Should Capital Punishment be given to anyone under 18? Suppose we talk today about the murder of Melissa Mills and the trial of Renaldo Adams. An ugly crime has led to a troublesome sentence. (578 views)
The procedures for obtaining law suit loans from lending companies There are two well-known ideas regarding civil litigation: There is a lot of it, and it is very expensive. Each year, more than a million civil cases are filed in U.S. courts. Each case has at least one attorney who is on the clock, and both plaintiffs and defendants can find themselves facing huge legal bills before all is said and done. (145 views)
Interesting Lawsuits Filed in a Week This week, we will shake the law blog tree and see what falls out. Each edition of Inside Legal Blogs is chock-full of hearty nutrients and bloggily goodness. It's just like mom used to make. Open wide. We are about to serve up another sloppy spoonful of blogtastic news. (12 views)
No race discrimination for admissions to Law Schools As the result of two 2003 Supreme Court cases, colleges and universities nationwide are now making minority scholarships and other programs available to everyone. While the cases, which involved the University of Michigan, did not outlaw race-specific programs, they did leave the law in an ambiguous state, causing officials to rethink many of their policies. (141 views)
Ask Mrs. Riches: Home Sweet Home Dear Mrs. Riches: Help! My husband is addicted to the hardware store, and it's getting ridiculous. Our garage is filled with expensive tools still in their original packaging, stacks of unopened boxes of nails and screws, and who knows what else. He's spent about $500 just in the last three months alone! Whenever I see him coming into the house with a new shopping bag of... (1 views)
Switzerland's yodelfest the biggest hoot of summer festivals ZURICH, Switzerland - In June, art festivals of all sorts blossom like spring flowers across Switzerland in almost every one of the 26 cantons, from Art Basal in the north, a gigantic weeklong art market that brings 50,000 art collectors, dealers and artists in from all over the world, to the annual Montreux Jazz Festival on Lake Geneva in the south, one of the world's... (729 views)
Sprinter van from Dodge is a working-class Mercedes that handles well A 10-foot-tall, silver bread-loaf of a van gets a lot of looks on the road. Stunned, appalled looks. (1053 views)
Aquatic Motorcycle Makes Waves Water sports enthusiasts, beware. Aquajet's Jetbike is about to blow your mind. With a 150-horsepower, three-cylinder, two-stroke engine and a top speed of roughly 60 miles per hour, the Jetbike is extreme speed on water. (648 views)
Age Discrimination in the Employment Act has no jurisdictions under Religion The opinions of some appellate judges are so much fun to read that court buffs regard them in a class with fine wines. There is vintage Scalia, of course, from the Supreme Court, and vintage Wilkinson from the 4th Circuit. Today a toast is in order for Judge Richard Posner of the 7th Circuit. His opinion two weeks ago in Tomic v. Catholic Diocese of Peoria ranks with the... (71 views)
Blogs Giving Insight into Law Firms The effect of law blogs on legal culture is being felt throughout the world. A post from Between Lawyers claims that some attorneys are even using their blogs to make court appearances. Rather than driving down to the courthouse, attorneys in South Korea have begun telecommuting, submitting legal documents to the court via blog. Every week, we take a look at what's going... (19 views)
Learn How to Achieve Financial Freedom Did you know that laying drywall together can make your marriage stronger? According to a 2003 survey by hand-tool maker Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, 54% of couples actually enjoy working with each other on home-improvement projects. And 9% of handy couples said that fixing up their homes together is — get this — romantic. (9 views)
When the weather breaks, head for Crater Lake I keep in my mind a small and selective list loosely labeled ''Places to see before you die.'' The Great Wall of China heads it. Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks are on it. So are Rome for its fountains, Chicago for its architecture, Paris because it's Paris. I recently added Oregon's Crater Lake. (44 views)
Simply sensational: Subaru tones down Impreza WRX TR without stripping quality Subaru's Impreza WRX TR is an unpretentious sport sedan. It has speed, safety and simplicity for an all-you-can-drive price of $24,620. (1367 views)
The Case of a smoker Philp Morris and Tobacco companies The U.S. Supreme Court seldom is concerned with ''justice.'' Its concern is with law, and law and justice are not necessarily the same thing. But if the high court wished to strike a blow for old-fashioned justice, it could agree to hear Case No. 05-1256, now pending on a petition for appeal. (6 views)
Kate Beckinsale to Play Heroine in Wonder Woman Only a Prank It seems like just seven days ago that I last came to you with tidings from the world of law blogs. Here we are now, a few days wiser—and a few days closer to death's sweet release. We must now turn to the blogosphere for emotional support and news from the outside world. Last week was a good week for the law blogosphere, and I can't think of anything to prevent us from... (197 views)
Intelligent Design vs. Evolution The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in a case titled Kitzmiller v. Dover School District ruled that teaching ''intelligent design'' in Pennsylvania ninth-grade biology classes violated the constitutional separation of church and state. U.S. District Judge John E. Jones presided over the case. (98 views)
The Seven Advantages of plastic money called as the Credit Card Despite the lending industry's less-than-centered ways, credit cards can be a tool for good in the hands of a savvy consumer. (4280 views)
A guided walk through Prague's historic labyrinth For any seasoned traveler who has toured the globe through endless monuments and artifacts or for the first-time visitor, the ancient gifts presented in Prague create an indelible impression. Prague is a prism of cultures and a haven for historians, reflecting centuries of worlds in an ancient landscape of art and architecture. (135 views)
Carlike bikes: Two-wheel innovations range from ABS to air bags (A/C is free) Riding the sinewy road from Palm Springs, Calif., to the top of the Palms to Pines Highway, there was plenty of time to think .... (72 views)
Satellite Music Goes Mobile Satellite Music Goes Mobile For the past four years, satellite radio has been providing you with hours of uninterrupted enjoyment on the road and in your home; but now, with new and improved portable receivers, it finally has the ability to become the commercial-free soundtrack to your entire life. (25 views)
The blunders committed by Constanbles in the case of Dawson v Newman Justice never will be perfectly administered. Two cases that illustrate the truism are now pending in the Supreme Court on petitions for review. They merit a sigh of regret. (288 views)
Virtual Visitation In a world where virtual communication is the norm, a novel approach to ''family time'' has emerged. Virtual visitation is a way for divorced parents to be there when they physically can't, and it's an option that attorneys should be aware of. (287 views)
Ben Domenech Ousted as Blogger for Plagiarism It is time once again to delve into the world of law blogs and analyze the week's events. After seven sweaty days of poring over blog after blog, rising early at the crack of noon each day to carefully assess the happenings on the myriad law blogs and staying up late to break down the complex legal issues addressed on the law blogosphere, I am proud to unveil this week's... (131 views)
Steer Clear of These 4 Car-Buying Cons You can do all the research in the world to find your dream ride. But it's not just the asking price that's on the line. A few missteps at the dealership, and you could watch your credit score and consumer rights get totaled. (8 views)
Going outback? Visit a town like Alice ''Where's the Springs then?'' ''Alice,'' he said. ''Alice Springs. Right in the middle of Australia, half way between Darwin and Adelaide.'' (27 views)
Solstice Eclipsed: Mitsubishi's Spyder offers more, including a trunk (sort of) The Pontiac Solstice nailed an Olympic gold in styling for the U.S. team, but as beautiful as it is, there were a few compromises to function. (75 views)
Nintendo Revolution Ever since Nintendo President Satoru Iwata first mentioned Nintendo's new system at the pre-E3 2004 press conference (E3 is an annual showcase for the video-game industry), gamers across the globe have been waiting with shaking knees and sweaty palms, dying to get their nimble little fingers on Nintendo's Revolution and its revolutionary controller. (6 views)
The Fourth Amendment Right and question of unreasonable search by police On a summer afternoon in Georgia five years ago, Janet Randolph said yes to the cops. Her husband, Scott Fitz Randolph, said no. Last week he won in the Supreme Court, 5-3. (42 views)
Fascinating Tidbits from the Supreme Court Files Coming to you from deep inside a volcano 400 miles beneath the ocean floor, this week's Inside Legal Blogs will shock and astound you...or at least irritate and perturb you. We've dredged through all the week's blogworthy news, and now we're distilling it into a pleasant and digestible format. Join us as we ponder the mysteries of the universe and analyze the goings-on... (12 views)
Sonny, Can You Spare Some Change? College kids, stranded travelers, and Sex and the City stars aren't the only people who consider a credit card their lifeline. The silver-haired set is relying on plastic more than ever before. (7 views)