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 […]
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Legal Question: Total Workplace Discrimination Makeover – Dave Ramsey’s Office Nightmares
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 […]
Read MoreLegal 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 out of their truck and damages your car. Is that legit? If so, what the […]
Read MoreLegal Question: Can You Sue Yourself?
This week’s question comes from Cara: “This question was inspired by a line in your Santa Clause analysis…can you sue yourself? Is it legally possible? And if so, why might someone do it?” Great question, Cara. This is one of those technicality-type questions. The short answer is yes. It’s kind of like that Spiderman meme: It is […]
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