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April 28, 2010

Princess Freed From Evil Associate’s Curse

So, I guess, if you are this guy, just because you are engaged to a beautiful Swedish princess doesn't mean you have to be nice to her, because when she dumps you, you can always go back to being an…

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April 12, 2010

Remarkable April Fools’ Saga Draws to a Close

I wrote on April 2 about an April Fools' Day prank by law blogger Eric Turkewitz (and others) who managed to fool the New York Times, at least briefly.  Turns out that was only the first act in a drama…

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March 11, 2010

Attorneys, Bartenders, Dog Groomers on Dangerous-Driver List

According to a study by online insurance company insurance.com, attorneys (including judges) are at the very top of the list of most dangerous drivers, a result that a company spokesperson suggested was because of their mistaken belief that they are…

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March 10, 2010

No-Dueling Promise May Be Dropped From Kentucky Oath

As I wrote last year (here, and here), since 1849 the Kentucky Constitution has required anyone holding any "office of honor or profit" to swear that they have never fought or otherwise participated in a duel. This provision was added…

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March 8, 2010

Legal Tool of the Week

If you think the "Legal Tool of the Week" might be, let's say, Westlaw or some new iPhone app, you are at the wrong website. In fact, it is William Ogletree, a 62-year-old Texas attorney who is the owner of…