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5/14/2013 - Convicted Killer of Seven Wants Playstation in Jail Cell 4/26/2013 - The Big Print Giveth and the Small Print Taketh Away 3/14/2013 - When Is a Volunteer an Employee Covered by Work Comp? It Depends on the Pixie Dust you Sprinkle. 2/21/2013 - When Is A 10˘ Charge Imposed by the Government Not A Tax? more...
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Quote of the Day - Our chief justices have probably had more profound and lasting influence on their times and on the direction of the nation than most presidents.
What Is A John Roberts?Other than the name of our current Supreme Court Chief Justice, the Encyclopaedia of Phrases and Orgins defines it as: "A large jug. In 1886, Sunday closing of public-houses (read: pubs) came into effect in Wales, mainly through the efforts of Mr. John Roberst, M.P. So, and outsized tankard evolved with, it was claimed, would hold sufficient beer to carry thirsty customers over from Saturday night until Monday morning." Just goes to show you, there's almost always a work-around.
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