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SEC NEWS AND SPEECHES—Shareholder... | VitalLaw.com
SEC NEWS AND SPEECHES—Shareholder... | VitalLaw.com
James McRitchie makes no assumptions about how the new authority would be used, but objects to letting one person exercise powers that Congress gave to a five-person bipartisan commission. Shareholder advocate James McRitchie strongly opposes the SEC’s amendment last week to its quorum rule that will enable a single commissioner to act for the Commission in certain situations. Heretofore the rule had required at least two commissioners to decide a matter. The SEC did not invite comment on the…
#law#corpgov#shareholders
·vitallaw.com·
SEC NEWS AND SPEECHES—Shareholder... | VitalLaw.com
The Onion Files the Funniest Sup Ct Brief EVER! [28:58]
The Onion Files the Funniest Sup Ct Brief EVER! [28:58]

Pub Oct 22. 2022, But it's an important point they are making. The brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-293/242292/20221003125252896_35295545_1-22.10.03%20-%20N... This video, hosted by Steve Lehto of Lehto's Law, discusses a brilliant and humorous amicus brief filed by The Onion with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Anthony Novak v. City of Parma (0:00 - 3:20).

The Core Issue:

  • Anthony Novak was arrested and prosecuted for creating a parody Facebook page mocking the Parma Police Department (0:43 - 1:16).
  • Although Novak was found not guilty by a jury, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the police could not be held liable for retaliation, suggesting that parody might require a clear disclaimer to be protected (1:13 - 1:39, 8:37 - 9:00, 17:53 - 18:03).

Why The Onion Filed an Amicus Brief:

  • The Onion argues that parody, by nature, requires an initial period of deception to be effective—the "gotcha" moment where the reader realizes the joke (10:39 - 13:08).
  • They contend that requiring a disclaimer ruins the humor and weakens the ability of satire to critique authorities and authoritarian regimes (8:37 - 9:00, 14:13 - 14:31).
  • The brief is famously unique for its comedic tone, including absurd claims about The Onion's history and influence, while effectively weaving in serious legal arguments regarding First Amendment protections (3:23 - 6:44, 20:32 - 21:39).

Key Takeaways:

  • The brief asserts that "a reasonable reader" does not need a disclaimer to identify parody, even if the satire is over the top (16:56 - 17:35).
  • It emphasizes the danger of allowing public figures or law enforcement to suppress speech simply because they find it offensive or embarrassing (23:13 - 24:06).
  • Steve Lehto praises the legal team (Miller Johnson) for using humor to highlight a profound constitutional issue, noting that this filing serves as an important defense for free speech in the Sixth Circuit and beyond (24:41 - 25:05, 26:33 - 27:07).
#Law#humor#@stevelehto#youtube
·youtube.com·
The Onion Files the Funniest Sup Ct Brief EVER! [28:58]
LAWYER: If Cops Say "Where Are You Coming From?" — Say THIS (One Sentence) - YouTube [21:11]
LAWYER: If Cops Say "Where Are You Coming From?" — Say THIS (One Sentence) - YouTube [21:11]

The "Trap": The officer's friendly demeanor is often a strategy to get you to talk, which can lead to incriminating statements that justify extending the stop (2:03 - 4:07). The One-Sentence Solution: To protect your rights while remaining polite and cooperative "Officer, I'm not answering any questions, but here's my license, registration, and insurance." (10:29 - 10:33)

#law#youtube
·m.youtube.com·
LAWYER: If Cops Say "Where Are You Coming From?" — Say THIS (One Sentence) - YouTube [21:11]
Opinion: Questions for Chicago police about Albany Park ICE probe
Opinion: Questions for Chicago police about Albany Park ICE probe
Earlier this month, Chicago saw one of the highest levels of federal immigration agent activity since Operation Midway Blitz. On June 2, during a chaotic chase and detainment, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents crashed into a woman’s car, dropped a magazine of live ammunition in a crowded neighborhood and threatened residents who were documenting the incident. By Friday afternoon of that same week, the Chicago Police Department had closed its investigation, classified the crash as “non-criminal” and said there were no additional investigative leads — this despite the wealth of video and photo evidence that residents and nearby businesses reported collecting. The Chicago Sun Times reported that an insurance agent handling the claim of the woman whose car was damaged has not heard back from CPD or federal officials and that ICE had given him the “runaround.”
#law#lawsuites#ice
·chicagotribune.com·
Opinion: Questions for Chicago police about Albany Park ICE probe
🚨URGENT: New USA (I-95) Highway Rules Begins TOMORROW — Drivers Could Fa...
🚨URGENT: New USA (I-95) Highway Rules Begins TOMORROW — Drivers Could Fa...
This type of nonsense will greatly INCREASE accidents, and accidents at higher speeds have a higher rate of fatalities. As speed goes up the number of accidents decreases but the percent of fatalities to accidents increases. Stop trying to increase revenue work on how to reduce fatalities, make insurance companies providing real statistics. Accidents are much more related to actual time spent driving than on speed or congestion.
#youtube
·youtube.com·
🚨URGENT: New USA (I-95) Highway Rules Begins TOMORROW — Drivers Could Fa...
Cop Pepper Sprays Drunk College Kid Begging for Help (Part 3) [66:50]
Cop Pepper Sprays Drunk College Kid Begging for Help (Part 3) [66:50]

I could only watch 14 min, this is the most disgusting treatment I've watched.

476,749 views May 22, 2026 #lawenforcement #bodycam #lawyer As promised, here is the footage showing Officer Michael Bell, formerly of the Grayson Kentucky Police Department, arresting 19 year old Caleel Ware, a baseball player at a local university. Bell, along with another officer, angry because he thought Caleel was embarrassing his baseball team, used force on him, including tasing him, pepper spraying him in the face multiple times, and then shutting him inside this contaminated interview room for an extended period of time, as he begged for help. Also, the City of Greyson has now publicly responded to the first two videos. https://thecivilrightslawyer.com/2026...

Part 1: • Blows a ZERO, Passes FSTs, Gets Arrested A...
Part 2: • Blows a ZERO, Gets Arrested Anyway - WINS ...

Grayson (KY) Police Department: https://www.graysonky.org/police-depa... Grayson City's Facebook Post Releasing Footage: / 18tjckdo3k
Grayson City's Facebook Post With Mayor's Statement: / 1aiir3afgw

#law#@thecivilrightslawyer#youtube
·youtube.com·
Cop Pepper Sprays Drunk College Kid Begging for Help (Part 3) [66:50]
Man Driving His 3 Year Old Daughter Ends Up on Pavement With State Trooper - TRIAL RESULTS - YouTube [31:00] pub 2026-04-24
Man Driving His 3 Year Old Daughter Ends Up on Pavement With State Trooper - TRIAL RESULTS - YouTube [31:00] pub 2026-04-24

7 months ago I showed you the video of Kentucky State Trooper Seth Owens arresting Devin Langsdorf during a traffic stop, as Devin’s 3 year old daughter was in the backseat. After beating him, Trooper Owens charged Devin with speeding, reckless driving, failure to produce insurance, failure to maintain insurance, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, no registration receipt, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Trooper Owens really threw the book at Devin. At the time I covered the incident 7 months ago, the charges were still pending. But now, just a few days ago, these criminal charges went to a jury trial. And rather than hear it from me, I want you to hear from the actual lawyer who tried that case - and he’s a good one. All criminal charges were dropped by jury.

#law#traffic-stop#extreme#@thecivilrightslawyer#youtube
·m.youtube.com·
Man Driving His 3 Year Old Daughter Ends Up on Pavement With State Trooper - TRIAL RESULTS - YouTube [31:00] pub 2026-04-24
What Should I Do if I Am Stopped and Questioned by the New Jersey Police?
What Should I Do if I Am Stopped and Questioned by the New Jersey Police?
Being confronted by the police is an intimidating experience, and many people are unsure of their rights in such an event. In New Jersey, you might be required to identify yourself to law enforcement in certain circumstances. In New Jersey, the law requires people to stop and provide their identification to law enforcement officials when […]
#police#demand#id#search#nj
·johnzarych.com·
What Should I Do if I Am Stopped and Questioned by the New Jersey Police?