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Scalded Privates: The Short (But Real) Story Behind the Supposedly "Frivolous" McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit

Scalded Privates: The Short (But Real) Story Behind the Supposedly “Frivolous” McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit “Can you believe it? Some lady got millions for burning herself with her own hot coffee from McDonald’s!” You’ve no doubt heard all the talk before. The case has become the poster child for so-called...

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Bedbugs and the Law: Use this Helpful Website to Check your Hotel Before you Travel

Bedbugs and the Law: Use this Helpful Website to Check your Hotel Before you Travel Lawyer John Day at the Day on Torts Blog has an interesting post today about a recent article concerning bed bug litigation fueled by an explosion in hotel bed bug infestations across the country. He cites...

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Law Talk: Submit your claim online to recover free money/property!

Law Talk: Submit your claim online to recover free money/property! Ever wonder what happens to money and property that gets “lost in the shuffle” so to speak? Examples: that old utility deposit or lease deposit you or your wife forgot to follow up on before you moved; or the last...

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25 Documents to have before you die

25 Documents to have before you die I ran across this Wall Street Journal list today and am reminded of how important it is to get certain life affairs in order. The start of the new year is as good of a time as any. Number one on their list should...

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What is a Deposition? Law FAQ

What is a Deposition? A deposition is similar to a witness testifying in court, except that it occurs in an out-of-court setting. A witness at a deposition is referred to as the “deponent.” A deposition usually takes place in a lawyer’s conference room, although I’ve personally been involved in depositions...

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Law FAQ: My neighbor’s tree hangs over the property line. Do I have the right to cut back the branches?

Law FAQ: My neighbor’s tree hangs over the property line. Do I have the right to cut back the branches? Yes. The Tennessee Supreme Court made clear in 2002 that you definitely have the right to cut away any branches or vegetation to the extent it hangs over onto your...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Quick Facts

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Quick Facts Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women, behind skin cancers. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, behind lung cancer. The lifetime chance of developing invasive breast cancer is approximately 1 in 8, or 12%....

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Be careful what you ask for at the Chiropractor

Be careful what you ask for at the Chiropractor Many people visit the chiropractor for an alternative treatment to many issues ranging from back pain and headaches to allergies and fatigue. An experienced chiropractor will spend time determining why someone is experiencing such poor health and offer a treatment regimen designed...

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Is Obamacare constitutional? Will the Supreme Court uphold the individual mandate?

Is Obamacare constitutional? Will the Supreme Court uphold the individual mandate? Three of the 13 federal appellate courts have now ruled on Obamacare. The 4th and the 6th Circuits upheld the individual mandate, whereas the 11th Circuit deemed it unconstitutional. (The 6th Circuit is where I clerked. It covers Tennessee,...

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Law FAQ: NFL & NBA Labor Issues – what is a “CBA” and a lockout? And why would players want to decertify their own union?

Law FAQ: NFL & NBA Labor Issues – what is a “CBA” and a lockout? And why would players want to decertify their own union? What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement? The NFL and the NBA players belong to unions which negotiate with owners to establish, among other things, player...

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