For those unaware, when a lawyer thinks the client might commit perjury on the stand (but insists on testifying) , the lawyer might invite the witness to just tell their story, without asking questions, so that the lawyer isn't actively involved in suborning perjury.
@kenwhite.bsky.social, is it a good sign when your client testifies narratively for 3 hours?
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August 29, 2024 at 4:45 AM
I keep threatening to go through my old law school notes and count up how much of them no longer apply. I'm just not sure who that threatens besides myself.
September 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Roberto Orci, the writer-producer best known for his work on the Star Trek and Transformers franchises, as well as co-creating Fox’s Fringe and Sleepy Hollow TV shows, has died at 51.
February 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Roberto Orci, the writer-producer best known for his work on the Star Trek and Transformers franchises, as well as co-creating Fox’s Fringe and Sleepy Hollow TV shows, has died at 51.
Like, I hate to be a guy who responds with just a meme, but this one is spot on and also true.
September 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Greg, I think if you polled law students right now about why they chose the profession, "spite" would be the #2 answer.
(#1 is a revolving door of "money", "power", and "I couldn't think of anything else to do.")
(#1 is a revolving door of "money", "power", and "I couldn't think of anything else to do.")
October 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. ❤️
February 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. ❤️
🤎 RIP - Roberto Orci | 1973 - 2025
Deadline has reported that writer-producer Roberto Orci has passed away aged 51.
He was known for the Kelvin Timeline #StarTrek films & long-time collaboration with Alex Kurtzman.
🖖 Live Long and Prosper
Deadline has reported that writer-producer Roberto Orci has passed away aged 51.
He was known for the Kelvin Timeline #StarTrek films & long-time collaboration with Alex Kurtzman.
🖖 Live Long and Prosper
February 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🤎 RIP - Roberto Orci | 1973 - 2025
Deadline has reported that writer-producer Roberto Orci has passed away aged 51.
He was known for the Kelvin Timeline #StarTrek films & long-time collaboration with Alex Kurtzman.
🖖 Live Long and Prosper
Deadline has reported that writer-producer Roberto Orci has passed away aged 51.
He was known for the Kelvin Timeline #StarTrek films & long-time collaboration with Alex Kurtzman.
🖖 Live Long and Prosper
Oh, man. When I was coming up as a critic, the team of Kurtzman and Orci was one of two SUPER TEAMS that were seemingly being hired to write everything. When they split up it was a HUGE deal. He did great work on legendary shit. That dude was two years older than me. RIP.
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Roberto Orci, Co-Creator of Fringe and Sleepy Hollow, Dead at 51
Screenwriter Roberto Orci, whose many credits included co-creating Fox's 'Fringe' and 'Sleepy Hollow' and CBS' 'Hawaii Five-0,' has died at age 51.
tvline.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Oh, man. When I was coming up as a critic, the team of Kurtzman and Orci was one of two SUPER TEAMS that were seemingly being hired to write everything. When they split up it was a HUGE deal. He did great work on legendary shit. That dude was two years older than me. RIP.
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tvline.com/news/roberto...
Looking forward to it! My challenge with Three Houses was feeling like it was basically the same story, so I only got through 1.25 of them
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(No spoilers) Cai is kind of your standard shonen "fight evil with the power of friendship" plotline (done well, certainly) but the other 3 tell very different (also well done) stories. And apparently you need to do all 4 to get the true ending.
September 27, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Looking forward to it! My challenge with Three Houses was feeling like it was basically the same story, so I only got through 1.25 of them
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RIP Roberto Orci, a prolific sci-fi writer & producer... who was only 51 years old! 😥
He co-produced and co-wrote the three Star Trek (Kelvin universe) movies and Cowboys & Aliens, wrote the first two Transformers movies and The Island, produced Ender's Game, and worked on Fringe & Alias.
He co-produced and co-wrote the three Star Trek (Kelvin universe) movies and Cowboys & Aliens, wrote the first two Transformers movies and The Island, produced Ender's Game, and worked on Fringe & Alias.
Roberto Orci Dies: ‘Star Trek’, ‘Transformers’ & ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Writer-Producer Was 51
Roberto “Bob” Gaston Orci, a film and TV writer-producer, died today, Feb. 25, after a battle with kidney disease. He was 51.
deadline.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
RIP Roberto Orci, a prolific sci-fi writer & producer... who was only 51 years old! 😥
He co-produced and co-wrote the three Star Trek (Kelvin universe) movies and Cowboys & Aliens, wrote the first two Transformers movies and The Island, produced Ender's Game, and worked on Fringe & Alias.
He co-produced and co-wrote the three Star Trek (Kelvin universe) movies and Cowboys & Aliens, wrote the first two Transformers movies and The Island, produced Ender's Game, and worked on Fringe & Alias.
I let the Mrs pick, and she opted for the wolf / Cai first so here we are 😄
Just got to the Isle of Sorrows
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Just got to the Isle of Sorrows
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The streamers I like recommend starting with Dietrich or Theodora, then Cai, but save Leda for 3rd or 4th.
September 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I let the Mrs pick, and she opted for the wolf / Cai first so here we are 😄
Just got to the Isle of Sorrows
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Just got to the Isle of Sorrows
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‘Star Trek’ Movies Writer/Producer Robert Orci Has Passed Away
#startrek #robertoorci #rip
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#startrek #robertoorci #rip
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‘Star Trek’ Movies Writer/Producer Robert Orci Has Passed Away
The big Star Trek fan helped revive the franchise on the big screen.
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February 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
‘Star Trek’ Movies Writer/Producer Robert Orci Has Passed Away
#startrek #robertoorci #rip
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#startrek #robertoorci #rip
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🖖 RIP - #StarTrek Writer-Producer Roberto Orci Dies Aged 51!
Star Trek Writer-Producer Roberto Orci Dies Aged 51 – Trek Central
Trek Central is sad to share that Star Trek Kelvin Timeline Film Writer and Producer Roberto Orci has sadly passed away at the age of 51. The Mexican-American film and television screenwriter and…
trekcentral.net
February 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
🖖 RIP - #StarTrek Writer-Producer Roberto Orci Dies Aged 51!
I really want a spinoff series focused on negotiations with the Dolphins
February 10, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Roberto Orci, writer-producer for beloved cult classics like ‘Xena: Warrior Princess,’ ‘Fringe,’ ‘Alias,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and more, died at the age of 51 after complications from kidney disease.
Roberto Orci, Star Trek and Transformers Screenwriter, Dead at 51
Roberto Orci, writer-producer for beloved cult classics like ‘Xena: Warrior Princess,’ ‘Fringe,’ ‘Alias,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and more, died at the age of 51 after complications from kidney disease.
www.vulture.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Roberto Orci, writer-producer for beloved cult classics like ‘Xena: Warrior Princess,’ ‘Fringe,’ ‘Alias,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and more, died at the age of 51 after complications from kidney disease.
Yep in NYC. Went to Katz's Deli for late dinner, now relaxing before early AM flight tomorrow
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Aren't you in another state right now too? Do you at least get to go chill out now, or do you have to hop on another plane?
Either way, I'm exhausted for you.
Either way, I'm exhausted for you.
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Yep in NYC. Went to Katz's Deli for late dinner, now relaxing before early AM flight tomorrow
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Roberto Orci, writer-producer of Star Trek (2009), has died from kidney complications. He was 51 years old.
February 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Roberto Orci, writer-producer of Star Trek (2009), has died from kidney complications. He was 51 years old.
'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' screenwriter Roberto Orci dies: Screenwriter and producer Roberto Orci died Tuesday of kidney complications at 51.
'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' screenwriter Roberto Orci dies
Screenwriter and producer Roberto Orci died Tuesday of kidney complications at 51.
www.upi.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' screenwriter Roberto Orci dies: Screenwriter and producer Roberto Orci died Tuesday of kidney complications at 51.