wacky warnings – Overlawyered

May 1 roundup

Walter Olson — Wed, 01 May 2019 09:58:48 +0000

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]

Tags: arbitration, divorce, feeing frenzy, guns, hate crimes, judges, wacky warnings

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Heed the sign!

Walter Olson — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 10:02:16 +0000

Via TortsProf. You do follow Overlawyered on Twitter and Facebook, don’t you? You can also follow my personal Twitter and professional Facebook if you like, which have mostly different content.

Tags: Facebook, Twitter, wacky warnings

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By entering the premises, you have consented

Walter Olson — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:05:00 +0000

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.”

Tags: shrinkwrap/EULAs, wacky warnings

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Caution: do not swallow!

Walter Olson — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 18:19:04 +0000

From @thrillscience on Twitter:

You can’t be too careful! @overlawyered pic.twitter.com/5jufzFlasr

— (((Thrill Science))) (@ThrillScience) March 27, 2018

Tags: humor, wacky warnings

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Depth six inches, no diving

Walter Olson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:31:18 +0000

From @alligerkman on Twitter:

#overlawyered pic.twitter.com/GK96qDsAlG

— Alli Gerkman (@AlliGerkman) June 5, 2016

Tags: pools, wacky warnings

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“Not to Be Used as a Battle Device”

Walter Olson — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:22:33 +0000

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]

Tags: John Stossel, wacky warnings

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“Dropping pine cones, proceed at your own risk”

Walter Olson — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:26:05 +0000

I'd really like to know which attorney decided that this sign was necessary #overlawyered

A photo posted by Amelia Boone (@arboone11) on Jun 9, 2016 at 6:40pm PDT

From Instagram user arboone11.

Tags: trees, wacky warnings

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Warning: “Tropical painkiller is the name of a cocktail…”

Walter Olson — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:07:38 +0000

“…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

Tags: alcohol, wacky warnings

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“The most warningful time of the year”

Walter Olson — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 21:15:06 +0000

“Beware: sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions,” Christmas trees “not for human consumption,” and more holiday warnings. [Bob Dorigo Jones]

Tags: Christmas and other holidays, wacky warnings

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“Silence feature… will not extinguish a fire”

Walter Olson — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:13:34 +0000

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.

Tags: wacky warnings

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