When people discuss elder abuse in California, it’s all too common to imagine a dark, shabby nursing homes with inexperienced, underpaid staff and residents who have been shuttered away by relatives who don’t want to spend money on quality care. But it’s important to recognize that elder abuse can happen outside of retirement homes and […]
Would Agent Nadeem’s Testimony be Admissible in Netflix’s Daredevil?
We’re all mourning the loss of more than half of Netflix’s fantastic Marvel series, especially one that is a favorite of many defense lawyers, Daredevil. We’ve actually written quite a lot about these shows, including two articles on Luke Cage, two more on Jessica Jones, and two articles on Daredevil, including one about Frank Castle […]
Did Shades Get Shafted by His Immunity Deal in Luke Cage?
Fans of Luke Cage are still reeling from the show’s cancellation in mid-October. In honor of Harlem’s hero, we’d like to take a look at the show -specifically the fate of one of Cage’s many enemies, Hernan “Shades” Alvarez from the perspective of an actual lawyer. Be warned, the bulk of this post is focused […]
Hulk Vs. Banner: Is Bruce Banner Legally Responsible What The Hulk Does?
Bruce Banner is a particularly interesting character from a legal perspective as he suffers from temporary insanity that he can make efforts to prevent by controlling his anger. So could he be held responsible for any crimes he performed as The Hulk? There are some fascinating challenges involved in considering the guilt of The Hulk […]
Matt Murdock as a Lawyer? The Many Legal Questions in Daredevil
It’s a rare day when comic book fans and other geeks can’t stop talking about a lawyer, but Matt Murdock isn’t just any attorney -he’s also the one-and-only vigilante of Hell’s Kitchen known as Daredevil. But is it realistic for Daredevil to spend his days as Matt Murdock the lawyer? Being a Superhero is Not […]
The Downside to Wolverine Claws From a Legal Perspective
Wolverine’s claws are admittedly cool-looking, but they also offer some serious draw backs. Aside from the pain associated with the claws pushing through his skin every time they come out, they present a number of legal issues as well. For example, Logan could be accused of carrying a concealed weapon and if he ever uses […]
