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CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and…
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Don’t Cough on Someone and Threaten Them With Infection
During these trying times, it’s important to be nice to each other. That means not intentionally coughing on people. Read more on FindLaw’s Legally Weird.
Can Food Grown Without Soil Be ‘Organic’?
Organic farmers are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over a rule that allows soilless hydroponic food to be labeled "organic."
Verdicts and Settlements of Note: Week of March 3, 2020
Recent noteworthy verdicts and settlements.
Rural Oregonians Want Their Counties to Become Part of Idaho
Disgruntled rural dwellers are not happy with Oregon’s Democratic government and want to move their counties to Idaho. Is that even possible?
The Houston Astros’ Legal Mess: A Summary
Since the Houston Astros have been penalized for cheating, the team is facing new challenges: A series of lawsuits.
Prosecutors Of Mr. Rod Blagojevich Broke The Law
Prosecutors of Mr. Rod Blagojevich broke the law by charging Mr. Blagojevich with fake crimes.
Mr. Rod Blagojevich Is An Innocent Man And Was “Oversentenced”
Mr. Rod Blagojevich is an innocent man and, if he had been guilty, it would be true that he was “oversentenced.” President Trump was right to commute (“shorten”) Mr. Blagojevich’s sentence.
Verdicts and Settlements of Note: Week of Feb. 10, 2020
Interesting verdicts and settlements from the week of Feb. 10, 2020.
Going Topless Could Land a Utah Stepmom in Jail
A Utah stepmom was sweaty and itchy at home, so she ditched her top. Now she could be going to jail. Learn more on FindLaw’s Legally Weird.
Men Arrested for Bag Marked ‘BAG FULL OF DRUGS’
If you are going to transport drugs, don’t do it in bags labeled "BAG FULL OF DRUGS" please. Learn more on FindLaw’s Legally Weird.
Fantasy Baseball Player Files Suit Claiming Cheating Scandals Created Unfair Gambling Platform
A Massachusetts man has filed a lawsuit claiming that the baseball cheating scandal has harmed fantasy bettors like himself.
Man Requests ‘Trial by Combat’ to Take Sword to Ex-Wife
Admitting defeat at the hands of his ex-wife and her lawyer, a man proposes a "Game of Thrones" swordfight.
Virginia Legislature Passes ERA, But Its Future Is Still Cloudy
The Virginia Legislature ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, so why is it not being added to the Constitution after decades of waiting? Read more on FindLaw’s CourtSide.
Wife Sues Church for Reporting Child Molestation by Her Husband
Most sexual abuse lawsuits against churches are about cover-ups. This one says the church SHOULD have covered up the abuse.
How Trump’s ‘Trial’ Will Differ From a Normal Trial
As President Trump’s impeachment trial gets underway, it’s worth examining how it will differ from a regular trial. Read more on FindLaw’s CourtSide
Can Baseball Fans Sue an Opposing Team for Electronic Cheating?
Major League Baseball is cracking down on teams that steal signs electronically. Can fans take action as well?
Afternoon Briefs: Texas no longer accepting refugees; new San Francisco DA announces round of layoffs
New refugees no longer welcome in Texas, governor says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a letter released Friday that the state will not take…
Judge censured after representing daughter in family law court
Judges aren’t supposed to represent clients, but that didn’t seem to stop William Edwards, who sits in Westchester County, New York. According to a State…
Jehovah’s Witnesses not negligent in $35M child abuse case, court rules
The Montana Supreme Court has reversed a $35 million judgment against Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to report that one of its members had been sexually…
Appeals court directs all California cities to follow ‘sanctuary state’ law
All California cities must follow the “sanctuary state” law, which restricts local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration agents, an appeals court ruled Friday. California’s…
Airmen who have HIV can continue to serve, appeals court rules
An appeals court has upheld an injunction blocking the U.S. Air Force from discharging two airmen because of their HIV-positive status. The government’s justifications for…
Under teach-out plan, Thomas Jefferson law school has ABA accreditation for 3 more years
A teach-out plan for Thomas Jefferson School of Law, allowing limited accreditation until the end of the spring 2023 term, has been approved by the…
Google parent company’s top lawyer leaving amid claims of misconduct
The chief legal officer of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, who recently came under fire for his relationships with women who worked at the company, announced…
Afternoon Briefs: Pelosi prepares impeachment articles for Senate; lawyer faces charges over deceased father’s pension
Judge blocks ‘extensive and burdensome’ state law on ballot initiatives
A federal judge in South Dakota ruled Thursday that a new law requiring people who circulate ballot petitions to provide the state with their personal…
Appeals court rejects comptroller’s attempt to label bikini-latex clubs as ‘sexually oriented businesses’
Bikini-latex clubs in Texas were handed a win Thursday, after a Houston court rejected an appeal arguing that latex-clad entertainers are considered nude under the…
Lawyer indicted after he’s accused of trying to strangle magistrate girlfriend
A Houston-area attorney was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday after being accused of trying to strangle his girlfriend—a county magistrate—last summer. Oliver Jason Brown,…
Federal appeals court approves diversion of military funds to border wall construction
The Trump administration can now tap $3.6 billion in military construction funds to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a federal appeals court ruled…
Some leaders in this state want to reform bail reform
NYC bar calls for investigation into AG Barr over conduct that threatens ‘impartial administration of justice’
New study finds black people are staying longer in state prisons, even as they face fewer arrests
Afternoon Briefs: RBG says she’s cancer-free; ‘Eat a bowl of dicks’ lawyer had acknowledged stress
Tech company accused of bar-exam grading glitch has no liability in test-takers’ suit, 11th Circuit says
It’s too late to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, DOJ says in legal opinion
2 BigLaw firms agree to merge this spring, making it ‘ideal for our clients’
Law grad wins discharge of his student debt in opinion criticizing ‘punitive standards’
Can You Lose Your Job for Bad-Mouthing a Company Gift Online?
One worker found out the hard way what happens when you gripe about a gift of BBQ sauce. Read more on FindLaw’s Legally Weird.
Fair game: Does the fair use doctrine apply to Andy Warhol’s pop art?
Oops! Cops backtrack after touting big marijuana bust
Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer charged with murder conspiracy in Jennifer Dulos case; Rod Rosenstein joins BigLaw
Federalist Society official Leonard Leo embarks on a new conservative venture
Sex offender’s quest for ‘Better Off Dead’ name change bites the dust in appeals court
Ikea to Pay $46 million for Toddler’s Death
Ikea is paying out a record amount for a child’s wrongful death settlement. Read more on FindLaw’s CourtSide
Defendent Ordered to Write Essay on Why the Courts Are Awesome
Can a judge make you write an essay? Quite possibly. Read more on FindLaw’s Legally Weird.
Do ‘Diet’ Soft Drinks Promise Weight Loss?
A federal appeals court has rejected a plaintiff’s argument that diet soda should provide weight loss.
Can a State Be Liable For Gun-Related Childhood Trauma?
An unusual gun case is moving forward in Chicago, where plaintiffs say the state bears responsibility for childhood trauma.
Finding your niche: How one lawyer built a practice by defending a notorious accused hacker
Leaving BigLaw to start his own firm in 2011, Tor Ekeland quickly learned that his legal education was insufficient for the task at hand.…
Can You Actually Impeach a Former President? Maybe!
A Congressman’s call to impeach former President Obama last week raised many eyebrows. But you might actually be able to do it. Read more on FindLaw’s Legally Weird.
Lawsuit Challenges California’s New Boardroom Gender-Equality Law
A recent California law seeks to increase the number of women company boardrooms, but not everyone is on board with the legislation. Learn more about the California law and its legal challenges in this FindLaw article.
Is POTUS Actually Entitled to Due Process?
Constitutional scholars disagree on if and how due process rights apply during impeachment. Read more on FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life Blog.
