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'Monopoly' Fanatics Have a Monopoly on Weirdness

By David MoyeFeb 28th 2011 – 10:05AM
Sidney Mobell

Sidney Mobell

Almost everyone has played Monopoly, but for some people it's a way of life. In fact, some people have gone so far as to have their backs tattooed with a complete Monopoly board, while others have decorated their bathrooms in a Monopoly scheme. Filmmaker Kevin Tostado isn't that obsessed, but he still dreams of being a...

Lawyer for Caylee Anthony's Grandparents Quits

By Lisa FlamAug 16th 2010 – 11:10AM
TODAYSHOW.com

TODAYSHOW.com

(Aug. 16) -- The lawyer for slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony's grandparents has resigned, saying false statements have been made about him in a defense motion. Brad Conway announced his withdrawal from the case today, saying he can no longer represent Cindy and George Anthony. Their daughter, Casey Anthony, is accused...

As Tour de France Nears Finish, Lance Armstrong Hires Criminal Defense Lawyer

By David KnowlesJul 22nd 2010 – 2:20PM

(July 22) -- Out of the running to win the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong is looking ahead to other battles. Back in the United States, Armstrong faces a federal investigation into doping allegations made by Floyd Landis, Armstrong's former teammate on the U.S. Postal Service team. On Thursday it was reported by the...

The Dugout: Clemens on Trial

By B. Thompson StroudJan 4th 2008 – 12:50AM

I don't understand the Fanhouse feedback, sometimes. Some unsatisfied customers of our high-price service have called us a "humor blog," suggesting that they "don't get it" and that they could better obtain a type of currency called "lulz" elsewhere. This could not be further from the truth. We are not a humor blog. These...

The Dugout: Bonds On Trial

By B. Thompson StroudNov 19th 2007 – 2:54AM

When Barry Bonds hit his record breaking home run, we wrote a sentimental piece in tribute. If we're still writing in the hopefully distant future when Bonds dies, I'm sure we'll give him another.For now, let us kick Bonds while he's down for being such a jerk. Wistful sentiment has nothing to do with Barry Bonds. The...

Background on lawyer

A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political and social authority, and deliver justice.

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