I Called Aunt Shirani, Then I Went Full Nerd on Court Venues

May 15, 2025 Lehan Edirisinghe

Reconnects with Aunt Shirani, debates selling lemonade, then maps legal venue strategy around the Ninth Circuit and Delaware to avoid disputes I reconnect with Aunt Shirani, flirt with selling lemonade, then spiral into a legal strategy session: Ninth Circuit vs Delaware, and how to pick venues that avoid fights

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In front of the speaker, there is a microphone attached to his collar, indicating that he is likely addressing an audience. A water bottle is visible on the table in front of him, but no other objects or people are clearly discernible in the immediate vicinity. 

The text overlay at the bottom of the image includes a transcription of what he is saying, which mentions not having a lemonade stand when he was 10 years old. The overall setting appears to be professional, likely part of a larger event focused on discussions or presentations.

Aunt Shirani, Lemonade Plans and Being Told No

Thursday, 15th.

7 pm

I'm very busy. I enjoyed the pleasure of reconnecting with aunt Shirani, who has known me since I was only but a toddler. She was sharing her insights on how I can navigate the odds I'm facing.

I recall Mikey, selling snow cones, with syrup flavoring in high school for the school fair. And I saw Upali uncle with cool, pointy shoes, which I think we crocodile skin or leather types which were cool.

I have plans to sell lemonade, because it's cool.

I discussed sensitive topics with Shirani. There are good and bad, and there are risks, and she's wisely advised me as a loving, genuinely caring mother would, her own son, when the stakes are so high.

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Punchline: She told me not to sell lemonade

This is because she worries it's unhealthy

I will still sell lemonade because it's cool

And I want to sell lemonade

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Charith N Silva is described as the creative force behind Wild Cookbook, which turned outdoor cooking videos into a global phenomenon. The text highlights his significant online following and his recent venture, a restaurant called Wildish, which focuses on bringing "wild flavors" to the dining experience.

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Congratulating Someone on 30 Under 30

Congrats on making it on the 30 under 30!

: )

The image displays a map of the United States, specifically highlighting the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The map is predominantly in shades of gray, with the state of Texas and its surrounding areas marked in blue, indicating the jurisdiction of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. 

The map is divided into various regions, each labeled with a number corresponding to different appellate courts. The numbers visible on the map are as follows:

- **1**: Located in the northeastern part of the U.S.
- **2**: Situated in the eastern region, covering parts of New York and Connecticut.
- **3**: Positioned in the mid-Atlantic area, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- **4**: Found in the southeastern U.S., covering states like Virginia and the Carolinas.
- **5**: Highlighted in blue, covering Texas and parts of Louisiana and Mississippi.
- **6**: Located in the Midwest, covering Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky.
- **7**: Found in the northern Midwest, including Illinois and Indiana.
- **8**: Situated in the central U.S., covering states like Arkansas, Missouri, and North Dakota.
- **9**: Located on the West Coast, covering California and parts of Nevada.
- **10**: Found in the Rocky Mountain region, including Colorado and Utah.
- **11**: Positioned in the southeastern U.S., covering Florida and parts of Georgia.
- **DC**: Indicating the District of Columbia, separate from the numbered circuits.

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Legal Venue Shopping for AngryPages in California and Delaware

I have gone legal venue shopping to have my avenues covered

I think many businesses, if not all, they pick a state for the legal venue they want general jurisdiction on

Not all people who do business plan it out in advance, but some strategists do it carefully

I was picking between 9, 2 and 5, but chose 9th

This is because of strategic "legal positioning"

We are very cautious, and we want to avoid breaking any laws, out of respect to everyone

People disagree often, but if they dispute us, we want to know with total legal clarity how to resolve it

That's what makes the 9th circuit so attractive to most of the business people I know in media

They often register in Delaware or newly Wyoming/Nevada, then foreign register in a new state, to go to do business

But we do it as a California firm, just so we know what to expect as we make art

We're a publisher first, and so those rules give us a lot of clarity, which reduces stress from surprises

We have a holdings company in Delaware, as those specialist, courts of chancery, are rich in binding precedent, so investors feel safe

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They have conquered many enemies with respect, patience, and the true allah.

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Lucille!!!

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Negan

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Remembering Elisabeth With Admiration

Hehehe I was remembering Elisabeth recently, as she's someone I admire and look up to

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Believing America’s Greatest Moments Are Still Ahead

I believe that America's greatest moments are always in the future.

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Trump Visiting Qatar and Accepting a Gift

Hope this isn't a repost, by accident

I love how they claim, Trump's visiting Qatar, on Air Force One hehhee

I would have accepted a gift, with grace

A gift is a gift