Law Meant to Discourage Stupidity Doesn’t Work
Authorities are still searching for the culprits here, who surprisingly survived.
2017
Judge Criticized for Reading 138-Page Opinion From the Bench
“I have reached a decision that I shall now explain … for the next 17 hours.”
“Pretty Sure Stank Is Patented,” Lawyer Claims—But It’s Complicated
Yet another answer to a legal question you didn’t know you had.
Assorted Stupidity #106
In this edition: an update on canoeing under the influence, an update on hooting laws, an update on Michael Grimm, and a “field test” for drugs that had trouble distinguishing between meth and donut frosting.
Anti-Mask Law Saddens Austrian Shark Mascot
Dejected, off he trudged with a 150-euro ticket clutched in his pectoral fin.
Grand Jury Indicts Officers in Student-Groping Case
Turns out those who suggested in March (me, for example) that the officers were “probably in some trouble” here were right.
Judge Rejects Man’s Claim to Be “Some Sort of Agricultural Product”
Presumably only an agricultural court would have jurisdiction over him.
Lawyer Music Video Asks You Not to Call It “Velcro”
You’ll probably still call it “Velcro,” but it was worth a try.
Canada May Legalize Drunken Canoeing
It’s not the most important issue this bill would address, but it’s an issue.
Saudi Government Says It Will Let Women Drive
What next? Voting?