Stewardess calls in bomb threat to get day off
Sure, I like my days off. But I’ve never considered sending in a bomb threat to get an extra vacation day.
Archive for the 'Legal' Category
Must prove innocence to sue your attorney
In Washington state it just became more difficult to sue your defense attorney. Last month the state Supreme Court ruled that you must prove your innocence before accusing your lawyer of malpractice.
Attorney suing himself
Attorney Emert Wyss tried to do what lawyers do - to make money. But, in taking part in a class action lawsuit,
You’ve got to be really desparate for a beer
Karen Stolzman, 44 of Sheboygan, was sentenced to 6 months in jail. She had faced 9 months. Her crime: Stolzman dug up the remains of her deceased boyfriend.
Law firm ordered to attend ethics class
A judge in Fresno, California, ordered lawyers from the firm Lozano Smith to attend ethics classes. This based on a claim of repeated misrepresentation of facts.
Lozano Smith represents 200 California school districts in special education matters.
And, just for the record, I think this is outstanding. Especially considering [...]
Tattoo artist suing Nike
Matthew Reed is suing Nike over an ad that features the tattoo on Rasheed Wallace’s arm. Reed is the artist who created the tattoo and ‘installed’ it on Wallace.
Reed’s suit claims that he researched the design and charged Wallace $450 for it. Nike released an advertisement focusing on the tattoo, and that is [...]
Update: Cookie girls in Colorado
In one of my earlier postings I mentioned an old grouch that sued two Colorado teens for causing an anxiety attack by leaving cookies on her front porch. Well, there’s more to it.
Cover up Virginians
A bill passed in Virginia makes it illegal to display underpants in a “lewd or indecent manner.” The law carries a $50 fine. According to the bill sponsor, his constituents are offended by underwear being visible above the pant waist line.
On opponent feels that the bill singles out young black males.
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Lawyer jokes are still legal
A jury in Long Island tossed out a case against Harvey Kash and a friend of his. The ‘crime’: they were telling lawyer jokes. The arrest was for disorderly conduct.
One example of the jokes the pair were telling: “How can you tell if a lawyer is lying? His lips [...]
Two teens fined for handing out cookies
Two Colorado teenagers were fined almost $900 for handing out home-made cookies after one neighbor claimed they caused an anxiety attack.