- U.K.: Whole Earth 3 Nut Butter recalled for not displaying a “contains nuts” warning on the jar [Katie Morley, Telegraph]
- “Community College Reportedly Bans Pro-Second-Amendment Banner with Picture of Rifles” [Eugene Volokh]
- More on the dubious “hate crimes have surged” narrative, from Will Reilly of Kentucky State, who has a new book out [Nolan Finley, Detroit News, earlier]
- In Lamps Plus v. Varela, Supreme Court rules courts should not read class arbitration mechanisms into arbitration agreements that do not explicitly provide for them [Morrison & Foerster; Joshua Dunlap, Pierce Atwood/JD Supra; Charlotte Garden, SCOTUSBlog] More: Federalist Society teleforum with Prof. Henry Allen Blair:
- “Judge tosses law firm’s suit seeking $9.75 million bonus fee in Chicago divorce case” [ABA Journal]
- Hot courtrooms and immigration judges: “A 10°F degree increase in case-day temperature reduces decisions favorable to the applicant by 6.55 percent. This is despite judgments being made indoors, ‘protected’ by climate control.” [Anthony Heyes and Soodeh Saberian via Tyler Cowen]
Posts Tagged ‘wacky warnings’
Heed the sign!
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By entering the premises, you have consented
Found this two years ago, near a college dining hall. from r/ScarySigns
Very comprehensive warning/disclaimer sign from the fascinating subreddit /r/ScarySigns, with the caption “Found this two years ago, near a college dining hall.”
Caution: do not swallow!
From @thrillscience on Twitter:
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— (((Thrill Science))) (@ThrillScience) March 27, 2018
Depth six inches, no diving
From @alligerkman on Twitter:
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— Alli Gerkman (@AlliGerkman) June 5, 2016
“Not to Be Used as a Battle Device”
Found on a Star Wars light saber toy, “For Accessory Use Only. Not to Be Used as a Battle Device,” and more finalists from the latest Wacky Warning Labels contest. [Bob Dorigo Jones, John Stossel]
“Dropping pine cones, proceed at your own risk”
Warning: “Tropical painkiller is the name of a cocktail…”
“…it should not be used as a pain reliever.” [Bill Childs]
@overlawyered RT @billchilds: Noted! pic.twitter.com/4FgaLOiA6c
— Bill Childs (@billchilds) December 25, 2015
“The most warningful time of the year”
“Beware: sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions,” Christmas trees “not for human consumption,” and more holiday warnings. [Bob Dorigo Jones]
“Silence feature… will not extinguish a fire”
Bob Dorigo Jones has announced the finalists in the 18th and latest of his series of annual Wacky Warning contests, which document such phenomena as a “Harmful if Swallowed” warning on a hook-laden brass fishing lure. This year’s entries range from the depressing (at a bowling alley: “Bowl at your own risk. Risk of bodily injury is associated with this game.”) to the bizarre (on a small ceiling-mounted smoke alarm: “Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem. It will not extinguish a fire.”) John Stossel’s studio audience will pick the winner on Friday, July 24. More: Washington Times, and our wacky warnings tag which includes earlier coverage of the series.