Todd H. Lebowitz

2 months ago | openlegalblogarchive.org | Todd H. Lebowitz

I ran a search for songs about Washington DC. I didn’t recognize any that popped up, but there is one that caught my eye — and ear. “Washington DC Hospital Center Blues” is a 1966 release by blues guitarist Skip James. You can check it out here. Although it may seem like nothing newsworthy is happening in DC lately (tee hee hee, bahahahaha), there is a DC Court of Appeals case worth watching.

Sep 5, 2024 | lexology.com | Todd H. Lebowitz

Contingent Workforce Newsletter Series - August 2024The laws and tests related to independent contractors and joint employment are constantly changing. It’s hard to keep track, let alone stay compliant! In each edition of this newsletter, we’ll pick a new topic that’s undergoing change and let you know where things stand. This week we examine the NLRB’s new joint employer rule. NLRB's New Joint Employer Rule: What’s the Status? What rule are we addressing today?

Apr 22, 2024 | lexblog.com | Todd H. Lebowitz

A Brazilian woman brought her Uncle Paolo to a bank branch so he could sign a loan document for her. Uncle Paolo was in a wheelchair and couldn’t seem to grip a pen, despite the woman’s best efforts to get him to cooperate. But Uncle Paolo had good reason not to grip the pen and sign. You see, Uncle Paolo was dead. The woman brought the deceased to the bank in a wheelchair, thinking that — well, I don’t know she was thinking. The bank called the police, and the woman was arrested.

Apr 8, 2024 | lexblog.com | Todd H. Lebowitz

I’m taking today off for the eclipse. The Federal Trade Commission never takes the day off. More on that below. But first, some fun facts, courtesy of exploratorium.edu. -> In Vietnam, legend has it that a giant frog swallows the Sun. Its master, the lord of Hahn, then convinces the frog to spit it out. -> In Javanese mythology, the god of darkness, Batara Kala, swallows the Sun. Javanese villagers try to make Batara Kala release the Sun by offering sacrifices and beating drums.

Mar 18, 2024 | lexblog.com | Todd H. Lebowitz

According to this NBC News story, the New Orleans police department headquarters is in such bad condition that not only are there rats everywhere, but the rats are eating the marijuana from the police evidence lockers. “They’re all high,” the police superintendent testified in a recent hearing. (Skip to 1:45 of the video.