Lawsuit Says Hit Show Storage Wars Allegedly Rigged
In December of last year David Hester, former star of the hit A&E reality series Storage Wars brought suit against A&E and show producer Original productions alleging he was wrongfully terminated and that the series is rigged. Last Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson dismissed Hester’s claim of unfair business practices, and demanded [...]
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SCOTUS Rules Against Soldiers in Stolen Valor Act Decision
In a Supreme Court ruling surprisingly less reported on, the Court recently ruled to invalidate the Stolen Valor Act. The federal law had been used to prosecute war medal forgery, in an attempt to protect the valor of those brave soldiers who earned the honors the authentic medals bestowed. “While the Government’s interest in protecting the [...]
City Faces Legal Fees Over Failed Ballot Measure
The City of Auburn is facing at least $34,125 in legal fees following a failed ballot measure the city council put on the ballot this June. The proposal, Measure A, would have changed Auburn from a general law city to a charter city. The conflict arose when the city objected to the wording of the printed argument [...]
Another $20 in the Swear Jar
Middleborough, a town just outside Boston, Massachusetts has taken the concept of paying for swearing to a whole new level. The town has recently been frustrated by the presence of teens and other “rowdy” individuals shouting obscenities in the streets, sometimes making potential customers uncomfortable. In order to solve this problem of people cursing at the [...]
In an interesting turn of events, a new law appears to clash with its original intent. Following the overthrow and demise of Muammar Gaddafi, Libyan officials passed a law banning the glorification of the ousted leader or any of his supporters. Libya’s Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of the law following the urging of [...]
