‘Legal’ Archives
Bar owner sued by music publishers for letting bands play cover songs…no really.
Would you pay almost $14,000 to hear a local band play a cover version of Tom Petty's hit "I Won't Back Down"? Randy White might, and he's not happy about it. White's problems began Aug. 10, 2007. It was a Friday night, and a crowd came to his club, called Randzz, to drink beer, play pool and maybe listen to the band. At least one person [...]
The iPhone 3G S explained in detail video!
Here is a video from Apple explaining all the details about the new iPhone 3G S. It's pretty much what you expected from Apple and after today's announcements of all the exciting stuff on the way it's just 'one more thing' to wet your technologic appetite. Enjoy. (Link goes to Engadget post in which you can get to the video) Source
Phil Spector found guilty of murder. Crime against hair-manity dropped.
CNN.com - After about 30 hours of deliberation, a jury on Monday convicted music producer Phil Spector of second-degree murder in the death of actress Lana Clarkson more than six years ago. Wearing a black suit with a red tie and pocket square, Spector showed no reaction as the verdict was announced. Now 69, he faces a sentence of 18 years [...]
Never get between a eight-year old and his ice cream
UPI.com - A New York teacher's aide is suing an 11-year-old boy, claiming he knocked her down and injured her back while running for ice cream. Rosanna Tomack, 62, is suing Joseph Cicack in a New York Supreme Court after an incident that took place in 2006, when the boy was 8 years old, the New York Post reported Monday. Edmond Chakmakian, [...]
An upside to being a Customs and Border Patrol agent is that you can pick up a housekeeper for your mom real cheap
FoxNews.com — A federal Customs and Border Protection officer and his mother have been indicted on charges they harbored illegal immigrants on their property in suburban New Orleans. Federal prosecutors say 39-year-old Merlin Mireles drove a Mexican woman and her two children from Texas to Metairie after they illegally entered the U.S. [...]
My Hometown City Council once again at war with humanity.
Norman Transcript - A new ordinance unanimously approved Tuesday by the Norman City Council will require residents to prove, in a court of law, they did not litter, rather than having the city attempt to prove they did. The council unanimously approved the ordinance that holds businesses and individuals accountable for unlawfully discarded [...]
Sad: Honor Student on Drill Team used to twirling ‘replica rifles’ for Drill practice now faces expulsion for leaving them in car at school.
News7 Denver - For Marie Morrow, the equipment left in the back seat of her car was for an upcoming competition. She said she never expected it would lead to her being suspended from school -- or possibly expelled. "I take responsibility, it was my mistake," Morrow told 7NEWS. She left three drill team "practice" rifles in plain view of [...]
Artist of famous ‘Obama Hope’ poster arrested.
Shepard Fairey, the controversial street artist riding a roller coaster of publicity with his red, white, and blue posters of President Barack Obama, was arrested last night on his way to DJ an event kicking off his exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Fairey, a 38-year-old known for his countercultural style, was arrested on two [...]
Wall Street where in their world everyone is a pony, and they all eat rainbows, and poop butterflies. For the rest of us? Fail!
Wall Street is once again down on bad news from Microsoft, Bank of America's former Merrill Lynch BetterHomes & Gardens wannabe looser, and general 'the sky is falling' news. Oh and that the TARP is not working AT ALL! On a up note, Apple released its earnings on Wednesday and outperformed all estimates. Go Apple! Source
One step closer for ‘Tool of a Governor’ getting kicked to the curb.
A state legislative committee voted unanimously this afternoon to recommend the Illinois House impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich on allegations that he abused his powers and sold his office to enrich himself. The recommendation, on a 21-0 vote, paves the way for what would be the first impeachment of an Illinois governor in history. A vote by the [...]
