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In this edition: a Florida drive-thru lane with mysterious powers; a couple of ways not to observe Easter; and a Kentucky case that turned on whether harm caused by a motion-sensing air freshener was foreseeable. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #111Assorted Stupidity #110Assorted Stupidity #109
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Court says further investigation is required. Related StoriesLawyer Dispute Escalates From Picture of Cat Playing Violin to GunfireStop That Dancing Immediately! Unlicensed Cabarets Are Still Illegal in New YorkLawyer “Devastated†by Theft of Office Frog
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If you guessed "Euphonius Q. Supertramp," I'm proud of you even though that is extremely wrong. Related StoriesShortening the Massachusetts Oath of Office Probably Saved LivesCourt No Longer Recognizes JusticeThe Declaration of Independence
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Which amendment is that again? Related StoriesFirst Amendment Exceptions That Might Allow Banning the Utah Legislature's Rap VideoBE IT ENACTED: There Is Fungus Among UsKansas Bill Would Require Governor to Be an Adult Human
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There were a few other steps involved, but those are the big ones. Related StoriesAgain, Courts Frown on Feigning Sleep During Opponent's CaseLawyer Who “Did Not Realize He Had Been Suspended†Seven Years Ago Will … Stay SuspendedSuspect's Toilet Strike Ends After 47 Days—Successfully
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The thing with the axe isn't illegal, and the other stuff deserves more than probation. Related StoriesSpaghetti Arsonist in a Bull Onesie? I'm Guessing It's FloridaFleeing Suspect Apprehended by His CarSospechosos Con 4,000 Kilos de Naranjas No Saben de Dónde Vinieron
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It will most likely lose, except to the extent it wins.
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Featuring a local news clip that is worth your time. Related StoriesGuy With Axe Embedded in Roof of Car Gets ProbationFleeing Suspect Apprehended by His CarSospechosos Con 4,000 Kilos de Naranjas No Saben de Dónde Vinieron
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And you thought this kind of thing only happened in Ohio. Related StoriesHow Do I Get a Reincarnation Permit?Plaintiff: California Must Admit the Truth About BigfootTerrifying Halloween Assortment!
Is there video? Of course there's video. Related StoriesSospechosos Con 4,000 Kilos de Naranjas No Saben de Dónde VinieronSuspect Who Asks About His “Other Murder Case†Is Charged With That One, TooSuspect Steals Mortuary Van, Finds Body Inside, Returns Both
In this edition: the Manson family might be getting back together; Minnesota's getting an official horse; Kris Kobach isn't a trial lawyer; the last of Martin Shkreli for a while; and a federal lawsuit involving a gingerbread house. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #110Assorted Stupidity #109Assorted Stupidity #108
That is not a typo. Forty-seven days. Related StoriesIndicted DA Tries to Prevent Adverse Testimony by Marrying WitnessTomato Sauce Allegedly Links Suspect to Meatball HeistNew Assault Charges for Rogue Canadian Golfer Who Tried to Escape on Ice Floe
Finally, a lawsuit that will settle this matter once and for all. Related StoriesTerrifying Halloween Assortment!French Town That Banned UFOs Is Still Banning ThemHow Do I Get a Reincarnation Permit?
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The ruling presumably leaves him with no facial expression at all. Related StoriesSuspect's Toilet Strike Ends After 47 Days—SuccessfullyNew Assault Charges for Rogue Canadian Golfer Who Tried to Escape on Ice FloeYep, That's My Ferrari
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Oh dear God. Related StoriesBE IT ENACTED: There Is Fungus Among UsTomato Sauce Allegedly Links Suspect to Meatball HeistKansas Bill Would Require Governor to Be an Adult Human
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"Us" Washington state legislators, that is. Related StoriesFirst Amendment Exceptions That Might Allow Banning the Utah Legislature's Rap VideoKansas Bill Would Require Governor to Be an Adult HumanKansas Bill Would Require Governors to Be Human
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Law professors: probably not a bad example of "circumstantial evidence." You're welcome. Related StoriesFirst Amendment Exceptions That Might Allow Banning the Utah Legislature's Rap VideoIndicted DA Tries to Prevent Adverse Testimony by Marrying WitnessLawyer “Devastated†by Theft of Office Frog
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He managed to get out of this water hazard, but it didn't do him much good. Related StoriesCourt Orders Martin Shkreli to Forfeit SmirkYep, That's My FerrariThe Montreal Screaming Ticket (or, Everybody Dance Now)
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The law of unintended consequences strikes again. Related StoriesThey're Brawling Again in Taiwan's ParliamentIn New Hampshire, Pregnant Women No Longer Allowed to Kill With ImpunityIdaho May Legalize Dachshund Racing
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But coincidentally, four metric tons of them were missing from a nearby warehouse. Related StoriesSuspect's “Toilet Strike†Enters Third WeekSuspect Who Asks About His “Other Murder Case†Is Charged With That One, TooSuspect Steals Mortuary Van, Finds Body Inside, Returns Both
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Even more so because the lawyer showed up for this one. Related Stories“In It for Vengeanceâ€: The Barry Glazer StoryTargeted Advertising
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Under current law this is not a requirement. Related StoriesKansas Bill Would Require Governors to Be HumanALERT: There Are No Lawyers in the Kansas SenateThat Includes You, Sticky
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In which a Texas legislator explains why some of her colleagues got cussed out a while ago. Related StoriesKansas Bill Would Require Governor to Be an Adult HumanKansas Bill Would Require Governors to Be HumanMore Details (and Questions) About Mini-Nebraska
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This justice in particular. Related StoriesThe Declaration of IndependenceThe First U.S. Supreme Court DecisionDueling Still Not Advisable in Oregon
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His long-term strategy is frankly unclear. Related StoriesSuspect Who Asks About His “Other Murder Case†Is Charged With That One, TooSuspect Steals Mortuary Van, Finds Body Inside, Returns BothPolice: Burglars Not Hard to Track in Snow
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In which I revisit stupid disputes of the past and ask, how did that stupid dispute ever come out, anyway? Then I answer my own question. Related StoriesBad Places to Hide: Atlantic OceanSome AnnouncementsZamboni in the Drive-Thru: “Most Canadian Thing Ever�
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"Hm, well, I don't see anything else on the docket, but I imagine the detectives here would be happy to look into it." Related StoriesSuspect's “Toilet Strike†Enters Third WeekSuspect Steals Mortuary Van, Finds Body Inside, Returns BothPolice: Burglars Not Hard to Track in Snow
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It wasn't. Related StoriesIndicted DA Tries to Prevent Adverse Testimony by Marrying WitnessEscape Charge Dismissed Because State Didn't Prove Prison's LocationMan Upset With $190 Ticket for Having His Snake Off Leash
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I'd shame my cat by pointing out that Grumpy Cat's net worth is much higher than hers, but then she could say the same thing about me. Related StoriesMonkey-Selfie Case SettlesLawyers Sit Motionless in Worst Music Video EverCat Insulted
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In which you may also vote to select (or propose) a name for ... whatever it is. Related StoriesNebraska Legislator Proposes Creation of Mini-NebraskaMichigan Set to Legalize Year-Round Frog-SpearingCongratulations, Lady Who Shut Down Dance by Citing Obscure Law
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In this edition: lawyer goes on bad date, juror claims someone's trying to poison him, why you should space out robberies a little more, and another stupid thing the TSA did. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #109Assorted Stupidity #108Assorted Stupidity #107
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It could be populated by up to 360 mini-Nebraskans. Related StoriesMore Details (and Questions) About Mini-NebraskaOh, Good, Another “Official State Bible†LawAmicus Brief Cites Ferris Bueller to Great Effect
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Seems like there's something in the Constitution on this. Maybe one of those amendments? Related StoriesNebraska Legislator Proposes Creation of Mini-NebraskaAmicus Brief Cites Ferris Bueller to Great EffectHeroic Legislator Defends Right to Public Swearing
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Did I enjoy searching a Supreme Court transcript for the word "Ferris"? I did. Related StoriesNebraska Legislator Proposes Creation of Mini-NebraskaOh, Good, Another “Official State Bible†LawHeroic Legislator Defends Right to Public Swearing
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Are extensive and almost certainly unenforceable. Related StoriesMugabe Spokesman: “The President Was Simply Resting His Eyesâ€Heroic Legislator Defends Right to Public SwearingPriority: Crocodiles
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No spoilers, but the top post of the year involved fire, pants, and a defense lawyer.
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In this edition: lots of things. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #108Assorted Stupidity #107Assorted Stupidity #106
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Which part of "vote for only one" did this person not understand? Related StoriesHeroic Legislator Defends Right to Public SwearingNo, You Don't Have to Swear an Oath to Hold Public OfficeInsufficient-Burping Defense Fails to Defeat DUI Charge
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It's a *#*&@^ stupid law. Related StoriesMr. Trump's DemandsControl of Virginia House May Be Determined by Selection From Bowler HatNo, You Don't Have to Swear an Oath to Hold Public Office
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"I came from nothing. Now I'm rich. I'm in it for vengeance." Related StoriesLawyer Music Video Asks You Not to Call It “Velcroâ€Lawyers Sit Motionless in Worst Music Video EverDo Not Walk Your Dog WHILE DRIVING
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Did you not know that? *awkward silence* Related StoriesControl of Virginia House May Be Determined by Selection From Bowler HatHeroic Legislator Defends Right to Public SwearingSupreme Court Won't Hear Louisiana Spouse-Swapping Case
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One of those cases that shows the "rational basis" test might be misnamed. Related StoriesOf Course There Was a Comma in “I Want a Lawyer Dogâ€Heroic Legislator Defends Right to Public SwearingNo, You Don't Have to Swear an Oath to Hold Public Office
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I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. Related StoriesCourt to Police: Nope, Sometimes “Fleeing†Is Just JoggingHow and Why to Delete Your Yahoo AccountBill Would Let Cops “Field Test†Your Phone After an Accident
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Good news for those who couldn't get all their frog-stabbing done during the summer and fall. Related StoriesLawyer “Devastated†by Theft of Office FrogCourthouse Deputy: “I Need to See Your Monkeyâ€Monkey-Selfie Case Settles
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Not killing this guy is about the only thing the SFPD did right here. Related StoriesGrand Jury Indicts Officers in Student-Groping CaseReport: Many DEA Cash Seizures Have “No Discernible Connection†to Law EnforcementNational Guard Deployed to Seize One Marijuana Plant
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In this edition: creative sentencing, meddling agents, the Code of Hammurabi, and a very, very bad idea. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #107Assorted Stupidity #106Assorted Stupidity #105
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Not that there's anything wrong with that. Related StoriesJudge Criticized for Reading 138-Page Opinion From the BenchKing of Australia Says He's Testing Its Court SystemMugabe Spokesman: “The President Was Simply Resting His Eyesâ€
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The evidence is pretty overwhelming, frankly. Related StoriesPresident's Attorney Threatens Cartoonist for Using His “Rights-Protected Visageâ€Judge Criticized for Reading 138-Page Opinion From the BenchI NEEDED THIS PAGE
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Among other things. Related StoriesOfficial State Crap: Illinois AgainHere Comes Wisconsin With an Official Dairy ProductOfficial State Crap: Florida
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In this edition (among other things): the law of unintended consequences again; Chuck Norris litigates, for once; and why some contracts may need a "no-sex clause." Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #108Assorted Stupidity #106Assorted Stupidity #105
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