Tag Archives: judiciary

Supreme Court Announces Definition of “Reasonable Person”

Posted on August 29, 2011 by BRM

WASHINGTON — In the midst of an opinion on the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Supreme Court of the United States surprised the legal world by laying down a sweeping, definitive answer to the classic legal … Continue reading →

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Montana Appoints Grizzly Bear to State Supreme Court

Posted on August 18, 2011 by BRM

HELENA — In a historic moment for the animal kingdom, a grizzly bear was appointed to the Montana Supreme Court. Baxter, chosen by Governor Brian Schweitzer to fill in an interim position left open by a recent vacancy, previously made his home in … Continue reading →

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Elvis Found Alive, Serving on Supreme Court of Guam

Posted on July 4, 2011 by BRM

HAGATNA, Guam — The musical world is all shook up by the revelation that the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley, is still alive and sitting on the bench of the Supreme Court of Guam.  Serving for the past … Continue reading →

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Forget Dylan: Lawyers and Judges Using Contemporary Song Lyrics

Posted on July 1, 2011 by BRM

Reports that Bob Dylan’s song lyrics are the most quoted in judicial opinions and briefs have inspired a new generation of lawyers and judges to broaden the law’s lyrical oeuvre with their own selections –to varying results. Charles Grant, professor of law at … Continue reading →

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