The Law
Shut Down: a Short History of Cultural Repression from the Criminal Justice Act to Fabric
Here's the story of how the powers that be have taken on nightlife—and won.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Complaining About the Ice in Starbucks Iced Drinks
“If children have figured out that including ice in a cold beverage decreases the amount of liquid they will receive, [then] a reasonable customer would not be deceived [by the ice],” the judge wrote.
'Views Are My Own': What Happens When You Shit Talk Your Employer Online
Chipotle was recently ordered to stop firing workers for venting about poor work conditions on Twitter, but companies can technically still terminate employees for speaking out.
Man Charged with Incest After Sexually Assaulting Trans Stepdaughter for Years
An Australian man has been charged with incest after sexually abusing his transgender stepdaughter since 2002. We spoke with a trans rights organization and the Human Rights Campaign to understand the heightened risks facing trans youth.
Frivolous Lawsuit of the Day: Three Moms Mad That Cheez-Its Aren’t Healthy Enough
In an anti-carb world, it was only a matter of time until even the most innocuously wheaty little snacks would be under fire. Like, say, the squares of joy known as Cheez-Its.
The Twisted Case of a Dean Who Hid His Role in Killing of Student's Mother
After Megan Mengelt's mother was killed by a drunk driver, she sought counseling at her school—not realizing that her counselor was in contact with the man who took her mother's life.
Police Confirm Ian Connor Is Under Investigation for Sexual Assault
Last week Ian Connor, a rising fashion and media star, brushed off rape accusations, claiming that his accuser was only coming forward because of his newfound fame. Documents obtained by Broadly show otherwise.
Disney World Is Being Sued for Allegedly Paying a Waitress Less than Minimum Wage
Jasmine Sandoval’s suit claims that she spent more than 20 percent of her working hours doing untipped work like washing dishes, but received the lower minimum wage of $5.04 that is meant to be implemented for workers who also receive tips.
Why Potluck Dinners Are Still Illegal in Arizona
In the great state of Arizona, throwing a potluck dinner can land you on the wrong side of the law.
A Woman Got Out of a DUI Because Her Body Produces Its Own Alcohol
The condition, known as “auto-brewery syndrome” or “gut fermentation syndrome,” is rare, but it gets those who have it quite literally drunk even when they haven’t been near a bar.
Pizza Ovens Are Under Fire in This Polluted Italian Town
The mayor of San Vitaliano has issued an ordinance banning the usage of wood-fired ovens in restaurants and bakeries for the next three months unless they’re equipped with pollution-reducing filters.
Legal Ways to Acquire that Wu-Tang Album That Don't Involve Bill Murray
Shkreli owns the album. The FBI arrested Shkreli. And the American taxpayer owns the FBI. So what can we do?