Lehto's Law
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Local Gov’t Wants to Destroy 175-Year-Old Farm to Make Cheap Housing
This is happening in New Jersey. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Sup. Ct. Allows ‘Wrong Home’ FBI Raid Suit To Continue
The action has been revived after being tossed in the lower courts. https://ij.org/
Thieves Steal Copper Cable and Take Radio Station Off the Air
Copper thefts are still a problem. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Contractor Faked Top Secret Gov’t Background Checks
The proposed punishment seems light to me. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Student Injured In Martial Arts Class Gets $56M Judgment
Judgment upheld by the California Supreme Court. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Another Item Lost by UPS Ends up On Ebay
Again, a fairly unusual but valuable item. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Court Rules For Homeowner Whose Equity Was Taken in Foreclosure
This case is out of New York. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Prosecutor Denied Immunity By Court Of Appeals
Another win by the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/
Apple Could Lose Billions Because of ONE Comma
The book I mention is "Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid", by Douglas Hofstadter. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Yoga in the Park is Free Speech (Says The Ninth Circuit)
The issue involved FREE sessions in a public park. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
County Sued For ‘Runaway’ Drone Spying On Private Property
This is in CA but it happened in Michigan already. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
RV Industry Hits Slump - ‘Economic Headwind’
Ironically, it might be a good time to buy an RV. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Court Rules in Favor of Woman Whose House Was Destroyed By SWAT Raid
Another great case from the IJ. https://ij.org/
Woman Can’t Can’t Get Her Accidental $5K ‘Tip’ Back
And it's been a year since it happened. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Court Says ‘Eleanor’ is NOT Protected By Copyright
I suspect most people agree with this ruling. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Your Dog Can ‘Sign’ Your Marriage License In Some States
But it's not really a legal signature. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Law to Relax Tailpipe Emission Standards on Old Cars Hits Snag
This is happening in California. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Judge Resigns After Helping ‘Friend’ With Her Case
This happened in Colorado. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Clicked A Link on His Phone and Lost $2.4M
Some of the crypto is apparently in Nigeria now. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Supreme Court Overturns Police Excessive Force Qualified Immunity Case
Which means this other case should be reconsidered: https://youtu.be/PpHQBpM2TMU
Vegas Police Bust Twelve ‘Courier’ Scammers Who Stole $3M
Your periodic reminder to talk to your friends and family who might be vulnerable. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Qualified Immunity Protects Cops In Fatal ‘Wrong House’ Raid
Here is the opinion I reference: https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/new-mexico/nmdce/1:2023cv00790/492853/112/0.pdf?ts=1747387988
Authorities Try to Crack Down on Counterfeit Car Parts
Especially with airbags and other safety-related parts. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man’s Entire 401(k) Stolen When They Sent Him A Check
And someone else cashed it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Airline Will Fine You For Standing Up Too Early After Landing
Not an American airline - but will other airlines do this? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
State Sup. Ct. Using AI Avatars to Report its News
This COULD turn out badly. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Dealer Wants Customer to Pay for AC that Failed During Test Drive
And the deal looks like a spot delivery. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
It Took Months To Fix $7K Overcharge On Pizza Order
It happened in CA but could have happened here. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Judge Left Court to Try Arresting Defendant at The Hospital
She was suspended for a week. In Wisconsin. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Sues Rock Climbing Partner After Horrific Fall
Man Sues Rock Climbing Partner After Horrific Fall
Alabama Says Game Wardens Don’t Need Warrants for Private Property
Another case brought by the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/
Couple Hit w/ $366K for Code Violations THEY FIXED
In Florida. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
City Outlaws ‘Cruising’
This happened in WI. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Ford Sues Lemon Law Lawyers Over ‘RICO’ Billing Practices
They also say they have been working with federal authorities. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Newspapers Publish Reading List of Fake Books Created By AI
The list of 15 only contained 5 real books. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Man Charged w/Reckless Driving After Posting Videos Of Himself . . .
Allegedly. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Supreme Court Can’t Hear Case Because Majority Had To Be Recused
Which results in the lower court ruling standing as the final result. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Bakery Wins 1st A. Fight Over Donut Mural and Sign Law
Another win for the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/
Crt of Appeals Upholds State ‘Buffer’ Law for Police - With A Twist
This is in Indiana. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
‘Destroyed’ Guitar Lost by UPS Found For Sale in Guitar Store
After a TV station got involved, UPS took care of the parties. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Police Arrest Lawyer Parked In Handicap Spot w/o His Placard Visible
It happened in TX. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Fed Crt Strikes Complaint That Had Dragon Cartoon on Every Page
Federal courts don't have the same sense of humor as state courts. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Student Wants Tuition Refund After Professor Used ChatGPT To Create Notes
The school did not give her the refund. https://www.lehtosalaw.com
Man Having Stroke Arrested for DWI - Taken To the Hospital Seven Hrs Later
Sounds a lot like this other case we talked about. https://youtu.be/-VwPx0g_DOM
‘Copy’ of Magna Carta Sold for $27 is REAL and Worth Millions
Harvard Law School bought it back in the 1940s. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Court Strikes Restrictions On Signs That Only Applied To Food Trucks
Another win for the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/
Speed Camera Catches Duck At Twice the Posted Limit
The duck may be a repeat offender. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
DoorDash Ripped Off for $2.5M by App Manipulation
It involved several people. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
ChatGPT Misuse is A Problem EVERYWHERE!
This time it happened in Israel. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
City Owed Him $30K but Said He Owed Them $300K
This happened in Massachusetts. https://www.lehtoslaw.com