Lawyer Who Subpoenaed Blogger Seidel Sanctioned

Zathras26 writes "Slashdot has previously reported on a lawyer subpoenaing Kathleen Seidel for blogging about him in an unflattering light. Seidel successfully moved to quash the subpoena. In granting the motion to quash, the judge ordered the lawyer, Clifford Shoemaker, to show cause as to why he should not be sanctioned for his behavior. Whatever his response was, if any, it apparently wasn't good enough, because Shoemaker has been formally sanctioned for his actions."

Comments

Re:Another positive sign for the justice system

[geminidomino]

It's nice to see a judge with a spine. I love reading stories about lawyers getting called out when they step over the line.

"Stories" implies more than one. :P Good luck seeing another one like this in your lifetime. (JT Doesn't count)

exorcism please

[RockMFR]

In response, Shoemaker filed a rambling opposition to potential sanctions in which he asserted that Seidel was engaged in a conspiracy with Bayer and others to harass him, his client, and various witnesses.

I didn't know Jack Thompson could transfer his soul into other bodies. Yikes!

Re:exorcism please

[halcyon1234]

I didn't know Jack Thompson could transfer his soul into other bodies. Yikes!

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