A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery going back to the car, the little girl asked, “Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same … Continue reading
Category Archives: Lighter Side of Law
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Tomato: Fruit or Veggie?
The very identity of the tomato is and has for a long time been a point of contention. On the one hand, botanical purists point out that the tomato should be considered a fruit, given that it is the fruit … Continue reading
Yet Another Hazard on the Golf Course
Hazards to a golfer’s health and safety that come most readily to mind involve swinging clubs and golf balls in flight, usually on unintended flight paths. But the sport also has other dangers lurking, including the garden variety slip and … Continue reading
Deleting Company Email
When a telecommunications company went defunct, almost literally on his way out the door, the former president and CEO of the company allegedly deleted certain e mails from the company’s computers. When the company was placed in receivership, the receiver … Continue reading
Better Disclosure for Mortgage Consumers
The federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection law for homebuyers that is enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The thrust of the law is to require that loan originators make certain … Continue reading