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Someday Today
(TW: Eating disorders) “Don’t go in there!” I hollered after my fiancé, Paris, as he headed into our bedroom. He didn’t listen, charging in to see four piles of clothes on our bed at least as high as his head.… Continue reading
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Legal Question: Something Borrowed – The Downside of Trading Your Name for Cash
This week’s question comes from Abby via the form. Abby asks: “So I’m not sure if you have heard or are following anything happening with the wedding dress designer Hayley Paige. From her account, the company JLM Couture has taken… Continue reading
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The Maybe Payoff
I am a gambler. I love scratch offs and slot machines and the thrill of “maybe.” It is because I am an optimist. Most rational people look at a slot machine with a giant jackpot flashing in lights and think, Yeah… Continue reading
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Legal Question: Online Vigilantes
This week’s question comes from me scrolling through TikTok. I got to wondering: “A woman on TikTok tracks down people who she thinks are trying to illegally obtain COVID vaccine cards or others who threaten violence against women. She then… Continue reading
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Vocal Coach
I promise this newsletter is not all about people who die. However, this week is going to be about another person who has died. We lost my high school speech teacher, Coach Copeland, this week. He was a mainstay in… Continue reading
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Legal Question: Road Hazards and the Efficacy of Caution Signs
This week’s question comes from Lauren via the form. Lauren asks: “Landscaping trucks with open tops and just a thin tarp or net over the top always have signs on the back saying it’s not their fault if something falls… Continue reading
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Bye Bye Bike
I’m stupid with my money, but that’s pretty obvious about me considering I went to law school. Not only that, I also just buy stupid stuff. The award for stupidest purchase likely belongs to the brand-new motorcycle I bought in… Continue reading
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Legal Question: WandaVision and the Rights of Robots
[SPOILER ALERT – This will have spoilers for WandaVision. If you haven’t finished the show, save this for another day when you’re done.] This week’s question comes from Megan R. via the form. Megan asked: “No spoilers but on WandaVision, I saw… Continue reading
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Have A Day (Happy)
Early last summer when the virus reemerged even worse than before, people tried finding safe ways to connect with those most vulnerable. I ended up involved in one of those ways by virtue of an outdoor parade at a retirement… Continue reading
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Legal Question: Bathroom Mess (Viral Apartment Hole TikTok)
A Mess in the Bathroom This week’s question comes from Shannon via text. Shannon asked, “Can a landlord be sued if there is an open and unlocked void behind your bathroom mirror that goes to an abandoned apartment?” Excellent question, Shannon.… Continue reading
Heather versus the World 