Darth J wrote:Oh, of course. I'm sure that that limited liability partnership wrote its own statements. I imagine that a limited liability partnership has a strong courtroom presence when it personally appears before a judge.
I'm really surprised at your statements. It kind of reminds me of Sock Puppet's claims about federal and state relations; it is as if he had a sort of TV lawyer's view of what the law ought to be.
Posts from institutions are not anonymous. Indeed, when made under the name of the institution, they are considered more authoritative than if made by an individual. Like an editorial from the NY Times. Unsigned ones are statements by the newspaper institution, signed ones are not. Statements 10K from GM are statements of the institution, statements by the CEO are not. Statements by a Vatican Council are statements by the Church, statements by the Pope are not necessarily, although Bulls would qualify. Statements by the Methodist General Conference are statements by the entity; by its president, not.
Of course, there are exceptions. Statements by the Pope or Pres. Monson saying: "This is the Church's official position" could be more effective, perhaps, than a church website pronouncement.
And, your reference to lawyers appearing in court is, of course, bogus. Lawyers, not law firms, appear before courts -- at least in federal practice. A lawyer speaking in court is not speaking for his law firm, but for himself and his client. Thus, the example of my firm's website is quite apt. If I were to speak about my firm, even though I am a full partner, I would not have the authority the same as a website.
But, carry on. You're funny.