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Bonds' Obstruction Conviction Upheld for Rambling Truthful Answer
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
When does a truthful statement amount to obstruction of justice? How about this colloquy, between a prosecutor and baseball not-Hall of Famer Barry...
3rd Time Not a Charm for Abercrombie; Loses 3rd Hijab Case
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Umme-Hani Khan worked at Abercrombie & Fitch's Hollister-branded store in San Mateo, California, for approximately five months. She was an "impact...
Important Decision for Free Speech in Academia
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
He may get nothing out of this case, but former Washington State University tenured professor David Demers' wrangling with the school over free speech and...
California's Only Oyster Cannery Denied Relief; May Face Closure
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
There is only one place in the Golden State than harvests oysters, and soon, there may be none. Shucks. Kevin Lunny and his family purchased the state's only...
Ban Stands: No Foie Gras, Duck Force Feeding in Cal
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Foie gras. It's a delicacy made from fattened duck liver. Typically, the preparation begins with a specially-bred hybrid duck, the Mulard, which is fed...
Ban on Gay 'Conversion' Therapy Constitutional
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Last October, California became the first state in the nation to prohibit mental health providers from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE)...