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Family or property? Times when puppies proved they were more than just prized possessions

Celebrity pets have lifestyles that many humans could only dream of. You read that right: animals have lifestyles. Regardless, by law, pets are considered properties that have no rights even if their owners treat them more like family.

In a divorce case, pets like dogs and cats may even be used as a bargaining chip by one party against the other party, which would be difficult to do with one’s human children.

No joke: Stand up comics get sued for offensive material

Some of the most successful stand-up comics have a charismatic onstage persona, impeccable comic timing, and great material. In short, they’re excellent at delivering jokes. Any standup comic, however, will tell you that not all jokes will land. It’s great to be offensive yet funny, but being sued for jokes is a legal hassle to be avoided at all costs.

Times when love was in the air and so were lawsuits

It has been said that love is a many-splendored thing. One can take that to mean that love could mutate into several different forms: friendship, jealousy, divorce, or lawsuits. And we know it all too well.

Speaking of love, Valentine’s Day marks the beginning of a meaningful relationship for many couples.