Why, Yes, I Would Like to Pay as Much Tax as Half the U.S. Does!
We've all heard about how those rich, nasty corporations are the source of most of what's wrong with America...
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The Supreme Court, Microsoft, Exxon? Bah - the Real Fun Is Representing Hogs!
Hogs? Yes, hogs — groundhogs, that is. We just had Groundhog Day here in the United States (on February...
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Edwards Legal Supporters Being Courted by Obama, Clinton
Presidential candidate John Edwards has dropped out of the race for the Democratic U.S. presidential...
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UCLA Gets Center on Climate Change
Thanks to a donation and a matching-gift challenge, $10 million will fund a new center for the University of...
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Man Fired for Using Medicinal Marijuana
On January 24 California Supreme Court justices decided in a 5-2 court ruling that employers have the right to...
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The fascinating case of missing Koran worth $ 177 belonging to a prisoner
The Supreme Court splendidly split last week in the Case of the Missing Prayer Rug. By all the usual criteria,...
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February 4 2008 Legal Blog Roundup
Much to the horror of Jewish mothers everywhere (mine included), a recent report concluded that doctors and...
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There is Much to See Where Two Worlds Collided
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Flagstaff is conveniently located between the Grand Canyon (about 80 miles away) and the...
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Smart Fortwo May Look Like a Toy, but the Engineering Behind It Isn't Kid Stuff
''Mark - You should be ashamed of yourself for taking that little thing away from its mother! Please tell me...
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Class Action Lawsuit Brought against Dannon
A class action lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Dannon Co. Inc. for false advertisement of the company's...
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Unsuccessful Merger Leads to Successful Deal
After an unsuccessful merger between law firms Reed Smith, LLP, and Anderson, Kill & Olick, Reed acquired 55...
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Ex-Attorney Files for Bankruptcy
On January 15 former attorney Mike Nifong, found guilty of withholding information in the case against three...
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The Rights of Inmates
According to a 5-4 ruling by the justices of the Supreme Court, a prisoner cannot sue federal law officials...
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Class Action Lawsuit against Sun Mar Health Care
On January 10 a class action lawsuit was filed against Sun Mar Health Care Inc., Sun Mar Management, and 18 of...
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The case of picketing against homosexuality by Phelps
An ''extraordinary'' writ at the Supreme Court is about as rare as 6 feet of snow in Sarasota. Such a writ...
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January 28 2008 Legal Blog Roundup
Is sex in public the same thing as free speech? I'm not so sure, but the ACLU is putting all of its legal...
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The Islands of Yap Are A Part of The Pacific That Few Have Seen
YAP, Micronesia - Yap, a speckle of gold dust floating on the far western Pacific Ocean in the heart of the...
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Mercedes Rewards C300 Drivers With Manual Transmission
I have never driven a Mercedes-Benz as aggressively as I have the new C300 Sport. And I've never enjoyed a...
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Loyola Law's Eight-Year Dean Becomes LMU's New Provost
David W. Burcham will take on new responsibilities and a new role as he leaves Loyola Law School to join...
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A Threat Is Looming: The Proposed False Claims Act Amendments Could Prove Devastating to Government Contractors
In its last two terms, the United States Supreme Court has recognized the importance of imposing reasonable...
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Flight to Discrimination
According to an appeals court ruling, air carriers have the right to discriminate against their passengers...
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Rules Deposition Break Conversations Are Privileged
According to an unpublished memorandum, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has said that conversations that take...
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The case of cancer and the right to patients to experiment with drugs
Almost no one reads ''1984'' anymore, and more's the pity. A case now pending in the Supreme Court evokes...
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January 21 2008 Legal Blog Roundup
Well, maybe (just maybe) there's some hope for citizen privacy rights after all. It turns out that our...
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Travel and Adventure
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Boca Raton boasts more than sunshine and beaches. Beyond the pristine, white sand and...
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New Jeep Built for Tough Terrain, Family Tasking
High fuel prices have been tough on Chrysler's Jeep division. Its hardy off-road vehicles are built with...
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Six Years and Counting: No Child Left Behind
At six years old the No Child Left Behind law remains a powerful force in the nation. But is it a force for...
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The eternal argument of how cruel can a death sentence be, although now abolished
When the Supreme Court returns to work next Monday, the nine justices will hear argument over an issue as old...
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January 14 2008 Legal Blog Roundup
2008 is probably not going to be a good year for the economy or for stockbrokers, but it also looks to be...
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The Quiet Magic of Abruzzo
ABRUZZO, Italy - Teenagers in skintight jeans and T-shirts were coupled on stone benches, sitting face to face...
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