civil law
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Legal Question: Raging Abe Simpson and His Misguided Miscalculation in “The Unenforceability of the Flying Hellfish Agreement”
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,… Continue reading
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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.… 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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Legal 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… Continue reading
Heather versus the World 