Wrongening the Math
It seems that I got the math wrong in my post a couple of weeks ago about the $1 trillion lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey. See "Oprah Stole My Poetry, Man Claims In $1 Trillion Lawsuit," Lowering the Bar (Aug. 12,…
Miscellaneous
Internet Blamed for Latest Face-Stealing Incident
Just the other day I was writing (again) about the Case of the Taster's Choice Guy, a former model who posed for a picture in 1986, forgot about it, and sixteen years later happened to see his own face on…
What Not To Call 911 About, #3: Missing Shrimp
Another entry for the possible new category on needless 911 calls. In August of last year, a Jacksonville man called 911 to complain that Subway did not make his sandwiches correctly. Just a few weeks ago was the 911 Call…
Fly With Your Pants Down, Lose Your License, Judge Rules
An administrative-law judge has ruled that the FAA properly revoked the license of a man who allowed a sex act to be performed upon him as he flew a helicopter around San Diego. The judge cited the pilot's likely inability…
DUI Charge for Driver of Motorized Bar Stool
If you have been paying attention, you should know by now that you can be charged with driving under the influence no matter what sort of vehicle you are driving. In the past we have seen DUIs handed out to people riding…
The Mysterious Piano, Captive-Audience Doctrine, and Other Assorted Items
Groups opposed to the Australian government's plan to impose a mandatory filter on Internet access formed a new political party. The organizer of the "Australian Sex Party," Fiona Patten, said that party members were in agreement with the need to…
I’m Sorry, Doctor, But What Did You Say Your Name Was?
This item has been sitting in my file since I first saw it over a year ago, patiently waiting for me to come up with some legal angle to justify posting it here. I still don't see how to do that,…
No End in Sight to Feud Among Rival Santa Groups
So far no litigation, but some scuffling did allegedly take place.
2008 California Bar Exam Results
The results of the most recent California bar exam were announced last Friday. This year, the examiners let 61.7 percent pass — the highest pass rate since 1997. So, if you passed (in California or elsewhere), congratulations. If you didn't…
What Would You Name a Magazine for Women Litigators?
If you said "Sue," you win. Or, at least, you have guessed correctly – you don't win anything. The ABA Journal reported recently that a new magazine with the excellent name, "Sue: For Women in Litigation," will launch in January. …