Shark-Attack Lawsuit Raises Interesting Questions, Like What Were You Doing in the Ocean to Begin With
Also, is free-diving near hungry sharks a “recreational activity,” or a sign of a mental disorder?
Lowering the Bar Exam Questions
How Do I Get a Reincarnation Permit?
Turns out getting reincarnated now involves a whole sh*tload of bureaucracy.
Is It Illegal to Make Your Spouse Ride on the Roof of the Car?
Are you currently in a parade?
TIP: Lawyer Who Sleeps for “Substantial Portion” of Trial Is Ineffective
In particular it is bad form to be seen “resting [one’s] head” against one’s client during trial.
Is an Alligator a “Deadly Weapon”?
You may be surprised to know that no Florida case has yet addressed this question.
If New Horizons Hit My Car, Could the Insurance Company Raise My Rates?
Probably.
Jury Clears Mascot in Hot-Dog-Flinging Case
ALERT: a second jury has found the Kansas City Royals and their mascot Sluggerrr not liable for Sluggerrr hitting a fan in the eye with a hot dog. As you may recall (and if not, by all means see below),…
Is It Still Robbery If You Just Ask Nicely?
Let’s say you walk into a bank, go up to a teller and say something like, “Hi, I was just passing by your bank and thought I’d stop in and see if you’d be willing to give me some money….
Judge Rules Man Fathered Only One Twin
That ruling might seem either stupid or worthy of Solomon, but it’s just what the DNA evidence showed.
Dead Guy Sentenced to Six Months (Suspended)
He will not be required to report to jail anytime soon. Or at all.