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Looking At The Law: Picketing At The Funeral Of A Soldier

WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about a case of picketing at a funeral.

May 2, 2011

Braintree Woman Sues Barbara Walters For $250K

A Braintree woman has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against Barbara Walters over the television personality's best-selling memoir, "Audition."

Apr 30, 2011

Dad Challenges Mendon Upton School For Barring 6th Grader From Running

A local dad says that the Mendon-Upton school systems are barring his daughter from the middle school track team.

Apr 29, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Government's Eavesdropping Rights

WBZ's Neil Chayet says the fear of being listened to isn't enough.

Apr 29, 2011

Looking At The Law: The 11th Commandment

WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about posting The Ten Commandments in the courtroom.

Apr 28, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Burning Man Art Event

WBZ's Neil Chayet talks art and the Burning Man.

Apr 27, 2011

Looking At The Law: Dish Network And Sesame Street

WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about a case involving the Dish Network, Sesame Street, and free speech.

Apr 26, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Driving Lesson

WBZ's Neil Chayet says the instructor isn't responsible for the student's errors while driving lessons are in session.

Apr 25, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Chocolate Easter Bunny

WBZ's Neil Chayet says this case has everyone hopping mad.

Apr 22, 2011

Looking At The Law: You've Got The Wrong Man

WBZ's Neil Chayet has a case of mistaken identity.

Apr 21, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Psychic Lawsuit

WBZ's Neil Chayet says he didn't see this one coming.

Apr 20, 2011

Looking At The Law: Burning Down The House

WBZ's Neil Chayet has a case of arson, fire insurance, and emotional distress.

Apr 19, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Festival Of Passover

WBZ's Neil Chayet asks "who owns the plate?"

Apr 18, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Doctor Is In...Court

WBZ's Neil Chayet says watch out....you could get slapped by the Anti-SLAPP law.

Apr 15, 2011

Harvard University Officer Alleges Racial Discrimination In Lawsuit

A Harvard University police officer is suing over alleged racial discrimination. He says in 30 years, nine officers have been promoted to sergeant and none of the promoted officers were minorities.

Apr 14, 2011

Looking At The Law: Is Flipping The Bird An Expression Of Free Speech?

WBZ's Neil Chayet ponders whether flipping the bird is an expression of free speech or not.

Apr 14, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Mean Bank

WBZ's Neil Chayet says in this case it's all about principles.

Apr 13, 2011

Looking At The Law: The Hot Dog Toss

WBZ's Neil Chayet says hot dogs are really meant to be eaten, not tossed.

Apr 12, 2011

Looking At The Law: A Stitch In Time

WBZ's Neil Chayet says this case had him in stitches.

Apr 11, 2011

Looking At The Law: Party Houses And The Bright Orange Sticker

WBZ's Neil Chayet says watch out for those bright orange stickers!

Apr 8, 2011

Looking At The Law: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

WBZ's Neil Chayet says "Willy The Wizard" holds no magic in court.

Apr 7, 2011

Looking At The Law: A Rock In A Hard Place

WBZ's Neil Chayet digs his claws into a case of rock lobsters.

Apr 6, 2011

Taylor Meyer's Family Settles Party Death Lawsuit

The family of a high school senior from Plainville who drowned in 2008 after wandering away from an outdoor underage drinking party has settled a wrongful death lawsuit.