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Looking At The Law with Neil Chayet

Tommy Hilfiger Watches WBZ's Neil Chayet says Tommy Hilfiger doesn't make watches! The Mortgage Mess WBZ's Neil Chayet says lawyers are being foreclosed upon. Sexual Harassment WBZ's Neil Chayet looks at sexual harassment vs. freedom of speech. Pipe Dreams WBZ's Neil Chayet talks drain pipes. Dialing for Deportation WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about a call-in registration for immigrants. Suing Your Minister WBZ's Neil Chayet prays this isn't so. Excercising to the Max WBZ's Neil Chayet weighs both sides of this case. Alcoholics Anonymous WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at anonymity. Seized and Sold WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at this odd case. Your Child's Lawyer WBZ's Neil Chayet ponders the question, "Should children have their own lawyers?" Rent-a-Tool WBZ's Neil Chayet carries his own tools in this case. Pest Control WBZ's Neil Chayet says this case is for the birds! The Polls WBZ's Neil Chayet casts his vote on this case. NFL: Not For Losers WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about a case against some NFL production. Halloween Pumpkins WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about the hazards of pumpkin shopping. A Sign of the Times WBZ's Neil Chayet defines the law of signature. Deep in Debt WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about bankruptsy and borrowing money. One Tough Bird WBZ's Neil Chayet has the story of chicken farmers. Omega, Oh My! WBZ's Neil Chayet takes his time with this case against Costco. Cruisin' for Privacy WBZ's Neil Chayet finds out whether you have a right to privacy in your cruise ship cabin. Voting Rights WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at voting laws. Where Have All the Prisoners Gone? WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at the GPS bracelet. Counterfeit Items WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at a case against EBay. Your Pension WBZ's Neil Chayet talks about splitting the check. Brevity is the Soul of Wit WBZ's Neil Chayet questions whether a plaintiff's complaint can be too long... Workman's Comp WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at workman's comp after suicide. The Pledge of Allegiance WBZ's Neil Chayet has news about this pledge. Good As Gold WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at payment in gold. The New World WBZ's Neil Chayet takes case with habeas corpus. The NFL WBZ's Neil Chayet takes his hat off to head wear. Fertility Drugs WBZ's Neil Chayet builds a case for the plaintiff. Going Wireless WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at a religious practice. Eye for an Eye WBZ's Neil Chayet examines the bible. Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson's Lawsuit WBZ's Neil Chayet takes a look at this case against Cheney and Rove.

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