Don’t Ride Drunk in Kentucky
Because, by statute, a horse is “a vehicle not a motor vehicle” in that state.
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Reminder: Aspiring Lawyers Should Not Engage in Terrorism
I know bar-exam results don't come out until next month, but I'm going to go ahead and suggest that if you are now or have ever been a terrorist, you might want to make other plans anyway. The job market…
Second “Duct Tape Bandit” Seems to Have Learned From the First
Police in Washington are asking for help finding the "Duct Tape Bandit," a man suspected of four bank robberies in that state. The man is described as being white, in his mid-20s, about 5-foot-10 with a thin to medium build,…
Goat Man Mystery Solved!
"I thought I wanted answers," said Coty Creighton, who discovered Goat Man roaming the wilds of Utah on July 15, "but I was naive. I should have left well enough alone. Now I just want the mystery back." His disappointment…
You People Quit Bothering Goat Man
Goat Man, Lurkin' "The sighting of a man dressed in a goat suit on a Utah mountain is causing concern among state wildlife officials," begins this report on the recent sighting of a man dressed in a goat suit on…
Bad Disguise #5: Shorts on Head
For many people, the facial area is perhaps the most recognizable area of the body, and for that reason an effective disguise will cover that area almost completely. It is important not to cover the eyes, which are the two…
Further Analysis of the Bottle-Rocket Case
In which the facts of said case are analogized to Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad.
Auto Insurer Won’t Cover Injury Caused by Dead Driver
Many have pondered the question, "If a tree falls in the forest and there's no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?" But few have pondered the equally stupid question: "If a car causes an injury but…
Court: No, One Person Can’t Be a “Partnership”
I’m a strong believer that in legal writing, an introduction should pretty much tell you everything you need to know. This one does. The parties to this appeal, a partnership dispute, agree on one issue. They want us to assume…
How Long Can Your Lawyer Nap Before It’s “Ineffective Assistance of Counsel”?
As long as it’s it’s less than a “substantial portion” of trial, the Constitution doesn’t mind.