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A law firm in Boston is offering the princely sum of $10,000 per year. (source) Well, in all fairness, that is the projected income for the incoming associate. “Compensation is mainly based on percentage of work billed and collected … We expect an associate to earn $10,000 in compensation in the first year.” Still, if you ever were wondering just what a scam your toilet for-profit law school is, this should be a hell of a wake up call. This job was posted to the Boston College career services website, and the firm claims that it got 35 applications. If

A judge in Seminole County, Florida (of all places) ruled that when a motorist flashes his lights at other motorists to warn them of an upcoming speed trap, he is engaging in First Amendment protected speech. (source).

By J. DeVoy [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDnX6ubgnk8&w=560&h=315] “Re-write that paragraph, less terrible this time.” Being mean works and gets results.

The White House recently made some changes to the American Presidents’ biography page to include little factoids and tidbits about President Obama. Biographies of 20th century presidents now include a “Did you know?” section at the end that outlines what President Obama has done that relates to the particular President whose biography you happen to be reading. Source. See for yourself at http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/

by Charles Platt Yes we have our problems but the UK tends to be that little bit worse. No Constitution and all that. “Campaigners say the Public Order Act is being abused by over-zealous police and prosecutors to arrest Christian street preachers, critics of Scientology, gay rights campaigners and even students making jokes. Currently, Section 5 of the 1986 Act outlaws ‘insulting words or behaviour’, but what constitutes ‘insulting’ is unclear and has resulted in a string of controversial arrests.” Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2145009/Public-Order-Act-Free-speech-strangled-law-bans-insults.html#ixzz1v1pdRT7l

NOTE: Nothing in this post is meant to be legal advice. If anyone acts on what they perceive to be advice, does so at their own peril. Also, as you will see, one does not want to find themselves having to utilize this defense. Lastly, the law cited is Florida Law. This post is NOT about Trayvon Martin or George Zimmerman. The events that occurred a few month ago in Sanford, FL are in the capable hands of the Special Prosecutor, Defense Attorney O’Mara and Judge Lester. The post is meant to clarify misconceptions surround Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. The intent is

By Jonathon C.A. Blevins On Tuesday, May 8, 2012, North Carolina has the opportunity to join the ranks of “progressive” states that allow some form of same-sex union. Conversely, the populace may also send the state into the annals of history as one of the many states that openly discriminate against homosexuals. Not surprisingly, the amendment was drafted by a Republican. The same party that denounces state regulation…unless sex is involved. If it was not course enough that NC is attempting to outlaw loving marriages between two human beings, it appears the law actually meant to dicriminate against a larger population

By Jonathon Blevins Everyone champions women who make headway in sports dominated by men. Danica Patrik, Michelle Wie, and this history of girls playing football are examples of female trend setters in the world of co-ed sports. Enter Keeling Pilaro. He is a 13 yr old MALE who plays FEMALE field hockey. Pilaro has become the “star player” of high school team. Unfortunately, in Suffolk County, NY, the star player is awarded by being removed from the team. The legal question is whether the removal of the male student by Southampton High School is a violation of Title IX. More poignantly, the social question is whether anyone will