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New Law Prohibits Kaleidoscoping While Driving

ISSUE 48•04 | 01.27.12 | News in Brief

TRENTON, NJ— Citing the nearly 1,500 deaths that occurred in the United States last year as a result of kaleidoscoping while driving, New Jersey governor Chris Christie signed legislation Friday banning the practice. more»
FBI: 6 Dead Not Really 'Mass Murder'

ISSUE 47•16 | 04.28.11 | Radio News
Pirate Written Up For Dress-Code Violation

ISSUE 47•15 | 04.22.11 | Radio News
YouTube Educates Offenders About Copyright

ISSUE 47•15 | 04.18.11 | American Voices

YouTube is requiring users caught uploading pirated material to take an online copyright class and pass a test before they can resume sharing videos on the website. more»
Music Companies Suing 'Ellen'

ISSUE 45•38 | 09.15.09 | American Voices

The Ellen DeGeneres Show is being sued by a number of record labels, including Sony, Warner Bros., and Motown, for unauthorized use of music... more»
Political Talk Show Host Suddenly Very Interested In Manslaughter Law Loopholes

ISSUE 45•22 | 05.28.09 | In The Know

Host becomes curiously pushy, sweaty in this roundtable discussion about loopholes in manslaughter law in the US. more»
Trampled Wal-Mart Employee's Family Sues Company

ISSUE 44•49 | 12.05.08 | American Voices

The family of 34-year-old Jdimytai Damour is suing Wal-Mart for creating the unsafe atmosphere in which he was trampled to death by a crowd of... more»
Why Were We Escorted From The Premises?

ISSUE 44•49 | 12.03.08 | Statshot
Department Of Justice Adds Mounted Prosecutors

ISSUE 44•49 | 12.03.08 | Radio News
Man With Apple Hovering In Front Of Face Sues René Magritte's Estate

ISSUE 44•48 | 11.27.08 | News in Brief

TACOMA, WA—Michael Renfro, a 68-year-old retired CPA with an apple hovering in front of his face, announced Monday that he has filed a $15... more»
Least-Cited Supreme Court Cases

ISSUE 44•48 | 11.26.08 | Statshot
Ask A Guy Who Knows A Little Bit About Dealing With These Lawyer Types

ISSUE 44•48 | 11.26.08 | Advice

Dear Guy Who Knows A Little Bit About Dealing With These Lawyer Types, Christmas is coming up, and once again, I'm at a total... more»
American Bar Association Recalls 230,000 Defective Lawyers

ISSUE 44•48 | 11.25.08 | Radio News
Supreme Court Upholds Bill Of Rights In 5-4 Decision

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.14.08 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON—In a landmark decision Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowly ruled to uphold the Bill of Rights, the very tenets upon which... more»
Nebraska Lawmakers Ban Sex In Grain Elevators

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.13.08 | Radio News
California Passes Anti-Gay Marriage Legislation

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.12.08 | Infographic

Proposition 8, the California measure that bans same-sex marriage, passed by a 52 percent to 48 percent margin. What reasons did people give for... more»
New Texas Legislation Would Require Whiskey Bottles To Be Shot Out Of Air Immediately After Being Emptied

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.10.08 | News in Brief

AUSTIN, TX—A new piece of legislation proposed yesterday on the floor of the Texas Legislature would require that all whiskey bottles be... more»
Bailiff Can’t Help Wondering What Life Would Be Like On Other Side Of Judge

ISSUE 44•43 | 10.21.08 | News in Photos
Law Allows Abandoning Teens

ISSUE 44•42 | 10.16.08 | American Voices

A Nebraska law designed to protect newborns and infants has instead allowed parents to abandon children up to age 19 at hospitals. What do you... more»
The Evidence Against Ivins

ISSUE 44•33 | 08.13.08 | Infographic

The suicide of bioweapons researcher Dr. Bruce Ivins derailed the investigation into his alleged involvement in the 2001 anthrax attacks. The... more»
Giuliani's Son Suing Duke Over Golf

ISSUE 44•32 | 08.04.08 | American Voices

Andrew Giuliani is suing Duke University after being recruited for, then removed from, the Duke University golf team. What do you think? more»
"Law & Order" Actor Arrested

ISSUE 44•20 | 05.14.08 | American Voices

Former Law & Order star Dennis Farina was arrested and charged with a felony after he took a loaded, unregistered handgun to an airport.... more»
Supreme Court Reaches Landmark 'It Depends' Ruling

ISSUE 43•22 | 05.28.07 | News

WASHINGTON, DC— "We're just nine justices—we don't have answers to all the country's legal problems," said Breyer, frustrated with the pressure to reach a verdict. more»
Jury Selection Proving Difficult In Trial Of 'The Jury Killer'

ISSUE 48•09 ISSUE 38•34 | 09.18.02 | News in Brief

PHOENIX—Defense attorneys for Thomas David Skrepnak, accused in 1999 of fatally stabbing all 12 members of the jury hearing his armed-robbery trial, are having trouble finding unbiased jurors for his upcoming murder trial. "It is difficult to find a jury that won't be at least somewhat prejudiced against Thomas," lead defense attorney Patricia Wynne said Monday, "especially given the hot-button issue of jury murder at hand here." Skrepnak's last six court appearances all ended in mistrial. more»
Supreme Court Cock-Blocks Iowa Man

ISSUE 38•33 | 09.11.02 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—By an 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court cock-blocked Des Moines, IA, bar patron Jon Carmody Friday, severely curtailing his power to score with fellow bar-goer Megan Navarre. "Carmody's right to put the moves on Navarre does not and cannot be construed to supersede this court's right to hit on her, too," Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in the majority opinion. "That Carmody scored last weekend with that blonde girl at P.J.'s serves to illustrate that he's had enough for now. We will preclude the shit out of that tool getting any from Navarre." more»
Aspiring Legislator Keeps Sending Unsolicited Bills To House Of Representatives

ISSUE 37•44 | 12.05.01 | News in Brief

WOOSTER, OH— Andy Roenicke, a 23-year-old aspiring federal legislator, sent an unsolicited tax-reform bill to House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) Monday, his fifth such submission in as many weeks. "Dear Mr. Hastert: Enclosed is a bill that I believe would be a great addition to your congressional docket," Roenicke's cover letter read. "Even if you opt not to use it, though, I would very much appreciate any feedback you might have." Said Hastert: "It's nice to see a young man who's excited about getting involved in the legislative process, but I do wish he'd go through the established process of being elected to office by the people of his district. Honestly, that's the way it's done." more»
Sounds Of Air Hockey Coming From Supreme Court Chambers

ISSUE 37•31 | 09.05.01 | News in Photos
State Bar Ethics Hotline Just Plays Muzak

08.18.99 | Newswire

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New Law Prohibits Kaleidoscoping While Driving

FBI: 6 Dead Not Really 'Mass Murder'

Pirate Written Up For Dress-Code Violation

YouTube Educates Offenders About Copyright

Music Companies Suing 'Ellen'

Political Talk Show Host Suddenly Very Interested In Manslaughter Law Loopholes

Trampled Wal-Mart Employee's Family Sues Company

Why Were We Escorted From The Premises?

Department Of Justice Adds Mounted Prosecutors

Man With Apple Hovering In Front Of Face Sues René Magritte's Estate

Least-Cited Supreme Court Cases

Ask A Guy Who Knows A Little Bit About Dealing With These Lawyer Types

American Bar Association Recalls 230,000 Defective Lawyers

Supreme Court Upholds Bill Of Rights In 5-4 Decision

Nebraska Lawmakers Ban Sex In Grain Elevators

California Passes Anti-Gay Marriage Legislation

New Texas Legislation Would Require Whiskey Bottles To Be Shot Out Of Air Immediately After Being Emptied

Bailiff Can’t Help Wondering What Life Would Be Like On Other Side Of Judge

Law Allows Abandoning Teens

The Evidence Against Ivins

Giuliani's Son Suing Duke Over Golf

"Law & Order" Actor Arrested

Supreme Court Reaches Landmark 'It Depends' Ruling

Jury Selection Proving Difficult In Trial Of 'The Jury Killer'

Supreme Court Cock-Blocks Iowa Man

Aspiring Legislator Keeps Sending Unsolicited Bills To House Of Representatives

Sounds Of Air Hockey Coming From Supreme Court Chambers

State Bar Ethics Hotline Just Plays Muzak

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