When Fugitive Slave Law Was Introduced in the US
When Fugitives Slave Law was introduced in the United States in 1865, the term “slave” was used in all but a few cases.But the law was intended to protect freed slaves who had been freed by the state or other governmental bodies and their descendants.In many cases, the law also required that the descendants of […]
How to Know You’re in a Law of Surprise—and Not a Law Of Mayhem
Law of the Unusual is a series about the laws and customs that seem out of place in today’s world.We talk to law professors about how to use the law to their advantage.The Law of Unusual: A Look Back at the Origins of the Law, by Michael L. Lawler, is available now at Amazon.com, Barnes […]
What if you don’t have a gun in your home?
A few weeks ago, I was driving through Denver, where I live, and I was surprised to see a bunch of people carrying guns on the streets.I was curious about how this would affect my neighbors, so I drove by their homes and saw their guns.I told my sister, “Well, this would be a good […]
How to save yourself from lawyers’ death threats
I know what you’re thinking, “Hey, you can’t kill me!”The fact of the matter is, I can kill you.The truth is, you’re not going to be able to kill me.I can’t hurt you, so I’m not going kill you, and I’m probably not going ever.You can’t sue me, and you can never sue me.If I […]