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FindLaw discusses the verdict against Bill Cosby in a California civil case as compared to the reversal of his Pennsylvania criminal conviction. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Crashing a wedding may be illegal. You might even be breaking multiple laws. FindLaw explains why just showing up to someone's wedding could land you in jail. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

FindLaw discusses a California court decision that bees are fish for the purposes of the California Endangered Species Act. Almond farmers are confused. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Learn how to plan a gender reveal party that avoids personal injury and property destruction with FindLaw's Law and Daily Life blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

FindLaw looks at a Netflix documentary about a doctor who got away with using his own sperm to father patients' children. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Two jailbreaks aided by prison workers leaves us wondering about the power of the Bonnie and Clyde allure. Legally Weird investigates. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Elle Woods used legalese to confuse. What was she saying? Does the law have to be confusing? Read the translation on FindLaw's Legally Weird blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

While Americans can't marry robots or animals, the U.S. does have plenty of wacky marriage laws and customs. FindLaw takes a look at some of them. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard continue to face-off in a Fairfax, Virginia courtroom in their high-profile defamation trial. Learn more on FindLaw's Legally Weird blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

TV personality Steve Harvey, who has no legal background, is now a reality court TV judge. Is that legal? FindLaw takes a look. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

FindLaw discusses Elon Musk's offer to buy all shares of Twitter and speculates about how Twitter will respond and, in turn, what Musk might do. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Musicians have been suing each other on copycat claims for years. FindLaw takes a look at the most notorious music plagiarism cases in history. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Antlers shed annually by deer are in demand. More and more people are hunting for them, and states are responding with restrictions. Learn more at FindLaw. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

FindLaw discusses Will Smith's battery of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards and discusses possible legal consequences Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

At long last, student-athletes can make money from marketing deals. But it's a Wild West landscape and regulatory questions loom. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Minor-league baseball players have long been considered apprentices, but a recent court ruling says they are employees who deserve better pay. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

FindLaw discusses Katy Perry's appellate victory in her copyright infringement case over her song, "Dark Horse." Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

If you want to join Ukraine's fight against Russia, you may. But you need military experience to qualify. And it's probably a bad idea. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

An elephant who has spent 40 years at the Bronx Zoo has lawyers determined to win her freedom. Will it work? FindLaw's Legally Weird has more. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Should abused animals have legal advocates? New Jersey is weighing a measure that would do that. FindLaw's Legally Weird has the details. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

During Black History Month, many Americans are commemorating the Underground Railroad, a network that defied cruel federal law. FindLaw has more. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

A rival is suing the WWE, alleging antitrust law violations. Will the WWE be able to kick out? Learn more at FindLaw's Legally Weird blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

The nation's biggest city became the latest to ban gas hookups in all new construction. Is your gas stove in danger? Learn more on FindLaw's Legally Weird blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

New York City just opened two supervised drug-use facilities. Are these legal? Not at the federal level, still. Learn more at FindLaw's Law and Daily Life blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

A congressman thought he was "just trying to help" the FBI. Now he's charged with lying to the federal government. Don't be this guy. Learn more on Legally Weird. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

The contempt of Congress case of Steve Bannon is a good example of Congress' broad powers to ensure compliance with its investigations. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

John Hinckley Jr. is close to earning his unconditional release. Legally Weird writes about how he was able to get to this point after the 1981 attempt on Ronald Reagan's life. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Now all grown up, the man pictured as a naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's seminal "Nevermind" album is suing the band for exploitation. Learn more on FindLaw's Legally Weird blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

A woman thought she her late husband had been cremated, only to find out another woman had held a funeral for him. Legally Weird has the morbid details. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.

Can wild rice really be a plaintiff in a lawsuit? We're about to find out. Learn more on FindLaw's Legally Weird blog. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news with an attitude, at FindLaw.com.