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I watched this film last night for the first time,I wasn't sure I was going to like it and never read the plot line to see what it was about.
A sensitive dark comedy that delicately handles the issues of mental illness,.
A brilliant written story with both actors Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence playing their roles fantastically.
I know the film is quite long but it's so engrossing you don't even notice how long it is, so I would highly recommend a watch, if not for either lead role but for the sheer brilliance of how they deal with daily issues and mental illness.
So nice to see such a refreshing film with a lovely end.
Silver Linings Playbook was released at the end of 2012 and is now available on DVD (£7 on Amazon).
Runtime 122 mins
15 Certificate
The cast
Bradley Cooper - Patrick "Pat" Solitano, Jr.
Jennifer Lawrence - Tiffany Maxwell
Robert De Niro - Patrizio "Pat" Solitano, Sr.
Jacki Weaver - Dolores Solitano
Chris Tucker - Danny McDaniels
Anupam Kher - Dr. Cliff Patel
Julia Stiles - Veronica Maxwell
Brea Bee - Nikki Solitano
Shea Whigham - Jake Solitano
John Ortiz - Ronnie
Paul Herman - Randy
Dash Mihok - Officer Keogh
The plot
Pat Solitano leaves a mental hospital after 8 months of treatment - he is bipolar - and returns to live with his parents. Pat's life fell part when he discovered that his wife, Nikki, had been having an affair. On discovering Nikki and her lover in the shower together, Pat beats the guy up with the result that Pat ends up in a mental hospital. The film starts as Pat is released after 8 months of treatment - he is bipolar. He goes to live with his parents but a restraining order prevents him from seeing his ex although he desperately wants to get back together with her. We get to hear Pat's story through his therapy sessions with Dr Patel but like so many sufferers of bipolar disorder Pat doesn't believe he needs to take any medication to manage his condition.
He is introduced to Tiffany by his friend Ronnie and although an unlikely couple, the two strike up an unusual relationship. Tiffany is a widow and is also mentally scarred. Tiffany knows Pat's wife, and agrees to help Pat get a letter to her if in turn he agrees to do her a favour.
What I thought
The film is superbly acted with an impressive cast. It got Best Actor, Best Actress, Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress nominations at this year's Oscars but in the event only won Best Actress. All were worthy performances but Jennifer Lawrence really stood out. I was surprised to see her in this role as the last time I'd seen her was in Hunger Games when she played the sixteen year old lead, Katniss Everdeen; another role in which she was very convincing. Clearly Tiffany is a much older woman but Lawrence plays her extremely well capturing her vulnerability whilst really giving the impression of someone on the edge. Bradley Cooper also does a great job of portraying someone with bipolar. It soon becomes apparent that the whole Solitano family is a little unusual - Robert de Niro is excellent as Pat's father and a fanatical Philadelphia Eagles fan.
At the start of this film, I felt decidedly uncomfortable. Is it right to make entertainment out of mental illness? From the beginning the film touched a chord, I have a stepdaughter who was diagnosed as being severely bipolar in her early twenties and has struggled to manage the condition ever since. So much of the portrayal rang true for example being woken at 4 am to have some obscure conversation. At one point my other half had to leave the room complaining that it wasn't really his type of film and he went off to make a cup of coffee as a diversory tactic.
However once we got over the initial unease, it developed into a great little story that had us both hooked. Stick with it. It's a thoughtful insight into a much misunderstood disorder, very well acted and, yes, it is entertaining.
One thing that often bugs me about films is the way that the ending is predictable, or it turns out that the popular rather than realistic final end point is chosen. It really annoys me that the easy route is taken. However, I don't mind this when some of the content is brilliant, as it serves its purposes and deserves to have a cushty ending.
The Silver Linings Playbook is a film about two people who develop a close friendship and realise that they can help each other out. Bradley Cooper plays Pat, recently released from a mental hospital following a violent outburst. He meets Tiffany, played by Jennifer Lawrence, who needs a dance partner for an upcoming competition. Tiffany agrees to help Pat try to win his estranged wife back in return for helping her with the dance competition.
It's one of those strange social situations where you're not entirely sure how the plot actually develops but before long you're watching this brilliantly acted random plot based drama which is full of award deserving actors who make something seem a whole lot better than it actually is. The screenplay itself, taken just on the plot, wouldn't wow me in the slightest. Based on a book, I'm not entirely sure it's a book I would even have given a second glance unless I was considering buying it as a gift for someone else. However, digging a little deeper unveils the sort of depth that is quite incisive and thought provoking.
Pat is disturbed and deluded. the way Cooper acts the character, you're always on edge, even when he has his moments of lucidity. Generally, if you met someone like him it would take a while before you started to realise something wasn't quite right, but watching the film it's instantly noticeable. Lawrence manages to play Tiffany with danger in her eyes right from the first moment she appears on screen. Even at some of the more serious times, I found myself almost smiling, not because of the content, which was sometimes anything but amusing, but because of genuine appreciation of some acting prowess. To say she eclipsed the rest of the cas would be a lie, as to be fair the support was also impressive, but she and Cooper were on top form.
The direction and soundtrack were emotive. There's no other way of describing it. Time was taken to allow the stars to develop the two lead characters, but you always had the impression that something had an element of control over them, that they weren't fully in charge of their own functions. The mental health issues weren't actually discussed in great detail, but on occasion the combination of everything was so socially awkward and well manipulated from behind the camera and inside the actors' heads that you couldn't help but laugh at the more amusing moments.
Overall, this is an extremely accomplished performance in places. I have to say that it occasionally got carried away with itself, but the presentation largely was very good and you could not fault what at times was some of the best character depth acting I've seen in a long time. Highly recommended, focus on the characterisation.
'Silver Linings Playbook' is a film adaptation from the novel of the same name by Matthew Quick.
Pat (Bradley Cooper) returns home from a mental institution for violent behavior due to his bipolar disorder. He is desperately trying to reconcile with his wife who has left him, but when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), sister of his best friend's wife, who is recently widowed with problems of her own, they form a strange friendship that with their co-operation might lead Pat back to his wife and Tiffany to winning a dance competition.
The themes of the movie are pretty serious and in this way make the movie deep and meaningful. The relationships and character dynamics are strongly executed and portrayed, especially between Pat and his parents, Pat's longing to be with his wife and then Pat and Tiffany's relationship. However, the pace of the film was a tad slow and the plot I felt was a bit random.
The success of the movie definitely lies in the complexity of themes, relational dynamics and the cast, which pulls all of these things together. As the movie reaches a climax, there is a strong and emotional scene which Jennifer Lawrence completely steals and captures our attention in.
Unfortunately, the ending was somewhat predictable and cliched, with a romantic comedy/drama feel to it. Whilst it is the happy ending we all expect, it lacked a depth and drama that would've kicked it up a notch.
Bradley Cooper- Pat
Jennifer Lawrence- Tiffany
Also stars Robert DeNiro, Julia Stiles and Chris Tucker.
Both Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence deliver a performance of a lifetime in 'Silver Linings', playing uniquely different characters, each with their own mental and social problems. Lawrence is diverse, emotional yet funny and definitely deserved her Academy Award for this role and shared an awkward chemistry with Cooper in one of his most serious performances to date.
Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, 'Silver Linings Playbook' was definitely one of the potential heavyweights at this year's Oscars, but only won one for Jennifer Lawrence's performance, which reflects somewhat accurately of the movie itself.
Though an overall strong and thoughtful piece, the pace is slow and at times does not flow very smoothly, with the dull plot lifted by the performance of the two leads which is really the reason I watched this to begin with. I shan't go as far as to say that I was bored, but at 122 minutes long, I was definitely anticipating the outcome, which had an unfortunate romcom predictability.
Star - Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence
Certificate - 18R
Genre - Comedy
Run Time - 122 minutes
Country - USA
Blockbuster Rental- £3.50 per night
Awards - I Oscar Win (8 nominations)
Amazon -£7.00DVD (£10.00 Blue Ray)
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So, 'Silver Linings Playbook', a classic Hervey Weinstein sting, a star packed ok adult comedy hyped up to the eyeballs at Oscar time, the usual swag bag of nominations and awards swung over Weinstein's shoulder on leaving the building, the super talented Jennifer Lawrence the only aspect of the film that truly lives up to the trumped-up buzz. Ever since Weinstein's win for Shakespeare in Love (1998), his company, Weinstein Pictures, has made it their business to spend big money on hyping films they are involved in, down to a fine art now. He has a producer credit on no fewer than 265 movies, clearly hired to bring that hype machine to the party to boost the gross, more PR consultant than a money man. Its incalculable how many superior movies have lost out to this guy's shameless tactics. Once a movie gets the 'Oscar Buzz', The Academy tends to fall in line and vote for it. Saves time on actually watching the short list, right?
Among its 8 Academy Award nominations, Silver Linings Playbook became the first film to earn nods in all four acting categories since Warren Beatty's Reds (1981) and the first "Big Five" (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Writing) nominee since Million Dollar Baby (2004), another hyped up bore.
The Weinstein Company bought the rights to the book of the same name before it was even published, the script potential that hot, and planned for Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella to produce the film. But they both unfortunately died in 2008 and that was that for a bit, some 5 years and 25 rewrites later seeing director David O. Russell take on the challenge, ignoring advice from Pollack at the time, who told him it was tricky to have mental illness, emotional, troubling, funny and romantic content all in one movie. I think the last to make that work was One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest.
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Bradley Cooper ... Pat
Jennifer Lawrence ... Tiffany
Robert De Niro ... Pat Sr.
Jacki Weaver ... Dolores
Chris Tucker ... Danny
Anupam Kher ... Dr. Cliff Patel
John Ortiz ... Ronnie
Shea Whigham ... Jake
Julia Stiles ... Veronica
Paul Herman ... Randy
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Pat (Bradley Cooper) has been released from a psychiatric hospital into the protection of his family; the thirtysomething Philadelphia blue-collar boy suffering a bipolar relapse after his wife dumped him for a history teacher. Dad, Pat Snr (Robert De Niro), a big Eagles fan like his son, hopes they can pick things up and cleanse the estranged Veronica (Julia Stiles) from his life with some good old home cooking from mum Dolores (Jacki Weaver) and football. But Pat still holds a torch for Veronica and determined to get her back.
At a support meeting he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), the sister-in-law of his best friend Jake (Shea Whigham) and a declared sex addict, recently suffering the loss of her husband in a traffic accident. The pair form a friendship through their shared neurosis and Pat sees chance to open communication lines with Veronica through Tiffy, which she takes advantage of, declaring that if he trains for and enters a dance competition with her then she will deliver a letter to Veronica. Tiffany thinks that it will do him good and impress Veronica. But, you guessed it; Tiffany is falling for Patrick so in an emotional bind.
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I can't help thinking that this film would have been better with a lesser known cast. There are much better Indies out there like this with lesser budgets and names that are far more fun and edgy. Sadly you need names to get nominations these days.
It's good but nothing special, a reasonably smart and gently funny film around interesting and challenging themes. Fair enough, they had a crack at making jokes around mental illness without causing offence and it worked a treat, a subject that needs tippy toes. But I don't think it's a film that you would ever watch twice like you would Cuckoos Nest, the true test of a quality movie, Silver Linings all a little light on story and reason.
Bradley Cooper was not really the right guy for the lead role and only there because he is box-office after the post Hangover movie success for me. The original plan was to go with Vince Vaughan and Zooey Deschanel in the lead, definitely not Oscar material if that horror story had happened. 'Swingers' is a long time ago Vincey and you really need to knock it on the head. That would have been a very different movie and I certainly wouldn't be reviewing it now, Chris Tuckers presence here enough to put me off renting as it was. Tucker is an incredibly annoying comic actor and only inserted here head first to box tick the ethnic quota. It's his first non Rush Hour movie since Jackie Brown (1997). I'm not surprised.
For its $21 million it did an impressive $236 million back, clearly appealing to an anxiety and depression ridden middle-class audience that can relate to those themes more than most. Casting Hollywood's most beautiful blue-eyed sexy actors to project mental illness was a bit of a copout though and they didn't seem the manicured type who would ever be locked up. The only people that are locked up today are the ones that stab members of the public on the street if they ever get out and they certainly don't look like Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, or get to go to a ballroom dance contests. But the critics raged about their performances, and the punchy script, capturing what mild mental illness and depression is all about and so room for humor, apparently, the film bombing along with that Weinstein hype to make ten times its production cost. I can see why people went to see it but, again, nothing special.
Imdb.com - 7.9/10.0 (212,435 votes)
Metacrtic.com - 81% critic's approval
Rottentomatos.com - 92% critic's approval
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Entertainment Weekly -'A crazy beaut of a comedy that brims with generosity and manages to circumvent predictability at every turn".
Times UK -'This is a date movie that caters to the needs of both men and women: American football and comedy, ballroom dancing and romance'.
The Independent -'Silver Linings Playbook puts the "fun" in "dysfunction'.
Q Network -'tows the line of conventional, feel-good Hollywood rom-com, albeit dressed up in just enough art-house quirk to make it feel like something slightly radical'
The Guardian -'A romantic comedy for people who don't like what Hollywood has been calling 'romantic comedies' these days'.
Quad City Times -'I suppose the phrase 'serious romantic comedy' sounds like a paradox'.
Spectrum -'A deft treatment of its delicate subject material and some remarkable performances that give the film both touching, raw, authentic emotion'
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For a man just released from the mental institution, Pat (Bradley Cooper) seems to have an alarmingly optimistic view on his future well-being. He is convinced his estranged wife, who has taken out a restraining order against him, will come back to him and he's unafraid to try whatever he can to win her over. His strategy is to think positive. Because with all the good energy and vibe, he believes he has a shot at a "silver lining" (hence the title).
Pat has bipolar disorder for which he needs medication. When undiagnosed with this condition, he had the misfortune of walking into his home to find his wife in the shower with another man. He almost beat the guy to death, for which he carried out a sentence of 8 months in the aforementioned mental hospital. But armed with the motto "Excelsior" that gives him inspiration and a reliable recharge he needs to get back to his normal life, Pat is back. His parents however, Pat Senior and Delores (Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver, respectively), aren't fully convinced that their son is fully in control of his situations. And just as they feared, he shows signs that all may not be well. Even worse are the non-family members who immediately ostracise Pat and label him according to the incident that now seems to define him wherever he goes.
Mental illness is a difficult subject matter to handle well, especially if it is the director's intention to include some humour into the mix. But David O. Russell, although not exactly the go-to guy for comedy, manages to sensitively address the issues surrounding his protagonist's everyday obstacles, and how the condition affects not only him but the ones around him. He allows his characters to be as outrageous as humanely possible, without ever mocking those with mental illnesses. They are never rounded off into broad stereotypes of unstable, screaming and psychotic caricatures, but often well-grounded and controlled with only brief moments of outbursts that fit in with the scenario. His incredibly touching approach is an often humble and rather beautiful one, as he succeeds in informing as well as entertaining. This may have been advertised as a standard rom-com but in fact it ends up being so much more than that.
With the introduction of Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) Pat's life becomes more complicated. As a self-proclaimed slut (she got fired from her job by sleeping with everyone at her office) mourning the sudden death of her cop husband, she's unafraid to speak her mind, much like Pat, and she seems to be the only one who understands what Pat is going through and what kind of help he truly needs. And in this central role, Lawrence, giving the most mature and gutsy performance to date, truly grabs on to your attention and never lets go. With twisted complications of her own to deal with, Tiffany is a tough nut to crack, but behind the cold eyes of hers there is a lonely human being who longs for a true connection, a friend, and someone who perhaps understands her. She is fearless, strong but in her extremely balanced performance, the now-Oscar-winning actress shows many sides to her young and vulnerable character.
It would appear Pat isn't the only one in his family with problems. His father, with subtle hints throughout the film telling us that he has OCD, has lost his job and has been making a living as a book-keeper betting on football games always loyally supporting the Philadelphia Eagles. So how does this little subplot fit in with everything going on? Pat Sr considers his son to be his own little lucky charm, although Pat Jr has a hard time accepting such nonsense. But in a tender, film-defining moment we see the quiet yet beautifully nuanced De Niro opening up ever so slightly, which to his character, is a huge step and he lets us know it. De Niro has done some terrible movies recently (even Dame Helen Mirren thinks so!) but with Pat Sr he is given the time and space to bring to screen a challenging role that makes full use of his timeless talent.
Caught up in the family chaos, and arguably the only sane one who acts as the glue keeping everyone together is the family matriarch, Delores, nervously standing by to diffuse whatever situation may flare up. This is Australian actress Weaver's yet another stunning supporting turn. Here she has less to do compared to the bigger names, no speeches or showy moments, but her warmth is just as easily felt as the worried mother and wife. She is so natural in exuding the love and devotion of a full-time housewife that she in fact plays a huge part in creating this loving family drama. She has been around unstable minds for her entire life, and in the background it is clear she has been acting as the family's much-needed glue as well as its cool head that brings everyone together. Weaver is a highly versatile actress and yet another fabulous performance to add to her resume can only make us wish for further success and attention in Hollywood.
It's not at all surprising that all four actors and actresses were each nominated for their designated "Best Actor" "Best Actress" "Best Supporting Actor" and "Best Supporting Actress" categories (including a win for Lawrence). This kind of achievement hasn't been done since "Reds" scored four acting nominations in 1982. And what a truly magnificent cast that has been assembled - in a seemingly ordinary story, with everyday characters you might well bump into, they still tell something extraordinary.
As the film increases the stakes when it comes to both Pat Sr's football bets as well as Pat Jr's blossoming relationship with Tiffany through a dance competition, there is a sense of forced overlap of sorts to make a bigger, rousing moment of victory, which marks the film's only notable misstep. But the high it ends on is a truly remarkable and sensational one, with the people you've constantly rooted for getting the ending they thoroughly deserve. David O. Russell shows that this is exactly how you do a feel-good ending.
About the film
Silver Linings Playbook is a comedy/ drama film that was released at the cinema on 21st November 2012. The DVD will be released on 1st April. Silver Linings Playbook is adapted from the novel of the same name by Matthew Quick. The film is rated 15 and has a run time of 122 minutes.
Plot (Taken from Amazon.com)
Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything--his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet-and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.
Bradley Cooper as Patrizio "Pat Jr." Solitano
Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany Maxwell
Robert De Niro as Patrizio "Pat Sr." Solitano
Jacki Weaver as Dolores Solitano
Chris Tucker as Danny McDaniels
Julia Stiles as Veronica Maxwell
Anupam Kher as Dr. Cliff Patel
Brea Bee as Nikki Solitano
Shea Whigham as Jake Solitano
John Ortiz as Ronnie
Paul Herman as Randy
Dash Mihok as Officer Keogh
What I thought
Before watching this film, I didn't know that it was based on a book but now that I do, it makes me want to read it.
Bradley Coopers stars as Pat Jr, a man just coming out of 8 months of treatment in an institution. Pat is mentally unstable after the breakdown of his marriage and is now diagnosed as bi-polar. It was wonderful to watch Pat's character develop throughout the film, going from a complete mess and not really knowing what was going on in his life to being at a point where he is content and happy. I'm not really Cooper's biggest fan and I have to say that if it hadn't been for Jennifer Lawrence, I don't think I would have watched this film. However, Cooper is fantastic as Pat and really puts a lot into the role. A large range of emotions were needed to be able to play this role and Cooper is extremely convincing as Pat. One minute he's very down and sad but the next he is so happy he bounces off of the walls. I have to say that Silver Linings Playbook may just have altered what I thought about Cooper.
Jennifer Lawrence is equally as good, if not better, in her role as Tiffany. She, just look Pat, is quite mentally unstable after the death of her husband. She's loud, brash and very outspoken which is what I loved about her. The two characters really complement each other well as they are often at two different sides of the spectrum. Tiffany is a very confused character, not always knowing exactly what she wants or the right thing to say. She doesn't have a filter on when she talks and just does and says anything she feels like. While this is a drama film, it is also a comedy and between Tiffany and Pat, there are plenty of funny moments between them. Much like Cooper, Lawrence needed to be able to be very open and emotional in this role and she does it well. The role is very different from others she has played such as Katniss in The Hunger Games. I do think this was a fantastic role for Lawrence to take because it shows that she is more than a one series actress and now she has really made a name for herself.
I also really enjoyed the plot as much as the main performances. Pat is absolutely obsessed with his wife Nikki who he is separated from. He doesn't really understand this though and is determined to show her that he has changed and is a better man. It was heart breaking to see Pat in constant states of denial or confusion because he couldn't understand why things were a certain way. When he meets Tiffany, things change because he is confronted with someone who is very similar to him and also going through similar problems. The outcome of the story was pretty predictable but I didn't mind that at all. I thought the lead up to, and the ending, were wonderfully done and very inspirational to others with mental health issues at the same time.
Something that did bug me about this film though was the way that it was shot. Some scenes would finish in a really random way that didn't really fit with the rest of the film. Some scenes are also extremely short, jumping from one thing to another very quickly which can be very confusing. However, this does also make it possible to be able to realise how Pat is feeling, with emotions all over the place. Don't be expecting to be wowed with the settings in this film either. The majority of the film takes place in a small town where Pat and Tiffany meet and while the shots of the street over the changing seasons were nice, they just weren't anything special. Silver Linings Playbook isn't a film about stunning scenery though. It's a film about the characters and all of the attention is on them instead.
I really enjoyed this film and will definitely be buying it once it is released on DVD.
Bradley Cooper is quickly becoming one of my favourite actors. From hangover to limitless I just find that he is able to play all of his characters effortlessly, so I do make a special effort to watch films he stars in. When I noticed this film was coming to the cinemas I knew what my husband and I would be watching for our night out. This is the main reason I chose to watch this film but the storyline is also something I would usually watch too. So I was expecting good things from the film. It was released in cinemas in November 2012.
The film begins introducing us to Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper). We see that he has just been discharged from a mental institution where he was placed after a court order. We also find out that he is struggling with his bipolar disorder. Part of his therapy is to focus on the good things in life, his silver linings. So he is concentrating on getting back into teaching and winning his ex wife back. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own. The odd couple become very close friends and help each other through the hard times they have ahead. With each day come new challenges for them both. Can they help each other come through everything? This film follows the pair as they try to get their lives back on track.
My opinion
I have to say that I have a close family member suffers with mental health problems. This did make me a little wary of the film as the main character has bipolar disorder, and I was worried about the way it would be portrayed. It is very sensitively done but they manage to find the line between humour and still showing the true struggles that someone will go through. Pat finds everyday things difficult and confusing and this is shown perfectly both through the acting but also the whole arrangement of the film. They also manage to add in a lot of humour so it is not all doom and gloom, and it is still a very light carefree watch.
The storyline is a little predictable so I knew early on what would happen. I still really enjoyed it as the actor's play the parts that well it makes me forget what the bigger picture is and just watch them. Each and every person in the cast is strong in their role. It is a film that within the first twenty minutes you can see the way it will finish, but it is the details up to the ending that make this film what it is. It is a romantic comedy but it really is a breath of fresh air compare to other stories that are remade over and over again which was a pleasant surprise.
I thought the acting was great. Bradley cooper portrays a 'crazy person' extremely well and each and every scene is thought out really well. It is comedy film, but this is one of the more serious roles that he has taken on. He manages to make us feel empathy for his character, and shows the day to day difficulties his disorder can create. His obsession with his Ex Nikki is the bases of the film, but at the same time they manage to bring a whole range of emotions into the story line so it is not too depressing.
Jennifer Lawrence is equally as perfect in her role. I did think she could maybe drift into the background a little with Pat being such a strong character, but she puts on a fantastic performance so there is no way she can be forgotten. The way her character bounces off Pat's is perfect in both providing humour, but still concentrating on serious issues. Her character is miles away from those she has played previously, and for me this film just proves what a fantastic adaptable actress she is. The two main characters could not have been picked more perfectly to work together, keeping the whole film a light but meaningful watch. There are also some really good supporting actors like Robert De Niro, Chris Tucker and Julia Stiles. They may not have big scenes in the film, but they are strong in their characters.
The camera work at time can be a little strange. I know it is purposely done to try and make us get in the mindset of the characters, but I just found it a little annoying at times. Jumping through scenes quickly and a whirlwind of different conversations within a few minutes' means you have to watch it. At the same time it pulls me in because I want to watch everything that is happening. Once I became used to the camera work I could see why it was done in this way. It helps us connect more with the main character, and show the confusion he feels with his life. It was a film that left me smiling and it may be forgeable in the future but for now I enjoyed watching it. There are no real special effects as it relies on the characters personalities to carry the film. As there is no action or anything over the top it is a simple set, mainly taking place on the streets or in family homes but the details to the settings is great.
I would definitely recommend this film and I will be buying it for my DVD collection. The acting is perfect and the film really managed to portray a sensitive subject well. It is a comedy love story, but it has a nice twist on all the other similar films which is very refreshing. I enjoyed the film a lot more than my husband, but he still found it watchable. The actors are all perfect in their roles, the characters are built well and it is a light hearted watch. I did think with the issues it covered it may have been a more serious film, but the makers have managed to find the perfect balance.


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Andrew Dean Vatter, 23, Brainerd, was charged April 4, with one felony count of receiving stolen property and two gross misdemeanor counts of driving while intoxicated by Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff.
At about 7 a.m., March 13, the Brainerd police received a report of a stolen SUV from Essentia Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center. Surveillance video showed an individual taking the vehicle out of the parking lot at 1:47 a.m.
During that same morning, the Morrison County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 25. A deputy located the vehicle and the occupant was identified as Vatter.
According to the criminal complaint, the deputy observed Vatter with bloodshot, watery eyes and that he had an odor of alcohol coming from him. He allegedly admitted losing control of the SUV.
Vatter was asked to perform field sobriety tests. The portable breath test came back at 0.164 and Vatter was placed under arrest for driving while impaired.
The SUV was towed from the scene.
An examination of Vatter's driving record showed a 2007 conviction for driving while impaired.
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office later learned the vehicle Vatter was driving was the same vehicle stolen from St. Joseph's Medical Center earlier that morning.
If convicted, Vatter faces a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.

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Thanks, XXXXX XXXXX have some Black Salve as I have used it on my own large basal cell carcinomas (nose, cheek, forehead etc.) and over a 3 week period they enlarged, pussed up, caved in and then disappeared so I'm a complete believer in topical treatments such as this. It comes from bloodroot but my concerns were: 1) black salve only attacks cancerous cells and if my dog licks it (despite the ecollar) will it affect him internally; 2) my cancers were not bleeding wounds whereas my dog's cancer is so, even though he is on Metacam for other reasons at the moment, would not the pain of the a salve on an open wound be unbearable for an animal? At 14 I don't think he should go through surgery. I think the cancer is a hemangiosarcoma or similar type of sc sarcoma.
Ah, black salve as in Sanguinaria candensis, the bloodroot escharotic. I would advise NOT using this on the sore. There is very little information on this type of salve and its use on animals. In humans, it has been used successfully for tumors that are located ONLY in the dermal (skin) layer, not the underlying subcutaneous, fat, and muscle layers. It has no known properties to treat underlying cancer and can actually destroy normal skin and leave significant scarring due to it's corrosive nature! Add in that it can definitely be painful too because it is corrosive. There are no known toxicity studies if it is ingested either. I would assume it would do some damage to the esophagus and stomach if ingested due to it's corrosive nature.
If it is a soft tissue sarcoma (such as hemangiosarcoma), then there are radiation and chemotherapy options. Certainly surgery is also an option. There are no known natural cures for this type of cancer. Unfortunately due to the nature of this type of cancer, it is likely that is has already spread somewhere else in the body.
Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX this might be the case with the black salve, just wishful thinking. My last contact now before I leave you in peace - I think the cancer my boy has is the dermal hemangiosarcoma type and I've had advice that something called Artemisinin has had some success. I don't know what is in this topical ointment but perhaps you have heard of this one? My 14 year old Ridgeback is my first and only child so I have to explore all "alternative" options - perhaps you may have heard only rumours of success with something outside of the chemo and radiotherapy options and if so I'd appreciate any suggestions.
I have heard of Artemisinin but am unfamiliar with it's use. I did, however, find an excellent article outlining it's use, side effects, and even three really well known oncologists who have done many trials with the medication. There are even contacts provided for these veterinarians. I think contacting one of these oncologists would be your best bet, as those of us in general practice will have no where near the experience as they will with Artemisinin. Dr. Cuoto at the Ohio State veterinary school is a wonderful man and excellent oncologist! I would highly recommend him, as I have worked with him before!
here is the article: http://www.bonecancerdogs.org/main/document/50
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Skills Queensland have released their quarterly list of the most in demand jobs in Queensland showing demand for policy managers and human resources staff is slipping.
Since December there has also been a decrease in the demand for food and wine scientists, as well as vets.
Skills Queensland use ABS labour force statistics, as well as confidential data, to put together their Queensland Occupations in Demand List which is used by the state government to inform policies on work and skilled migration.
There has been an increase in demand for only three types of jobs in Queensland this year while demand has dropped for 18 occupations.
Map makers and surveyors, Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians, as well as Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors all had surges in new positions.
Cooks, IT technicians, mechanics and optometrists all experienced a decrease in the demand for their services.
Skills Queensland said there were many things that factored into demand for skills, and it was difficult to measure.
"It [Skills Queensland] recognises there are multiple purposes for ranking and prioritising occupations and that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach available," the report said.
"It also recognises the conceptual difficultly in quantifying the demand for and supply of each occupation at a sufficiently detailed level."
The report divides jobs into different categories - such as managers, professionals and machine operators - and lists the most in demand jobs in the state under these headings.
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Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 7:23 PM by Dave Winer.
Evan Williams just announced a new blogging tool so I signed up. He just sent me an email saying I can post.
After a bit of fiddling around, I can post.
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I have something I want to write about -- the new rivers I just shipped. Especially the
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Here's my first post.
The editor is very nice. Very simple. I think I understand what it is.
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A YOUNG presenter from Dorset County Hospital's Ridgeway Radio impressed the judges at a national competition.
Dom Cornfield received a bronze award in the best newcomer category after making it through to the final of the National Hospital Radio Awards.
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The Dorchester-based radio station's Kingfisher Club also achieved a top ten finish in the Best Programme with Multiple Presenters category. Ridgeway Radio chairman Andy Worth said: "Congratulations to everyone for getting into the top ten in two categories "Dom's bronze award is a credit to him.
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General Motors (GM) was happy to announce that Chevrolet Volt owners have been reaching -- and even exceeding -- the EPA estimated electric range.
According to GM, typical Volt owners are traveling about 900 miles between trips to the gas station. The EPA gave the Volt a rating of 98 MPGe.
GM even found a few owners who reported seldom stops for gasoline during their time of Volt ownership. Brent Waldrep from Michigan, who has had his Volt for 21 months, has racked up over 23,500 miles and visited a gas station only twice.
"The last time, was in August (2012), and I still have about 65 percent of that tank left," said Waldrep. "I go about 9,000-10,000 miles between fill ups."
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Hehe AAXA Ebook micro projector!! (Ok no really but sort of :) )
I've had this cute little pico projector for a few months and I just figured out it has e-book features, so I thought I would share (brag heehee) a little bit since I think it's really neat!
This micro projector by AAXA is a battery-powered VGA projector. It's pretty cool - not super bright - but good for watching videos, looking at pictures, etc. at night.
I just figured out it has a decent Ebook feature. This feature can allow you to read text. I've been projecting it on the ceiling and reading text at night while my husband sleeps (he can't sleep with the light on).
What's great about it is that it's tiny and it stores text files directly on the projector itself. I haven't really tried reading a full novel on it, but I have been catching up on news stories / articles / blogs that I copy and convert to text.
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Generation Nutrition Global Advocacy Campaign Launches Today
Child deaths from acute malnutrition could be ended in a generation, according to a new global campaign launched today by a coalition of leading international development organizations.
The 'Generation Nutrition' campaign shines a light on the plight of the 52 million children in the world suffering from acute malnutrition—that's one in every 12 children globally. In a report published today, campaigners reveal that one million children die every year as a result of inadequate nutrition and that millions more have their prospects irreversibly damaged by the devastating effects of malnutrition.
It doesn't have to be this way, the organizations launching the campaign contend. They're calling for world leaders to agree on a new global target to bring down the number of children suffering from acute malnutrition by millions every year and take action to end child deaths from hunger.
"In today's world, that one million children are allowed to die each year from acute malnutrition is a scandal that should spur governments into action. For the first time in history we have the knowledge and the means to ensure no children's lives are lost to hunger. The Generation Nutrition campaign is calling on governments to make child malnutrition a global priority. If we act now, we can end child deaths from acute malnutrition in a generation."
—Glen Tarman, International Advocacy Director, Action Against Hunger
The 'Generation Nutrition' report also provides detailed analysis, for the first time, on the fact that acute malnutrition does not only occur in humanitarian crises, but is most common in stable countries like India, Kenya and Indonesia. Campaigners say this demonstrates the need for acute malnutrition to be recognized as an "everyday emergency" with resources targeted at addressing the condition at a community level.
'Generation Nutrition' is launching a global petition today calling on world leaders to prioritize tackling acute child malnutrition and to ensure that the post-2015 development framework that replaces the Millennium Development Goals champions ending child deaths from hunger. Campaigners will present this petition to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2014.
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McCaffrey sarcastically captions each photo with little love messages to the thief – named Nelson – and his friends.
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I've just been editing our new Essential 24-hours in Amsterdam guide (which, naturally, I highly recommend) and discovered Citizen M hotel by Schiphol airport - and there's a new one opening in town in April too.
The idea is that it's 'affordable luxury' (yes, I was skeptical too, but it starts from £80 a night, so it's not too bad) - and it looks great, with masses of brilliant little gadgets thrown in too. So great, in fact, that I might consider going just to Amsterdam just to stay there. Watch this:
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Countdown to the New Year in unison! This New Year's Eve party activity is a great way to corral all your party guests and get them to mix and mingle for a midnight celebration that'll have everyone laughing, hugging and smiling.
One of my favorite parts of ringing in the New Year is the countdown. There is something festive about the 10,9, 8… of a chanting crowd, especially when everyone is taking part. For a modern twist on this classic New Year's tradition, offer your guests a group number to chant when it is their turn in the count down. Each group of guests will shout out a different number in the countdown, making it unique and special for everyone.
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Step 2: Once the number is secure, gently peel away the plastic to reveal the number attached to the gift tag.
Step 3: Decorate the whole of the gift tag with a string of ribbon.
Step 4: Cut a straight line in the cork deep enough to secure the gift tag to the cork, and then insert the numbered tag into the cork.
Step 5: Make one for each guest and set the numbers on a table where guests can take one as they arrive to your party, or, if you're concerned they'll be lost before the midnight countdown, place them in a basket and hand out in the minutes leading up to the countdown.
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The alternative rock quartet, X Ambassadors, will be embarking on a tour soon. X Ambassadors has been active in the music landscape since 2009. The alt-rock ensemble is signed to the famous label Interscope, which is well known for its association with Imagine Dragons. The group released their debut EP Ambassadors in 2009. Their next EP, Love Songs Drug Songs, was released in 2012. The album charted on the Billboard 200 at eleventh place. X Ambassadors tickets are selling quickly as the band heads off on their upcoming tour. Get yours today and listen to hits like "Jungle," "Unconsolable" and "Love Songs Drug Songs," live.
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The group started off under the name Ambassadors in 2009. After the release of their debut EP, the American alt-rock band soon began performing as X Ambassadors. The group has quickly become a popular sensation in the local music scene.
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X Ambassadors features four highly talented, Brooklyn based artists. The band was formed by brothers Casey and Sam Harris along with childhood friend Noah Feldshuh. Sam takes the lead as vocalist and songwriter for the quartet, while Noah is their guitarist and Casey plays on keyboard. Adam Levin joined as the drummer later on after the three moved to New York City.
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They produced the EP Love Songs Drug Songs in 2012. A collection of R&B and alternative rock songs, this album features six tracks that showcase the bands raw, emotional lyricism and eclectic instrumentation.
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2014 saw the band gain further exposure after their song, "The Jungle," in collaboration with Jamie N Commons, was featured on a commercial for Dr. Dre's Beats. Their third EP, The Reason, followed on the heels of this success. The album earned seventh place on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
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What were some of the lessons then that we learned? Asia's love affair with the global market tends to downplay the negative side of globalization, including its effect on the poor and on the environment. It also pushed aside Asia's first love - social investment - as the foundation for sustainable prosperity. I think this is a lesson that we've learned. Now that the passions have cooled a little, perhaps we can look at some of the positive, as well as the negative effects of globalization and find some pointers to the future, not only for East Asia, but also for all Asian countries.
East Asia's prosperity, as I said - and I think this is born out by many studies including the world bank study recently - was built on social investment. Recent experience has shown how easily the effect of these investments can be undermined. But it has also demonstrated their underlying value. East Asian countries are now bouncing back. I think with more emphasis on poverty, eradication and gender equality in the years to come, they will be better able to protect themselves from future shocks. As they say in America, remember who brought you to the dance.
Renewed emphasis on social investment will also allow East Asian countries to invest in their older people of whom there are now an increasing number and for whom there is still little provision. The extended family is still continuing but we are already testing the limits of what can be expected from it.
One of the costs of breakdown of expansion has been the environmental damage. I think we all know what has happened in Indonesia and the consequences of those actions. I hope that East Asian countries are alive to these efforts. They could perhaps learn from the experience of Europe and Japan, where investment and conservation is paying economic dividends. I think these are some lessons from the globalization and from the interchange that we need to examine and apply.
There is no reason why Asian countries should repeat some of the mistakes that have been made by some of the industrialized countries.
One of the other outcomes of the globalization process has been the greater mobility of labor and as you know, this is one of the great political divides between the north and the south in the UN; while we advocate very strongly on the free market system in a globalized environment, we are less open about the other side of the coin, which is the labor markets which go along with the free market system.
Migration has been of course a mixed blessing for both the sending and the receiving countries, especially because there is no comprehensive international agreement covering labor movements and the right of migrants. These economies drew workers from across the regions, some of who now are in a difficult position. And of course, still there's migration and movement problems between countries in the Asian region as much as they are between the countries of the South and the North.


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Opinion No. 76-1
A lawyer who has been appointed by a court to represent a "child in need of services" should handle the case in the manner which he or she considers to be in the best interests of the child, even if contrary to the wishes of the child or the child's parents.
Opinion No. 76-2
An attorney may, with the consent of the client involved, disclose the contents of the client's files to another attorney so that the latter may be prepared to protect the client's immediate legal interests in the event of the former's death. If the client chooses to retain the services of the second attorney after the death of the former attorney, the second attorney may compensate the estate of the deceased attorney, in accordance with a prearranged schedule, an amount which fairly and reasonably represents the value of the deceased attorney's services to the client prior to death. The second attorney may not purchase the good will of the deceased attorney.
Opinion No. 76-3
An attorney representing a judgment creditor, who recommends an individual for an appointment as receiver, may neither request nor receive a "referral fee" of any sort from the nominee.
Opinion No. 76-4
A lawyer-shareholder of a professional corporation may provide legal services other than as an employee of the corporation.
Opinion No. 76-5
(1) A lawyer whose father has become clerk of a court in which the lawyer practices may represent a criminal defendant in a matter in which the clerk has earlier participated provided that he was not representing this client at the time of the clerk's participation; that the clerk was not then aware that his son, the lawyer, would subsequently undertake such representation; and that the clerk does not participate in the case after his son, the lawyer, has been retained by the client.
Opinion No. 76-6
Where an attorney has been shown a document by a person who sought (unsuccessfully) to retain him as trial counsel, while advising the person as to some of the basic legal considerations involved in the suit, an attorney-client relationship existed, and the attorney may not properly reveal the fact that the person had the document, even though the person later perjures himself by denying possession of the document in a subsequent suit when represented by another attorney.
Opinion No. 76-7
A lawyer who succeeds to the practice of another attorney, including files with wills which the prior attorney's clients requested him to hold for safekeeping, is obligated to make a reasonable effort to locate the testators and, in the case of a testator who cannot be located, to retain and safeguard the will, or to deposit it in court pursuant to G.L. c.191, S10.
Opinion No. 76-8
A law firm may mail a brief professional announcement card stating new or changed associations or addresses, change of firm name, or similar matters pertaining to its personnel in the form permitted by DR 2-102(A)(2), to as many lawyers as it wishes whether or not the firm has had prior professional dealings or relations with them.
Opinion No. 76-9
A lawyer who is a "municipal employee" of a city or town as defined in G.L. c.268, S1(g) may not undertake to represent a client in prosecuting any claim against the same city or town, or in connection with any particular matter in which the same city or town is a party, or has a direct and substantial interest. He may do so, however, subject to the limitations in G.L. c.268A, S17, if he has been classified as a "special municipal employee" as provided in G.L. c.268A, S1(n), unless (a) the employment involved a matter which foreseeably might involve his future participation as a "municipal employee," or become the subject of his official responsibility, or (b) he is at the time (or in some circumstances has been) counsel for the same city or town.
Opinion No. 76-10
A lawyer may engage in another profession or business, provided that the lawyer does not identify himself or herself as a lawyer in any publication in connection with the other profession or business. The lawyer may also engage in the practice of law from the same office, provided that the lawyer does not indicate on his/her letterhead, office sign, or professional card that he/she is thus engaged in the other profession or business. A single telephone number may be used for both the practice of law and the other profession or business, provided that the mode of answering the telephone in the office, and the listing in the telephone directory, do not couple the two. [Editor's note: But see
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Opinion No. 76-11
A lawyer who is an eyewitness to a crime committed by a former client is not precluded from revealing the identity of the client on the ground that the client's identity is a "secret" under DR 4-101.
Opinion No. 76-12
A lawyer who has represented a couple in proceedings to adopt the wife's child by a prior marriage may properly represent the wife two years later in a divorce action against the husband, unless the husband can show that in connection with the adoption proceedings the lawyer gained confidential or secret information which would be disadvantageous to him or advantageous to the wife, in the divorce proceeding.
Opinion No. 76-13
A lawyer who is paid a salary and is employed by a city rent control administration may join a union for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours and working conditions with his employer-client, unless the collective bargaining agreement, the constitution, or the bylaws of the union provide that all members of the union (if it is limited to other lawyer-employees), or a separate class of members (if the union is established for lawyer-employees only) would have the right (a) to strike, (b) to withhold services for any reason, (c) to divulge confidences and secrets of the employer-client, or (d) to violate any of the other Disciplinary Rules in Rule 3:22 of the Supreme Judicial Court then in force, or as subsequently amended.
Opinion No. 76-14
An attorney may represent the wife in a divorce proceeding where another attorney associated with him in the same office has previously represented the husband in a substantially related matter, only if both the husband and the wife consent to the current representation after full disclosure.
Opinion No. 76-15
In professional appearances at hearings before a public authority or other governmental agency, lawyers are subject to Canon 7 providing that "A lawyer should represent a client zealously within the bounds of the law," and to the limitations upon such representation in DR 7-102(A), 7-105 and 7-106 with regard to threatened legal action against the members of such bodies and to their general conduct before such adjudicatory bodies.
Opinion No. 76-16
It is not improper for a lawyer to accept shares of stock in a corporation as compensation for organizing a corporation to market a new invention-process, preparing legal documents in connection with marketing, selling or leasing the invention-process or its finished products, and general legal advice to the corporation.
Opinion No. 76-17
An attorney appointed to represent a criminal defendant found by the court to be indigent, who learns from his client that the client is not indigent, must promptly call upon the client to rectify the fraud by reporting it to the court. If the client refuses to do so, the lawyer must either reveal the fraud to the court, or notify the court that he or she is willing to continue to represent the client without compensation from public or restricted funds. In no event may the lawyer accept a fee from the client, as a private retainer, without the approval of the court after full disclosure.
Opinion No. 76-18
It is improper and misleading for an out-of-jurisdiction firm whose members and associates are not admitted to the Massachusetts bar to place a "Boston Office" address on its letterhead. In addition, the letterhead of such an out-of-jurisdiction law firm may not contain, without more, the names of Boston lawyers who are not associates or partners of that firm.
It is proper for an out-of-jurisdiction firm to have a local office indicated on its letterhead if (1) that office is operated by at least one member or associate of the firm who is admitted to the Massachusetts bar, and (2) any enumeration of lawyers on the firm letterhead makes clear which lawyers are not admitted to practice in Massachusetts and any other jurisdictional limitations.
Opinion No. 76-19
Where one member of a group of lawyers who practice together from the same suite of offices and share some of the costs of the practice brings a contested suit on behalf of a plaintiff client, no other member of the group may ethically represent a defendant client in the suit, unless (1) each of the lawyers uses separate stationery, with his own name only on it, and does not join his name with others on cards, law lists, or telephone directories, and the door of the group does not contain the names of the persons practicing therein more closely connected than as follows: "Law Offices--Charles W. Jones--Peter S. Smith," and (2) each client consents after full disclosure of the extent to which the suite of offices, files and personnel are shared by their lawyers.
Opinion No. 76-20
A lawyer practicing in both Massachusetts and California and certified by the California bar as a specialist in taxation may include the following notation on his letterheads and professional cards: "Certified Tax Specialist in California."
Opinion No. 76-21
An attorney who had filed an involuntary petition in bankruptcy on behalf of several crediors against a corporation and who later served as counsel to the trustee should not represent the former principal officer of the corporation in the latter's personal bankruptcy if the two bankruptcy proceedings are substantially related.
Opinion No. 76-22
A lawyer may continue to represent a client in contemplated or pending litigation unless he learns or it is obvious that he or a lawyer in his firm (1) ought to be called as a witness on behalf of his client, or (2) may be called as a witness other than on behalf of his client and the lawyer's testimony is or may be prejudicial to his client.
Opinion No. 76-23
In an effort to secure acceptance by local banks of a policy of "open title examination" (the acceptance by all local banks of title opinions of members of a local bar association representative of the general bar of the geographical area in which it exists as to real estate which their clients are offering the local banks as loan collateral), the local bar association:
Opinion No. 76-24
Whether a retaining or possessory lien on a client's books and papers, the purpose of which is to secure payment of legal fees and expenses, exists in Massachusetts is beyond the jurisdiction of this committee, since it is a question of law which should be submitted to the courts for determination.
Opinion No. 76-25
Provisions in the arrangements by which a lawyer receives for collection an account forwarded by a collection agency or other lay forwarder are not ethically proper if they: (a) Do not reserve to the creditor the right to choose the attorney, if he or she desires to do so; (b) Do not require the creditor to pay all filing fees and disbursements not satisfied from monies collected; (c) Do not separately determine the fees of the lawyer and of the collection agency by contract with the creditor; and (d) Do not permit the creditor, if he or she desires to do so, to require the lawyer to pay over to him or her the monies collected by the lawyer on his or her behalf, less filing fees, disbursements and fees for legal services.
Opinion No. 76-26
An attorney who is associated with his son in the practice of law should not handle any criminal cases being prosecuted by the district attorney's office in which his son serves as an assistant district attorney. In referring a person in need of representation to another attorney, the referring attorney should not gather the facts from the person but should refer him directly to the new lawyer and should not share in a division of the fee even with disclosure to the client.
Opinion No. 76-27
A lawyer may properly print and make available in his office in the same manner as MBA pamphlets a "Guide to Legal Fees and Services" which describes (without any dollar amount) flat rate fees, per hour fees, and contingent fees. It also lists the types of charges for expenses, payable in addition to the charges for professional fees, and discusses billing procedures, including retainers, documentation of time, and statements.
Opinion No. 76-28
An attorney appointed to represent a criminal defendant found by a court to be indigent may not accept a fee from that defendant for services rendered in simultaneous or related legal proceedings without disclosure to the appointing court.
Opinion No. 76-29
The salaried attorneys of a student legal services office operated by one or more nonprofit student government organizations, may properly represent students in criminal matters as part of a general legal services program for students.
Opinion No. 76-31
Where an attorney associated with one firm becomes associated with another firm, it is not necessarily improper for the second firm to represent interests adverse to clients of the laywer's former firm.
Opinion No. 76-32
The fact that an attorney is one of the directors of a charitable corporation does not preclude him from being retained to render legal services to the corporation.
Opinion No. 76-33
An attorney who formerly was employed as a commercial lending officer for a bank, and who handled on behalf of the bank loan transactions with a borrower, may not thereafter represent that borrower against the bank in connection with the borrower's liability on those loans.
Opinion No. 76-34
An attorney appointed to represent an indigent patient at a mental health and retardation facility may, without disclosure to or approval by the appointing authority, accept a fee from that patient or from another appointing authority providing legal services to that patient for services rendered to that patient which are subsequent and unrelated to the proceedings for which the appointment was made. An attorney may not without such disclosure and approval accept simultaneous appointments from more than one publicly funded appointing agency to represent an indigent in contemporaneous matters, whether related or unrelated.
Opinion No. 76-35
Attorneys may identify themselves as attorneys by name and address in a probate citation published in a newspaper as required by law.
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