Houses are like boyfriends. No matter how they look on paper, often it is a certain je ne sais quoi … More
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Do I have to pay the babysitter the minimum wage?
Watching other people’s kids is hard. That’s why I went to law school. Image courtesy evilerin I would much prefer to … More
Are food expiration dates required by law?
Do you trust expiration dates when deciding whether to throw food away? Image courtesy consumerist You may not want to. … More
Why don’t cosmetics need FDA approval?
A common myth is that cosmetics must be approved by the FDA before being sold in the United States. Not … More
Why is Christopher Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Trending this week: an elegant webcomic from Matthew Inman (of the Oatmeal) called “Columbus was awful (but this other guy … More
Why can you be alive in fact and legally dead?
On Monday, 61-year-old Donald E. Miller, Jr. tried unsuccessfully to convince an Ohio probate court judge that he was alive. … More
Why is that rooster crowing in my neighbor’s yard with impunity?
Ever wonder why that rooster is allowed to crow in your neighbor’s yard with impunity? Image courtesy Rsphoto.nl Depends on … More
How are electric utility rates set?
How are your electric utility rates set? Image courtesy lydiashiningbrightly If you answered, “THE FREE MARKET!” you would be wrong! … More
Is that really Kona coffee you’re buying? Why the law’s not helping you as much as it could.
So that Kona coffee you’re buying. Image courtesy mikepetrucci. Does the law help you know if it’s legit? A whole … More
Why does the government play a role in disaster response?
As Tropical Storm Karen nears the Gulf Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has recalled staff members who have … More
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