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What Are My Rights as a Protester?
Regardless of any topical relevance, people protest something everyday in this country. The First Amendment gives everyone this right, but there is still a responsibility on the part of the protestor to obey the law. While you are allowed to essentially say whatever you want, there are still provisions that can be instituted by local [...]
B. Clausen
Homeowner Liability: Can an Injured Visitor Sue Me?
If you are a property owner, chances are you will have people over in one capacity or another. Friends over for dinner, a plumber fixing your sink, or those d*mn kids on your lawn; what happens when someone is hurt on your property? It may sound like a strange thing to worry about, but injuries […]
Brian Beltz
Man Who Lives in a Van Down by the River Sues Chris Farley’s Estate
A man who literally lives in a van down by the river is suing Chris Farley’d estate. Pretty stupid right? The man, Gerald Zoolander of Bismarck, North Dakota, is claiming to have popularized the concept of living in a van down by the river. He also bears a striking resemblance to the Matt Farley character […]
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Caitlyn Jenner Settles Another Lawsuit But Still Faces a Legal Battle
Two down, one to go. Just under a month after settling a lawsuit stemming from the fatal car crash last February, Caitlyn Jenner settles another. Thursday, Jenner and the stepchildren on Kim Howe reached a settlement and filed to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit. Jenner’s attorney, Philip Boesch Jr., confirmed the news to the [...]
Brian Beltz
Lyft Settles Lawsuit for $12.5 Million
Lyft, the ride-share service known by it’s unmistakable pink mustache, settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $12.5 million in benefits and compensation to California-based drivers – without reclassifying them as employees. While the suit, which aimed to force Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees rather than independent [...]
Brian Beltz