
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Liable v. Guilty
One of the most common errors I see on bar exam essays is confusing liable and guilty . These terms (as well as liability and guilt )...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Fear, Intimidation, and Apprehension in Tort Assault
As the Halloween chills set in, let’s clear up some confusion about assault in tort law. While the holiday is all about fear and...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Same Name, Different Game: Terms That Share a Word but Mean Something Very Different
Peloton’s All for One Music Festival concluded on Monday. It's an annual event where fitness meets music, bringing together a wide range...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 28, 20243 min read
I Can’t Let September Go By Without a Nod to Earth, Wind & Fire
I know, I know—September 21 has come and gone, and I should have posted this blog on that iconic date. But I just couldn’t let the month...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 22, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Slipping and Falling into Fall
As we welcome the first day of fall, it’s the perfect time to talk about something you might literally fall into—both in real life and...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Friday the 13th and Legal Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions
It's Friday, September 13, 2024. Friday the 13th has long been a symbol of superstition and fear, a day when many believe bad luck runs...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Quick Tip: Football Season, Consent, and the Law
As the Cincinnati Bengals take on the New England Patriots in their season opener this Sunday, it only seems fitting to visit a landmark...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 23, 202410 min read
Learning from The Beatles (Part 10 - Songs 91 to 100)
In my ongoing series, I continue to explore how Beatles songs can illustrate key legal concepts. We've already seen how “ Help! ”...

Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 7, 20241 min read
What Shark Week Can Teach Bar Exam Takers
Shark Week is an annual, week-long TV programming block on the Discovery Channel, which features shark-based content, such as...


Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Quick Tip: Quick Trips and No-So-Quick Trips
When studying for the bar exam or diving into employment law, one key concept you'll encounter is vicarious liability. This legal...