This week’s question is from Ryan H. who asks:Two-part question!1. How do death bed confessions work? As people approach death in general, cognitive abilities tend to deteriorate as well. If there is evidence of decreased cognitive function, are statements taken more or less seriously? Are the things they admit to used for evidence or put … Continue reading Legal Question: Say It or Regret It – Deathbed Confessions
This week’s question comes from Paris via asking me on the couch and me responding, “If you really want to know, you should fill out the form on the website.” Paris asks:“Is the Tontine agreement made in The Simpsons Season 7, Episode 22 legal? Abe Simpson and Monty Burns enter into a contract where the last surviving … Continue reading Legal Question: Raging Abe Simpson and His Misguided Miscalculation in “The Unenforceability of the Flying Hellfish Agreement”
This week’s question comes from me incredulously reading the news and then seeing this fool on billboards all over Dallas:“The company of Dave Ramsey, personal finance ‘expert’ and evangelical Christian radio host, has repeatedly fired employees over premarital sex. Is that legal?”Excellent question, me! I love answering questions from you, but just like you, I … Continue reading Legal Question: Total Workplace Discrimination Makeover – Dave Ramsey’s Office Nightmares
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 all rights to her name, including her presence on social media. I've tried reading the court … Continue reading Legal Question: Something Borrowed – The Downside of Trading Your Name for Cash
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 contacts their employers, licensing authorities, and family members using publicly available data. Is this legal?”Excellent question, … Continue reading Legal Question: Online Vigilantes
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 out of their truck and damages your car. Is that legit? If so, what the heck?! … Continue reading Legal Question: Road Hazards and the Efficacy of Caution Signs
[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 Vision’s name next to Wanda’s on a legal document for a house. Could a robot own a house?”Excellent … Continue reading Legal Question: WandaVision and the Rights of Robots
A Mess in the BathroomThis 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. Let’s jump in! Or should I say, climb in??THE BACKSTORYBy now, many of you have seen the viral … Continue reading Legal Question: Bathroom Mess (Viral Apartment Hole TikTok)
This week’s question comes from my mom via text. Yeah, I know I recently answered another question from her, but she’s my mom so she gets to the front of the line. She also tells me things like, “I brought you into this world and I can take you out,” and I don’t plan on … Continue reading Legal Question: I Care A Lot – A Horror Film for the Aged
This week’s question comes from Katie M. via Instagram DMs.“Griddy is charging customers several thousand dollars for a few days of electricity service – is that legal? I don’t understand how this happened.”Excellent question, Katie! First of all, we need to clarify that Griddy, the Texas electricity company, is NOT the same as Gritty, the maniacal … Continue reading Legal Question: The Nitty Griddy Truth
Heather vs. the World 