New Rules Will Require Chinese Buddhists to Apply for Reincarnation
You end up with a “living Buddha permit.”
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Maine Dentist Suspended for “Practice Run Amok”
Still reeling from the recent tusk-installation scandal, American dentistry was rocked again this weekend by revelations that a dentist in Waterville, Maine, had been suspended from practice for six months because of wild office parties and "terrifying" safety violations. A…
Marilyn Manson Sued by Former Bandmate
On Thursday, a former member of Marilyn Manson’s band sued him, claiming that Manson (whose real name is the slightly more mundane "Brian Warner") misled him as to how much money the band was making, and instead went on a…
Internet Flame War Ends in Burning Trailer, Prison Time
Russell Tavares was sentenced on Monday to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to felony arson for setting fire to a man’s trailer home in 2005. Tavares had become angry after the man called him a "nerd" on…
Law School Documentary to Tell Story of Oklahoma Students
The Wall Street Journal’s Law Blog reports today on a documentary called "The Trials of Law School" that has recently been completed and will be released later this year. The film follows eight students at the University of Oklahoma as…
“Schnitzel Stephan” Convicted on Multiple Dine-and-Dash Charges
A German man who repeatedly fled from restaurants rather than pay his bills was sentenced today to 18 months in jail after being convicted on 64 counts of meal-related fraud. The man, a 350-pound unemployed truck driver, has been nicknamed…
“Californian For Obama” Says He Has Done Nothing Illegal
Last week, a spokesperson for Barack Obama’s campaign said that a group called "Californians for Obama" had been asked to close up shop despite its success to date in raising over $10,000 in campaign contributions. Among their concerns: the group…
Latest “Shaming” Punishment Involves Chicken-Suit Perp Walk
A judge in Painesville, Ohio, has agreed to suspend a jail sentence for men who pleaded guilty to solicitation, in exchange for their agreement to spend three hours walking around outside in a chicken suit. The men also agreed to…
Dentist Sued for Installing Tusks Gets Insurance Coverage, Says Court
The Washington Supreme Court has reinstated a decision that Dr. Robert Woo’s business-insurance policy should cover a settlement payment he made to a former employee after he installed tusks in her mouth, temporarily, while she was under anesthesia for a…
Judge Halverson Suspended by Nevada State Commission
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline issued an interim order today (July 25) suspending Judge Elizabeth Halverson pending a final determination in the disciplinary proceeding against her. The order means that after reviewing evidence and holding a hearing, the Commission…