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Ask Miranda Pennoyer: of ABBA & Electioneering

By MirandaPennoyer

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It?s time once again for ?Ask Miranda Pennoyer,? the column that answers your questions about life, liberty, and the pursuit of billable hours.  This columnist is one the few to be recognized by members of the ABBA as both a Super Trouper and a Dancing Queen.   

So now, it?s time to get to the name of the game: questions from our loyal readers.  Our first is an issue that touches all legal professionals, but only in appropriate places.  

Q.  Last week, an interviewer asked me how I feel about pro bono work.  My question is, can anyone be anti-bono?

A.  This position was common in the 1990?s, especially in law firms whose radios were perpetually tuned to alternative stations.  The most common causes of anti-Bono sentiments were ?With or Without You? and ?Sweetest Thing.?  

Q.  Did everyone feel this way?

A.  No.  Many members of the legal community approved of the charity work the U2 singer did, especially when his efforts resulted in networking and fundraising events with free alcohol, which led to greater spending on worthy causes. 

Q.  Speaking of spending, can you explain the holding of Citizens United? 

A.  Of course we can.  The First Amendment allows it. 

Q.  But will you?

A.  We don?t know.  It?s concurrence and dissent soup?that?s a lot to go through.   

Q.  Please, voulez-vous explain it?

A.  Okay, but only because you used another song title. 

Full post as published by Ms. JD on April 15, 2010 (boomark / email).