The Federal Aviation Administration Just Greenlit Elon Musk’s Rocket Habit Next To A Nature Preserve. Understandably, Not Everyone Is Cool With That.
It's like putting a gas station next to a thing-that-really-shouldn't-be-near-gas sanctuary.
Morning Docket: 01.11.23
* Hope you weren't planning on traveling anywhere today. [CNN] * Rate hikes or layoffs or both loom for the industry following a *checks notes* "0.1%" decline in demand. Definitely time to panic! [American Lawyer] * Kirkland & Ellis partner buys $38 million home away from home. Compare and contrast the grave concern over that demand hit. [LegalCheek] * Weil Gotshal seeks to remove the baseball's goofy antitrust exemption. [Reuters] * Americans no longer believe the Supreme Court is impartial. It's hard to tell what drives this perception, but some experts believe it might be that the Supreme Court is objectively no longer impartial. [The Hill]
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Is It Illegal To Shoot Down A Drone? Same As Plane, FAA Says, As Minnesota Man Charged With Felony
Florida Man had no comment.
One New Regulation Would Change The World For Parents Flying With Children
Remember when airlines tried to make it easier for parents to fly instead of fighting them?
At Least My New Wireless Headphones Won’t Blow Up On A Plane
As long as my iPhone doesn't blow up in my hand or cause an in-air emergency, I guess I'm down with Apple for another round.
Second Circuit Reinstates Tom Brady Deflategate Suspension
This ruling is in line with the 2d Circuit's interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act.
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Non-Sequiturs: 02.17.15
* For those looking for updates, here's the latest information on the David Messerschmitt killing. [Law and More] * A short guide to cross-examining psychologists and psychiatrists. I always start by asking them how many psychiatrists it takes to change a lightbulb?[1] [WCI] * A comprehensive look at Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project and how it could easily throw open the doors on racial discrimination. Texas? Racism? Nah. [Huffington Post] * Getting nailed with 170K counts of accessory to murder. [Gawker] * The big question on a lot of minds: should New York adopt the UBE? [Bar Exam Stats] * FAA unleashes drones upon the public. [LXBN] * In honor of an interview with Justice Ginsburg, MSNBC created a quiz to tell you just how RBG you are. I scored pretty well because I want sleep through the State of the Union too. [MSNBC] * And while we're at it, here's video of their interview. [YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jTUoC84oC4
[1] One, but the lightbulb has to really want to change.
Shopping And The Law
Amazon's drone army is going to be slowed down by the lawyers.
Non-Sequiturs: 06.21.23
* I would totally go see “Jaws 2013: Lawyers On The Beach.” [The Legal Geeks] * Downey Brand laid off support staff this week. Man, I thought that laundry detergent was recession-proof… oh, wait, I’m being told that Downey Brand is law firm, a very well-scented law firm. [ABA Journal] * Sleep expert testifies in Michael Jackson case. Keeps jurors awake! [Expert Witness Blog] * It’s illegal to burn you ex’s clothes? Bah. Next you’re going to tell me you can’t set fire to his car. [Legal Juice] * Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s inability to prosecute his political rivals makes it harder for him to do whatever he wants by threatening his political rivals with prosecution. That’s not exactly a bad thing. [Simple Justice] * Oh look, the FAA might finally acknowledge that making people turn off their electronic devices during takeoff and landing is a stupid rule that has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on flight safety. [Wall Street Journal]
Why I Refuse to Turn Off My iPod for Takeoff and Landing
Like he does every time he gets on a plane, Chris Danzig took off his headphones until the flight attendant walked away. Then he put them back on. He also never turned off his cell phone or put it in airplane mode. You probably know this is not allowed. Airplane passengers are supposed to turn off all electronic devices for takeoff and landing. But WHY?
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