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Too Clever By Half: Why Public Nuisance is Again at the Heart of a Public Health Debate

JonathanTurley

Public nuisance was originally addressed in England by criminal laws against such offenses as obstructing “the King’s highways.” Yet the torts system has an elaborate and well-functioning system of product liability. The concept of nuisance is appealing when dealing with unpopular products that cause social harm. In State v.

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Texas Man Invokes “Stand Your Ground” Law After Being Charged For Shooting Man In Parked Car

JonathanTurley

Dghoughi came to this country from Morocco and obtained a master’s degree in financial analysis from Rhode Island’s Johnson & Wales University. What is notable is that Turner is relying on the SYG law rather than the Castle Doctrine. Dghoughi’s family can also sue in torts. Raymond , 23 Colo.

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