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Why can houses be haunted as a matter of law?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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