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Constitutional Law, Torts March 9, 2013

It’s Hard Out There For A Pimp

-Submitted by David Drumm (Nal), Guest Blogger Juan Carlos Vera will receive (US)$100,000 in a settlement of his lawsuit against…

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Congress, Constitutional Law, Courts, Military, Society March 8, 2013March 8, 2013

A Non-Combatant Terrorist? Holder Issues New Statement On Obama’s Right To Kill Citizens Without Charge or Conviction

We previously discussed how Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter confirming that the President would have authority to kill…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, International, Politics March 8, 2013March 8, 2013

Speed Trap: Leading Economist and MP Face Jail In Expanding Scandal Over A Speeding Ticket

There is a verdict in the trial of economist Vicky Pryce, 60, the wife of former cabinet minister Chris Huhne…

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Academia, Bizarre, Criminal law, Society March 6, 2013March 6, 2013

County Shuts Down Schools After Someone Hears Theme Song Of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Schools in Beaver County, Pennsylvania were shutdown on the basis for a voicemail greeting in which a student sings the…

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Bizarre, Constitutional Law, Criminal law, Free Speech, International, Politics, Religion March 4, 2013March 4, 2013

Wałęsa’s Wall: Lech Wałęsa Calls For Gay Lawmakers To Sit Behind Wall

Lech Wałęsa won the Noble Prize for fighting for Polish independence against the Soviet bloc, a move that ultimately helped…

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Constitutional Law, Courts, Criminal law, Free Speech, Justice, Politics, Society, Uncategorized March 3, 2013June 24, 2015

The NATO 3 and Free Speech

Respectfully submitted by Lawrence E. Rafferty (rafflaw)- Guest Blogger You may recall the demonstrations against the NATO Summit that was…

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Religion March 2, 2013March 4, 2013

The Pope’s Italian Problem

Mark Esposito, Guest Blogger Not since 1415 when Gregory XII resigned to heal the so-called “Western Schism” has a Pope of  the Roman…

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Uncategorized March 1, 2013March 1, 2013

The Biden Defense: Virginia Man Charged With Firing Gun Out Home To Scare Off Intruders

We previously discussed the questionable advice of Vice President Joe Biden for people to fire shotguns out of windows to…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Lawyering February 28, 2013February 28, 2013

Georgia Public Defender Charged With Keeping Found Diamond Ring

Georgia Public Defender, Alexia Dawn Davis, 31, has found herself facing a relatively rare charge for failing to take steps…

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Bizarre, Criminal law February 28, 2013February 28, 2013

Indiana Couple Charged With Felony For Sneaking Into Zombie Movie

Police and prosecutors in Portage, Indiana appear to have a rather draconian version of a criminal code where every minor…

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Uncategorized February 27, 2013February 27, 2013

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Secret Surveillance

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday and dealt another blow to public interest lawsuits by rejecting the standing of civil liberties…

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Criminal law, Environment, International, Politics, Society February 27, 2013

Chinese Farmer Who Asked Officials To Swim In Polluted River Is Beaten By Baton-Wielding Thugs

We previously discussed how a local businessman shamed the Chinese government by offering to pay the top environmental official 200,000…

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Academia, Criminal law, Society, Torts February 27, 2013February 27, 2013

Oklahoma State University Did Not Report Alleged Sexual Assaults Out Of Fear They Might Be Accused Of Violating The Student’s Privacy Protections

There is a disturbing story out of Oklahoma State University where university officials failed to report sexual assault allegations to…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Politics, Society, Torts February 26, 2013February 27, 2013

Sexist or Just Stupid? Biden’s Shotgun Advice Triggers Criticism

Vice President Joe Biden latest controversial statement has produced some interesting criticism. Biden was asked recently if the ban on…

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Constitutional Law, Supreme Court February 23, 2013

“Probable Cause On A Leash”

-Submitted by David Drumm (Nal), Guest Blogger The United States Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous (9-0) decision in Florida…

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