Lowering the Bar

Don't worry, though—they screened them after they landed at their destination. Related StoriesLawyer Who Wrote Torture Memos Has “Grave Concerns” About TrumpAdministration Fails to Secure Its Own Conference RoomNational Guard Deployed to Seize One Marijuana Plant

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The ticket lasted about the same length of time in court, once the judge got a look at it. Related StoriesSome AnnouncementsZamboni in the Drive-Thru: “Most Canadian Thing Ever”?Pants in the News

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Did Bagley win Bagley v. Bagley? Yes!But also no.

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In the future an impenetrable wall will be erected around all such locations, although who will pay for that remains to be seen. Related StoriesNational Guard Deployed to Seize One Marijuana PlantHow and Why to Delete Your Yahoo AccountWhat Is Treason?

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I hope you realize that's how HE spelled it. Related StoriesDoody Convicts Rectal SmugglerPond Ruins Yet Another GetawayMan Charged With Stealing 784,000 Quarters

To be honest I wouldn't give up that privilege either. Related Stories“Downton Abbey” Congressman's Indictment Is a HootAbout Those FoldersALERT: There Are No Lawyers in the Kansas Senate

Not recommended for beginners, but this guy got away with it, and well done. Related StoriesHow to Write an Introduction (or How Not to)Brief Argues Klingon Language Can't Be Copyrighted

It also has many words, and might help you or someone you know who has, for whatever reason, decided to take the NY bar. Related StoriesThe Tri-State Monkey Smuggle, and Other Stories

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Also a $3 million watch, and his soul. Related StoriesUpdate: Neil Armstrong's Hair Is Still for SaleWhat's Up With the “Trump University” Lawsuits?

A blessedly short travel summary, a new book on the way, a presentation on January 30, and a few even more trivial things. Related StoriesZamboni in the Drive-Thru: “Most Canadian Thing Ever”?Pants in the NewsLowering the Bar Almost Makes Law360’s List of Top 5 Law Blogs

Or so they claim. But a jury may have to decide that. Related StoriesCat InsultedDachshund Racing Declared Illegal in IdahoIs an Alligator a “Deadly Weapon”?

Wow, what a ridiculous year. Related StoriesZamboni in the Drive-Thru: “Most Canadian Thing Ever”?Pants in the NewsLowering the Bar Almost Makes Law360’s List of Top 5 Law Blogs

In this edition: how to get stuck in a hay bale and live, driving under the influence of caffeine, some stuff about robberies, and a teensy border conflict ends peacefully. Related StoriesAssorted Stupidity #98Assorted Stupidity #97Assorted Stupidity #96

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The Constitution says one thing, but we do another. Seems odd. Related StoriesSeriously, Though: Nobody Has the Right to AppealCourt Says Police Need to Make Time for “This Constitutional Bullshit”National Guard Deployed to Seize One Marijuana Plant

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The victim was assaulted with a Playstation controller. Related StoriesGood Reason to Kill #2: YahtzeeGood Reason to Kill #64: Threw Away Your Lego CollectionGood Reason to Kill #63: Golfing Too Slowly

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They may not be as used to dopey warnings as Americans are.

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Its failure to give him a top grade has harmed his legal career, you see. Related StoriesLord Hanuman Gets Another Court SummonsMuseum Sued for Art Depicting Jesus as White

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You really don't. Related StoriesCourt Says Police Need to Make Time for “This Constitutional Bullshit”Court: Nobody Has the Right to AppealNational Guard Deployed to Seize One Marijuana Plant

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Although hopefully not for much longer. Related StoriesWhat's Up With the “Trump University” Lawsuits?

More to come, randomly. Related StoriesPants in the NewsLowering the Bar Almost Makes Law360’s List of Top 5 Law BlogsAgain, Not a Great Place to Stand During an Argument

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The bullshit in question being the Fourth Amendment. Related StoriesNational Guard Deployed to Seize One Marijuana PlantBill Would Let Cops “Field Test” Your Phone After an AccidentHow and Why to Delete Your Yahoo Account

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There haven't been any landings since the ban, so .... Related StoriesBREAKING: Normans Amend English Legal SystemHow Do I Get a Reincarnation Permit?And Then Job Spake, and Said, Let a Restraining Order Issue Against the Lord

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