Legal Research Blog

I just read The War as We Saw It, an op-ed written by seven infantrymen and noncommissioned officers who will soon be returning home from their 15-month deployment in Iraq. This well-written piece provides a valuable perspective to those of us fortunate enough to be in America safe and far away from the daily [...]

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The Associated Press reported that the 50 pit bulls seized from Michael Vick’s property were likely to be euthanized.  Am I the only one that thinks this is a bit insane?  In this dog fighting debacle, Michael Vick is the bad guy.  Who are the victims?  Society?  Tangentially, at best.  No, the victims of this [...]

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After the criminal justice system finishes with Michael Vick, should the NFL allow him to re-enter the league?  A lot of people (including some visitors to this website) have proposed such a ban.  However, I am not so certain this is the right move.  After all, Michael Vick isn’t seeking admission to the bar.  Committing [...]

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By now, the details of Michael Vick’s indictment for dog fighting have been well-covered.  And, since he has agreed to plead guilty, let’s reflect a bit on the offenses with which he has been charged.The Animal Fighting Venture Prohibition, found at 7 U.S. § 2156, prohibits knowingly sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in an animal [...]

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Forbes/Associated Press: Experts Urge Blood Tests in Toy Recall. Parents worried their children may have been exposed to excessive levels of lead in recalled Fisher-Price toys should visit the pediatrician for a blood test, experts said Thursday. 
So, explain this one to me. Toys that contain lead paint that you are not supposed to [...]

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