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With Hostess Bankrupt, Is the 'Twinkie Defense' Dead?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Bankrupt Hostess Brands Inc. heads into mediation with its bakers' union today, as junk-food fans fear the Twinkie as we know it may soon disappear. But does...
Teen Busted After 'Classic' Facebook Post About Driving Drunk
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Have teens realized that posting on Facebook about drunken escapades can get them into serious legal trouble? Apparently not. A teenager in Oregon posted on...
Warning: Mayan Calendar Is No Defense for End-of-World Stupidity
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
If you believe the Mayan calendar, then December 21, 2012, may just be the end of the world. Of course, not everyone agrees that existence will end or that a...
Subway Sued Over 'Footlong' Subs That Come Up Short
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Chew on this: Subway's "footlong" subs aren't really a foot long, a new lawsuit claims. Gasp! Well, now Subway will have to defend itself against allegations...
Bilbo's Contract in 'The Hobbit' Analyzed and Found Wanting
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Poor Bilbo Baggins. All he wanted was to be a good host when suddenly the hero of "The Hobbit" found himself bound to a long and complicated...
Craigslist 'Free Pot' Ads Popping Up in Colorado
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Just because marijuana is now legal under some states' laws, that doesn't mean it's any easier to get a hold of it. In Colorado, however, some Craiglist "free...
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