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TRO Denied; Obama Can Still Run -- For Now

Kevin Underhill
August 26, 2008 15:23

The Obama campaign is probably breathing a sigh of relief now that the motion for temporary restraining order sought by Philip J. Berg, Esquire, has been denied. Berg, who says he is a Democrat (and presumably a Clinton supporter), filed...The Obama campaign is probably breathing a sigh of relief...

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2008 Lowering the Bar Awards

Kevin Underhill
January 03, 2009 23:51

Now that 2008 is over, we can finally close the books on it and maybe try to evaluate some of the nonsense spawned during it. The following are my selections for those people and/or events that may have Lowered the...Now that 2008 is over, we can finally close the books on it and maybe try to...

Legislation That Comes Back to Bite You

Kevin Underhill
January 02, 2009 08:27

Tim Smith has just been trying to help, but as always, no good deed goes unpunished.Smith witnessed a car accident Monday as he was riding his bike to the beach. (This happened in Fort Lauderdale, where people are still doing...Tim Smith has just been trying to help, but as always, no good deed...

I'm Sorry, Doctor, But What Did You Say Your Name Was?

Kevin Underhill
December 31, 2008 23:30

This item has been sitting in my file since I first saw it over a year ago, patiently waiting for me to come up with some legal angle to justify posting it here. I still don't see how to do...This item has been sitting in my file since I first saw it over a year ago, patiently waiting for me to ...

Blagojevich Mocked in Furniture Ad

Kevin Underhill
December 31, 2008 05:12

This excellent ad appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Thursday. It's not clear whether this was originally called the "Senate Sofa," or they renamed it to take advantage of the opportunity. But who cares? I know Blagojevich insists he can...This excellent ad appeared in the Chicago Tribune on...

Car-Wash Robber Has a Very Bad Day

Kevin Underhill
December 31, 2008 05:10

Times are tough all over, tough enough that some have turned to crime who really have no aptitude for it. For example, the masked gentleman who tried to rob the Washman Autospa in Portland on December 30 Authorities said that...Times are tough all over, tough enough that some have turned to crime...

Your Drinks Made Me Beat My Wife, Says Plaintiff

Kevin Underhill
December 29, 2008 07:12

In December 2006, Yoichi Shimamoto punched his wife in the face not long after they got off a plane in San Francisco. That, of course, was United Airlines' fault.The Shimamotos -- puncher and punchee -- have now sued the airline...In December 2006, Yoichi Shimamoto punched his wife in the face not...

No End in Sight to Feud Among Rival Santa Groups

Kevin Underhill
December 27, 2008 03:52

Maybe I haven't been paying enough attention, but it seems like there was a lack of Santa-related legal stories this season (comical ones, anyway), at least compared to years past. This one may (or may not) make up for that...Maybe I haven't been paying enough attention, but it seems like there was...

Amish Object to Putting "Mark of the Beast" On Cattle

Kevin Underhill
December 22, 2008 07:56

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a group of Amish farmers who object to putting the "mark of the Beast" on their cattle. The specific "mark" they are worried about is a radio-frequency...The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently moved to dismiss a...

Court Approves Serving Lawsuit Via Facebook

Kevin Underhill
December 19, 2008 17:23

Better take a close look at all those "friend" requests you've been getting. One of them might be a process server. This week, an Australian court approved a lawyer's request to serve two defendants with a lawsuit by sending them...Better take a close look at all those "friend" requests you've been...