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
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 my hometown. A beloved football coach. A family man. And a damn fine comedian.I only … Continue reading Vocal Coach
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
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 2018.This purchase was deemed medically stupid by an actual doctor. That year, before beginning my … Continue reading Bye Bye Bike
[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
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 community. Paris and I stood, mask on, among a crowd of volunteers on a street … Continue reading Have A Day (Happy)
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)
On the Pulaski stop of the orange line, headed toward Chicago’s Midway Airport, a man stepped into my train car wearing no pants. From the waist up, he was quite dapper, wearing a beige sport coat, a matching button down, and a dark tie, neatly knotted. His hair was a bit wild, a mess of … Continue reading I Love You, You Monster
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
Before the pandemic, I didn’t give a fuck about Billy Joel. I mean, I knew who he was. He’s the piano man. He plays at the bar, and they put bread in his jar. He is also the guy who really wants us to know that he did NOT commit arson. Like to a suspicious degree.If you … Continue reading Damn You, Billy Joel
Heather vs. the World 