In this new series we are going to investigate some current (and still in force) laws that seem either quite outdated or downright silly in the current era. To do this, we will use our legislative research skills. First, we will trace back the law and see if we find any clear sense of legislative intent. Then we will note up the statute to see if any case law can shed some light onto why it might still be in force.
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New Year, New Law? Not Always
With a new year comes new legislation, and a common assumption: if a law is repealed, it’s gone for good. However, that is not always the case. Despite the finality implied by the word, repeal often produces unexpectedly nuanced legal effects.
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