Author's Note: Alternative titles you may prefer, depending on your political persuasion: Somebody Finally Throws the Book at Obama or Public Still Eager to Donate to Democrats This blog makes an effort to be non-partisan, so please select from the…
According to various sources, Twilight star Taylor Lautner, who apparently plays a werewolf or something like that, has refused an offer to settle a pending lawsuit by means of a contest to see who can do more push-ups. First of all,…
A company that makes hair extensions is suing Paris Hilton for $35 million, alleging that she breached an agreement to wear and promote its product. Hilton was apparently paid $3.5 million to promote extensions made by Hairtech International Inc., but…
The obvious headline for this one, "Yeah, that's the ticket!" has already been used many times by now. I successfully resisted the urge to use it myself anyway, but it wasn't easy. Jon Lovitz, who portrayed "Tommy Flanagan: Pathological Liar"…
James Davis, formerly the CFO of the Stanford Financial Group, pleaded guilty in August to fraud and conspiracy charges in a deal with federal prosecutors. The Stanford Financial Group was either a $7 billion financial-management company or a "massive Ponzi…
Even if you spotted the document with your tears to show extra sincerity.
The breakup of any long-term relationship always involves some awkward moments where you have to split up the possessions you shared and decide who really owns what. It's awkward enough when you're talking about CDs. Much worse when somebody wants…
Admitting he was "perhaps an unlikely legal illustrator," the Maryland Court of Appeals recently cited Jerry Seinfeld to illustrate the contractual and fiduciary duty of "good faith." The case, Clancy v. King, is not especially notable otherwise, except maybe because…
Here’s a worthwhile addition to the Hall of Fame that may just come in handy these days as well. In Stambovsky v. Ackley (1991), New York’s Appellate Division held that a homebuyer could try to get out of a $650,000 sale contract…
A 30-year-old Korean man, identified only as "Park" (which, in Korea, does not narrow it down one bit), has lost his bid to be reimbursed by his ex-girlfriend for the money he spent on their dates. Park sued the woman…