />As an aside, is BS really what passes for a real high-stepping law firm in Mississippi? That is plain old sad on so many levels. First, BS cannot spot total bs like Adams' scams. Then, BS doubles down by putting some pretty iffy bs of its own before a federal judge, with the almost-certain probability BS will have to argue that bs to a circuit panel (at a minimum). Ah, well, BS in, bs out, I suppose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-87797034680775911462019-01-28T11:09:25.469-06:002019-01-28T11:09:25.469-06:00Give me a break. They brought Blackmon in because ...Give me a break. They brought Blackmon in because they think Judge Reeves will more likely rule for them because they hired a prominent black lawyer to be on the pleadings. This is just offensive to assume Judge Reeves would more likely rule for them because he is also black. Butler Snow is trying to push this into an arbitration where it would not matter if Blackmon is a good trial lawyer because there would be no jury trial. If they were really bringing in Blackmon for a his trial skills they would have waited until a few months before trial so he would have time to catch and try the case for them. It is pretty common in hinds county circuit court cases. A white lawyer pursues a big case, and when it does not settle the white lawyer brings in a prominent black lawyer a few months before trial to be the lead trial attorney in front of a majority black jury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-20158364035032114262019-01-28T06:52:27.924-06:002019-01-28T06:52:27.924-06:00I didn't think Mills was merely seeking (only)...I didn't think Mills was merely seeking (only) a return of whatever the Butler Snow defendants charged Adams/Madison ("fees," "commissions," etc.) but rather is asserting claims against them based upon alleged negligence. Mills wouldn't be standing in the shoes of Adams/Madison - signatory(s) to the arb provision - but instead, the shoes of the defrauded investors - NON-signatories. Put another way, Mills isn't (only) attempting to enforce or collect under any part of a contract between Adams/Madison and Butler Snow under the general authority granted by receivership appointments, she is attempting to hold Butler Snow liable for its alleged role in the advancement of the scheme using the powers also vested in her by the specifics of her appointment. Hell, look no further than a couple of the cases cited in Butler's own filing: Janvey v. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Comm., Inc., 712 F.3d 185, (5th Cir. 2013), but read well past page 190 as cited, and Javitch v. First Union Sec., Inc., 315 F.3d 619 (6th Cir. 2003), but rather than a sentence or two at 627, read the entire section, about 622-628.<br /><br /><br />Even if the return of the fees, etc. are held subject to arbitration, as Butler Snow itself perhaps unwisely points out are not much dollar-wise in comparison to the overall loss allegedly suffered by "investors," winning the battle might be losing the war. In other words, since Butler Snow charged for its advice, counsel and guidance, but that advice, counsel and guidance was recklessly, wantonly, and/or grossly negligent and was a/the cause of damage to a third party, it would be arguable that such bad advice and guidance was not what was contracted for. It would be interesting to see BS argue that its clients actually want shitty advice and guidance from BS when they sign a contract with BS for that advice and guidance.<br /><br />Moreover, the contract was for professional services related to perpetrating a fraudulent, criminal scheme. Even allowing that Butler Snow didn't know at the outset it was a fraudulent scheme, it will be interesting to see how BS argues in defense of its failure to discover what the merest due diligence, especially in light of BS's role and alleged expertise, would and should have readily uncovered. It will also be interesting to read how BS argues in support of enforcing a contract that was allegedly formed amidst Adams' fraud and BS's negligence (and stupidity) and in support of a criminal fraud and at least some of the consideration was essentially stolen money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-40577306809843371862019-01-27T20:10:22.189-06:002019-01-27T20:10:22.189-06:00@10:24, everyone agrees that the corporate lawyer ...@10:24, everyone agrees that the corporate lawyer would have the experience on how to interpret facts in a way that would justify actions of the "corporate defendant". THAT'S THE PROBLEM! The former corporate lawyer doesn't have the same experience to look at the facts from the position of the victims who aren't corporations, but are "individuals" who lost their money because of the actions of the corporations. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-88046775128160459122019-01-27T10:24:17.978-06:002019-01-27T10:24:17.978-06:00An ex-corporate lawyer being an arbitrator? Why......An ex-corporate lawyer being an arbitrator? Why...that would be like somebody with solid football allegiances being a refe....wait! <br /><br />But if 'a set of (plaintiff's) facts (is) favorable' why is arbitration 'hard for plaintiffs'? That makes no sense. No Lawyer - Don't Jump Menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-60438814178033162019-01-27T10:19:28.307-06:002019-01-27T10:19:28.307-06:00@6:01 "is true" overwhelmingly for arbit...@6:01 "is true" overwhelmingly for arbitrators as a whole, but not so for mediators.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-26468699616220709762019-01-27T09:30:50.386-06:002019-01-27T09:30:50.386-06:00Macy:
You have never arbitrated a case to fruitio...Macy:<br /><br />You have never arbitrated a case to fruition. That is, you’ve never been exposed to how arbitration operates from start to end with a set of facts favorable to your client. <br /><br />I have and yes arbitration is hard for plaintiffs.<br /><br />But...once a finding of liability takes hold in arbitration it is not appealable.<br /><br />There is a reason Citi and large banks removed arbitration agreements.....their use can be company ending with no appeal.<br /><br />Once you have a good set of facts Macy and an arbitration agreement you will be most happy.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-50883147836963620662019-01-27T08:58:15.971-06:002019-01-27T08:58:15.971-06:00By the time this situation is determined, the coff...By the time this situation is determined, the coffers of Lord Snow will have been depleted. Bankruptcy and eventual reorganization will occur. Basically, Lord Snow will be whole again, just under a new corporate charter. The only real losers in this will be those scammed by Adams and his minions whose scammed money will go toward this prolonged litigation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-46294565228975038272019-01-27T07:59:59.388-06:002019-01-27T07:59:59.388-06:00@12:36 IF any number of arbitrators are big firm...@12:36 IF any number of arbitrators are big firm lawyers, or retired from such....why are they allowed to operate with such bias and favoritism as you believe? There's a thing called the Mississippi Bar isn't there? Why aren't they reported? Or are you suggesting that the legal profession is a rigged game with little to no integrity.....at least with corporate arbitration. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9797059660170072592019-01-26T19:19:20.368-06:002019-01-26T19:19:20.368-06:00@6:01, not true.@6:01, not true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-90391433676878102412019-01-26T18:01:20.736-06:002019-01-26T18:01:20.736-06:00Most arbitrators are big firm lawyers themselves, ...Most arbitrators are big firm lawyers themselves, or retired big firm lawyers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-10676682211002909072019-01-26T17:01:07.546-06:002019-01-26T17:01:07.546-06:00....do tell why it unfairly favors corporate defen.......do tell why it unfairly favors corporate defendants counselor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-13413354494364396722019-01-26T12:36:55.069-06:002019-01-26T12:36:55.069-06:00Full disclosure: I am a practicing attorney who is...Full disclosure: I am a practicing attorney who is anti-pre-dispute arbitration (at least in employment and consumer contracts, especially contracts of adhesion); and I bring suits against attorneys/financial professionals for malpractice. I get pushed into mandatory arbitration all of the time in my practice. I, however, do not understand the theory that the SEC receiver, who stands in the shoes of the victims of this Ponzi scheme, actually somehow stands in the shoes of Lamar Adams in terms of his agreement with Butler Snow Business Advisory services. That is not a plausible argument.<br /><br />And, for the commenter who claims that Butler snow is rolling the dice pushing for arbitration, I could not disagree more. Arbitration is a very rigged game that strongly favors corporate defendants, especially powerful Law Firm defendants. There is a reason, a selfish one, for Butler Snow to push this implausible theory with this Hail Mary attempt at forced arbitration. They know that arbitration will unfairly favor them.Macy Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201522944058021761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-783279899432552872019-01-26T11:35:57.444-06:002019-01-26T11:35:57.444-06:00I think people are afraid to comment for fear of b...I think people are afraid to comment for fear of being sued.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-7817032174278406852019-01-26T08:52:23.355-06:002019-01-26T08:52:23.355-06:00Crooked lawyers and crooked judges go hand in hand...Crooked lawyers and crooked judges go hand in hand. If the court allows this, then you know the restAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-35809530889460601282019-01-25T21:36:16.798-06:002019-01-25T21:36:16.798-06:00Is it shark week already?Is it shark week already?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-11249669709694610352019-01-25T18:03:40.587-06:002019-01-25T18:03:40.587-06:00Blackmon is today's Chockwe. But, if this is n...Blackmon is today's Chockwe. But, if this is not about dog fighting or some thug killing a Texas transient in Holmes County, Blackmon, like Chockwe before him, is in way over his head. Remind Me Again About Blackmon's Expertise..noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-1513689796481809682019-01-25T17:31:25.839-06:002019-01-25T17:31:25.839-06:00Best Two Lawyers for Lawyers, they will minimize t...Best Two Lawyers for Lawyers, they will minimize the damages. Big Big payday for both no matter what.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-66077947919890189162019-01-25T14:49:14.311-06:002019-01-25T14:49:14.311-06:00Judge Reeves will not be influenced by race. Perry...Judge Reeves will not be influenced by race. Perry will be the chief strategist before trial and likely will argue motions. If the case goes to trial, Blackmon will be better before the jury than Perry. Good teamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-20267150094753385452019-01-25T13:50:24.873-06:002019-01-25T13:50:24.873-06:00Helluva courtroom lawyer. Probably my favorite one...Helluva courtroom lawyer. Probably my favorite one to watch in the courtroom. Go watch the pardon hearings at the MSSC. Watch his performance and then those who come after him. Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.com